RANGER OATH: EMERY H. HUGHES : TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS

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From the front of Document:
The State of Texas
Special
Oath of Members
Ranger Force
Name:  Emery H. Hughes
Rank:  Special Ranger
Company (Blank), Ranger Force
Station:  Austin, Texas
Enlisted May 5, 1933
Extended to May 4, 1935  5/5/34
Discharged January 22, 1935

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Enlistment Oath of Service, and Description of Ranger Force

Company (Blank) Ranger Force, Station (Blank)

The State of Texas, 
County of Travis

I, Emery H. Hughes, born in Austin in the State of Texas, aged 32 years and 11 
months, and by occupation a Banker do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily 
enlisted this 5th day of May, 1933, as a private in the Ranger Force of this 
State, for the period of two years, unless sooner discharged by proper 
authority, without compensation.  And I do solemnly swear that I will faitfully 
and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as an 
officer of the Ranger Force according to the best of my skill and ability, 
agreeably to the Constituion and laws of the united States and of this State, 
and I do further solemnly swear that since the adoption of the Constitution of 
this State, I being a citizen of this State have not fought a duel with deadly 
weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, or aided, advised 
or assisted any person thus offending.  And I furthermore answer that I have 
not, directly or indirectly paid, offered or promised to pay, contributed nor 
promisted to contribute, any money or valuable thing, or promised any public 
office or employment to secure my appointment.  So help me God.

(Signature)  Emery H. Hughes

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 8th day of October, A.D. 1933.
(Signature)  Mrs. H.R.N. Lito
Notary Public, Travis County, Texas

Fill in description below.

I certify that Emery H. Hughes, the above named man, has been carefully examined 
by me previous to his enlistment, and to the best of my knowledge and belief he 
is physically able, competent to and will faithfully perform the duties 
incumbent on him in accordance with law.  This man is 32 years, 11 months of 
age.  Height 5 feet 6 inches.  Complexion Light.  Eyes Brown.  Hair Brown.  Born 
at Austin, County of Travis, State of Texas. Weight 168.  Residence Austin, 
Texas, 1304 Riverside Drive. Occupation Banker.  Married.  Previous Service 
(Blank).

Remarks: Requested by Sheriff Allen
         Approved by Governor Ferguson