The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 24, Ed. 1 Monday, October 22, 1956 Page: 2 of 4
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THE BONHAM -(Texas) HERALD, MONDAY
1956-
The Bonham Herald qitig
SEMI-WEEKLY
A PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY
BY THE BONHAM HERALD INC.
At Bonham, Fannin County, Texas
* As Consolidated With
THE BONHAM NEWS
Entered as second class matter at the post office at Bonham, Texas.
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Local reading notices, per line................................................................
Legal rates, per line ....................................................................................
Subscription price, one year $1.50
(In Fannin ad adjoining counties, elsewhere, $2.00)
Card of Thanks ................................................................
......49c
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Stephenson PTAI
Hears Program BEYS
By 4th Graders
Pupils of the fourth grade in
Stevenson elementary school pre-
sented a program on “Fire Pre-
vention” Thursday at the initial
meeting of the Parent-Teacher as-
sociation. Mrs. Louise Bledso is
the teacher for the fourth grade.
Mirs. Lorene Grice Sunbeam And G. A.
OES Members To
50c
Is Married To
Collie McCulloch
Mrs. Lorene Grice and Collie A.
McCulloch, both of Bonham, were
married Friday night in the Prayer
Room at the First Baptist church
at 7 o’clock in the presence of rela-
tives and close friends.
The Rev. Harrison Johns, pastor
Rose Mary Wade was announcer of the Trinity Baptist church, offi-
Groups Organize Attend Grand Lodge
Pastor Announces
Sunday Services
The Rev. Harry L. Johnson, pas-
tor of the First Presbyterian
church, announced his sermon
subject for the Sunday morning
worship hour. He spoke on
"Will A Man Rob God?”
At the 5.30 o’clock p. m. Vesper
hour, the Rev. Mr. Johnson spoke
on the subject, “The Forgiving
God.”
Bob Thomas will be in charge of
the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
program at Fellowship Hall at 6:30
p. m. Sunday. A film strip, “Mis-
sions: U. S. A.,” is the title.
Wednesday night, the pastor will
speak on the fifth of a series of
sermons on “The Lord’s Prayer.”
WE INVITE YOU TO
BANK WITH US!
Bonham State Bank
YOUR FRIENDLY BANK
• Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
6 Save for Your Independence—Buy U. S. Savings Bonds
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■ Our understanding and
■ Experience can help you
MONUMENTS
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At Reasonable Prices
i Give us an opportunity to assist you in the selection of a
Memorial for your loved ones.
- YOUNGBLOOD MONUMENT CO.
123 Math St.
L. D. Martin, Mgr.
Pho. JU 3-4533
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for the program which was given
in skit form. George Robinson told
how “Fire Could Be a Friend,”- and
Roger Underwood spoke on “Fire
As a Destructive Factor.” Mike
Vaught told how “Countries Have
Different Attitudes About Fire.”
Another skit entitled “An Acostic
Hazard” was given by Laura
Wrenn, Willie Burns, Marie
Smithee, Linda Walker, Rose Mary
Wade and Gilda Stroud.
A one-act play, "Sad But True”
was presented by Jerry Anderson,
Ray Ashlock, Danny Blackburn,
Billy Bowen, Jimmy Comegys, Jer-
ry Partridge, Bobby Welton, Lavoy
Welton, Calvin Dryden and Walter
Osborne.
The concluding part of the pro-
gram was a panel questionnaire
on “Fire Prevention.” Stanley Rich-
ardson was moderator, and those
taking partis were Brenda Wright,
Kay Smith, Judith Bruce, Cathy
Tarpley, Vivian Newingham, Laura
Wrenn, Connie Tilley, Shirley Burs-
by, Jerry Anderson, Gayle Adcock,
Sue Pinkston, Danny Blackburn,
and Beth Neighbors.
Mrs. John Glenn, fifth grade
teacher, gave a report on how the
school is stressing citizenship again
this year. Short programs are pre-
sented by pupils every Tuesday
morning. .
Miss Helen McKnight, third
grade teacher, spoke to the group
on the importance of voting for
the Fourth Amendment in the gen-
eral election Nov. 6.
During the business meeting, Mrs.
