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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1972
Page
6
Oklahoma State defensive back Alvin Brown tied the Big Eight record with eight interceptions in the 1972 season. A former West High split end, Brown moved to defense for speed and ball hawking ability, per coach Jack McElhannon who praised his performance for the OSU Cowboys.
Texas oil man William P. Clements denied involvement in a 1966 suit accusing Southeastern Drilling of conspiring to hide 7 million dollars in profits from Argentine wells. He blamed reporters for unfair coverage and noted the case has spanned trials and appeals with a spring federal court date as the Nixon White House faced disclosure.
A. Boy Rickey Charles Robbins was born November 30 1972 at Wilson Jones hospital in Sherman to Mr and Mrs Rickey Dee Robbins of Ector. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mae Robbins of Bonham and Oliver A Robbins Sr of College Station. Maternal grandparents are Shirley Deberry of Arlington and Lt Col Charles Deberry of Levanon PA. Great grandparents are Gussie Taylor of Keetor and Malcolm Deberry of Savoy.
Missoula Mont. UPD reports 72 year old Robert Lungbauch son of the Sundance Kid died in a Monday fire at the four story Priess Hotel. One other dead is John Schon an elderly blind man. Thirty four residents escaped unharmed and many were university students.
Dan Mize, secretary, told Bonham Water Authority directors at the December meeting that four lots were sold in November, bringing total sales to 111 since opening. He said demand would likely stay high and more lots would sell next year. He noted flood damage reimbursement of 8292 had not been received and reported financial accounts: 4155 in general fund special, 9521 in general fund, 45775 in interest and sinking fund, 31447 in note revenues. Members were invited to the street department Christmas dinner Friday noon at the city barn on East Sam Rayburn.
Weeb Ewbank of the New York Jets and Lou Saban of the Buffalo Bills will lead the January 6 Senior Bowl. The game pays $1500 to the winning team and $1250 to the losers. Ewbank seeks retirement after next season and has a 4-2 Senior Bowl record with Saban making his third appearance.
Hospital daily report shows patient admissions and discharges with current in hospital tally as of midnight December 18 1972 for Fannin County Hospital. Includes list of patients presently admitted and those recently discharged.
A long list of names appears under admissions and dismissals for December 18 1972. The roster includes Clifton Goar Bonham T Metheny Bonham Mrs Queenie Lawe Bonham Hade Gardner Ravenna Travis Kinkade Bailey Mrs Anna Puspick Dallas Miss Deborah Johnson Leonard O L Butcher Hendrix Okla Mrs Helen Copeland Bonham Mrs Connie Morris Bonham Harry Wright Bonham CB Anderson Ivanhoe Hiram L Darwin Bonham Mrs Edrie Felmer Bonham Roy Phillips Ravenna Mrs Eula Lackey Bonham Mrs Edith Smith Bonham James Kight Bonham Robbie Lee Jones Bonham Emma J McBeth Dodd City James E Gee Telephone Mrs William Madden Honey Grove George Lewis Bonham Miss Sadie Lewis Bonham Mrs Dora Williams Wolfe City Mrs Mary Durham Telephone Mrs Nora Gaunce Bonham Mrs Carolyn Bass Honey Mrs Lela B Jones Leonard Mrs Elizabeth Taylor Raven na Mrs Ethel Woods Bonham Dismissals 12-18-72 Mary Pearson Bonham V M Harrison Bonham Mrs Mildred Earwood Mrs Devona Crickles Bonham Leon Jenkins Bonham
UPI reports 18 inmates indicted on charges from murder to promoting contraband after the September 1971 Attica rebellion that left 32 inmates and 11 staff dead. More of 43 sealed indictments were to be opened at Wyoming County Courthouse as guards secured the jail.
New York United Mine Workers president Tony Boyle resigns amid a closely watched election. The executive board approves a 50 000 per year pension equal to his full salary. Arnold Miller who defeated Boyle aims to strip the pension. Leonard Pankovich succeeds Boyle as head until Miller takes over next month.
In 1963 Eric Brooks paid 47000 for an abandoned 27 acre seaside clay pit in England. Friends thought him mad as he bulldozed rubble into the 69 foot deep site and planned to turn it into a resort. Experts estimated the site worth about 23 million dollars.
The Homemakers Class of Boyd Baptist church met December 12 at Mrs Milton Kresse's home for their monthly gathering. Mrs Kresse led with prayer and read a devotional from Galatians and Matthew. Refreshments were served and Christmas gifts exchanged among 11 members present.
Texas Motor Vehicle Division will mail renewal applications for 1973 plates after Christmas. Save time by mailing the completed form with registration fees and a $1 per vehicle handling charge to your county tax office. Include all three form parts, and note plates must be displayed by April 1. In person registration starts February 1 at county offices and certain sub stations, with lines growing toward March 31.
The clipping lists birthday observances for December dates and names including Preston Moore Rachel Cunningham and John Price on December 19 Martha Conyers Robert Treadway on December 20 along with Helen Price Mike Beatty Mrs W Harville Mrs John Benesch and Mrs Hattie Nichols J Leslie The tone resembles a period community notice with multiple names under a single heading.
Mr. and Mrs T A Barr of Bailey celebrate 60 years of marriage with an informal home reception Sunday December 24 from 2 to 4 pm. Four children and their spouses host the event with family and friends invited to attend.
Ollie Barr of Los Angeles California and Vi lark Johnson of Fort Worth Texas wed in Batley on December 22 1912. The couple have eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The city of Jackson in Mississippi traces its name to figure Geo Andrew Jackson. The attribution notes the city's naming after the early American leader and statesman.
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