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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1948

Page

3

Armstrong Dies in Bonham. Services Held in Ector

George L. Armstrong 81, longtime Texas resident, died after a five year illness following a stroke and injuries from a fall. He was born in Mississippi on July 4, 1866, married Tabetha Miller, and lived in Ector after moving from Leonard. Survived by wife, two daughters, one son, one granddaughter, a brother and two sisters. Funeral at Ector Methodist Church with several ministers. burial in Carson Cemetery.

Ector Specia George L. Armstrong Ector Bonham Hospital Mr. Armstrong Mississippi Texas Tabetha Miller Celeste Leonard Frances Walthall Fouke Ark Opal Freeman Fort Worth A. L. Armstrong Nelda Rae Owens Fouke A. H. Armstrong Tessie Farrell Lubbock Edna Kindrick Kirbyville Ector Methodist Church Linley Vowell W. H. Vail Whitesboro M. E. Miller Ector Baptist Carson Cemetery Wise Butts Collie Hodges FE. Ohmert Willis Russell K. Lb. Malone Jack Bellows Frank Dooley Paris R. W. Moore V. ‘I. Dunn J. A. Pratt Ray Edwards Fedhubes RO Tidwell Frank Anderson Norman Moore Kemp Roscoe Kirkpatrick Gail Barker R. C. Anderson Bentam Lewis Howell L. F. West R K. Crittenden

Radio Schedule Highlights for Tuesday on KFYN

The schedule lists morning to evening programs on KFYN 1420 including Sunrise Serenade Java Club News Summary Eddy Howard and The Three Quarter Time segments, plus spots for music, talk, and a sign off. It features Bob Eberly Jon Gart Trio Les Brown and a South of the Border set with Channel branding and station promos.

Nin Willys Co Crittenden Butane Eddy Howard Les Brown Voice of Army Bonham Theatres Our Times

Frank Withrow Dies At Ector Home Sunday

Frank Withrow 64 died at his Ector home Sunday morning after months of heart trouble. Born December 18 1883 near Trenton Fannin county he moved to Ector 41 years ago. Surviving are two brothers Clyde and G L Withrow both of Ector two sisters Mrs Fannin Allison Odessa and Mrs Mae Knight Coronado California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Ector Baptist church with Rev James Basen Belton and Rev Claude Johnston Sher Carson cemetery Wise directing burial in the cemetery Active pallbearers named Carol Murphy Jack Bellows Earl Porter Odell Smith Biff Finnell and Freeman Lambert.

Ector B. Frank Waenrow Trenton Fannin County Withrow Jack Bellows Earl Porter Odell Smith Biff Finnell Freeman Lambert

Expansions TP&L Shown In Report

The 1847 annual report to Texas Power and Light stockholders notes rapid growth and a long term expansion plan. New generators at Brownwood and Clarksville, plus turbo units at Waco and Trinidad, aim to restore reserve capacity by 1950. Rural lines, new substations, and 1,278 miles of rural lines were completed. 230,037 customers served by year end with energy deliveries up 27 percent since 1943.

Exas" Power and Light Company John W Carpeer Acie Brownwood Clarksville Prewan Wood Waco Trinidad Lingett Dallas Fort Worth Hillsdero Jewett Crockett Fakin Tyler

Hospital News from Allen Memorial Patients List

Registered patients include William Jones Bonham George Legear Bonham W H Gardner Windom Mrs Margaret Carpenter Penham Mrs N E Fogle Ravenna route 1 Mrs B P Jones Trenton Delilah Green Honey Grove H McKelva Bonham Mrs W Parker Ravenna Miss Alice Jones Bonham J C Eubanks Bonham A V Diedrick Troney Grove HO Smith Bonham Mrs A L Peebles Dodd City dismissed since last report Medical Surgical Normaharley Bonham doing well after major surgery Miss Fannie Yarborough Windom underwent major surgery 18 doing well P E Vineyard Windom very ill Mrs W B Rue Telephone resting well after surgery Mrs Henry Pemberton Bonham resting well after major surgery Mrs Tom Barry Leonard resting well after surgery Peggy Wilson Windom medically improved Betty Fall Mulberry doing well after appendectomy Mrs T R Jarrel Dodd City going nicely W C Nash Dodd City medical patient improving Wanda Ruth Hunter shows little improvement Mrs T E Woodson Gener surgical patient resting well Earl Scott Bonham medical patient Mrs J D Alexander medical patient Augusta Franc Bonham

