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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1968
Page
8
The Texas Constitutional Revision Commission sent a 102 page rewrite to Gov. Connally amid debate. Connally sought broader revision while lawmakers and Gov elect Preston Smith may block or approve the revisions with two thirds in both houses and voter support. Lt. Goodsmith opposed the package favoring section by section changes.
Archaeologists Guiseppe Foti and Froelich Rainey announced the discovery of Sybaris buried 15 to 18 feet deep near Thurii on the Crati plain. The site was located using a cesium magnetometer, the first time the instrument designed for space exploration was applied to archaeology.
The Gleaners Class of Boyd Baptist church met at Mrs. C. W. Johnston home for the December Christmas program. Mrs. Johnston gave a seasonal devotional from Matthew on Christ's birth. Mrs. Parker opened with prayer. Games were played, secret pals exchanged, and refreshments served for six members.
Bonham Lions viewed and heard a condensation of the Governor's Commission report on reorganizing Texas schools to make the state number one. The film titled For Pete's Sake was shown at the American theatre December 28 29, announced by Rev Tommy Marshall. Members will have their gift exchange and Bond choir groups will present Christmas music next week.
Risser Hospital lists current patients and new admissions across Bonham Denison Honey Grove and surrounding towns. Notables include Joe Leslie Bonham Virginia Clayton Delia Clark Lula Turman and many others with multiple wards and discharge notes.
The First National Bank of Bonham hosted a Christmas party at Tanglewood Hills Country Club on Texoma lake. Thirty eight attendees including bank President and Mrs. John Arledge and numerous other couples enjoyed a decorated dining room, games, and dancing.
The Homemakers class met at Mrs. Jack Bench home for a Christmas party. Decorations by the Bench household and a gift exchange under a silver tree. Mrs. R. C. Jones read a Christmas Story. Mrs. Drew Simmons gave the devotional on the birth of Christ. Mrs. Travis Fletcher acted as Santa. Pin cushions given to guests. Guests joined hands for a napkin song and blessing. Seventeen attendees including Mrs. Frank Casper and her son Davic enjoyed pie nuts and hot drinks.
President Johnson and President Ordaz finalize a Chamizal settlement transferring a small U.S. land strip to Mexico near El Paso Juarez. A dynamite blast will open a channel to fix the Rio Grande border and settlers follow the land with citizenship as the river shifts.
The First Baptist church at Bailey held a Week of Prayer to Missions with the Faithful Workers class hosting a December prayer day led by Mrs. Lynwood Hale. The Womens Missionary Society met on Tuesday and Thursday with leaders Mrs. Drew Simmons and Mrs. Jack Benc. Six attended Tuesday and eight Thursday, with all participating. Rev. Frank Casper led the Wednesday night service and the Ruth Sunday School program was Friday taught by Mrs. Drew Simmons. A $300 goal was set for the church.
Jonnie Wayne White, son of Mr and Mrs Waller White of Windom, kt 1, has enlisted in the U S Marines and will report for active duty March 24 1969. He joins under the 120 day delay program and will attend boot camp in San Diego then transfer to Camp Pendleton for advanced training. He will receive 20 days boot leave after training before a Marine duty assignment.
Mrs Otha Shepherd Jr of 521 East 12th Street was a patient at a surgical hospital in Greenville. She underwent major surgery Thursday and is reported to be recovering but will remain hospitalized for about 10 days.
Leonard C. Chan a retired barber and minister died in Baylor Hospital Thursday December 12 1968 after four weeks in the facility. Funeral services areIncomplete with Taylor Funeral Home directing. He was a Church of Christ member. Survivors include Mrs Geraldine Ayres of Whitewright one grandchild and one great grandchild.
The New York NAACP urged mandatory five year prison terms for muggers and higher penalties for conspirators and pushers. It seeks 10 year minimums for certain offenses and 30 year terms for first degree murder, arguing the issue is a matter of life and death.
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