Jesse James Backs Pundt Campaign In Texas Rail Road Fight
Milam County representative Jesse James spoke in support of John Pundt for State Railroad Commissioner. He criticized Lon Smith and the Railroad Commission, urged honest oil law enforcement, adjusted rail rates based on value, and higher truck load limits to lower freights, arguing current policies hurt workers and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James
Milam County
John Pundt
Pundt
Lon Smith
20 Road Commission
T Ceontroller
Smith
Hody
Railroad Commission
James
Texas
Papett
Hovne
California
Coker McGuire Reunion Held at Indian Creek Tabernacle
The Coker and McGuire families held their 12th annual reunion at the Indian Creek tabernacle on Friday August 3. Rev. Preston Broxton gave the opening address and much of the day featured socializing with barbecued beef coffee and lunches shared by attendees. A string band provided music and talks were delivered by elder family members. Out of town guests included W T Holcomb Midland H M McCullough Lubbock Vernon McCullough Dimmit Ruth McCullough Lubbock E N Stewart Pampa H C Bowman Kerens and Mrs J C Ward Midland with their children.
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Coker
McGuire
Indian Creek Tabernacle
Preston Broxton
Tabernacle
Thurston Thomas
Johnnie Roberson
Eva Belle Roberson
Hayes Gleaton
Lloyd Coker
Owen Wetzel
J. C. Elliott
A. C. Jones
Tom Fagan
Cliff Jones
Russell Nance
Ray McCorkle
W. T. Holcom
Midland
H. M. McCullough
Lubbock
Vernon McCullough
Dimmitt
Ruth McCullough
E. N. Stewart
Pampa
H. C. Bowman
Kerens
J. C. Ward
Sipe Springs Methodist Circuit Service Schedule
The Sipe Springs Methodist Circuit announces services at Macedonia or Okra churches not held. Sunday School at 10 a m Intermediate Dept 6 p m Y P 7 30 p m pastor to preach at 11 am Sacrament will be administered Dr O F Sensabaugh presiding writer to preach evening hour Pastor W S Fisher invites all to come and do thee good.
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Macedonia
Okra
Sipe Springs
Y. P. Dent
O. F. Sensabaugh
W. S. Fisher
Frigidaire Plant Installed at City Market
A new Frigidaire plant was installed at City Market to improve meat handling. Owner Leo Shankles said the modern equipment maintains correct temperature and air circulation, prevents shrinkage, and keeps meat fresh longer for customers.
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Leo Shankles
Olney Visitor J. I. Starr Spotted Sunday
J. I. Starr was seen in Olney during a Sunday visit, with locals noting his presence around town and at nearby events.
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J. I. Starr
Olney
Golden Wedding Anniversary Of Dingwalls Private Celebration
Mr and Mrs D Dingwall pioneer settlers of Comanche celebrated their golden wedding anniversary privately Sunday due to Mr D Dingwalls illness. They were married August 5 1884 in Comanche and have lived at their home there ever since with Mrs Dingwall formerly Miss John Benett.
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D. Dingwall
Comanche
Dingwall
John Benett
Former Comanche Woman Chosen as Scurry County Treasurer
Mrs. Otto Williamson, a former Comanche woman, was nominated for Scurry County Treasurer. The Snyder resident defeated her opponent by more than 750 votes in the July Primary, per Comanche friends.
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Otto Williamson
Scurry County
Snyder
Williamson
Revival Underway at Sidney Church of Christ
Revival services began at the Sidney Church of Christ and run daily through August 12 with 11:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. sessions. John Fairs Nichols of Pittsburgh preaches and J. L. Stagner of Colorado City leads singing. Nichols previously worked with the Comanche Church of Christ. Everyone is invited to attend and bring questions.
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Sidney
Judge Cross Thanks Voters in 52nd District Race
R P Cross expresses gratitude for Democratic nomination votes across Coryell Hamilton and Comanche Counties in the 52nd Judicial District race. He notes losing four boxes in Coryell and pledges to serve well in his home and new counties.
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52Nd
Coryell County
Hamilton
Comanche
R, P Cross
Hollins Regarded Critique of Automobile Tax Plan
A speaker urges keeping the gas, lube, tire, and license taxes balanced when cutting automobile taxes. He argues reducing the license fee without cutting other auto taxes harms lateral road maintenance and favors farmers. He cites the representative's vote on gas tax reduction and defends a unified tax approach.
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Rollins Od
House Journal
Local visit notes include Luker Stark and Spradling party
Mrs. R. A. Luker and Mrs. J. M. Stark with daughter Beulah visit Snyder relatives. Mrs. J. E. Spradling and son Billy from Larada visit Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wilson.
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J. E. Spradling
Billy of
Larada
H. G. Wilson
First gathering in twenty years marks four generations
The Williams family held an old-time gathering at Mrs. Nichols home on July 17 with thirty nine relatives present. George Williams aged 85 and Polly Williams aged 77 recalled seven generations, and the event marked the first time since 20 years that all the children gathered. Attendees included Walter S. Williams family of Shamrock Jane Reeves family of Abilene and several Williams households from Beattie Gorman and surrounding areas.
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George
Polly Williams
Tra Nichols
Lonnie Dibsen
Carrie Nichols
Gorman
Water with meals aids digestion and cleanses bowels
A small health blurb states that water with meals helps stomach juices and digestion. It mentions a remedy with a spoonful of Adherika and claims one dose cleans out poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels, attributed to Wm Reese Drug Co.
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Reese Drug Co
Misses Palmer and Anthony Host Bridge Slumber Party
Misses Garry Palmer and Elen Anthony entertained at the Anthony home Tuesday night with a bridged and slumber party honoring Mrs Harriet Cunningham and Barbara Starke of Waco. In bridge Ruby Williams was high and Ruth Goosby was low with Catherine Payne winning the salloping prize. Breakfast followed a midnight snack as Lenorees received prizes. guests included Polly Speed Roy Wallace Louise Goosby Louise Holmes Waltrie Duckett Alma Jean Wilkerson.
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Garry Palmer
Elen Anthony
Anthony
Harriet Cunningham
Barbara Starke
Waco
Ruby Williams
Ruth Goosby
Catherine Payne
Polly Speed
Roy Wallace
Louise
Louise Holmes
Waltrie Duckett
Alma Jean Wilkerson
Miss Patricia and Miss Margaret Long Honor by Party
Miss Patricia Long and Miss Margaret Long of Houston were honored by their cousin Robby Williams with a Saturday evening party at the Williams home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cake after the games.
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Patricia
Margaret Long
Houston
Robby Williams
C. W Williams
Blanket Methodist Church Revival Underway
The Blanket Methodist Church revival began last Sunday and is now in full progress. Pastor BE Swindall is delivering the sermons at the event now ongoing.
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Blanket Methodist Church
BE. P. Swindall
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