Comanche County Invites Parents To JTAC May Day Programs
JTAC head Dean J. Thomas Davis sent invitations to Comanche County residents to attend Tarleton State College’s Parents Day on May 5. The event features the pageant Tarleton on parade, band concerts by boys and girls bands, a military review, and a talk by Rev. W. H. Andrews of Bryan.
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J. Thomas Davis
John Tarleton College
Comanche County
Parenttts
W. L. Locke
J. H. Bumpas
Walter Durham
R. Easley
Robert Eaton
Floyd Holden
R.rs Lane
I. C. Nichols
D. B. Nichols
Holland
E. H. Boulter
W. F. Wilhelm
J. A. Adair Mir
W. T. Carruth
M. H. Hancock
A. Duke
J. A. Elliott
H. M. Hancock
B. N. Terry
J. H. Wall
C. C. Campbell
T. A. Jones
F. M. Files
Adcock
Tarleton
Pagent
Tarleton On
W. H. Andrews
Bryan
Elva Bumpas Attains Distinction At Tarleton College
Elva Bumpas daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Bumpas of Coman excels at John Tarleton College by making the honor roll in the second semester. She achieved the distinction of being a distinguished student in scholarship with eligibility for the award after all grades are issued. About 1 percent of the 1300 student body reach this level.
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Hiva Bum_pas
J. H. Bumpas
Comanis
John Tarleton College
Elva
Manufacturing gains in Texas from 1935 to mid 1930s
U S Bureau of Commerce figures show Texas manufacturing output rose 49 percent between 1935 and the mid 1930s. Oil refining gas production and carbon black manufacturing accounted for most of the gain.
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Texas
U. S. Bureau of Commerce
Arbon Black
The Old Court House Clock Silent Reflection
The poem laments the silent old courthouse clock as time and seasons pass while mankind ponders the vast universe. It contrasts fleeting moments with timeless wisdom and wishes joy across sixty seconds per minute and twenty four hours per day.
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Earth
Tarleton Wins State Cage Title in Junior College Round
Tarleton State College Plowboys defeated Tyler Junior College in the district final to capture the state junior college basketball title. The Stephenville Plowboys had recently clinched Central Texas JC crown with a 25 of 26 record and 21 straight wins, continuing a long string of successful seasons.
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Tyler Junior College
John Tarleton College
Plowboys
Stephenville
Central Texas
Oil Dependence in Texas Cities Reach One Half Population
In ten large Texas cities with total population of 1,430,000 there are 600,000 persons or 42 percent who depend for their living upon the oil industry.
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Texas
Memorial for Brother J W Collins in Comanche County
A memorial sermon honors J W Collins who died at age fifty in Comanche County Texas. The pastor recalls Collins as a devoted Free Will Baptist teacher and friend who mentored Sunday School, conducted revival meetings, and embodied practical faith from First sermon to his last days.
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J. W. Collins
Jordan of Death
I. J. Blackwelder
Free Will Baptist Church
Comanche
Texas
Free Will Baptist
Christ
Jim Collins
Gartman’s View Church
Collins
Garland
Bonnie Belle
Bro. Collins
Paradise
Comanche County
Just A Little of My Life's Work by W. J. Wilhelm
Comanche Texas February 22 1940 a personal tribute by W J Wilhelm reflects on honesty kindness and goodwill toward others He hopes his life brought joy to readers and that his deeds remain a beacon after his passing
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Comanche
Texas
W. J. Wilhelm
Panhandle gas flows 1000 miles to Midwest industry
Texas Panhandle natural gas is piped nearly a thousand miles to industrial centers in Illinois and Indiana, wiring energy between regional fields and major manufacturing areas.
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Panhandle
Texas
Illinois
Indiana
Former Local Youth Enlists In Marines
F. M. Roberson Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Roberson of rural route 3 Lubbock was accepted for enlistment in the United States Marine Corps last Thursday in Dallas. He was transferred to the Marine Corps Base San Diego for initial training and aims to qualify for sea duty aboard a ship in the U S fleet after weeks of drills marksmanship and physical training.
