1935 Dec 19 – Glenmore “Granny” Nowling abt 20 yrs of age and Clarence Watts 23 yrs were instantly
killed when the truck loaded with feed, in which they were returning from Crestview, crashed
headon into a Teche (Greyhound) bus some 2 miles the other side of Mossy Head Sunday.
The bus was driven by W J Walls of Pensacola was exonerated of any blame. The truck was
driven under the bus, both vehicles making speed of approx. 40 mpr. Sheriff Prescott said
Nowling and Watts were seen drinking earlier in the day and liquor was found in remains of
truck. Watts was sentenced for a previous accident (see July 1935) to 5 yrs imprisonment,
but was out and about pending an appeal.
Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson