Typed and spelled as written: Kay Cunningham
The Daily Democrat
Marlin, Texas Monday, November 2, 1936
Grand Jury Convenes
For November Session
~~~~~
Body Expected To Complete
By Thursday: Will Recess
Tuesday For General Elections Day.
~~~~~
Grand jury of the November term of the 82nd Judicial District convened at 9 a.m.
Monday, received brief instructions from Judge Terry Dickens, had a foreman
appointed, named riding and door bailiffs, and settled down to its routine of
investigation of approxmately 25 felony cases which have arisen since the last
grand jury adjourned.
Judge Dickens delivered no special charge, merely admonishing it on the points
of law, pointing out that it could not recess for more than three days without
the consent of the court, and indicated the body would recess Tuesday for
general election day.
It was indicated from the district attorney's office that the grand jury would
be able to complete its business by Wednesday night or Thursday morning and
recess at that time, subject to the call of the court.
N. D. Dunham of Reagan was named foreman of the grand jury. Others members are
F. W. Gilmore, Marlin; Howard Swinnea, Reagan; A. A. Winkelman, Burlington; R.
E. Beard, Marlin; Young Priest, Lott;
A. R. Scheef, Marlin; K. W. Barth, Eddy; Monte Leuschner, Otto; Jack Blann,
Marlin; Stewart A. Adams, Chilton, and John A. Tarver, Jr., Rosebud.
The following riding bailiffs were appointed by the grand jury:
Nat Oakden, precinct 1; Mutt Ludwig, precinct 6; Bill Beckworth, precinct 7;
Willie Lewis precinct 2; Buster Moore, precinct 3; R. J. Howard, precinct 4; A.
R. Freeman, precincts 7 & 8; F. J. Finley was named door bailiff.
Included in the complaints which will be presented to the grand jury is one
charging Charles White, negro, with murder in connection with shotgun slaying of
Kansas Frazier, negro woman, as she slept in her bed; one charging Madero
Baltron with assault with intent to murder and theft from person in connection
with an assault on Foater Allman, Marlin night officer, in a beer tavern on
Island street several weeks ago. In addition a number of burglary, chicken and
turkey thefts, driving while intoxicated, and forgery charges are to be aired by
the body.
Copyright Permission granted to Theresa Carhart and her volunteers for printing
by The Democrat, Marlin, Falls Co., Texas.
