Bosque County Conservation Talk Focuses on River Dam Plan
Sts Mim Clifton Lions Club members and Temple officials gathered for a Bosque County Conservation Committee luncheon to hear P L Downs outline early Brice Valley water and soil controls. J Mortayer criticized plans while H J Cureton urged united county effort. F James presented a river map for a Bosque River dam as towns hoped for time to refine proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim Clifton Lions Club
Rex
Tunsday Kimcheon
Umieta
Downs
J. le Mortimer
Temple
Temple Board of Development
H. J. Cureton
Chatrranp
Meridian
D. L Halim
Clifton
BP. J
W. H. Cur Wardeen
J. L. Bist
Walnst Borings
Me. Sadler
Iredell
Bam ‘Wortin
Morgan
R. E. Sanders
Kop
Perl
Roy Poot
Valleyills
Mortayer
H. J. Curetom
Boraue
T ‘Ile Compsittee
Bosque County
F. James
Bosque River
Jani Fa
Interesting Contest In Cooper Community
In Cooper during winter families joined a contest to kill jackrabbits crows hawks and rattlesnakes within days. Two leaders organized the effort for a baseball themed tally where each side fielded eleven families. By contest end 444 of the reptiles were killed, with F W Wallace announcing the winning team would receive a feast. The campaign fostered unity and provided a joyful communal event in a cold month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper School
F. W. Wallace
Hte
Tri County baseball league organized with six towns
A new Tri County League forms including Rap pers Falry Grands Gap Whitney Meridian and Clifton. E B Harris president Gus Rockway secretary treasurer. Board of control from managers. Season opener set for April 14 with 25 games including five double headers. Meeting in Meridian April 5 to draft by laws. Players limited to 12 mile radius per town and 18 on roster. No transfers allowed. Two Sundays before a player becomes eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymeume Ete Tar Feiney Il
Tri-County League
Rappers
Falry
Grands Gap
Whitney
Meridian
Anit
Clifton
E. B. Harris
Gus Rockway
Relubs
Committee Tours Texas Presbyterian College Property
A special House Committee visited Milford Eis County to inspect Texas Presbyterian College properties for potential state ownership. The former junior college site, valued at 300000 dollars, has been abandoned for five years and was offered to the state at a normal price. The group then moved to Wan Hastchie for a Chamber of Commerce luncheon before plans to file the committee report with the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Eis County
Texas Presbyterian College
Legislative Party
Taft
Wanhachie
Chamber of Commerce
Houseof Representatives
Will M. Martin
Hillsboro
Roy Sinderford
Belton
Senate
H. R. Stovall
Wana- Shachie
C. Venable
Ennis
Hugh Brewerd
Fairfield
Dero Cowley
Puillabora
Lindsey
Anson
Vernon Lemens
Rainbow
Connally Seeks U S Aid for Texas Centennial
Senator Connally of Texas said he may introduce a bill seeking federal help for the Texas centennial celebration. He noted any appropriation would align with prior expo funding and likely not reach millions. He reviewed a government expenditure table showing allocations since 1861, including the 1893 Chicago World Fair cost and the 1905 Liege participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benator Connally
Texas
Cattle thief sent to penitentiary after quick action
Sheriff Benson led a rapid pursuit from Bosque County to Dallas and Fort Worth, netting Bush a penitentiary term. The case followed an indictment by the Bosque County grand jury after Bush confessed to cattle theft and earlier cotton theft in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eheritt Benton
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bush
Hamilton County
Everal
Bosigne County
Bosque County
Sheriff Benson
Celina
Stark Chosen Head of Texas U Board
H J Luteher of Orange was elected chair man of the board of regents of the University of Texas Saturday. He succeeds Beauford Jester, whose regent term expired recently. Dr Edward Randall of Galveston was elected vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
H. J. Luteher
Stark
Orange
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Beauford Jester
Coralfaim
Edward Randall
Galveston
Rain and Hail Hit Fruit Around Temple in Bosque County
Damaging hail and rain swept Bosque County near Temple, affecting fruit crops and local orchards. Reports note scattered damage across multiple towns, with motionless stakes and hail measurements around several inches, while residents assess losses and weather authorities monitor conditions.
