Native Texan Richard Turner 81 Dies at Norton
Richard Turner 81 native Texan and prominent Norton landowner died at his home after a two week illness. Funeral at Wilmeth Cemetery conducted by Elder L A Mickey. Turner born Polk County Texas November 7 1865 married Mittie Sevier December 31 1880. Survived by wife four sons Manor Thomas Joe Monroe a daughter Ora Simpson and many relatives.
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Richard Turner
Norton
Passway
Hesday
Wilmeth
Mickey
Winers Church ‘ of Christ
Mee Turner
Polk County
Texas
Mittie Sevier
Itasca
West Texas
Runnels County
Church of Christ
Turner
Ite
White Turner
Ora Simpson
O'Donnell
Manor
Thomas
Joe Turner
John Arner
Ballinger
White
Marvine
R. A. Turner
Itasy
J. E. Bridges
Fort. Worth
Marvin
Harry Steel
Ashby
Evaliss
Mae Stubblefield
Ornegay
Ary
Jim d. 4
Richards
W. F Ww. m
Morrison
Will Loreland
Frank Eill
A.F
Lions Write Cheer Notes At Luncheon
At the Lions Club luncheon, members penned personal get well messages for A. Krauss who is convalescing after a Houston heart attack. Krauss’s condition was reported improving after a period of serious illness. New directors Lanham Brown and Albert Afflerbach were elected to fill vacancies left by E. A. Shepperd and J. S. Bourn.
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Lions Club
A. Krauss
Houston
Lion . Krauss
Lanham Brown
Albert Afflerbach
E. A. Shepperd
J. S. Bourn
Geo. C. Hill
Roy Mack
A. J. Smith, Jr
Morey Millerman
J. McDaniel
Blizzards Edge Talpa in Fast Paced Blizzard Gym Showdown
The Winters Blizzards beat Talpa 33 to 20 in a lively Tuesday contest highlighted by Bill Roundtree’s breakaway plays and captain Wood's early scoring. The team, praised for recent improvements, heads to the Divide invitation tournament facing Hobbs, with plans to travel to Talpa next week.
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Talpa
Blizzard
Little Bill Roundtree
Wood
Hobbs
Ovale
Abilene
County Agent Sets Office Hours
Local county agent announces new office hours to assist residents with agricultural questions. The schedule includes daily morning hours and Wednesday evening availability at the extension office.
Cast Selected For Operetta Slated For Mar
The high school choral and free club will present It's an Old Spanish Custom early in March under Mrs. C. S. Jackson. Jean Barlow and Floyd Shackleford lead with Lohma Hoover and C. S. Jackson Jr. in comedy roles. Fifty students perform Spanish choruses and leads, with work already under way.
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C. S. Jackson
Jean Barlow
Floyd Shackleford
Lohma Hoover
C. S. Jackson, Jr
Frances Hodge
Virginia Street
Jack ‘Harris
James Gariier
Mandylee Smith
Dale 4-H Club Girls Plan Thursday Party
Dale 4 H Club met Thursday January 9 with Miss Tankersley present. Bedrooms were discussed. A party was given at the school house Friday night with six visitors. After an evening of fun the teacher and sponsor served popcorn balls to all present.
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Dale 4-H
Miss Tankersley
Dallas Visitors Return From Visit With Parents
Mr and Mrs John A Maddle came back to Dallas Tuesday after several days in the home of her parents Dr and Mrs James H Craig.
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John. A. Maddle
Dallas
James H.craig
Mrs Aurelia Webb Seeks Runnels County Treasurer Post
Mrs Aurelia Webb announces her candidacy for County Treasurer of Runnels County. She says she is qualified to serve, needs the position to support her two daughters, and plans to meet voters before the primary. Webb notes she has lived in the county most of her life and was raised by Mr and Mrs Joe McKenzie.
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Runnels County
Joe McKenzie
Ballinger
Hardin-Simmons
Sul Ross
Aurelia Webb
Damages Sought in Auto Wreck Case in Winters
Suit for $15,000 was filed in 119th district court by Mr. and Mrs. Co. A. Bell against Roy and Mrs. Maddox of Winters for injuries suffered January 22, 1934. They seek $10,000 for illness and suffering and $5,000 for medical care and hospitalization after a wreck at Pope and Pulliam Streets in San Angelo.
