School Newspaper Gossip and Tournament Updates
The CHALK DUST staff report a January school board purchase of 126 desks with delivery around February 1 and urge proper care. The section covers student social life, sports results from Eden and Reagan County events, and a cast list for a three act comedy with local participants. The Longhorns face Winters in the Reagan County tourney first round tonight, with potential follow ups if they win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg Culp
Jack Vaughn
Bobbie Miller
Jimmy Hambright
Billy
Betty
Pat
J. Q. Lander’s
Jean Smith
Longhorns
Big Lake
Reagan County
Buena Vista
Bronte
Melvin
Herron
Big Lake View Chiefs
Norton
Wayne Arrott
Billy Bob
Bargain classifieds list various sale items and services
Firestone 5 tube radio 15 dollars and C E S tube radio 25 dollars. New set of 3 3 bed springs 12 dollars. Tropic Aire hot water heater for cars. Baby chicks from Williams Hatchery Ballinger and Bradley's Tire Co. Windmills Rex motors from ER Supply Co. Moody Powell Feed offers heaters and CS meal. Postings ban hunting. Candidate cards pricing from Bronze Enterprise. Dewey's Gate Bronte for trade. Six piece dinette 59.50 four piece Walnut 79.50 one 9x12 rug 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Enterprise Office
Bradley's Tire CO
Ballinger
Barcain
Bruce Clift Signals 2020 Run Amid Voter Tempest
Robert Lee mayor Bruce Clift voiced that politics should heat up soon and said he plans to run for the border, hinting at a forthcoming campaign move. Local residents observed his remarks last Friday noon during a quiet gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Clift
Robert Lee
Bruce
J P Arrott Announces Bid For County Commissioner
J P Arrott of Tennyson declares his candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 4 after Ben Brooks retires. He asks voters for support, pledges to run the office in a businesslike manner and to meet voters personally before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Arrott
Tennyson
Ben Brooks
J.P
J. P
Otis Smith Announces Candidacy For Precinct 2 Commissioner
Otis Smith, appointed to fill the late W J Eads vacancy, announces his bid for County Commissioner Precinct 2. He pledges to address the area's growing economic problems and asks voters for support and to meet as many constituents as possible before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Smith
County Commissioners Court
W. J. Eads
Otis
Political Announcements for July 24 1948 Democratic Primary
The notice lists candidates running in the Democratic Primary on July 24 1948. For Congress 21st District Howell Cobb and O C Fisher seek re election. County Judge McNeil Wylie and Bob L Davis also run. Paul Good seeks re election as Sheriff and Tax Assessor Collector. Ruby L Pettit seeks re election as County Treasurer. Willis Smith seeks re election as County and District Clerk. Otis Smith is candidate for Commissioner Precinct 2 and J P Arrott for Commissioner Precinct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Cobb O. C. Fisher
Bob L. Davis
McNeil Wylie
Paul Good
County Judge Bob L. Davis Seeks Re election in 1948 Primary
County Judge Bob L. Davis announced his candidacy for re election last week. He will face competition in the Democratic Primary on July 24, 1948 as part of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob L. Davis
New Hospital Talked in Coke County Hearing
Judge Bob L. Davis and Commissioner H. C. Varnadore outlined a plan for a public hearing on February 9 in Robert Lee to decide if time warrants can be issued from the permanent improvement fund for a new hospital on the county’s west side Sun Oil officials pledged taxes over five years would cover the cost without raising taxes or levying new charges A public meeting will allow supporters and opponents to present their view on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Bob L. Davis
H. C. Varnadore
Robert Lee
Commissioner's Court
Sun Oil Company
Varnadore
Davis
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Texas Theatre
Texas
Jackie Cogan
Jackie Cooper
Wanda McKay
Carl Pool
C. R. Smith & Company
Vernon C. Lammers
NEW Star Tires
Conoco
Bill Ragsdale
F&m
Chadbourne
San Angelo
At— Household Furniture
Gam Angelo, Texas
Stetson
Barbee
Homalie Clark
Roma Jean Richards
Bobby Dean
Navy
Lonnie
Charles
David Gassiot
Davel
J.B. Arrott
Hipp
Eden
Martha
J. B
Molly
Dot Walton
Roma
Bobbie
Kat Wrinkle
Betty Sue
Vaughns
Dot Stephenson
Gerald Lee
Mrs. Coleman
Grace
Doug
Wardell Webb
Warren Beavers
Kat
Bobby
Gassiott
le Drew Arrott
Robert Stanley
Robbie Tomlinson
Stella Stanley
Marvin Lowrance
Donald Stanley
Nola Lowrance
Lucy
Marie -Home
Margie
Joe Butcher
Mack
Wanda Tidwell
Audrey
Charles Westbrook
Tom
Doug Stevens
Jim
Royee Clark
Loretha Wrinkle
Irene
Ruth
Alvin Mauldin
Edward Holman
Peggy
Roscoe
Laverne
Helmleigh
Joyce
Camille
Billy Jack
Billy Paul
Angelo
Bobby Evans
Doyle
Eddie Sue
Darlene
Mrs
Kermit
O. P
Williams Hatchery & Supply
Hutchings Avenue
Ballinger, Tex
ER Supply CO
Moody-Powell Feed
S. Oakes
Edward Rawlings
Bronze Enterprise Office
Dewey’s Gate
Will Thomason
Ruby L. Pettit
Willis Smith
Bob I. Davis
New Hospital
Morgan Flower Shop OF
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