The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1938 Page: 1 of 12
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RURAL FANNIN COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER
The Bonham Herald
SEMI-WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY
VOLUME XTT
DEATHS
Mrs. Lillie Tribble
Mrs. Lillie Tribble, wife of Geo.
Tribble, died at the family home in
the Inglish community, December
21, 1938. She was the mother of
following children: A. C. Weathers-
//'y, John Weathersby, Mrs. Ruby
Melton, Mrs. Joe Melton; and there
was another daughter, Mrs. Eloise
Clayton, who died some years ago
at Bailey. Mrs. Tribble was twice
married. Her first husband was
Wesley Weathersby. Mrs. Bailey
Saunders, of this city, was a sister
to deceased:. Mrs. Tribble was the
granddaughter of Bailey Inglish,
who settled Bonham.
Mrs. Tribble was the elder of two
daughters born to Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Inglish. She was a native of
Fannin county and grew to woman-
b ood in this county. She attended
school, when a girl, here in Bonham.
She was a gentle, sweet character;
beloved by all those who knew her
best.
Her children can look back on this
sweet life, with the satisfaction that
their mother was a good woman.
She went about doing good; and sho
was always thinking of others, and
—surely there is a reward beyond
the grave for those who are think-
ing of others, and if that be true,
then, indeed, will her reward be
rich one in that land where there is
no death, and loved ones meet, nev-
er to be parted. It is that Sweet
Bye and Bye that we sing about,
this land beyond the River, and it
is the hope, the ambition and goal
of all who live a life of love antf
sacrifice here—the Christian’s Home
in Glory, in the Sweet Fields of
Eden, where there’s rest for the
weary. The haven of those who
suffer here from physical ailments.
The funeral for Mrs. Tribble was
held at the family home southeast
of town six miles at 3 p. m. Thurs-
day, with interment in the Inglish
cemetery,here, by the side of her
parents and other relatives who
have been called to that other shore.
. The following nephews were the
pallbearers: William Melton, Doc
Melton, Charles Melton, Wesley
Weathersby, Bernard Clayton, Jean
Clayton.
The beloved minister, the Rev. R.
L. Ely of this city, had the funeral
service in charge. He had known the
family.
To You—An Old-Fashioned Greeting
HOSPITAL NOTES
]( Mr. and Mrs. Holman Traylor of
1 lailey announce the birth of a 10
3 -2 lb. son, December 16.
I Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bales of
ponham announce the birth of a 7
lib. daughter, December 19.
jl Mrs. W. C. Bradford of Leonard
underwent an operation last Tues-
day and is getting along fine.
Mrs. J. W. Vitch of Honey Grove
lhas been receiving treatment the
past week.
' Mrs. Jennie Jordan of South 5th
street, fell and fractured her right
limb Tuesday. She has been .con-
fined to her bed the past several
,/ears.
Gladys, 8 year old daughter of
jjllrs. Beulah Haywood of Bonham
Oell and fractured her arm.
1 Mrs. Lawrence Poge of Telephone
las been here for several days.
Mr. I. W. Evans passed away Sat-
urday at 8 p. m. following several
weeks illness.
Mrs. Paul Sanford of Telephone
has returned home after a stay in
the hospital.
Mrs. Logan Myers’ condition re-
mains about the same.
Mrs. T. A. Dickerson of Ladonia
who has been here for the past
month is still very sick. She frac-
tured her hip last August and: has
been confined to her bed since.
Mrs. M. A. Lowry is still here fol-
lowing a fractured hip last Septem-
ber. She is getting along fine.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Couples Class of the First
Methodist church, met at the church
Tuesday evening for their Christ-
mas party. Several carols were
sung by the group. Then Christ-
mas stories were told by Mrs. Wen-
dell Leeman and Mrs. Clarence
Newell.
An exchange of little gifts follow-
ed after which all were used to fill
three Christmas stockings for the
free Kindergarten.