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119Th District Court
Co. A. Bell
Roy
Maddox
Winters
Bell
Edgar Caruthers Visits Houston This Week
Edgar Caruthers is visiting Houston this week, stopping at local venues and meeting regional contacts. The brief tour highlights his engagements across the city and aims to strengthen regional ties.
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Edgar Caruthers
Houston
Banquet at M E Church Tonight Features Bradberry Address
One hundred fifty plates have been ordered for the Board of Community Development banquet in the basement of the First Methodist church at 7:30. State Representative J Bryan Bradberry of Abilene will deliver the principal address with W Norman as toastmaster.
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Board of Community Development
First Methodist Church
J. Bryan Bradberry
Abilene
Bradberry
Tno
W. Norman
C. D
Fred Bedford
R. E. Bacon
H. H. Low
Mord Tucker
Reading
Edgar Parten
Morey Millerman
Roy Mack
Fred Bedford, Jr
E. D. Stringer
A. J. Smith
Methodist Church
Mrs Pace Visits San Marcos Brother After Haskell Visit
Mrs J J Pace of Haskell was a guest last week at the home of Mr and Mrs William Stevens. She left Saturday for San Marcos to visit her brother.
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J. J.’ Pace of
Haskell
Wm. Stevens
San Marcos
Ramsel Visits Family Ties to Owens Drug History
Adolph Ramsel of Mertzon visited his son Buddy Ramsel and B G and M L Owens Wednesday. Ramsel worked for Owens Drug Store more than 20 years ago.
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Adolph Ramsel
Mertzon
Buddy Ramsel
B. G
M. L. Owens
Mr. Ramsel
Owens Drug Store
Untitled excerpt on family land and Aunt Mary’s bonus request
Fragmentary local text describes a family farm situation where an aunt seeks a two bit bonus and a royalty, while others hesitate to lease the property. The passage hints at long residence since childhood and a quest for opportunity in the family plot.
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Mary
Mrs. N B Singletary City Died At Abilene
Mrs. N B Singletary 71 longtime Ballinger area resident died Friday at her Abilene home after three months illness. Funeral held at First Baptist Ballinger with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Survived by five daughters, one son lost in 1920 railroad crossing, another son died in World War II in France. Her son and Gold Star mothers group had visited France in 1931.
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N. B. Singletary
Georgia Singletary
Runnels County
Abilene
First Baptist Church
Ballinger
M. A. Jenkins
J.H. McClain
Evergreen Cemetery
J. B. Mulky
Davis
Oklahoma
J. V. Dickenson
Moody
George Allen
Bert Whaley
Hamlin
J. P. Mitchell
Tulsa
Jack Singletary
Walter Singletary
France
Kilgore Honors Former Winters Resident Mrs Connally
Kilgore Texas honors Mrs. Ralph M. Connally for Red Cross and relief work. A full page ad funded by the Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Rotary Club and local businesses celebrates her volunteer service in 1935. Connally once lived in Winters where her husband co owned a Ford agency.
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Kilgore
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Ralph Connally
Red Cross
County to Vote on Beer On February 1
County commissioners call an election for February 1 to decide legalizing beer up to 4 percent alcohol content with over 500 signatures on file. All 27 voting boxes open. new poll tax receipts required unless exempt. Previous county wine and beer vote failed by about 175 votes. local dry status may persist in Winters precinct.
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County Commissioners Court
Thy
Ballinger
Miles
Rowena
Supreme Court
Austin
Bishop Pharmacy of
Dallas
Texas Liquor Control Board
Oak Cliff
Dallas County
Committee For
Runnels County
Cca
Runnels
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Wilmeth Thur
LIONS
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Rogers
Clyde Woods
Baker
Washington
Henr A. Wallace
Lanning
AAA
E. C. Kennedy
National Farm Union
Frederick Brenckman
National Grange
Edward A. O'Neal
Farm Bureau
Chester Davis
Agriculture Wallace
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M. E. Church
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