Garvin County Obituaries -     George Loper
                                
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LOPER FUNERAL ONE OF LARGEST 
     HELD IN VALLEY

Attorney General Mac Q. Williamson Pays 
Tribute To Veteran

One of the largest, if not the largest group of people 
gather for a funeral in Garvin county paid tribute to 
George Loper, Pauls Valley night patrolman, who
was killed on duty early Monday morning.

The American Legion, veterans organization of which
Mr. Loper was a member had charge of the graveside
services with J. H. Stufflebean in charge of the arrange-
ments.  In spite of the huge crowd and hundreds of 
automobiles which carried the sympathetic from the
Methodist church to the cemetery, foramlities were
carried on without delay.  Special officers were posted
on corners of the downtown district to direct traffic 
during the procession.  

The tribute paid the slain officer was fitting and complete,
while the Legion ceremony was impressive.

                   Williams after Reward
County Attorney Clarence Bowie this morning received
a letter from Attorny General Mac Q. Williamson who 
was among those who appealed to Governor Marland 
for a reward for the capture of the slayer and his 
accomplices.  In this the state officer paid high tribute to 
the officer who was a personal acquaintance of his.  He 
wrote:
	"It was certainly a matter of keenest regret to hear 
about the terrible tragedy of the killing of George Loper.
He was one of the finest and most reasonable fellows that
we have ever had on the local police force there.  In
addition, he was my good personal friend; and I hope you
will extend to his relatives my sincere sympathy, when next 
you see them."

	"It was my intention to attend the funeral which I 
thought would be held tomorrow, but as stated to you over
the telephone, it was impossible for me to be there in time
for the services today."

	"You may rest assured that the forces of the State 
are now at work and stand ready to cooperate fully with 
you and Sheriff Seymour in doing everything which can
possibly be done to bring the murderous gangsters to
justice."
	"With personal good wishes to yourself and the 
others of the court house "family", I am
			Your Friend
MQW:MH                   Mac Q. Williamson

Pauls Valley Democrat, May 30, 1935