Death closes long career of Bonham judge Cunningham
Tuesday night Bonham mour ns long-time citizen Judge Henry A Cunningham 84 died in a rest home after a career as a Bonham attorney spanning more than 70 years. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 p m at Wise Funeral Home chapel with Rev Leonard Richardson of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Wild Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bus-
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First Christian Church
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Early Texas city ranks and Bonham judge’s life story
The piece notes San Antonio once led Texas populations with 38 000 plus residents while Denison stood 10th and Dallas led the rail era map in the late 19th century. It profiles Judge Cunningham of Bonham born 1871, his legal career from Lusk and Thurmond to Cunningham Cole and Southerland, and his public service including wartime and civic roles.
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Cunningham, Lipscomb and Cole
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Cunningham, Cole and Southerland
Fannin County Selective Service Board
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Harry Truman
Col Henry A. Cunningham, Jr
Washington, D.C
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T . Spangler
Oklahoma City
H. A. Cunningham I
Lydia Stocks
LBJ Urges National Highway Safety Act
President Johnson announced plans for a comprehensive highway safety act to curb highway fatalities and property loss. In New York he warned that car crashes kill thousands, maim many more, and stressed the need for sacrifice at home alongside Vietnam. Senator Ribicoff criticized the auto industry for not reducing highway slaughter.
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American Trial Lawyers Association
New York
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Abraham A. Ribicoff
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Auto
Windom Ryder Club Announces February Barbecue
The Windom Ryder club invites members to a barbecue supper at Windom school cafeteria. Serving starts around 5 30 pm with Starling and plenty of barbecue with all the trimmings.
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Leonard seniors host chili supper Thursday evening
The Leonard seniors announce a chili supper on Thursday at 5 30 p m. The Dial Community Improvement club schedules a fried chicken and ham supper Thursday at 30 p m. The Sam Rayburn seniors plan a domino tournament Friday night at 7 30 p m. Henry Shelley, a former Bonham VA Center employee now in North Carolina, reports arriving just in time to help during a heavy early winter snow with more on the way.
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Dial Community Improvement Club
Sam Rayburn
Henry Shelley
Bonham VA Center
North Carolina
Bonham
Cars Damaged in Collision at Chestnut and 2nd Streets
Investigating officers estimated damage at 250 dollars after a two car collision at the Chestnut and 2nd streets intersection late Tuesday. City officers Bobby Madison and Johnny Quimby identified the drivers as Bully Owe at Suther land of Guber and Miss Frances Niving Bulley of Buhuwa.
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Johnny Quimby
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Buuhwua
Snowballs Wake Sleepers as Fire Destroys Teplitzky Hotel
In Atlantic City New Jersey police used snowballs to rouse guests in nearby motels after a million dollar general alarm fire destroyed Teplitzky's Hotel on the seaside boardwalk. Firefighters contained the blaze to the hotel. sparks threatened adjacent structures as 150 firemen battled the flames.
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Candidates Feb 7 Deadline To File For Ballot
The article notes a February 7 filing deadline with county chairman Roy Doyle for ballot placement under Democratic primaries. After filing, the County Democratic committee meets February 14 to assess primary costs, with candidates paying by February 19 to appear on the May 7 first primary ballot. Absentee voting runs April 13 to May 3 ahead of the primary.
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Democratic Committee
Shadow Thermometers Forecast Six More Weeks Of Winter
Bonham residents face continued cold spell with six weeks of winter per groundhog weather lore and the U S Weather Bureau predicting 10 to 14 degrees below normal highs across North Texas for five days. Snow is forecast for the weekend and early next week as colder air returns after a warmer Thursday. Bonham reported a 20 degree low under clear skies while Amarillo posted a minus nine and Rio Grande Valley saw mid-50s lows. Snow and ice linger from last week's fall with more possible by weekend.
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Rio Grande Valley
Post Office Reopens Saturday Money Order Sales
Postmaster Lee Morrow announced the local post office will resume selling postal money orders on Saturday mornings. The service had been discontinued a year or two ago for economy, and officials say it can be handled without extra staff or expense at this office.
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Morrow
Air Raids Continue as Ground Forces Press Viet Cong
UPI reports US jets bombed North Vietnam for the third day while weather limited damage. In the ground war the 1st Cavalry Division in Operation Masher fought Viet Cong along the coast near Bong Son, with 504 enemy killed and 697 total casualties for all allied forces. An accidental rocket strike by US helicopters killed one soldier and wounded nine as troops tried to move into the hills.
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Bonham Native General Maples Plans Ranch Life After Service
Brig. Gen. H N Maples, now with Defense Intelligence in the Pentagon, envisions retirement to a Red River Valley ranch near Ivanhoe. He and Mrs Maples, natives of Bonham, visit family in Falls Church and discuss their two teens, Mike and Patricia, while Maples reflects on a storied career from Bonham High to Europe, the Philippines, Korea, and Vietnam era units. He values his current Pentagon post and plans ranch life after completing his duties.
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Bunham
Red River Valley
Ivanhoe
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Maples
Mary Merle Leatherwood
Doc Leatherwood
Bonham
Falls Church
Mike
Jeb Stuart High School
Patricia
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Wee Mike
Patria
Teaas
Ward
General Maples
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Washington
Bonham High School
Texas 4
M. University
Mansfield Urges Geneva Summit On Viet Nam Talks
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield called for immediate action to convene the Geneva conference to handle Viet Nam negotiations. He urged Soviet Union and Britain to reconvene the body and rejected a United Nations role in peace talks.
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Weather report notes heavy Southern snow and potential cold snap
The South endures severe snow and cold with a 30 day forecast from the Weather Bureau. The Northern and Western regions face mix precip with snow in the Great Lakes and Atlantic states, while the Pacific coast remains lighter.
Maye Juhi Observance Urged by City Leader
Mayor Crockett urged all residents to observe History Month honoring Benham family heroism and heritage. She emphasized participation in DAR led programs and VA Center events with July 291 year history noted and planned afternoon gatherings with refreshments.
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