Comyn Tops County Class A in Comanche Meet
The Comyn track team captured the Class A division of the Comanche County Interscholastic League meet. Comanche finished second, De Leon third, Sidney fourth, and Gustine fifth. Sipe Springs won Class B with 74 points to Proctor 34 and Hasse 10. Comyn totaled 64 points while De Leon had 32 and Sidney 17. Coker of Comanche was high point man in Class A with 16 points. Chandler led Comyn with 15 points and swept multiple sprints and hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comyn
Comanche
de Leon
Sidney
Gustine
Sipe Springs
Proctor
Hasse
Gustine J. Coker
Chandler
Coker
Zellars
Trustees Set For Tomorrow School Elections Across Texas Countys
Texas school trustee elections are set for tomorrow across Amanche and other counties. Most contests are uncontested with candidates including Walter Barret Clyde House and others listed for various districts. Polls open 8:00 am and close 7:00 pm at designated precincts and city halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Amanche County
Walter Barret
Clyde House
Guy User
W. A. Smith
W. Jattie
G. J. Frazier
S F.liams
R. T. Stevens
Vaause
E Leon
O. E. Rippetoe
George Kstie
J. C
Nig? Caraway
Iles Schnare
A. M. Reyds
B. V. ‘Vollie
Nabors
Lee Bors
Working At Albin Cemetery Saturday
A notice invites volunteers to a cemetery work day at Albin Cemetery on Saturday April 5. Organizer W. M. Little asks attendees to bring tools and help with cleanup and maintenance tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Cemetery
W. M. Little
Mr. Little
Truck Licenses Extended to April First
State Police official Homer Garrison Jr says truck registrations remain valid until April 1 after Senate action. enforcement suspends until April 15. Legislature previously approved a 38,000 pound load limit increase from 7,000 pounds. these provisions are in effect pending law passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Garrison, Jr
Senate
House
Garrison
Parr's Variety Store Burglarized Wednesday Night
Parr's Variety Store was burgled Wednesday night. A small amount of money and merchandise were stolen from the drawer. an attempted entry suggests the back door may have been unlocked. Police probable suspects under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
Mr. Starr
Beckham denied rehearing in murder conviction appeal
Tol G. Beckham of Zephyr lost his motion for a rehearing in the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin. The court affirmed a 30 year prison sentence from Hamilton County on a murder charge. Beckham had been convicted multiple times and faced five juries across three counts while confined in Brown County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tol G. Beckham
Zephyr
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Hamilton County
Beckham
Brown County
Smoot to Hold Bruceville Revival
Rev. J. D. Smoot will travel Friday to Bruceville to conduct a revival at the Methodist Church for pastor Rev. W. J. Shelton. The event aims to renew church interest and attract local worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
J. D. Smoot
Bruceville
Methodist Church
W. J. Shelton
Ground Instructor Huett Named at Dallas Aviation School
Major W. F. Long announces William Howard Huett of Comanche as ground instructor at the Dallas Aviation School. He will teach navigation and Civil Aeronautics Authority regulations while pursuing flight training. Huett, a 1935 Comanche High School graduate, studied at Howard Payne College and resides in Dallas with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Huett
Comanche
Dallas Aviation School
W. F. Long
Huett
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Dallas
W. H. Huett
Dallas’ Aviation School
U.S. Army Air Corps
A&M Fire Chief to Speak to Comanche Tonight
Chief Williams head instructor at the A&M College School for Firemen in College Station visits Comanche tonight. He will demonstrate the latest firefighting equipment for local firemen and the public, with Chief Bob Graham inviting all residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
A&m College School For Firemen
College Station
Comanche
Bob Graham
Two Arrested After Wreck Saturday Night
Willie Stahnke and Paul Stahnke were arrested after a Saturday night crash on the Comanche Priddy highway. Willie was charged with driving while intoxicated and Paul with drunkenness. Frankie Wells and Mrs. S. C. Wells were involved. Mrs. Wells sustained shock and bruises. Willie posted 750 dollars bond. Paul paid a 17 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Stahnke
Comanche
Stahnke
Frankie Wells
Paul Stahnke
Priddy
S. C. Wells
Wells
Comanche- Priddy
Early cotton stamp payments planned in 1941 program
A. E. Boyd, chairman of the Comanche County AAA committee, says cotton stamps for the 1941 Supplementary Cotton Program will be issued this summer after performance checks. Early issuance could begin in late June in some Texas counties, with most stamps distributed in July and August. Farmers earn 10 cents per pound for reduced cotton acreage, with farm-by-farm or multi-farm limits up to 50 dollars per farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
A. E. Boyd
Comanche County
AAA Committee
Texas
Boyd
Fagan Wins City Marshal Post With Largest Vote
In a single contested race, Tom Fagan is elected City Marshal with 120 votes against five opponents, while Clyde House wins the mayor’s post without opposition. D. P. Parker becomes City Attorney and Dave Dingus City Recorder by write in votes, with Joe Tupin joining the Council and Oswell Brightman re-elected. Hardie Jones leads for City Secretary with 419 of 425 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fagan
Fagan
Jim Cunningham
Brooks Carnes
John Cowen
Bert Pate
Mike Sullivan
Clyde House
M. Coleman
D. P. Parker
Dave Dingus
City Recorder
Joe Tupin
Oswell Brightman
Hardie Jones
Farmers Meeting Scheduled Here Monday Night
A mass meeting is called for Monday night at 8 o'clock upstairs over Coleman's Grocery. H M Vineyard secretary of the Comanche County Farmers Marketing Association urges all farmers and county business people to attend to hear market and fair building figures and discuss plans for community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman's
H. M. Vineyard
Comanche County Farmers Marketing Association
Comanche
Vineyard
Revival Opens Tonight at Methodist Church
Revival at the Methodist Church opens tonight at 7 45 pm with Rev E R Gordon preaching and a local choir leading singing. Committees have met to plan and invite the public to attend during Passion Week with nightly services and no weekday day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Gordon
Friends of the Methodist Church
Cotton Ginning Totals Rise in Comanche County
Census data show 1264 bales ginned in Comanche County for the 1940 crop before Jan 1, versus 1058 bales for the 1939 crop, per special agent J M Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
J. M. Marshall
Tabernacle Planned for Lake Eanes Park
The Old Settlers Reunion committee seeks funds to build a 40 by 50 foot tabernacle at Lake Eanes Park with a 16 by 30 foot band and speaker stands. Estimated cost is about 1000 dollars and subscriptions start next Monday with a solicitor in each voting precinct to gather public support.
