Stevenson poised to become Texas governor as O Daniel departs
Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson, a rancher and self taught lawyer, is set to assume Texas governorship when Governor W Lee O Daniel leaves for the U S Senate. Born May 20 1888 in Mason County Stevenson rose from cowpuncher to two term Senate president and state banker crediting constitution as anchor. He is noted for calm leadership, legal knowledge, and a life of hard work from campfire study to public office.
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Austin
Coke Robert Stevenson
Texas
W. Lee O’daniel
United States Senate
Stevenson
Ohio
Richard Coke
Mason County
Coke
House of Representatives
Ross Sterling
Comptroller and Treasurer
Senate
Kimble
Junction
Washington
House
O’daniel
O'Daniel
University of Texas
Bryant & Stratton
Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Fay Wright
Coke Jr
First National Bank of Junction
First State Bank of
First National Bank
C. S
Senate Chamber
J. Frank Dobie
John W. Thomason
Morales
Arkansas
A Look at Leaders and Lively Anecdotes From the Era
The interview recalls a stubborn student and a father who taught, notes Lt Governor Stevenson’s hunting hobby and deer trophies in his Senate offices, mentions Islam’s global followers, and ends with a humorous airman and farmer exchange about a tree ascent.
For Sale Want Ads Run in Sherman Area
Various local ads list a sow with seven pigs, home grown crab apples at 25c per gallon, six Singer sewing machines, funeral flowers from Haile's Greenhouse, Hammercill Bond paper sold new, plums for sale at the old Binion place in Pilot Grove, and a notice from the American Legion about account responsibility. Also a pitch for auto loans and financing from Auto Finance Company with manager F W Creager.
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J. E. Mangrum
R. E. L. Binion
Pilot Grove
C. M. Howard
Card of Thanks for Mrs. A. B. Skipworth
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cates and family express gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of their mother Mrs. A. B. Skipworth and for the flowers received.
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A. B. Skipworth
C. C. Cates
Defense On Main Street Guides Civic Help For Democracy
The 88 page guidebook Defense on Main Street from the Council For Democracy offers practical projects for average citizens to safeguard democracy. It promotes community coordinating councils to avoid overlapping efforts and provides counters to common anti democratic arguments.
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America
Mayor LaGuardia
Office of Civilian Defense
Main Street
Council For Democracy
Madison Avenue
New York City
CARE DURING HOLIDAY URGED ON MOTORISTS
The National Safety Council warned motorists to take extra care during the Independence Day travel surge after reports show 13,760 traffic deaths in the first five months, up 17 percent from the prior year. May deaths reached 3,000, 20 percent higher than May last year, with the council deeming 475 expected deaths during the July 4th holiday a conservative estimate. Regular ocean steamers can proceed 1,000 miles up the Amazon River.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Amazon River
American Woman Tops World Fashion in Magazine Note
A fashion magazine proclaims the American woman the best dressed in the world. The remark adds a humorous aside that her husband is well trimmed as well.
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State
John Wagner
Brady
Batiste, Vd
Batiste
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Morocco
Iran
Luther Gordon
JIM Ann’s
G. L. Baugher
Singer
Hammermill
American Legion
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Sun
Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Collier Yeary County
Raymond Gram Swing
Kirkpatrick
Whitewright
Gomer May
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