Bill AllCorn to Seek A Second Term as Land Commissioner
Brownwood attorney Bill Allcorn announced Thursday his bid for a second term as Texas Land Commissioner. The 36 year old candidate, who rose to prominence through prosecutions of Veteran's Land Program fraud, promised a more vigorous campaign after winning 735000 votes in 1958. He cited strong support from the Land Office and urged voters to favor stability experience and integrity.
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Bill Allcorn
Brownwood
Albcorn
Land Office
Texas
Albcorn's Texas re election bid faces rumors and health whispers
Albcorn vows a 1958 style two year term advocating clean, efficient public lands management. He defends health amid rumors and cites eight years as Brownwood district attorney, WWII infantry service, Baylor Law School, and Howard Payne College trusteeship. He is married to the former Ma- .
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Auicorn
Texas
Albcorn
Baylor University Law School
Brownwood
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Texas Law Enforcement Foundation
Allcorn
Infantry
Comanche School January Lunch Menu Week Plan
Comanche school lists January 18 to 22 lunch options. Monday serves pork roast with gravy and mashed potatoes, followed by apple sauce and rolls. Tuesday offers beef stew with vegetables, cheese rollups, milk, and chocolate cake.
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Comanche
Mistletoe on Trees Questioned by Plant Expert
Harlan Smith an extension plant pathologist says mistletoe usually harms a tree little if only a few plants grow on a large healthy tree. He notes many plants can cause trouble if not removed as mistletoe draws water from its host.
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Harlan Smith
Frost Family Counts Two Children in 1920s Record
Rit ia Shaw of Frost is noted with two children Helen Hope aged 10 and Stansel aged 5 in the local genealogical snippet.
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Ritia Shaw
Frost
Helen Hope
Stansel
Bank’s December 1959 financial statement for Gustine Texas
The First State Bank Gustine Texas declares total resources of 818 986 79 and total deposits of 743 643 34 in its official condition at year end 1959. Directors Evans Leatherwood and Compton Palmer attest to the figures sworn January 9 1960. Farm prices likely fall slightly in 1960 with rising costs. net farm income may dip versus 1959. A Christmas greeting from Ernestine and Bill Kerr of Fort Worth ends the item.
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First State Bank
Gustine
Texas
State of Texas
Comanches
I. C. Willingham
E. Leatherwood
Eva Compton
N. E. Palmer
John G. McHaney
Holiday Guests and Family Visits Across Texas and Wyoming
A broad string of holiday visits is noted. Families from Rockdale Dublin Burleson Cheyenne and Lamesa gathered with relatives in diverse towns including Purves Dallas and Bunyan. A medical checkup was planned in Dallas and a family member mourned a grandfather in Lubbock.
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F. A. Munatiles
A. D Aldridee
Rockdale
J. H. Reed and
Terry
Dublin
Paul Reed
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Freddie and
Vickie Munselle
Burleson
Munselles
J. H. Reeds
Joe Finchers
Louisville
A. G
Joe Starnes
Midland
L. Starnes
Raymond Hancock
Purves
W. A. Springer
Booch
Lamesa
Springer
Elmer Smith
Dallas
Coltzer
Baylor Hospital
Melvin Kerley
Denny
Billie
Lubbock
Stephens
Comanche Native Mark Callaway Files District Judge Bid
Mark Callaway a Comanche County native and Comanche High and UT graduate announces candidacy for District Judge of the 35th Judicial District comprising Brown Coleman and McCulloch Counties. He practiced in Comanche and Brownwood and has kept an office in both locations. Jimmy Tucker Unters Moenttal undergoes surgery at Harris Hospital Fort Worth accompanied by Mrs. Tucker. Their son Jerry Tucker and his Arlington wife oversee The Owl Drue in Fort Worth.
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Mark Callaway
Comanche High School
University of Texas
Brown, Coleman
McCulloch Counties
Callaway
Comanche
Brownwood
Jimmy Tucker
Unters Moenttal
Owl Drue
Harris Hospital
Fort Worth
Tucker
Jerry Tucker
Arlington
Sealed bids sought for 5813 mile highway project in Comanche County
The Highway Department in Austin invites sealed proposals for reconditioning base and surfacing from Eastland County line east to Sipe Springs on Highway 587. Bids due January 27, 1960, at 9:00 AM. Plans and specs available through Glenn G. Trotter in Comanche and Austin. Includes minimum wage rates and rights reserved.
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Eastland County
Sipe Springs
Comanche County
Highway Department
Austin
Glenn G. Trotter
Comanche
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Beltone Hearing Glasses Offer Stereo Aid For All Loss Levels
New Beltone Hearing Glasses promise improved fidelity and stereo hearing with both ears. Thousands report better hearing appearance happiness and peace of mind. Public demonstration at Chaney Mims Hotel Monday January 18 from 1 30 to 3 30 PM.
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Beltone
Chaney-Mims
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J. R. Wilkerson Downing
T. W. Wright Sidney
J. C. Proctor
Hasse
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Banking Commissioner of
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Bill Kerr
Wason
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Presbyterian
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First Presbyterian Church
V. A. Meyers
H. M. Cauley
Pople
Janet Meyers
Bonnie Aldridge Reeves
Mrs. Wilkerson
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