The Mexia Daily News from Mexia, Texas • Page 7

Freestone County Sessions With The Sheriff By j.ft, (Sonny) Sessions, Jr. So much confusion last weekend disrupted in getting report ready, usually put together real quickly late Sunday afternoon but didnt get to it until early Monday morning then. Forgot to mention several things of interest lately such as teletype message put out to all police agencies that information been received during the recent truck strike that railroads would be sabotaged. One railroad bridge reported burned Dallas and large amount of explosives found on railroad near Houston, no further developments though. Mel with Retired Teachers of Freestone Co.

Saturday morning at their meeting in Teague, discussed ways the elderly and ignorant are swindled out of their savings and incomes. These things unlimited and worked so many ways with something new thrown in real offten. Best policy still the old one of buyer beware. Limestone Co man already on probation here for forgery in jail there on same thing again, local merchant reported getting one he passing around too. Met Bear and man thinking he victim in calf missing on old 75 tale one afternoon, did look someorie definately taken calf but advised later at night that it located caught in briars in neighbors pasture.

Report of another baby calf missing south west of Streetman on PR, Mexia service station at' lendant victim of robbery- murder type deal last week very similar to those in Dallas area. Man robbed and believed dead go to his pistol as they departing and shot one through plate glass window, subject admitted to Dallas Hospital later in day, he and couple more involved also arrested. This week had man who been kidnapped and his van stolen Dallas put out near Mexia with the stolen vehicle being used in armed bank robbery at Wilmer-Hutchins later that day and it abandoned in area. Seems nearly everyone knew about operation east of here for some time but me but no one wanted to get involved for many WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, BOOJSLCSG SALE! Short Lots CHILDREN'S SHOES 2 Price different reasons, srtffie wefe stated seme just didnt know what te do. Advised that one reported what going on to thY tiiilk wan and he going to correct but didnl seem la do much about.

When there something gettig OH detrimental to our community and citizens please dont hesitate in letting someone know. What may be very obvious to you might be missed by us altogether. Two charged with felony possession of marihuana and being held Anderson Co jail released on 000 bond Monday. One charged with 'prohibited weapon released on bond later in week. Served with Writ of Habeas Corpus hearing on dud out of same deal charged with felony possession marihuana and burglary set for Monday before Judge McCain.

Juvenile picked up same things released to parents on juvenile probation. Another one that gone visiting when other picked up made mistake of coming in on bus and advised from others the deal fixing to leave faster than came but deputies picked up and jailed on burglary charge. Some of property taken in home burglary recovered. More charges may be filed concerning the situation but believe the air been cleared some down there and the party is over. The dude who arrived later on bus suddenly became patriotic and wants to join the Army.

When arrest made last Sunday afternoon and everyone fixing to leave the premises one being jailed begged that some jewelry be taken along for safe keeping no one going to be there so finally Big Buford obliged and stuck the stuff in his uniform "(overalls) pockets and forgot about them Next day her 'mouthpiece'much busy trying to locate (probably this what he getting paid to make bond, eat with) it then found Buford gone to Louisiana and be back next, which he did with stuff still in pocket. Stuff supposed to be worth $10,000 but didnt impress anyone too much. But the lawyer and he hadnt seen it when made trade. Teddy Bear sent Aunty home sick with flu first of week, out couple of days with it. Ranger Sgt Newberry over first of week to help satisfy weekend land owner that thought he not getting much protection as wanted on property i ijf, locateq te a.r,ea no one living close and them up on some weekends and him having many burglaries and thefts in past.

Can easily understand their position and thinking as would feel the same way but dont know what can be done to correct as there hundreds of weekend homes in County and nearly 1,000 of public roads which impossible to patrol and protect all the time. Fighting losing battle anyway as when one bunch doing it caught and stopped another starts or they get out prison and start over. Wheel Barrow Contractors Garden Supplies Close-Out Paneling P0 handled deal where believed rabid and head sett to Lab fot tests, results -unkhwn at this time, to Waee Tuesday with Bill GaihHghl and Hugh Whitaker for meeting of Justice Council Advisory Cowffiitee with Courtdl of Governments. Deputy to Waco DPS lab Wednesday with marihuana and unmarked drugs. taken over weekend at house for tests to be run on.

While there he made trip ta trailer house where subject panted burglary here thought staying 1 missed then but got later when got off bus. Due to flu epidemic In tham schools my Boys out from Tuesday afternoon thru rest of week, we did catch up on little cowboylng and feeding. Bear jailed lady on warrants for bad checks, this might break up her bad habit of writing them as in past husband always been able to pay off before jail, the severy days spent with us might impress a little more, released last of week. Joined Judge Goolsby (whom going to miss very much when goes out as County Judge as found always most cooperative and trying to do the right thing) in trying to stop father of mentally retarded boy from taking him out of state school while officials do not think it in his best interests. I know it isnt as have had to give him home in jail numerous times after father beat him, put him out or took all the 'money he got working or from welfare.

