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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1968

Page

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Dust Mystery Frustrates Secretary Friend Beir Cantrell

A secretary reports dust allergy but colleagues question dusty exposure as weeks pass with mud seen more than dust. The note reflects concern over her health and a puzzling environmental clue.

Weather Forecast From Cardinal Signs Promises More Cold

J. J. Coonrod cites cardinals predicting spring warmth but notes that the birds misled people with a past warm spell. He warns of more cold weather ahead as the U. S. Weather Bureau confirms continued chill.

J. J. Coonrod Cardinals

Impassable Roads Hit County After Heavy Rains

In its 45 Years Ago column the Whitewright Sun notes heavy rains rendered many country roads impassable. A large number of residents have turned to WWL Luis Back as the sole travel option.

Whitewright Luis

Nunnelee Community Club Chili Supper Friday Night

The Nunnelee Community Club hosts a chili supper at the Community Center on Friday night with homemade pies and cakes available. Proceeds support club activities and local events.

The Nunnelee Community Club

Patrolman Tracks Sun In Friday Morning Skies

Highway Patrolman Jake Jackson describes chasing sun and cloud cover on Friday morning noting the bright interval when light briefly returns. He emphasizes the sun remains visible yet often hidden by passing clouds.

Jake Jackson

Post Office Banter Delights Two Friends Friday Morning

Clark Benton and Joe Adair shared a lively chat in the post office Friday morning while awaiting the final mail delivery. The casual exchange highlighted a moment of everyday civic routine.

Clark Benton Joe Adair

Scout leader Harold Marys accepts renomination

Harold Marys said it wouldn’t do any good to refuse and announced he would accept the renomination as district Scout commissioner in the Bois d Arc district. He stated his readiness to continue guiding local scouting efforts.

Harold Marys

Ballot to be prepared for May Democratic primary

A sub committee named Feb 12 by Roy Day will prepare the May Democratic primary ballot. Names of paying candidates will be drawn to determine ballot order. The sub committee meets at 10 a.m. Monday with members James Carmichael Marshall Womack Ledest Ownby Clarence Elkins Harry Diaz and Robert Hudze.

Roy Day Cairman Fannin County Democratic Committee James Carmichiael Marshall Womack Lested Ownby Clarence Elkins Harry Diaz Robert Hudze

Area Heart Fund Campaign Launches Push Across Communities

County chairman Mrs. Dick Grunert announced a neighborhood by neighborhood drive for Heart Fund donations as February Heart Month nears Heart Sunday. Community chairs were named for Ladonia Windom Gober Honey Grove Trenton Ector Ravenna Randolph Dodd City Dial Edhube Bailey Bartley Woods Boyd Lannius Mulberry Allen's Point Woodrow Mauldin Nunnelee with more chairs still needed for Leonard Allen's Chapel Savoy Telephone and Ivanhoe.

Heart Fund Heart Dick Grunert Fannin County Paign City County Heart Fund Bob Willams Charles Thompson Grunert L. M. Martin Ladonia Fred Williams Haise Cunningham Windom Jimmy Smith Gober Dan Knowles Honey Grove Norma Robinson Billy Dockery Trenton John Smith John Hall Mulberry Tom Lockridge Allen's Point Woodrow Mauldin Nunnelee Leonard Allen’s Chapel Savoy Telephone Ivanhoe

Laos Commission to Probe Saravane Siege Claims

The ICC announced it will investigate Laotian charges that North Vietnamese troops have encircled Saravane. An advance team will travel February 20 or 21 to Puksé and the Saravane area to arrange inspections. The Laotian command says about 2,000 soldiers from four North Vietnamese and two Pathet Lao battalions surround the city, defended by 1,000 troops.

Vientiane Laos Saravane U.S Hue Fortress of Kings UPI Alvin B. Webb Jr Flue Webb

Kremlin Seeks to Contain Pueblo Crisis in War Debate

Premier Kosygin stated Moscow is taking all necessary measures to prevent the Pueblo affair from escalating into a new Korean War. The comment marks the first indication of Soviet direct involvement in the Pueblo incident amid U.S. efforts to win crew release.

Moscow UPI Kremlin Alexei Kosygin Kosygin Soviet Union United States

Accord Viewed For Acts of Aggression In Seoul

South Korea and the United States frame recent North Korean provocations including the Pueblo seizure as acts of aggression. President Park vows one million reservists armed this year while Vance and Choi outline mutual defense pact consultations and Pueblo crew release terms.

