Fatal Car Crash Claims Life of Fort Worth Pastor
A Fort Worth pastor died after a car collision on Thursday night while returning from a service at First Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at First Methodist, with burial in Maypearl. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, and two brothers. among the family are relatives in Amarillo and Port Worth. The accident occurred near Maypearl as the vehicle struck another.
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Thureday
Sun- Bey
J. T. Ferrison
Foret Hill Methodia
Ier
Sabon
Fiert Methodist
Maypeart
Xan
Sam May
Port Worth
Amarillo
Pope
Mra
Hamill
Childrown
Minn
Towlke Fernuson
Fort
Mea Tragic Accident On Railroad Crossing
A wreck at a railroad crossing leads to a tragic accident as a vehicle becomes trapped beneath the rails. Rescue efforts free a trapped passenger while investigators assess the crash amid emergency responses and halted rail traffic.
Proposal to Pave More Clifton Streets
Clifton Council discusses paving additional streets with property owner contributions. The plan requires 100 percent cooperation and a per foot deposit of 15 cents from property owners for adjacent rights of way. Nonparticipating owners may face continued delay. deposits must be posted promptly. City Secretary W. G. Hurnt to coordinate outreach and timing.
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W. G.hurnt
Fanch
Chy Council
Fred W Nelson Dies After Long Illness in Clifton
Fred W Nelson born in Columbus Texas September 9 1861 died at his Clifton Texas home after a long illness. He moved to Clifton as a youth with his family and spent his life in service to the community through church county rights and local postmaster duties. Known as a faithful worker and active boards member his passing is mourned by many who recalls his dedication to duty and helpful nature.
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Fred W. Nelson
Columbus
Texas
Clifton
Texan
Batturday
Tarnoan
Lown
Hut Lad
Hh Pars Fonta
Fas
Nilaon
Interesting News at Cranfills Gap Creekside Visitors and Local Death
Local items from Cranfills Gap note visitors including Mra Womwertelaen Opal and Marlo Ramaay and others from Ras ger Waco Sting visiting Mr and Mrs C D Cranfill. Mica Tunlen Wickman visits Spring with relatives. William Andersons family and Thur Elon White travel to Colorado river for a fishing trip. Rev Tilden Jenson and family visit Denton area. Mr Julia dohmeon passes away at home after ill health. Funeral held Thursday at Lutheran Church officiated by Rev J A Arnes. Dedicatory services for Methodist Church held last Sunday with large crowd.
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Mra_Womwertelaen Opal
Marlo Ramaay
Slaney
Bonnie Jean Bowlin
Rasger
Zack Onner
Emmett White
Waco
Ove Anderson
Larenta
William Anderson
Thur ‘Elon White
Tydell
Colorado River
Fiah
Tilden Jenson Anl
Denton
Julia Dohmeon
Ogg
Anme
Pasang
Lutheran Church
J. A. Arnes
Methodist
Homer Russall
And
Mes
Will Russell
Ming Pilate
Stanford
Mra
Seven year old Melvin Bearden fatally burned
Melvin Bearden age seven died from burns suffered when his clothing ignited after a gasoline oil splash near Clifton. The accident occurred as his father worked on the family automobile. funeral services were held at the Coyote Church with Rev J P Gilliam officiating. Pallbearers included Leroy McMillan Andry McMillan Virgil McMillan Jake Bearden Hazel Greer and Nathan Johnson.
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Melvin
Frank Bearden
Clifton
Tan Thureday
Ralief
Ghyote
Hinerave
Valley Mills Demp- Heer
Revi J.P. Gilliam
Palltestern
Leroy McMillan
Andry McMilan
Virgil McMillan
Jake Bearden
Hazel Greer
Nathan Johnson
Pre centennial church pageant to be staged in Austin soon
A Texas centennial pageant staged by John B Hegers Prats Company will feature a 250 member choir and dramatic tableaux. The production traces early American history from evangelist scenes to Columbus planting on the continent and the rise of Protestant faith.
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Austin
John B Hegers Prats Company
John W. Uted
Columbus
Luther
Charles V
Protes
Meridian Court and Local News Highlights
Local society notes recount visits and travels among Meridian residents and relatives. Mrs. Gwynn Hickman and children stayed with her inlaws in Truscott. Miss Nellie Sue Baird and father D. Baird returned from Fort Worth. Liz Butler of Austin visits. families from Gatesville, Valley Mills, Livingston, Lubbock, and Dallas are listed with brief trip mentions and arrivals.
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Gwynn Hickman
Truscott
B. Roque
JM. Robertson
Mary Simith
Sanda
Clay Burnett
Gatesville
H. J. Cureton
Californa
Nellie Sue Baird
D. Baird
Fort Worth
Minx Leonore Clark
Valley Sl
Lee Clark
Mattie Shuford
Mary Lou Robertson
Charles Edens
Georgetown
C.M. Gundy
Livingston
Georgia Scrutchtlelt
Martha Burch
V. McCorkie
Marvin McCorkie
Valley Mills
J C_McCarkle
Alma T. Butler
James Herbert
Waco
Elizabeth Butler
Austin
Dorothy Lomax
Lubbock
Dimmie Lomas
Mise Blanche Howard
Dallas
M. Jenson
Clifton
RL. Wiginton
Waren
Wiginton
Lavi A. Dunlap
Carlsbad Cay
New Mexico
Yaean Bower
Dells
Mra
Cooper
J. C. Talley
Lam A
Guardsmen Camp Halen Report: Training Intensifies
Local National Guard units arrive at Camp Halen on August 1. The two week stay focuses on camp comfort, rapid field training, and improving accuracy speed and communication. New planes and Douglas observation ships with Lybenethil cameras enhance mapping and reconnaissance capabilities. Continued on Page Three.
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National Guard
Camp Halen
Eit
Recrecy i
Pryce
Clifton Wins Good Game From Whitney
Clifton defeats Whitney 4 to 1 after a strong start by Kleine and Rockway. Rockway hit a first inning home run off Malor, energizing Clifton as they played solid defense and mounted a late rally to secure the win.
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Clifton
Whitney
Kleine
Rockway
Xpleund Whitney
Malor
Local obituary page fragment for Margen Bundey and family
Fragmentary obituary note lists Margen Bundey and relatives including Katie Kathrine Rowland age 65, Bay City resident, and Margenx Rowland of Bert Worth. mentions siblings and survivors Juke Ter vd and Trlery theew sem, with Bay City connections and Pere Wayia.
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Bhacrach
Odlahorse
Katie Kathrine Rowland
Margen Bundey
Row Fend
Bay City
Jet Ro
Margen
Gay L Rowland
Bert Worth
Thre Sistare
Mies Mary Tama
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Ravlaon
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Cranfil Gap
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