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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
8
The Cooper Circle drill team has accepted an invitation to perform at a Friday evening event at 8. By 1918 figures, 97,568 Americans were killed in World War I, with total casualties at 233,184.
The Lions Club gathers at noon in the Gem Cafe on Thursday. Friday marks one hundred years of Masonry celebration at Lake Fannin with other events at the Bonhi gym.
A string of visitors and residents travelings fills Bonham asMiss Wynell Roemmele of Paris, a Baylor graduate, visits friends Tuesday. Bob Bailew, son of Rev. Marvin Bailew, arrives from Cincinnati to spend weeks with his father. Miss Effie McDonald returns home to Princeton Ind. after visiting Mrs. Laura McGill. Chaley Evans of Paris visits aunt Mrs. L. A. Follis in Bonham. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Campbell of Denison and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Campbell of Wichita Falls visit Bonham Tuesday. Gertrude M. Arbogast of San Diego, J. R. Prince of San Antonio, and June Lawrence of Antlers Okla. visit Mrs. Geo. Smitty at 310 W Sth. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Martin leave for San Antonio for a Texas Chiropractic college homecoming. Mrs. A. Jackson of Gainesville and J. H. Huffman of Palacios visit sister Mrs. W. A. Roberts and family. H. Grady May Jr. and Carl Beaver leave for San Diego to enroll at naval training base. Beaver proceeds to China while May stays for radio school.
Mrs E C Parker, Mrs Bert Finnell and Mrs Edwin Miller hosted a housewarming shower at the Ector gym Tuesday at 8 for Mr and Mrs John Smith who recently moved into their new home. Miss Jean Parker and Miss Na omi Fleming served at punch and guest book while Miss Lorene Downs and Mrs Kermit Malone led an engaging program. Guests included Kay Loon ey Flora Davis and Datha Herd among others who performed on piano accordion and vocal pieces before the group toured the Smith residence.
An Anniversary Tuesday marked Judge C. L. Couch and Mrs. Couch with white attire and lunch with the judge. Red Cross activities in the county were highlighted by Mrs. Charlie McCleary who leads garment production for war refugees. A local hunter brought in an odd long-snouted insect for display, alongside tarantulas and other curios. Community happenings include weather talk, threshing time, blooming cotton, protective jetties discussion, and various residents seen about town.
Junior and intermediate departments of the First Baptist Church will travel to the Baptist Encampment at Woodlake Thursday. The group will gather at the church and depart at 7:55 o'clock Thursday morning.
Longview June 26 local Chambers of Commerce in 35 East Texas cities with National Guard units asked area employers to release guardsmen for three weeks starting August 3 with full pay and job security on return. Major General Claude V. Birkhead and TW. G. led the appeal. window cards will be sold at cost. Cities listed include Athens Dallas Houston Tyler Waco Bastrop and others.
Frank Crow Jr recounts a strange scene with roses at City Hall as Dr. Donald invites residents to join a fly and mosquito campaign. After an 18 mile horse gallop, the Gas office gang laughs at a beer joke while mumps rumors buzz but prove unfounded.
Long Branch Club celebrates its anniversary with an upcoming party on Tuesday night July 2 at Mrs. J. W. Walker's home after a recent meeting hosted by Mrs. C. E. Green. Eight members and three visitors attended the latest session. prizes were awarded in games. The next regular meeting is set for July 8 with Mrs. Jim Amlin.
Tusko the elephant died seven years ago without heirs but left a bank account of 7913 dollars. Park authorities say the money will be used for the benefit of other animals at the zoo.
Moscow reports that Russia has extended the work day from six to eight hours and the work week from six to seven days to make the nation stronger in response to world conditions. Anivree Peeve filed the dispatch from Moscow on June 26.
A special program featuring vocal numbers and readings will be presented for the Intermediate Department of the First Baptist Sunday school Sunday morning. Mrs. Clarence Newell will give a reading Changing Chains to Crowns. A quartette of Mrs Lipscomb Miss Hatley Carl Hicksang and Hollis Vinson will sing with Wayburn Jeter as pianist. Miss Mary Helen Sellers will give a reading and Jack Morgan will tell about his recent trip to Carlsbad Caverns.
Detroit police spent nearly an hour attempting to remove four prisoners from a facility labeled Jall rather than secure them inside. The incident highlighted procedural confusion and delays amid ongoing operations.
A detainee forced entry by breaking the lock on their cell door at police headquarters, prompting officers to remove the door by its hinges to regain access.
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