The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 11, Ed. 1 Monday, September 27, 1937 Page: 1 of 4
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FANNIN COUNTY FAIR
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 2
RURAL FANNIN COUNTY’S NEWSPAPER
FANNIN COUNTY FAIR
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 2
THE BONHAM HERALD
SEMI-WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVE RY MONDAY AND THURSDAY
VOLUME XI
BONHAM. TEXAS, MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 27, 1937
NO. 11
Twelfth Fannin County Fair Starts Tuesday, September 28
HUNDREDS KILLED AND WI NDED IN BOMBING
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Shanghai, iChina—Lius gruesome phooograpn suiows me aeau aim the
wounded being carried off Nanking Road 'after the Sincere bombing. In
this particular skirmish there were more than 195 killed and upwards from
470 wounded. Photos were flown to America on the China Clipper.
H. D. CLUBS
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT
Following is the reported attend-
ance at Bonham Sunday schools:
First Baptist ....................
... 231
280
First Methodist ........
217
238
First Christian ...............
.... 132
125
Calvary Baptist .............
.... 93
111
Clark Memorial M, E.
...... 72
69
Church of Christ ..........
....... 78
80
Presbyterian .....................
....... 51
81
Nazarene .............................
.... 98
48
Total....
.......972
1032
The Bonhi Warriors lost their open-
ing game last Friday night to Rock-
wall by a score of 20 to 6, This
week they journey to Sulphur Springs
The next home game will be Octo-
ber 7 with Plano.
stant and are swallowed up in
ness.
“But the bright morning or eve-
ning star women who give the most
light to the world are such women
as the first lady of the land, Mrs. F.
D. Roosevelt, whose aim is to help the
most people any and all times, re-
gardless of whether the newspaper
man gets it all., She does not seek
headlines. Many such ladies are
scattered throughout our land.
“The last class of news women I
would mention are the ones that are
always on the job and in a modest
way with no desire for publicity but
their chief aim to help their fellow
man in home, school, church or state
or even abroad are such women as
our own retiring home demonstration
agent, Miss Minnie Eldridge, Mrs. Al-
bert Taylor, Mrs. John Palm ore and
.countless church, school and club
leaders who have no other desire
than to uplift humanity. These
might be classed as steady, constant
stars.
“And, too, there are millions of
ihomje-makers who occasionally gJet
mentioned in the paper, but who are
part of the foundation of the world.
These might be called invisible stars,
yet stars nevertheless.”
0 tjjjfer talks on “Women in the
new^fcand “School Lunches” were
m^jcie by Mrs. M. J. Fowler, Mrs. J.
Sudderth and Mrs. John Hale and
Mrs. D. Chapman.
The president outlined plans for
Achievement Day which will be in
October. Plans for the fair were al-
so discussed.
Augie
“Women in the news may foe
likened to the stars in the firma-
ment,” said Mrs. W. P. Miller in Au-
gie club meeting at the club house,
September 7, “just as there are
comets, shooting stars, morning
•or evening stars, steady shining stars
that are constant and not so spec-
tacular, so also are women who hap-
pen to get their names in our many
newspapers. Those like comets
blaze great headlines in our papers
and create much broadcasting and
talk, but soon are forgotten, because
their aim was notoriety and self-
gain with little thought for good to
humanity. Miss Earhart might be
considered as such. Also many
criminals who dare to risk character
and perhaps life for publicity sake! _ _ T ,, , „
or self gain are like shooting stars ^rs- F. Loschke would attend the
that catch the public eye for an in.| council at Bonham the following Sat-
dark-f ur<*ay’ 'September 18.
After business was disposed of,
Mrs. R. L. Bright and Mrs. G. Dut-
ton gave some interesting accounts of
j trips they have recently made.
I Mrs. Bright told of a delightful
■trip she took to New Mexico visiting
■ sujh noted places as Hot Springs near
Ls Cruces. The Conscience dam be-
ing built near Tucumcari, and the
Snow mountains in the desert beyond
Clovis. These are a chain of
mountains covered with land resem-
bling white sugar, and are considered
one of the 7 wonders of New Mexico.
Mrs. Dutton told of her trip to
Texarkana, Shreveport, La., a pot-
tery plant in Arkansas and the oil
fields in East Texas.
Wilma Jean Dutton assisted her
mother in serving delicious refresh-
ments.
A get acquainted social meeting
was held recently at the home of Mrs.
Calvin Neely with 10 members and
our new home agent Miss Dozier
present. It was a real party with
fun, games, stunts and refreshments.
We. were happy to meet Miss Dozier,
and we feel that Fannin County is in-
deed fortunate in securing her as our
new home agent.
Our president and her fair com-
mittee hope to have all products and
entries ready to take to Bonham by
9 o’clock, Monday morning Septem-
ber 27.
