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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1957

Page

7

Lois Jean Erwin to Wed Jack Grant

The Erwin family of Ladonia announces the engagement of Lois Jean Erwin to Jack Grant son of Mr and Mrs W C Grant. The wedding is planned for 5 28 at First Baptist Church with Rev G B Bailey officiating. Lois Jean, a Ladonia High School and East Texas Baptist College alumna, has taught English at Ozona High School. Grant, a Ladonia High School graduate, serves in Greenville after military service.

Ladonia Spl Albert Erwin Lois Jean Jack Grant W C. Grant First Baptist Church G B Bailey Miss Erwin Ladonia High School Fast Texas Bate College Ozona Grant Greenville

Gober FHA Elects New President

Gober High School sophomore Daniels placed fourth among 15 contestants in the district Future Homemakers of America Sweetheart contest held at East Texas State College Commerce. Daniels was elected FHA chapter president at a recent Gober meeting. Sponsors and visiting collectors are noted in the report.

Gober Caro

Attendance Sets High Mark Across 22 Area Churches

A total of 2,791 people attended services in 22 area schools Sunday, the highest since fall. Churches listed include First Baptist 367, First Methodist 325, Seventh and Main Baptist 260, Northside Church of Christ 129, Central Baptist 99, Calvary Baptist 10, and others with counts ranging from 2 to 166.

Assembly of God Bailey Baptist Boyd Baptist Bonham Baptist Calvary Baptist Clark Memorial Methodist Central Baptist Congregational Methodist Church of God Church of the Nazarene Christian Mission Church of Christ Northside Southside Edhubre Baptist Church First Baptist First Christian Week First Methodist First Presbyterian Russell Heights Church of Christ Randolph Baptist Trinity Baptist

Bonham Pastor Wins District Christian Churches Post

The Rev Ben Hearn, minister of First Christian Church, was elected president of District 17, Christian Churches, at the Greenville convention. Presiding officers included the Rev Wm P Hardegree of Commerce and G C Hodge of Bentram. Attendees included Mr and Mrs QO M Weaver Jr, Mr and Mrs Bill Hogue, and others at Central and Crestview churches.

Ben Hearn First Christan Church Christian Churches Greenville Wm. P. Hardegree Commerce C Hodge of Bentram Central Christian Church New Crestview Christian Church Mr Hearn G € Hodge QO M Weaver Bill Hogue Robert Arledge Winnie Money Gerald Money Ken Britt

Methodist Pastors Meet for Annual Conference Reports

About 30 pastors from the Paris district of the Methodist church gathered at the First Methodist church on Monday to file their annual conference reports. District Superintendent Rev G Henry Mood of Paris led the proceedings with Dutch Fielder of Farmersville serving as conference treasurer.

Paris Methodist Churches Methodist G. Henry Mood Dutch Fielder Farmersville

Ann Ladner Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Ann Ladner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlan Ladner of 1012 Park Ave returned to her parents home Monday morning after hospitalization in Sherman. Mrs Ladner said Ann’s condition was unproved but she could have no company. She was suffering from nephritis.

Ann Ladner Harlan Ladner Park Ave Sherman

The Speaker's Agent A Book On Sam Rayburn

Bonham Texas hosts a new book release about Sam Rayburn emphasizing his farm life and leadership. The Rayburn Foundation offers copies at $2 with Saunders Bookstore in Bonham taking orders.

Rayburn Foundation Bonham, Texas Bonham Call Saunders

Visits by Richardson residents to relatives noted

Mrs Joan Ferrel and daughter Shelley from Richardson visit Mrs Ferrell's parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Buron in California Ferrell an engineer at Chance Vaught aircraft in Dallas is on a company business trip. Mrs HOT Richards in Dallas visiting her daughter. Mrs Charles Watson recovering from surgery. Mrs Mack Glover returned to Bogota after visiting Mrs Neal Blankenship. Mr and Mrs F F Watson and daughter Barbara returned to Houston after visiting Mrs IDP Shipman and Mrs H R Shipman. Thelma Iabus returned to Wichita Falls after visiting her mother Mrs Pete Henderson. S $3 E F Rogers and parents Mr and Mrs EF VV Rogers left for San Francisco to meet Mr E Rogers arriving from Japan. Karen Butler a student at East Texas State College Commerce spent weekend with her parents. Lt Col H Maples and two children Patty and Mike visiting parents Mr and Mrs Doc Leatherwood and Mr and Mrs DLN Maples. Maples and family had been in the Philippines two years with US Army. Gomer N White and sons of Grand Prairie were Sunday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs BE W White of Ector.