W. H. Gray Killed In Motor Collision Near Mills
W H Gray of this city was killed Saturday when his automobile collided with another vehicle near W Mills a few miles from town. The crash occurred between eight and nine o clock as the two cars met on the highway. Initial reports indicate fatal injuries to Gray and damage to both vehicles. Local authorities investigated the scene and prepared a formal report for the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gray
W. Mills
Wegan
Santa Fe Rail earnings rise in 1924 report
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway reported 1924 net corporate income of 7,001,814, up from 5,496,871 in 1098, with earnings per common share of 22 cents after preferred dividends. Net operating revenues reached 26,138,000, while a car crash near Valley Mills killed a rider and injured Luther Williams and family, with several hospitalizations and a city clean-up notice issued for Clifton on April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka
Into Fe
City Election Results Elect Jenson Mayor and Aldermen
The city election held Tuesday, April 2, saw 168 valid votes cast with several mutilated ballots removed. J M Jenson elected mayor to replace Parks. Walter O Gloft and Voy G Fort chosen as aldermen to succeed S J Cormany and H P Jones. Golben and Nei Cooper ran for marshal, receiving 68 and 41 votes respectively. new officials likely to be sworn in at the next Council meeting.
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J. M. Jenson
Eacceed Tor
Former Clifton Boy Shines In County Track Events
Owen Carpenter Jr of Clifton, now in Olney, is highlighted for winning the county meet at the Young County interscholastic event. The Olney paper notes his versatile athletic skill and impact on Olney High School track success, with praise from Clifton relatives. His performance led Clifton and nearby teams to strong showings in the county meet, marking him as a notable young athlete in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Carpenter
Clifton
Glney
Texan
Olney High School
Eid
Owen Haw Mae
Owen
Olney
Veraatne Athletic
Hin
Graham
Newcastle
Geldmoet
Tim
Syed Wa
Meridian Court News Briefs and Local Gleanings
Miss Larale Johnson visits Oklahoma City. Dallas return for Mrs. Scott Holston after weeks with her parents the Wilmoths. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Smith and daughter Lila trip to San Antonio. homeward with Mrs. Walk and son William Jr. Hoy B. Lane, architect for courthouse redesign, in Meridian Monday. Addie Hornbuckle of Morgany visiting relatives in Meridian and Waco. Mrs. Jim Welker and Mrs. Hector Hill with guests from Clifton. State Deputy Ercell W. Brooks visiting schools for credits. Mrs. Corey Jordan visiting relatives in Ennis. Me and Mrs. T. Minor of Kilgore visiting old friends. Minor once president of Meridian College. W. Prices of Clifton and J. L. Bird of Walnut Spring in Meridian on business. Courthouse work to begin Thursday. most officials moved. Grand jury to investigate cattle theft and other matters. Workers Council met at Baptist Church. reports favorable. Son of J. W. Speer dies at Geo. Paulson home after illness. Marriage licenses issued including Tribble and Mickle. Ludwig and Nichols. Pruett and Earle. Powell and Bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larale Johnson
Oklahoma City
Scott Holston
Dallas
Ben Wilmoth
S. C. Smith
Lila
Bon Antonio
W. A. Walk
William, Jr
Bonner Ford
Walnut Boringe
Joe Thomson
Hoy B. Lane
Court House
Meridian
Addie Hornbuckle
Morgany
Hornebuckle
Ames D. P. Hornbuckle
W. Tts
H. J. Cureton
Hf Hornbuckle
Waco
Jim Welker
Hector Hill
F. K. Bradstreet
Clifton
Ercell W. Brooks
Corey Jordan
Einlias
TM. Minor
Kileeon
Minor
Meridian College
W. Prices
J. L. Bird
Walnut
Jatt
Grand Jury
A. Clot
Otheer
Workers Council
Baptist Church
Mooitxy
Vine
J. W. Speer
Geo
Frankie Sime
Aubrey Olen Powell
Mies Leta Bale
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Cooper
Connally
U. S
Tuckton
Mins
Pear River
Imola
Arkansas
Texas U
Royal Teer
Moagae
Lewie
Bert Alland
Markham
Huckaby
Bart
Elton
Te ‘Ile
Woodsaw
Santa Fe Railroad
Valley Millshich
Valley Mille
Luther Wil Hams
Mosheim
Gray
Williams
Baptist Sanitarium
Williams ii
Hart
Will Terrell
Me ‘Terrell
Lanes Chapel
Tom C. Parks
Bedford Shaimire
Mry Qwan Carter
Ronttuher
TRI County Baseball League
Cramille Gap
Meridian Court
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