Local Democratic Primary slate announced for July 23 1938
The Chief released the slate of Democratic primary candidates led by E M Davis for representative Ross Prescott and Tolbert Patterson Frank Howington David L Truett for district attorney Harry Flentge seeking re election H W Allen for district clerk Ben Wilhelm also up for re election Other races include Hugh White Ambrose Burt Thomas Gaines county judge Grady Howell and Grady Howell for county clerk C North Carter Mrs Ed Ligon for county attorney D P Parker for tax assessor collector P A Pettit Mrs E R Armstrong W C Mixon for sheriff Wid Spivey for county treasurer I M Davis Zanette Lane for co school superintendent B Ray McCorkle Dale Howard for commissioner precincts 1 and 3 E L Little Sam Lewis and F T Brandt for commissioners Precincts 1 and 3 respectively E W Bunt Bruner for justice of peace Precinct 1 George C Wetzle re election for constable Precinct 1 V V G Virgil Cash Don Chaney K M Mewborn for constable Precinct No 2 gustine Executive Committee H L Stewart R L Bob Lane
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E. M. Davis
Ross Prescott
Tolbert Patterson
Frank Howington
David L. Truett
Harry Flentge
H. William Allen
Ben Wilhelm
Hugh White
J. Ambrose Burt Thomas B. Gaines
Co. C. Hampton
R. S. McCharen
Grady Howell
C. North Carter
ED Ligon
D. P. Parker
P. A. (Pink) Pettit
E. R. Armstrong
W. C. Mixon
Wid Spivey
I. M. Davis
Zanette Lane
B. Ray McCorkle
Dale Howard
F. L. Little So
Sam Lewis
F. T. Brandt
E. W
Bunt) Bruner
Justice Peace
Geo. C. Wetzel
Vv. G
Virgil) Cash
Don Chaney
K. M. Mewborn
Gustine
H. L. Stewart
R. L
Bob) Lane
McKinzie Hotel Offers Cheap Family Meals and Rooms
At the McKinzie Hotel near the square you can dine for thirty five cents with a family style meal and varied well cooked food. The hotel also provides clean beds and rooms at reasonable prices with no advance notice required. Seven and a half million fingerprints are on file in the Department of Justice.
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McKinzie Hotel
Department of Justice
Former Circus Man Would Be Governor
Joseph King a former circus publicity man and rail worker operates a tourist camp near Houston with his wife. He lost a leg in a freight car pile-up and later refused a $40 monthly crossing watchman job to run the camp. Last year the Kings earned $12,000 and used $10,000 to fund their gubernatorial campaign.
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Joseph King
Houston
Sells Floto Circus
Preacher Among 13 Candidates For Governor
Hon. Marvin P. McCoy, longtime Houston attorney and former legislator from Fannin and Lamar Counties, is the sole preacher in the 13 governor candidates. He is a licensed preacher who has conducted revival meetings as an evangelist for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin P. McCoy
Houston
Fannin
Lamar
Clarence Farmer
McCoy
Stephenville Man Seeks Governor Seat for Texas
Stephenville architect S. T. Brogdon, Erath County resident, runs for governor. He supports annexing Northern Mexico into Texas and favors full payment of the old age pension. He designed Texas Tech buildings in Lubbock. Remove Brogdon for Governor stickers if traveling to Mexico.
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Stephenville
Erath
S. T. Brogdon
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Brogdon
Mexico
Texas
Fifty Two State Candidates on Primary Ticket
The 1938 ballot in the July primary lists fifty two state candidates with contests. Only incumbent F. L. Hawkins faces no opposition for the Court of Criminal Appeals. Two years ago contests appeared for fewer candidates and the 1936 official ballots totaled 1 053 117.
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F. L. Hawkins
Court of Criminal Appeals
Cardus for Women Improves Digestion and Comfort
Many women report relief from monthly discomfort after using Cardus, a medicine said to improve appetite and digestion. The tonic strengthens the system, aiding regular function and increased strength from food, with thousands praising its effects. Consuls
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Cardus
Cravens Endorses Senator E. M. Davis in Comanche visit
H. L. Cravens a Brownwood businessman and head of the firm linked to Miss Dess Rock endorses State Senator E. M. Davis of Brownwood for re election. In Comanche Cravens urged local friends to consider Davis platform noting his substantial state senate record and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Cravens
Brownwood
Miss Dess Rock
E. M. Davis
Comanche
Davis
Davis praised as outstanding senator seeks another term
Cravens argues for Davis to win another term highlighting his strong record and the danger of denying continued leadership for the district. The remarks frame Davis as uniquely qualified against younger, less experienced opponents.
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Davis
Cravens
Four Texas amigos rise to top state offices
In spring 1897 four University of Texas graduates earned law degrees and later became the state’s leading figures. Morris Sheppard, Tom Connally, Pat Neff, and Walter Keeling all served as Senior Senator, Junior Senator, Governor, and Attorney General of Texas in succession. The caption notes the enduring bond among the four. Cross word puzzles are traced back to 2000 years ago with a nod to 1913 for the modern rarity.
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Texas
Morris Sheppard
Tom Connally
Pat M. Neff
Walter A. Keeling
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Priddy
For All
Hamilton, Mills and
W. J. Marwitz
J. B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
Elkins Tin Shop
Comanche County Abstract CO
J. R. Eanes
Comanche National Bank
Chief Dry Cleaners
Comanche County
Uniersity of
North Side Cafe
Jim Moody
Prop
Geo. C. McKinzie
J.R. Eanes & CO
John D. Waring
C. A. Greene
R. W. H. Hamilton
Stephenville, Texas
H. Donaho
O.R.O
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Comanche, Texas
Comanche Hotel
J. J. Tate
Mars
Nelson Smith
Higginbotham Bidg
Daughety Clinic
Central Texas Hospital
Brownwood, Texas
J. C. Gaddy
Masseur
Gulf Oil Corporation
W. H. Slider
BULLS
SALE
D. D. Smith
C. W. Gray
Kenneth Ory
Office
Blackwell Sanitarium
Gorman, Texas
A. J. Gray
First National Bank Bldg
Square
E. R. Ammons
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