M. E. District Conference Opens Monday in Comanche
The M. E. District Conference 10 convenes Monday at the Comanche Methodist Church with a mass meeting to organize a Comanche County Cooperative Marketing Association led by George B. Black and others. Brownwood Poultry Association head Kilgore will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Black
R. W. Welder
G. M. Scott
G. R. Pratt
M. W. Skinner
Comanche County
Dc. M. Kilgore
Southwestern Poultry Assocation
Brownwood
Comanche County Appeals Filed in District Court Terms
Three cases heard in Comanche County District Court were appealed this week in Austin. Benton Layman faces robbery with a five year term, Hing Liquor cited for liquor, one year, J. H. Carwile appeals possession of liquor three years, Tom Sutton appeals operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pass
Comanche County District Court
Austin
Benton Laynan
J. H. Carwile
Tom Sutton
Omanche Youths Promoted to Second Lieutenants at Tarleton College
J B Dupuy and J C Helm of Tarleton College Stephenville were promoted to second lieutenants. Both are seniors and sons of local residents. They earned the promotions at the college during the recent ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarleton College
J. B. Dupuy
J. C. Helm
Fomanche
John Arston College
Stephenville
Girls Orchestra Organized Here To Give Concert
A new girls orchestra formed in Comanche by Pat Howard, band director, gave its first concert at the grammar school chapel. Members include Ian Shelton Christine Stark Janet Pauline Marshall and Wile Lane on saxophone Wynn Dillard on cornet and Ruby Joxton on piano. Seven new members joined the Comanche Band alongside roughly the same number of new De Leon members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK New
Comanche
Pat Howard
Rand
Igh
Ian Shelton
Christine Stark
Jinet
Pauline Marshall
Wile Lane
Wynne Dillard
Marriage Licenses Births and Deeds Recorded in Court House News
Marriage Licenses list J A Oneal and Maggie Oan. Births report a son to Walter Ragen and wife in Comanche on March 28 a son to Berett Sli er and wife in Comanche on April 12 and a daughter to Cecil Leroy bushing and wife on March 27. Deeds recorded show R Armstrong to Margaret Armstrong for an eighth in estate of Mrs N P Armatrong value 50 and Myrilla Swagerty to W P dey for part of Block 8 8 City Leon value 2250.
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Walter Ragen
Omanche
Berett Slier
Comanche
Cecil Leroy Bushing
R. Armstrong
Margaret Jance Armstrong
N. P.rmatrong
Myrilla Swagerty
W. PF
Dey
City E Leon
Brysonville School Names Helm Couple Re-elected
Mr and Mrs J C Helm have been re elected teachers at Brysonville School. Mr Helm previously served seven years as superintendent of Sterling City schools and then was Brysonville principal for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Helm
Brysonville School
Helm
Sterling Citychools
Wing
Comanche County
Young Bandits Rob Hamilton Man of Auto
John Brown 75 of near Hamilton was held up on the Evans Hamilton road five miles out of Hamilton Tuesday morning and robbed of his 1929 Buick Sedan by two youths who forced him to walk as they drove away toward Evant. Comanche officers joined in the search for the desperadoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Hamilton
Evans- Hamilton
Brown
Evant
Woman Heads Post Office at Goldthwaite
Mrs. M. Y. Stokes Jr. appointed Acting Postmistress at Goldthwaite to succeed R. F. McDermott per Goldthwaite Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldthwaite
M. Y. Stokes, Jr
R. F. McDermott
Century of Progress Exhibit Displayed in Comanche County
The Century of Progress exhibit opens at the Texas Power and Light Building inviting visitors to view items from many lands and eras. Sponsored by local supporters, the display runs Thursday to Saturday from 1 to 6 p m and promises a veritable museum of quaint articles and artifacts.
