Connally Pushes Pension Plan Ahead of Election
Senator Tom Connally of Texas outlines a Social Security amendment to raise federal old age pension contributions to two thirds for under $15 and half of excess above that, with state matching. He cites fairness between rich and poor states and says the bill would gain broad support if voted on by Congress.
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Tom Connally
Texas
Senator Connally
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
California
Arkansas
4H Club Reports A Strong Year In Comanche County
Comanche County reports 5 4 H clubs with 91 boys and 39 girls. Boys attend Short Course at College Station, District encampment at Blango, State Encampment in Dallas, and a Western States tour with 22 peers. Prizes include 5 and 10 dollar awards for farm demonstrations and club booths.
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Comanche County
College Station
Blango
Dallas
Gerald Corby
Ben Clark Dowdey
Newburg
Duster Club
de Leon
J. M. McPherson
Newbury Club
Lake Brownwood
Clab
New Bowen Bus Center Opens in Houston
The Bowen Bus Center in Houston opened with dedication by Hon. Jerry Sadler and Hon. James E. Kilday of the Texas Railroad Commission and Mayor Oscar Holcomb. The two block site houses a cafe optical shop beauty parlor barber shop cleaning and pressing novelty shop and more with a private driveway for patron loading and unloading and a 20-bus loading shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Houston
Jerry Sadler
Texas Railroad Commission
James E. Kilday
Oscar Holcomb
Baylor Girls Offer Dorm Service Franchise Venture
Inez Finch and Mary Stewart Simonton from Shreveport operate Finch-Simonton Enterprises to provide dormitory housekeeping and errands for Baylor University students. They sew, awaken late risers, assist with dates, locate items, and perform library, drug store, cleaners, and post office errands for a fee plus franchise-style advertising. They warn expansion may be needed if demand keeps growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finch-Simonton
Post Office Receives Stamps Honoring American Authors
The Post Office, per Postmaster J R Eanes, received an invoice of stamps commemorating authors. The set includes Washington Irving on the one cent, James Fenimore Cooper on the two cent, Ralph Waldo Emerson on the three cent, Louisa May Alcott on the five cent, and Samuel Clemens on the ten cent stamp. The issue is limited and buyers should act in the next few weeks.
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J. R. Eanes
Washington Irving
James Fenimore Cooner
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Laulsa May Alcott
Samuel M. Clemens
Mark Twain
Eanes
Health ad urges laxative for constipation relief
The ad links headaches bad breath and biliousness to constipation and promotes Black-Draught as an all vegetable laxative. It claims the product gently and promptly eases sluggish bowels and improves appetite and energy.
Knee Shaking Helps Speeches Say Baylor Psych Chief
Dr Iva Cox Gardner of Baylor University told a downtown speech class that a touch of fear can sharpen a speaker. She advised keeping emotions from overtaking intellect and staying on guard to improve delivery.
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Iva Cox Gardner
Baylor University
Scouts Attend 1937 National Jamboree in Washington
A total of 27 232 Boy Scouts from 536 councils participated in the National Jamboree held in Washington D C in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Washington, D. C
Life of Sue Massingill Sketch
Jacquelyn Naomi Jackson born April 4 1932 in Normanna Texas later adopted by Mr. and Mrs Aaron Massingill. She died after a cerebral hemorrhage at Brownwood hospital aged 1 11. Funeral attendees came from Fort Worth Batesville Tyler Nocona Hico Carlton Brownwood Whitney and Dallas.
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Sue Massingill
Jacquelyn Naomi Jackson
Normanna
Texas
Fort Worth
Aaron Massingill
Ruby Rudd
Brownwood Hospital
Ned Boswell
Fred Boswell
Batesville
Jim Boswell
Bee Ross
Tyler
John Boswell
John D
Nocona
Roy Massingill
Katherine
Hico
Robert Lowery
Columbus Hatley
Carlton
Walter Gray
Brownwood
Geo. Braswell
Joe and
Harlan
Whitney
Olin Bonds
Hillsboro
Harry Brown
Dallas
Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane at Proctor Wednesday
Proctor Dramatic Club presents Wilbur Braun comedy Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane in the school auditorium on Wednesday evening February 7 at 7 45 oclock. Samuel French publishes the play. cast includes eleven performers led by Jane Jasper Pauline Smith and Miranda Jasper with Clarence and additional roles.
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Proctor Dramatic Club
Wilbur Braun
Jane
Sycamore Lane
Samuel French
Jane Jasper
Sunbomnet
Pauline Smith
Miranda Jasper
Joyce Davison
Gracr Jasper
Miranda
Marcelle Schults
Ollie Dinklebury
Lilly Wynthe Harris
Nora Miller
Eunice Smith
Crystal Cluett
Dorothy Purvis
Schuyler Pell
Evan Miller
Toby Simpkins
Howard Whitfield
Jason Gouch
Ovid Harris
Douglas Smith
Kenneth Graham
Marion Marsh
Lera Mae Carr
Golden Gloves Meet At Gatesville February 5
Gatesville Lions Club hosts the Golden Gloves district tournament at City Hall February 5 6 and 7 with 50 to 75 entries anticipated. Waco referee Jack Devaney will preside with two Gatesville judges assisting as entries rush in before the late Monday February 5 closing.
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Gatesville Lions Club
City Hall
Jack Devaney
Waco
Gatesville
Herbine Promotes Relief From Constipation
Advertisement for Herbine a vegetable laxative by Wm Reese Drug Co. priced 60 cents a bottle. Aimed at biliousness headache flatulence gas and tired feeling from temporary constipation.
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Wm. Reese Drug CO
Two County Girls Shine in Home Economics at Tarleton
Elva Bumpus of Comanche and Mary Heatley of Sipe Springs excel in Tarleton College home economics. Mary earned praise from department head Miss Mattie Walker for a beige flannel two piece suit with a two piece flared skirt and fitted coat. Elva received compliments for a tailored suit with a soft notched lapel coat and a gored skirt. Walker noted the blue material flatters Mary’s complexion and the suit complements her figure.
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Elva Bumpus
J. H. Bumpus
Comanche
Mary Heatley
W. E. Heatley
Sipe Springs
John Tarleton College
Mary
Tarleton
Mattie Walker
Elva
Walker
Scouts Feed Cadet Ranks at Military and Naval Academies
Two thirds of incoming cadets at the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy come from Boy Scout backgrounds. The trend highlights shared leadership and outdoor skills in early officer training.
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United States Military and Naval Academies
Putnam News Editor Miss Yeager to Take Leave
Miss Mildred Yeager editor of The Putnam News will take leave of absence from her paper to serve secretary to Congressman Clyde L. Garrett during the current session. She is a graduate of Simmons University Abilene and has completed courses at Draughon’s Business College and Nixon Clay Commercial College. She is the first Hardin-Simmons woman editor, daughter of Judge J.S. Yeager, pioneers of Putnam and Callahga County.
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Mildred Yeager
Putnam News
C. L. Ga
Miss Yeager
Simmons University
Abilene
Draughon
Busine College
Abdéme
Nixon Clay Commerciial College of
Austin
Pincers
Putnam and
Callahga County
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Fagan Chevrolet CO
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H.E
Tarleton College
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Clyde L. Garrett
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