22 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1963
Page
1
Coast Guard officers inspect two life preservers and a foghorn marked Sulphur Queen along with unconfirmed boxes and planks brought ashore, seeking clues about the ship’s fate. Lt. William Troutman and Engineer Howard Jackson lead the examination.
Ladonia announces a new potable water supply drilled by Layne Texas Co reaching Paluxy sand at 3360 feet. Preliminary tests show good supply with no treatment except chlorination. mains connection expected in 2 3 weeks. A 24000 loan funds distribution system rebuild and storage tanks with plans for a 100000 gallon reservoir and new distribution system within 45 60 days.
On February 22, the 231st birthday of George Washington, Father of His Country, is observed with postmen and banks closed. Cold weather dampens fishing plans while a firehouse domino tournament offers barbecue sandwiches and a 7:30 pm start with elimination after three tosses.
Members of the Telephone Community Improvement club plan a chili supper followed by a game party with dominoes 42 bridge and canasta with no charge to participate There will be chili and trimmings for all who attend Plus a bowling party for the Heart Fund at Bonham Lanes with proceeds and prizes donated by local merchants and individuals Mrs Cleo Morris chairs the Heart Fund tournament and party draw
The NeTseOQ Trath Coun cils offer the Kiamichi Trail hike starting at Camp Glover in Oklahoma and ending in Arkansas. Hikers say it runs about 50 miles on flat ground, though the Kiamichi mountains add many more miles with their ups and downs.
A three day Heart Fund boost runs Friday to Sunday at Bonham Lanes. Organizer Joe Sate and Heart Fund chair Mrs. Cleo Morris oversee the party and bowling tournament with door prizes Friday and trophies awarded Saturday and Sunday.
Senator Ralph Yarborough of Texas urges immediate use of live ammunition against any Russian aircraft or missiles targeting the United States. He says such threats must be met with force and that all Russians should leave the hemisphere behind the Iron Curtain.
Bonham school board extended contracts for principals O B Spring Ray Taylor Thad Fintey Bailey Inglish and R E Carreathers as well as supervisor J O Tate. Superintendent Sam Nelson reported enrollment gains of 32 compared with 1981 82 with 19 more white students and 13 more Negro students. The board raised driver education pay to 25 per student authorized roof work at Washington school and approval to join a televised math series for elementary teachers. The meeting established the third Thursday as board meeting night.
Ike Biggerstaff 71 longtime Bonham businessman died in Risser hospital Friday after a heart attack at home Thursday He had served as Foxworth Galbraith Lumber yard manager and remained active as an advisor Survivors include his wife Kathleen Moss Biggerstaff two brothers two sisters a nephew and four nieces Funeral services set for Sunday at Wise Funeral Home chapel with multiple area pastors officiating Willow Wild cemetery burial.
Heart Sunday events in Bonham spur a county wide fund drive chaired by Mrs John Morris. Volunteers plan a house to house campaign Sunday February 24 from 1 30 pm to 1 pm to raise money for the Heart Fund supporting cardiovascular research and public awareness through the Heart Association.
Governor Connally recovered from a hernia operation performed Monday. He plans to return to the Governor Mansion soon and stay four or five days, with a Sunday return anticipated.
In El Dorado Arkansas a train loaded with volatile chemicals collided with a gasoline truck near Norphlet causing a blaze that sent 1,200 residents fleeing. After five hours Civil Defense official Farrel Gresham said danger of a major explosion appeared reduced as ammonium nitrate car smoldered and pressure waned. Specialized chemical firefighters responded to the scene.
Bonham reported a frigid start with 9 degrees before dawn and 10 by 7:30 a m, while Thursday’s high reached 38. The forecast calls for a warming trend into Saturday with no precipitation and increasing clouds.
Fragmented OCR passage mentions Mcintyre as manager and various names and dates, but specifics are unreadable. It references meetings, potential conflicts, and names like Acorn and Massey in a garbled narrative with no clear event or outcome.
The article profiles a guard noted for a wartime career that included flying missions over Germany and Korea. It covers his capture, POW experience, subsequent recovery, and later service at Nellis Air Base. It also notes his postwar community work and family.
A headline reads Trie Charged in Disturbance with several individuals named including deputies, Harvey Trapp, Shennan, and a Behar woman. The report notes charges filed and an appearance in court anticipated Friday morning at the peace court, with details limited by the damaged OCR text.
A vehicle crash near Vega Texas injured two individuals including a passenger named Nash. The injured were taken to North Texas Hospital. The incident occurred on a Thursday near Mre and F and F in Min Chuquerque area.
The notice instructs readers to call 543-2121 by 4 PM for morning delivery or by 8:36 PM on weekdays to arrange delivery. It states staff will not be responsible for calls to homes and emphasizes prompt delivery when contacted within hours.
Mra Lyle Woodward Cos of Bonham sent a tribute by James Metcalfe praising the newspaperboy who delivers daily despite weather. The poem honors the boy for daily bread, schooling, and service to the community, joyfully noting his devotion and hopeful future.
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