Pat McDowell to Return From West Coast Visit Friday
Miss Pat McDowell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McDowell 620 West 8th street will return from Los Angeles and other California cities this week She attended Pepperdine College College of the Baton majorette school in Los Angeles training in twirling marching and routines She toured Disneyland and Frontierland with advanced students and performed for parents on the last night The drum majorette class included five boys and five girls and she was third from the last to receive a new baton En route home she visited relatives in Downey and Pasadena and also spent time in Tijuana and Baja California Mexico
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McDowell
Harry McDowell
8Th Street
Los Angleles
California
Los Angeles
Disneyland
Frontier Land
Pepperdine College
Pate
Ray King
Downey
Robert Gasper
Pasadena
Gaspers
Bonham
Miss McDowell
Tijuana
Birthday Party Honors Two Boys
A joint birthday party was held July 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cline, Bonham Rt. 2, for Larry Cline, 8, and Mike Smith, 6. Children played games, won prizes, and enjoyed cold drinks and ice cream. Attendees included Joan McEuen, Brenda Biggerstaff, Regeana Johnson, Ronnie Smith, Myra Biggerstaff, Keith Johnson, Sherril Smith, Dana Gleason, and Jylene Burns, with Mrs. Harvey Brackett, Mrs. W. O. Cline, and Mrs. Jewel Johnson helping the mothers with activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cline
Bonham
Rt. 2
Larry
Mike Smith
Brenda Biggerstaff
Sherrie Smith
Joan McEuen
Brenda Joy Biggerstaff
Regeana Johnson
Ronnie Smith
Myra Beth Biggerstaff
Keith Johnson
Sherril Smith
Dana Gleason
Jylene Burns
Harvey Brackett
W. O. Cline
Jewel Johnson
Bill Smith
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents
Today marks birthdays for Mrs. Dan Barnard Johnny Ruark James Michael Smith Patricia Ann Thomas Robert Ball and Vickie Ball with best wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Barnard
Johnny Ruark
James Michael Smith
Patricia Ann Thomas
Robert Ball
Vickie Ball
Len Morgans Arrive in Alaska with Family
Mr and Mrs Len Morgan Sr announce arrival in Fairbanks Alaska. Their daughter in law Mrs Len Morgan Jr accompanies them and has taken employment there. Her husband has been in Fairbanks months working for an airline company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Morgans
Alaska
Len Morgan, Sr
Bonham
Fairbanks
Len Morgan, Jr
Arnold Whitworth In Critical Condition At Lackland Hospital
Mr and Mrs Earl Whitworth visited their brother Arnold Whitworth a patient at Lackland Air Force Base hospital in San Antonio His condition was critical but described as resting well when they left him Sunday
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Earl Whitworth
Arnold Whitworth
Lackland Air Force Base Hospital
San Antonio
Traveling Woman Remains in California After Ensenada Visit
The article notes a woman enjoying time with friends in Ensenada Mexico before returning to Los Angeles where she attended multiple beach parties as honoree. She called on Mr and Mrs Sarge Stockard and their son Tommy, former Bonham residents, during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensenada
Mexico
Los Angeles
Sarge Stockard
Tommy
Bonham
Dallas Guests Visit Mrs Cuddy and Family
Recent guests in the home of Mrs Sally Cuddy and family included Mrs Gocia Delita Dean Cuddy Hugh Cuddy and Mr and Mrs Perry Stapleton and son all from Dallas and Mr and Mrs A J Wofford from Wolfe City Mr and Mrs Collie Smith have returned from a visit with relatives in Anson Miss Penelope Woodson has returned to Commerce after visiting Mr and Mrs Gene Woodson and family Guests at the John Seglier home included Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas from Dallas Mr and Mrs K O Merriman and sons from Garland and Mrs Glen Roberts and sons Don Garrison has returned to Tulsa after visiting his sisters Mrs Glen Roberts and Mrs Joe Milton and their families Miss Ouida Powell is improving from a tonsillectomy in a Bonham hospital and John Segler were visitors in Durant where they saw J M Lipsey recovering from a stroke Mrs Sally Cuddy and family hosted John Segler as recent guests Alvin Keene and daughters Collie Smith and John Segler are mentioned The farmers are close to finishing field work except for breaking stubble Ground is too wet to plow until rain Cotton has begun to open some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Cuddy
