Demand Fair Deal for West Texas To West Texas Chamber
A Sweetwater meeting drafts resolutions by Representative Chitwood and Editor Roberts urging Texas to grant proportional legislative representation to West Texas and to ensure fair taxation and funding for local schools. The group of Nolan County citizens calls for action by the next legislature and appeals to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for support.
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Sweetwater
Texas
Chitwood
Sheppard
Roc Crane
West Texas Chamber of Commere
West Texas
Nolan
Legislative Branch
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Lovers of Justice
Card of Thanks for Election Support
Expresses sincere thanks to friends for support and earnest efforts during the city election and promises appreciation for all who aided.
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Tory
Interscholastic League Meet Preparations At Austin
Austin Texas April 6 Preparations are under way at the University of Texas for the annual Interscholastic League Meet to be held May 6 and 7. Dr Paul Shorter, director, says more contestants than ever before are expected as new schools joined the league. He notes increased interest in rural and town competitions and that visitors will be well cared for during their stay in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Universy of Texas
Titerscholastic League
Poo) Shorter
Distriets Lr Shorter
Five bills pass while two vetoes delay West Texas A&M funding
Nustun Texas April 1 five bills approved and two vetoed by Governor Neff just hours before deadline. Approved measures include the University expansion bill the supplemental public school bill the anti alien land ownership bill and two monument bills with small appropriations. Vetoed were the West Texas A&M bill and a 4 million dollar two year rural aid appropriation. Neff noted Democratic convention opposition and current funds limits while praising the 3 million supplement for the school fund and the land purchase project.
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Nustun
Texas
West Texas A. and M
A and M
West Texas
Oil Activity in the Sipe Springs Field
Reports indicate multiple parties plan deep and shallow wells in the Sipe Springs area with several contracts signed for deep wells north of the field. Deep testing to the south is anticipated, and with normalcy returning, the field is expected to yield significant oil, while Mrs. G H Reynton visits relatives in Waco this week.
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Sipe
Sip Springs
Sipe Springs
Danswell
Mid-Continent
G. HH. Reynton
Bert Perre
Harry Roynton
Waco
District Meet Brings Singers to Comanche for Weekend
Interest grows as the Interscholastic District Meet opens in Comanche for the first time with visitors from twelve counties. A big free noon dinner and various entertainments are planned, and a state singing convention may form from this event. Performances include male quartets from several states and local groups such as Progressive of Comanche. The event runs Saturday and Sunday April 16 and 17 with hospitality urged for out-of-town guests.
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J. L. Stagner
Sidney
J. Ho Carr
Comanche
James D. Vaughan
Timpson
Quartet Music Co
Fort Worth
Trio Music Co
Waco
Card of Thanks for Duroc-Jersey Sale and Local Papers
We thank the public for their interest in our Duroc Jersey sale and specially thank the local papers for the generous treatment accorded us and Higginbotham Bros and Co for the use of their barn and pens. WH Bi BURTON D J. MASON. Mrs V L Garnett returned last Friday from Kansas City where she had been the past month. She was accompanied home by her mother who will make an extended visit here.
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Duroc-Jersey
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Burton D J
Jim
Mason
V. L. Garnett
Kansas City
Election of School Trustees in Comanche
In Comanche Independent School district a trustee election Saturday produced four seats with six names printed on the ballot. Mrs. DS Jennings received votes though her name was not printed. Hitler Randolph Clark of Stephenville visited his daughter and spoke at Hamilton last Sunday. Misa Lottie Tolman reported pulling a ten pound yellow catfish near Gustine while out with friends on a trotline outing.
