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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1954
Page
13
A cryptic compilation of Texas gubernatorial history cites terms of service, resignations, and re elections. It notes Stevenson’s lengthy tenure and compares it with earlier governors including Shivers and Pease, mentioning election tallies and notable dates from Almanac sourced figures.
A summary of Texas governors from Sam Houston’s 1869 to 1961 term and successors. It notes Houston’s resignation to join the Confederacy, Edward Clark’s succession, Lubbock’s resignation for the Confederate Army, Pendleton Murrah’s term, Hamilton’s provisional appointment, Coke’s resignation to become a U.S. Senator, Hubbard’s succession, Ferguson’s impeachment, Hobbs’s succession, Miriam Ferguson as the state’s only female governor, and Moody’s 1927 defeat of Ferguson.
Mr and Mrs Harold Little and family of Big Sandy spent the week in Comanche with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Little.
Mr and Mrs O H Roberson of Sherman Mrs Julian Williams and B O Twadell of Dallas visited their mother Mrs Etta Roberson here last week.
Lamkin by Mrs Annie Denman Doyle Wayne Belsher spent last week in Port Worth visiting his uncle Huey Laird and family. Mrs W L Hamilton spent the weekend in Austin visiting her son Dean Hamilton and family. Addie Alexander of De Leon visited her brother and sister in law A B Denman. Gene ONeal of Granbury spent the weekend with her parents M L Gene and Coman. Aeney Denman and children of Ft Hancock vacationing with his parents A B Denman. The Methodist revival began Sunday night at the tabernacle led by Rev J B Cole. Last Monday the home of Erwin Tatum burned while they were away. neighbors contributed help. Eli Talley of Sherman and wife visited Beula Talley and Myrtle White then spent Sunday in Abilene. M L Geye and in-laws D S Miller visited with Bill Kinsey and family in Fisk. S T Brandt hosted a Friday night shower for Kenneth and wife.
Here From Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Cecil Jack Cox and children of Fort Worth visited his parents Mr and Mrs Arm Strong Cox here over the week end.
A Alabama congressman defines a man as one willing to compromise. He argues subsidies are widespread beyond farmers and cites tariffs, railroads, airlines, ship subsidies and World War II reconversion tax write offs as major aids. He notes farmers face market risks while manufacturers plan ahead. He warns of broad subsidies shaping national prosperity.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Prather and children Sandra and Buddy traveled to Ruidosa last week with Mr and Mrs Ralph Carnes for a family visit during a short trip.
An appliance department promotion invites readers to visit Walgreen Drug Store for Frigidaire offers. It highlights easy payments and monthly or full terms under a GMAC plan.
Percy L. Parsons warns Korea era veterans about GI Bill training timelines. Discharged before August 20 1952 must enter by August 20 1954. those discharged after have two years to begin training. In service members have two-year start from discharge. in training must be continuous but may suspend up to twelve months. Training may not extend beyond seven years post discharge. Only one program change allowed, and VA approval needed if chosen after the two year start deadline. Benefits accrue at 1.5 days per service day since June 27 1950, max 36 months. Comanche County Vocational School approved since January 1953 with about seventy veterans in training in Comanche and De Leon. programs include farm, cabinet making, bookkeeping, and accounting.
Last Tuesday July 13 Van Dyke recorded 11 degrees above normal, believed a season high. The Missionary Baptist revival runs to August 15 with Rev. S R McClune of Bownwood as evangelist. Freewill Baptists begin August 13 through 22 with no announc ed evangelist yet. Jesse's day in Grane bury, new citizen Stephen Lynn born to Mr and Mrs Roy Dale Adams. Next Sunday July 25 monthly singing at Gartman View Freewill Baptist Church. Visitors include T E Ross, Mrs Albert Miller, Randall Morrison, Ginger of Houston, and Edward Calvin. Local straw vote shows Yarborough governor, Swindle sheriff, Goosby tax assessor, Mrs Ellis treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Herman Evans completed an extensive auto trip through the Deep South visiting Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee and Georgia. They traveled without a fixed route stopping at numerous historic sites and noted the scenic spots along the way.
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