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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

3

Step Out To Bridge Party At Golf Club

Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson hosted twenty couples for a bridge party Friday evening at the Golf Club. The hall glowed with gladioli roses and zinnias. Refreshments were buffet style. Prizes went to Mrs A B Kennedy for ladies high score Mayor Joe B Hrdlicka for men’s high score and Mrs Andrew Anderson for bingo.

Mrs Fred Johnson Fred Johnsons Bridge Frizes A B. Kennedy Joe B. Hrdlicka Andrew Anderson

Yarbrough Attends National Home Economics Meeting

Miss Oleta Yarbrough Fannin County home demonstration agent returned Friday from San Antonio where she attended the 22nd annual American Home Economics Association meeting. She joined pre convention sessions in Corpus Christi and heard lectures on nutrition and family relations, with 1750 attendees. She presided at a tea for East Texas State Teachers College alumni and students in the Old Mansion of the Spanish Governor.

Oleta Yarbrough Fannin County San Antonio American Home Economics Association Yarbrough Corpus Christi Reuben Brigham United States Extension Service District of Columbia East Texas State Teachers College

Telephone Club Cake Walk Aids A and M Short Course

Ferne Gregston reports the Telephone 4-H Club hosted a cake walk at the school Wednesday night June 21 to raise funds for delegates to the A and M Short Course in July. Delegates were not elected. Music by Gene Felts Vernon Byron and Calvin Feltz. Tickets five cents each sold by Mary Ann Runyan Evelyn Smith Mary Henry DeWoody and Ferne Gregston. Nearly all club members attended and visitors filled the house for a pleasant event.

Gene Felts Vernon Byron Calvin Feltz Mary Ann Runyan Evelyn Smith Mary Henry DeWoody Ferne Gregston

Ladonia Homecoming Draws Local Guests

Bonham residents listed as attending Ladonia homecoming include Deets Boroughs Philip Wises Lee Morrows J P Jeters WB Reid Bartleys Sam Neilson Mrs Will Harkins the Tom Terrys and many others from the county. Ladonia expects the largest crowd in years with a basket lunch and morning program. An automobile engineer foresees 150 mph cars in a decade but calls for safer highways and wiser driving.

Bon- Ham Ladonia Deets Philip Wises Lee Morrows J. P. Jeters W. EB. Reid Bartleys Sam Neilson Will Harkins Tom Terrys

Church of Christ invites you to study and worship

The Church of Christ announces 9 45 Bible study for all ages with competent teachers and a growing Bible school. Sunday 11 o clock sermon asks What More Do You Than Others Matt 5 47 and communion after preaching. Evening subject Jesus Has Abolished Death II Tim 1 10. Ladies Bible class Tuesday 4 pm and Wednesday night classes led by J Porter Wilhite.

Matt Jesus J. Porter. Wilhite

Church Services and Meetings Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 10 50 a m B T U at 7 p m evangelistic service at 8 p m followed by a fellowship hour for young people. W M A meets Monday at 4 p m topic Evangelism and Youth Echoes From Ridgecrest. A hospital shower is remembered at this meeting Sunday School workers conference Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.

Ridgecrest

Sunday School and Worship Service Announced

Sunday school meets at 10 o clock in the church auditorium with a theme Our Missionary Obligation. Scriptures include Pauls letters to Philemon Titus Timothy and Corinthians. The 11 o clock morning service features a sermon on Passionate Prayer. All are invited to attend both sessions.

Paul Philemon Titus Timothy Corinthians

Finding God In Any Season at Summer Church Program

A local church outlines its full time summer program with services and activities. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 10:50 a.m. Subject Finding God In Any Season. Christian Endeavor groups 7:15 p.m. Evening service 8:00 p.m. Subject A Retreat with God. Women's Council meets Monday at 4 p.m. Minister W O Harmon invites all, with additional details listing James Carmichael as superintendent and J G Varner as pastor.

Christian Endeavor James Carmichael

Parish Notices from Norman Parish Rector

The notice lists church events for the Third Sunday after Trinity. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Evening service with Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m. Guild meets Monday at 3:00 p.m. with Mrs Louise Moris. Rector Norman R Alter directs the activities.