Joan Ferrel Shelley Richardson Ferrell Herbert Buron Chance-Vaught Aircraft Dallas California Rogers VV Rogers San Francisco Cal Mr. E . Rogers Japan Karen Butler East Texas State College Commerce Ld) Butler H . Maples Patty Mike Doc Leatherwood DLN Maples Co Maples Philippines US Army

Hospital Notes From Allen Memorial and Nearby Hospitals

Hospital notes list admitted and discharged patients across Bonham Honey Grove Ravenna Trenton and nearby towns. Names include Kathy Applegate J J Souders James Orndorff Roe McBroom Jr Jemma Lou Dollar and others with routes and towns noted. A Jefferson visit by Mr and Mrs Alvres Jones and family is described along with a prompt to try a classified ad.

James Orndorff Bonham R E_ Snow Johnny Humphrey Trenton J. W Moncrief Ravenna Roe McBroom, Jr D A Campbell Medial and Surgical Hospital ES Spangler Jemma Lou Dollar Hendnx Okla Joe Edwards Bonham Roy McBroom Jim Ferguson Ivanhoe W M Windle Ronald Payne Honey Grove Eddie Thompson Edgar Nash Wesley E. Robinson Wolfe City Ed Couzens W R Corzine Fred McSpadden George Webb C Dedrick W. R Thurman

Presbyterians Plan Series of Minor Prophets Meetings

The Women of the Church of the Presbyterian church sponsor a three evening series on the Minor Prophets Amos Hosea and Micah led by Rev Harry L. Johnson at 730 pm Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Open to church members and others. A covered dish supper at 7 pm Wednesday in Fellowship Hall accompanies Christian Family Life Week. Church families urged to participate.

Church of the Presbyterian Church Harry L. Johnson Amos Hose Micah Fellowship Hall

Calendar of Church and Community Meetings Week of May

A garbled weekly events list shows church services prayer groups and scout meetings from May 6 to May 11. Entries include General meetings at Chrighar church, Presbyterian committees with Ussery and James C, Baptist and Cub Scout activities, and a DAR gathering with Mrs Coch dat.

Willie L Troutt Completes Army Medical Course at Fort Sam

1st Lt Withern Troutt son of Mr and Mrs WA lL Troutt of Honey Grove Texas completed a 12 week course at the Army Medical Service School Fort Sam Houston on April 26. He received tactical administrative and professional instruction for company grade officers and is assigned as a transportation officer in Headquarters Company 117th Armored Medical Battalion New Boston. He is a 1954 graduate of East Texas State College.

Fort Sam Houston Tex AHTNC National Guard Withern Troutt WA Ll Troutt Main Honey Grove Army Medical Service School Troutt 117Th Armored Medical Battalion New Boston East Texas State College

Robert Hayes Named President of Ladonta Lions Club

Robert Hayes has been elected president of the Ladonta Lions Club for the ensuing year. Other officers include John Burleson Jack Deatherage and the Rev G B Bailey as vice-presidents, James Edwards secretary treasurer T A Young Lion Jamer and Don R Holder tail twister. Directors are Dr G A Marcom Sam Bryant Ivan Fry and HI B Johnson. The club will meet May 14 in the school cafeteria with the PTA serving the meal.

Ladonta Robert Hayes Ladonta Lions Club John Burleson Jack Deatherage G B Bailey James Edwards T A Young Lion Jamer Don R Holder G A Marcom Sam Bryant Ivan Fry HI B Johnson PTA

Controversy and disasters across nations reported

United Press dispatches from Washington Amman San Francisco Atlanta Dudley England describe hydrogen bomb test contamination, Jordan governance tensions, a priest released from Chinese prisons, a family swept by a flood, and a ghostly house appeal to Queen Elizabeth. The report mixes political, religious, disaster, and supernatural notes.

