Veterans employment drive shows progress and gaps
Department reports 637 home veterans placed in Texas jobs with 880 still needing placement and 300 more who previously resided outside the state. Adjutant Rinetimart cites limited public action and urges continued efforts to provide opportunities for honest livelihood as Beaumont and Wolfe City mark municipal employment milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Legion
Texas
Rinetimart
Tts
Solihood
Beaumont
Wolfe City
Latin Club Presents Aeneid Scene At School
The Latin Club staged a dramatized English translation of Book I of the Aeneid directed by Mrs. Hunter. Cast included Alicen Pittman Johnnie Smoot Janice Goodson Evelyn Hall Bana Moffitt Johnnie Cunningham Florence Cauley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Patty Jung
Alicen Pittman
Jupiter
Johnnie Smoot
Neptune Janice Goodson
Venus Evelyn Hall
Aeneas Bana Moffitt
Achotes Johnnie Cunningham
Dido Florence Cauley
Fllioneus
Juno
Aeolus
Aeneas
Minerva Cunningham
Neptune
Venus
Rome
Aenaes
Carthage
Dido
Caesar
Central Texas Singers Convention Relocated To Stephenville
Public notice announces the Central Texas Singers Convention will meet in Stephenville Texas on the third Saturday and Sunday in April the 8th and 16th due to Brownwood being unable to host. The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce prepares to welcome visitors as this is the largest event of its kind in the state, with J J Stigler signing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Singers Convention
Stephenville
Texas
T Brownwood
Brownwood
Central Texas Singers
Chamber of Commerce of
J. J. Stigler
Weather and illness update from Hebron district
Rain continues to aid farming and crops as residents report several illnesses. Lawrence Boyd suffers scarlet fever while Geraldine Morton recovers. H Cox and C T Boyd also endure sickness and a fall incident involving a baseball bat. Social visits and church events described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
yApril
Lawrence Boyd
Comanche
A. I. Morton
Geraldine Morton
Saturley
Cattory Cong
Seed catalog offers cane maize and sorghum varieties
Todd and Jennings promote a full stock of planting seeds including field seed cane maize Miller Darso and Sudan with varieties available for immediate purchase from their品 catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Darso
Sudan
Todd & Jennings
Rainfall Report From Comanche County
The government rain gauge records 4.34 inches for the week in Comanche County. Rainfall is general across the county and state, sufficient to meet local needs. Crops planted before the rain show fine condition. farmers recently finishing corn planting report healthy stands and overall rainfall valued in the millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Wer bill boards defect bounty offered by Mrs McCrary
Mrs P McCrary offers five dollars this week to any senior or junior boy or girl who finds a defect in the Wer bill boards placed around the city. There are 22 boards and the prize will go toward printing the Arrow Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McCrary
County Clothing Contest Showcases High School Sewers
At Comanche and De Leon High Schools first and second year girls in sewing presented a Saturday display of 25 dresses, earning local firsts and aiming for the State contest in Houston. Miss Viona Lawson leads Domestic Science. awardees include Rita Eanes Reba Anderson Pearl Albin Thelma McDonald Anne Joe Boykin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
de Leon High School
Houston
Co. H. 8
San Antonio
Viona Lawson
Department of Domestic Science
Rita Eanes
Reba Anderson
Pearl Albin
Thelma McDonald
Anne Joe Boykin
Rain Briefs and Socials Cross Small Town
A Sunday night rain brings relief to farmers after planting corn. Locals report attending a Comanche track meet and several social visits including Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Hendrix. Seed peas and various cane seeds are offered for sale at 83 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Tom Williams
N. Williams
Hendrix
Curtis Miligan
T. K. Moore
Ellie Cottrell
Effie
Edith
Otis Cottrell
J. L. Johnston
Tom Johnston
Preacher
Luther Williams
Marybell
Isabelle Gresset
Soda Springs
Will Hendrix
Jess Sprouch
R. S. Kelley
de Leon
Rosa Flanagan
Ben Scott
Downing
Claud Kemp
Sipe Springs
Arnold Cottrell
Owens
Rock Bluff
Dot Lane
Pleasant Valley Community News Reports Rain and Local Life
April 4 report notes welcome rain and good health in Pleasant Valley. mentions social visits by Eunice Ward Beulah Lacy Evans Redwine Lacy Caldwell, a trustee election with two present, and several residents at a Comanche track meet. Families Ward Redwine Lacy Hillin Holland Guthrie attend a party. Uncle Alex Lane shows slow recovery. Evans Nichols attend a Stag Creek play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Ward
Beulah Lacy
Evans
Redwine
Filey Redwine
George Caldwell
Tom Lacy
Comanche
Hillin
Holland
Guthrie
J. W. Ward
Alex Lane
Herman Evans
Jack Nichols
Stag Creek
Comanche Poultry and Fat Stock Show Sanctioned
Comanche county farmers and residents endorse a poultry and fat stock show to be held in Comanche. Community support grows as banks and college heads back the event, with many planning cattle poultry hog exhibits and further additions. The effort aims to promote breeders and attract public publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comache
Comanche County
De Leon Officers Nab Moonshine Stash and Arrests
Deputy sheriffs L C Bills and H T Hamilton seized a still and several gallons of mash and six gallons of finished whisky near the Leon river six miles from De Leon. They arrested Johnson Sneeden and a woman named Singletary and brought them to Comanche for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Bills
H. T. Hamilton
de Leon
Johnson Sneeden
Aoman
Singletary
Comanche
Marshall
Sweeden
Leon
Loggins
Depu
Sheriff's Department
Rainfall Lifts Spirits Amid Farm Needs In Area