Refreshments of hot chocolate and
cookies were served.
Walter Inglish, of Greenville, was
in Bonham Tuesday. He had with
dim his oldest son, James, and the
latter’s wife and their children.
James and his family live in Chica-
go, where James has several busi-
nesses, of which he is manager. He
is reported to have made quite a
success of his various business ven-
tures in that big city.
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The sheriff’s office turns loose
many a weird story anent male fac-
tors, but never with more thrills
than the yarn just along to be un-
wound, which is as follows, towit, as
the lawyers say it.
The other riight Jimmie McFar-
land, who works for Walter Long,
was in Paul Stolle’s Cafe. On leav-
ing to go home, he looked out and
his Ford wasn’t. It had gone hence
without day, in the night.
Jimmie said he guessed it was
one of his boy friends playing a
ECTOR P.- T. A.
Borne months ago the Bonham Ro-
tary club presented a program at
Commerce for the club there. Wed-
nesday, Commerce brought a return
program which was greatly enjoyed.
Edgar ^ane Huffstutler and Miss
Elaine Bobby sang two
each accompanied by Mrs
One of our Christmas trees, the
pine was said to have given shelter
to the holy family during the flight
into Egypt reaching its branches to
hide them. The little Jesus lifted
his arms and blessed it for its pro-
tection. That is why some times
when a cone is cut length wise it
shows the imprint of his baby hand.
Christmas storied similar to the
above were told by several of the P.-
T. A., members Thursday at Ector
numbers I P-- T. A. Songs were sung by the
Cruge.
prank on him; that it had been done 'Miss Mary Agnes Daughtery sang
before, so he got in a car with a
friend, just to take a ride. The ride
led to Ector and beyond—when
there, by the side of the road, sat
his Ford, Jimmie discovered.
Getting out to examine the little
roadster, he found the ignition on,
but the car would not move—out of
gas. Then he thought he would go
into Ector and get some gas for the
Car, and down the road he m;et two
young fellows with a bucket, and he
surmised they were the ones who
had taken the car. Jimmie ques-
tioned them and became suspicious,
so when he got to a garage in Ec-
tor that was open, he questioned the
owner, who said he sold the boys a
gallon of gas, and they wanted to
pawn him a watch for it, until they
could pay the cash, which he would
not do.
Then Jimmie asked the garage
man if he had a gun, and he did^ so
back to the car they went. The boys
saw them coming and ran through
Sam Leslie’s place and got away—•
but Jimmie got his car.
‘‘Believe it or not” has nothing on
this, except this story is not swor*
to, but true, just the same.
two numbers accompanied by Miss
McCowan. Miss Pauline Jardin, who
presented the numbers, read several
poems and conducted an intelligence
test ,most of those being quizzed
grading nothing or less.
Others from Commerce were Les-
lie Stewart and: Mr. Goff.
A Christmas letter from Will H.
Evans of Sherman was read.
Joe Hrdlicka read a list of the
foods and amounts consumed by A.
& M. students
at their mess hall
Thanksgiving day.
Irby Carruth reported that hot Santa Clause was ushered in.
lunches are being served the under- were given everyone.
entire group.
A prayer was offered by the Rev.
Randolph. Mrs. Bethel Hardy took
the audience through memory to
Mount Vernon and told about
George and Martha’s Christmas.
Mrs. Bert Fennell Carried every
one back to hang up the stocking
days. Mrs. Edwin Miller gave the
origin of Red Cross seal. P.- T. A.
roll call answered one hundred
per cent present.
After all business and Christmas
program had been taken care of a
knock and ringing of bells, the door
opened and the jolly gof,d fellow,
Gifts
privileged at the three ward
schools.
Hugh Rodgers concluded the pro-
gram with jokes.
O. E. Gravley was welcom'ed on
his first attendance as a new mem-
ber.
Visitors included Geo. McClel-
land of Jacksonvillle, Fla., Emerson
Anderson, Rev. C. P; Sansom, J. Y.
