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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1972
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from the United Press International appears to discuss subscription rates and mentions Bonham Ry Waiton bannin and adjoining counties. The readable text is sparse and lacks coherent context or complete facts.
The Cotton Center Friendship Club hosted by Mrs Roy Baker and Mrs Oscar Colvin held a noon luncheon with turkey and dressing, a Christmas tree program, and a business meeting. Members reported on hospital visits, 204 gowns donated for bed and wheel chair patients, and a cash gift to patients at Terrell State Hospital. New officers for 1978 were elected: President Mrs Rex Baker, Vice President Mrs Robe. Robinson, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Jaude Bolin, Reporter Mrs Homer Williams, Chaplain Mrs Frank Svoboda. gift exchanges and secret pals completed the event with attendance by 16 members and guests.
Harold Walker was elected as the new member of the Fannin County ASCS committee at a county meeting held Friday morning. Keeien Walker was elected to replace Robert Wishard, who was ineligible for re-election. Alternate members Claude Bolin of Gober and Bill McCraw of Telephone were also chosen.
Calendar lists multiple church and community programs across Bonham Texas from Dec 17 to Dec 19 including receptions for anniversaries, Christmas choirs at First Baptist Trinity and First United Methodist, a Messiah performance, Pilgrimage of Homes tour by garden club, a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Gober Center, and a Stymie Dinner Club event at Bonham Golf Club.
Bonham hosts its annual high school Christmas Carols concert Monday night at 7 30 at First Baptist Church. Mrs Don Blacketer recovers from surgery. Barry Craft conducts with mixed choirs, soloists, and a brass quartet. The program includes Handel and Bach selections plus new pieces and is free to the public.
Four grandchildren of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson attend the LBJ State Park lighting near the ranch home. Cathy Robb Lucinda Robb Lyn Nugent and Nichule Nugent light the park tree for the second year. A Christmas program and reception follow in front of the Visitors Center. County ASES chairman Arthur Woodson and vice chair John South are noted.
Record shows patients in the hospital at Fannin County Hospital with admissions and dismissals listed. Details include patient counts by date and department status changes affecting capacity and care.
As of midnight December 15 1972 a list of admissions includes Leon Jenkins Bonham Bonham Anderson Ivanhoe Hiram Lo Darwin Mrs Edrie Felmer Bonham VY M Harrison Bonham Roy Phillips Ravenna Mrs Lynn Mathis Garland Mrs Devonna Crickles Bonham Qus Mendenhall Bonham Miss Deborah Johnson Leonard Q L Butcher Hendrix Okla Mrs Helen Copeland Bonham Mrs Connie Morris Bonham Mrs Doris Hart Bonham Mrs Eula Lackey Bonham Mrs Edith Smith Bonham Ray Vincent Bonham James Right Bonham Robbie Lee Jones Bonham Emma J McBeth Dodd City James Jo Gee Telephone Mrs Lalham Maddon Honey Galore Charge Lewis Bonham Mrs Muddred Earwood IED McKelva Bonham littard Estes Bonham Mr Ruby Harvey Whitewight Susie Guindet Bonham Dismissals 12 15 72 Mrs Glenda Lynch Bonham chlude Peel Honey Grove Aubrey Bates Honey Grove Salon Hemphill Ravenna Hatty Wright Bonham
First National plans a major expansion adding a 125 seat community room and two conference rooms, a four‑lane drive‑in with night deposit, a tunnel to the main building, modern equipment, landscaped grounds and expanded offices. Construction by Stafford Construction of Sherman. heating and A C by John Reece of Bonham.
Lockheed Constellation Starliner once used by General MacArthur lands at Niigata airport to be converted into an aircraft restaurant. New owner Ihio Miyajima, 38, plans to invest about $454,000 to transform the plane and open the eatery.
The First National Bank of Bonham votes a $4 per share dividend, with Christmas bonuses for all employees and maximum employer contributions to the Employees Retirement fund. Total payout rises to $40,000 from $30,000 last year as President Roby Windham cites a very good year and stable Bonham area economy.
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