January 11, 1934 SIMMONS DRY GOODS STORE AT STREETMAN

DESTROYED BY FIRE

The large mercantile establishment of Simmons & Co., Bill McKissack, manager, was destroyed by fire at Streetman, Wednesday night about 11 o'clock. Origin of the fire unknown.

The building belonged to T.M. Gamewell. The stock was a total loss.

We were unable to learn if building and contents were insured.

The upper part of the building was occupied by the Streetman Masonic Lodge.

DANIEL WELL FAILS

TO SHOW OIL

WHEN SWABBED;

NOW CORING

After swabbing two or three days, core testing was resumed in the Daniel Young well Tuesday at noon, and four cores have been taken.

The well is now down 4,000 feet, and is in the upper Woodbine sand.

The well is not deep enough yet to be pronounced unfavorable.

L. CHILDS

ENDORSED FOR

POSTMASTER HERE

Cong. Luther A. Johnson has written friends here that he has endorsed the application of Lonnie Childs for postmaster here to succeed T.B. Newman.

Mr. Childs served several years as assistant postmaster, then postmaster and again as assistant. His appointment will be pleasing to his large number of friends.

January 8, 1959

WATER DAMAGE IN COURTHOUSE AFTER

PIPES BURST

County Auditor E.F. Glazener said approximately $600 damage was done in the courthouse by a burst water pipe during the freezing weather last weekend.

The pipe burst in the third floor jury rooms and water ran down to the office of District Clerk Mrs. Clyde Glazener on the second floor and the office of County Clerk Henry McCormick on the first floor.

Mr. Glazener said damage was confined to the building and that none of the records were destroyed.

JAN. 31 DEADLINE FOR

PAYING TAXES

County Tax Assessor- Collector Travis D. Cockerell reminds citizens that they have until Jan. 31 to pay county and state taxes without penalty. Jan. 3 is also the deadline for paying your poll tax.

Mr. Cockerell stated that motor vehicle licenses will go on sale Feb. 15, and the deadline for operating a vehicle with the 1958 license plates is April 1.

Poll taxes and auto licenses may be purchased from Phil Weatherholt in Teague and at the office of E.A. Strange in Wortham.

METHODIST CHURCH

STRESSES ATTENDANCE CURRENT

CRUSADE

Despite the cold weather, regular worship services were conducted at the First United Methodist Church Sunday. This was the first Sunday in the church attendance crusade in which the First United Methodist Church is operating with all of the other Methodist Churches throughout Texas. Every child in the Church School and every family will be asked to be faithful and loyal in attendance the 12 Sundays between now and Easter.

Everyone will be presented a Church Member's Loyalty Covenant Card Sunday at the services and will be asked to sign and present it to the ushers at the close of the service. Every person will also be given a personal church attendance record card which will assist him in being regular at the worship services each Sunday until Easter, March 29.

January 12, 1984 TRAGIC FIRE TUESDAY;

FAIRFIELD

MAN IS DEAD

Frank Proctor, a wellknown respected member f the Black community in Fairfield, was found dead Tuesday morning in the kitchen of his home at 345 W. Highway 84, which was almost totally gutted by fire minutes earlier. He was a longtime employee of Plum Creek Ranch.

According to Fire Marshall Larry Wilson of the City of Fairfield, the fire apparently started in the area of the space heater in the bedroom on the east side of the house adjacent to a carport.

He also stated it was apparent that Mr. Proctor died from smoke inhalation, not from the fire directly, and that he was apparently attempting to leave the house.

15 CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES INVESTIGATED,

12 SOLVED SAYS

MONTHLY POLICE

REPORT

December's activity summary of the Fairfield Police Department showed that local accidents were up for the month with a total of nine investigated by department officers. In addition, 15 criminal offenses were investigated and 127 calls were handled for the month.

Police Chief Jim Kellum also reported that of the 15 criminal offenses investigated ten were cleared for a 67 percent clearance rate. Burglary and theft headed the list of offenses with three each investigated.

Also, there were two drug offenses, two assault offenses and one each of public intoxication, driving while intoxicated, wanted person apprehended, criminal trespass and runaway.

FIRST BABY OF 1984

Little Miss Ruth Beverly Rhyne was born the first baby of 1984 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital January 8.

Miss Rhyne weighed in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce and 21 inches long. The proud parents are Beverly and Lula Rhyne of Buffalo.

Dr. Michael Gibson was also on the scene as the attending physician.

January 7, 1999

LEGAL, BUSINESS BACKGROUND; NEW

COUNTY JUDGE

STARTS JOB

New Freestone County Judge Linda Grant was visibly relieved at the end of Monday's commissioners court meeting.

"I thought it went very well," she mused. "I think I'll spend the next few weeks learning how the county operates before making the constructive suggestions."

Mrs. Grant, an attorney and certified public accountant, was nominated by the Democratic party in September after a vacancy was created when then- County Judge Joel Lane withdrew from the election.

In November, she defeated GOP nominee Tommy Neale, 2,779 votes to 1,863.

GANG GRAFFI CLEANED

AT PARK; SMALL

GROUP IDENTIFIED

Although there is believed to be no organized gang activity in the Fairfield area, gang symbol graffiti has recently cropped up several locations through town.

Mischief at W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds was recently cleaned up by several Fairfield are juveniles working to fulfill community service provisions of court probation.

"At this time we have seen just criminal mischief," juvenile probation officer Daphne Swartz says.

Gang markings were spray painted on one of the restrooms at the park, and Miss Swartz notes traffic signs and at least one private business building have been painted.

The spray painting at the Reunion Grounds copied the mark, or "tag," of Los Portos, an Hispanic gang operating in larger cities.

The gang's tag is a cross with three stars and the juvenile officer reports that gang members often bear a tattoo of the mark on a hand.

AWALTS CELEBRATE 50

YEARS, WED NEW

YEAR'S DAY 1949

Fairfield couple June and Cannon Awalt celebrated 50 years of marriage this past Friday with a private gathering of family and friends.

Awalt and the former June Harris were married January 1, 1949 at First Baptist Church in Fairfield.

They are the parents of two sons, Marc and Don Awalt. The couple have four grandchildren: Renee Starns of Huntsville, Gerad Awalt of Bryan, Byron Awalt of Kurten and Owen Awalt of Fairfield; and three great-grandchildren: Maddison Awalt, Morgan Starns and Makenzie Awalt.