Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1934
Officials announce candidates for the Democratic Primary on July 28 1934 across numerous offices including U S Senate 25th District Congress 17th District District Judge District Attorney County offices Sheriff and Commissioners with lists of contenders such as Metcalfe Davis Blanton Cross Robinson Flentge Williams Reese Hooser Haynes Reese Lacy Burton Brightman Stevens Spivey Armstrong Hulsey Todd Walker Jenkins Swindle Little Bird Gleaton Lewis May McCarty Kee Wetzle Craney Cash and more all named for respective roles.
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Senate
Penrose B. Metcalfe
E. M. Davis
Texas
Thomas L. Blanton
R. B. Cross
Tom L. Robinson
Golda McCollum Edwards
Por
R. S. Walker
W. D. Jenkins
B. Ray McCcorkle
Eldon Feril
J. Oscar Swindle
J. R. Bird
R. W. Fielder
H. W. Scott
W. J. Rankin
C. H. Morrow
L. A. Gleaton
Sam Lewis Will May
Robison Seeks District Judge Post With Campaign Reflections
The candidate argues for voter consideration of his eighteen years in civil and criminal law, contends past appointment fairness, and urges the sovereign voters to choose the most capable servant. He contrasts his record with the opponent’s nine affirmations, mostly criminal, and appeals to longstanding district traditions.
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Tom L. Robinson
Sonfair
Law
Willy May Seeks Re election As Co Com of Prec 2
Willy May seeks re election as precinct committeeman for Precinct 2 in Comanche County. Born February 7 1898 in Falls County he moved with his family to Comanche County in 1903. He worked on county road projects under John Sampson and Ward before finishing school at Newburg.
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Willy May
Willi Nay
Comanche
Falls
Fragmentary note on 1859 Democratic primary outcomes
The fragment references a 1859 Democratic primary in which candidates Runnells and Houston appear, with a county head of the ticket and disputed votes. The text notes that ballots may not be counted and mentions a governing law affecting the primary process.
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Mocrats Ste
Lam Viously Keek
Goverats
Defec
Lounty
W. T. House Carries Bid for County Judge
W D House former county judge and current candidate for county judge traces roots to Western Arkansas. He moved to Comanche County in 1891 after early years in De Leon and Sipe Springs. He later engaged in general merchandise, cotton and train businesses and now partners with his sons in oil and gas. He served 27 years on the school board.
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W. D. House
Arkansas
Comanche County
de Leon
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Mr. House
House
Mrs J Hervey Mayes Leaves Children on Visit
Mrs J Hervey Mayes of Brownwood left her two children for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs R K Shelton while she visits Mr and Mrs Frank Mackey in Colorado.
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J. Hervey Mayes
Brownwood
R. K. Shelton
Frank Mackey
Colorado
Fielder Seeks Commissioner Post in Sidney
R W Fielder of Sidney runs for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. At 59 he is from a long established Sidney family with 36 years residence. He attended county public schools and comes from a lineage of teachers and preachers. His brother Wilson Fielder serves as a missionary in China. Mr Fielder works a farm.
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R. W. Fielder
Sidney
Mr. Fielder
Wilson Fielder
Comanche Baptist Church
China
Fielder
Reverend E M Daily Preaches at Gustine Methodist Church
Rev. E M Daily of Gustine led the Sunday service at the local Methodist Church delivering the sermon to attending parishioners.
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E. M. Daily of
Gustine
Comanche Hotel Serves First Class Meals for 25 Cents
Comanche Hotel advertises affordable dining with first class meals for 25 cents offered to guests Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Waldrop. The notice invites readers to call about weekly or monthly board arrangements.
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R. B. Waldrop
Comanche Hotel
Sam B. Lewis Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 2
Sam B. Lewis of Merrer Creek announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 2. Born in Alabama, he moved to Texas with his parents at age five, settled in the local community, attended Harmony school, and has since worked in farming and stock raising as a longtime resident.
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Sam B. Lewis
Merrer Creek
Precinct No. 2
Alabama
Texas
Sam Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Harmony
Black-Draught Relief for Constipation Described by Boonville Man
Mr T E Stith of Boonville Indiana writes he uses Thedford s Black-Draught as a reliable laxative for biliousness and minor illnesses. He reports chest tightness dizziness and fatigue before use but feels much better after taking the product. It is described as a good purely vegetable laxative sold for 25 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Stith
Boonville
Ind
Thedford
Cerberus
Brage
Grover Cleveland
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Comanche County Abstract CO
J. R. Eanes
Comanche National Bank
Harry Flentgeardell Williams
Tom F. Reese
Edison Hooser
H. F. Howington Ben Wilhelm
J. M. Riordan
George W. Rollins
Y. W. Holmes
J. L. Lightfoot
R. A. Luker
H. L. Stewart
W. T. House
R. S. McCharen
Bob Haynes
John Reese
J. B. Lacy Hollis Burton
Dwight Brightman
R. T. Stevens
Wid Spivey
E. R. Armstrong
Geo. Hulsey Sam Todd
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Consta
Don Craney V. G. Cash
Texas Home Telephone Co
Runne
Runnells
Houston Whig Voliticn
Com. of Pree
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Precinct NO. 1
Commissioners Precinct No. 1
Tom Blanton
Congress
Congressional District
Chaiman OF Naval Affairs
United States
House OF
House of Representatives
Committee On Naval Affairs
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Thos. L. Blanton
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