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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

4

First Baptist WMU Circle Meetings Report Community Missions

The Womens Missionary Union at First Baptist held circle meetings. Circle 1 visited County Home with devotional, songs, and a color film on Arizona. refreshments were served. Circle 2 met at Mrs Raymond Conine’s home then visited Hill Rest home with scriptures and a story. fruit juices were shared. Circle 3 met at Mrs Will Baugh’s for a community missions program with devotional and prayers. business adjourned with refreshments.

Womans Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Circle No 1 J. ©. Fender Marion Gouge Arizona Claude English Circle No 2 Raymond Conine Hill Rest J L. Dulaney Bill Sanderson J T Carter Circle No. 3 Will Baugh J M Grimes A A Beasley H. E. McKelva

Edhube Baptists Run Vacation Bible School Program

Edhube Baptist church held a vacation Bible school with an average daily attendance of 61. Rev J F Fender served as principal. A Friday night program entertained parents and friends, and offerings were collected for missionary Rev Ruben J Franks. Helpers included Mrs Bud Renshaw, Mrs James McBroom, Mrs E Jennings, Mrs Doug Jones, Mrs J W Barker, Miss Margw Durham, and Mrs Paul Bearden. Refreshment committee members are listed with several local names. Carolyn Renshaw played piano and Mrs Willie Smith kept minutes. Mr and Mrs J W Stevens returned to Bremer ton Washington after visiting Clara Stevens and George Stevens.

Edhube Spl Edhube Baptist Church J. F. Fender Ruben J. Franks Wehoo Bud Renshaw James McBroom E Jennings Doug Jones J. W. Barker Margw Durham Paul Bearden Earnest Edwards Arlan Purdy John Beneseh Emmett Jones John Gleason Myrtle Mi Broom Jewes Johnson Carolyn Renshaw Willie Smith

Mrs J M Bennethy Hosts WMU Circle Meeting

The Annie Armstrong circle of the WMU at Seventh and Main Baptist Church met Monday with host Mrs J M Bennethy and presiding chair Mrs J W Ia Moore. Speakers covered Sunbeams GA work Young Women's Auxiliary and campus youth activities while Mrs Bennethy noted other church youth efforts. Devo roman prayers followed and refreshments concluded.

The Baptist Church Annie Armstrong WMU Seventh and Main Baptist Church J. M Bennethy J W Ia Moore H H Lave Maggie Ross George Brent Homer Bell Bennethy Moore Brent

Couples Class Picnic Supper at Lake Texoma

Mr and Mrs Aral Darling hosted a buffet picnic supper Monday night at their cabin on Lake Texoma for members of the First Christian Church Couples class. Attendees included Rev Ben Hearn and Mrs Hearn, Claude Leatherwood, Neel Davis, Bob Barrow, Bill Locke, Aral Darling, and others. Neel Davis was elected president, Bill Locke vice president, and Aral Darling secretary and treasurer.

Aral Darling Lake Texoma First Christian Church Ben Hearn Hearn Claude Leatherwood Neel Davis Bob Barrow Pill Locke Wallace Alexander Ottis Cleves Bill Locke

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents

June birthday greetings posted for Mrs J M Knight Mrs Reland Burns Betty Lee Hussey Mike Johnson and Gerald Money. Mr and Mrs Jarret hosted recent house guests including Mr and Mrs W H Blanton and children from Sherman and Mr and Mrs Joe Oakley and son from Littlefield. The Rev Jack McNabb visited his parents in town.

J . M. Knight Reland Burns Betty Lee Hussey Mike Johnson Gerald Money L. Jarrel W H. Blanton Sherman Joe Oakley Littlefield Betty Kewell Batley J C Knight Denison

Game Night at Banham Golf Club Event

A community game night is scheduled for Thursday evening at 30 pm at the Banham Golf Club. Residents are invited to join for casual play and socializing.

