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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
2
The Danner Community invites everyone to Ow ens Chapel for an all day homecoming on June 27. A morning program followed by a basket lunch and afternoon singing are scheduled. The event includes a cemetery gathering for those interested in maintaining the graveyard and reconnecting with friends.
An upbeat salesman promotes a 1951 Chevrolet 2 door sedan with low mileage and one owner. The ad touts features like seat covers, radio heater, power glide, and a guaranteed OK condition with easy terms and values across several green two-tone cars.
A Parker family reunion gathered at State Park with many relatives from Sherman and Minneapolis attendance noted. Names including Mr and Mrs Holland, Mr and Mrs Turner, and Mr Frank Hane appeared among the speakers and contributors to the event.
The Windom Methodist Church will host a revival starting Monday night June 9 and continue through the week. Reverend Spi Fley Stone Pacoeer of the First Methodist will lead each evening at 7 p.m. as the community is invited to attend.
A social evening honored Mrs JW Cunninghm, Mrs Ridley, and Mr Ridley with gifts and floral decor in pink and blue. Guests from Gadgen South Carolina attended as plans for their home were discussed. A Pancrewid cake was served and several gifts were given without all attendees present.
About 200 members of Adat and Adult 2 from Seventh and Main Baptist Church gathered at Bonham State Park's north picnic area Thursday evening for a chicken barbecue. The event featured plentiful barbequed chicken with trimmings, singing, and games led by Mrs Cavin Nee. Adult 1 and Adult 2 departments followed with a membership and attendance contest won by Adult 2.
The Inquirer's Class begins this Sunday at 7 90 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church immediately after Evensong. All are invited to join the informal "Bull Session" on questions like what is heaven what is hell what is prayer and how to pray. The class is open to all and free of obligations.
A new Suffragan assistant bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas will be consecrated Tuesday June 29 at St Matthew's Cathedral. Ten bishops will participate along with priests seminarists and laity from across the diocese and neighboring provinces. The ceremony will be broadcast on KKJD radio at 9:45 pm and televised on KRLD TV Channel 4 at 6 1u pm.
Rev Harry W Schweinburg missionary to Colombia will headline a Sunday School gathering at Calvary Baptist Church Bonham part of the Fannin Association. Harold Johnson notes Schweinburg opened Southern Baptist Mission work in Colombia thirteen years ago and will also speak at Leonard and at Seventh & Main in Bonham on Sunday June 27 spreading a message to both young and old audiences.
Hollywood June 25 Marilyn Monroe denies rumors she is pregnant after a collapse at a movie studio. She remains confined at home and says a doctor diagnosed nerves and overwork. The actress has previously denied other pregnancy rumors linked to ex baseball star Joe DiMaggio.
Rhode Island historians claim Newport as the nation’s first resort town noting a 1/25 Caribbean planter arrival for summer. The Very Rev J J M Harte is the bishop-elect and will reside in Dallas for the consecration.
Mrs W Green returns home to Old Ocean Texas as Miss Carleton Green visits grandparents. John Ho Miller and family host relatives from San Antonio. Joan Miller arrives from Camp Nowt to attend a wedding. Guests include J J Cantrell and Melanie of Milwaukee and Una Ciudady family. A wedding at Calvary Baptist Church tonight features Venta Gatha and Robert Talley.
Obituary notices announce the passing of Mrs W T Sparks and Mrs Fred Young and Mrs Wo W Alder of Winters. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wise Funeral Home for a Sunday service in Bonham. Additional notes describe Miss Rubs Puckworth of Dallas returning from Carlsbad and a trip to Lake Charles and Beaumont, with visits to Dallas and New York City.
Mrs. Anna J Garner 76 died June 29 and will lie in state before funeral Sunday. She lived with her daughter in Winters Texas the past six years and was born January 13 1878 in Farmersville. Survived by five sons Guy B Garner Houston JO W Garner Tulsa D M Garner Kermit Major George E Garner Japan and John H Garner Washington DC.
The state motto of Texas is Friendship and the name Texas comes from a Spanish pronunciation of a Caddo word meaning friends.
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