01 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Index
Location
Bridgeport, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1963
Page
1
The court and reporter Ray McPherson met Judge W A Hughes at the Index to hear him joke about dispensing justice as he heads to Jacksboro. Readers note his fairness, humanity, and approachable manner, with praise from the reporter and local observer.
Wayman Roland Canady of Bridgeport was stabbed and killed in a Fort Worth work shop on Jacksboro Highway after an argument over car repairs. Canady worked for Dye Trucking Company of Bridgeport.
Bridgeport beats Bowie 0-? at Bullie Stadium as Halfback Pat Denton scores the final eight yards of a 71 yard drive. Jin Porter adds two points on a late reception. Bowie pressured early but Bridgeport’s defense held firm.
About 50 team captains and workers meet at Minute Coffee Shop on Wednesday November 6 at 7 00 a.m. to start the Bridgeport Salvation Army Fund Drive. Funds support local emergency aid for Bridgeport residents, including groceries lodging transport fuel and medical care.
Bridgeport debuts a large new Wise County store hailed as a modern facility with automatic roof, illuminated parking and conveniences rivaling Dallas and Fort Worth. Owner John M. Edwards cites local economic boost while Wise County Cancer Society offers free patient supplies with doctor permission.
Mrs Les Boase, Mrs Mary Monnett, Mrs Jim Ward, Mrs Frank Collum, Mrs Chester Arms, Mrs G T LeMay, Mrs Opal Tacker, Mrs Roland Hartsell, Mrs Virgil Stone, Mrs JO, Edward, Mrs BLA appear in a local honor roll.
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