May 31, 1934 GROESBECK MAN

KIDNAPPED AND MURDERED; SUSPECTS

ARRESTED

John L. Adams, well known dairyman of Groesbeck, was kidnapped last week when he left his home to go a short distance to mail a letter.

The next day his body was found in a surface water tank about one mile from Groesbeck. He had been robbed and murdered.

Local officers are being assisted by former ranger, Burton. Three local parties with criminal records are being held, but no charges have been filed.

SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC

LEAGUE ACTIVITIES

The Fairfield school enjoyed a very successful season in interscholastic league activities and contests.

In basketball, the major sport of the school, Fairfield won the county championship for the third consecutive year under the able coach of L.E. Peevy.

In the track meet Eagles competed in Class A against Teague and Wortham and won; points being Fairfield 51; Teague 47; Wortham 17.

In playground ball, the grammar school girls and junior boys won first place each, the high school junior boys and junior girls won a second place each.

TO MOVE INTO NEW QUARTERS TOMORROW

The Recorder expects to begin moving into the new building tomorrow; and, as it will take several days to arrange machinery and get straightened out, we will have a short paper next week.

May 28, 1959 MRS. EDWARD WATSON

NAMED OUTSTANDING CITIZEN

1958-59

Mrs. Edward Watson was named outstanding citizen of the year and was presented with the Lion's Club annual award at the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night.

Hugh D. Reed Jr., master of ceremonies, announced the winner and Hugh Whitaker, president elect of the Lion's Club, presented the Loving Cup award.

K.A. Anderson, of Palestine, was principal speaker for the banquet. He was introduced by Judge R.W. Williford.

Mr. Anderson, who was accompanied by his daughter, spoke on "Our Community." He emphasized the importance of good churches, educational facilities, lodges, clubs, civic and youth organizations.

145 DOGAN STUDENTS GIVEN POLIO

SHOTS FRIDAY

County Health Officer, Dr. W.N. Sneed, reports 145 children were given polio shots at Dogan school Friday, May 22.

No more clinics will be set up this year, but any child eligible under this program may call at Dr. Sneed's office and get their shots.

All persons up to age 40 are urged to see their doctor and get inoculations.

MRS. H.B. COLE INSTALLED PRES.

HISTORY CLUB

Mrs. H.B. Cole was installed as president of the History Club for a two year term, at the annual picnic and final club meeting of the club for the current year, Thursday, May 21.

Club members were guests for this meeting at the Red Lake Lodge of Mr. and Mrs. L.R. DeSota.

Mrs. F.H. Watson gave the invocation. Mrs. L.R. Whatley presided, completing two successful years as head of the Federated Club.

Reports of various officers and committees were given.

May 31, 1984

DEFENDANTS ANSWER SUIT CONCERNING

APRIL 7

CITY ELECTION

Attorney Patty L. Akers, acting for Mayor W.F. Daniel and others named in a suit to have the recent city election overthrown, filed an answer on behalf of the defendants with District Clerk Sue Gregory on May 18.

The suit contained a motion for dismissal of the suit claiming Leo C. Angel failed to comply with the law in contesting the election.

Mr. Angel was an opponent of Mayor Daniel in the April 7 city election and lost by 13 votes in the original count.

Following his request for a recount, the vote changed by one vote to 12 separating the two candidates.

This occurred when it was determined that the counters had apparently made an addition error in totaling the votes that night after the polls had closed.

Mr. Angel stated in his suit certain irregularities had occurred and for that reason he was demanding a new election.

BONDS ARE

APPROVED 3 TO 1

Voters, some 600-plus strong, went to the polls Saturday in three locations throughout the Fairfield Independent School District and approved $5,000,000 in school bonds for construction of new facilities, renovation of others and for reserve in the event additional classrooms are needed at a later date.

Superintendent A.D. Whitaker and School Trustees were jubilant over the support indicated by the strong vote of those in favor of the bonds.

According to unofficial returns Saturday night, Fairfield went something like four to one in favor of the and the district went about three-to-one overall in favor, with the Streetman voting box the only one which did not approve the bonds.

TAXPAYERS WARNED

OF NEW PENALTIES

County Tax Assessor- Collector Patsy Stroud reminds property owners in Freestone County this week that 1983 property taxes which have not been paid before July 1, 1984, will be penalized at the rate of 15 percent which will be added to the total due. This also applies to delinquent school taxes not paid by July 1, 1984.

This penalty is pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code, Article 33.07, and is in addition to the penalty and interest provided by Article 33.01.

The total effective penalty and interest for delinquent 1983 taxes paid in July 1984 will be 35.7 percent.

June 3, 1999 FJHS STUDENT PROVIDES

NAME FOR

NEW PLANT

Fairfield fifth grader, Ashley Crowley submitted the winning entry in a contest to name the new gasfired power plant coming to Freestone county, and parent company Entergy awarded $250 for her efforts.

Miss Crowley's submission, "Freestone Power," was chosen from a field of 100 and was selected unanimously by the company judges. The 10-year-old is the daughter of Diane Rogers of Fairfield.

Business development manager Jim Burnette says the name will be posted on a large sign in front of the power plant entrance, located near the intersection of FM 488 and FM 1124. Construction on the $225 million plant is expected to start at the beginning of next year, and the facility up and running by the first quarter of 2002.

HISTORIC HOUSE

GETTING NEW LIFE

History buff and antiques enthusiast Jason Myers of Fairfield has turned a love of old things into a time-consuming hobby as he purchases and renovates old houses in the area.

Fairfield natives of certain age will remember the T.J. Hall house, located on Main Street across the street from the old high school (the present-day intermediate school), as a "showplace."

But the past few decades have rendered it less than eye-pleasing, and a few months ago Myers decided to do something about it.

Through a deal he worked with the owner, Myers cleaned up the 1910 structure and had it moved along with its outbuildings, to land his family owns near the intersection of FM 488 and FM 2570.

Myers plans to rewire and re-plumb the house, add 10-foot porches with limestone underpinning, run a heating and air conditioning system with old style rates and ductwork, and generally "just take my time on it," he says.

FAIRFIELD YOUNG

MAN KILLED IN

AUTO WRECK

A 19-year-old Fairfield man who had know his share of tragedy the past few years died last week in a 1-vehicle wreck south of College Station.

Killed was John Earl Willard, a 1998 Fairfield high school honor graduate and student at Texas A&M University.

The wreck occurred about 12:05 p.m. some six miles south of College Station on Hwy. 6 and was reported by cellular telephone by two motorists who drove up on the scene, Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Turner reports.

Turner notes that there were no eye witnesses to the accident.

Willard, driving a 1994 Ford Ranger extended cab pickup was traveling north when his vehicle veered across the southbound lanes of Hwy. 6, struck a tree and burst into flames, the trooper reports.