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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1975
Page
2
A compiled notice lists multiple public meetings across several towns. June dates span June 4 to June 23 with sessions for Bonham Dodd Leonard Savoy Windom Ector Grove and others plus county authorities and water districts. Topics include school board and city council sessions at various hours and venues.
A 1928 bank started as Guaranty State Bank later became First National bank of Windom. Directors included W Lee Dowlen Miss Jesse Floyd Chris Runkle Jno I Wheeler J A Dowlen. Early assets were 248 521 57. The bank saw presidents Dowlen Wheeler Riddles Peeler Smith. It became Fannin National Bank in 1964 with assets 394 047 58 and later surpassed 5 400 000 in assets.
The 5,000 square foot facility costing about 200000 opens with an open house on Sunday June 8 marking the 50th anniversary of the bank. Tom McDonald is general contractor. Patsy Smith led interior design. new features include a night depository and drive in window.
The Bonki reunions began in 1940 after a 12 year gap since the 1928 event hosted by the Class of 1913. Sam Meade led the first reunion, with a decision to hold gatherings every five years, despite a wartime pause before the 1947 reunion led by John Bacon Saunders. Subsequent presidents included Dwight Hackley in 1960, John Meade in 1960, Ray Peeler Jr in 1965, James Rodgers in 1970, and Joe Denton Jr elected for 1975 with a full slate of officers.
Former Bond alumni were notified for the 1975 reunion by class secretaries who sent invitations and updated addresses. List includes Joe Denton Jr 1904 1907 through 1974 Vickie May with many entries such as Mary Griffith Frances Ruark Stanley Stevens Ethel Adams Faye Lovelace Neil Davis and Barbara Griffin among others.
The Bonhi Bicentennial Quintet performed for the Lions Club at Thursday noon. Members include Pat sy Travis Jana Houston Terri Hall Sonya Hicks and Joan Leslie Mra. Linda Reese directed the group.
There’ll be a new feature for the 1975 Bondi Exes and Annexes Reunion a special reception for former senior play cast members. Miss Ethelleen Williams who directed many plays announced the event in the Fountain Room of the First National Bank from 2 to 3 30 p.m.
Children of Mr and Mrs J F Gatlin will assemble in Bonham for the annual reunion meeting at Bonham State Park Saturday for games and white elephant prizes. Sunday gathering at the North Pavilion will include a noon meal with relatives from Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri attending.
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