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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
2
A fragmentary line lists a regional advertising representative and rate figures for a Texas daily press league, citing 35¢ weekly and larger year totals toward general advertising accounts.
A UPI survey finds ongoing defiance of the Supreme Court ban on school Bible reading. Courts are being circumvented by interpretations, with Alabama observing bold acts by officials and Governor George Wallace pledging to read aloud in class. Pennsylvania and California appear compliant.
The Fan nin County Electric Cooperative renewed its leadership for another year with Harold Walker and Frank Wishard rejoining the board from Districts 2 and 4. Zeek Dockery of Trenton was reelected board president. Joe Cobb of Texas Electric Co-Operatives spoke on market growth and the need to rebuild damaged lines after storms.
Mrs E Leatherwood chaired a Monday morning gathering of the Women’s Society of Christian Service in the parlor of First Methodist Church. Members heard committee reports and circle chairmen updates while plans were unveiled for a one o clock luncheon for Bonham Garden Club members on Oct 9.
Women of the church meet in three circles to discuss Gospel of Matthew topics The King Is Disgraced Evangelism and related questions were explored Circle 3 met with Mrs Manning Circle 1 gathered at the educational building with Mrs Carmichael hosting Circle 2 met at Mrs Creekmore home and refreshments were served to participants
UPI reports Justice William Douglas 64 and Joan Carl Martin 23 wed in Buffalo. The couple plans a month long camping honeymoon in the Montana Washington mountains. Douglas recently divorced Merces Hester after five days. Brides parents John and Mrs Martin hosted a small reception. Martin, Allegheny College graduate, met Douglas when he lectured there in 1961.
Community birthday notes honor residents including Aug, Sandra Cheeks, Craig Van Kirk, Jan Atkins, Bobby Mc Farlin, Barbara Clark, Joe C Johnson, Robert Burresd, Carole Jackson, Ralph Ledgv Jr, Billy Cleo West, Mrs J D Tadlock, Donna E Jaine, Denny Mark Lous Sanderson Wise Dean West, Miss Alice Lipscomb, Wineta Matlock, Tenn Crabtree, Frerett Denne, Mrs Clodaph Burrett.
Carl G Anders and family recently returned from a three year German tour. After visiting his father Howard Anders and aunt Mrs. Roy Reed, the family plans to travel to Orlando Florida. Also visiting are James Rafferty from Labrador and the Stephens family from Lubbock.
The Young People's Sunday school class from the Baptist church picnicked at Devil's Den Okla on Saturday. Attendees included the teacher and class members.
In London UPI reports a humorous profile of Harold Macmillan likened to a golf comeback artist. The prime ministerial figure, famed for late surges, is described as a Sunday duffer who steadies after setbacks and resumes leadership amid crisis.
A UPI-almanac snapshot notes Macmillan’s renewed image after the Moscow test ban treaty, amid ongoing Profumo scandal fallout. It questions whether the 70 year old leader will guide Britain through the next election as poll trends shift.
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