Frank Newingham, president, con-
ducted the business when plans
were made for a bake sale in the
near future. Any one wishing to
buy or give a pie or cake may
call Mrs. Newingham or. anyone
at Stephenson school and leave
their order.
Mrs. Newingham welcomed the
ciated at the double ring service
which was read in front of a table
holding an open Bible, flanked by
white cahales' which were lighted
by Miss JoAnn Grice, daughter of
the bride. -
The bride Was attired in a Dior
blue costume suit with a white
beaded hat and black accessories.
She carried a bouquet of white car-
nations and liles-of-the-valley atop
a white Bible.
The bride’s daughter, Miss Jane
Grice, was her only attendant She
wore a gray wool sheath dress
with black accessories and her cor-
sage was of blue carnations.
Everett McCulloch of Sherman
was his brother’s best man.
Following the wedding, a recep-
tion was held in the foyer. Mrs.
Everett McCulloch served wedding
cake and Miss Rubynelle Melton
poured punch. Guests were register-
ed by Miss JoAnn Grice.
The couple will be at home at
413 Liberty street when they return
from a wedding trip.
New Classes
Two Sunbeam groups and a Girl’s
Auxiliary of the Seventh and Main
Baptist church had organizational
meetings this week.
Mrs. Frank McElfresh and Mrs.
Roy Whitt are co-counselors for the
Beginner Sunbeams, and Mrs. Fred
Boling and Mrs. Paul Hembree are
counselors for the Primary Sun-
beams.
These' groups met together for a
sing-song and story hour. Their les-
son was taken from the book, "The
Lantern and the Song,” by Ida Nell
Hollaway. Since it is a story about
the Japanese, the boys and girls
made Japanese lanterns.
Mrs. R. N. Marchant, counselor for
the Girls Auxiliary, met with them
at the church. They began the
study of “Koji of Japan,” by Kay
Sanders Culpepper.
The groups will meet every
Monday.
Mrs. Hope Goode and Mrs. Ver-
non Henegar have gone to Fort
Worth to attend Grand Chapter
of the Order of the-Eastern Star
which will be in session all week.
Mrs. Goode will preside as Grand
Warder and Mrs. Henegar will
serve as Grand Page. Also attend-
ing Grand Chapter will be Mr. and
Mrs .Tom McDonald who are wor-
thy Patron and Worthy Matron of
the Bonham chapter.
Several other members of the
local chapter expect to attend some
of the sessions this week.
W. L. Coonrod
Returns Home
W. L. Coonrod, 87, who lives on
Bonham Rt. 2, has returned from
an enjoyable trip to the Coast with
his son, E. E. Coonrod, and Mrs.
Coonrod.
While on the trip they took a
sight-seeing trip to Old Mexico, and
visited places of interest while
there. Other trips were taken to
Weslaco and other Valley cities."
Coonrod reported that he had
“the time of his life.”
Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Parker from
Dallas are visiting relatives in Bon- 1
ham and Ravenna this ‘weekend. -
Mrs. Parker is the former Miss
Ruth Crumby, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Crumby.-
Mrs. John W. Russell of Sherman
is visiting her mother Mrs. Charlie
Halsell. ...
new members and
goals for the year.
The attendance
outlined the
prize went to
Mrs. Bledsoe's fourth grade room.
Mrs. Allen Angelus and baby
daughter from San Antonio have
been visiting her father, E. V.
Cochran, the past week.
Horizon Club Sets
Installation For
Freshmen Club
Twilight Horizon club members
net at the home of Nancy Bald-
win Wednesday night and made
lans for an installation service for
nembers of the freshmen Horizon
:lub. The service will be at the
First Christian church Tuesday
light at 7 o’clock. There, are ap-
proximately 25 pledges.
Other plans included a discus-
ion on the type of decorations for
he Mistletoe dance New Year’s
Eve.
Joann Grice is president of the
club.
Mrs. Pete Baldwin and Mrs. Mel-
in Curtis, sponsors, and Mrs. Ray-
mond Fogle, advisor, were present
at the meeting.
The hostess and Delores Case
erved refreshments to 19 members.
