Auto theft arrests tied to multi-county chase
Spivey, under a Mills County suspended sentence, allegedly stole a Brownwood car on Baker Street and later a Mullin car. Comanche and Mills County officers pursued through Goldthwaite, Zephyr, Mullin and Mullin again, with a wreck on a hill near Huff farm. He was jailed in Comanche then transferred to Goldthwaite after authorities took the car key and identified him.
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Spivey
Comanche
Bledsoe
Goldthwaite
Mills County
A. R. Jennings
Baker Street
Brownwood
Mullin
Brightman
Reese
Huff Farm
Zephyr
Brown
Goldwaite
Goldithwaite
McCharen Announces Candidacy for County Judge
R. S. McCharen, a farmer from four miles outside De Leon on the De Leon Comanche Highway, makes a formal run for County Judge subject to the Democratic primary. He plans a statement in next week’s Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. MecCharen
McCharen
de Leon
de Leon-Comanche
Dublin High School Girls Sponsor Unique April Play Meet
Dublin High School girls team hosts an April 21 event inviting thirteen area schools including Piper and Como to send older girls for a non-competitive day of games in basketball base ball volleyball tennis marbles peg horse shoe pitching ping pong and track. Each team combines players from different schools and each school performs a gymnasium stunt with a noon picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Piper
Comyn
Junior Senior Banquet Held At Comanche High
The Comanche High School auditorium hosted the annual Junior-Senior Banquet with seniors as guests of the juniors. Cowboy theme and Round-Up Party decor set the tone. Ray Glasscock served as toastmaster and Miss Ola Cunningham led planning with faculty speeches and junior toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Ray Glasscock
Ola Cunningham
De Leon Independent School District selects trustees
J. W. Howard George Rollins and L. F. Terrell were chosen trustees Saturday with Howard later rejected. The report notes a veto affecting the final slate and incomplete results from the election.
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DE Leon
J. W. Howard
George Rollins
L. F. Terrell
Prominent South Texas Banker Heads Brownwood Insurance Group
M. C. Driscoll of Houston, noted South Texas banker and insurance man, elected president of the Texas Benevolent Association in Brownwood. He succeeds H. L. Cravens and W. H. Carpenter, who retire. Cravens plans farm life at Winchell, Carpenter to devote time to the Comanche Chief. The association has grown into a major Texas insurer. Driscoll, also president of the Texas Standard Life Insurance Co., declined Bank Commissioner post and was named to the Banking Board last November. Dess Rock remains office manager.
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M. C. Driscoll
Houston
South Texas
Texas Benevolent Association
Citizens National Bank
Brownwood
H. L. Cravens
W. H. Carpenter
Vens
Carpenter
Cravens
Winchell
The
Cravens and Carpenter
Texas
Driscoll
Dess Rock
Texas Standard Life Insurance Company
Bankvigt Commissioner
Ferguson
Banking Board
Texas Bankers Association
Parents to Honor Guests at John Tarleton Program
John Tarleton College invites mothers and fathers of students to a two day event on April 23 and 30. Rev M H Moore of Fort Worth will preach the Sunday sermon and Senator Joe Moore of Greenville will speak Monday morning. Activities include a band concert a tea guard mount and a May Fete with devotional services chapel assembly and retreat ceremonies.
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John Tarleton College
J. Thomas Davis
M. H. Moore
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Public Schools
Joe Moore
Green“ile
Cadet Corps
Girls’ Physical Education Department
Federated Mission Club to Present Program at Church
The Woman's Federated Mission Club announces a program at the Presbyterian Church on Monday night April 16 at 7 45. It features songs by Comanche Glen Club and Glee Club, a devotional by Mrs John S Hart, an address with slides by Mr McElroy, and a final song by the Congregation. Mr McElroy, a returned African Missionary, will give an entertaining and educational talk. The public is invited.