Official Fair Program
FIRST DAY—TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
School Children’s Day—All school children of Fan-
nin County and Bryan County, Oklahoma will be
admitted free; also one-half price on all rides
on the Yellowstone Shows to school children.
10:00 a. in. Grand Parade. Gates-to Fair Grounds
open immediately after.
11:00 a. m. Judging in the Textile Department.
1:00 p. m. Judging Horse and Mule Department.
1:30 p. m. Giving recognition to Gold Star 4-H Boys
and Girls by Hon. Sam Rayburn.
5 to 6 p. m. Broadcast from grounds over KRRV
8:00 p. m. Band'Concert, Sherman Young Men’s
Booster Club.
10:00 p. m. Spectacular aerial fireworks display.
Yellowstone Shows on the Midway with special at-
tractions and free acts.
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
9:00 a. m. Gates open.
9:00 a. m. Judging Agriculture Department.
9:00 a. m. Judging Swine Department.
10:00 a, m. Judging Bird Department.
1:00 p. m. Judging Poultry Department.
1:00 p. m. Judging ArLDepartment
1:00 p. m. Judging Floricultural Department
1:00 p. m. Judging Curio, Antique, Model Depart-
ment.
5 to 6 p. m. Broadcast from grounds over KRRV
8:00 p'. m. Stamps Quartette.
Yellowstone Shows on the Midway with special at-
tractions and free acts.
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
9:00 a. m. Gates Open. Home Demonstration Club
and Jersey Cattle. All Home Demonstration
Club women of Fannin, Lamar, Grayson, Hunt,
Delta, and Collin County, Texas, and Bryan
County, Oklahoma, will be guests of the Fair
Association on that day.
9:00 a. m. Judging Cattle Department.
2:00 p. m. Judging Sheep Department.
5 to 6 p. m. Broadcast from grounds over KRRV
8:00 p. m. Amateur Audition contest. Cash prizes
to winners.
Yellowstone Shows on the Midway with special at-
tractions and free acts.
FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
9:00 a. m. Gates open.
3:00 p. m. Automobile given away free.
5 to 6 p. m. Broadcast from grounds over KRRV
8:00 p. m. Musical jamboree and Old Fiddlers’ Con-
test. Cash prizes to winners.
Yellowstone Shows on the Midway with special at-
tractions and free acts.
FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
9:00 Gates open. Everybody’s day.
5 to 6 p. m. Broadcast from grounds over KRRV
Yellowstone Shows on the Midway with special at-
tractions and free acts.
GIRLS’ CLUB DEPARTMENT
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Allens Chapel
New plans for the Fannin County
Fair was the main subject discussed
at the club meeting held at the home
of Mrs. George Dutton last Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. R. 'L. Bright pointed out that
practically all opportunities for
prizes on entries either by individuals
or communities are open equally to
those not connected with home dem-
onstration club work, and; those who
are club members; and that all en-
tries will be judged on the point sys-
tem this year. It may be expected
that H. D. and 4-H clubs will meet
with quite a bit of competition in
farm products, canned goods, band
fork, etc.
As the time for the fair draws near
everyone is getting busy collect-
ing products and various kinds of ex-
hibits hoping that our community
may make a good showing.
ing the business session the
it, Mrs. Calvin Neely, asked
etter be read from the Home
Miss Allie Dozier, relative to
arketing booth the council is
■ing at the |aif this year. It
ided that Mrs. C. Neely and
Edhube
The largest attendance of the year
was present at a meeting of Home
demonstration club, Monday evening
September 20.
A business meeting was presided
over by the President, Mrs. E. C.
Parker. At this time old and new
business was disposed of in the usual
way. Mrs. J. J. Cunningham gave
a report of council and the various
committees gave itheir repoi’ts. At
this time a pre-fair meeting was held
Members of the club decided to try
to meet all goals and committees ap-
pointed to help with the work.
The hostesses served delicious
punch to 17 members and quite a
number of guests.
Longbranch
The Longbranch club met Septem-
ber 13 in the home of Mrs. G. W. Jen-
kins with a good attendance it being
such a busy time of the year. Min-
utes read by the secretary and ap-
proved. The sunshine committee re-
ported four visits to the sick.
Thd towel booth at the fair was dis-
cussed as Longbranch will have
(charge of that booth.
It was also moved and carried that
our club pay 25 cents on a present for
Miss Eldridge.
The achievement day program was
discussed.
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Miss Edith Dennis, Superintendent
Mrs. T. E. Ramsey, Mrs. O. W.
Woodson, Mrs. Jno. Peterson, Mrs.
Cola Orendoff, Mrs. Truman Griffis,
Mrs. Bs D. Minor, Miss Christine
Smith, Mrs. James A. Freeman, Mrs.
