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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

4

Engagement announcement tea for Miss Mary McLain and William Harrison

Mrs ph Risser hosted a Wednesday tea in the Risser wing to announce the engagement of Miss Mary McLain granddaughter of Mrs Fd Steger to William Harrison of Electra. Guests wore spring colors amid rosy pink zinnias and clematis. the couple, UT students, planned further studies next fall.

Mary McLain Fd Steger William Harrison Electra Ph Risser Miss McLain Risser Risser Wing Eugene Risser, Jr Billy and Mary Mr. Harrison University of Texas Delta Delta Delta Harrison Phi Kappa Sigma Mary Bland Smith Mary Bland Smith Mary Alice Keeton Bess Saunders Donnelle Hood Eleanor Doss Elizabeth Toss Mary Katherine William Sue Spivy Nancy Steger Tid Lipscomb Martha Kennedy Jean Meade Bettyejane Smith Dottie Saunders Betsy Saunders Jeanne Marr Judy William Julian Evans Mary Evelyn Pritchett Jenni V. Abernathy Sarah Ellen Carmichael Barbara Ann Summer Catherine Alexander Virginia Rainey Mrs. McKee Orick

Informal party honors Brenham guest Mrs Mast

Mrs Claudia Mast of Brenham is honored as a house guest at an informal afternoon hosted by Mrs Herbert Buron and her sewing club. Twelve members attended as the golf club room bore summer flowers and a light refreshment course was served. A gift was presented to Mrs Mast.

Claude Mast Brenham Herbert Buron Mast Buron

Blue Birds Enjoy Outing at Bonham Park

The Blue Birds, junior unit of Camp Pire, held a picnic at Bonham State Park. They discussed summer plans and decided to decorate boxes for hospital wards. A radio broadcast was planned and timing set for every three. Chaperones Mrs. John Dickey and Mrs. Roy Gass accompanied the group.

Blue Birds Camp Pire Bonham State Park

Masonry Centenary Celebration at Lake Fannin

A hundred years of Masonry will be celebrated at Lake Fannin with ceremonies in the Bonhi gym and other activities scheduled across the day and tomorrow.

Lake Fannin

Household Shower Honors Miss Mary Bland Smith

A household shower for Miss Mary Bland Smith, bride-elect of Tom Graham, was hosted by Mrs. Herbert Buyon at the Bonham Golf Club. Guests enjoyed bouquets, a bright tea table, and arranged flowers as verses were read with each gift. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Claude Mast, Brenham, Mrs. Lawrence Rogers, Austin, Mrs. D. J. Evans, Houston, and Mrs. Will Evans, Sherman.

Mary Bland Smith Tom Graham Herbert Buyon Bonham Golf Club Betsy Buron Nancy Rogers

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets With Mrs O B Wolcott

Mrs O B Wolcott hosted the Wednesday afternoon bridge club at Mrs Andrew Andersons home. The Andersons decorated with summer flowers. High score for members went to Mrs M C Spivy and high for guests to Mrs Frank Doss. A salad course was served. Guests included Mrs Doss Mrs Joe B Hrdlicka and Mrs Lillian Meade Smith.

O. B. Wolcott Andrew Anderson Anderson M. C. Spivy Prank Doss Doss Joe B. Hrdlicka Lillian Meade Smith

Miss Birdie Lynch Weds Durwood Moore at Woodlake

Miss Birdie Lynch of Ector married Durwood Moore Thursday night at Woodlake in a Calvary Baptist ceremony officiated by Rev. C. P. Sansom. Daughter of M. L. Lynch Borham, Mrs. Moore is a Bonham high school graduate. Groom son of Luke Moore Ector, in the aviation corps at Brooks Field. The couple will depart July 7 for San Antonio to make their home, accompanied by Mr and Mrs. Ray Sloan.

Birdie Lynch Ector Durwood Moore Woodlake C. P. Sansom Calvary Baptist Church Moore M. L. Lynch Borham Bonham High School Luke Moore Aviation Corps Brooks Field San Antonio

Birth Announcement for Margaret Lydia Schumpert

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schumpert of Longview announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret Lydia, born this morning in Longview. The baby weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Marston. Southern white tail deer fawns weigh only three to four pounds at birth.

Jack Schumpert Longview Margaret Lydia Margaret Marston

Engagement announced at buffet supper

Mrs S W McClain entertained with a buffet supper at 614 North Chestnut in Bonham to announce the engagement of her daughter Doris to Harold Mayfield of Gatesville. Guests included relatives and friends from Commerce, Dallas, and other areas. the couple plans to wed July 21 at the First Baptist church.

Doris McClain S. W. McClain North Chestnut McClain John Rodgers Raymond Bates Honey Grove

Informal Tea At Cunningham Home For Bride Elect

An informal tea at Mrs. H. A. Cunningham’s West Seventh home honored bride elect Mary Bland Smith. Co hosted by Mrs. Dick Saunders the event featured zinnias and Fiesta dishes on a spacious porch with guests including Miss Smith and many local social figures.

Cunningham Home H. A. Cunningham West Mary Bland Smith Tom Graham Austin Dick Saunders Cunningham Cunningham Porch Miss Smith John Day Bradford Nunnelee Randell McMahon Nunnelee Smith Reid Spivy Linda Caldwell Virginia Cunningham Ben Kerr Wheeler Dallas Paul Wheeler St. Louis Reagan Taylor Longview Lynwood Massey Jack Richardson McKee Orick Alice Jones

Mrs Earl Turner Leads Missionary Meeting Program

Mrs Earl Turner led a program from the book Great Adventurers at the Clark Memorial Missionary Society meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the church. Participants included Mrs A H Logan Hazel Jones A L Dempsey Edith Brown and Brown gave highlights from the missionary bulletin. The meeting closed with prayer.