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Woman’s Federated Mission Club
Presbyterian Church
Comanche Glen Club
John S. Hart
the Holy City
J. B. Rudd
Glee
McElroy
A. C. Haynes
Special on permanents at Marchels Beauty Shop
Wave prices drop for one week only with $2.00 waves at $1.50 $3.00 waves at $2.50 and $5.00 waves at $3.50 All work guaranteed Marchels Beauty Shop East side square Manche, Texas Phone 434
Gustine and Sidney Win at Tarleton Contest
Gustine High School Future Farmers placed fourth among 90 schools at the Tarleton Annual Judging Contest in Stephenville. Gustine earned second in horticulture, fourth in soil conservation, fifth in crops and subdivisions, tied for second in cotton, and finished fifth in sorghum and small grain. J. K. Corbin was fourth in North culture and Burch Stateville tenth in soil conservation. Sidney High School placed sixth in poultry judging, Elbert Steele fourth in this division, Parson of Sidney tenth in livestock amid 215 competitors.
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Gustine High School
Tarleton
Stephenville
Gustine
J. K. Corbin
Burch
Parson of
Sidney
Thedford's Black Draught Tonic Laxative Advertisement
A historical ad describes Thedford's Black Draught as a tonic laxative that cleanses the digestive tract to relieve constipation. It claims the product stimulates the large intestines to restore regular evacuations and prevent future disturbances. The tone urges regular use to maintain normal health.
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Thedford
Lane withdraws from race for Commissioner Precinct No 2
Babe R. Lane announces withdrawal from the race for Commissioner Precinct No 2 citing private business pressure. He thanks supporters and notes that his quitting allows remaining contenders and potential entrants more time for campaigning.
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R. L. Lane
Man Reports 22 Pound Loss With Kruaschen Salts
Detroit resident Herman Rankis credits Kruaschen Salts for rapid joint relief and a weight drop of 22 pounds after starting a morning hot water dose. The ad promises safe fat loss with a half teaspoon before breakfast and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It also promotes used cars at Clark's Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rankis
Detroit
America
Collins the Sole Saver Moves to Square Corner
Collins the Sole Saver announces relocation to the southeast corner of the square formerly occupied by City Grocery. Seeks patronage from old and new customers. offers prompt delivery by phone 356. Gore's Grocery remains on the north side.
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Square
City Grocery
Collins
Gore’s Grocery
North Side
Methodist conference agenda outlines lectures and sessions
Wednesday morning program includes devotional by Rev W T Veatch of May, lectures on The World to Which Methodism Came by Rev J A Sheloff, The Beginning and Development of Methodism in Texas by Rev E H Lightfoot, and The Future of Methodism by Rev W H Vanderpool. Local preachers reports and minutes of previous meeting. Afternoon continues with devotions, reports, and delegate elections, followed by dinner and adjournment.
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W. T. Veatch
J. A. Sheloff
Coleman
Texas
E. H. Lightfoot
Brownwood
W .H. Vanderpool
Ballinger
Wallace N. Danson
Bronte
FE. M. Daily
Gustine
Lurker Leads Lurker Leads Continued from Page 11
Rey and Mrs. Tom Moore spent the weekend in Santa Anna with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Childers, continuing coverage of local happenings.
Frank Redwine Named Cotton Grove School Principal
Frank Redwine has been elected principal of the Cotton Grove School for next term. He has taught in Comanche and other county schools and served as County Trustee at Large for the past two years. He is currently in Abilene where his children attend school. Phone 256 for prompt delivery.
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Frank Redwine
Cotton Grove
Redwine
Abilene
Comanche
Brownwood City Schools Elects New Trustees
Two former citizens of Comanche Robert Holloway and Palmer C Barnes along with Dr H B Allen were elected trustees of Brownwood City Schools on Saturday.
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Comanche
Brownwood
Robert Holloway
Palmer C. Barnes
H. B. Allen
Brownwood City
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U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Ice Skating Queen
New York
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Poston
United States
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New York City
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Box I. R. Soda Springs
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Energy
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Ercer Gan
Parcett Gustine
Hazel
Del
Leon
Peattie
Briar Grove
Hicks Corner
Grove
Pounds
Oliver Spes
Aitmrard
North Side Square
Cotton Grove School
Inh Smith Drug Store
Lee
Brownwood Road
W. H. Huett
Pread Thas
Snot Lake
Lowry
City Bakery
Chevrolet Parts
Dayton Tires
Willard Batteries
Fagan Chevrolet Co
Highway Garage Bldg
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