Russell and Wed Reid.
FINCH—MANKIN
FORUM CLASS PARTY
The Forum Class, of the First
Methodist church met at the home
of Mrs. Emerson Anderson at 7:30
Tuesday evening for a party and
(iChristmas tree, and the exchange
of gifts.
The class presented its teacher,
Mrs. Anderson with an ivory leath-
er album and a matching waste
basket.
Each member carried a gift for an
8-year-old boy. All enjoyed arrang-
ing the box to be presented to the
child.
Those present included the follow-
ing:
Bemiece Leonard, Lucille Dobbs,
Ellen Smith, Alma Rigsby, Katy
Lee Smith, Mana Johnson, Aline
Deering, Hope Follis, ILillie Phil-
lips, Gwendolyn Martin.
The refreshments were hot choco-
late.
Mrs. Will Shelton left Wednesday
morning for Chattanooga, Tenn., to
Miss Vivian Finch of Hickory
Creek and Mr. Robert F. Mankin,
Jr., of Bailey were united in marri-
age Monday morning at 9 o’clock at
the Leonard Baptist Church by Rev.
C. P. Sansom.
That the Herald is equipped and
able to publish a daily paper is
evidenced by the fact that for the
past several weeks we have printed
as much as four pages per day. This
has been done with our regular help
and equipment in addition to a
good run of job printing. At pres-
ent the job department is printing
three books—the 4-H girls year
book, women’s home demonstration
clubs year book and the minutes of
the Baptist Association. Besides
that we have a job for a local firm,
that requires a sheet so large no
other office in town can print it. For
some years we have added to our
equipment until it now consists of
two linotypes, two cylinder presses,
two job presses, two power saws,
two casting boxes, perforator, punch
Stapler and other smaller machines.
Ten electric motors are used in the
In the meanwhile refreshments
were served.
May we the Ector P.- T.
that this may be a Joyous
mas to everyone.***
A. wish
Christ-
COTTON REPORT
Cotton ginned in Texas prior to
December 13 was higher in grade
and longer in staple than for the
corresponding period last year. Cot-
ton tenderable under Section 5, U.
S. Cotton Futures Act, also showed
an increase from 81 percent last
year to 89 percent this year.
The Bureau of Agricultural Eco-
nomics estimates that more than
one-fourth of the cotton classed to
date was Strict Middling and bet-
ter,, and almost two-thirds was Mid-
dling and better. Spotted cotton
for both this season and last season
represented about one-fourth of the
cotton classed.
Staples 1 inch and longer account-
ed for about 20 percent this season,
which was greater than for any pre-
vious season since the grade and
staple reports were first issued on a
national basis in 1928.
Texas ginnings prio to December
13, 1938, according to the Bureau
of the Census, were 2,934,758 bales,
compared with 4.625,050 bales gin-
ned to the same date last year.
FIRE DEPARTMENT DINNER
OUTSTANDING AFFAIR
LEGAL RECORDS
i, , ,7 . The following Is a report of nevi
Once a year the Bonham Volun-! .
cases filed and minutes written u$
spend Christmas with the Ralph j office to operate the equipment.
Manly family. Mrs. Manly was
formerly Miss Anisa Zela Shelton.
The public is invited to visit the of
fice any time. •
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ragsdale
Mrs. Effie J. Lewis, of Clovis, t _____ ____
New Mexico, is the guest of Mr. and [ Kansas City, Mo., are the&guests
Mrs. Jack Lee. She is Mrs. Lee’s ; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hilliard east
mother. 1 the city.
HAVE A LITTLE DAUGHTER
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bales are
the happy parents of a pretty little
daughter. The little lass was born
to them at Allen Memorial Hospi-
tal Monday.
The Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Reaves,
and daughter, Ann, were in Bon-
ham Wednesday. Mr. Reaves has
been the pastor at Clark Memorial
church. The last conference, which
of | was held at Paris, sent him to
I Brookston.
teer Fire Department has a ban-
quet. Either the members of the or-
ganization, or the business men of
the city, stage the event. Last
year the firemen were hosts unto
themselves. This year a number of
business men saw to it that a feast
worthwhile was given for the fire-
men who fight our fires and save the
adjacent property when a conflagra-
tion starts—often saving the build-
ing in which the fire originates with
only slight damage, whereas if al-
lowed to ' proceed, unmolested, the
flames wouldn’t only eat up the pro-
perty they began their work, but
would also make short work of oth-
er houses contiguous.
The banquet Monday night was at
the Golf Club, was one of the best
ever given in honor of the firemen,
but none too good for these men.
The following was the menu:
Oyster Cocktail
Fruit Salad Olives Sweet Pickles
Turkey with Oyster -Dressing and
Cranberry Sauce
English Peas Candied Yams
Ice Cream Coffee Noir
The Rev. J. G. Varner, on invita-
tion of James Anderson, president
of the Fire Department, returned
thanks for the meal.
When the dinner was over Mr.
Anderson called on various ones to
talk, and the following were among
those who happily responded: Van
Case, Ed Peters, one of the oldest
firemen, Jack Gouge, the youngest,
A. Englander, Alban McRae, Dr.
Loughmiller, Dr. Jack Saunders, C.
O. Bellenger, C. R. Inglish, Mack
Watson,. R. D. Owens, Joe B. John-
son, and Dr. Varner.
At this juncture President Ander-
son read a telegram from A. J.
Stevenson, away out in Los Angeles,
California, the /country they make
the stars in the movies.
Good old ‘‘Steve.” Remember
him ? Aye, there was a fireman.
When he got on the job, and got
“het up” to the point that there was
mo ambiguity in the King’s English,
as flung him, sometimes vieing with
the flames in luridness, something
was bound to happen. Steve’s side-
line was being agent for the Dallas
News. Remember how he would go
found town in his buggy, with his
old grey horse coming tearing out
of the wilderness, delivering the
Dallas News? The horse has long
since gone to horse heaven, but
Steve is still with us in the land of
the living. Merry Christmas, old
fire-fighter,' and a Happy New Year,
hnd when you have mqt the sunset
of the trail, may there be no occa-
sion for a fire company, where you
are going, is the wish of the writer.
Those who helped to get the funds
with which to finance the dinner
were Alban McRae, Rush Catron
and Leon Hairston.
Joe Loy, Milam Anderson and
Lloyd Loftin had charge of arrang-
ing the banquet.
The table decorations, which were
splendid, were under the direction of
Mrs. Joe B. Hrdlicka. They were
remarked on by all as very fine.
Bob Stoddard and; his musicians
made merry music while dinner was
going on, and after that they played
while some of the firemen cut the
pigeon wing, or someother highland
fling.
Mack Watson, who has been a
fireman ever since McKinley was
president, gave a sample of his
terpschorean ability, and had Ginger
Rogers and Fred Astaire been there
they would have been green with
envy. Mack dances almost any-
thing, and never takes his feet off
the floor.
Joe Hrdlicka shakes a wicked leg.
He also throws in some of his best
laughs, while he “trips the light
fantastic.”
Orville Caldwell, one of the fire-
men, could not be there. He was ill.
A smoker, followed by a bridge
game and some other amusements,
ended the delightful affair, and the
firemen headed home, to live, in
dream,s, over the whole evening’s
program of gastronomic delicacies,
£alks and jolly fellows whom they
had met around this truly
board.
festal
W. F. Haden, of Ladonia, was in
Bonham Tuesday. Mr. Haden be-
longs to that good stock of Hadens
who have helped make Ladonia. He
is still on the firing line, doing what
he can for the home town. Stay in
there, W. F.
Word has been received from Ray
Custine, who is at the bedside of his
father in Madisonville, that the eld-
er Custine is very much improved.
