Choctaw Bill Robinson Early Ay Minister of County
Choctaw Bill Robinson, an early Texas minister and frontier figure, held many jobs from farming to merchandise while preaching across counties. He organized churches in Johnson and Erath counties, served as Paluxy postmaster, and provided beef for Fort Belknap soldiers during the Civil War.
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Robinson
Texas
Alus
Ruskanty
Concho
The
Organ
Erath
Johnson
Fort Belko
Bill
Sarah Cather- Lattimore
Dublin
Camp Cole
Coleman County
Jason
Alabama
Virginia
Robin
Loulisbut
Ministry
Holly ‘Kings Baptist
Noland River
Johnson County
Nold's River
Bethesda Arches
Erath County
Cnty
Paluxy
Harry Hines To Speak Over Radio
Hilton Burks of Comanche states Harry Hines, State Highway Commissioner and governor candidate, will address listeners on Texas Quality Work each Monday night. Hines spoke in Comanche in February 1939 during the Chamber of Commerce banquet.
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Hilton Burks
Comanche
Harryes
Jating
Hines
Chamber of Comree
Jestic Theatre expansion and local business moves noted
Twenty years ago reports show the Jestic Theatre to enlarge seating by about 600 with extensive interior and exterior updates costing around 6000 dollars. L F Elkins bought the L Bussell building on West Main and will move his tin shop after remodeling. Ernest L Carpenter named clerk in the Post Office department after a top civil service exam. Starkie well at Hasse shows oil and gas at 3370 feet. Mary Pickford and Doug Fairbanks wed in Los Angeles on March 30. Comanche High wins Interscholastic League meet with 215 points. De Leon 85, Comanche Grammar 25. Jim p leads track with high point honors.
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L. F. Elkins
L. Bussell
West Main Eet
Ernest L. Carpenter
Post
Carpenter
Starkie
Hasse
Mary Pickford
Dougairbanks
Los Aneles
California
Comanche High School
de Leon
Omanche Grammar School
Comanche
Jimp
Bob McCampbell Declares Candidacy For County Attorney
Bob McCampbell announces his bid for County Attorney this week. He has practiced law in Comanche since 1916, was licensed in 1908, and earlier practiced at Gorman. He earned a law degree from the University of Texas.
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Bob McCampbell
McCampbell
Comanche
Gorman
University of Texas
Two New Council Members Elected In City Vote
Walter Barret and C. W. Williams elected to the City Council while Aaron Massingill wins second term. Massingill had filled a one year unexpired term. Voters cast 322 ballots, results show Barret 234, Williams 177, Massingill 186, McNutt 99, Denny 121, Durham 143.
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Walter Barret
C. W. Williams
Aaron Massingill
Massingill
H. L. Stewart
A. Massingill
A. F
Doc) McNutt
W. B. Barret
C. F. Denny
N. N. Durham
Gustine Bankers Reports Good Conditions With Rain Needed
E. L. Hale cashier of the First State Bank of Gustine visited Comanche on business. He says conditions are good in Gustine except for a rainfall shortage. Deposits total 76,305.81 dollars, up 6,297.18 since January 1.
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E. L. Hale
First State Bank of Gustine
Comanche
Gustine Bank
Comanche Population Estimated From Water Connections
City secretary H R Jones reports 715 water connections in Comanche suggesting a population around 3,218 if each connection serves about four and a half people. Even using four per connection yields 2,860, while private wells mean many families exist outside the system and the 1940 population likely exceeds 3,000.
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Comanche
H. R. Jones
Gustine City Votes Reelects Mayor in Narrow Win
Gustine held a tense city election with 154 votes cast. Mayor Mrs. Phil Bertram was re elected to a fifth term by four votes over Will Robinson. City Marshal C L Purcell won 120 votes to 30 for Jack Peoples. Council candidates all won re election: C L Evans L B Adcock H L Willingham Fred Adcock and L R Bertram.
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Gustine
Phil Bertram
C. L. Purcell
Will Robinson
City Marshall
Jack Peoples
C. L. Evans
L. B. Adcock
H. L. Willingham
Fred Adcock
L. R. Bertram
Two Convicted In County Court Liquor Trials
In Comanche County Court this week two men were convicted in illegal sale cases. Jeff Owens pled guilty to possession of whiskey for sale and beer for sale, fined 100 dollars plus costs. Elza Billingslea was found guilty of possession for sale, fined 200 dollars plus costs. Baldy Pope was acquitted on a possession for sale charge. Jim Sanford’s trial ended with a hung jury.
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Comanche
Jeff Owens
Owens
Elza Billingslea
Gustine
Billingslea
Baldy Pope
de Leon
Jim Sanford
Of All Things On Sale Again This Month
The May issue of Of All Things a magazine of oddities in the news by George G. Smith is on newsstands locally. Copies are available at drug stores and Owl Confectionery with about 150 items under quirky headings.
