Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1934
The Chief announces candidates for multiple offices in the Democratic Primary on July 28 1934. Included are Penrose B Metcalfe and E M Davis for Senate 25th District Thomas L Blanton for Congress 17th District and candidates for district attorney district clerk representative county offices and precinct positions with multiple incumbents listed.
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Penrose B. Metcalfe
E. M. Davis
Texas
Thomas L. Blanton
Brownwood 3.2 Beer Sales End After County Vote
Brownwood cafes and other venues selling 3.2 beer openly have halted the practice after warnings from officers. Eight dispensing places were ordered shut and complied, following Brown County voters defeating a measure to legalize 3.2 beer. Merchants operated under federal licenses issued after repeal of national prohibition.
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Brownwood
Brownwood Banner
Brown County
Lamkin School Announces Faculty for Next Session
The Lamkin School reveals its new faculty lineup for the upcoming session. Perry Moring formerly of Robinson Springs is named Superintendent, Len Dalton of Gum Branch is Principal, with Mrs. Coda Baggett, Miss Grace Pruett, and Miss Sybil Campbell joining as instructors.
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Lamkin School
Perry Moring
Robinson Springs
Len Dalton
Gum Branch
Coda Baggett
Grace Pruett
Sybil Campbell
Word Fitly Spoken Guides Moral Hope at Baptist Service
Gordon Barrett, pastor, delivers a sermon urging careful speech toward civil and religious groups. He praises a wife’s support in crisis, stresses the power of words to heal or harm, and urges parents to raise honest, steadfast children with examples from family life.
Woodman Circle News Adopts Mascot and Visits Planned
Our Circle reports strong growth with several new members including adults and children. Nella Gene Wyly adopted as mascot. State Supervisor Etta Davidson from Houston is to visit soon. Committee members Mrs Bell Wyley, Lois Guthrie, and Miss Eunice Gray hosted a recent gathering with dominoes and games and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Alice West, Guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella Gene Wyly
Etta Davidson
Houston
Bell Wyley
Lois Guthrie
Formal Opening of Lake Eanes Park and Pool
Opening day at Lake Eanes Park and Swimming Pool finally took place after weeks of uncertainty. Visitors from nearby communities explored improvements funded by the Federal Relief Fund and enjoyed the hilltop view, new benches, a rustic bridge, a rock look-out foundation, and the lily pond with fountain. Contests in swimming and diving drew crowds as the Comanche Band played, with Grady Newsome from Comanche winning most boys events. Special notices follow about an ice cream soda and the Comanche County Workers Conference on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hoffman
Lake Eanes Park
Federal Relief Fund
Comanche
Grady Newsome
Pains Gone Says Woman After Cardus Use
Mrs. Ralph R. Courtney of Wytheville Virginia describes her health improvement after taking Cardus Cardui. She says she was run down with side pains, took three bottles and felt much better, recommending Cardui to others. The ad notes a price of one dollar a bottle at drug stores.
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Cardus
Ralph R. Courtney
Wytheville
Cardui
Pioneer recalls early Erath County pioneers in Dublin Progress
The Dublin Progress chronicled Uncle Billie and Mrs. Gilbreath, Erath County pioneers, noting Uncle Billie Tillie’s 80th birthday born in Polk County on May 15 1854. He recalls pre Civil War settlements Besley Creek Indian skirmishes and early white killings Kirkendall near Carlton in 1857 and 1868 near Pecan Grove.
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Dublin Progress
Billie
Gioreath
Erath Courty
Tillie
Polk County
Avs
Erath County
Gilbreath
Washita County
Arkansas
Edna Hill
Besley Creek
Wilson
Pecan Grove
Kirkendall
Carlton
Preachers Urged to Attend Comanche County Missionary Meeting
The Comanche County Missionary Baptist Association asks all preachers to join the Workers Meeting on Wednesday June 6 at Board Church Baptist Church. Pastor S J Isham invites the Erath County Association and Leon River brethren to visit and present the program, with mass turnout urged to evangelize the lost.
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Comanche County Missionary Baptist Association
Board Church Baptist Church
S. J. Isham
Board Church
Erath County Association
Leon River
Jesus
Gordon Barrett
Local Visitors Attend Weekend Gatherings Across Area
Lampasas residents Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Ripley visited Bud Smart and family. Jamkin and Macksville guests included Mr. and Mrs. Pink Smart, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Niblet, and Bobby Green. Bagnett and Lubbock visitors joined relatives here for weekend visits and a birthday observance for Mr. Wyatt of Cross Roads on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Ripley
Lampasas
Carl Hall
Pink Smart
Homer Niblet
Jamkin
Bobby Green
Macksville
Bud Smart
Buster West
Irvin Thompson
Bagnett
Henry McCullough
Buster O'Dell
Lubbock
Nate Hall
Nute Hall
Mr. Wyatt
Cross Roads
Miss Johnsie Cunningham Returns From Stephenville Teaching
Miss Johnsie Cunningham has returned from Stephenville where she has been teaching local students. She resumed duties and plans to continue community service in her home town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsie Cunningham
Stephenville
Rising Star votes against 3.2 beer legalization
According to the Brownwood Bulletin Rising Star rejected the legalization of 3.2 percent beer in a special election held last Saturday by a vote of 280 to 87. The precinct included two other boxes with 31 against and 22 for beer and Okra box reporting 24 for legalization and 31 against.
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Brownwood Bulletin
Rising Star
Okra
Don’t Trifle With Coughs From Creomulsion Ad
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion for coughs and colds claiming quick relief. It notes the product is powerful yet harmless and pleasant to take. The druggist will refund money on the spot if symptoms are not relieved.
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H. F. Howington
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J. M. Riordan
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Y. W. Holmes
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
Mitchell Davis
Golda McCollum Edwards
R. S. Walker
W. D. Jenkins
Ray McCorkle
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Swindle
F. L. Little
J. R. Bird
R. W. Fielder
H. W. Scott
W. J. Rankin
C. H. Morrow
Allab. A. Gleaton
Sam Lewis Will May
E. H. McCarty
R. A. Kee
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Geo. C. Wetzel
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V. G. Cash
DRY Cleaners
Aliha
Baptist Church
Solomon
John
Woodman Circle News
The
Owl
Comanche County Workers Conference
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M. Shannon
W. L. Daniel
Sam Bays
D. D. Tidwell
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J. A. Bays
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First National Bank
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Hoyjot Sanat
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