J. R. WILSON CO.
PAT WILSON, Owner
FURNITURE *
FUNERAL SERVICE *
LIFE INSURANCE
“Dependable Since 1888"
★
Phone 46
Nite 58
LEONARD, TEXAS
October 15, 1956
Drought Sale at Wholesale — FOR CASH
. Dear Friends:
The drought and distress area has caught us with a big stock
of the finest furniture values in our history. We are saving our
customers the expense of a big "distress circular" circula-
tion. This wholesale price sale, for cash, will continue until we
have paid our debts.
Be first to select your needs from a complete stock at
Wholesale Cost." You can see our invoices on request! Ev-
erything is new and desirable, in Living Room, 2 Pc. Suites,
Sleepers, Hide-A-Beds," 2 Pc. and 3 Pc. Bedroom Suites,
Mirrors, Fine and Comfortable Chairs "Galore," Ward-
robes, Cedar and Woodcraft, Tables, Living and Kitchen,
Stools, Mattress Values. Be first on a continued sale.
Thank you for helping us.
Sincerely,
Pat Wilson ,
J. R. Wilson Co.
Leonard, Texas
P. S. No Armstrong Quaker or inlaid roll goods in sale! 9x12, ,
12x12, 12x15 Quaker Bordered Rugs are at wholesale prices.
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suing:
Christian Church
To Sponsor Speaker
For Area Institute
Methodists Observe
Layman’s Day
ECTOR (Spl.) — Layman’s Day
was observed at the First
Methodist church here Sunday with
Layman E. C. Parker as leader.
Ed Southerland, attorney from
Bonham, was the guest speaker
at the morning worship service
and he used “Love” as his
theme. The pastor, the Rev. Ozrow
Kemerly and Mrs. Kemerly are in
Indianapolis, Ind., spending two
weeks with his married daughters.
BRADFORD - WATSON CO.
BONHAM’S INSURANCE DEPT. STORE
CASH TO LOAN ON LATE MODEL AUTOMOBILES
G. C. HODGE, Mgr. JU3-3021 Bonham State Bank Bldg.
Complete Service
ForYour
DODGE
CHEVROLET
PLYMOUTH
FORD
An Area Christmas Institute will
be held at the First Christian
church Thursday, Oct. 25, begin-
ning with registration and a get-
acquainted time, and closing at 3
o’clock p. m., it is announced by
the Rev. Ben Hearn, pastor.
The purpose of the Institute is to
help teachers and parents make
Christmas more Christian. Miss
Carrie Dee Hancock from Indian-
apolis, Ind., wil be present as lead-
er and resource person. She is par-
ticularly gifted in the subject of
creative worship and art. Mrs. Paul
Campbell will be in charge of the
planning.
A registration fee of fifty cents
per person will be necessary to help
meet the cost of materials used in
the workshop. Everyone is asked
to bring a sack lunch and drinks
will be provided by the church at
regular prices.
A very special invitation is ex-
tended to all persons throughout
the city who are interested in shar-
ihg in this worthwhile project of.
helping make Christmas more
Christian.
Garden Club Will
Sponsor School On
Flower Arranging
The Bonham Garden club will
I sponsor a school of flower arrang-
ing Wednesday at the First Chris-
tian church basement audtorium at
1:30 p. m. Mrs. James J. Huey, of
Dallas, a national accredited flow-
I er show judge and teacher of flow-
E er arranging, will lecture.
I Mrs. Huey is a member of the
I White Rock Garden, club, the Dal-
E las Council of Garden clubs, and is
= president of Casa Linda council of
I Garden clubs. Mrs. Huey follows
I charts and makes arrangements at
I the same time. She will teach line,
I mass line and mass arrangements
I with explanations and historical
E background which includes oriental
I school, occidental and American.
I Anyone interested in flower ar-
I ranging is urged to attend. Admis-
I ion price is fifty cents.
Mrs. John Renshaw
Home From Hospital
Mrs. John Renshaw has returned
from Dallas where she has been a
patient in the hospital for almost
two months. Her condition is re-
ported as “improved.” Two daugh-
ters, Mrs. J. H. Akin from Waco,
and Mrs. T. B. Spencer from
Dallas, accompanied her here
Thursday, but returned to their
homes Friday.
■ Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lightfoot
and daughter, Gail, of Grand
Prairie are spending the weekend
here with relatives and friends.
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MONUMENTS
Of Distinction
Georgia Grey Granite
Minnesota Red Granite
Texas Pink Granite
Monuments Lettered in
the Cemetery.
