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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
6
Jesus attracted large crowds of publicans and sinners in Luke chapter 15. The Pharisees and scribes criticized him for receiving and eating with them, prompting a lesson on forgiveness and repentance.
The speaker interprets Jesus parables of the Lost Sheep and the Prodigal Son, urging sinners and backsliders to repent now. He portrays the father’s joy at the return and invites immediate personal recommitment, promising communal renewal when meetings begin.
The notice invites attendees to participate in a March 29 meeting. Details about location and agenda are provided in the public notice.
Dick Johnson improves after illness noted Tuesday and is downtown today. Local residents Miss Eulalia Bracken Miss Ruth West and Miss Loretta Stock travel to Fort Worth for a telephone convention with J S Boon already there. Fort Worth hosts the convention for two days while Bonham women attend. March 28 meetings announced. Office desk and chair wanted. Harness work now available at People4 Shoe Shop South Main St Guy E Wis Prop 4th.
Randolph Texas bidders must submit sealed bids to W. J. Moore, Chairman by 2 pm March 21 for a two story brick building. Sparger & Peters Architects prepare plans. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The family expresses gratitude for the help and sympathy received during their father’s illness and passing. Mrs. V. C. Haygood, J. W. Lane, Mrs. Beulah Larwood, J. C. Lane acknowledge the kindness of friends and relatives and pledge to remember it.
Information came yesterday of the sudden death in Paris of Tom Ridley, longtime prominent banker. He was stricken with apoplexy at the bank and died before a doctor could reach him. Ridley was born in Paris and lived there all his life, well known to many in Bonham.
Advertisement notes 25 bars of P and G soap priced at $1.00, asking why pay $1.25 elsewhere. Signed by T A Taylor.
Small cottage near hospital offered for $2000 with favorable terms. Immediate possession available. Contact 216-3 J. M. Lowrey for details.
Mrs. C. E. Poulk is reported sick. The Literary Society of Long Branch held a successful program with a debate on a tobacco luxury tax. A Baptist church gathering at Ector drew a good crowd with a fine dinner. Residents report crops and gardens doing well despite cold wind. Several locals visit relatives and attend minor social events around Caney bridge, Pecan Grove, and Savoy.
Notice states Bonham voters will elect a Mayor and two Aldermen for two years and decide amendments to Charter Sections 16 and 20. Election held at regular voting places on April 7 1925. J C Saunders Mayor Pro Tempore signs the notice.
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