[News Script: Nelms funeral] Page: 1 of 2
This script is part of the collection entitled: KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the UNT Libraries Special Collections.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
I
CK: SF: FUNERAL
WARD: LIVE 1.r. The funeral service for Dallas Millionaire O.L. Nelms was
held today at the Lovers Lane Methodist Church he helped to
build. Although there were some rather un-conventional touches
to the service..there was none of the wild merry-making elms
I
requested prior to his death last week.Nel body..encased in
a 25-thousand dollar hammered-silver casket..was placed in a
temporary crypt7.pending finalization of plans for a permanent
resting place.Nj
NELMS FUNERAL
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This script can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Script.
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.). [News Script: Nelms funeral], script, May 8, 1972, 6:00 p.m.; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1511367/m1/1/?q=%221972-05~%22: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.