Earl Turner Clark Memorial Missionary Society A. H. Logan Hazel Jones A. L. Dempsey Edith Brown

ROUND eed THE Bee SQUARE By KATHERYN PATE

In a tour of R T Lipscomb we learned about the first Democratic primary on July 22 and viewed law books, briefs, and planning notes. The piece notes St Anthony's clinic opening in Honey Grove elevating local medical capacity with Dr Biven R Galbraith’s modern equipment. It also mentions the Daily Pioneer Study Club focusing on Americas travels next fall and president Mrs A S Ward. The column records light town chatter, coke offers from H B McAnally and Dale Wolford, plus locals seen about town and visiting Cincinnati.

R. T. Lipscomb St. Anthony’s Hospital Honey Grove Fannin County Texas Biven R. Galbraith North Texas Dailey Pioneer Study Club Americas Pioneer Study Club A.S. Ward H. B. McAnally RTS Dale Wolford

Far Cry From Early Guide Book To Texas Newest

In San Antonio a read poorly preserved text hints at a topic on Texas history and exploration. The fragment mentions age and European prospects, suggesting a published guide or reference work tied to local discovery.

Texas

Grayson Camp Open For Girls In July and August

Camp Grayson, run by Sherman Scout Council, opens July 26 for the first term ending August 2, with a second term August 2 to 9. Located 25 miles northwest of Sherman in Pottsboro, transportation is provided by guardians. Health certificates required. counselor-in-training course offered for high school sophomores. Applications via Camp Fire chairman in each town.

Amp Grayson Grayson Camp Fire Girls The Sherman Area Council Sherman Scout Council Sherman Pottsboro

Texas WPA projects recall Baedeker on travel safety

J Frank Davis, state supervisor of the Texas WPA Writers' Project, recalls a Baedeker claim that tourists need not carry firearms due to safety in America. He discusses challenges in preparing the Texas state guide due next month, noting European visitors were also advised to bring sewing items.

United States Baedeker America Europe J. Frank Davis Texas Wpa Writers’ Project Texas Maeneker

Bailey WMS and YWA Visit County Home Program

A welcoming visit by Bailey Baptist church women to the county home featured Mrs. Carter and inmates hosting songs readings and prayers. Mrs. Vaughn led a devotional from John, with contributions from Mrs. McMillen Jones Murphy Tarpley Higgins Jones Alman Murphy Ward and Miss Allman. Afterward cookies and religious reading material were shared.

WMS YWA Bailey Baptist Church T. D. Cole A. L. Vaughn Jim McMillen Lella Jones Homer Murphy Earl Tarpley C. Higgins Howard Jones Ruby Nell Alman Willie Catherine Murphy Delia Vern Ward Miss Allman

Charles R Jones Announces For Assessor-Collector

Charlie Jones asks friends across the county to support his candidacy for Assessor-Collector. He seeks help in the campaign and promises to return favors in the future. Pol Adv.

Charles R. Jones Charlie Jones

Sing Song Venture Of Lions Club At Thursday Meeting

A Thursday Lions Club noon meeting at Gem Cafe featured a sing song to ease into formal programs. Rev W O Harmon led the singing and eyed material for a Lions Club quartet. Hamp Harper and Howard Crider joined the program committee for the next meeting July 11, with July 4 cancelled. A district governor’s resolution condemned fifth column activities while affirming free speech, press and government. Charles Goin attended as a guest of Lee Morrow.

Lions Club Gem Cafe van B. Case Buster Cole W. O. Harmon Hamp Harper Howard Crider Charles Goin Lee Morrow

Windom High School Homecoming Program Announced

Complete program for the Windom High School second annual homecoming was released by Choice Moore, president. About 500 ex-students and teachers from across the state are expected, with Windom residents also anticipated to attend. The devotional opens at 9 A.M. with accompanist Mrs. Eula McCord.

Windom Choice Moore Moore

Invocation and Hymns at School Assembly Program

A school assembly featured prayers, songs, and greetings led by Reverend Joe Cruse and Mrs Led with accompanist Mrs Pula. Millie Maytubby directed the singing with Miss Loneta Luttrell offering reminiscences and a short business session followed by God Bless America and Auld Lang Syne.

Pula America America Greetings—Choice Moore Millie Maytubby

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Bonham Park John Dickey Roy Gass D. Moore Fast Texas State Teachers College Commerce Mayfield College Station J. A. Mayfield J. P. Mayfield Agnes Cornett Hoyt Owens All of Lois Newell Ruth Higdon Janie Bell Davis Frances Richards H. T. Richards, Jr Euel Horton Sam Cotton Washington, D. C Buster Ball Dorothy Roberts Mannah Johnson Missionary Meet Bonham Shoe Store South Side Square Bonham Katheryn Pate Wallace Alexander Lem Tittsworth Mineral Wells A. McDougal Doug Jones Novetta Delia Hetty Roberts Bob Ballew Cincinnati Lastex Hanes Bailey Wms Amedade Secans Bonham’s Buy’ Word Cecitu Bonham’'s Eula McCord Christan Frank Pa Rev Joe Cruse Doxology James Holn Mrs. Led
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