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Oddities
George G. Smith
Owl
Smith
Senator Sheppard Seeks Record Senate Service in 1942
Senator Morris Sheppard writes to staffers clarifying he will run again in 1942 to break the all American record for length of service in Congress. He notes no current member has served longer and says another term would surpass existing records. He addresses Dallas News reports suggesting he might retire at 67 after 30 years in the Senate.
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Sheppard
William M. Thorton
Dallas
Austin
Texas
J. C. Wilkerson
Dallas News
Morris Sheppard
Senate
Congress
Cemetery Working At Albin April 6th
There will be a cemetery working at Albin on Saturday April 6. Interested parties should contact William Littlefield, president, for details about participation and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin
Anand
Wm. Littlefield
District Attorney H W Allen Seeks Re Election
H W Bill Allen District Attorney and candidate for re election was in Comanche and De Leon on Wednesday on business. He carries a political advertisement in this issue stating his views to voters about his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W
Bill) Allen
Allen
Comanche
de Leon
Trustee Election Ballot Named For County Districts
The county wide school trustee election set for Saturday April 6 lists candidates for each district. Names announced by County Superintendent D E Howard include Sabano E J Terry Basil Brownlee Mercer Creek Hollis DeWitt Tom Cox Mercer Gap T N Williams M F Williford Soda Springs M L Geye Indian Mountain D M Gaines Alvin Clement Newburg C A Thomas Walter Hill R B Welles J B Maples Duster Arthur Anglin W M Haynes M J Pounds Frank Haynes Hazel Dell W E Westfall Pettit J P McGlothlin Bill Osborn O J Swann R E Parker St Joe F M Bellman William Duke Trinity C C Fenter John Dawkins D F Singleton J R Solomon Jaxehamon S G Tarpley Hasse H C Reed J H Williford Sidney J A Summers O R Ferris Wayne Woolsey M O Lane Gustine F L Bolton Eugene Westmorland L A Livingston Merlin Stanton Lamkin Johnnie Stephens Lemmie Massingill Willie C Stephens S C Lynch W H Hayes Harve Turney Lon Wright K O Brittan Beattie R T Stevens G H Ravenshine J R Smith Coy Nelson A A Whitney H L Rumfield Proctor Roy Davis R G Collinsworth J G Davis Downing I N Grisson D M Beaty O V Loudermilk George H Loudermilk Robinson Springs Floyd Coan W F Kimmell Jim West
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L. C. Macon
Robinson Springs
John Lightfoot
Sabano
John Pogue
Newbury
J. W. Rollins
Pettit
D. E. Howard
E. J. Terry
Basil Brownlee
Mercer Creek
Hollis DeWitt
Tom Cox
Mercer Gap
T. N. Williams
M. F. Williford
Soda Springs
M. L. Geye
Indian Mountain
D. M. Gaines
Alvin Clement
Newburg
C. A. Thomas
Walter Hill
R. B. Welles
J. B. Maples
Duster
Arthur Anglin
W. M. Haynes
M. J. Pounds
Frank Haynes
Hazel Dell
W. E. Westfall
J. P. McGlothlin
Bill Osborn
O. J. Swann
R. E. Parker
St. Joe
F. M. Bellman
William Duke
Trinity
C. C
J. G. Davis
Downing
I. N. Grisson
D. M. Beaty
O. V. Loudermilk
George H. Loudermilk
Floyd Coan
W. F. Kimmell
Jim West
Comanche High Wins IL One Act Contest With The Boor
Comanche High School captured first place in the Interscholastic League one act play contest for last week with The Boor. Sidney High finished second. Ory McKinzie and Emma Louise McDonald of Comanche were named best actor and best actress. The play was directed by Miss Blanche Dabney. Comanche will enter the district contest at Brownwood tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Sidney High School
Ory McKinzie
Comanche
Emma Louise McDonald
Blanche Dabney
Brownwood
Franklin's Bi Focal Glasses Solve Eyewear Dilemma
Benjamin Franklin devised bifocal eyeglasses to end the need for two separate pairs. He was irritated by switching between near and distance lenses.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Dnstance
County License Payments in Comanche Reach Nearly $40 000
Car license payments in Comanche County totaled $39,237.01 by April 1, per the Assessor-Collector. Deputy A-C H. M. Vineyard said 1940 payments slightly exceed last year. Registered cars reached 2,724, up from 2,500 in 1939. 600 farm licenses and 500 commercial licenses issued. The day’s top sum was over $7,000 collected on March 30. Funds stay in county for roads and bridges.
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Comanche County
H. M. Vineyard
Bank deposits rise at Comanche and Gustine banks
Comanche National Bank and State National Bank report combined deposits of 861206.91, up from 741672.97 a year earlier, a gain near 120000. First State Bank of Gustine shows 76305.81 versus 41097.87 last year. Full bank details appear elsewhere in the issue.
