Panhandle Herald (Panhandle, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 21, 1960 Page: 4 of 8
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My Job — Sheriff
With Carson County
Since January 1, 1955
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My name is John H. Nunn and
my birthday is January 15. I was
born in Stephens County, Texas.
Jerry and I were married on
March 16, 1940 and we have two
sons, Larry 14; and Joe, 9.
I am a member of the Metho-
dist Church, president of Lions
Club, a Master Mason in Carson
Lodge No. 1167, a member of the
. Amarillo. Masonic York. Rite.
. Bodies and the Amarillo Khiva
Shrine Temple. . >
I am a graduate of Hale Center-
High School and attend college at
Texas Tech, Lubbock. I was .a
Patrolman and Sergeant with the
Texas Highway Patrol for 11
years. Also, I am Institutional:
Representative with the Boy
Scouts of America. In addition I
am vice-president of the United.
Peace Officers of America; vice-
president of th Five State Peace
Officers Association, and a mem-
ber of the Sheriff’s Association of:
Texas.
My Job — County Judge
With Carson County
Since 1955
My name is Clarence C. Wil-
liams and I was born in Durant,
Oklahoma. My birthday is Jan.
26.
Jesslyn (Hodges) and I were
married on Feb. 19, 1934. We have
five children, Robin, Kay, Roger,
Brenda and Sheila.
I am a member of the First
Methodist Church where I am
Chairman of the Official Board,
District Deputy Governor of Lions
Club, Treasurer of the United
Peace Officers of America since
1954 and was instrumental in its
organization; member of Masonic
Lodge and Oddfellows Lodge;
Sheriff and Tax Collector 1943 to
1955.
I came to this county in 1924
at Groom and moved to White
Deer in 1931, to Panhandle in
1943. I graduated from White
Deer High School ani^ then at-
tended Wayland College at Plain-
view. My main interests are fish-
ing and hunting.
My Job — County & District
Clerk
With Carson County
Since 1945
FANNIE
WILLIAMS
My name is Fannie C. Williams
and my birthday is July 8.
Johnny Williams and I were
married on May 19, 1912. Our
children are Margaret, - Johnny,
Jr.; and Lloyd George.
I am a member of the First
Methodist Church where I teach
a Sunday School class, and the
Business; and Professional Wo-
men’s Club.
I have lived in Panhandle since
January 1945, living in White
Deer previous to that.
Know Your Carson County Officials Serving You Better!
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CONGRATULA TIONS to Carson County on it’s
72nd anniversary YEAR
WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE COOP ERATION AND CONFIDENCE OUR CAR-
SON COUNTY NEIGHRORS HAVE GIVEN OUR ADMINISTRATION - THANKS
NEIGHBORS
My Job — Commissioner
Precinct 4, Carson County
Since 1946
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, My name is J. C. Jackson and I
was born at Stanwood, Iowa. My
birthday is August 26. I came to
White Deer in 1907 where I
started a general store which I
operated until 1928.
I-had the honor of being the
first postmaster in the new town
site and have served as mayor of
White Deer and have been on the
City Council. I also served as
County Judge from 1934 to 1940.
I am a member of the Presby-
terian Church, Lions Club, a 32nd
Degree Mason and a Shriner. My
main sport hobby has been golf
although I have now forsaken the
links and given away my clubs.
My Job — Tax Collector and
Assessor
With Carson County
Since Jan. 1, 1957
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STERLING
My name is C. L. Sterling and
I was born in Carson County at
Conway. My birthday is Sept. 27.
I married Lillian Johnson on
March 13, 1943. We have one'son,
Steve.
I am a member of the First
Methodist Church, member of the
Board of Directors of Lions Club,
American Legion, VFW. I was
Deputy Sheriff Tax Assessor and
Collector from 1948 to 1957;
County Service Officer from June
1946 to Jan. 1, 1948. I served in
the Army Tank Corps from Mar.
25, 1943 to June, 1946 in the
European Theater of Operations
with the 2nd Armored Division.
My Job — Commissioner
Precinct 1, Carson County
Since 1951
My name is Frank E. Sparks
and my birthday is Dec. 2. I was
born at Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Grace and I were married Jan.
26, 1920 and we have one osn,
Nolan.
I am a member of the First
Baptist Church and Lions Club.
I attended Wayland College. I
moved to Panhandle in 1904. My
hobbies are baseball and football.
My Job — Commissioner
Precinct 2, Carson County
Since January 1. 1947
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My name is J. O. Murray and
my birthday is Feb. 26. I was
born in Ewing, Missouri.
Ammie and I ‘were married on
May 22, 1927. We have four child-
ren, R. J., Bill, Lenell and Jerry.
I am a member of the First
Baptist Church, Carson Lodge No.
1167 of the Masons and Eastern
Star.
My Job — Justice of the Peace
With Carson County
Since January, 1959
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H.L.
POWELL
My name is H. L. Powell and
my birthday is March 29. I was
born in West Virginia. I married
Lillian on November 11, 1917. We
have four children: Lorraine,
Elizabeth, Elmore Thomas (Jack)
and Joyce.
As a member of the First Chris-
tian Church, I have served on the
Board and as a Deacon. I am a
past president (1956-57) of Rotary
and an Oddfellow.
I moved to Panhandle in 1920
after farming in Gray County
since 1911. I attended school in
West Virginia and attended Shep-
ard State Normal College in West
Virginia. Through Rotary I have
been active in Cub Scouting. My
main hobby is baseball.
My Job — Commissioner
Precinct 3, Carson County
Since January. 1954
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VANCE
My name is Elten H. Vance and
I was born in Panhandle. My
birthday is June 23.
I married Lois Colgrove on
August 31, 1935. We have three
children, Don, Carolyn and Joyce.
I am a member of the First
Methodist Church, Panhandle
Lodge 686 IOOF, Methodist Men.
I am a graduate of Panhandle
High School and was born and
raised in this community.
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Collins, Richard W. Panhandle Herald (Panhandle, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 21, 1960, newspaper, January 21, 1960; Panhandle, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth885238/m1/4/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Carson County Library.