Contested National Congress Race Heads To Runoff
In Texas thirteenth district a runoff is certain between Charles F. Spencer of Montague and Lucian W. Parrish of Henrietta as late returns narrow the lead. Spencer carried Cooke Montague Denton and Wise. Parrish led in Young Clay Throckmorton Jack and Baylor with Wilbarger Wichita and Clay also in Parrish column. Parrish carried Clay home county by about 1300. Spencer leads district by 1000 to 1500. Edgar Haney led in none of the twelve counties.
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Thirteenth
Charles F. Spencer
Montague
Lucian W. Parrish
Henrietta
Parrish
Spencer
Cooke, Montague
Denton
Wise
Young
Clay
Throckmorton
Jack
Baylor
Wilbarger
Wichita
Wichita County
Edgar P. Haney
Wichita Falls
Hobby Wins Sweeping Texas Gubernatorial Victory
Governor William P. Hobby defeats opponent James E Ferguson by vast margins in early returns with estimates of 800,000 votes cast. Northwest Texas and Wilbarger County show large majorities for Hobby while Ferguson loses key counties including Wilbarger. Several statewide races remain unsettled pending a second primary.
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William P. Hobby
James E Ferguson
Texas
Hobby
Ferguson
Eure
Taylor County
Abilene
Kaufman
Wichita Valley
James E. Ferguson
Black Land
Houston
Galveston
O. S. Lattimore
Tarrant County
Wilbarger County
William Pierson
Greenville
C. A. Pippen
Dallas
J. M. Edwards
John W. Baker
Crosbyton
Northwest
Baker
Foard County Man Leads For Senate In Texas Vote
Foard County resident W. S. Bell appears to win the Twenty ninth Senate seat with majorities in most counties. J. D. Key re elected sheriff over two to one as several county and precinct races wrap up. Primary results show close counts for tax collector and other county offices.
Parnell Captures 101st District With Large Wichita Support
J D Parnell of Vernon won the 101st district seat by a wide margin as J Tom Haynes failed to file on time. Vernon produced about a 15 vote majority while the rest of the district gave Parnell over three to one. In Electra and Wichita Falls the Vernon man drew strong backing, with expectant large margins and sparse opposition.
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J.D. Parnell
Vernon
J. Tom Haynes
Wilbarger County
Wichita County
Wichita Falls
Electra
Haynes
Parnell
Miss Maddox Heads Home From Galveston Outing
Miss Mary Sue Maddox, home demonstration agent, attended a state conference at A. and M. College last week then traveled to Galveston for a brief outing and will return home Wednesday.
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A. & M. College
Mary Sue Maddox
Galveston
Farmers Congress Return for County Agent Tisdal
County Agent N. R. Tisdal arrived home Saturday morning from A and M College after a week attending the Farmers Short Course and the Texas Farmers Congress.
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Farmers Congress
N. R. Tisdal
A. & M. College
Farmers
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Nabers Leads But Faces Second Primary For 46th District
In the 46th Judicial District race Judge J A Nabers leads but must face a second primary against ROOD Cocke Jr of Collingsworth. Nabers won Wilbarger by a large margin and Cocke carried his home county. Wiley C Tisdale carried Peard County. Cocke won Estelline and Newlin in Hall County. Hardeman County vote is close with Vernon supporter ahead. Early Childress counts showed Nabers leading. later counts likely to widen his edge.
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46Th Judicial District
J. A. Nabers
Rood Cocke, Jr
Collingsworth
Judge Nabers
Wilharger
Cocke
Wiley C. Tisdale
Peard County
Judge Cocke
Estelline
Newlind
Hall County
Nabers
Hardeman County
Vernon
Childress
Flames Destroy McCaleb Barn Near Town
McCaleb barn east of town burned with unknown origin on Wednesday night. Fire discovered around 10 30 but alarm came in at 11 15. department arrived too late, barn and few tools lost. McCaleb family away at Camp Cuchara Colorado. Mrs Igon and children visiting sister Mrs Ross.
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McCaleb
Camp Cuchara
Colorado
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National Congress
Spencer Headquarters
Mr. Ferguson
John M. Henderson
Morris County
J. D. Harvey
Harris County
South
Marshall Spoonts
C.M. Cureton
Bosque County
Jno
Comptroller of Public Accounts
H. B. Terrell
H. A. Halbert
Fred W. Davis
Victor
Annie Webb Blanton
Foard
Senate
W. S. Bell
C. M. Blair
N. R. Whiteside
R. L
Templeton
Foard County
Ty-Ninth
Bell
Foard, Hardeman
Lubbock
Carson
R. L. Templeton
Wellington
Donley
Cinct
J.D. Key
M. Blair
Mr. Blair
R. Cobb
Harrold
H. A. Hood
W. C. Alderman
J. W. Huntley
L. A
East Vernon
Clais L. Greene
Rex Boyd
J. M. Luttrell
Oo. A. McCateb
C. G. Thompson
Willis Vaughn
Commissioners Courty
Ciois
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Maddox
Honorable W. P. Hobby
KR. H. Cocke
W. M. McCaleb
W. Igon
Alex Ross
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