Mediators Chosen for Bosque County Debt Conciliation
Governor Ferguson appointed Ed Handley of Clifton chairing a county mediators’ committee to bring debtors and creditors together in Bosque and foster fair, informal settlements. Members include Dary Holm Clifton J A Williamson Meridian N Pike Walnut Springs and J G Helm Iredell. The panel aims to reduce foreclosures and promote harmony through voluntary, local conciliation efforts.
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Net An & Board
Bosque County
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ed Handley
Clifton
Dary L. Holm
J. Am. Williamson
Meridian
7. N. Pike
Walnut Springs
J. G. Helm
Iredell
County Ferm
R. J. Murray
Austin
Istate
Uch
Tein
Kad Handley
Clifton Mercantile
Glitwn
Postponed Trial of Alleged Slayer in Meridian Case
The trial of Clifton of Dr Owen Carpenter for a murder eight years ago in Meridian was postponed due to witness absence and other reasons. It is reset for March 18 1983. Combe linked to the case was arrested in Twin Falls Idaho and brought back to Bosque County. Carpenter was shot in Clifton's home. Smith was convicted, served years, and pardoned by Governor Rose Sterling. Sheriff Benson noted plans to call Grand Jury for Carl Pearson next week. Two liquor cases were resolved. one suspended sentence for John Lats Alling, an operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Owen Carpenter
Meridian
Eighteenth District Court
Combe
Onee
Twin Falls
Idaho
Bosque County
Pearl Benson
Dr. Carpenter
Smith
State Penitentiary
Rose Sterling
Benson
Carl Pearson
John Lats
Operavor
Clifton College To Present a Cantata at Christmas
Clifton College Chorus directed by Mrs Anos Odegaard performs The Heavenly Message by Edward W Norman on Friday night December 18 at 7 40 in the college auditorium. Solo duets quartets men's chorus and ladies chorus feature in sacred numbers with a free will offering. Clifton invites Clifton people and the surrounding community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton College Chorus
Anos Odegaard
Edward W. Norman
Clifton College
Cliffton
Turkeys Bring Near 10 Cents to Clifton Market
In Clifton the Waco Packing House handles a large Christmas turkey trade with about 300 pickers processing thousands of birds weekly. Prices rose to ten cents per pound as farmers ship carcasses by rail. Tuesday night saw around 2600 turkeys priced in cold storage and a 4000-bird purchase by a Clifton firm. The plant operates two hundred drops, with observers watching the process as a live turkey killsman steers birds along a revolving track. Weight totals show 27,000 pounds weighed Tuesday night, contributing to an anticipated 100,000 pounds for the season across multiple carloads.
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Clifton
Waco
Cliftor
Othaba
Waco Packing Company
Clifton Cubs Honored With Two Banquets
The Clifton Cubs were feted twice in the past week with Mothers Banquet celebrations on Wednesday night and the annual banquet for football boys the following Thursday. Mothers prepared plentiful meals as the club season officially closed.
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Clifton Cubs
Pereon
Hin Howe
Foottall
Court actions and cases heard in Aeridian Court
Court opened with various civil matters including Lowe Harrison versus John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. set for Dec. 15 on criminal docket. Several usury cases, partitions of land, debt and foreclosure suits, and a divorce with custody awarded to the mother were scheduled or continued into December and March terms.
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Lowe
Harrison Va
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
W. Matthews Ve
Jarrett
W. R. Gosdin
Joe Montggomery
BR. J. Anderson
C. R. Jameson
Bessie Raissnitier Va
BM. Whiteker
E. Ragsdale
Wiley
Turner
Lory J. Wilm
Whiting
W. HL Smithee
M. M. Landes
Ines Alewander
Paul Carruth
C. A. Barker
G. Kilpatrick A. Bettie
Kilpatrck
Cult
Beth the Kilpatrick
Texas
Carl Pearson
Nedietad
Smmler
State of Texas Va
Jack Combe
Mrs. C. W. Polk Dies Thursday Morning
Mrs. C W Polk, age unknown, died Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs Prod Arther's home near Ian, following illness this week. The report notes her religious character and mentions Captain GW Polk as a relative, with family details provided in a garbled obituary passage.
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Polk
Bmw Aetna Saad
Another Big Trades Day Is Celebrated
The town hosts a festive Trades Day with a Christmas shopping rush drawing a crowd despite weather. December 24 is expected to attract an even larger crowd as merchants prepare specials and entertainment.
Local Garnersville News Highlights Community Visitors
Local notes report visits from D A Platt of Waco and families of Cleburne Meridian and Dallas. Herman Manna hosts relatives, Kirk Dyeer family, and the Hafer home nears completion. Cotton Krueger and family move in, with Will C Hafer praised for civic involvement and progress in the community.
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Speed Corr
D. A. Platt
Waco
Lincoln Ferris
HH. Barr
Cleburne
Kirk Dyeer
John Hanna
Jonesy
Meridian
Herman Manna
Hulda Kettler
Battle Golden
Clifton
Mionie Dylan
G. Burt
Cotton
Krueger Fund Little Son
Valley Millnave
Krueger
Hafer Alt
Local Agents Agree on Petroleum Code Meeting in City Hall
Local agents forming a temporary organization to coordinate a county petroleum code in Homs. 4H. T. Grantham of Gulf Refining was elected temporary chairman and Ola Hostel of Humble Oil became secretary. A permanent body will be formed by December 15 with next meeting set for December 10 at 7 80 p m in City Hall Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homs
T. Grantham
Gulf
Ola
Humble Oil &Ramage Counnry
Dyer
H.L. Toombs
Dickerson
Waco
Sintrset
Clifton
Indoor Court Is Ready For Use
Clifton's new indoor basketball court is prepared for use with bleachers along the wall for fans. Work includes removing center posts, bracing, and lowering the floor by inches for a regulation court with clay filling to stabilize the foundation.
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Clifton
Inge
Trinity Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Sunday School
The
Baptist Church
Church of Christ
Lambert Marries Hoover in Killeen at Methodist Parsonage
Mr Grayford Lambert of Clifton and Mise Annie Hoover of Killeen were united in marriage December third at the Methodist parsonage in Sillews with a few relatives present. The groom, employed by the Chevrolet Agency, plans to reside in Clifton and start a home with his bride. The couple receives best wishes from Clifton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayford Lambert
Clifton
Mise Annie Hoover
Killeen
Sillews
Gossy Peeton
Lambert
Anderer Chevrolet
Bert
M. L. Lambert
Dates Set For County Meet and Related Events
The meeting of the Bosque County Interscholastic Executive Committee was held in Meridian with Director General W. D. Raley presiding. Officials listed include A H Barsh, Mr. Shannon, Mr. Coppage Morgen, and others, setting March 1 as the County Meet date in Clifton with tournaments across rural and town districts. Also noted are Christmas card stock details and ongoing sales.
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Bosque
Coppage
Morgen
Patterson
Inet Lay
Valley Mille
Chira Richards
Meridian
Sehewila
A Comeittee
Sbeent
Anita Phinney
Af Kit Memory
Mae Lazy
Walnut Springs
Lot Music Memory
C. Ford
Cranfile Gap
Directie
Parade
Rebood
WU Creek
Amundson
Koppert, Dire
Tewar
Clitan
Daruen County
Moran
Pebeuaay
Trwil
Clifton
Love
Ghd
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