Pensioners Endorse Hunter for Texas Governor
The Texas Pension Association endorsed Tom F. Hunter of Wichita Falls for governor at a session in Austin on June 23. President Ayers K. Ross wired Hunter that the group will carry its banner, and Hunter vowed to expand Old Age Assistance to meet constitutional mandates, plus align with federal law to preserve the $30 monthly target.
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Austin
The
Texas Pension Association
Tom F. Hunter
Texas
Ayers K. Ross
Tom Hunter
Wichita Palls
Hunter
Coryell County Named for James Coryell
Coryell County bears the name of James Coryell noted as a famed Indian fighter, reflecting local historical tribute and origin of the county's designation.
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Coryell County
James Coryell
Fighter
6-Man Football Teams Draw Endorsement
Austin report says the Texas Interscholastic League backs 6-man football districts for small schools. Demonstrations are held in summer PE classes at North Texas State Teachers' College Stephen F Austin State Teachers' College Texas Technological College and the University of Texas. Kidd predicts at least one hundred small high schools will try 6-man football this fall citing its cost and suitability for limited rosters.
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Kidd
Revival at Sweetwater Church Opens This Week
The Sweetwater Missionary Baptist Church will begin its revival Wednesday night led by Rev. Dobson of Dublin and Rev. Lowing Day. A courageous vocal preac will be held inviting public attendance as local residents share in the event.
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Sweetwater Missionary Baptist Church
Dobson
Dublin
Ltowelling
Miss A Matthews
Beattie
C. D. Hartman
Pressingham
Gracie Faye
Grady Barrick
Earl Norwood
Trent
J. H. Lloyd
Gilliam Stewart
Knott
Jessie Reed
Sidney
J. D. Ripley
Lon Evers
Texas summer school enrollment tops five thousand
The University of Texas summer session reached 5117 students as of June 16 with over a third in graduate work. By June 13, 1791 graduate students enrolled, including 963 pursuing master's degrees, 73 MBAs, 420 education masters, 15 engineering masters, 248 PhDs, and 14 doctorates in education. Dick Lane, Baylor Medical College graduate, took the state exam in Houston for dentistry and will select a practice locale after licensing. Visit Roberson Sisters Sale.
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Dick Lane
Baylor Medical College
Dallas
Houston
Palo Pinto Star Gives Lone Town Spotlight in Feature
The Palo Pinto Star shines on Palo Pinto Texas detailing the town’s history and charm. It notes U. S. Highway 80 passing through the main street and recalls figures like Jo Taylor the hunter and District Judge Ralph Yarborough. Mary Whatley Dunbar, the publisher editor, uses local material for magazines and Sunday papers.
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Palo Pinto
Texas
Taylor's
Jo Taylor
Palo Pinto County
J. Fenimore Cooper
Sam Bass
Ralph Yarborough
Palo Finto Star
Cincinnati
Judge Yarborough
Little East Texas
Mary Whatley Dunbar
The
Palo Pinto Star
Voter Turnout Cited In Governor Race Reference
An intensive state survey notes that four years ago 457,821 votes were cast for Tom Hunter, within 2 percent of his victory. The current poll suggests over a half million citizens urge a fair economical government with their votes.
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Tom Hunter
Former Comanchean Dies in Brownwood
John Oliver DePriest died at his Brownwood home Tuesday at 7 15 after a one day illness. Born November 20 1879 in Bruno Arkansas he lived in Brownwood eleven years after moving from Comanche County. He belonged to First Baptist Church of Brownwood. Surviving wife Annie Joe DePriest a daughter three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 10 at Salt Creek Baptist Church with Rev Karl H Moore and Rev W M Scott officiating.
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John Oliver DePriest
Brownwood
Bruno
Arkansas
Comanche County
First Baptist Church of
J. ©. DePriest
Annie Joe DePriest
Funeral Attendees From Oklahoma City Visit Mrs Chandler
Attending the funeral of Mrs Mintie Chandler at Oklahoma City last week were Mrs Tom Holmsley and Mrs R H Moore of Comanche, Mrs Fred Oberthier of Hereford, and Mr and Mrs T J Holmsley of Houston.
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Mintie Chandler
Oklahoma City
Tom Holmsley
R. H. Moore
Comanche
Fred Oberthier
Hereford
T. J. Holmsley
Houston
Revival Trip for Rev J D Smoot to Mertens
Rev J D Smoot left this week for Mertens to conduct a revival assisting Rev Craig pastor of the Methodist Church there.
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J. D. Smoot
Mertens
Rev. Craig
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Peacock Shoes
RED Cross
Bettis & Gibbs Inc
Center Ave
Brownwood, Texas
Wm. H. McDonald
General Land Office
Ollie’ Winters
Cerates
Jesse Purvis
Wellington
Mrs
Julian Johnson
U. OF Texas
Roberson Sisters Sale
Davis DE Luxe Tires
Truetone Radios
Western Auto Associate Store
Earl Ray Evans
East Side Square
E. W. Bruner
Comanche County, Texas
R. A
Bob) Stuart
Fort Worth
Stuart
West Texas Teachers Colle
Board of Regents
Texas State Teachers Colleges
Comanche’s
Food Store
E. H. Ravenshine
A. & P. Store
Lewis M. Goodrich
Bar Association of the
31St Judicial District of Texas
Penrose
House Committee On Appropriations
MR. Metcale
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