Indictments Hit Dozens in Major Crime Sweep
Harry Wesley Land faces rape and two burglary counts. Andrew Jesse Aberta indicted for assault with a prohibited weapon. Carolyn Tune Gore Thomas C. Waggoner Jr Lucille Phiffer Annie Pearl Moseley face forgery and passing counts. Jim Cathey named in theft for stealing 30 plywood pieces from W. T. Lam on May 26. Richard Willingham also charged with theft. Carry Williams George Gii den Tie and David Joseph Langeston charged with burglary. Carter Edward Heth Jr James Henry Campbell and Katie Bates named in DWI indictments. Manual Marquez indicted for destruction of private property. Mrs. Raymond Birk indicted for defrauding with worthless check. Billy Joe Brewer indicted for sale and possession of marijuana. Larry Meanslesses indicted for possession of narcotic paraphernalia. John R. Pence Buddy Mayer Ronald Mayer James F. Wilmer Henry Clark Robert R. Boudreau Daniel Scott Cordova Christine Jengen Norman D. Nevinger John H. Hornaday Herbert S. Chubb Wade W. Mincey Peter A. Gregory Kenneth W. Barlow Ettore F. Torti Richard C. Burgess Jack H. Cleghorn Jr. Duane F.E. Goldsmith Bobby Lee Fleming Steven Ray Jackson Edward Granger Jr. Gary Wayne Farquhar Johnny Ray Pilcher. Online defendants identified in 13 more indictments held pending arrest by Sheriff Winfred Cummings.
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Harry Wesley Land
Andrew Jesse Aberta
Carolyn Tune Gore
Thomas C. Waggoner Jr
Lucille Phiffer
Annie Pearl Mosley
Jim Cathey
W. T D. Lam
Richard Willingham
John H. Hornaday
Herbert S. Chubb
Wade W. Mincey
Peter A. Gregory
Kenneth W. Barlow
Ettore F. Torti
Richard C. Burgess
Jack H. Cleghorn Jr
Duane FE. Goldsmith
Bobby Lee Fleming
Steven Ray Jackson
Edward Granger Jr
Gary Wayne Farquhar
Johnny Ray Pilcher
Onine
Winfred Cummings
Gatesville Farm Bureau Queen Pageant Candidates Named
Darlene Foote Becky Mattiza and other candidates were announced for the Gatesville Farm Bureau queen pageant. Contestants will model gowns share why family membership matters and face judges on poise personality and appearance. Miss Conner the 1971 empress will present the crown. Don Decker will host with pianist Mary Fleming providing music.
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Miss Conner
Farm Bureau
Zacharias
Darlene
Janice
Phillip Williamson
Gatesville
Lee Roy Williamson
Don Decker
Bell County
New Gatesville Coaches Named Edmondson and Sidmondson
Edmondson formerly led Granbury and arrives at Gatesville with high hopes for his coaching, while Sidmondson, a Ballinger high school star and Tarleton State College alumnus, brings three years of varsity baseball experience. The pair, with families, plan to relocate to Gatesville in July.
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Ing
Prince
Granbury
Gatesville
Edmondson
Sidmondson
Ballinger
Tarleton State College
Mary
Christi
Galesville
Council discusses tax board and service to Gatesville
The council planned to discuss city service and appoint a 1972 tax equalization board. A Tuesday meeting was postponed as members attended the state Democratic convention in San Antonio. A Cincinnati suburb, Green Township, now requires new houses to have two car garages to allow street parking.
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Gatesville
San Antonio
Cincinnati
Green Township
Honed Away Swimming Pool Problem Cured
Gatesville's two year-old Raby Park pool faced rough pitted plaster and skinned swimmers after opening. Experts blamed insufficient soda ash for acid erosion from the gas chlorinator. Workmen resurfaced the floor and walls with Carborundum stones. City Manager Jim Walker announced the problem is cured.
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Gatesville
Raby Park
Jim Walker
Tired Demo Delegates Back Home After Split Convention
Coryell County delegates returned from the state convention that ran from Tuesday morning until 3:30 a.m. Wednesday marked by confusion. The breakdown allocated 42 to George Wallace, 32 to George McGovern, 23 to Hubert Humphrey, and 33 uncommitted. Jim Crouch, Hamilton attorney, named a national delegate. others named Ollie Little, Bobby Jones, Bob Miller, Mrs. Leslie Ledger, J. (continued)
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Coryell County
San Antonio
George Wallace
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
Jim Crouch
Hamilton
Coryell
Santone
Ollie Little
Bobby Jones
Bob Miller
Leslie Ledger
Delegates Named to Convention Resolutions Committee
A list of delegates includes A Darossett Riley Simpson Jerry Donaldson Joe Wind ford Doug Smith Mrs T R Williams and Glenn Egger with George Jageler as alternate. Donaldson was appointed to the convention's resolutions committee.
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A. Darossett
Riley Simpson
Jerry Donaldson
Joe Windford
Doug Smith
T. R. Williams
Glenn Egger
George Jageler
Donaldson
Theeconvention
Homecoming Set Sunday At Coryell Church
The Coryell Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming on Sunday marking the church’s 117th year. Activities include a song service scripture reading a business meeting memorial service preaching a noon basket lunch and an afternoon singing with an open invitation to all interested attendees.
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Coryell Church
Coryell Baptist Church
Courthouse Reports Land Transfers and File of Names
A long courthouse records list shows multiple property transfers among many parties including VLB, Veterans Land Board, and various individuals. Transactions involve tracts in Turnersville Evant and Flat with nominal $10 consideration and other terms.
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Turnersville
Lillian A. LeMaster
W. V. Dunnam
W. M. Thompson
W. V. Dunnam Sr
Mary Jane Siemondt
W. V. Dunnam Jr
C. Vance Dunnam
Victor C. Green
Charles Maurice Williams
Jutta Williams
Franklin Childers
Mary K. Brumbalow
Douglas E. Whigham
Johnnie Sue Whigham
National Guard units to attend summer camp event
The article lists multiple Army National Guard units from several states to be stationed at the north camp during the period. Units include the 3rd Battalion of the 117th Infantry Mechanized from Tennessee, 12th Battalion of the 120th Infantry Mechanized from North Carolina, 1st Battalion of the 123rd Armor from Kentucky, and the 383rd Engineer Company from Arkansas. USAR parties include the 8th Battalion of the 46th Armor from Arizona and the 314th B...
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San Antonio
Army National Guard
3Rd Batalion
117Th Infan
Tennessee
120Th Infantry
North Carolina
123Rd Armor
Kentucky
383Rd Engineer Company
Arkansas
USAR
North Camp
Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum publisher details
The Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum is published weekly in Gatesville Texas by Post Clemons and Morris Owners and Publishers. Second class postage paid at Gatesville Texas 76528. Subscription prices list Coryell territory rates 4.00 per year or 2.25 for six months elsewhere in Texas 5.00 per year or 2.75 for six months outside Texas 6.00 per year or 3.25 for six months. Provide old address when requesting a change of address.
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Gatesville
Texas
Post, Clemons and Morris
Coryell Territory
VFW Post Set to Meet Tuesday in Gatesville
Gatesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 2557 will hold its stated meeting at 8 p m Tuesday June 20 at the VFW Hall on West Highway 84 Commander Max Ferrell said plans for a district meeting to be held here in September will be made.
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Gatesville Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
West Hwy. 84
Max Ferrell
Mrs Worthington Reenters Houston Hospital For Treatment
Mrs Pat Worthington has re entered M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston for additional treatment. Reports indicate she is not improving and will remain hospitalized for an extended period.
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Pat Worthington
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Houston
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