Trinity Sunday School Holy Com Munion Guild Louise Moris

Sunday Christian church notices and circles schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Clyde Monds superintendent service at 11 00 a m on Christian qualifications and 8 00 p m service The Evangelist Church Young people at 7 00 p m Missionary society circles meet at specified homes Circle one Mr Walter Long West Tenth Street Circle Two Mrs John Anderson 1409 North Fin Circle Three suspended for summer Circle Four Mrs W F Reid 309 West Eighth Street Monday 3 00 p m Monday 4 00 p m appreciation note to Rev W O Harmon and First Christian church for cooperation during revival

Clyde Monds The Evangelist Church Misionary Society Circles Circle One Walter Long West Tenth Street Circle Two John Anderson North Fim Circle Three Circle Four W. FE. Reid Wet Eighth Street W O. Harmon First Christian Church

Modernizing Tarzan Jungle With New Studio Details

Metro director Richard Thorpe discusses making Tarzan finds a son with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. He explains balancing plausibility and fantasy in jungle action and modern touches such as clay pots, bamboo toys, and a treetop apartment while keeping audiences from laughing at key moments.

Richard Thorpe Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan Edgar Rice Burroughs Thorpe Tarzan Jungle Horpe Tarzan, Jr Civilization

Open Door Revival at Calvary Baptist Church

Hugh E. Anderson delivers sermon at 11 am titled The Open Door while B T Tom presents The Second Coming of Christ closing revival. Rev Hulon Coffman to speak tomorrow in a gospel sermon. Sunday school aims 225 attendees. WMA prayer meeting Tuesday 1 pm. C P Sansom is pastor.

B. TU Tom Christ Hulon Coffman Ipm C. P. Sansom

Woman Claims England's Oldest Hen as Pet

Mrs Elizabeth Rumble of Kidmore End near Reading says her hen is about 17 years old and is treated as a pet. The fowl roams the house and garden, sharing a bowl and meals with a spaniel and three kittens.

Reading England Elizabeth Rumble Kidmore End

Rochester freshman offered six scholarships totaling 9200

Rochester University enrolled a freshman with scholarships to spare. Richrad P. Smith of Plainfield New Jersey was offered six college scholarships with a total value of 9200.

Rochester, N. Y Upb-Rochester University Richrad P. Smith Plainfield N. J

Weather balloons start daily reports July first

The Weather Bureau will save money by using balloon attached radios to gather temperature humidity and pressure data instead of daily airplane observer flights. Balloons rise to altitude then burst and the radio unit parachutes down for recovery or is retrieved by officials. Grover Bergdoll, back in the United States serving a five year federal prison term, asserts his love for the country after years of exile in Germany and the troubles linked to his past actions.

Weather Bureau Aireanel United States Uncle Sam Grover Bergdoll Germany

Season of industrious housewives echoes through fall farming

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a season aimed at hardworking households with hints of domestic labor, self sufficiency, and community routines. The text references household tasks, skills, and perhaps seasonal preparations reflected in local routines.

Two Hostesses For Informal Party At Golf Club

Mrs. Edgar Womack and Mrs. Claude Mast host an informal party from six to eight this evening at the Golf Club. Several out of town guests are expected, drawing a large share of the city’s social elite to the event.

Edgar Womack Claude Mast Golf Club

Social whirls and weekend visits in Bonham area

iS Wheppesboro and Whitesboro scenes feature Edwin Smith family with Basil and Harold Simmons in a local play. Visitors include Mrs Ray Tittsworth returning to Leonard, P E Finley at home from East Texas State Teachers College, and multiple sets of relatives en route to New York World’s Fair. Local hosts host Durant Oklahoma guests and Bonham residents welcome Rev Lowe, W G Sturges, and Newman Smith among others. John Bevans of Denton visits Bonham relatives and friends.

Edwin Smith Mariah Johnson Frances Richards Whitesboro Ray Tittsworth Leonard Fred John P. E. Finley East Texas Colve Commerce W Ff Keeton Newman Smith Beaumont Tex New York City Smith Bonham Pauliine Keeton W. Sturgees Rev Oo LL. Lowe Bill Abbott Durant, Okla John Bevans Denton

Hospital News Ailing locals treated at Allen Memorial

Mrs C Moss of South Bonham and Ruby Wider receive care at Allen Memorial hospital. Mrs Ray Taylor is a patient there. Mrs A I Kincaid of Ladonia treated for a fractured arm and later sent home. Dr Clyde Nevill, sidelined by a fractured leg from a backing car, moved home today resting better.

