20 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
1
Police report a mysterious founder was found dead in a city warehouse. Investigators say foul play is not confirmed as they interview associates and review security footage. The death occurred after a charity event at a nearby venue.
A list of upcoming public meetings includes TRENTON SCHOOL BOARD ECTOR SCHOOL BOARD on Dec 3 at 8 pm and Dec 10 at 7 pm, RECTOR CITY COUNCIL on Dec 10 at 7 pm, SAVOY SCHOOL BOARD Dec 10 at 7 pm, LEONARD CITY COUNCIL Dec 10 at 7 pm, BONHAM CITY COUNCIL Dec 10 at 7 pm, COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Dec 10 at 1 pm, DODD CITY COUNCIL Dec 4 at 7 pm, FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Dec 10 at 10 am, BONHAM SCHOOL BOARD Nov 20 at 7 pm, BONHAM WATER AUTHORITY Nov 19 at 3 pm, LEONARD SCHOOL BOARD Dec 3 at 7 pm, DODD CITY SCHOOL BOARD Dec 3 at 7 pm, HONEY GROVE SCHOOL BOARD Nov 12 at 7 pm, SAVOY EFFY COUNCIL Dec 3 at 7 pm, and WINDOS SCHOOL BOARD Dec 10 at an unspecified time.
The United States and Soviet Union plan a historic orbital rendezvous in 1975 as Glynn Lunney reports progress in the Apollo Soviet test project. Crew training and translation work advance while officials exchange plans and confirm cross country cooperation.
A car reported stolen from Charles Bellows of Retor was recovered in Bonham Monday. The vehicle was found parked on the street west of the Sam Houston Library. Police also logged another report about two men driving away a trailer for gasoline. Richard M. Nixon was elected by California to the U S House of Representatives in 1946 and 1948.
The Senate approved an energy emergency bill 78 to 6 giving Nixon authority to ration fuels, curb exports, and ease clean air rules. A Washington Post report says a task force proposed 9 pm Saturday to midnight Sunday gasoline bans and a 10 gallon per vehicle limit to deter Sunday driving, with other conservation measures planned.
Sealed bids for water line extensions in Bonham Texas are due by December 5 1973 at City Hall. Bid envelopes must show Contract No 1013 with 5 percent bid guarantee in cashier check or bid bond. The owner may reject any bid and will return all bid securities after opening except for the three lowest bids.
Admission information from Fannin County Hospital lists patient discharges and new admissions. The notice provides basic details on recent inpatient transfers and bed availability for the facility.
A fragmented record lists admissions around November 1973 in Bonham area hospitals including Bonham, Honey Grove, Alva, Dodd City, Ravenna, and Ivanhoe. Names referenced include Qovastre area patients and several Bonham residents with various surnames and initials. The document also mentions hospital stays, carriers, and local entries in multiple towns.
Barrow contest judges delayed final results for the Pick the Winners event. Barrow Jewelers predicted the Dallas score closest to the real 34 10 result, winning a quarter page prize, while Carter was one point off and Joals 27 10 trailed.
Mrs Charlie F Cook of Savoy died in a Sherman hospital early Monday November 12 1973 after a long illness. Services will be held Wednesday at Savoy Church of Christ with Dale Brannan officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Whitewright. Barnhart Funeral Home in charge. She was born February 7 1887 in Fannin County, daughter of Joe A and Pratt. Survived by one son Rimmett Cook of Denison, two daughters Mrs W W Jones and Mrs W J Jenkins of Wichita Kansas, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. family hours at the funeral home tonight.
Edward Moore Kennedy Jr, son of Senator Edward M Kennedy, walked with parallel bars in physical therapy at Georgetown University Hospital for the first time since his right leg amputation. He appeared in excellent spirits and read letters from well wishers as officials noted his hospitalization and the cartilage issue tumor discovery.
Ferguson, fourth president of East Texas State University, was buried Monday at age 94. He joined the Fast Tex staff in 1925 as dean of the faculty, became president in 1946 after Dr Sam Whitley died, and retired in 1947.
A chicken’s heart races about 300 times per minute, reflecting its rapid metabolism and high activity level. This unusual rate showcases how avian physiology supports flight and energy demands in birds.
Mrs Jennifer Askew from Lone Star Gas presents a Visions of Sugar Plums Christmas ideas demonstration for the Bonham Chapter Young Homemakers meeting at 7 pm in the Bonham Homemaking department. Members bring two cans to fill a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and babysitting is provided by Future Homemakers.
Members of The Friendship African Violet Society toured the Volksman Brothers greenhouse in Diabas during their November meeting seeking plant varieties and growing tips for upcoming displays.
Washington state historians urged amnesty for Benedict Arnold but the Army Board for Correction of Military Records ruled against clemency. The case cited insufficient evidence to overturn the centuries old verdict of misconduct by America's famed traitor.
The Dick Saunders family hosts a Thanksgiving gathering with Dick Saunders Jr visiting from New York to celebrate the birthday, joined by Mrs T W Chaffin and her son Tony, and Saunders granddaughter Mrs Jerry Walters with Kenny Kevin and Karla visiting from Crawford for Thanksgiving Day dinner.
Mrs Winnie Money and Mrs Paul Campbell returned from a sightseeing trip to El Paso to visit their nephew Gerald Bo Money and his wife. They toured Juarez museum of Mexican art and Paso Community College where Gerald Money chairs the division of social sciences. The ladies described their Ed Paso journey as pleasant.
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