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Comanche County
Texas Power & Light Bldg
Van Dyke School Honor Roll 18S Announced
Fourth Grade Imogene Con ner Marie Nell Grigsby Myr lene Brinson Odell Reese. Fifth Grade Katie Rue Phil lips Kenneth Scott Murnell Bradshaw Viola Phillips W J McCarty. Sixth Grade Alvin Cottrell Christine Easley Elsie Mae Russell. Seventh Grade Lois Griffith Louise Stephenson Mattie Doris Hemmond. Eighth Grade Melvin Phillips Ruth Kinsey Treva Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Conner
Marie Nell Grigsby
Myrlene Brinson
Odell Reese
Katie Rue Phillips
Kenneth Scott
Murnell Bradshaw
Viola Phillips
W. J. McCarty
Alvin Cottrell
Christine Easley
Elsie Mae Russell
Lois Griffith
Louise Stephenson
Mattie Dorisl Hemmond
Melvin Phillips
Ruth Kinsey
Treva Johnson
District Court Actions Include Divorces and Note Judgments
Proceedings show C. G. Foust winning notes against Jessie Stone and J. Hardin. Ola Baker’s divorce from Otis Paber granted. Victor Puthod spent the weekend in Dallas with Mr. Buthod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Foust
Jessie Stone
Mrs. Ola Baker
Otis Paber
Mrs
Victor Puthod
Dallas
Mr. Buthod
Weekend visitors and local residents in Co Wy
Silvus of Austin visited Co for the weekend with QO Briehtman and family. Mrs Hervey Chesley of Hamilton is spending the week in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WY. Silvus
Austin
QO. Q. Briehtman
Collinses Celebrate 60 Years In Comanche Texas
Mr and Mrs T S Collins of Comanche marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary on April 19. He born September 28 1856 in Leon County and she born July 19 1855 in Jasper County. Ten children were born to the couple. seven survive. He recalls a family reunion ten years ago and notes Mrs Collins is largely an invalid after a fall. They lived in West McLennan County San Angelo and Cleburne before moving to Comanche in 1904. he has run a mercantile business most of his life.
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T. S. Collins
Comanche
Texas
Collins
West
McLennan County
San Angelo
Alice Blackshire
Tom Green
Cleburne
Ballinger
Hunter to Open Campaign at Clifton Meet in April
Tom Hunter, who placed third in the 1982 governor race, will launch his 1984 nominating campaign on Saturday April 21 at the Clifton State Park opening. A free barbecue will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hunter
Clifton
Doyle Tops Howard Payne Honor Roll Students
Jack Doyle former Comanche High School pupil earned the highest grade on Howard Payne College honor roll in the announcement. He is the son of Mr and Mrs D K Doyle of Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne College
Jack Doyle
Comanche
Jack
D. K. Doyle
Brownwood
Closing of City Schools Set for May 25
Supt W G Barrett announces Friday May 25 as the Comanche City Schools closing date. Grammar School commencements are May 25, High School baccalaureate on May 27 at 11 am, senior play May 28, and graduation on May 29, with speakers not yet announced.
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Comanche
W. G. Barrett
Hazel Dell School to Close on April 20
Hazel Dell School will close today April 20 with a program and dinner for attendees. The public is invited to attend the meeting. The play For The Love of Mike will be presented at the school tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Mike
City of Comanche Appeals Right of Way Case on Highway 10
The City of Comanche appeals the Edmondson right of way suit in the Court of Civil Appeals. Mr Edmondson was awarded 1900 dollars in damages by a county jury last week for Highway 10 right of way damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Court of Civil Appeals
Edmondson
H. Burks
Hamilton County Beer Election Set for April 28
Hamilton County voters will cast ballots on beer on Saturday April 28. Last August the county rejected beer 922 to 675 and rejected repeal 878 to 715.
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Hamilton County
Comanche High School football team hosts barbecue
The Comanche high school football team was honored with a Monday night barbecue by John A Mohon at the Methodist Church. Dads of the boys were special guests. Walter Dorham supplied oranges, Comanche Wholesale Company the coffee, and Prentice Hodges the cream. Afterward the group attended a theatre party at the Majestic hosted by J P Hedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mohon
Methodist Church
Mr. Mohon
Walter Dorham
Comanche Wholesale Company
Prentice Hodges
J. P Hedrick
Majestic
West Texas Pecan Growers Meet in Goldthwaite
The West Texas Pecan Growers Association will convene at Goldthwaite Friday April 27 according to W P Weaver Mills County Agent. A number of parties from Comanche County will probably attend this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Goldthwaite
Fort Worth Couple Spends Weekend in Comanche
Mr and Mrs Ernest Evans of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Ifobert Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. Evans
Fort Worth
Comanche
Ifobert Humphrey
Coming Our Big Spring Te Sele Next Week
A brief teaser notes an upcoming event titled Coming Our Big Spring Te Sele Next Week with unclear details and potential promotions involving Reese's products. The fragment hints at a local sale or event tied to spring activities and candy brand presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese’s
Proctor Declares First Monthly Trades Day
The Proctor Business Men's Club sets Saturday May 19 as the inaugural Trades Day with programs including candidate speaking, ball games, bronc riding and amusements. Farmers are urged to bring items to sell or trade as Proctor hosts 15 firms across groceries, gas, dry goods, produce, drugstore, barber, garage, blacksmith and ice house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Business Men’s Club
Jeff Davis
Gustine Student Wins Horticulture Judging Contest
Gustine High School student J. K. Corbin won first place in the Horticulture Judging Contest at the State Vocational Agriculture meet in College Station, per a preliminary list of winners in the daily papers Tuesday.
