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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1955
Page
2
Mrs Rayburn Sudderth was named honoree for a satin pink baby shower tea in Leonard. Mrs Daugherty led host committee with Mrs F Druary and others assisting in trustee duties. Guests included the honoree’s mother Mrs Burieson and sister Mrs Lasiter. table decor featured pink and white organdy, a stork centerpiece, pink satin ribbons, and crystal candles.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Johnson and daughter Sara from McAlester Oklahoma visit Irving with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor and family. They travel to Dallas to see the Johnsons and Marvin Walkers and the Far Fichs. They also call on 85 year old Mrs Laura Walker who has been bedfast. The Taylors and daughter return to McAlester Sunday afternoon.
The Owens Chapel annual homecoming is set for Sunday June 26 with a full day program. All interested in cemetery upkeep and former residents and friends are invited. A basket lunch will be served at noon followed by afternoon singing.
John A. Wood of Bonham has enrolled for the first term at Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches according to the Office of College Information. A total of 1393 students enrolled, up 31.6 percent from 1058 in 1954. Second term registration begins July 12.
L. D. Martin of the Youngblood Monument Co. attended a Dallas meeting Tuesday with Mrs. Martin joining him for a dinner that night. Also listed are vacations and moves of several local residents including the Coonrods in Nashville and Vernon, and neighbors Higgins Ward and Ward families with new homes and extended visits.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shastid on June 21 1955 at 8 30 p m in M A Hospital Bonham weighing 10 pounds Grandparents are Clyde Shastid Evelyn Redman and Gladys Redman paternal line maternal line noted.
Mrs. R W Rogers hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church in Dodd City on Monday. prayer opened by Mrs B T Doty, business led by Mrs J L Self, and the theme World Fellowship shared by Mrs L A Jaynes. eight members and three young guests attended.
Four girls from the Pioneers of the First Presbyterian Church will travel to Camp Gilmont near Gilmer on Thursday. Elaine Crider Judy Tucker Louise Schiebel and Janet Jolson will attend. Mrs. Howard Crider with Doris and Mrs. Fred Johnson will accompany them. Sharon Tucker, now returning from camp, will come home with them.
Harry Schriever, in business here for five years, will leave Thursday to join Super Market Inc in Galveston, his former home. Mrs Schriever and daughter Sue plan to follow in July to reunite there.
The Veterans Land Board reported 900 veterans are delinquent in payments among about 16,000 participants. The three member board said at a regular meeting it is conducting a thorough study of delinquencies through its appraisers.
The Assembly of God church finishes its two week Vacation Bible School with a Friday sack lunch dinner and ice cream at the city park. An evening commencement program at the church will showcase articles made by the students and an average attendance of 55 boys and girls over the period.
Mineola residents defeated a petition to disincorporate the city by 573 to 94, ending a dispute over tax equalization and a parkway for a main street. The vote preserves the current city administration and boundaries.
Mrs Laena Williamson has accepted the position as secretary of the First Methodist Church. She previously held office roles in several years and most recently worked with Bonham Jewelry.
The office of Earl Turner county veterans service officer is closed until July 4 while Mr Turner is on vacation. The office is located in the jail building.
A group from the Methodist church, described as intermediates, left today for Bridgeport to attend a camp.
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