[J. D. Tippit's Personnel Record] Page: 1 of 190

                                
July 17, 1952
Mr. C. F. Hansson
Chief of Police
Subjects J. D. Tippit, Police Applicant
Sir:
The following report of investigation is submitted for your information.
H. N. Bryson, Farmer, Rt. 2, Bogata, Texas:
I have known J. D. Tippit for about two years. He was renting a farm
from me in 1951 and 1952. In 1951 he raised a fair crop but in 1952 it was
very dry and we didn't get to plant until June. J. D. left here about June 1,
1952 before planting time. He is an honest boy, pays his bills, and takes
care of his family. J. D. is a fairly good worker and takes care of his
equipment. The Tippets had no family trouble while they lived here. The boy
has a temper but he knows how to control it. J. D. is a likeable boy but
never has a great deal to say to anyone.
Margaret Mengel, Personnel Manager, Sears Roebuck & Company:
J. D. Tippit was employed here on two occasions as an insulation in-
staller . The dates of employment were: March 23, 194-3 to May 2, 1948, (He
resigned to take other employment), May 17, 194-8 to September 6, 194-9 (He was
laid off due to reduction of the force.) Tippit!s work was satisfactory and
there were no complaints on his work#
Connie Smith, Secretary, Dearborn Stove Company:
J. D. Tippit was employed by Dearborn as a shipping helper from November 9,
194.6 to March 19, 194-8. Tippit was a good worker, prompt, and reliable. He was
laid off in a slack period and did not return.
Alfred Robinson, Farmer, Rt. 2, Bogata, Texas:
J. D. Tippit has been a neighbor of mine for many years. The Tippits
are a nice family, respectable and upright. J. D. is an honest, hardworking,
and sober boy. He has never had any trouble of any kind. J. D. is a quiet
fellow and has very little to say. I don't believe he is shy or bashful, as
he will speak up to anyone if he believes he is right.
W. L. Gasway, Farmer, Rt. 2, Bogata, Texas:
J. D. is a good worker, honest, dependable, and capable. I have known
the boy for ten years and have found him a very likeable boy. J. D. has a good
service record in the army. He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division