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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1966
Page
2
A Washington writer faces a daily moral puzzle after a faded bilious pink Rambler attracts neighbor scorn. He contemplates letting a right side crash occur to force an insurance payout for a new paint job, weighing legality against ethics in a humorous, self reflective piece.
A garbled almanac page lists events and names with many typos. It references Henry discovering a river, battles in 1812, 1945 orders by General Arthur, a 1088 Supreme Court rejection, and a Bonaparte quote, all interwoven with lunar and celestial notations and misrendered names.
Mrs Odell Powell led the devotional for the Ruth Sunday School class at the home of Mrs T A Aaron Thursday night. She shared a Luke 2 21 and Matthew 1 story. Mrs Olen Birdwell gave the opening prayer and Mrs Gladys Nelson offered a special prayer. Mrs C H Mendenhall presided. Refreshments of punch cookies chips and dips were served to members and two visitors.
Fort Worth market notes show cattle calves hogs and sheep activity. Feeder cattle at 24-28 per hundredweight with various grades and weights. hogs steady to 24 per cwt. sheep and lambs trading fairly active with mixed good to choice types.
Mrs. Willie Wood Chiles 84 died September 10 1966 at Page Nursing Home after a six month illness. She was born March 14 1882 in Honey Grove daughter of Albert F Wood and married Dr Frank Chiles in 1901. She joined the Main Street Presbyterian Church at age 13 and was a member 71 years. Survivors include brother Millard Wood of Pecan Gap and several nephews and cousins. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery with Cooper Sorrells directing.
Mrs. John W. Lane, 79, of Savoy died September 11 at 3 a.m. at her home. Funeral services were held at Savoy Methodist Church with Ministers Collins and Cady and Roger Puckett officiating. Interment was in Carson cemetery. She was born September 8, 1887 in Tennessee, married John W. Lane in 1906. he died in 1954. Survivors include one son, six daughters, two brothers, a sister, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was a Methodist church member.
Samuel Zachary retired farmer died in Allen Memorial hospital at 5 15 a m Monday after a period of illness. Funeral services will be at Wise Funeral Chapel with time to be announced. The Rev Frank Denton of Denison will officiate. Interment will be in Carson cemetery. He is survived by two sons Lee and John Zachary both of Seattle Washington.
Mrs. D H Shields a Bonham resident since 1900, left today by plane for Skallee Park California to live with her daughter Mrs. Marshall Nystrom. Nystrom had been in Bonham with her mother and accompanied the flight, driving through earlier. Shields widow of D H Shields longtime Bonham railroad worker.
New patients include James A. Taylor Bonham Bonham Nrsit R M Butler Mrs Sam Cotton Mrs Kenneth Bethel Ravenna etc. Dismissed patients include Mrs Jimmy Faith and baby girl Bonham and Mrs Edna Latimer Leonard.
A fragmented reader page lists numerous residents and their spouses or relatives across Bonham, Tele phone Ward, and nearby towns including Ravenna Morris Tyler Ladonia Greenville Ivanhoe Celeste and Leonard with names such as Harold Duncan Mrs. Joe Stapp Mrs Maude Jean Mrs Susie Piland and others in a community notice.
Walt Bellamy, the 6 foot 1 inch star for the New York Knickerbockers, signed his 1966-67 contract with the NBA club on Thursday. Bellamy led the Knicks in scoring last season and is set to play this year.
A high speed rush ends in tragedy as a driver becomes a statistic on the road. Police report indicates reckless conduct led to a fatal collision, with investigators tracing factors such as speed and loss of control at the crash site.
French President Charles de Gaulle nears the end of a 27,000 mile globe circling mission after witnessing a nuclear blast at Mururoa Atoll from the De Grasse. He and Mrs. de Gaulle head to Guadaloupe before returning to Paris. The 100 kiloton device was described as doped for hydrogen bomb conditions.
Bobby Riggs clinched the Eastern Grass Court Tennis Championship for the fourth consecutive year, continuing his dominance beginning in 1937.
Mrs. Preston Bennett a missionary will be guest speaker at Fannin county Girl's Auxiliary meeting Tuesday night at Honey Grove First Baptist church at 7 p.m. The topic is Japan the Land of Decision. Officers will be elected and a coronation service for advancing girls will follow. GA members are girls 9 16 from county Baptist churches. Mrs. Robert Hinson GA director urged attendance.
An early morning fire swept the Lane Hotel in Anchorage Alaska killing at least 11 people. Fire Chief Vic Bernasconini said the death toll could rise as investigators assess the scene. Night clerk John Uhles 43 reported about 25 guests were registered at the time of the fire.
A weekly schedule lists church circles and fellowship events from Monday through Friday. Activities include First Christian Church circles chaired by Mrs E C Williams and Mrs Tom Baugh, Women's Society luncheon, Lydia Guild and Leadership training at First Methodist, Prayer Circles, Garden Club, Boham Story League workshop, and a Dallas district lunch meeting at the Texas Power and Light assembly room.
About 100 people attended the Bellows family reunion at Randolph Community Center on September 4. A basket lunch was served. attendees included Mrs. R. L. Bellows and children from Three Rivers Vega Savoy and Ector plus relatives from Houston Dallas Garland Denison Wichita Falls Blue Ridge Allen Durant Oklahoma.
A resident recounted running from door to door awakening guests while smoke filled the building. Bernasconini said the fire was in its advanced stages when firefighters arrived. The blaze was finally controlled about 3 30 a.m.
In Grenada Mississippi about 35 Negro students were attacked by whites and driven from John Rundle High School on the first day of integration efforts. Leaders said the group would attempt entry again later, while about 40 Negroes managed to enter the high school and 30 at a total elementary school.
Kilkenny defeated New York in the National Hurling League final first leg at Croke Park, scoring three goals and ten points to New York's two goals and seven points. The result sets Kilkenny ahead as the series moves toward the deciding leg.
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