Texas communities boost March of Dimes fund drive
Describing diverse ideas to raise money for the March of Dimes in 1953 Texas, the report highlights school contests, charity events, and partnerships. Rotan Junior High used a room contest. San Angelo and San Antonio staged rival fundraisers. Lufkin and Austin diverted parking meter dimes. Texarkana Elks and Houston entertainers sponsored shows. A M field house planned a sports show. Local clergy and merchants participate. A separate note mentions a singing at Indian Creek Church January 25.
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Comanche County
Texas
Robert J. Smith
MOD
Rotan
San Angelo
Alice
San Antonio Firemen
Abilene Carpenter's Union
Breckenridge
Denison
W. D. Price
Sunnyside Baptist Church
Kerrville Realtors
Lufkin
Austin
O Brein Appeals For Support Of Farm Bureau Set Up
Fred Russ urges Brownwood residents to join the Farm Bureau in Comanche with talk of a new year, local participation, and a grass roots push for citizen voice. He notes the New Deal era changes, the need for collective interest, and collaboration across occupations to shape policy.
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O’brein
Farm Bureau
Allen B. Kline
Walter Hammond
For Rent Furnished Duplex Apartment With Private Bath
Comfortably furnished duplex apartment three rooms with private bath. Paved street, close in location. Rent: $25 to a responsible tenant. Contact W. L. Morris at telephone 216M.
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Paved Street
W. L. Morris
Governor designates 1953 Get Acquainted With Your Government Year
Governor Allan Shivers signs an Official Memorandum launching a statewide citizenship drive led by the State Bar of Texas to promote informed public participation. The program names monthly observances from January through March and urges Texans to engage with elected officials and state offices. The effort, part of American Citizenship Month, will involve officials, media, businesses, and civic groups. The article also notes the fifth annual Swine Show sponsored by the Comanche County Swine Breeders Association.
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Allan Shivers
State Bar of Texas
Lawyers’ Organization
Shivers
Texas Legislature
State Supreme Court
State Bar
J. Glenn Turner
Texas
Turner
Houston
Vick Gould
Gould
State Bar Committee On
David A. Witts
Dallas
State Bar Group
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Indian Creek
Indian Creek Methodist Church
Bud Langley
Hugh O'Brien
Fred Russ
Brownwood
State Comptroller’s Office
Comanche
Mr. Russ
Durham
RX. Pharmacy
Stephenville
Aaron's Dairy Equipment
Westinghouse
The
Panhandle
Chevrolet
Ato
Lue
VOC
H.p
Arthur Chevrolet
Comanche, Texas
James Motor
Peng
Herc
Sinclair
Tennant Save
Jake Graham
Eddie
Sta
Dee Kimbriel Proctor
Paul Patton
Gushine
Fred M. Hell and
de Leon
J. B. Cotney
H. H. Hilley Sidney
D. R. Lawson
Hasse
Carl Jeske Priddy
House
Will Wilson
W. C. Stephens
Lamkin
R. C. Anderson Downing
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