20 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1940
Page
1
Uncle Ashley reminds readers that tomorrow’s designated day of Thanksgiving should arise from genuine gratitude. He contrasts grateful hearts with ingratitude and notes life’s gifts from earth, water, air, and beauty that lift the spirit and deserve appreciation.
Rayford Gantt announces an Ol Fashion Open House Party at the Economy Auto Store on Saturday November 23 from 6 to 10 pm. The event features a preview of Christmas merchandise and free gifts including toy airplanes for attending families. Displays include radios bicycles wagons Velocipedes scooter toy autos and home appliances with Goodrich Tires Batteries and Heaters.
The schedule lists Dixie Motor Coaches departures from 7:00 AM to 11:15 AM and 2:40 PM and 6:40 PM. Connections available at Alexander Drug Store for additional routes and information.
Students discussed the form of government and war preparation as key issues. The Club Loan Fund reported 92 loans totaling 8982.50 with 849.00 outstanding, and 76 members registered. Emerson Anderson and R. V. Baker spoke on patriotism and religion in the song’s authorship.
The Couples Class held its annual Thanksgiving banquet in the church dining room at 7 15 Tuesday evening. Candles leaves berries and nuts adorned the table. Plate cards showed winning and losing sides with Mr and Mrs Earl Gross as winning side captains and Mr and Mrs Wamp Harper as captains for the other side.
The store invites the public to an Open House on Saturday from 6 p m to 10 p m with a planned friendly atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to bring family and meet friends, ensuring a welcoming event for all ages.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Church of Christ in Ivanhoe for James Richard Harwood of Inder born July 31 1859 in Tennessee. He lived in Fannin county 28 years and died Tuesday at 12 30. Surviving are one son Turner Harwood and five daughters including Mrs N Browning of Abilene.
The notice mentions J. & Farley of El Paso and Mrs A J of Summerton Arizona with other relatives including Mr C E B Akin of Durant and Mrs A R Williams of Boulsw, plus a half brother Nard McKaicht of Pulaski and eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A bonfire and pep rally are planned tonight at the football field to boost excitement for the Bonham versus He Grove game. The event begins at 7:00 with participants invited to attend.
All Fannin county schools close for Thanksgiving as students begin break. Officials note the closure applies to public campuses and administrative offices through the holiday weekend.
The article notes a Thanksgiving holiday with a break in the school week and plans for teachers and students to attend state meetings in Fort Worth. It mentions a council and events through the weekend including dinners and school activities for the week.
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