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J. K. Corbin
Gustine High School
College Station
Luker Named Trustee-at-Large in Court Count
R A Luker of Proctor was elected County School Trustee-at-Large according to the official count by the Commissioners Court Monday. The tally shows Luker 612 votes, Frank Redwine 550, and Hubert Kelley 260.
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Luker
R. A. Luker
Proctor
Commissioners Court
Frank Redwine
Hubert Kelley
Sidney 4 H Club Chooses Officers
The Sidney 4 H Club met Friday April 13 and selected officers including President Ona Udell Vancleave Vice president G H Hillen Secretary Hilma Rogers assistant secretary Johnnie Perryman Reporter Carl Stewart and yell leaders Beatrice Bagley Elbert Steele Local Leaders Mr and Mrs J B Cooper were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney 4-H Club
Ona Udell Vancleave
G. H. Hillen
Hilma Rogers
Johnnie Perryman
Carl Stewart
Yell
Beatrice Bagley
Elbert Steele
J. B. Cooper
Carlton Stock Show to Be Held Friday
The 52nd Annual Stock and Poultry Show will be held at Carlton today. The event attracts a large crowd from Comanche County and offers many prizes and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Comanche County
De Leon Pastor Holds Successful Easter Revival
Sixty three members were received into the Eastland Methodist Church at the close of an Easter revival conducted by Rev. C. C. Henson of De Leon, according to the Eastland Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland Methodist Church
C. C. Henson
de Leon
Eastland
Fifty Mile Singing Convention Scheduled at Blanket
Merle Brooks of Bangs announces the Fifty Mile Singing Convention will meet at Blanket next Saturday night and Sunday. A large attendance is expected, with many leading singers from the region anticipated to attend.
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Merle Brooks
Bangs
Blana
Teachers Attend District Trustees Meeting at Brownwood
County Superintendent R. Walker and many Comanche County teachers and trustees attended the District Trustees Meeting in Brownwood. State Superintendent L. A. Woods delivered a feature address Saturday afternoon.
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R. &. Walker
Comanche County
Brownwood
L. A. Woods
Free Play at Hasse High School Tonight
Adults of the community present a free play in the Hasse High School auditorium tonight. Coached by Mrs. Roy Tubbs, The W of Latane is staged with special Meroney Band music.
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Hasse High School
Roy Tubbs
W of
Latane
Meroney
GAOT Urges Return to Ways of Forefathers
District Judge Bates Cross urged the Grand Jury to defend civilization by renewing religious faith and respect for law. He claimed ten times as much money is spent enforcing laws as by all U S churches, and listed the composed jury and bailiffs for Comanche and nearby towns.
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Bates Cross
U. S
Chas. Hoffman
Comanche
Hal Shockley
Lamkin
H. Kk. Newton
de Leon
W. D. Starkie
Proctor
W. N. Haynes
Ollie Faulkner
Carleton
Jake Fielder
Jno
Jim M. McPherson
M. K Stephens
Will Martin
Bev Smith
Elmer Little
Pink Scott
Local students shine at district confirms in Brownwood meet
Leo Hoffman of Comanche wins senior high declamation with The New Deal. Pauline Marshall of Comanche High places third in girls contest. Rural Junior divisions see Lorge Grigsby and others placing. Glen Foreman leads Comanche County to a tie for third. Santa Anna takes the track meet. District winners go to regional at Abilene to reach the State Meet in Austin.
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Leo Hoffman
Charles Hoffman
Comanche
Brownwood
Pauline Marshall
Comanche High
Topsy Morrison
Lorge Grigsby
van Dyke
Comanche County
Ruby Lee Pell
de Leon
Billy Cowan
Comyn
Christine Painter
Glen Foreman
Newbury
Santa Anna
Bangs
Foreman
Mason
Richland Springs
Adilene
Austin
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M. E. District
Comanche Methodist Church
J. W. Sharbutt
A. C. Haynes
E. Heinsohn
First Methodist Church of
M. Coleman
Gordon Parrett
L. F. Elkins
Wallace N. Danson
Bronte
Haynes
USA
Mma
Albert T. Reid
Reid
Will Dupuy
J. C
J. CG. Ielm
Xe College
Irls
A Court House News
J. C. Oneal
Maggie “Oan
Brysonvlle School
Gores Grocery
Young Bandits
Rob Hamilton
Man of Auto
van Dyke School
Hunter
Doyle
H. PLC
Durham Bros
W. T. Blount
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Durham Brothers
Durham’s
Farmers Produce Poultry
Allford
Blount
Ity
Hiway
Gustine Youth
Cartlon
Hasse
NG Fman
Ritz Theatre
Tom Keene
Sun
Gene Raymond
Dolores del Rio
Jean Parker
Tom Brown
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