Pranks End in Tragedy as Youth Is Shot
Preston Jones a 16 year old from Troy was killed when 77 year old J W Carnes fired through a porch window during a prank by local boys who had taunted the couple after an opossum hunt. Carnes claimed self defense and no charges were filed. Funeral services were held at Troy Methodist Church with interment at Roberts Cemetery.
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Preston Jones
J. W. Carnes
Bottoms
Temple
Ola Jones
Troy
Bell County
Mr. Carnes
Carnes
Young Jones
Justice Court
Troy Methodist Church
J. W. Sharburt
Roberts Cemetery
Jones
Emmett Watson
Temple and
Temple Telegram
Porter Killings On Farm Near Faddy In McLennan County
Robert Bruce Porter fifty five? actually 45 prominent Central Texas farmer and family member shot on his farm near Faddy just over the McLennan county line. Clarence Johnson son-in-law of Porter charged with murder and released on a $2000 bond after waiving examining trial. Porter found dying at the Johnson home with a 22 caliber rifle bullet.
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Robert Bruce Porter
Central Texas
Faddy
McLennan
Porter
Jack Porter
North Troy
Clarence Johnson
Mr. Porter
Porter Funeral Held for Local Resident at Eddy Cemetery
Funeral services were held at the R. B. Porter home with Rev. J. W. Holsapple of Temple officiating. Burial followed at Eddy cemetery. Porter, born February 23, 1877, near Troy, wed Betty Fowler in 1899 and had seven children: Mrs. Jesse Row, Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Oscar, John, Berma, and Erna. Survived by his wife, four brothers Tom, Isaac, Ed, and George Porter. two sisters Ona Willis of Temple and Mrs. Woodrum of Pahucha Texas.
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R. B. Porter
J. W. Holsapple
Temple
Eddy Cemetery
Mr. Porter
Clarence
Johnson
Oscar
John
Miss Berma
Erna
Tom Porter
Isaac Porter
George Porter
Troy
Ona Willis
Woodrum
Pahucha
Texas
Temple Telegram
Salvation Army Fund Drive Seeks Milam Cameron Support
The Salvation Army launches a broad fundraising appeal to Milam County and Cameron residents. On Tuesday December 5 committees from the Commercial Club Lodges churches American Legion and other groups canvassed town distributing contributor buttons. They seek to sustain both wartime and peace-time Salvation Army work with endorsed efforts from participating organizations.
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Salvation Army
Milam County
Cameron
Commercial Club
American Legion
Army
Salvation Army work praised in Cameron Milam County appeal
Local leaders urge generous support for the Salvation Army citing its wide aid including maternity homes, baby farms, lodging for the needy, disaster relief, and street services. They praise its rural reach and invite citizens to invest in Cameron and Milam County’s welfare.
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Salvation Army
Army
Cameron
Milam County
Texas
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Jersey
Joe Casey
Studebaker
W. B
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T. S. Henderson, Jr
T. F. Hardy
Roy Baskin
J. B. White
U. S. Hearrell
W. O. Triggs
W. G. Gillis
O. L. Kidd
A. F. Mitchell
L. L. Blaylock
A. B. Guinn
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Duncan
Wilson
Minerva
Exide
Schiller
Buick Motor GO
Austin
United States Civil Service Commission
Nixon-Clay Commercial College
Austin, Texas
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