Pardoned Man Again-TOPEN in Texas
Joe Roberts, claiming to be the first prisoner released from penitentiary, was pardoned January 1, 194? after serving eleven months of a sentence totaling 83 years for robbery. He, with J P Jones wanted in Vernon, Texas, faced charges arising from a series of job robberies, and was escorted by Sheriff Frank Edmondson.
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Topen
Wichita Falls
Texas
Joe Roberts
Roberts
J. P. Jones
Vernon
Frank Edmondson
Dallas
Fort Worth
Untitled fragment on cow treatment for torn flesh
Fragmentary report mentions cow treatment for wounds and powder connected to era somerful no tieptic. No clear names, places, or dates given.
Slumber Party and Graduation at Clifton Grammar School
Forty graduates received promotion to Clifton High School amid a large crowd. Principal Garner Stockburger and teacher Millie Bromstad led the ceremony with valedictorian yron Bromstad and Ruth Mooney as salutatorian.
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Clifton Grammar School
Millie Bronstad
Garner Stockburger
Yron Bromstad
Ruth Mooney
Alfred Jenson
Jane Marie Hill
Rev. Story
Alice Odegaard
Beach Polk
Bonnie Alexander
Bredley
McCoy
Eltyron Bronsted
Cliffle Aice
Clifford Jenson
Curtis Tangston
Dora Mae
Gannteson
Elmer Larvon
Emma Cannteson
Boma Cash
Georgie Lee Griffin
Gerald Poth
Gummo Mae Hix
Hattie Lange
Tars Old Pearson
Halen Little
Houston Fingrad
J. C. Jeanas
Jimmy Duke
Lawrence Bimons
Ley Golden
Laon’ Lane
Lewis Surrey
Lillian Louis Jeanes
Margaret Porson
Platt
Ralph Coners
Joy Bebo
Mill at Itasca Sold to White and Woodall
Reports from Itasca indicate the Pecasa Cotton Mill was sold to G L White and Ed Woodall of Wildars. The new owners own mills in Hubbard Grandview and Tillaboro and will operate the Itasca facility.
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Itasca
Aullaboro
Texas
Peasca
Dew Sald
G. L. White
Ed Woodall
Wildars
Mubbard
Grandview
Tillaboro
Meridian man remanded without bail for Clifton murder
Meridan judge orders M R Smith remanded without bail for the Clifton murder of Dr Owen Carpenter. Suspect Savith is jailed in Johnson County after Bosque County officers moved him for safety amid Clifton unrest. Grand jury to probe case with a special prosecutor likely.
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Meridian
Texas
Justice of the Peace
E. Jenkins
M. R. Smith
Clifton
Owen Carpenter
George W. Tilley
Waco
Carpenter
Savith
Iver
Carpen
Ter
Veridian Light Plant Sold to Fort Worth Interests
Meridian Tribune reports the Veridian light plant sold to FF Worth men for 21000 dollars cash. J Lumpkin will stay as manager in Meridian and Morgan until new owners send a replacement.
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Veridian Light
FF. Worth Men
J. Lumpkin
Meridian
Morgan
Continental Gas, Light | and Power Co
Pt. Worth
Lumpkin
Meridian Tribune
New Arrest in Clifton Case in Clifton Texas
Meridian Texas May 1 Jack Combs arrested in Clifton garage run in with MM K Smith charged with murder of Dr Owen Carpenter Clifton physician and Bosque county health officer at Clifton Wednesday of that week Held in Bosque county Jail on complaint Combs says he transported Sakith and Dr Carpenter in his car from Clifton to Sakiths home then drove away after the shooting
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Clifton
Meridian
Texas
Jack Combs
MM. K Smith
Owen Carpenter
Clifton Phyalcian
Bosque County
Boaque County
Combs
Sakith
Dr. Car
Businom Svetion
Saiith
Sway
Jonesboro Local Names and Weekend Church Services
Local residents listed include J Dy Walatty and C W Ranking, with Rev Keith preaching at the Baptist church Sunday morning and night. Anne Mason returns home after visiting relatives as graduation fittings at the high school are noted and the sermon for graduation to be delivered by Brother Keith on May 24.
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J. Dy Walatty
C. W
G. Ghutt
Wit
J. A. G. Weaver
Shate Weaver
Carl Henson
Mr. Keith
Anne Mason
Frank Hanes
Edna Haden Mathew
Stella Theatings
Thomasen
Guy Hartgraver
Conair Obimvion
Kevin Weaver
Wrother Keith
Strips of Platinum Struck Rivers In Dated Plaque Mystery
Fragments describe a ceremonial work featuring polished platinum strips representing rivers and a central plaque bearing names inscribed in gold. The passage alludes to artists or donors linked to a historical display or memorial.
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Pollr
Jasper
Cmap
Gus Eaane Eee
Serre Eeas
Watcher Clocks Jewelry Ben's Chain Out of Order
Clocks and watches reported out of order at D Bock Coe and Dur Beare. Jewelry items including chain labeled bens were noted in the sequence of inventory. No injuries or further details provided.
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Bens Chaine
D. Bock
Coe
Dur
Beare
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