Mrs Rosa Polk Dies Suddenly in Winters Home
Rosa Polk 57 wife of Sam T Polk died unexpectedly Sunday morning at the Winters family home after a decade of frail health. Funeral at First Baptist Church Monday at 2:30 pm with Rev E E Smith of San Angelo and Rev W T Hamer. burial in Main Street Cemetery. Born December 29 1878 in Bell county she died on her birthday. She came to Winters era 1920 living there since. Survived by husband two daughters Miss Eunice and Mrs Mildred Hambright Winters a son Grady Polk La Feria four sisters and one grandchild.
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Rosa . Polk
Sam T. Polk
First Baptist Church
E. E. Smith
San Angelo
W.T. Hamer
Main Street
Spill Funeral Home
Polk
Bell County
Miss Eunice
Mildred Hambright ‘Winters
Grady Polk
la Feria
Anothen
Carl Baldwin
Alvin Benson
Jess Wetzel
Geeman
Frank Flynt
A. Bruton
Public Safety Declares War on Texas Gamblers
Austin reports Texas Public Safety acting director L G Phares declared a relentless war on big time gamblers. He said the state would shut down major gambling and may assign rangers to gambling establishments. He warned gamblers to leave Texas or be expelled as raids target Houston venues.
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Austin
L. G. Phares
Texas Department of Public Safety
Phares
Texas
Houston
Troy Carter Announces for Commissioner, Pre. 3
Troy Carter announces his campaign for Commissioner for the precinct 3 seat. He promotes change and public service through local governance and community-focused initiatives. Carter outlines priorities and seeks support from residents of precinct 3.
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Troy
Carter
Best Trained Horse in Texas Demonstrated at Park
Captain Leonard Pack, head of the Texas Ranger force, showcases Pinto the trained horse at Kiest Park near Dallas during the Texas Centennial Exposition. Ranger Pack, with 25 years in the Southwest police ranks, is assisted by rodeo star Jerry Wolfe. Pinto is proclaimed the best trained horse in the Lone Star State.
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Leonard Pack
Texas Ranger
Pinto
Kiest Park
Dal
Two Killed and Four Hurt as Autos Collide
A head on collision seven miles west of Ballinger left two dead, four injured, including Miss Agnes Edmiston 16 of Boca and John Wallace 22 of Boca. Mrs Pearl Newton 35 of Dublin was seriously hurt and hospitalized after the crash.
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Dublin
Newton
St. John’s Hospital
San Angelo
Shannon’s Hospital
Edmiston
Wallace
Wilson Edmiston
Boca
Mamie Knox
Brady
Ballinger Hospital
Miss Knox
St. John’s
Pratt guests visit San Angelo during holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pratt of San Angelo were guests in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pratt, during the holidays. The note preserves a brief social scene with family hosts and visiting relatives.
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Clyde Pratt
San Angelo
W. L. Pratt
Lampasas Visitors Stay With Mrs Jackson During Holidays
Mrs Jef Jackson and her son Oscar of Lampasas were guests in the home of her sister Mrs C S Jackson during the holidays.
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Jef Jackson
Oscar
Lampasas
C. S. Jackson
Faith Manager of For Several Days
A fragment notes a faith manager associated with a condition lingering for several days. Details are sparse, with unclear names, places, or events. The readable text suggests a medical or welfare context but provides no concrete actions or outcomes.
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The
Brunk's Comedians Draw Big Crowds in Winters Fortnight
Brunk's Comedians, a long running Texas tent theatre, has nightly audiences in Winters this week. The company, the oldest in the state, performs Main Street Folks tonight, a free merchants matinee Saturday at 2 features Puddin Head Jones and Three Men on a Cow, followed by a whoopee show and amateur contest. Shows are sponsored by the Winters Fire Department. final performance is Saturday night.
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Brunk’s
Mmn- Texas
Brunk
The
Winters Fire Department
Cotton Crop Ginning Totals Reach 9437 Bales
Figures from yesterday afternoon show 9437 bales of cotton ginned from the current crop at the winter gins.
Miss Verna Lee Liddell Visits Grandmother for Christmas
Miss Verna Lee Liddell of Dallas spent the Christmas holidays visiting in the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Taylor.
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Verna Lee Liddell
Dallas
Mrs. Taylor
Winters Year in Review 1935 Highlights Civic Gains
The Winters year 1935 saw a near three to one bond vote for a Municipal Hospital with a Washington loan and grant approval. The hospital will have 20 beds two operating rooms and air conditioning. Winters High School joined the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools with 748 enrolled in September. The town completed a rock wall around Blizzard field and planned lights for next season. The Board of Community Development formed pledges around $2 000. A relief canning factory began operation. The first bale of cotton ginned August 29. Automobiles won in the Enterprise Circulation drive. The Winters home demonstration club won a cash prize at the Runnels County fair. Baby bonds totaling 1 525 were sold in March. Postmaster H O Jones was appointed. Falls and tributes marked February and May for Carl Davis and Albert Spill. Farewell to 1935 and welcome 1936.
