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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1973
Page
2
A 1973 Texas notice corrects erroneous reflections about a fem on diddies or corporations. The notice emphasizes publisher responsibility and newspaper rights. Readers are reminded of subscription rates and advertising representation through a Texas Daily Press League contact.
Children of Edhube Baptist Church present an old fashioned Christmas program on Sunday at 7 pm reenacting the Luke Christmas story with nativity scene shepherds and angels. Public invited to attend the church event.
Miss June Simmons bride elect Rick Pokorny were honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Robert Dale at her home from 7 30 to pm The refreshment table featured white and blue net accents blue candle and white pompon centerpiece Mrs Dale greeted guests and Miss Nancy Dale served white-ice squares with blue flowers Miss Kathy Simmons poured punch from a crystal bowl with silver trays of nuts and mints The co hosts included Mrs Floyd Harper and others Mrs Clarence Simmons mother of the honoree attended The couple plans to marry December 28 1973 at the Armstrong Church of Heist in Denison
Members of the Hail Quilting Club held a Christmas meeting at Mrs Caplinger's home. The program included poems and secret pals, with four members receiving perfect attendance gifts. New officers were named: president Mrs Jack Precettler, vice president Mrs Davie, secretary Mrs Grisham, and vice secretary Mrs Ball Crawford. Three new members joined for 1974 and the year starts January 1 at Mrs Coy Shannon’s in Honey Grove.
Washington UPI Rep Harald FroehlichRoWas warns a new shortage threatens the nation's toilet tissue and other vital paper products due to lack of price controls on domestic pulp and potential pulp exports limits He says rationing may become necessary if Congress does not act soon.
President Nixon raised the rate on Series savings bonds from 5 to 6 percent to attract investors. The change affects purchases after December 4 but does not alter bond prices. A $26 bond remains 18.79 and a $100 bond costs 7 percent with a five year maturity. Higher denomination bonds and Freedom Shares also saw yield increases.
Fannin County Hospital reports patient status at midnight December 10, 1973. Admissions and discharges include in hospital patients and those awaiting transfer or discharge, reflecting ongoing care needs and bed availability in the county facility.
Admission list for December 10 1973 includes names from Bonham Honey Grove Ravenna Ivanhoe and nearby towns. Also notes dismissals for Starlene Welsh Bryan Hutchings Beulah Herriage and Lois Kirkpatrick.
A real estate firm sells 1445 acres in Denton County northwest of Dallas for 18 million in what officials call the largest raw land sale in the area for business development. Buyers include Xerez Corp of Stamford Bridger Petroleum of Canada and Merlin Oil Corp of New York. Xerox plans a Dallas facility on part of the land in 1974.
Hardware stores report sales of medium and small chain saws up as much as 100 percent over last year as people cut wood amid a possible heating fuel shortage. Police logged two gasoline thefts from vehicles, 12 gallons from a truck and 10 gallons from a station wagon, with license numbers obtained.
Funeral services for Isom Young 77 of Ravenna were held at Wise Funeral chapel with Rev. Joe Eubanks officiating. Burial followed at Spring Creek cemetery near Bailey. Mr Young died in Fannin county hospital Saturday. Survivors include two sons two daughters one brother two half brothers one sister two half sisters nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Frank McDonald J C Shuize Kenneth Sewell Dov Walker J P Dixon and David Whisenhunt.
Funeral services for Mrs Essie Jaynes 75 of 906 East 10th street were held Tuesday afternoon at Wise Funeral chapel with Rev Tommy Marshall officiating. Burial was in Duplex cemetery. She died Monday in Methodist Hospital at Dallas. Survivors include one son two daughters two brothers three sisters and eight grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Charlie Holmes John Van Kirk Frank Parsons A M Orick Dick Keene and Bud Miller.
Funeral for Jess An drew Gray 73 of Telephone was at Wise Funeral chapel with Rev Leon Martin officiating. Burial followed in Forest Grove. Gray died at Fannin County hospital after an extended illness. Survived by wife, one son, four daughters, three stepsons, two stepdaughters, one step sister, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed: Melvin Smith Sammy Smith Herbert Smith Billy McCraw Bob Witt Evans Dale.
Weldon Cooper, 64, died Monday at a Denison hospital at 4 10 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at Mullican Little Funeral chapel with ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Sherman. He was born November 20, 1909, in Savoy, married Clarice Hicks in 1931 at Durant, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, a stepbrother, a stepsister, and four granddaughters. Active pallbearers include Wo J Bilner, Dennis Britt, and others. Family will receive visitors tonight at the funeral home.
United Press International reports Pan American World Airways and Hughes Airwest cutting service due to fuel shortages. Pan Am suspends Baltimore and New Orleans routes plus 10 foreign destinations including Shannon Ireland and Belem Brazil. Hughes Airwest trims to 2,831 weekly departures across 66 cities in eight states.
Funeral services for Robert Jack Oakley aged 63 of Anton were held at Hammons Funeral Chapel in Little with Rev Wilson Welch Rev Harmon Bishop and Hoyt Cranfill officiating. Burial was in Anton. He died Sunday in Anton. Survivors include his wife one son Robbie Joe of Anton three daughters Mrs Louis Robinson of Spring Lake Linda Oakley and Shirley Oakley of Anton three brothers LD Roy and A H Oakley all of Anton one sister Mrs Annie Lou Woods of Anton and six grandchildren Mr and Mrs A T Melson and Mrs Rosa Wilson of Bunham attended the services.
The Agriculture Department estimates 1973 cotton production at 47 million bales, 100000 bales below November but well above 1972’s crop. Nationally 13.10 million bales is forecast, down 1 percent from last month and below last year’s yield.
Ralph L. Lair of Sherman a World War I veteran died at 5 pm Monday at the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Center. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman with the Rev Harold Lingenfelter officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Cemetery near Anna. He was a retired printer. Survivors include his wife and a daughter.
Congress moves toward year round daylight saving time to save electricity. A broader energy package would require auto makers to raise fuel economy to at least 20 mpg by 1984 with a 10 year goal of higher mileage, plus other energy conservation targets and government fuel saving measures.
Washington reports Senate leaders hopeful of a quick confirmation for Senator William Saxbe as attorney general. The Judiciary Committee plans a closed meeting to decide on hearings, with Republicans and Democrats signaling readiness for action before adjournment and possible early January confirmation. The piece also references a historical note on Tenochtitlan’s population.
President Nixon summoned GOP leaders to the White House to plan the 1974 congressional campaign and assess Watergate’s impact on potential candidates. George Bush arranged the session with Vice President Ford, Sen. Brock, Rep. Mitchell, and other party officials.
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