Gocia
Delita Dean Cuddy
Hugh Cuddy
Perry Stapleton
Dallas
A. J. Wofford
Wolfe City
Collie Smith
Anson
Penelope Woodson
Commerce
Gene Woodson
John Seglier
Joe Thomas
K. O. Merriman
Garland
Glen Roberts
Don Garrison
Tulsa
Oklo
Joe Milton
Ouida Powell
Bonham Hospital
John Segler
Durant
J. M. Lipsey
Alvin Keene
Area Churches See Attendance Rise in Bonham Sunday
Nine area churches reported higher attendance at Sunday school led by First Methodist and multiple Baptist congregations. Readings include First Baptist 351 and Nazarene 189 among 20 churches with varied totals such as Calvary 105 and Central 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
First Methodist
Christian Mission
Church of the Nazarene
Boyd, Bailey
Calvary
Central
First Baptist
Assembly of God
Boyd Baptist
Bailey Baptist
Bonham Baptist
Calvary Baptist
Clark Memorial Methodist
Central Baptist
Church of God
Deas Obitae
I Christian Mission
Church of Christ
Northside
Southside
Congregational Methodist
Edhube Baptist
First Christian
First Presbyterian
Trinity Baptist
Hospital Notes From Allen Memorial In Bonham Areas
Allen Memorial Hospital lists admitted patients including Tom Brown Charlie Williams and Jerry Kirkpatrick all of Bonham along with several Bonham residents Mrs Charlie Williams Mrs Winnie Smith and George LeGear plus Mrs James Simmons of Ector. Discharges include Mrs H A Cunningham and Mrs Martha Donihoe among Savoy residents and others in Bonham Claude McClure Mrs Clinton Curtis and Mrs Mabel Koon.
Out-of-Town Guests Attend Reunion
Homecoming week drew a large crowd of visitors from multiple towns. Ella Godwin and her three daughters returned from Vernon with family joining. Guests from Amarillo Denison Sulphur Oklahoma Bonham Longview and Sherman visited local residents and relatives for the reunion.
Local residents visit kin and relocate for work
Mr and Mrs Leon Watson and daughter moved to Lubbock where he will work in a bakery. Edward Williamson and son Stephen visited his mother Mrs A E Williamson in Garland. Mrs R T Lipscomb returns from Indiana Illinois and will visit Odessa with son Richard. Mrs Paul Hendrix and Heather return from Hot Springs Arkansas. he goes back to Hot Springs for work. Martha Lowery works summer at St Davids Hospital Austin staying with Dr and Mrs Cox. Herbert Kamm and Katrena visit Fort Worth. Bobby Duff accompanies. David Clark and family from Durant OK visit Bonham. Clark to coach junior high. Cadet Willis P Duff Jr of USAF Academy Denver arrives for vacation with parents. Pp J Kelley from Fort Worth spend weekend with relatives. Joe Lumpkins returns to Dallas for work after visiting mother Bertha Lumpkins and others.
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Martha Lowery
St. David's Episcopal Hospital
Austin
T. D. Cox
Cox
Herbert Kamm
Katrena
Hospitalized Leonard Woman Mrs Dillard
Mrs. Lillie Dillard of Talco formerly of Leonard is reported critically ill in Mt Pleasant hospital. She is mother of J. R. Red and R. H. Dillard, all of Leonard. Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Red Dillard and Mrs Dorothy Hiatt. A watermelon party followed for farm workers with about 75 attending. Next Sunday the Presbyterian pastor Charles R. Galbraith from Austin College is guest.
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Bill Humphress
Point
Marion Goode
Greenville
Jeff Young
Houma
G. L. Wharton
Colorado
Idaho
James Wharton
Dallas
J. O. McKinzig
Abdilent
Dee Ivey
Ivey
Presbyterian Church
Autsin College
Sherman
Charles R. Galbraith
Harold Wise
Honey Grove
Revival Draws Large Crowds at Ector Methodist Church
The revival at Ector Methodist Church drew large attendance at both 7:30 am and 8:00 pm services, led by Rev. Clinton L. Bowen of Dallas. Through August 5, Evangelistic services continue with Ed Daniels leading singing. 40 in the choir split into adult and junior sections.
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ECTOR
Spl
Ector Methodist Church
Clinton L. Bowen
Dallas
The
Baptist Church
Ed Daniels
Orrow Kennerly
Two claim land race as Norvell leads for high court
In Texas post primary returns James R Norvell leads Robert F Hughes for Supreme Court Justice Place 3 with 565 724 to 553 762 while Ned Price loses to Two in a tight land commissioner contest 590 333 to 562 563. Daniel counters Yarborough charges denies secret visit and attacks NAACP and union organizers as he calls for precinct checks to verify county counts.
