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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1968
Page
2
A Fort Worth jury ruled Charles Roy Hefley insane and to be returned to Rusk State Hospital, disagreeing with officials who said he was sane. Hefley had confessed to raping, beating and stabbing Mrs. Carolyn Adams Whitcher and tossing her two infant sons into the Trinity River. Whitcher welcomed the decision, while hospital officials planned further tests before any recertification.
Bonham Lions attended the summer Olympics at Mexico City Thursday noon. Dr. and Mrs. Homer Jones spent 10 days in Mexico City during the Olympics, showing and narrating colored slides as the program feature. Marvin Kincaid and Tony Thompson were introduced as Junior Lions.
Governor Connally urged HUD to intervene to preserve a 100 year old Convent of the Incarnate Ward in Brownsville slated for demolition for a public housing project. The convent, dedicated December 25 1968, is a Texas historical landmark since 1962 and is sought to be saved without delaying the housing plan.
Bill B. Roberts of Lone Star Gas Co. elected president of the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce for 1969. New officers include Dr. H. H. Milford C. E. Yarbrough Anstey Aleander and Alvin L. Fields as secretary treasurer. Directors elected for two year terms are D. E. Brooks James Dupree Roy Lochridge Lyle Wise Johnny Avery J. W. Haimmacks Rayford Stroud W. E. Poimboeuf and R. T. Avery. Holdover directors are Jack Shelton Frank Welch Joel Morrow D. R. Black John Barrett Frank Dobbs and Earl Collins. Installation set for Feb 3 at the Civic Center.
The Woodmen Grove 6527 Christmas dinner and party at Mr. and Mrs. B. Milton home drew about 25 members. Mrs. Vernon Henegar gave the invocation as gifts were exchanged and carols sung. Reba Starkey was installed as president with Miss Mary Sheridan as installing officer. other officers included Willie Wait Nellie Durham Virginia Myers Margie Durham Jean Sagely Billie Joe Sudderth, Arlie Witherspoon Audrey Parker Rachel Todd Eva Milton Myrtis Smith. Guests included Miss Sheridan Addie D Houston and Elinor Hudson from Dallas.
Frances Pickens daughter of Mrs. J. M. Jenkins of 306 Allen Ave was profiled in a national art education magazine for teachers in November. She chairs the Kamameha Schools art department in Honolulu Hawaii and credits mentor I W Evans with sparking her early interest in art. The feature includes her photography of native Hawaiian children art works and the article The Numbers Game and the Self discusses personal art in the computer era and its role in maintaining meaning through self expression.
Mrs J B Crumby was honored with a surprise birthday dinner November 21 at the Sherman home of her daughter the Medcalfs in Ravenna Honorees husband J B Crumby of Ravenna attended Co hosts were Mr and Mrs Arthur Crumby of Bonham Others present were Mr and Mrs Eldon Frair Mrs Larry Frair Jeff and Mrs Jessie Woodruff all of Bonham along with the honoree’s daughter and son in law Glen and M r s Medcalf
The Baptist W M U of the Baptist church in Ector hosts a week of prayer at 9:30 a.m. each weekday from December 26. Mrs Do W Witherspoon leads the program titled His Mercy to Proclaim with devotionals by Mrs John W Smith and Mrs L H Howell and other members presenting parts. Men led the program Wednesday night.
Texas A M quarterback Edd Hargett and two teammates were among six Texas A M selections for the South squad for the Blue Gray game to be played December 28 at Cramton Bowl. Krueger, a 235 pound middle guard, and Bill Hobbs joined Hargett on the team. Hargett threw 2 321 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. Krueger earned second team All America honors.
The Bonham Sears store employees and families held their annual covered dish supper and Christmas party at the Ravenna Community Center on Monday night December 2. Hubert Eaton gave the invocation before the meal. Gifts were exchanged after. The group presented a gift to the store manager and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Wilson.
The First United Presbyterian Church of Mesquite presents Canticles of Christmas by T. W. Dean at Main Street Presbyterian Church Sunday at p.m. The combined adult and children’s choirs are directed by Dr. James Huddleston with Mrs. Huddleston as organist. Rev A R Osborne and his wife host choir members beforehand.
