Three Figures Named as Possible Governor Candidates
The article discusses the upcoming Governor's race and highlights three prominent figures: William McCraw Attorney General Ernest Thompson Railroad Commissioner and Robert Lee Bobbit Chairman of the Highway Commission. The piece notes their cordial relations with Governor Allred and their potential candidacies.
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William McCraw
Ernest Thompson
Robert Lee Bobbit
Highway Commission
McCraw
Thompson
Bobbit
Allred
Notice of Sale of Real Property in Milam County Texas
Special Commissioner Marley Curry announces sale of 50 acres known as the George Rogers Farm in Milam County Texas. The sale is on the first Tuesday in June 1937 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Cameron Court House door. Proceeds will be applied per the court decree in Cause No. 290 in Equity.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of Texas
Waco
Georgia R. Allen
R. A. Allen
Bankers Life Company
J. Fred Phillips
Willie Rogers
D. F. Welch
J. P. Evans
H. H. Coffield
Court House
Milam County
Texas
Cameron
Towit
Milam
John Benson
Burlington
George Rogers
Fred Phillips
G. W. Fowler
Three Prohibitionist Senate Hopefuls Brace for Race
The piece portrays Connally era prospects as three prohibitionists in unexpired terms, opposing sales tax and liberal pensions, aligned with the Ku Klux Klan, and united against Communists. It notes Bill McCraw Ernest Thompson and Lee Bobbit as active in voter contact, with Allred as potential kingmaker, and signals a volatile race with calls for reform and a possible outsider candidacy.
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Connally
Alfred
Ku Klux Klan
People urged to wait for full stock before political purchases
A speaker cautions that relief will come only if the public is dissatisfied and demands change. With elections distant, citizens should stay calm and examine all options before buying into politics. An old timer’s call to “clean the capitol” and replace leaders draws amused reaction.
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Capitol
Free Tour on Elm Creek Soil Erosion Project
The Elm Creek watershed soil conservation work is advanced and a free tour is planned for Cameron and vicinity on Wednesday May 26. Participants will depart the city at 1 30 p m with transportation provided by the soil conservation service. Mr and Mrs Allie Younts of Cameron visited grandparents Mr and Mrs G W Bice of Davilla last Sunday.
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Elm Creek
Cameron
The
Soil Conservation Service
Allie Younts
G. W. Bice
Davilla
Three Day Dental Show For Milam County
A State Health Department sponsored dental health puppet show will run Thursday Friday and Saturday this week in Milam County. The play targets grade school pupils with simple language and a strong plea for better teeth care among children.
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Milam County
State Health Department
Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Prayer and Sermon
Episcopal Church holds morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock. Dr A E Kruse and wife with children plan a Galveston visit next week then Dr Kruse attends the State Dental convention in Houston. Rev Mayfield and daughters Marlyn Ruth and Clarisa Jane of Monticello Florida visit as guests of Rev Mayfield's parents. Rev Mayfield pastors First Baptist Monticello. Dr and Mrs James Watson attend State Dental Convention in Houston.
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Episcopal Church
A. E. Kruse
Galveston
Kruse
Houston
Robert Mayfield
Marlyn Ruth
Clarisa Jane
Monticello
Florida
Rev. Mayfield
John C. Mayfield
First Baptist Church
James Watson
Quick Settlement Arranged After Accepting Simple Requirements
A matter was promptly settled after recognizing the subject’s familiarity with easy requirements and mutual understanding. The process moved quickly due to a shared view of the situation.
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Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Marley Curry
Walthams
F. C. Matula Atros
Matula Grocery
Santa Fe
Bill McCraw
Sticks
Bill
Railroad Commission
Oil and Gas Department
Panhandle
Lee Bobbit
Highway Department
Jimmie Allred
Chamber
City of
Chamber of
K. L.” Leathers
K. L
Penn
Parnell
First National Bank
of. Fe
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky AN Distillery Company
Ouisville
Kentucky
King OF
Cameron Package Store
Ford
Firestone
Horstmann
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