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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1975
Page
3
The Rev. James Seigler of Savoy’s First Baptist Church will lead nightly revival services at Windom First Baptist from July 6 to 13 at 8 p.m. Special song services and music will accompany the evenings. Pastor Rev. Raymond M. Smoot and his congregation urge area residents to attend all services.
Miss Patsy Ruth Moss bride elect of Joel S. McKeirn was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at Bonham Golf club. Co hosts included Mrs. May Turbyfill Baugh Ashmore Lovelace Hodge and Kavanaugh. About 50 guests attended with yellow and white decor and daisies.
Birthdays June 27 include Tommy Taylor Mrs J D Butler Jackie Nicholas Rickey Berger Mrs T V Chambers Kevin Beall Fred na Turner Darrell Sturdivant Jack Elliott Bob Ponath Ruth Pinkston Hannah Goolsby. June 28 lists Mrs Kate Estes Mrs Mary Tadlock Mrs Douglas Walker Bobbie Brown Herb Myers Judith Kirkpatrick Myrtle Warren Chad Bryan Whitworth.
The Texas Republican Executive Committee will meet Sunday to elect a replacement for state chairman Jack Warren, who has resigned.
In Leonard seven Jinkins siblings gathered for a 22 year reunion at Mrs. Oline Thornton’s home. The event accompanied a Vacation Bible School closing ice cream supper at First United Methodist with 117 children and 33 adults enrolled.
Jeremiah Ray Fincher born June 20 1975 at St. Paul Hospital Dallas weighing 7 lb 6 oz. Stacy Shawn Fincher Lorance born June 19 1975 at Greenville Hospital weighing 6 lb 15 oz with brother Chad. Gretchen Skaer and Kerry Bridges visit Leonard for the return trip to Dallas after week with Taylor family.
The Leonard Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its annual barbecue Saturday April 12 on the city square lawn. Proceeds aid retiring the debt on the new fire truck.
The Rev. George Wilcoxson retires after 17 years as pastor at Blanton Chapel United Methodist Church and also as pastor at Verona United Methodist Church. He lives in Farmersville. Rev. Bull Grisham named new minister for Blanton Chapel and will begin duties on the first Sunday in July.
A dated admissions roster for June 26 1975 includes numerous names across towns in Fannin and surrounding areas such as Bonham Honey Grove Trenton and Ector. The list covers admissions and dismissals with many individuals named alongside hometowns.
Miss Leake of Sherman spoke to Leonard Kiwanis members on the Future of American agriculture and the Future of America program. She received a gift and certificate, while members sell name tag buttons for the 69th Leonard picnic to fund tennis court and other projects.
Lotsee a five person town near Tulsa declines state tax funds and other aid claiming external money threatens sovereignty. Founder George Campbell says the town will not accept money from state federal or county sources despite no income debts or budget. County official notes legality and uses for funds remain unclear while residents insist on self sufficiency.
Mrs Sarah Bernice Moseley of Sherman has been endorsed as a candidate for moderator of the 116th General Assembly. The election will be held at the June General Assembly in Tuscaloosa Alabama in 1976. She is an elder in First Church Sherman and vice chair of the 72 member General Executive Board based in Atlanta.
Miss Judy Mallet, Miss Texas 1973 runner up, and Walt Cureton quarterback for the Cleveland Browns will speak at the First United Methodist church monthly fellowship dinner Sunday evening. Cureton, East Texas State graduate, led his Lions to the 1972 NAIA title and earned Academic All American honors. Mallet performs violin and country western tunes and will share her faith. All Leonard area youths are invited to attend the come as you are event.
Fate Parker announces the Trenton school district board of equalization will convene Tuesday July 1 at the tax office. A divorced wife aged 62 or divorced widow aged 60 may qualify for social security on the former husband if the marriage lasted twenty years or more.
County Judge Jimmie Buford and Texas Historical Commission chairwoman Mrs. H. O. Swann join the Texas Department of Agriculture to register area farmers and ranchers who qualify for the 1975 Family Land Heritage honors for keeping land in the family for a century or more with continuous ownership.
Welfare Commissioner Ray Vowell says Texas will submit a 188 billion dollar social services plan to the federal government in September. Public comment period of 45 days precedes submission to the U S Health Education and Welfare Department.
Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co marks 75 years supplying building materials. A booklet titled The 75th Year has been issued with photos and history. Copies are available at the Bonham outlet managed by Johnny Russell. The firm operates 51 centers across Texas New Mexico Arizona and California.
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