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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
3
A fragment describes a Bonham gathering with ridge and bingo fun. Prizes went to Miss Viran and various guests including Miss Frances, Mr Dorothy Roberts, Evar, Mrs Adris M Ellis Huffstutler, Win Christian, Mrsampsor, and the hostess Kit.
East Texas Chamber of Commerce groups in 70 counties announce a region wide Civic Spirit Revival Week to boost local chambers. The plan, led by President F Y Perkins, involves about 159 chambers with meetings and coordinated activities across East Texas sites including Sulphur Springs on January 26.
Honey Grove superintendent E A Barker and his daughter Martha Jane visited Bonham Thursday. Mrs Henry Nunn of Milwaukee is guest of Sam Meade and family. Irene Nevill Abbey returns to Bonham after Tulsa stay. Frank Doss has improved after a few ill days. Oleta Yarrough in Sherman this morning. Mrs Sother Blake visits Dallas for business. Ovid Poeck of San Antonio visiting Bonham. Joe Agnew and Ed Agnew to spend weekend with family. Joe Prance Turn reports unusually cold weather. Mrs Johnie B Jackson confined at home with throat ailment.
Woodman Circle Officers Club will meet with Mr Ruth Anderson at 7 p.m. Friday. Monday the WMS of the First Methodist Church meets at 3 p.m. The Spiritual Life Group gathers at 2 30 p.m. WMS of the First Baptist Church meets at 2 30 p.m. at the church for Bible study. The Council meeting of the First Christian Church is at 3 p.m. at the church.
Reports from Wilson N Jones hospital in Sherman state Miss Billy Barnett, previously seriously ill for weeks, has improved and is allowed to take some meals in the last days. Though still in a serious condition, her family and friends feel greatly encouraged by her current progress.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Anderson hosted the Thursday bridge club at their West Eighth Street home at 7 30 PM. Prizes went to Frank Wright for men and Mrs Eddie Hodge for women. Bingo winners were Mrs Olvin Gross for women and Doc Leatherwood for men. Refreshments were served to members and guests, including Mr and Mrs Olvin Gross, Mr and Mrs R V Baker, and Mr and Mrs Stewart Arledge.
Bonham high school debat ers travel to Denton this weekend for a debate tournament and clinic under coach Emerson Anderson. Squad members include Roger Deering Albert Broadto ul Schuyler Kuykendall Everett Owens Buddy Williams Richard Liepsomb Margaret Neely Maurine Friar Virginia Stansburs Nina Bell Moore Jean Russell Laurin Donaldson.
The Bonham scout council announces a Father and Son Banquet planning committee during National Boy Scout Week. Irby Carruth names chair and members Raleigh Abernathy, J Ganner, L R Burkett, and CoH Van Zandt. The panel will arrange the banquet and release full details later.
A Texas delegation pressed Social Security Administrator McNutt and WPA officials for emergency relief funding to bridge state shortfalls in WPA administration. McNutt planned a board review, noting the plan was irregular but needed to address a condition caused by Gov. Lee O Daniel, who he said bore sole responsibility.
Bishop Holt warns against Western Hemisphere interference and shifts focus to spiritual refuge as refugees drift. He cites Mussolini in Ethiopia and urges listening for God’s word in isolation, drawing contrasts between political action and divine guidance.
In Indianapolis Indiana on January 19 juvenile court officials sought to determine if Leroy Williamson age 20 and Virginia 18 newlyweds are brother and sister and if they knew of any relation before marriage. The couple were ordered separated while court records and birth certificates are examined. They claimed they love each other and denied being related despite rumors from Virginia's foster parents that she was adopted.
A column laments routine small town life in Bonham while urging county residents to join a beautification campaign. It references the Bonham Garden Club and calls for a unified effort across the count to fund and support projects, noting the need for pennies and collective action.
Attorneynews details jurors hearing opposing views on the defendant’s mental state. The defense cites family and neighbors calling him of unsound mind while the state presents eleven witnesses declaring sound mind. Sheriff Henry Chaney identifies a knife as the weapon in the murder.
Residents lament long sermons by a local clergyman sparking a debate on shortening talks before Sunday dinner. The town center buzzes with discussions about time management and religious duties.
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