The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, August 23, 1937 Page: 7 of 8
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THE BONHAM (T<”—HERALr>.
MONDAY, AUGUST 23,1937
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W. P. A. REBUILDS FRONTIER FORT
Old Fort Vasquez (fur trading post) ibuil't by Louis Vasquez and
Andrew Sublette in 1837, was rebuilt by W. P. A. men. The fort located
one mile south of Platteville, Col., was dedicated Monday, August 2, on
its 100th anniversary..
BUDGET APPROVED
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Fannin county commissioner’s ^ birthday party given for Mau-
court approved the budget for 1938.
It was figured on a basis of 67 cent They played several different games
tax rate on each $100 valuation, be- and surely had a wonderful time,
ing a reduction of two cents from After the crowd was through with
the 1937 rate. Taxable values uf
the county are placed at $15,711,060.
The estimated receipts for
are as follows
their play, Maurine was blindfolded
by Mrs. Ilarl Choat and led to the
1938 dinning room. When released from
her darkness to her surprise a beau-
Jury fund .........................
General fqnd .....................
Road and bridge fund
Officers salary fund.....
Interest and sinking fund $21,346.96 ^ cake Hfhi;ed 'vith 14 'blue can-
8 798 19 d*es ,'centei'ed the dining room table.
3q’65i 4g She blew them out all at one time.
88*894 50 Refreshments of fruit punch and
46*505'51 co°kies were served. The crowd
......._ also enjoyed an old fashioned candy
rpotaj $202 216 68 breaking. (She received many nice
For comparison the estimated ex- The cake was baked by hei
penditures for 1937 are: grandmother, Mrs. Joe Fmley.We
Interest and sinking fund $19,225.00 ™sh for you, Maurine, many more
Jury fund ...................................... 7,758.00 ^ppy birthdays. . __
General fund .......................-..... 39,162.08 Those who have been visiting; Mr.
Road and bridge fund ......... 89,109.75 and Mrs .Jos Fin ey are: Mrs. Maud
-i'6 967 65 Morris of McAlester, Oklahoma; Mrs.
Leon Burnt and two children, Bob-
Officer’s salary fund
Total
Estimated jury fund expenditures
for 1938 represent an increase of
$1,040 over the estimated expense
of 1937. The general fund expense
will be decreased $2,510.62 and the
officers salary fund will be decreased
$876 according to estimates in the
budget.
From the general fund a $900 al-
lowance to the county agent and a
$202 222 48 i bie and Wanda Lee of Seminole,
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divided equally between the two.
The budget allotments from the
road and bridge fund were $22,223.-
Okla, All are relatives of Mrs. Fin-
ley. Mrs. 'Bob Sawford and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mildred Evans, Mrs. John
Allen and daughter, Billy Sue Allen
all of Saton, Texas, Mrs. Wess Richie
and daughter Nelene and baby, Mary
Ann of Telephone, all are relatives
of Mrs. Finley.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cam of Tyler
concluded a 3 day visit last week
with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lawson and
Mr. and Mrs. John Waldrum and Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Hoover and little son
jof Commerce were recent dinner
64 to each of the four precincts.
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Cotton picking seems to be the
order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Choice Chapman
spent iSatui'day night with Mr. and
Mrs. Elbert Perkins of Ector.
Those who called on Mr. and Mrs.
E. L. Taylor Sunday were: Mr. and
Mrs. Ted Taylor of Moore’s Chapelfi
Mr. and Mrs. Lyndell Vaught of Hil-
ger, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Munger of
Dodd City.
Miss Ophelia Jones entertained the
young folks with a party 'Tuesday
night of last week.
Mr. Albert Jones has returned
home from Kansas where he has been
employed.
Mr. George Hodges, Miss Rena
Harper, Mr. James Little, Miss Mary
Smith, Mr. Cleo Tyler, and Miss
Christine Taylor went kodaking at
the S’tate Park Sunday.
Mr. Leonard Mormon and wife cal-
led on Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Little Mon-
day night.
Mr. James Little called on Mr. and
Mrs. Choice Chapman Wednesday
evening.
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lawson
and Mr. and Mrs. Talmage Woodson.
F. M. LOUGHMILLER
Chiropractor
X-Ray and
Neurocalometer Service
Phones: 380-C and 380-D
Office over Texas Power
& Light Co.
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A NEW CORONA
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the famous
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This makes for faster, quieter,
easier typing. See them now.
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Typewriter Exchange
OFFICE CLOSED TO SEPT. 6
My office will be closed until Sep-
tember 6 while I am attending the
Palmer School of Chiropractic at
Davenport, Iowa.—F. M. Loughmil-
ler, D. C.
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method and
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Also weld!
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Phone 164-W 51
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Newby, G. R. The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, August 23, 1937, newspaper, August 23, 1937; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth993430/m1/7/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bonham Public Library.