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Comanche Independent
DS Jennings
Hitler Randolph Clark
Stephenville
Ro F Trolloway
Tie
Hamilton
Central Christian Church
Misa Lottie Tolman
Society
Leon
Gustine
Kresley
Mar
Jae Phawnes
Miss Lottie
Tnek
Short Horn Cattle Breeders to Meet in Comanche
A meeting of registered Short Horn cattle breeders in Comanche County is set for the first Monday in May. An Agricultural and Mechanical College specialist will speak on a profitable and informative topic. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Comanche
Agricultural and Mechanicl College
Pioneering Comanche County widow M A Coker passes at 70
Mrs. M. A. Coker, early settler of Comanche County, died yesterday morning at age 70. She had been living with her daughter Mrs. T. C. Ross three miles east of town and will be laid to rest at Oakweed cemetery today. Her long life included many kind deeds noted by friends and relatives.
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Comanche Conty
M. A. Coker
T. C. Ross
Oakweed
Britain Takes Over The Control and Direction of Coal
Premier Lloyd George announced in Parliament that the government has taken over the control and direction of all coal in the United Kingdom. The move shifts the miners’ dispute from owners to the government, with owners now a key third party. Tom Moore returned from Galveston after attending Shrine minstrel events. Rev. S. A. Rains of Hamilton leads Baptist meetings in the southern part of town.
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Britain
London
Lloyd George
King George
United Kingdom
Tom Moore
Galveston
Shrine
S. A. Rains
Hamilton
Couth
EANES Re elected Mayor of Comanche in First Women Vote
In Comanche's city election, 564 votes were cast, a record for the poll tax rule. Mayor J R Eanes won a fourth term by 184 votes over M K Witt amid broad interest as women voters participated for the first time.
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J. R. Eanes
M. K. Witt
Comanche Wins County Meet After Point Adjustment
Comanche gains victory in the county meet after a scoring error omitted their 17 points. Final tallies show Comanche 155 and De Leon 149 with Comanche winning by six points. Top essay placers were Johnny Smoot Pyrelve Hath and Rabe Tinnehilt.
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Pe Leon
Comanche
Westande
de Leon
Wolf chase and capture near town by Scott brothers and Os Henry
A gray wolf was chased west of town Wednesday night by the Scott boys and Os Henry with a pack of hounds. The animal ran into town before being caught. Miss Alma Roberson, a stenographer at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Dallas, spent the weekend with relatives in Comanche.
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Scott Boys
Os Henry
Alma Roberson
Dallas
Comanche
Howard Payne Orchestra Delights Comanche Audience
Howard Payne Orchestra from Brownwood led by Lloyd Dungan drew a full house at the Baptist tabernacle in Comanche. Miss Roxy Grove played piano and Dungan showcased violin with strong support from the group. A reading by Miss Hobgood and a postconcert luncheon at Myers Hesley Cafe followed.
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Howard Payne Orchestra
Brownwood
Lloyd Dungan
Baptist Tabernacle
Geo. Smith
Comanche
Roxy Grove
Dungan
Hobgood
Forrest Maddox
C. P. St Clair
Myers & Hesley Cafe
St Clair
Brooke
Ramey
Howard Payne College
Mrs Saddler and Ruth Visit City Last Friday
Mrs. I. Saddler and her daughter Ruth visited the city last Friday, calling on friends and touring local sites. The pair were seen at several shops and enjoyed a meal at a downtown restaurant.
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I. Saddler
Ruth
Mayor thanks supporters after race with hopeful service pledge
The candidate expresses deep gratitude for loyal friends who backed the mayoral campaign and promises continued public service. He holds no ill will for supporters of change and aims to serve all with charity while noting Elliston and Jones of Hereford visited Comanche Monday.
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Jin
Messrs. Elliston and Jones of
Hereford
Comanche
City Marshal candidate thanks supporters after election win
J B Arthur expresses sincere thanks for support in his race for City Marshal and for the majority he received at the ballot box Tuesday. He pledges faithful service and no ill will toward opponents, aiming to honor the confidence shown.
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J.B. Arthur
Names Chosen for Boll Weevil League Baseball Teams
The Boll Weevil league selects four team names Gorillas Eagles Hornets and Tigers from town ladies entries. Winners announced at opening game scheduled for Monday April 15 to allow teams to be formed and practices organized.
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Gorillas
Eagles
Hornets
Tigers
Boll Weevil League
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