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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1975
Page
2
Donald L. McAlister appointed Associate Publisher. Subscription rates listed for home delivery in Beakers Fannin and adjoining counties by mail. Advertising representative noted by Texas Daily Press League.
A one day program for nurserymen and related industries will be held June 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center in Dallas. Sponsored by the Texas Association of Nurserymen and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the $15 registration includes lunch. The lineup features Neil Sperry and others presenting topics on plant problems sanitation practices transplanting woody plants and foliage plant selection for customers. For more information call 583 2929.
In a broad move, 20 oil companies including Amoco Atlantic Richfield Chevron Exxon Gulf Kerr McGee Shell Skelly Sun Transco and Trans Ocean Oil nominated about 3.2 acres of the Baltimore Canyon Trough for offshore lease rights. Interior plans a May 1976 lease sale with land 23 miles offshore from nearest shore and invites areas not to be explored.
County Judge J C Buford proclaims Ladonia Bicentennial Week July 6 to 12 with plans for observance of the American Revolution Bicentennial. The week overlaps with Ladonia Frontier Days July 10 12 and the mayor supports the proclamation and activities.
Five occupants of a car were injured in a Monday afternoon crash with a pickup near North Center and Denison. Driver Michael Harper and pickup driver Clifford Webb were identified by Officer Mike Bankston. All injuries described as minor and victims were taken to Fannin County hospital.
Governor Christopher Bond signed legislation restoring capital punishment in Missouri. The measure mandates execution by gas chamber for all premeditated first degree murder convictions, with the governor calling it potentially life-saving and a deterrent.
Philip Seawell a 1975 East Texas State graduate has been elected to a public school teaching position in McAllen He is a Bonham high school alumnus and former choir director at the First Christian church for three years He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Seawell.
Noah Shelton reports items stolen from a freezer and refrigerator at 1006 West Fifth Street over the weekend. Missing are steaks salt bread and eggs. Entry gained through a window. Police also arrested two for driving while intoxicated two for public intoxication and investigated two family disputes.
David McMillan, a sophomore at Texas A and M Fort Worth and son of Mr and Mrs Roy McMillan, sank a 203 yard hole-in-one with a 3 iron in a foursome including the club pro. He works at the club in summer and will return for July 4 weekend. He plans to play with David Collins in the partnership tournament at Quail Hollow on July 4.
Mrs Atkins died in a Sherman hospital at 11 30 am Sunday June 22 1975 after a short illness She was born December 8 1907 in Pennin county daughter of E Cockrum She married De 19 1925 in Whitewright He preceded her in death September 13 1966 She worked at T W Ayres Dry Goods since 1918 and for last 35 years in cavients nephews listed as pallbearers Randy Atkins Monty Truty Dennis Atkins O B Butler R D Butler Norman Butler
Keith Hall of 420 Liberty street suffered a serious neck injury when a jack slipped during car repairs at a Tyler race event. He was taken to a Tyler hospital for treatment after the accident on Saturday night. Hall is a stock car racer and his wife works as secretary in the county attorney's office.
Savoy superintendent Robert Hodges announced a special Savoy school board meeting for July 1 replacing the July 4 regular session. Agenda items include the new state program and a reevaluation program.
Meany calls full employment more than a slogan and an economic necessity for 39 million workers on part time schedules. He notes a 1946 statute urging jobs for the able and willing and warns unemployment will worsen unless strong actions are taken now.
The Carillo impeachment review will be held in private after four weeks of public hearings. Rep DeWitt Hale says a free discussion is impossible with news media present. Carrillo’s family opposes a Parr family faction for county political control amid accusations of using his office for political and financial gain. The resolution cites his federal income tax evasion indictment.
Jenna Ramsey, a special agent with Fannin County Farm Bureau, received a diamond ring from Southern Farm Bureau Life Ins Co for producing over one million dollars in life insurance in 1974. Of 300 Texas agents, only 22 qualified, and Ramsey was named a master agent for Farm Bureau Inc. Companies in fire and casualty production and service.
Sheriff Raymond Taylor reported two bicycles stolen Monday afternoon from a pool area south of Savoy. The bikes belonged to the grandsons of Mr and Mrs A R Handerson who had ridden them to swim.
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