Extortion Suspect Held After Kerr Son Case

Dewry Ross, a suspect linked to an extortion attempt on the son of Senator Robert S Kerr of Oklahoma, appeared in Oklahoma County jail after arraignment. He admitted trying to extort $4000 and claimed the plan failed, stating the target could have paid if told how to deliver the money.

Kerr Dewry Ross Muarchager Okla Texas State Prison Huntsville Robert S Kerr Oklahoma Ross Uo Os HA Leatherman Robert 8S Kerr, Jr Guy Kerr

Stevenson Renews Demand to End Hydrogen Bomb Tests

Stevenson calls for the United States to take moral action to end all hydrogen bomb tests now. He says the tests amount to contamination without representation and criticizes Democratic leaders for appeasement in foreign policy during a period of political meetings and arrests.

Stevenson Washington United States

Moon Never Lies and the Semitmete Mystery

A fragmented report cites Smith Kontan Tneatituaition and Sem Hole Tnedians amid a cryptic wash GQ Neminede narrative. The source mentions a prophet and CenSary Maw reference, asking who the os entity was and why it returned to won herby.

Parpeeys Invite Guests at Sunday House Gathering

Mrs Parpeey and spouses hosted a Sunday house gathering at the Tarpley residence. Attending were Mrs Minnie Moore of Pasadena California, and Mrs Curur Glangow of Arlington along with Mrs Carrie Moglish of Bailey.

Bailey T Spic Suuaday Mro Mra Bag Tarpley Minnie Moore Pasadena Cant Curur Glangow Arlington Carrie Moglish Bailey

Weekend Highway Accidents Claim 15 Lives

Weekend crashes across Tejas highways left fifteen dead and many injured. Victims include Mon teen Filmon 400 Fort Steafer Rennie Thompson Norman Wayne Vogel James Judwani Freeman Turson Attz Ken neth Weaver Jasper Paw and Ros alty with several others hospitalized. Police report multiple wrecks from Mona hane north of Temple to Shreveport area.

Tejas Axtreeta Luseen Noath Mona Hane Monteen Filmon Fort Steafer Rennie Thompson Norman Wayne Vogel Falla Tex James Judwani Freeman Turson Attz Kenneth Lee Weaver Tex Jasper Paw Rosalty

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Lois Jean Erwin Gober Fha Vic Morrow Wiliam P Simpson Kensington W. B la Nicea Sam Rayburn Hot Richards Charles Watson Watson Mack Glover Bogota Neal Blankenship F F Watson Barbara Houston Idp Shipman H R. Shipman Thelma Iabus Wichita Falls Pete Henderson Gomer N White Grand Praine BE W White Ector Bobby Cummings Ronald Shockley Sam Rosenborough Bonhamites Jefferson Alvres Jones J. Christian Jr Garland N. Mein Presbyterians Johnson Glover Celender Seve Chrighar Church Presbyterian Cte Charles Ussery James C Hook Rm Xa Spm Church Tre Casanet Raley Sunbeams CsAc Afotaa Nh Baptist Gamalfa Ringer Hall Mathadstchuren JR Bovans Methodist Church Chandos Thompson Garden Tub Man Baptist Church Story League Brothard Roy To ‘Y Bagtet Dar Willie L. Troutt Lions United Press E Stevenson Amman Jordan Hussein Refuust Selec Fulgence Gross Atlanta W E Tyndale Dudley England Ted Westwood Fazabeth Bettngy Viende Nevegd Oklahoma City Kontan Hole Rihcanes Mye Mrs. Parpeeys Bs United Preas Wi'tinany Poetine Shreveport Mae Mugg Air Barkadale Foresbane Masetail Temple of Renandes Mdina Ptacans Nooth Mascoter van Thorn Amd Joe B. McKenzie Dienas Dairy Queen Hefors Eula Moss Mgr L. Rainey Hickory Texaa Jimmy McGrayer Fount Turver Russell and Vestu Young Ihne Iamerican Uume Claude Jarar Bevansere Oegm Fugres Wearlees Fee Jones Heavy Lovelace Smokey Dream Hipston ON Stour Stauffer Lorie Atauffer Home State of Texas Texas Modern Finance, Inc Elmer Harrell Mar First National Bank Panhandle Gas Stone's Pho Highway Underpess Ture Bonham State
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