New officers of Fannin County home demonstration clubs will attend a training school to learn duties. The session is Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Texas Power and Light Co. auditorium, announced by home demonstration agent Mrs. Mable London. All new officers are urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wait Sr. returned from a Thanksgiving visit to Nashville Tennessee with their son Allen Wait and his family. They toured many sights including The Heritage home of Andrew Jackson, which Mr Wait described as especially interesting.
The Second Sunday Singing will be held at the Corinth Baptist church Sunday between 2 and 4 p.m. Billy Caylor, president, announced the event inviting all singers and those who enjoy gospel singing to attend the two hour program.
Funeral services were held for Roy Price 74, Canyon, former Bonham resident, at LaCrone Funeral chapel Canyon with Rev. H J McWilliams officiating. Interment Memory Gardens. Price, veteran of World War II and former watch repairman, died Nov 26 1968 in Amarillo VA hospital. He moved from Bowie to Amarillo to work at the VA hospital then to Canyon in 1947 to run a grocery. Survivors include his wife two sons a daughter a brother a sister 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
John D. McKenzie 89 died December 5 1968 in Savoy nursing home after long illness. Funeral at Barnheart Funeral Chapel 2 30 p m Saturday with Grady Langford and G E Turner officiating. Interment Pilot Grove cemetery. Survivors include a half brother Arthur Connor. Active pallbearers listed.
Oran Roy, 75, of Ivanhoe Rt 1, died in a Bonham hospital at 1 a.m. Friday Dec 6 1968 after months of illness. Wise Funeral Home handles arrangements still pending the arrival of two daughters. Survived by daughter Mrs. Robert L. Atking of San Jose Calif. He was a retired farmer born in 1893.
Funeral services for Ed Moran 90 longtime Savoy resident were held at Owens Funeral Chapel Wolfe City at 2 p.m. Friday.
The Rev. Harry Stanley officiated the funeral for Mr Moran at the First Baptist Church in Savoy with interment in Mount Carmel cemetery. He died Thursday December 5 1968 in a Savoy nursing home after a period of declining health. Born January 10 1878 in Mississippi he moved to Texas as a boy and was survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mary Annie Melson 82 of Bonham Rt. 3 died in a Bonham nursing home. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Wise Funeral Chapel with Rev. Morris Robbins officiating. Interment Sandy Cemetery. Survived by four sons, three daughters, three brothers, three sisters, 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Three members of the Black Panthers were held in 50 000 bail on charges of assaulting a policeman and possessing weapons after a pre-dawn attack on the Fifth Precinct in Jersey City. A fourth member remained at large as police found guns and explosives in two raids. Isaiah Rowley, 24, identified as defense minister of the statewide Panthers, among those detained.
Paris defense minister Pierre Messmer defended France leaving NATO and said the alliance could do little to curb the growing Russian naval threat in the Mediterranean.
President elect Nixon visits California for a short eight minute speech at a Century Plaza hotel gala. The $250 per plate dinner honors Cardinal James Francis McIntyre and supports Santa Marta hospital and clinic in a predominantly Mexican American area of Los Angeles. He speaks as one born in the state and urges national unity through concern for the less fortunate.
Sirhan B. Sirhan charged with the Kennedy murder will spend the holidays in jail after Superior Court Judge Herbert Walker overruled a prosecution objection and postponed the start of the trial for the third time at the defense request. The trial now begins January 7 in a steel plated courtroom with closed circuit TV for an overflow news audience.
In Nordheim Texas a 6 foot tall 175 pound man robbed Fire National Bank of Nordheim with a pistol and briefcase, taking 24000 dollars. FBI trainees nearby at a police school responded as alarms went out and roadblocks were set, but the bandit remained at large. He forced cashiers Lindie Voelkel Ruth Hemnze and Charlene Burns into the vault.
December 6 includes Shirley Andrew Jeniree Ramsey and Michael Nichols. December 7 lists Michell Hicks Mrs James Henson. December 9 features Lanetta Dawlven Jim Leatherwood Paul McFarlane Horace Young Katherine Sheets Lloyd Haggard.
Walker announced plans to confine jurors for the duration of the trial, detailing security and in-court procedures. The statement raises questions about juror autonomy and trial transparency amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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