Seoul UPS Choi Kyu-han United States South Korea North Korea U.S Park Chung Hee Cyrus R. Vance Choi Vance Nur United Nations Command Panmunjom

Seven Fined in City Court on Liquor Charges

Seven defendants appeared in city court Saturday morning on liquor related charges. Three were fined 75 dollars, one 60 dollars, and three 35 dollars. Two fines were levied by Corporation Judge L B Morris. All seven, including minors, were arrested Friday night by City Officers David Due and Sam Patton.

L. B. Morris David Due Sam Patton

Suspect Arrested in Two Honey Grove Burglaries

Honey Grove police chief Hoyt Ivey announced the arrest Saturday afternoon of a suspect connected to two recent burglaries. The suspect is tied to the Shelton hardware store break in and the Self service station theft, with a .22 rifle and two pistols recovered.

Honey Grove Spl Hoyt Ivey Ivey Rey Shelton Jack Self Shelton’s Self’s

New Offensive Stirs Vietnam War Fronts

Coordinated mortar and rocket strikes hit Saigon and wide areas of South Vietnam as U.S. bases at Tan Son Nhut Bien Hoa Chu Chi and Nha Be faced attack. In Hue Marines and Vietnamese forces fight to break through a stubborn Viet Cong defense amid heavy casualties and siege conditions.

Saigon UPS South Vietnam U.S. Command U.S Tan Son Nhut Bien Hoa U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Chu Chi U.S. Navy Nha Be Mekong River Hue Silewly Citadel of

Soviet Bulgarian pledge to support Vietnamese communists

A Soviet Bulgarian joint communique issued as Foreign Minister Andrej Gromyko concluded a state visit pledges support to the Vietnamese communists in their fight against American aggression.

SORIA UPI Andre: Gromyko

Water Conservation District seeks basic agreements in upper Bois d Arc watershed

In Randolph County a campaign to pool land in the Upper Bois d Arc creek watershed into a Water Conservation and Improvement District No 2 under the Soil Conservation Service was launched. Landowners received forms to sign basic agreements to move toward a flood retention dam plan needing 60 percent of land under agreement. SCS plans and potential funding were discussed, including a Bonham Reservoir proposal and a broader Red River Basin program across Texas and Oklahoma.

Randolph Sei Conservation Service Fred Welch SCS Bob Arhelter Land Own Welch Texoma Lodge Army Engineers Bonham Idhube Ife Arbelger Red River Texas Oklahoma Denison Dam Hie Fannin County Bois d’ Arc

Partly Cloudy Skies Forecast for Bonham Area Sunday

The U S Weather Bureau expects partly cloudy weather in the Bonham area through Sunday with a small chance of scattered light rain. Sunday morning will dip into the upper 20s and the afternoon may reach about 50. Saturday brought a 30 degree low after a 49 high, as a cool front cooled Texas temps by several degrees.

Bonham U. S. Weather Bureau Texas Dalhart Brownsville

Hub Cap Theft Strikes Home in Victory Area

Don Phillips reports four hub caps stolen from his car parked on Victory street Friday night. Police were notified Saturday morning about the theft from the residence driveway.

Don Phillips Victory

Partridge Brothers Serve in Army From Bonham Family

Four Bonham area Partridge brothers now serve in the U S Army. One completed a Vietnam tour, another has seven months there, a third heads to Vietnam via Oakland, and the fourth is on a two and a half year assignment in Germany. Their mother Mrs Willie Mae Partridge, of 206 South Fourth Street, has six sons. Two brothers finished high school diplomas after enlisting. Kenneth Partridge is en route to Vietnam while hoping to reunite with Sgt Larry Partridge, in Vietnam for seven months, and Jerry Partridge recently returned from Vietnam and is stationed at Fort Hood. Private Rudy Partridge is in Germany. The family also includes a son at home and a grandson, Larry, son of Sgt Larry Partridge.

Bonham Partridge Brothers Uncle Sam Vietnam Anouther Oakland Calif Germany Willie Mae Partridge Sout Fourth Street Bonham _ high school Sgt Jerry Partridge Pfe Roy Patridge Kenneth Partidge Frri Leonard Wood Larry Partridge Aim Jerry Fort Hood Mrs Partridge Jam Sly Douglas Houston Larry Kenneth Watc Um

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By Beir Cantrell Horizon Club Blue Moon Horizon Club Becky Spencer Sharon Baugh Jackie Wilcox Jane Williams Big Area Cam Commission Saigon Field William C. Westmoreland Army Kenneth Partridge Pic Roy Partridge
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