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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
2
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Public notices list multiple school board meetings on January dates across Trenton Savoy Bonham Leonard Dodd County area. City council and water district sessions also set for January with times 1 pm 7 pm and 3 pm in various city halls and school buildings.
Dallas Police Chief Don Byrd cited a 30 percent November 1973 crime rise and urged increased enforcement along with citizen participation. He highlighted Law Aid as a way residents support police, report suspicious activity, and promote crime prevention in their communities.
The conference in Silver Spring Maryland explored sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders with sponsors including Veterans Administration New York Academy of Sciences Howard University and AFIP VA aims to improve diagnosis and treatment while proceedings will be published by the New York Academy of Sciences.
J B Watson 54 died December 19 1973 at Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Center. Funeral 2 p m Friday Mullican Little Funeral chapel Savoy Church of Christ minister Dale Brannan officiating. Burial Fairview Cemetery Denison. Survivors: mother Fannie Watson Savoy son James Watson Savoy sisters Nina Lee Pearce Grove Gladys DeBerry Savoy two grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed. family at home 7 8 p m tonight.
Funeral services for Miss Christine Bell 68 of Windom will be held at the Windom United Methodist church at 2 pm Friday with Rev Bob Carroll of St Jo and Rev Barry Boulware officiating Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery at Honey Grove A native of Windom Miss Bell died in M D Anderson hospital in Houston Tuesday Survivors are her mother Mrs Eula Schnable of Windom and a sister Mrs Mary Jo Scott of Lubbock Active pallbearers will be Choice Moore CFE Cummins H King John Bomar Henry Yarbrough Frank Howell Ralph Howell and Leeman Riddles
Mrs Ethel Hatchet 84 sister of Leonard mayor Robert Albright died in Leonard nursing home December 19 1973. Funeral Friday at First Baptist Church with Rev Curtis Smithson officiating. Burial in DeKalb cemetery Taylor Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include Mayor Albright another brother Lloyd Albright of Dallas and sister Mrs Mae Sharrett of Leonard. She was a retired school teacher and Baptist church member.
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Johnson, 88, of Hendrix Oklahoma, were held Thursday afternoon at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Chapel with Rev L C Harris officiating. Burial followed in Forest Grove Cemetery. Mrs Johnson died in Fannin County hospital Monday. Survivors include three sons.
A rural Bonham home owned by Frank Clark burned after a chimney fire late Wednesday. Clark and four children escaped unharmed after a man in the driveway alerted them. firemen arrived to find the house engulfed while Clark, employed by Texas Power and Light at Savoy, had recently cleaned the fireplace. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Senate passes compromise home rule bill for Washington DC enabling an elected mayor and 13 council members while Congress retains budget control. Federal enclave retained, presidential appointment of some judges continues. House and Senate had partial agreement. bill now goes to the President for signature.
Madrid reports a bomb blast killed Prime Minister Luis Carrero Blanco as his limousine was torn apart near a church. Witnesses describe a severe explosion that lifted the car onto a five story building while the driver and bodyguard also died. The government called it an assassination, but no perpetrator is named.
Bank staff spread Christmas cheer at Seven Oaks Nursing Home with fruitcake punch and an a cappella Bonham High School choir. Fairview Nursing Home residents also enjoyed punch cake and coffee with Bonhi vocalists led by Tern Hall Sonya Hicks Jana Houston Joan Leslie Judy Reece and Patsy Travis.
The Vers wall sponsor and Southwest Research Institute will join the Monumion project with Hercules Engine Laboratory in a month long trial using two modified tactical trucks to evaluate charge engines for low emissions and fuel economy.
An obituary notes a daughter, 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren among the mourners. Active pallbearers listed include Claude Roberts, R L Reed, Bob Turpin, Cecil Sutterfield, Loyd Dodson and Archie Dodson.
Barham veterinarian Dr Jerry Laycock, an honors graduate of Texas A&M University, is listed in Who's Who in Texas. The recognition highlights his professional achievements within the state.
The piece argues for a uniform 50 to 55 mph limit across all vehicles to enhance safety and fuel economy. It cites EDF support for exempting buses, notes truckers’ opposition, and quotes Prof. Baerwald on risks of mixed speeds, two-lane dangers, and easier policing with uniform flow.
An Ohio official suggests a half gallon price dial to skirt pump limits and show fractional costs, aligning with National Bureau of Standards guidance. If prices rise beyond 98 cents, reviewers warn about new complexities.
Mr Shattner of the Leonard area told Fannin County sheriff's deputies a thief entered his home through an unlocked door and stole a skill saw. No suspect or motive reported. investigation ongoing.
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