C 1. Moss South Bonham Allen Memorial Hospital Ray Taylor Ruby Wider A I. Kincaid Route 1 Ladonia Allen Memoria Nospital Hospital Kincaid Clyde Nevill

Absent mindedness and oddities at the Square

The column jokes about forgetfulness across professions and sexes. It mentions Rev S R Smith forgetting a Baptist church notice, humorous anecdotes of preoccupied people, weight loss claims at Mr Homer Thompson's shop, and quirks about local folk including Mrs Dwight Hackley and Mrs Ed Weathersby. It also notes Rev Harry Wilbanks and a morning scavenger for stamps and rummage sale fascinations.

Avoirdupois Homer Thompson Dwight Hackley Ed Weathersby Mary Erelyn Jove Henry Mama Papa Bhick Mrs. Vouree Harry Wilbanks the Presbyterian Church

Tates Entertain 16 Couples With Party Friday Eve

Inclement weather moved a preplanned outing to the Tate home where Mrs Tate hosted a buffet supper for 16 couples at State Park. The informal gathering featured spring bouquets and games including Boor Kitty.

Tates J. O ‘Tate State Park Tate Boor Kitty

A Pension Pondering and a Yacht Dream

The speaker questions a $200 monthly pension and muses about $400 to buy yachts for all. He realizes universal sailing would undermine taxation and public support, concluding that hard work and sensible policies are needed.

Bam

Medical Dental Clinics to Tour Nova Scotia

Physicians dentists and nurses will tour the province with trailer laboratories to treat children unable to obtain regular dental and medical care. The roving clinics will stop two or three days in various outlying communities.

Halipax

Party Leaves For New York City On Monday Morning

Elizabeth and Mary Katherine Williams depart for New York City followed by visits to Richmond Willbury Jamestown Washington and Philadelphia en route The group will tour World’s Fair sites then Katherine returns home Elizabeth Williams stays in New York for Columbia University graduate studies Jessie Smith accompanies her to a New York University graduate school camp at Sebago Palisades Park Adirondack mountains and both will return home via Boston

Mises Elizabeth Mary Katrine Wiliamy Moi New York City Richmond Willbure Jamestown Washington Philadelphia Katherine Iabeth Williams New York Columbia University Misses Williams Jessie Smith Univesity Sebago Palisades Inter Park Adironday Mountains Miss Smith Camp Fire Executive Miss Williams Boston

More Sparbugs Hurt Than Boxers In Ring

Hartford actuaries report that more sparbugs suffer injuries on the dance floor than boxers in the ring. Last year an insurer paid claims on 4 596 accidents of this type with six jitterbugs collecting for dislocations sprains and broken legs.

Hartford, Conn Ucp

Ave on your oat bags at Gross Feed store

A brief notice notes Ave branding appearing on oat bags sold at Gross Feed store located at 362 610. The item highlights labeling and product packaging details without broader context.

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Telephone Club Church OF Christ First Baptist Presbyterian U.S. A Ferst Presbyterian J.G. Varner Pastor Trinity Episcopal Norman R Al‘ter Methodist Fair Treasure Bland June Lane Oakland Cal Hollywood Bonneys Hugh E. Anderson Calvary Baptist Dero Thomas Hen Holsehnold Paso Weather Lake Mr C J Vaught Edhube Aura Anderson Sydney Anderson Telephone Lake Pannin H. T Richards Mobart Powell and Sons Wichita Falls Fast Terras Shreveport George Flam Priday M A. Taylor Reagan Taylor M. A. Taylor Parent-Teacher Association Taylor National PTA Congres Hospital News S. R. Smith Baptist Church Cor Baton Axtar Leo the Lion Ess Shuler Bros. Marker Lowell White Kay Shuler Shuler Nova Scotia Bonham Bakery Borvham Bonhams
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