13 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1974
Page
1
The piece argues against legalizing euthanasia for the elderly or disabled, labeling the phrase quality of life as a cover for state control over life and death. It cites Dr. J. C. Willke and stresses Christian values and the value of every human life.
Miss Na Farris 76 a Bonham resident and native of De Mes C. will have services Thursday at 16 00 at First Presbyterian church Bonham. Born July 15 1898 in Holmes Syria she came to the United States as an adult and lived in Florida before moving to Bonham in 197. She helped care for nieces and nephews and is survived by brother Eugene Farris and a niece Mrs E C Williams of Bonham and another grand niece Mrs Bruce Grifo Seee Fia. Pallbearers include Jimmy Collins Jimmie Buford David Murray Nolan Ashmore Gene Danner Robert Lockhart Jim Wiggins Charles Ussary.
Funeral services for Willon A. Carter were held at a Presbyterian church with pastors Rev. Sammy Rice and Rev. Tom Prentiss officiating. Serres Funeral Home directed arrangements in Honey Grove. Born July 10, 1802 in Honey Grove, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William M. Carter. He married Minnie Cooper on June 23, 1912 in Honey Grove. He was a member of the church in Honey Grove. Survived by one son Carter of Richardson, two daughters in Dallas and Mrs. Ruth Beacher of Half Moon Bay, Calif. Also survived by four brothers Albert and Robert Carter of Honey Grove, Amos Carter of Tom Bean, Ruben Carter of Oklahoma, ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Max Siebenthal, C. E. Joyce, Arthur Carter, Harvey Nunnalee, Louie Melton, and Theo Avery.
New York Fannin county data show 35.4 percent of women over 16 in the labor force, amounting to 3 220 of 9 000 working age women. Compared with 1960 28.7 percent, the rise reflects expanded roles in retail offices factories teaching health and service fields. The male labor force stands at about 62.9 percent.
An earthquake measuring about not very large rattled parts of Los Angeles County at 7.4 a.m. PDT. It was felt in the San Fernando Valley and Pasadena but not in Santa Monica, with no damage reported. The UPI Los Angeles bureau noted the tremor on the eighth floor of a downtown building as police received many calls.
City and political figures react to tax proposals as Charles Evers weighs in with Ev Tax policy stance and Misa details, reflecting local tensions over public finance and civil rights era concerns.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Bells for Harry L. Duncan 53 who died Tuesday night August 13 1974 in a Dallas hospital after a long illness. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery directed by Mullican Little Funeral Home. Duncan born April 12 1921 in Eastland was a WWII Army veteran and former justice of the peace in Bells. He is survived by his wife Mary Stanley of Bells, a daughter Mrs Robert McCauley of Snyder, three brothers Walter Duncan of Bells Jack and Ike Duncan of Fort Worth, four sisters Mrs Roscoe Yeary Mrs Bessie Taylor and others. Family visitation at the funeral home Wednesday night 7:30 to 8:30.
Graveside services are set for Thursday at 3 30 p m at Dodd City cemetery for Sherri Nichole Spiller four day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Danny Spiller of Shreveport Louisiana. The infant died Tuesday August 13 1974 in a Shreveport hospital and is survived by twin sister Sherri Michelle a brother Michael Heath and grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Lasater of Bonham and Mr Mrs Quinton Spiller of Dodd City.
Funeral services for Nora McBroom Leonard 88 will be Thursday at 2 30 PM at First Baptist Church in Leonard. The burial follows in Leonard Cemetery. She was born October 19 1885 in Middletown Tennessee and married James L McBroom in 1902. She is survived by four sons, a sister, and a brother.
Sadat in Beirut interview says Arab nations mobilize if Israel sharpens military moves after Israeli naval raid on the Lebanese coast. One killed, five wounded in Al Rashidiyeh gunboat attack. Nixon's Iraq? No, Nixon helped Israel but policy shifted. Ford to meet Fahmi to discuss postwar reconstruction and Suez Canal plans.
Carmen Salvino captured the $5,000 New Jersey Open title in Edison, defeating Bowler of the Year Don McCune 208 to 192 in the final. The Chicago veteran earned his 12th championship as the event concluded Tuesday night after a weekend start.
Senate and House negotiators agreed on a 23 percent rise in Vietnam era veterans educational benefits the largest since World War II. The measure would raise monthly stipends to 270 for singles 321 for married with no children and 366 for married with one child plus 23 for each additional dependent. It also funds up to 1000 a year in loans over ten years from a 7 billion life insurance trust.
A large crowd attended the Gober Community Club dinner meeting. Fannin County Juvenile Officer Jeff Ellis spoke on youth and parent challenges, urging parental supervision, counseling for drug issues, and community cooperation to report and guide youths toward respecting the law.
In Honolulu an ABA 185000-member body considers a resolution on whether former President Richard Nixon should receive legal immunity. Chesterfield Smith led a Rules Committee move to bring a vote for delegates Thursday. Observers expect the measure to fail or pass as a weaker immunity model.
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