Believe all want him out for is his check. Jury summonsed for criminal case set for trial Tuesday called, off when found witnessess not available at this time. Several reports of feed being stolen in Teague area during week. Attempt made to pick up and hold run away girl but had flew the' coop when deputies got there. Girls missing from here located safely in La.

and held until parents went for. Deputy jailed-out of state dude hitch hiking throught and seen sniffing glue from paper sack while waiting for ride in Teague, assisted on his way when some of senses returned. Mobile home east of Fairfield reported burglaried, with nothing missing but groceries and cigarettes, dont know of anything more valuable at this time. Deputies to Teague early- between arguing, two jailed. Checked report from distraught wife that husband done come home drunk and look all her money all $11 of it.

Teddy Bear called on deal where new fence been cut, found to be civil matter over where they thought the line should be. Deputy LeFevre jailed couple of dudes, one found AWOL from Navy and other prohibited weapon. Six year old girl accidently shot in chest with pellet gun late Saturday night by 11 year at weekend home, victim tran- sfered on to Waco Hospital. Tragedy near Centerville late Friday night when Leon Co THP Ernest Dobbs fatally struck by vehicle while he out with violater. Have never heard anything but good concerning Ernest oVer the years and it hard to understand these things as there so many sprry's that nothing every happens too.

Jack Coman Funeral Set Here Friday Jack L. Coman, 52, pf Maripn, died Monday in Alabama, Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 at the First Presbyterian Church here, with the Rev. Walter Buerhle, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Mexia Cemetery, Mr. Coman was born Oct.

JO, 1921 in Mexia and was the son of the late Mr, and Mrs. James G. Coman of Mexia. He was a Professor of Music at Judson College in Marlon, Ala-, and maintained a residence in Mexia. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one brother, James (toman of Houften: we. aunt, Mrg; Celia FulKfrson of luka, and one niece, Kathryn Coman, also of Houston. The body will lie in state in Corley'Porter Funeral Home late Tuesday until time of services Friday. Pallbeareri will be C.B. Garter, Y.A.

McCullough, Edward. H. Hudson. QJ. Blair, Clerent'e Best, and kjrry Swell.

Hunorary pallbearers will be Tarn Chatham, Fred MiteheU, jar, Frank Taylor, and Rr- Carl Willifard- Rites Slated Saturday For Mexia Man Funeral services for Willie 0. Johnson of Mesia will be held Saturday at 3:30 in the Union Baptist Church in Mexia. The Rev. J.E. Morris will officiate and burial will be in Springfield Cemetery.

Mr. Johnson died Tuesday morning at 9 in McOee Nursing Home in Mexia. He was a lifelong resident of Limestone County and was a janitor. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.

Addie Johnson of Mexia; one daughter, Mrs. Lena Jackson of Groesbeck; and four grandchildren. Dorsey-Keatls Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Set Saturday For Mexia Woman Mrs. Ida Pearl Jefferson of Mexia died Friday night at 11 in General Mexia Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 in the Ml. Gideon Primitive Baptist Church in Doyle, The Rev. H.V. Chambers will officiate, and burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mrs.

Jefferson was born in Limestone County and was a lifelong resident here. She was a housewife and was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Wiley and Miss Patricia Jefferson, both of Mexia, and Mrs. Ruth Graves of Groesbeck; four sons, Maurice and Howard Jefferson, both of Mexia, Wilmer and Edward Lee Forge, both of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs.

Ella M. Simpson of Palo Alto, and Miss Ozlee Forge of Houston; one brother, Rushie B. Forge of Dallas; 21 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Going on Vacation Pringle Rites Slated Friday At Thornton Funeral set-vices for Mfs.

Ida tnei. Pringlc, 78. of Thornton will be held Friday morning al 11 in the Thornton Church of Christ. Minister Benny Lucas will officiate, find burial will be in Thornton Cemetery. Mrs.

Pringlc died Wednesday afternoon at 2 in Martin Hospital. She was born March 19, tflds In Thornton and had been a resident of Thornton all her life except for several years when she lived in Houston. Mrs. Pringle moved back lo Thornton about 12 years ago. She was a member of the Thornton Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, Donald J. Pringle of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Thornton, Mrs. Becky Forrest of Mart, and Mrs. Lucille Deavours of Arlington, one grandson, David Scott Pringle of Houston; and one granddaughter, Anne-Marie Pringle of Houston.

Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She iflr.via iaily tfiJMS It, Iff! Funeral Set In Groesbeck For Jessii Umb Jcssle Karl Lamb. SB, of Hardin died Tuesday morning at 8 In Ihe Veterans Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be held lodny nt 2 In the Kibler Funeral Home Chapel in Groesbeck. The Hev.

Curtis Owens of the Assembly of God Church of Wnxahachie will officiate, and burial will be in Faulkcnbcrry Cemetery. Mr. Lnmb wnsborn July 1,1915 in Grayson County and was a veteran of World War 11, Army. Ho was a disabled veteran. Survivors include htt Mrs.

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