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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
2
The notice sets standard rates of 175 dollars per month 1200 dollars per year and 1500 dollars per year for advertising space. It states errors about character or reputation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers.
A list of upcoming meetings from Dodd City to Leonard including school boards city councils and a water authority. Entries include dates in January with times and locations such as city halls high schools and superintendent offices.
Ector boys edge Westminster 54 53 in a tight opener as Joe Jones scores 18 and Bobby Swindell 15 for the Eagles Brown leads Westminster with 15 and Geer adds 12. In the girls game Ector defeats Westminster 43 26 with Karen Redman scoring 1 point and Geer adding 17 for Westminster.
Bonham Lions club members viewed a colored slide presentation of Rome and the Isle of Capri shown by Thelbert Wingate and his wife during a day trip. Guests included Kellis Simpson of Sherman and several club members. The director approved a $50 donation to the Bonham Student Council for Christmas toys. the club plans a gift exchange next Thursday.
Bonham churches schedule Advent candles carol programs choirs and Christmas youth events through mid December. First Christian hosts a Christmas program and tree lighting. First United Methodist names candle lighters and youth choir rehearsals. First Presbyterian plans Advent candle lightings and a fellowship supper. Central Baptist features a Christmas program and a live nativity on Christmas Eve. other churches stage youth parties carols and combined choir services. by Dec 24 carol and prayer services conclude the observance.
North Viet Nam’s chief negotiator Le Duc Tho departed Paris for Hanoi expressing optimism about a settlement ending the Vietnam War. He told reporters he would report on ten days of talks with Henry Kissinger and would stay in touch, declining to add comment on private discussions.
The 1972 Bunki basketball tourney begins tonight with Iowa Park facing Denison. The second game features Bunham Purple Warriors versus Sulphur Springs Wildcats at 8 p.m. Finals and trophies are set for Saturday with winners receiving the awards.
Members of the Triple L club will hold a Christmas party Tuesday in the assembly room of the Fannin County Electric Co. The event begins at 10 30 a m with a gift exchange for men and women, a covered dish dinner, baked ham from Safeway and Ted's Grocery, followed by games.
The First Baptist sanctuary will present the Duane Blakely cantata The Great Glad Tidings Tell at 8 15 p m Sunday December 17 conducted by Barry Craft with a 20 piece orchestra drawn from the Sherman Civic Orchestra and the Bonham High School bands. The public is invited to attend.
In Luce ster England Leslie South serenaded his estranged wife Roberta outside her in laws home to win her back. Neighbors objected and Smith was fined 23 pounds for breach of the peace while Stuth 42 pleaded guilty to serenading through a window. The episode followed the wife’s decision to leave the in laws and return home.
Jerry Moore former all district and all state end with Bunham Purple Warriors joins Nebraska as receivers coach. He previously coached at SMU eight years and played at Bondi and Baylor earning all Southwest Conference honors. Moore will report to his Nebraska post January 1.
Funeral services for W. A. Bill Tidwell 78 were conducted at Wise Funeral chapel with Rev. Joe Eubanks presiding. Burial followed in Carson cemetery. Tidwell, retired state manager of Woodman of the World, died in Dallas after 50 years as manager. He was a Missouri native and longtime Baptist, Mason, Odd Fellow and Woodman. Survivors include his wife two brothers and two sisters. Active pallbearers were nephews Donald Clayton Wesley Clayton Hubert Eaton Walter Darling and Buddy Tidwell.
Funeral services for Ira Whisenhunt 64 of Telephone Rt. 1 will be held at 2 p m Saturday at Cooper Sorrells Funeral chapel. Burial will be in Lamasco cemetery. He was a retired concrete contractor and died after months of illness. He is survived by a son a daughter a brother two sisters and five grandchildren. Active pallbearers include Frank Holiday Otis Wilson Almer Joe Stephens Thomas Eller Harold Whisenhunt and Wesley Tanner. Family to receive friends tonight 7 8 at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Albert McKinney a lifelong Ladonia area resident will be at Pleasant Grove CME church at 2 p m Sunday with Rev A J Lawson Jr officiating Burial in New Harmony cemetery under Fannin County Funeral Home direction McKinney found dead in a field south of Ladonia death attributed to exposure Survivors include daughter Mrs Odetta Lee Smith Sherman son R D McKinney Terrell ten grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Friends may visit at the funeral home 7 10 p m Saturday
Bonham stores plan extended hours this week to help workers finish Christmas shopping. Many outlets will stay open until 6 p m and begin Monday with 8 p m closing times after approval from Bunham Chamber of Commerce retail committee.
The first part of the Monday night program features Santa Claus appearing as Mary in the Real Story of Christmas. The second part highlights Kimberly Cross as Mary and Jima Biggers as Joseph, with Mr and Mrs Cramer-Biggers playing a parental pair. The event takes place in the chapel at First Baptist.
Three Bonham church choirs combine for Handel's Messiah Christmas portion at First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Richard MacConnell directs. Soloists include Judy Reese and four others. organist Mrs. Baggaley and pianist Mrs. Christian accompany. Admission free. public invited.
The Favorite corrects a Thursday county court report noting that John Carl Broiles and James Howard Payne were mistakenly listed as DWI defendants. No DWI charges have been filed against either man. The newspaper apologizes for the error.
First Baptist Church of Wolfe City presents A Living Nativity Scene on the church front porch on December 20 21 and 22 at 7 30 PM. About 100 people in church made costumes perform with Christmas carols by Carillon. Public invited to view.
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