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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
5
American Workman Demands a Good Cup of Coffee for meals and morale. The Construction Men's Action association reports widespread complaints from workers on overseas bases, led by President James A. Dillon, who blames camp managers for poor brew.
The speaker argues that roaster, roaster and brewers with care can improve coffee quality but warns that poor coffee ruins meals and depresses morale. He notes 180,000 American civilians abroad and compares poor coffee to a crippling defect in a vital machine, urging support for U S Savings Bonds.
Mrs R B Self welcomed members for the Legion Auxiliary gathering at her home with president Mrs Joele Sebastian presiding. The group pledged ten dollars to the March of Dimes and planned a public 42 party January 25 with a bingo event for the Domiciliary at Veterans Hospital Bonham.
New civil cases listed including Ellis vs Cowart and Tatum divorce. Criminal and civil minutes show juror appointments for 1952 term, foreman named and riding bailiffs listed. Probate minutes include guardian appointment and will probations. marriage licenses issued to Fleming and Austin.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church for James Ed ward Russell of Honey Grove who died Tuesday at the Watson Convalescing Home in Paris after an extended illness. Rev T J Watts officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. He was born February 5 1878 in Tennessee and married Coardie Etta Stone May 8 1919. Surviving are his widow three daughters three grandchildren and a sister Mrs Ella Delaney of Nashville Tennessee.
Mulberry and nearby households report visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs W J Hall and family visited Pilot Point for a time. Guests of Mr and Mrs Steve Carroll came from Akron Ohio. Clayton Hall and son Gary visited Gaines ville with her father A T Gregory. Mr and Mrs W and Cain visited Mrs B Witherspoon in Rylie. Mrs G Smith traveled to Dallas to be with her sister Mrs Larry Head who suffered burns lighting a gas stove. Mr and Mrs R B Robertson spent Sunday night with T F E Robertson and children in Bonham.
The March of Dimes Committee led by James Holman met at the Presbyterian Church to plan the 1952 MOD Drive in Honey Grove. Containers will be placed at stores and drivers will canvass the town Tuesday January 22 with Mrs Harry Dial chairing the effort. The National Guard plans a MOD Dance January 18 at the armory. Camp Fire Girls will canvass Saturday to solicit donations.
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