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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
13
Jack Saunders and John Bacon Saunders Barrow attend a conference with Chris at Camp Underwood, details of dates and agenda not specified.
Mrs. Elbert Nunnelly presented a program titled Planning The Outdoor Living Room for the Home Demonstration Club on Thursday. Mrs. Base Carter assisted, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. C Rowland Sr and Mrs Murray Milford. The next meeting is set for July 6 at 3 pm at the Dial School House.
Miss Edith Julian and Grady King were married in Leesburg Texas in a 10 a m Baptist Church ceremony with Mrs W L Dorries as matron of honor and James King as best man The bride is the Julian daughter and Grady King the King son They will reside in Henderson after a wedding trip Accompanying Mrs Dorries were her husband Bill Dorries and son David
Miss Dotty Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Drake of Trenton and Russell Lambert of Dallas were married at the bride’s parents home. The Rev Fred Thomas officiated in a small family ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Dallas where the groom is employed.
Mrs JE Robison was named president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Honey Grove meeting this week at the Legion hut. Officers named include Mrs Clarence Rey 1st vice president Mrs D Henderson 2nd vice president Mrs Henry Dickson recording secretary Mrs George Tuttrell corresponding secretary and treasurer Mrs Jack Sebastian chaplain Mrs G K Pladger historian Mrs Evelyn Carley sergeant at arms Mrs W B Rieves and Mrs George Luttrell The program for the evening was presented by Mrs Evelyn Carley and Mrs Jack Sebastian.
A local drug store advertises Black Hawk Ointment with a money back guarantee. Jar price is 60 cents for small and 1 dollar for larger sizes, aimed at treating eczema tetter ringworm athletes foot prickly heat poison oak and itching sores for children.
Born on Tuesday June 27 you have deep insight into people but a tendency to trust strangers. You defend your chosen ideals fiercely, may marry early, enjoy company, value ambition, and seek a large family while balancing temperamental mood swings.
Attending the Baptist Encampment at Camp Lebannon Cedar Hill Texas are Peggy and Patsy Gregory Joann Jaynes Shirley Britton Frances Covert Dan Kennedy Donald Ray Jaynes and Skippy Taylor Mr and Mrs Warris Myers and Mrs and Mrs R Ry Whitlock spent the weekend in Sulphur Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Elmo Reece and children Betsy and Michael Ms Lon Williams have returned from a vacation trip to points in New Mexico and West Texas Miss Julia Dean Cowart visiting relatives in Dallas Harry Ball visiting relatives in Tyler Mr and Mrs Robert Herring ton from Waterford California and Mr and Mrs Perry C Wheat from Modesto California visiting sister Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bethel Mrs Ray McKnight and son Ray Jr have returned to Corpus Christi after a week with Mrs BK McKnight and daughter Miss Helen McKnight Jack Saunders Jr with BS Television in New York City as Associate Director visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ick Saunders Mr Saunders to return to New York City Wednesday Mr and Mrs William Hutton of San Francisco and Mrs Amos La Fevers of Keotak Town visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Amin near Benham
Mr and Mrs M Swafford announce the arrival of a son Bibby Jr at Medical Surgical Hospital on Monday June 26 at 2 05 pm. The baby weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs KE Swafford of Bonham and Mr and Mrs KT Lane of Waco. The note also mentions the Grand Banks as the world’s largest offshore fishing grounds off Newfoundland.
First Methodist Women circles meet Monday afternoon at members’ homes. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs Wilshire with program by Mrs Eddie Hodge, 24 members served. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs Wade with study lesson and refreshments. Circle 3 hosted by Mrs Stanley Stevens with Ra Edwards leading and participants including Mrs Owens and Mrs Cox. Next meeting July 21 at Mrs Ray Edwards. cake and brick ice cream served. 17 members attend. In Northwest Georgia the S flag replaced after secession. Bond investment urged.
Radio lineup for a Wednesday features morning shows from Sign On at 8:00 to News at 10:30 and 12:00, with a mix of music programs such as Mountain Music and Bing Crosby Sings, plus talk and variety segments ending with Sign Off at 7:30.
Fort Sam Houston announced Texas civilians can request Army films from the Signal Officer Fourth Army. Churches schools and clubs statewide may borrow topics from horsemanship to atomic energy with no admission charge. El Paso requires Fort Bliss contact. A full list of 16 millimeter films and supporting strips is available.
Jackie Crawford funeral services were conducted at Leonard Church for Mr Frank Crawford, who passed away after a brief illness. The service drew mourners from the community as details of the departed’s life and family were shared.
The Rev Don Culberson Rev David Spradling and Rev Ray Murphy conducted services for a Leonard resident. Interment followed at Leonaid Cemetery directed by Wilson Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents two brothers James and Bill Crawford and his grandparents all of Leonard.
Leonard services were held Saturday at 3 pm in Leonard Methodist Church for William Ter ry Johnson 74 lifelong resident of Leonard. Rev Culberson Rev D A Ray and Rev Skelton conducted the rites. Burial followed at Leonard Cemetery with Wilson Funeral Home in charge. He was born June 22 1876 in Tennessee and moved to Leonard as a child. Survived by one brother A S Johnson Shawnee Oklahoma and thirty seven nieces and nephews.
Morohne ranchers sue the Dallas Electric Service Company in Dallas seeking payment for water rights on 26.09 tires of land. Testimony begins today in the suit filed to recover water rights and related payments.
An old advertisement features Ernest Jean Hopper, a Covington girl aged 10, claiming Hadacol improved her disposition, sleep, and appetite after starting the tonic. It touts hadacoll as a remedy for nervousness insomnia stomach upset and general run-down health with a money back guarantee.
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