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Felix Roberson
Lubbock
United States Marine Corps
Dallas
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Young Roberson
Comanche County
Roberson
U. 8 S
Easter visits and family birthdays shared across Texas
Blanket Mrs. Maude Henson of Fort Worth was here for the week end her mother Mrs. George x Misses Janet Woods and Blanche Dabney of Comanche spent Easter holidays here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W Dabney Mr. and Mrs J T Curry of Borger were recent guests in the home of their grandparents Mr and Mrs T M Curry Mrs Carther Rose entertained relatives and friends last Sunday for the 80th birthday of S S Smith and the ninth birthday of Frances Rose A buffet luncheon was served to multiple relatives from Sidney Carlsbad New Mexico and Brownwood with Billie Morris of Brownwood present.
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Janet Woods
Blanche Dabney
Comanche
Joe W. Dabney
J. T. Curry
Borger
T. M. Curry
Indian Creek Clergy to Lead Sunday Services at Co manche Circuit
Rev J H Sanders of the Co manche Circuit will fill his regular appointment here Sunday at both hours The Epworth League will also present a program Mr and Mrs Will Burdette and sons of Fairview visited Ed Burdette and family Mrs N F Williams spent Friday with Mrs Edd Burdette Others from the community attended games at Comanche Saturday
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J. H. Sanders
Comanche
Epworth League
Will Burdette
Surprise Easter birthday dinner honors Mrs Burn Evans
Macksville residents gathered Easter Sunday to honor Mrs Burn Evans with a surprise birthday dinner. Attendees included the Edinburgh and Galloway families from Energy and Hazel Dell, Abe Cates, Aubrey Johnson, and others. the event featured several visitors and residents from nearby towns.
Texas carbon black from sour gas used for tires
Texas develops carbon black from sour natural gas, a byproduct the industry says cannot be used for other commercial purposes. The process yields material used by tire makers to toughen rubber, highlighting a specialist niche in chemical production.
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Texas
Texas Dry Holes Drilled 1889 to 1939 Hit Oil Quest Loss
About 52,000 dry holes were drilled in Texas from 1889 through 1939 in pursuit of oil, with the resulting clusters tied to a one billion dollar loss for the Texas oil industry.
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Texas
Oil beneath Texas holds century of supply says geologists
Geologists estimate substantial undiscovered oil exists under Texas soil enough to sustain the Texas oil industry for 100 years or more. The claim underscores vast subsurface reserves and potential long term energy output.
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Texas
Barnes Dies at Home of Son Nine Days After Wife
F E Barnes 86 of Springs Sipe a died at home of his son nine days after his wife. The service was conducted Saturday at the Baptist Church in Sipe Springs by Elderit, pastor of the Church of Christ. Interment followed in Sipe Spring Cemetery. He served as Justice of Peace for years and lived in Sipe Springs sixty years. Survived by sons Marvin Barnes Lub bo ck Vera Teeters Clovis NM Edwin Barnes Hamlin and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives traveled from Hamlin to Sipe Springs for the services.
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Springs
Sipe A
Barnes
Sipe Springs
Elderit
Church of Christ
Baptist Church
Sipe Spring
Jack Williams
Kiton Richardson
Joan Small
Vera Teeters
Easter Egg Hunt Draws Large Local Crowd
Community members attended the Easter egg hunt as families and friends visited from Huckabee Comanche Gustine Newburg and Energy. Visits included Mr and Mrs John Odom Mrs Carmie Little Mrs Ella Smith and several households over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roy Henson and children also visiting T H Luckie and family Sunday.
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M. J. Sparks
Brownwood
Dick Henson
Marilyn and
Burton Henson
San Angelo
Garland Price
Roscoe
Paul Patton
Greenlee
Hasse
Comanche
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Energy
John Odom
Geo. R. Willis
Huckabee Sung
Ella Smith
California
Roy Henson
T. H. Luckie
Family
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