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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
5
A New York doctor reportedly endorses a regimen of Carter's Pills with a week long easing schedule and then none, claiming the pills unblocks the digestive tract and then the body resumes normal action. The ad asserts no habit is formed, urging eight glasses of water and regularity.
Dallas resident Mrs Park Ramey and son visit her parents in Bonham. Guests include Mr and Mrs Blakely of Alvarado and Willard James of Richardson. The party also hosted Susie Beaver and others from Houston Norman Oklahoma and Phoenix while many travelers returned home after visits.
Mrs Massey entertains the Woodman Circle at St WOW Hall then wheels to her Ely home for ice cream, cakes, and a fellowship hour. Guests include numerous named locals, with Martha Fuller celebrating a birthday and gifts sent by several neighbors.
The text describes a lively joyful person with love for art drama and poetry likely to lead intellectual circles. It notes talent in languages and diplomacy, a preference for travel and moving with family, and strong household skills. It cautions against being overly idealistic in romance.
Mr and Mrs Henry Adams and family of Atlanta Georgia are guests in the home of his mother Mrs Adams. The note reflects a social visit described as impulsive in tone.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Newingham honored their son James Alton with a party on his sixth birthday Tuesday evening June 21 Several games were played and ice cream and birthday cake centered with white candles were served to Peggy Pinkston Arthur Pinkston Bobby Brown Kenneth Thomas Terry Lynch Donald Kirkpatrick Jack Hamilton Barbara Lou Ashlock Sharon Ashlock Ray Boyd Ashlock and Vivian Lou Newingham Many nice gifts were presented to the honoree.
Miss Phyllis Neal daughter of Mr and Mrs Browning Neal of Honey Grove and William Charles Tatum Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Charles Tatum of Paris were married at the First Baptist Church in Honey Grove. The ceremony was conducted by Rev T J Watts with decor of gladioli magnolia and ferns. The bride wore white organdy with lace inset and a lace Juliet cap veil. A gardenia bouquet rested on a white prayer hook. Reception followed on the Neal home lawn. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to Galveston then residence in Green Bay Wisconsin. Mrs Tatum will teach art in Rockwall and Mr Tatum will play professional football with the Green Bay Packers.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church met on the church lawn for a regular meeting and picnic. Miss Sue Coppedge gave the devotional and Miss Mannah Johnson led the program. Twenty two members attended and guests included Mrs John W Morphis Mrs Enn Southerland and Ellen Louis Heck. The next meeting will be held at the church lawn with Miss Mennah Johnson as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Prejean of Bonham announce the birth of twins Tuesday evening at Allen Memorial Hospital. One baby weighed 4 pounds 0 ounces and the other 4 pounds 9 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wofford Prejean of Supreme, La, and the maternal grandfather is F Williams of Sophia.
Local notice reports Martha Fuller honored at a picnic supper with Misses Mary Walker and Helen Jone attending. Event took place at Bonham State Park with a complete supper and social gathering.
A dubious weight loss recipe promises quick pounds shed at home using a mysterious concentrate and grape jam. Testimonial notes focus on rapid bloat loss and renewed vitality, with a claimed 10 pounds in 10 days from a San Antonio reader.
Fannin County advertises a public bid to purchase one used Caterpillar maintainer. Sealed bids must arrive in the County Judge's office by 10:00 A.M. Wednesday June 29. The Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Farris Pirtle County Auditor.
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