Technician Demands 11025 Damages From City of De Leon
A letter dated April 27 from Crocker and McDonald on De Leon Free Press front page demands $11,025 from the City of De Leon for damages due to a breach of contract with Dr. Lavon P. Richardson. The letter warns suit if payment is not made and is addressed to Mayor W. B. Nowlin.
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City of
de Leon
Crocker & McDonald
Toy Crocker
W. B. Nowlin
Crocker
McDonald
Continental Life
Fort Worth 2
Texas
Shower Honors Mrs Leel Dene Cox With Baby Fest
Mrs Leel Dene Cox of 203 Wilmam Drive is honored with a pink and blue shower on April 21 at Me's The room features rose buds and blue ribbons while a baby buggy display holds gifts. Nobia Dunn organized the program with a poem and reading. hostesses include Bill Parker Richard Armstrong Sutton Dudley Jean Rachels Archie Boyd Jr and Dunn. Refreshments served to 33 guests. Also noted, Rufus Higgs and son Bud of the Stephenville Empire Tribune added a building extension.
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Loel Dene Cox
Wil- Mam
Me’s
Nobia Dunn
Jud M. Lewis
Miss Dunn
Sara
Bill Parker
Richard Armstrong
Sutton Dudley
Jean Rachels
Archie Boyd, Jr
Improvement O
Rufus Higgs
Bud
The
Stephenville
Empire Tribune
Library News Highlights Local Book Donations and Campaign
The ESA Sorority donated $50 to the Comanche Public Library alongside 1960 Compton’s Encyclopaedia volumes and 400 plus new books. Mrs. Josie Lou Jants Reese and others contributed many titles from local and distant towns, with notable gifts from Mrs. R. W. H. Hamilton and a large Hammond atlas. A Lyndon Johnson endorsement appears as part of a Texas Democrats campaign preview.
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Comanche
R. W. H. Hamilton
Hamilton Aong
Gustine FFA Banquet A Success
The Gustine Chapter of Future Farmers of America held its annual FFA Parent and Son Banquet in the high school gym with 253 guests and members present. Awards honored outstanding FFA members including Gayland Carson Star Chapter Farmer John Banner Dairying Dale Spoonts Farm Mechanics Garland White Electrification John Baner Safety Jack Patton Public Speaking Bill Hayes Star Greenhand Award and Joe Center Outstanding Service Award. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to R. J. Adcock Jr Hardy Harris R. G. Matthews Herman Spark man G. J. Gunter and Gilbert Davis for encouragement cooperation and assistance to the FFA in farming leadership citizenship and community welfare.
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Gustine
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Parent and Son
High Schoo Gym
Gayland Carson
John Banner
Dale Spoonts
Garland White
John Baner
Jack Patton
Bill Hayes
Joe Center
R. J. Adcock, Jr
Hardy Harris
R. G. Matthews
Herman Sparkman
G. J. Gunter
Gilbert Davis
election Saturday Is For Democrats Only Says Connally
Connally announces a party affiliation law keeps voters in one party from participating in another. Democrats stamp poll tax receipts Democrat and restrict cross participation. conventions open only to affiliated members. Morin, AP correspondent, praises Lyndon Johnson at Panhandle Press Association meeting.
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Connally
Texas
J. E. Connally
Abilene
Democratic Executive Committee
Relman
Pat) Morin
Nation
Associated Press
Panhandle Press Association
Cemetery Decoration Planned at Toliver Cemetery
The Toliver Cemetery working and decoration near Lamkin will be observed on Saturday May 14.
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Lamkin
Mother's Day by C. C. Nance
A poem praising mothers as the flower and glory of the country and a plea to honor mothers. The author reflects on the role of mothers in family, church, and heaven and notes Jesus honored both parents. He recalls his own mother and prays for blessing through prayerful devotion.
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United States
Jesus
Calvary
Scratching: candidate’s bemoaning signals office envy
A candidate who spends most of time lamenting an opponent shows itch for the job. The remark suggests frustration with the campaign and a desire to win the office rather than address issues.
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Castle Ellis Insurance
West Central
Goodyear
Dudley Bros
Massingill Barber Beauty Shop
Barrick Jewelry
Edmondson’s Shoe Shop
Red & White Food Store
Durham’s Pharmacy
Norma Insurance
Mullican’s Dept. Store
Chief Dry Cleaners
Evridge Fabric Center
Melvin
Western Auto Asio
South Side Grocery
Ned Stewart’s Grocery
H.&y. Mercantile Co
Polaroid
Will Wilson
Ben D. Suddert
C. C. Nance
Doris Day
David Niven
Metro- Mayer
Jean Kerr
Janis Paige
Spring Byington
Richard Heydn
Davis
Charles Davis
Charlie Conna
Niss
Berkshire
Hanes
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