CURB WORK
All Work Guaranteed *
Dick Phillips
Phone JU 3-2719
H. L. Hildinger
Phone JU 3-3-3437
BRING YOUR
LIVESTOCK TO
BONHAM
LIVESTOCK
COMMISSION CO.
Sales Every Monday
BONHAM FAIR
GROUNDS
L. E. (George) Leatherwood
NEW MOTORS
MOTOR
OVERHAULING
GLASS INSTALLED
RADIOS
HEATERS
EXIDE BATTERIES
STARTER SERVICE
RADIATORS
SEAL BEAM “
LIGHTS
SEAT COVERS |
GENERATORS
BRAKE SERVICE
BETTER USED CARS
BOUGHT — SOLD
SWAPPED — FINANCED
ates & Morrow
"Good Service After the Sale’
Center St., Opp. Post Office
Phone JU 3-2341
BUSINES
DIRECTO
REECE
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
REFRIGERATION SERVICE
111 West Sth Street
We Service All Makes
Commercial and Household
Long Distance Calls Accepted
Pnone JU 3-2828 - Bonham
BONHAM STEAM
LAUNDRY
LAUNDRY AND DRY
CLEANING
Phone JU 3-2046
Bonham
Headquarters
For Work, Sport and Dress
CAPS AND HATS
Leeth’s Variety ‘
316 Center Street ;
BONHAM, TEXAS
EMERSON
RADIO - TELEVISION
SALES & SERVICE •
Wilbur Dearing
615 Willow Phone JU 3-2213
PLAZA
DRUG STORE
East Side Square
Bonham, Texas
"Pay Cash and Save"
1 FL
' 5
We Telegraph Flowers
Anywhere
W. 7th St Phone JU 3-4012
COOPER
FUNERAL HOME
Serving With a Sympathetic
Understanding
Phone JU 3-4221
BONHAM, TEXAS
General Plumbing
Contracting
C. C. MARTIN
CHIROPRACTOR
Over First National Bank
Phones:
JU 3-4315 - JU 3-4314 i
ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTING
Radio and TV
repairs a specialty
Factory Methods
Used
JONES
ELECTRIC
Willow at 10th Ph. JU 3-4712
SPECIAL TO GO
1-4 Fried Chicken ...
1-2 Fried Chicken „,
1 Fried Chicken .......
....... 650
.... $1.25
.... $2.35
Call us for an estimate.
FORD'S DRIVE INN
BONTEX CLEANERS
Your Progressive Cleaners
512 Chestnut
Pho. JU 3-4111
We Deliver
BUSH BOWDEN
SPECIAL TO GO
1-4 Fried Chicken
1-2 Fried Chicken
1 Fried Chicken ...
..65c
$1.25
$2.35
FORD'S DRIVE INN
YOU ARE READING THIS,
OTHERS DO TOO. ASK HOW
LITTLE IT COSTS TO HAVE
YOUR AD HERE.
John L. Anderson
PLUMBING & TIN WORK
503 North Main
Ask Us About Our
Budget Terms
INSURANCE
LIFE HOSPITAL POLIO
AUTO
FIRE
W. W. SMITH
Over Gem Cafe
JU 3-2698
MEADE
INSURANCE CO.
Insurance
Bonds
512 North Main Street
JOHN E. MEADE, Owner
Stone Auto Parts
% mile west Bonham Hy. 82
Phone JU 3-3031
Oil Wholesale by the Case
Fuel Pumps Tractor Mufflers
Hollywood Mufflers
STOP BY AND SAVE
POLAROID
ONE MINUTE CAMERAS
Tape Recorders
FOR SALE OB TRADE
G. R. NEWBY
TRIP INSURANCE
You can insure your family while
on vacation at very little cost.
FRANK WRIGHT
513 N. Center
Ph. JU 3-3317
Lowrey & Swann
. INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE
NOTARY PUBLIC
RENTALS
Ph. JU 3-2717
.West 4th St.
R&R ELECTRIC
REFRIGERATOR I
SERVICE
Motors and Small Appliances
Repaired.
Phone JU 3-3427 - -
211 N. Main Bonham, Texas
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The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 24, Ed. 1 Monday, October 22, 1956, newspaper, October 22, 1956; Bonham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1680302/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bonham Public Library.