Allen Memorial William Jones Bonham George Legear W. H W. Gardner Windom Margaret Carpenter Penham Normaharley Fannie Yarborough F. Sloan Dodd City Tom Gray Barnam P. E. Vineyard Henry Pemberton Tom Barry Leonard Pegey Wilson Wh.dom Betty Fall Mulberry T. RR. Jarre W. C. Nash Wanda Ruth Hunter T. E. Woodson Gener Earl Scott Bonham i J. D Alexander Augusta Franc Bon

City Commission Meets Tonight in Bonham

The regular June Bonham city commission meeting will be held in the council room at city hall this evening. The agenda includes several important matters for discussion.

Bonham City Commission

Dismissed Names Listed in Bonham Area Notices

A list of individuals including Rehard Danner, Denne, Bicknell, Mrs. W. M. Todd, Loy Jones, Wayne Pruitt, Hall, Marling, Mrs. J. F. Roan, J. W. Roberts, Mrs. James Floyd, Elinor Tanner, and others connected to Bonham and surrounding locales appears in the notice. The shuffled, OCR-like text shows multiple residents from Bailey, Leonard, Mulberry, and nearby towns.

Ham Rehard Danner Boham Paymond Denne Slonham B. Bicknell Bailey W. M. Todd Deilson Loy Jones Bailey tArs Ho Wouse Berham Elinor Tanner Bonnan M. Cole Yuo Okla J. Ho Eubanks Leonard G. B Lovelace Bonham Fcute

Earthquake Kills Woman Near Florence and Damages Homes

An earthquake near San Sepolcro southeast of Florence killed a girl and seriously injured six others. The tremor caused mass displacement as 99 percent of San Sepolcro’s homes were damaged amid two shocks reported within 22 seconds.

Florence Italy San Sepoicra San Sepolcrat

Wommick and Langley Births Reported at Allen Memorial

Allen Memorial Hospital records a son born to Mr and Mrs A M Wommick Jr of Honey wave and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs J E Langley of Jeanard in the latest birth notices.

Notice to candidates to file by June 19 1948

Last day for candidates to file applications to have their names placed on the Sallot ballot for the Fannin County Democratic Executive Committee. Filing closes Saturday June 19 1948.

Sallot Fannin County Democratic Executive Committee

Gymnasium of Three P School Put Up for Bid

Trustees of the Three P School in Fannin County Texas announce a sealed bid sale of the school gymnasium a sheet iron and wood structure with a concrete floor to be kept intact Bids due by 2 pm Saturday June 26 1948 when sale begins Proceeds fund school repairs Trustees reserve right to accept or reject any bid W O Call president Gene Woodson secretary

Three P Fannin County Texas Seal B.d W. OR. Call Gene Woodson

Henry C Kerr Named to ETSIC Dean's Honor Roll

Henry C Kerr of Commerce Texas son of Eva Ford Bonham Route 3 was one of 192 students on the East Texas State Teachers College dean's list for scholastic achievement last semester. To qualify a student must take at least 15 semester hours and earn at least 16 points with A =3 B=2 C=1.

Commerce Texas Henry C. Kerr Eva Ford Bonham Route 3 East Texas State Teachers College

Beer confiscation raid halts farm house shipment near Bonham

Sheriff deputies seized five cases of beer from a farmhouse south of Bonham on Saturday. One case was iced down and authorities planned to file charges in county court.

Sheriff's Department Bonham State

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Fudge Mix Newton’s IG. L. Armstrong Durance KFYN Bob Eberly Jon Gart Frank Withrow Tp&l Luther A Sealy P. Pol. Adv Hospital News N. E. Fogle Ravenna Route 1 W. B. Rue City Commission U.S Jimdwards Joe Edwards Cas White Point Primy Redcoat House Point + Enamel Babcock Auto Supply Bonham State Bank F.d.ec ETSIC U. S EAST _ JEWELRY Bacon Jones Plas
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