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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1968
Page
2
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A biblical excerpt from Zephaniah 1:1-9 urges humility and obedience to seek the Lord. The accompanying thought for the day, attributed to Chan-Hie Kim, emphasizes that God is never distant when we seek Him.
The Hail Quilting Club held its yearly Christmas dinner and program at Mrs. Icy McCormack’s home with baked ham and covered dishes. Mrs. Wanda Barker read Luke 2 20 verses, others shared Christmas poems, and gift exchanges revealed secret pals.
Memphis Tennessee UPI reports that James Earl Ray faces intensified surveillance in his cell as his attorneys seek a venue change for his murder trial over Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His guards report multiple disciplinary suspensions and defense counsel Percy Foreman argues the public image of Ray harms jurors. Foreman plans to move the case and Ray is due to appear before Judge Battie with trial set for March 3 after a prior delay.
Dallas and Fort Worth officials plan a Wednesday ground breaking for a regional airport to cover 18 000 acres near midway between the two cities The project aims to cost 400 million to 500 million with an initial 285 million for operation by late 1972 The airport will open with four runways 11 000 and 9 000 feet long and room for two more north south runways in the late 1970s or early 1980s Future extensions could lengthen runways to 26 000 feet on the 18 000 acre site
Former New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey says he will not join President elect Richard Nixon's administration. In a statement through his lawyer Burdell Bixby, Dewey notes 25 years in public life and his return to private life, while praising Nixon as a friend and future president.
Funeral services for Oliver Earl Durham first class USN 27 killed in action in Vietnam November 27 will be held at the Church of Christ this afternoon. Ministers Delbert Tyler and Charles Kuhn will officiate. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Durham a Honey Grove native served eight years in the Navy. He is survived by wife Caroline and daughter Guinevere of Paris, mother Dorothy Kenmore of Paris, sister Dolly Ann Harwell of Dallas, stepfather A. L. McBurnett of Honey Grove, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Brackcen of Tulsa.
Funeral services for 82 year old Mrs. Mary Anime Melson of Bonham were conducted at Wise Funeral Chapel with Rev. Morris Robbins officiating. Interment followed in Sandy Cemetery. She died December 5 1968 in a Bonham nursing home. Survivors include four sons three daughters three sisters 22 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Active pallbearers were grandsons Danny McCullough James Melson Steven Melson Terry Crumby Jack McFarlin and Ray Edward Clements.
Funeral services for Oran Roy 75 of Ivanhoe will be at Wise Funeral Chapel at 2 p m Sunday with interment in Sandy cemetery. A retired farmer born April 14 1893 in Ivanhoe he died December 6 1968 in a Bonham hospital. Survivors include two sons Arthur Vaughn Roy of Los Gatos California A D Roy of Fort Worth a daughter Mrs Robert L Atkins of San Jose California and six grandchildren.
UPI reports the Pearl Harbor day of infamy anniversary passed quietly with a brief Navy authorized ceremony aboard the USS Antona Memorial for state legislators honoring 2,409 Americans who died on December 7, 1941. The attack involved 353 Japanese planes over Oahu, sinking 18 ships, damaging 46, and killing 2,064 sailors, 228 soldiers, 109 Marines, and 68 civilians.
Buddy Dodson the sole 1967 68 Purple Warrior starter to return will miss action as he undergoes knee surgery this week after an injury in the McKinney game. Bob Jenkins replaced him in the second half and played the Grapevine contest.
Lisbon sources report former Prime Minister Antonio Salazar, 79, remains with normal vital functions after a massive stroke on September 16 and his replacement as head of government announced earlier.
Gov elect Preston Smith called his inauguration a traditional giant occasion open to all. A victory dinner January 20 and a prayer breakfast king-size parade and several inaugural balls are planned. The noon January 21 ceremony will be in front of the capitol with Ben Ramsey and Elmer C. Baum as co chairmen.
The first West Texas governor aims for a festive Western spirit with country music at inaugural balls. Officials expect several events to accommodate all guests with at least four balls planned at downtown hotels, a motor hotel, and the Austin City Auditorium where the Grand March will showcase Smith and state officials.
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