Farmers welcomed a fresh rain as beneficial moisture spreads across the country. Local visits include Cliff Lucise to Gustine, and trips to Mountainsview for a play and report on a good show. Community notes mention Wolf chase, cat race, and social visits by McNew and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Lucise
Board Church School
Cliff
Burt Lueise
Mountainsview
Bill
Harrison Bean
J. W. Hamilton
Ariel McBride
Willie Hamilton
Emmitt Hayes
Edd Terry
George Price
Dalton Hayes
J.P. Bean
Mrs. McNew
Cedar Mountains
Board church notes rain lifts spirits in farming area
A good rain fell Monday and Monday night bringing smiles to farmers. Rev. E. Barrett of Beattie filled services, Rev. W. M. Scott of Gustine preached, J. O. De Priest and wife returned to their Walnut farm, and a large crowd attended a Friday night school entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Barrett
Beattie
W. M. Scott
Gustine
J. O. de Priest
Walnut
Baggett
City Meat Market Cold Storage Complete
Workmen finished installing a new cold storage plant at City Meat Market, making it the most complete device of its kind in the region. The system keeps a uniform temperature without ice, enabling storage of meat vegetables and fruit and allowing Mr Lane to stock a larger range of market goods and serve the public better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Brunk's Comedians Close Week In Co Manche
Brunk's Comedians closed a week long engagement in Co manche last Saturday drawing capacity crowds. The troupe continues this week at Hamilton where locals are expected to enjoy their high class entertainment as in other towns this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunk
Comanche
Hamilton
Revivals and Social Roster From Van Dyke Baptist Church
April 3 events include Rev J E Melton and Rev Hart preaching, with Rev Collins of Comanche as guest. A church rally is planned for May 10 with singing, Sunday school at 10, and a revival in the church. Local visits and cemetery services mark a busy community week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Melton
the Baptist Church
Hart
F. M. Tiner
Charlie Marshall
Billy Kerley
Collins
Williford
Hasse
Alice Whitlow
Jess Sprouse
Comanche
D. E. Nabers
Starks
Charlie McNutt
White Point
Marvin Colelanse
Johnnie Fritts
Hazel McGuire
Downing
Henry Scott
Colclasure
Willie Loudermilk
Gaines
Elliott
Jack Wilson
Sweetwater
Dave Wilson
Dave Breedlove
Jones
Hereford Yearling Demonstrates Value at Public Auction
An eleven months old Hereford calf weighing 926 pounds sold for 67.15 dollars at a Comanche sale. Owned by W R Stumaker near Comanche the animal drew praise as the season’s finest beef offering and was purchased by W M Thomas, who plans to display it at his market Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stumaker
Comanche
Shumaker
W. M. Thomas
Proctor Community Notes Record Weekend Socials and Local Moves
The week’s rain boosts farming prospects as residents engage in social visits. Miss Inez Kay of Dublin stayed with friends, Dick Kight opens a Proctor store, and Miss Ray Evans stays ill with mumps. Social events include W. W. Gray’s Friday gathering and a Sunday School class play by Mrs. Carrie Stone.
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Inez Kay
Dublin
Dick Kight
Proctor
Sarl Ray Evans
Pauline
Velma Roch
Comanche
W. W. Gray
E. P. Hart
Cross Plains
Dave Pinson
New Mexico
Carrie Stone
Pearl Saulters
Blanch Vandiver
Chambers
T. J. McCrarey
Mercer Gap notes April rainfall and community events
The April rainfall brings wet earth and repairs to water gaps. Residents attended the Comanche show and Brown Co Singing Convention at Bethel. Social visits include Miss Eula Fletcher with R. R. Gore and gatherings at W. E. Payne and Mrs. Rock Williams. Travelers visited Coleman and Brownwood relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mother Earth
Comanche
Eula Fletcher
R. R. Gore
W. E. Payne
Brown Co
Bethel
Mercer Gap
Howard Payne
J. C. Edward
J. C. Edwards
Rock Williams
Emmitt Gore
Linton Smith
Mesdames T. M
M. E. Davis
Bertie McKenzie
Brownwood
R. B. Waldrop
Robersonville Community Notes Burst of Rain and Social Visits
Rain fell across Robersonville and Monday night bringing a strong season pride. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Isham visited Char lie Horner while Carl Nelms stayed with his brother Charlie Nelms. Walter Roberson and A J Williford performed at a Knight home function in White Point. Mrs. Ed Payne of Mercer Gap visited sister Mrs. A H Noble. Gladys Howell Gertrude Lane and Lamar Howell attended Board Church exhibition. Myrtle Davis visited Mrs. Dan Roberson. Sunday singing drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Isham
Tomanche
Charlie Horner
Carl Nelms
Charlie Nelms
Walter Roberson
A.J. Williford
Mr. Knight
White Point
Sunday School Invites All to Big Bible Class
W H Rowland superintendent urges all ages in Comanche to attend Sunday School at 10:00 AM with Dr Klingman leading the Big Bible Class. Youth groups and Campfire Girls grow. boys join for hiking and new activities. little ones in Mrs Vaughan's class learn about the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingman
Comanche
Parrish Campaign Chairman Praises Press After Senator Candidate's Death
Fort Worth April 4. W D Smith state chairman of the Parrish for United States Senate Campaign expresses appreciation for Texas press and loyal supporters after the death of Congressman Lucian Walton Parrish. He honors Parrish’s abilities integrity and envisioned Senate tenure, noting the widespread sympathy and impact of his career.
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Fort Worth
W. D. Smith
Mr. Parrish
Texas
Parrish
United States
Lucian W. Parrish
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Hebron
Arbor Springs
Pleasant Valley
Flemming
Board Church
City Meat Market
Hereford
Robersonville
Central Christian Churc
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