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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
8
26 English girls daughters of Rotarians visiting Cleveland praise American makeup in high schools swing music and department stores. Bunty Benton of Yorksire says American schools pair boys and girls, enjoys swing music and finds American cars faster and superior to English models.
The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco records its first pair of buffalo twins weighing about 60 pounds together and measuring about a yard in length and two feet in height.
A guide to making light fluffy souffles as a main or dessert using cheese or seafood. Featured recipes include Cheese Tomato Souffle with butter flour tomato soup cheese eggs and seasonings and Lobster Souffle with lobster meat milk crackers butter paprika and egg whites baked until puffed and golden.
A vintage luncheon spread features Cream of Green Pea Soup and Shrimn and Pineapple Salad. Stuffed Celery Saltines and Tiny Sandwiches accompany a Mocha Souffle with Marshmallow Sauce and Coffee.
A garbled excerpt outlines making souffles by preparing a sauce with beaten yolks, refrigerating the base, and folding stiff egg whites into the mixture just before baking. The text notes the first part can be prepared hours ahead and kept cool, then baked in greased molds.
Randolph L B Robinson of Valley Creek was celebrated with a birthday and Fathers Day dinner at home Sunday. The event drew family members including Marshall Robinson Leonard Vetal Smith Ralph Stevens Loyd Blevens I B Robinson and Mary Robinson among others. Mrs Olan Willis and Mrs Orval Jeffenats traveled visiting relatives, while newcomers and local families attended a shower for Thomas Massey and Mrs Massey.
Mr and Mrs A7 Chaney and son Frank Bostic and children Paul Ray and Imogene picnicked at Lake Tannin Sunday. Mrs J D Tarpley and Famine Tarpley visited Mrs D Ward of Batley. Several families visited Mrs J Whitt and others, celebrating Mrs Browns birthday.
Mise Amarillo presents Mr and Mrs Tarnest Wise welcoming a new son. Mr and Mrs Gib Birmingham of Dallas spent last week with her parents the W L Wise. Mrs J B Huepark and sons Eupene and Billy Wade visited Greenville friends. True Smith’s three sons visit Mr and Mrs Elbert Erith at Oakland this week.
Odessa resident Mir Whisenhunt seeks a birthday rain and gets a historic downpour as West Texas endures one of the largest rains on record. Whisenhunt, caretaker of the courthouse lawn, is celebrated for giving away hundreds of flowers and mowing the grounds for years. Born in 1663 in Fann County, he has witnessed Texas grow and shares a heartfelt birthday note amid community rainfall legends.
Overviews a claimed poultry health guidance from Jeter's Drug Store. Advises using Olive Star sulphurous water or feed to protect chickens and turkeys from intestinal germs worms and parasites while promoting growth and egg production at low cost with a money back satisfaction promise.
A vintage guide to bright citrus salads and luncheon dishes. It shows grapefruit based creations with shrimp, dates, cream cheese, and garnishes like berries and lettuce. Recipes include Grapefruit and Date Cheese Salad, Grapefruit Perfection with gelatin, and Baltimore Salad with avocado and citrus petals.
The Bonham Chamber of Commerce touts local and regional growth opportunities for Larham and Fannin County. Roger W Babson cites Texas first in nation growth and notes many new factories in the South, urging readers to watch for Sandy as the area expands with affordable labor and materials.
Bonham, county seat of Fannin County, markets a growing economy with newsprint industry, Bonham Cotton Mills, Kraft-Phenix Wikham Cheese Plant, and Southwest Pump Company. The area boasts electric power, natural gas, artesian water, low taxes, and extensive recreation lakes and game lands. Population around 7,009 in Bonham. county population 41,163.
The Board of Equalization chaired by Mayor Joe Mradlicke met with taxpayers to hear protests on notices. Members Ode Roberts John F Arledge Jr and Ce Stewart reviewed tax sheets with City Clerk Walter Boyd and proposed tax reductions during the July 7 deadline.
A brief letter notes Denison dam ambitions and praises Fannin County for potential leadership in Texas. It mentions Roger W. Babeau and a stated nurse service role by Ma Finnees Shields, titled Mying Nurse rather than Registered Nurse, as a home service nurse covering a broad area.
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