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Old Settlers Reunion Committee
Lake Eanes
Banes Lake
Bis
Rural Cooperatives to Build 644 Miles of Transmission Lines
A new wholesale rural electric cooperative the Brazos River Transmission Electric Cooperative plans a 644 mile network to deliver Possum Kingdom Dam power to 13 local cooperatives across 26 counties. Funded by the Rural Electrification Administration with 250000 cash paid and 1300000 earmarked, construction may take a year.
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Brazos River
REA
Hill, Johnson, Wise
Cooke, McLennan
Denton
Baylor
Limestone
Comanche & Eastland
Erath
Tri- County
Fort Belknap Electric Cooperatives, Inc
Con
Extensive Building Program Underway in Comanche
A large construction push in Comanche has started over fifteen new houses in six weeks. The $195000 Comanche County courthouse nears completion with interior work winding down and exterior finished. Many new residences from Thate and Durham to Bagley and C. P. St. Clair rent houses, plus a remodeled Service Drug Store, and a Toussaint of other homes and upgrades are under construction or recently completed in various town sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County Court House
W. H. Thate
Gleaton Brothers
Choc Whitlock
M. E. Gore
Lindsey Place
Burton Brothers
Cc. P. St. Clair
C. P. St. Clair
Lillian Durham
Mr. St. Clair
Service Drug
Jack Cuthbertson
Fort Worth
Wesley Vineyard
Hardy Slider
Porter Franks
T. E. Cameron
A. M. Ruth
Jim Johnson
R. D. Woods
Woods
First Monday Trade Day Draws Crowds to Comanche
Monday March 7 marks the regular First Monday Trade Day in Comanche with a large crowd expected. Farmers face a busy day if ground stays dry, but good weather or farming conditions may still affect attendance. Comanche Trade Day is a long established event with merchants offering special weekend and Monday bargains advertised in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
De Leon CofC Banquet Draws 50 Plus Guests
De Leon Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at the American Legion Hall with 50 members, guests, and friends attending. Ross Wolfe of Stephenville acted as toastmaster. Mayor F T Daniel delivered welcomes, and District Judge R B Cross of Gatesville spoke as principal speaker.
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de Leon
Mary Fields
W. A. Morgan
Comyn
Lizzie Johnson
Betty Joyce Boulter
Fredrick G. Harmon
Sylvia
CCC Youths Depart for Camps April 17
Comanche County young men will leave on April 15 for CCC camps per Mrs. Ernestine Arthur county welfare worker. Interested youths meeting requirements should interview her at the office upstairs on the west side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
CCC
Ernestine Arthur
Hamilton home undergoing extensive rock work on West Seventia
The R. W. H. Hamilton home on West Seventia Street, formerly the L. B. Russell residence, is being extensively repaired with rock work. The landmark house will gain comfort and conveniences and is expected to become more beautiful.
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H. A. Hicks
Comanche
de Leon
R. W. H. Hamilton
Seventia Street
L. B. Russell
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Sipe
Coman
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Otder
Rogers
Bot
Horneby
Barker
Rogere
Koff
Edwards Comanche
Marshall
Sitney
Pierwin
Loudermilk
Underhill
Holmes
Henderson
Yancy
Barter
Berna
Comancie
Keith
Thiebold
Carruth
Edwards
Dunn
Macon
de Leona
Cook
Wilame
Masse
Armstrong
McCimals
Whitlock
Elliott
McQginnis
Ti- Wott
Robertson
Zellers
Thorpe
Leonard
Ipe Springs
McGinnis
Winfrey
Dieeuss
Sipene
McGinais
Chool
A&m Fire
Jess Hanson
Round Valley
Walter Hanson
Lake Eanes Park
W. D. Jenkins
A. C. Thomas
R.E.A
Reese Drug
Reese Drug Store
Gilmore Durham
Godfrey
George Bagley
P. A. Gressett
Sweetwater
Delbert Flowers
Ira Clemons
Chuck Whitlock
Gleaton
James Wilkerson
de Leon Cofc
Matt R. Moore
Free Press
de Leon Parent-Teacher Association
New Majestic
Conrad Reidt
Valerie Hobson
Prairie Pioneers
Mesquiteers
Cesar Romero
Virginia Gilmer
John Howard
Ellen Drew
Mad Doctor
Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
Lewis Stone
Three Mesquiteers
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