Banham Golf Club

Local families return from visits narrow in Texas towns

Mr and Mrs Bob Harris and son Bobby visited relatives in Burs kett last week. Felix Evans of Dallas stayed with his brother Julius Evans and Mrs Evans today. A Shipman returned to Grand Prairie after visiting his mother Mrs P Shipman and brother C P Shipman. The Rev and Mrs JD Freeman and family returned to Floresville after visiting Bailey relatives. They attended the wedding of Miss Shirley Gatlin and Billy Crabb in Bailey Saturday night. Bill Lynn of Wichita Kansas returned home after visiting Gladys Redman of Ector and relatives in Bonham. L W White returned to Mineola after visits to his parents E W White of Ector. L N Maples and family hosted their son L E Maples, and Chaplain and Mrs A W Robertson of Chicago. Carolyn and Ruth Campbell visit in Manhattan Kansas with their brother Warrant Officer Billy Joe Campbell and Mrs Campbell, joining him for a two week vacation Sunday.

J W Stevens Bremerton, Wash Clara Stevens George Stevens Bob Harris Bobby Burskett Bob A Shipman Grand Prairie P. Shipman C P. Shipman JD Freeman Floresville Bailey Shirley Gatlin Billy Crabl Bill Lynn Wichita, Kans Gladys Redman Ecto Bonham Lynn Clarice Shastid L. W White Mineola E W. White Ector Carolyn Campbell Ruth Campbell Manhattan Kans Billy Joe Campbell Mrs Campbell Kansas Louisians W M Geunter Sandra Laurmer Dallas Qui Grove Lake Providence

Boyd Baptist Vacation Bible School Enrolls 78 Pupils

Vacation Bible school at Boyd Baptist church reports an enrollment of 78 pupils as of Monday. Mrs William Marshall notes the turnout exceeded expectations. Classes run mornings this week 8 to 11 with separate nursery and older youth groups. Each day includes devotional scripture songs and Bible stories. Commencement is set for 7 PM Friday.

Boyd Baptist Church William Marshall

Woman’s Missionary Union Holds Fountain of Youth Meet

Mrs Montgomery led a Royal Service program Monday night with Cleo Morrison circle of WMU at Seventh and Main Baptist Church. Mrs Wayman Stokes and Mrs D J Mauldin attended. Mra J R Jaynes gave the devotional. Mrs Claude Frailicks presided. eight members and four guests were served refreshments.

Eula Montgomery Cleo Morrison WMU Seventh and Main Baptist Church Wayman Stokes D. J Mauldin J Bo Fairrchild

Four in Family Undergo Surgery in Ivanhoe

Four school age children of Mr and Mrs E P Hensley Route 1 Ivanhoe entered Medical and Surgical hospital on Tuesday and underwent tonsillectomies They are Barbara 8 Betty Joyce 10 Kenneth 12 and Marie 15 The children occupy the same room and family reports indicate they are doing as well as could be expected.

E. P Hensley Route 1 Ivanhoe Barbara Betty Joyce Kenneth Marie

WSCS Members Hold Services At First Methodist Church Circle Meetings

Women's Society of Christian Service circles at the First Methodist church held initial meetings for the new year with luncheons, devotionals, and pledge services. Circle No 1, Circle No 2, Circle No 3, and the Labelle Kantz circle reported attendance, readings from John 316, and pledges for foreign and home missions, plus guest speakers and refreshment service.

Tiedge Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church New Church Dave McNabb Circle No 1 Risinger Hall Earl M Jones Jones W P. Duckett T. S. Huffstutler H. W Stevens

WMU Circle Meets With Mrs Denton in Royal Service Program

Members of the Lottie Moon circle of the WMU at Seventh and Main Baptist church met with Mrs Tom Denton for a Royal Service program. G C Phillipgy led The Fountain of Youth, with James Cameron and Tom Sbenton speaking on Royal Ambassadors and the Young Women's Auxiliary. The devotional was by Mrs John Van Kirk. The WMU president spoke on Christ's Call to Youth and announced the YWA's 5th anniversary. Cookies and cold drinks followed.

Lottie Moon Womans Missionary Union of the Seventh and Main Baptist Church Tom Denton G C Phillipgy James Cameron Tom Sbenton WMU John van Kirk YWA Denton

Auxiliary Hears Guest Speakers

Two Bonham National Guard members Lt Robert Jones from Ladonia and Pfc Ray D Trent of Ivanhoe spoke to the auxiliary Monday night at Mrs Kenneth Hall’s home. Mrs Eldon Frair chaired in place of the president. Plans were made for the next meeting July 1 at Mrs John Sindary’s home. A refreshments plate was served to members and guests.