J. A. Denton, Mrs. Guy Allen, Mrs.
Jim Tallent, Mrs. ,S. J. Crumpacker,
Mrs. Bud London, Miss Alda Sanders,
Miss Bessie Bean, Miss Edith Dennis,
Mrs. Edd Sherer, Mrs. Ruby Parker,
Mrs. J. D. Price, and Mrs. Ray C. Ed-
wards, sponsors.
Senior Girls
Hat Stand: 1st, M,erle Ramsey, Al-
len’s chapel. 2nd, Lucille Blassin-
game, English. 3rd, Lois Bearden,
Edhube. 4th Kathryn Bcroggins, Ed-
hube.
Shoe Rack: 1st, Merle Ramsey, Al-
len’s Chapel. 2nd, Ruby Lois McGee,
English. 3rd, Kathryn Loschke, Al-
len’s Chapel. 4th, Lois Bearden, Ed-
hube.
Gown: 1st, Lucille Blassingame;
Engls-h. 2nd, Merle Ramseey, Allen’s
Chapel. 3rd, Lois Otts, Whiteshed.
4th, Miary Elsie Woodson, Gober.
Apron: 1st, Lucille Blassingame,
English. 2nd, Lois Bearden, Edhube.
3rd, Oleta Deary, Gober. 4th, Mary
Jo Denton, Telephone.
Dress: 1st, Lois Otts, Whiteshed.
2nd, Merle Ramsey, Allen’s Chapel.
3rd, Mary Elsie Woodson, Gober.
FAIR BOOSTER TRIPS
FFA OFFICERS
Mrs. Clyde Kingdon came from
Chicago today for a visit with her sis-
ters, Mrs. D.R. Enochs and Mrs. G.
R. Newby.
Mrs. M. A. Taylor returned this
morning from >St. Paul, Minnesota.
WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL DEDICATED
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(Spl to CFI)—Photo shows the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, a living
memorial to the late humorist erected on the slopes of Cheyenne mountain,
one and one-half miles south of Colorado Springs. Built by Spencer Pen-
rose, close friend of Rogers. Picture shows the huge crowd that attended
the dedication of this memorial on Labor Day. The tower is equipped with
most elaborate set of chimes and vibraharp in the United .States and has
been declared by engineers to be the foremost “singing tower” in the
world. There is not a nail or a piece of wood in the entire structure of
the tower.
FAIR PARADE TUESDAY
The second fair booster trip was
made last Thursday evening. Bailey
was the first stop where the Bonhi
band entertained a good sized crowd
who were awaiting- the boosters.
The second stop was Randolph where
the streets were filled with greeters.
Trenton was the final place visited
that night and again the trippers
were met by a large group. After
the band numbers and talks over the
loud speakers, the Trenton home dem-
onstration ladies served lunch to the
visitors. On the way back to Bon-
ham a large number stopped to visit
the Leonard fair.
, The third booster trip was made
Friday afternoon, leaving Blonhiam
at 4 o’clock and going to Ladonia.
Driving into town with auto horns
tooting, the horn on Philip Wise’s
refused to quit until it was discon-
nected. During the concert by the
Bonhi band, Bonham newspapers and
car tickets were distributed. Hon-
ey Grove was the last stop of this
year’s trips, and a hearty welcome
was given the caravan.
The following is some idea as to
how the parade will form, using
about the same system as heretofore.
Everyone is urged to keep the parade
in mind and remember that it takes
representatives from all the business
interests of the city along with others
such as schools, farm floats, horse-
back riders, bicycles, clowns and
everything to make a good long color-
ful parade.
The parade will be led by two
motorcycle patrolmen. Next will be
Sheriff Chaney and Chief of Police
Biggerstaff on horseback with flags
Next will be the fire department, and
Bonhi Band followed by fair officials,
city and county officials. Next comes
decorated floats.
These are all expected to form on
North Main Street, all other divisions
in this order, and will be fed in to
the main line of march as directed
by the superintendent of each divi-
sion. It will not be necessary to
say now who each group will follow
back of the floats as this can only
be determined by the Parade Mar-
shall as the line moves. Schools
have been assigned, Tenth Street
west of Main; all Army representa-
tives West 9th; bicycles, West 8th,
F. C. Priestly, Supt. Small children
or all others on bicycles who are not
trying for a prize will form at the
corner of the First Christian church.
Impersonations, West Seventh, Mrs.
Henry Chaney. Clowns and Comics
8th east of Main, Virgil Wilson.