Mr. Gustine will return in a few
days. John Dale is seeing after
State Park in his absence.
during the past week.
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT
Geo. P. Blackburn, Judge
New Civil Cases
Arthur A. Coonrod vs Cordelia
Coonrod, divorce.
Nora Hethcock vs Ernest Heth-
cock, divorce.
Hettie Tracy vs John Tracy, di-
vorce.
C. R. Witherspoon vs Arlie With-
erspoon, divorce.
COUNTY COURT
J. E. Spies, Judge
Commissioners’ Court
County officers authorized to ac-
cept from First National Bank $10,-
000. in time claims and accounts
and deliver in lieu thereof that,
amount in interest bearing time
warrants.
Mr. McElhannon to be paid 75
cents each for 50 acres.
The following appointments, ef-
fective January 1, 1939, were made
upon recommendation of commis-
sioners elect.
Joe Carter, superintendent of
county home.
Mrs. Charley Robertslon,, matron
of ladies’ rest room.
Tom Essary, janitor at court
house.
Jess Victory, guardian of road
workers.
Current bills were approved.
County superintendent and audi-
tor authorized to transfer sinking
funds of following school districts,
30, 40, 68, 81, 99, 119 and 125, to re-
gular funds, as indebtedness of
these districts has been paid.
County superintendent and audi-
tor to issue warrants for sinking:
fund "balances of districts 19, 20 and'
57 to Gober Independent District, as
all have been consolidated and funds
refunded in name of District 57.
Auditor authorized to discount all
state warrants on hand payable to
officers salary fund at 1 per cent
discount.
County treasurer to make the fol-
lowing transfers of funds.
$682.14 of court house sinking-
fund to general fund, indebtedness
of this issue having been paid.
$3,272.38 sinking fund of per-
manent road warrant No. 1 to gen-
eral fund, indebtedness having been:
paid.
$111.90 sinking fund permanent
road warrant number 2, same order*
$4,797^45 jury fund, to sinking
funds.
$4, 329.14, county treasurer’s reg-
ular account, to sinking funds.
$2,771.24, general fund to sink-
ing funds.
Order approved superintendent W.
P. A. projects and issuing warrants
in lieu thereof.
Order passed offering C. N. Burt
& Co., 1 per cent commission for re-
funding $38,000. in road and bridge
4 per cent warrants to 3 per cent
bonds.
Order approving $2.94 to North-
east Texas Motor Truck line.
County auditor to advertise for
sale of county jail lot.
New Probate Cases
Application by R. L. Dulaney tu
probate will of r,aura B. Dulaney*
BONHAM BUILDING & LOAN
ASSOCIATION’S DIVIDEND
The Bonham Building & Loan As-
sociation, one of the city’s solid in-
stitutions, has declared its 2 1-2 per
cent semi-annual dividend. This in-
stitution is on a sound basis. It is
ready to aid building more houses
in Bonham.
NOTICE
All certified clients are urged to
call at the commodity storeroom im-
mediately for their Christmas fruit.
E. C. Frost, County Supervisor,
Fannin County.
Miss Mary Sweeney is home for
the holidays. She teaches in Center
College, Danville, Kentucky.
Miss Maila Hughes, of Paris, is
here as the guest of her sister,
Miss Wilma Hughes.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Bonham Herald staff wishes
the advertisers and readers a most
merry Christmas. May the coming
years be as pleasant for you as you
have npide the past for us. In 1939,
as in the past, we shall strive to make
The Herald as useful as possible.
To that jend we covet your continued
cooperation.
MISS MYRTLE HANCOCK
C. R. INGLISH
CLEBURNE HOGUE
J. ELBERT SHEA
BEN REAVES
KENNETH THOMAS
JOE LOWREY
MR. AND MRS. G. R. NEWBY
And our 150 loyal correspondents
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Newby, G. R. The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1938, newspaper, December 22, 1938; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth648826/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fannin County Historical Commission.