Bonham National Guard Auxiliary Kenneth Hall Robert Jones Ladonia Pfe Ray D Trent Ivanhoe Eldon Frair Emry Towery John Sindary

Hodges Makes Wayland Spring Honor Roll

John Hodges son of Mrs John Hodges of Ravenna is named on Wayland Baptist college spring honor roll. He is among 25 students with 240 or above average and is a junior at Wayland College. W O Cline and family also appear in the report with hospital and travel notes.

John Hodges Ravenna Wayland Baptist College Plainview Hodges Wayland College

Large Benton reunion draws relatives from four states

Descendants of Tom and Bertha Benton gathered at Memorial Park Madill Oklahoma for their annual reunion More than 758 relatives registered by noon with attendees from 12 Oklahoma towns nine Texas towns and others from California and New Mexico The event featured prayers by Rev A E Maneck and group photos by Loree Ravens Epp Benton Ardmore was the oldest attendee planning a next reunion in Oklahoma next June with attendees including Mack Benton Bonham and E C Parker Sr Bethany

Tom Bertha Eavens Benton Memorial Park Madill Ola Lake Texoma Oklahoma Texas California New Mexico A. E Manec Dallan Loree Ravens Artesia Epp) Benton Ardmore Okla Mack Benton Bonham

Two 4 H Members Leave for Trinidad

Two Fannin county 4 H members depart this morning for Trinidad to attend a four day electric school sponsored by Texas Power and Light Co. County Agent Gene Graves accompanies them and will present a course on small appliances and help plan a night party. Participants include Keith Gudgel and Thomas Johnson, traveling from Allen's Point and Ector respectively.

Fannin County Trinidad Texas Power and Light Co Gene Graves Graves Keith Gudgel Allen's Point Thomas and Johnson Ector Tpal Tp&i

Ivanhoe Friendship Club Hosts Social at Ridings Home

Members gathered at Mr. Carl Ridings to discuss plans for their annual event to be scheduled later. A gainers game, favors from the hostess, aprons, and refreshments were shared as Mrs Ridings hosted guests including Mrs Maung Jaggers and Mrs Rowane.

Ivanhoe Friendship Club Carl Ridings Manung Jaggers Arthur Sharp

Navy to seek courts martial for four sailors at brig

Jacksonville Ma The Navy recommends general courts martial for four enlisted men accused of mistreating prisoners at the naval air station brig. Capt William S Parris announced the four Marines guarding the brig were ordered to stand special courts martial for alleged abuse and failure to report incidents. He said the decision now rests with Charleston and that it will take several days.

Jacksonville UPS Navy Naval Air Station William S. Parris Rth Naval Dstrict Charleston S C Harris Warrie Hhs John E Macanes Sr Redford Obto Ronald Blark Liberty Tex Pfa Emil Ro oCurny Prosnere Clkude FE Morgan Memphia Tenn Hargen

Pontiac Car Ad Promises Superior Performance and Trade-In Value

A vintage Pontiac advertisement touts high trade-in value and long standing performance advantages. It urges readers to test drive the car to experience its handling from city streets to highway and to consider Pontiac as a wiser, superior investment than smaller cars.

Pontiac Tulane

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First Baptist Wmu Bible School J.M. Bennethy Mrs. Jarretl Jack McNabb Chota Methodist Church MVM U Ctedkelvinator Blecte Raed Ae Bee N. Mein Wes Felix Evans Dalias Julius Evans Evans L. N Maples L .E. Maples Mr. Maples Mitchell, Ind A W Robertson Chicago, Sr Boyd Baptist Mrs. Montgomery WSCS A K Yates State Park Road B J Groans Yates Earl Gross Mra Hww Stevens H Box Labelle Kantz Ike Newby Hosteas Clyde Crittenden T WL HuffstuQler W P Duckett H W W. O. Cline Mrs G (Eunter Buya Berval Norge Benton 4-H Mrs Donald Dee Glyn Opelousas la Glya Sincr Ahe NEA Telephoto Court Martel Roy Evans Lubbock Kelley Evanas Mra Kelley Bumy Cousfort Xystan America Powes Amerkas
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