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Ned Price
Tyler
Rudder
James R. Norvell
San Antonio
Robert F. Hughes
Austin
Supreme Court
Norvell
Daniel
Allan Shivers
Yarborough
Texas
People of
Statehouse
Shivers
Yarhborough
Liberty
Tex
NAACP
Tank Blast at Shamrock Refinery Kills Many Firefighters
A massive fire at Shamrock Oil and Gas McGee Refinery 12 miles northeast of Drumas killed 13 volunteers instantly and 4 later, with 31 injured. Pentane leaking from a 15,000 barrel tank exploded, igniting adjacent tanks and destroying three fire trucks.
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Ers
Shamrock Oil and Gas Company
McGee
Drumas
Moore County
National Guard
George Ochs
Senate panel maps probe of Russian policy shift
A six member Senate Foreign Relations steering committee led by Sen Theodore Green outlined a six month study to assess whether Russia’s economic aid push warrants a change in U.S. foreign aid policy Aiming to report by January 31 the panel will examine global programs and seek input from leaders inside and outside government The study follows a 3 77 billion foreign aid bill loaded with military assistance and could shift emphasis toward economic and technical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
U.S
Theodore Francis Green
Congress
Green
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sixman
Walter F. George
D.-Ga
Foreign Relations
Armed Services and Appropriations Committees
U. S
County Agent Zeke Green Attends Soil Evaluation Conference
County agent Zeke Green of Bonham travels to College Station this week for a soil evaluation conference and will return home this weekend to Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soi
Zeke Green
College Station
Bonham
Notable Explosion Seen From Far Distances
The blast's flash was visible in Amarillo, over 50 miles away, while tall smoke plumes rose for more than 50 miles. Nearby tanks showed burned paint and resembled silver onions in the residual glow of the explosion.
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Amarillo
Dallas Man Drowns At Lake Whitney During Boat Trip
Hugh Ercanbrack of Dallas, 21, drowned at Lake Whitney near Frazier Creek while an all night boating trip ended. His wife, brother, sister and two friends watched from shore as his body was recovered in eight feet of water thirty minutes later. Justice of the Peace ruled death by drowning. This is the third drowning at Lake Whitney this year.
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Waco
Tex
Hugh Beevin Brcanbrack
Dallas
Mas
Lake Whitney
Frazier Creek
Justice of the Peace
Robert Helms
Hillsboro
Ercanbrack
Lake Whitbey
Brcanbrack
Jimmy
Hugh Ervin
Waynesburg Earns Rainy Day Festival Guffaw
Rain fell across Waynesburg Pennsylvania as 5000 residents celebrated its annual rain day. Local tradition holds it rains on July 29 in 79 of the last 80 years. Farmers quipped that it always pours on this date. Droplets began at 9 33 a m EDT with noted nostalgia about past droughts and local figures stockpiled in memory.
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Waynesburg
Pennsylvania
Tech
Bill Allison
Favorite Classified Ad Prompt Sparks Quick Reads
A compact call urging readers to try a favorite classified ad as a fast and efficient option. Advocates convenience and value for busy shoppers seeking quick responses and reliable results.
Bargains in Good Used Furniture Catalog
Bargains listed for a Butte sale including 7-piece Oak Dining Room set re conditioned, 4-piece Bedroom Suites, 4 5-piece Dinette sets, 15-piece Round Table Dinette, 2-piece Living Room Suites at 15.00 each, 1 used couch, 1 Used Refrigerator with butane attachments at 25.00, several Used Mattresses, 1 Used Chair, 1 Oak Rocker, 1 Upright Owen Gas Range, 1 Reconditioned Geod Oil Cook Stove, Linoleum Remnant.
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Butte
Owen
Lincoleum Remnante
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James A
Jimmy) Turman
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Benton
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Tom Evan
Luther Arney
Joe
Charlie Mitchell
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W. L. Smart
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DeKalb
Mack Windle
Claude McCourik
Fort Worth
Leon Watson
Lubbock
Edward Williamson
Aon
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A. E. Williamson
Rocky McMillan
R. T. Lipscomb
Indiana
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Odessa
Richard
Paul Hendrix
Heather
Hot Springs
Ark
Mr. Hendrix
David Clark
Clark
Willis P. Duff, Jr
U.S. Air Force Academy
Denver Colo
and Willis P. Duff, Sr
Pp. J. Kelley
Joe Lumpkins
Bertha Lumpkins
Bonham Lumber CO
Ariels
Mrs. Dillard
Cio-Uaw
Walter Reuther
Reuther
Eure Mes
Dumas
Sunray
Nic
Dallas Man
Bonham Furniture
First National Bank
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