Pioneer Days, etc., 9th East of Main,
C. R. -Inglish. Decorated automo
biles 10th East of Main, Choice
Moore. Farm machinery,, 11th East
of Main. Miscellaneous, West of
Main on 11th. All horseback riders
will meet at Simpson Park at 9:30,
Hutch Leatherwood and Joe B. John-
son in charge. A marker will be
placed at the beginning point of each
division. March will be down Main
street completely around the square
■and straight out to the Fair grounds.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
AUSTIN
Dallas, Texas
September 24, 1937.
Judge J. E. Spies
Bonham, Texas
Dear Judge S^pies:
Know you will foe happy to learn
that the Highway Commission has
authorized a project from Bonham
south a distance of 4.5 on Highway
No. 78, grading and drainage struc-
tures and base at an approximate ex-
penditure of $54,000.00 and plans
are now being prepared iby the De-
partment, '(which, when completed,
will permit the work to start.
Am indeed glad for you people
that this was possible as I know it
will foe of great benefit to Bonham.
With kind regards, I remain
Sincerely,
Harry Hines.
DEATHS
Miss Lena Carpenter
Miss Lena Elnora Carpenter died
in the Baylor Hospital, Dallas, Sept.
17, following an illness of nine days.
The remains were brought back to
Dodd City'and laid to rest beside
her father and mother in the Dodd
City cemetery. Funeral services were
held at 3:30 Saturday afternoon at
the First Methodist church of Dodd
City, where she placed her member-
ship in childhood. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr. Morgan, pas-
tor, assisted by Rev. R. L. Ely.
The pallbearers were her nephews,
Walter Carpenter of Sherman, Neil
Thorne, Willie Carpenter, Cleburne
and Preston Hogue all of Bonham,
and a brother-in-law, Henry Lyday,
of Dallas.
She is survived by three brothers
and four sisters, Fred Carpenter of
Hamlin, Wesley Carpenter of Sher-
man, Theo Carpenter of Bonham,
Mrs. H. M. Beeler of Amarillo, Mrs.
H. W. Lyday of Dallas, Mrs. J. E.
Hogue and Mrs. Lee Thorne of Bon-
ham. She also leaves a number of
other relatives.
Born Feb. 22, 1891 at Athens, Ala.,
Lena Elnora Carpenter moved south
of Dodd City at an early age and
lived there for about 25 years. She
attended State Teachers College at
Commerce and then taught school for
about thirteen years in the rural
sections of Fannin County and in
West Texas. Ten years ago she moved
to Dallas to make her home with
her sister/ Mrs. H.W. Lyday, with
whom she lived until the time of her
death. She was a good Christian
woman and was loved by everyone
who knew her, and her many, many'
friends of this section mourn her
loss.—A Friend.
Earl Wayne Cravens
Earl Wayne Cravens, 3 year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cravens,
died at 5:20 A. M. Sunday. He was
born in Fannin county, March 17,
1934.
Funeral services were conducted
at 4 P. M. Sunday at Lamasco by
Rev. S. R. Smith, with interment at
the Lamasco cemetery.
Surviving besides the parents are
the following half-brothers and sis-
ters: Carl of Ozona, Bert of Burk-
hardt, Lewis, Mrs. Floyd McKelva,
Miss Maggie C., Mrs. Elmer Eason
and Mrs. Allen Morris of Bonham.
Peter Andrew Herriage
Funeral services for Peter Andrev
Herriage, 61, who died at 9:15 Sun
day in the Boyd community, wen
(held at Boyd at 1:30 P. M., conducte<
by Rev. C. P. Sansom.
He was born November 17, 187<
in Arkansas and had lived in Fannii
county most of his life.
PAY TAXES EARLY
The Future Fanners of America of
Bonhi elected the following officers:
Preside nt—Manurice Laugihlin.
Vice-ipresident—Cecil Fairchild.
Secretary—E. C. Parker, Jr.
Reporter—Billy McConnell.
Farm Watch Dog— William Car-
penter.
Parliamentarian—Howard Barron.
Historian— Glenn Magouirk.
There are 133 in the class this
year.
The total value of mineral produc-
tion of the South in 1935 was $1,-
414,163,000 (billions), more than 38
per cent of the national total. Pet-
roleum. products, according to the
All-South Development Council, ac-
counted for 413.8 per cent of this
southern total. Since 1910 the
South’s mineral output has increased
by 23.3 percent while the rest of the
country shows a gain of .but 40 per
cent. -
S. McGlasson, agent for the T and
P Railway, today paid the city $1282.-
50 taxes for the railroad. They were
not due for four months and this was
a generous gesture on the part of the
railway toward the finances of the
city and schools.
W. R. Morriss of Dodd. City was
brought to the Allen Memorial Hos-
pital Sunday having fradtqfred. an
arm cranking a car.
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Newby, G. R. The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 11, Ed. 1 Monday, September 27, 1937, newspaper, September 27, 1937; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth993415/m1/1/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bonham Public Library.