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Comanche
Comanche National Bank
State National Bank
First State Bank
Gustine
First State Bank of
Kansas Girl Explains Townsend Plan Here
Miss Roberta Schmale a 25 year old German Kansas speaker spoke for hours at the public square outlining Townsend ideas as a recovery plan not a pension. She clarified the plan would tax 2 per cent on spending with about 50 dollars monthly for those 65 plus and she travels for Townsend profits. She gathered collections at engagements in Ranger and Comanche and shared her family’s hardship during the Depression.
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Kansas
Townsend
Fleming Oak
Comanche National Bank
Ranger
Comanche
Miss Maude Roberson Sent to Temple for Treatment
Miss Maude Roberson of Roberson Sisters Store has been ill at home for weeks and left Tuesday for Scott and White Hospital in Temple for treatment.
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Maude Roberson
Temple
Scott and White Hospital
Miss Roberson
Roberson Sisters
Brown announces birth of daughter Elizabeth Ann
Mr and Mrs Arlie Brown of Comanche announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Ann in the German Hospital on Tuesday March.
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Mrs
Arlie Brown
Comanche
Elizabeth Ann
German Hospital
New York State University Largest U.S. Educational Institution
New York State University, boasting 37 376 students, ranks as the largest educational institution in the United States based on enrollment figures.
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New York State University
America
Businessmen Meet To Discuss Taxes And Sandy Land Station
About forty Comanche business men attended a chamber meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building Tuesday night called by Hilton Burks. D Charles Clarke spoke on taxes and the Sandy Land Experiment Station, noting county finances are well managed with no bonded debt except courthouse bonds. The discussion also included budget ideas and public interest in the Sandy Land site.
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Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Hilton Burks
Harry Pinson
Proctor
Hico
D. Charles Clarke
Clarke
Higginbotham
R. S. McCharen
Lewis Cunningham
Leverett Littie
Heavy turnout anticipated in Comanche school trustee race
One of the heaviest votes in years is expected Saturday as Comanche Independent School District voters choose three trustees. Six businessmen filed with secretary Robert Eaton: Ira Clemons, H. A. Taylor, B. H. Briscoe, Joe Mar Jack Moore, and Armstrong. Election to be held at city hall.
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Comanche
Comanche Independent School District
Robert Eaton
Comanche School Board
Ira Clemons
H. A. Taylor
B. H. Briscoe
Joe Mar
Jack Moore
Armstrong
Funeral Rites Today For Elder A C Nance
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ for Elder A C Nance, longtime minister of Comanche, who died suddenly at his home. Elder Salyer of Coleman will preside. burial is in Hillsboro. Nance, born August 15, 1882 in Woodsbury, Texas, leaves Stella Moody Nance and three children.
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Church of Christ
A. C. Nance
Comanche
Salyer
Coleman
Hillsboro
Nance
Waco
Ozona
Woodsbury
Hill County
Texas
Stella Moody
Mariam S. Nance
Dallas
John Moody Nance
Lometa
Mozelle
Hill
Wilbarger
Look Poll Casts Roosevelt as Favored to Win Nomination
Look Magazine reports 68 percent of delegates who named Roosevelt and Garner in 1936 expect Franklin D. Roosevelt to secure the Democratic nomination. The poll surveyed 1,003 Republican and 1,700 Democratic delegates from the previous nominating cycle about the November presidential race.
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Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Garner
Look Magazine
Look
Columbia Survey
Washington, D. C
Mrs J H Arthur In Brownwood Hospital
Mrs J H Arthur was taken to Brownwood hospital Wednesday after an appendicitis attack. She had an operation late Wednesday and was reported as well as could be expected Thursday. Arthur was in charge of the Comanche County Welfare Association on the second floor of the building.
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J. H. Arthur
Brownwood Hospital
Arthur
Comanche County Welfare Association
Boynton
Lola Belle Patente
Ors
Lars. Arthur
Proctor Methodist U S Class Enjoys Picnic
Members of Mrs. Moring's Proctor Methodist Sunday School class held a picnic at the roadside park near Proctor on April 1. Attendees included Dorothy Purvis Jamita Ewing Frank Trimble Burdette Purvis Lois Gaines Frances Luker Lily Wyeth Harris Kenneth Graham Noble Lamernick Howard Northcuts Mills Purvis Giles Dutton Norman Rogers Pierson and Ovid Harris.
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Mrs. Moring
Proctor Methodist Sunday School
Proctor
Dorothy Purvis
Jamita Ewing
Frank’e Trimble
Burdette Purvis
Lois Gaines
Frances Luker
Lily Wyeth Harris
Kenneth Graham
Noble Lamernick
Howard Northcuts
Mills Purvis
Giles Dutton
Normman
Rogers Pierson
Ovid Harris
Proctor High School Hosts April Fool Picnic
The Proctor High School faculty treated students to an April Fool picnic on Monday afternoon along the Lee River. Meals included sandwiches cookies and fruit and the afternoon featured swimming fishing and games.
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Proctor High School
Lee River
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Porter Franks
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Moore
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