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Winters
Washington
Texas
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Atlanta
Board of Community Development
Dolores Torres
Ralph Lloyd
I. F. Gunn
Winters Home Demonstration Club
Runnels
H. O. Jones
Carl Davis
Albert Spill
Singing At Wilmeth Community Event
A singing will be held at Wilmeth at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. All singers and everyone is invited to attend.
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Wilmeth
Norman Kin Guests Over Holidays in Killeen
Ray and Mrs Nettie Norman and Miss Jessie Norman of Killeen were guests in the home of their brother Jacob W Norman during the holidays.
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Ray
Misses Nettie
Jessie Norman
Killeen
Jnc. W. Norman
Sledge Guests of Brown Family in Ballinger
Mr and Mrs Herbert Sledge of Ballinger spent the weekend in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Will H Brown.
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Herbert Sledge
Ballinger
Will H. Brown
Brother of E J Lambert Dies in Beaumont
Carl Lambert aged 49, brother of E J Lambert of Kaufman, died suddenly of a heart attack in Beaumont last Saturday. Funeral at Wilson Chapel near Kaufman Monday afternoon with interment there. He was born in Kaufman, longtime contractor, lived in Beaumont since 1929, survived by widow, a Dallas daughter Pattie Ruth, two step-daughters, sister Mrs Guy Knowles of Scurry, and brothers John D of Dallas E J of Winters and Frank of near Kaufman.
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Carl Lambert
E. J. Lambert
Beaumont
Wortham
Sharbutts and Volva Mae visit Altus and Oklahoma City
Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Sharbutt and daughter Volva Mae spent last week visiting relatives in Altus Oklahoma and Oklahoma City. They reported a most enjoyable trip. Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Snively of Anson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Rosson Monday.
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J. W. Sharbutt
Volva Mae
Altus
Okla
Oklahoma City
Harry A. Snively
Anson
George T. Rosson
Mr and Mrs Emery Hunt’s Man Cand D Lee Children
Fragmentary OCR notes list Mr and Mrs Emery Hunts man and mention children of Eagle D Lee, with unclear context and missing details about plan or event.
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Emery Huntsman
Eagle
D. Lee
Extra Girl at Texas Centennial Exposition
Rangerettes hostesses chosen for the Exposition later revealed to be born in the District of Columbia instead of a 48 state plan. Officials added two more to reach fifty total giving leeway on state representation.
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Mabel Rooks
District of Columbia
Condon to Seek Hauptmann Death in Pardons Court
Dr. John F. Condon known as Jafsie plans to petition the New Jersey Court of Pardons to seek execution by electric chair for Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Condon will appear during Hauptmanns commutation appeal after interrupting a vaudeville tour in Northern New Jersey. He says Hauptmann had no right to live after his crime against the Lindbergh baby and his wife.
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New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
John F
Jafsie) Condon
Evening Journal
Dr. Condon
Hauptmann
Journal
Long Branch
N. J
Court of Pardons
Break-In At Wimpy's Lunch Room Leads to one arrest
Wimpy's Lunch Room was broken into last Wednesday around 4 am. About $35 in merchandise was taken. Owner Boyd Holbrook reports entrance by breaking a window pane. Sheriff W A Holt has one suspect in custody and another is being sought.
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Wimpy
Boyd Holbrook
W. A. Holt
Brannon Family Returns Home After Short Absence
A brief household notice reports Mr and Mrs kin and child returning home after a brief stay. The item notes the family name Brannon and mentions a widowed or married status with limited details.
Tad Richards Seeks 1936 County Commissioner Seat
Tad Richards, longtime Nelson County resident, announces candidacy for Commissioner in the Democratic primary on May 25 1936. He plans to campaign personally in his precinct to gain voters support and says he will strive to present a strong hand at the job if elected.
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Tad Richards
O A
Nels County
Richards
Sige Prise
Iish
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SUN
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Lavella Campbell
Kaufman
Mawsab
Jafsie
Mra
Mister
Ew Brannon
Hall
Templon & Cannon of
Eattery
Abilene ¢Struction Co
A. T. Cass
Big Spring
G. Becker
San An
Drs. T. W. Jennings
Ry Henslee
Messrs. Hoy. Baldwin
Geo.c. Hil
Shepperd
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