James L. Mathews Final Rites Held
Funeral services for James Leonard Mathews 63 of Mosheim were held Monday at Mosheim Methodist Church with two pastors officiating Burial followed at Valley Mills Cemetery Mathews died September 9 1972 in Clifton Hospital He was a farmer and later worked for Bosque County Precinct 4 and Waco Aggregate retired 1971 Survived by wife Ida a son James W Mathews three daughters Betty Arnold Valeria Whitney and Mary Alice Crawford three brothers and numerous grandchildren great grandchild
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James Leonard Mathews
Mosheim
Mosheim Methodist Church
James Johnson
Cleon Flanagan
Valley Mills
Mathews
Clifton Hospital
Don Whit
Bosque County
Precinct 4
Waco Aggragate
Lanes Chapel
J. L. Mathews
James W. Mathews
Orange
Calif
Erich
Betty) Arnold
Gorman
Raymond
Valeria) Whitney
Glenn
Mary Alice) Crawford
Austin
Perry Mathews
Meridian
Claude Mathews
Waco
Rufus Mathews
Maryland
New Billboard Law Affects Local Businesses
The Texas Highway Department announces administration of the State Highway Beautification Act effective June 29. It requires licenses for outdoor advertising within 660 feet of highways in District 9 including I 35 and several U S and state routes across Hamilton to Coryell counties. Licenses issued by the Highway Department with permits per sign. some signs exempt.
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Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Texas
U. S
Temple
Hamilton
Bosque
Hill, Limestone
McLennan
Falls
Bell
Coryell
Right of Way
Austin
Highway District
South Loop Drive
Waco
Bosque County History Marked by Red Granite Plaque
The Bosque County marker once stood near Meridian noting the county's origin and early history. The inscription recalls the Spanish meaning of Bosque and highlights exploration by Maj. George B. Erath, 1850 51 settlements, immigrant groups, and the 1870 Chisholm cattle trail crossing.
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Meridian
George B. Erath
Kent
Bosque County
Chisholm
Aquilla Lake Planning Underway Southwest of Hillsboro
Preconstruction studies for the Aquilla Lake project near Hillsboro Texas progress under Col. Floyd H. Henk Fort Worth District Engineer US Army Corps of Engineers. Tulsa District conducts the studies for the Fort Worth District authorizing 1968 project to create a 4560 acre lake storing 111500 acre feet of flood water with recreational facilities. Public input is invited from those familiar with water resource needs and environmental features of Aquilla Creek area and possible project alternatives. Written participation to Col. Floyd H. Henk Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers P O Box 17300 Fort Worth Texas 76102.
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Aquilla Lake
Hillsboro
Texas
Aquilla Creek
Floyd H. Henk
Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers
Tulsa
Corps of Engineers
Southern Methodist University
Henk
Aly
P. O
Barracks and Auxiliary Meet in Clifton Hall
The World War I Barracks and Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening September 26 at 6 30 p m in Clifton City Hall. A covered dish supper will be served followed by a business meeting. All members are urged to attend.
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Clifton City Hall
West Shore groups host sales and supper to fund drive
The West Shore Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary holds a Rummage Sale, Country Store and Bake Sale on September 29 and 30 with a bake sale starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds fund a new fire truck. Call Mrs. Jean Reeder at 622-3766 to donate. A Box Supper is planned for October 7 at Bluebonnet Community Center with prizes and music by Jeff and Ethel Knight of Meridian. West Shore Civic Improvement meets Saturday night at the Box Supper. Bluebonnet Art Craft Club Game Party is Friday September 29 at 7 30 p.m.
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Women’s Auxiliary of
West Shore Volunteer Fire — Department
Jean Reeder
Bluebonnet Community Center
West Shore Civic Association
Bluebonnet Art Craft Club
Jeff and
Ethel Knight
Meridian
West Shore Civic Improvement
West Shore Volunteer Fire Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
James L. Mathews
Mr. Mathews
John Mathews
Ida Ziegelt
National Building Centers, Inc
Clifton
Dee
Doctor
Clifton Lodge
Af&am
Charlie Turner
Clifton Telephone Company
Rebecca D. Radde
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
State of
Laguna Park and Lake Area
Harriet Apple
Order OF Eastern Star
Regina
Robert Rachuig
Belmont Bulk Sliced
Neuhoff
Roxey
VP Cans
Argo
Food King
Tfrilian
The
McLennan County Electric Cooperative
McGregor High School
McGregor, Texas
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