Land loans in this county announced
From May 1, 1933, to December 31, 1935, 158 Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner loans totaling 253,800 were closed in Comanche County. Of these, 24 loans totaling 70,400 were by the Federal Land Bank and 134 loans totaling 183,300 were by the Land Bank Commissioner. Texas total during the period reached 139,850,750 across 46,380 loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner
Comanche County
H. P. Drought
National Emergency Council For Texas
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner of Texas
Bowers Fruit Stand Announces Weekend Prices
Lewis Bowers advertises Saturday prices at his fruit stand with bananas at 15c a dozen, two dozen for 25¢, apples and oranges priced per dozen, and a closing sale on garden seed at 75c per pound. He invites buyers to stock up on melon seed and Black Diamond seed while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Lewis Bowers
Good Gasoline For Less Money At Ike Phifer’s Station
The notice advertises independent gasoline that saves money and performs well at Ike Phifer’s Service Station south of City Hall. It also promotes bargains in lube oil and naphtha. A Firemen’s Benefit Dance is announced for Monday night April 27.
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A& Lee
Fl Reno
Oklahoma
el Reno
Kleberg
King’s Ranch
Callaway's Ranch
Oscar
Ike Phifer
Ike Phfer
Governor Allred to Speak at Tarleton Parents Day
Governor James V. Allred will address Tarleton on Parents Day May 16, aligning with commencement events. The Texas Centennial pageant is moved to the same date, with 1936 graduates and Senior Day activities, including an 8 p.m. pageant on the athletic field and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Allred
Tarleton
Stephenville
James V. Allred
John Tarleton College
Alfred
Tarleton Military Band
Mariah Floyd Rites Held After Death in Comanche County
Mariah Louise Floyd 83, longtime Comanche County resident, died last Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday at May First Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Crawford officiating. Born October 23 1853 in Morton County Tennessee she moved to Bosque County in 1855 and settled in Comanche thereafter. Survived by three children Emma Crickett and Seborn Floyd all of Sidney five grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Ashley Moore Cooperton Oklahoma and a sister Etta Ables Hollis Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Frank Jackson Derwen Floyd Doyce Wagnon Lance Wagnon Louis Wagnon and Dallas Fikes.
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Mariah Louise Floyd
Comanche County
First Methodist
Roy Crawford
Mrs. Floyd
Morton County
Tennessee
Bosque County
Comanche
Emma Floyd
Crickett Floyd
Seborn Floyd
Sidney
Ashley Moore
Cooperton
Oklahoma
Etta Ables
Hollis
Frank Jackson
Derwen Floyd
Doyce Wagnon
Lance Wagnon
Louis Wagnon
Dallas Fikes
Mrs. Henry Tate Laid to Rest in Comanche County
Mrs. Henry Tate 68 died after a monthlong illness at her Board Church home. Funeral at Board Church Cemetery with Rev. Sterling J. Isham and Rev. T. N. Carter officiating. She leaves husband J. H. Tate, children B R Tate C L Tate and Mrs Carl Roberts, six grandchildren and a great grandson, siblings T B Seago Mrs C L McCamey and Mrs Elmer Thomas. Burial followed a Baptist affiliation and community welfare involvement.
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Henry Tate
Board Church
Sterling J. Isham
Energy
T. N. Carter
Comanche
Pau
Bob Stanton
Alton McCamey
Ben and Coin Seago
Lee Tate
Thurston Thomas
Autrey Vinson
Gaynelle Tate
Jadine
Anna Marie Moore
William Roberson
Aurelia
Augustine McCay
Villa Thomas
Tate
Lillie Elvira Seago
Dallas County
Seagoville
Comanche County
J. H. Tate
The
Baptist Church
Birthday Dinner Surprises Elder J O Boyd
The children of J O Boyd gathered at his Abilene home on Sunday April 12 to surprise him with an 85th birthday dinner. Present were many relatives including A B Boyd Leon Norma Aubrey Lamoyne Jeff Wayland Alvis Z L Boyd Blanton Boyd J R Boyd Zeta Kempner Jere Boyd and sisters Mrs J B Evans and family. Also attending were Miss Marie Wilson from Big Spring and Elaine Barbara Suggs from Abilene. An Easter egg hunt followed the noon meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O. Boyd
C. D. Boyd
Pecos
A. B. Boyd
Leon
Norma
Aubrey
Lamoyne
Abilene
Jeff Boyd
Wayland
Alvis
Big Spring
Z. L. Boyd
Blanton Boyd
J. R. Boyd
Zeta Kempner
Jere Boyd
Renfro Household Goods Moved by Burks Transfer
W. D. Renfro’s home belongings were relocated this week to a Comanche residence by Burks Transfer and Storage Company. The notice notes the use of a bended truck for the move and provides Burks’ telephone contact.
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W. D. Renfro
Burks Transfer and Storage Company
Telephone Burks
Newburg Honor Roll Is Announced
The Newburg School lists honor roll students by grade. First Grade includes Patsy Beaty Verna Model Beaty Neal Hamilton Bill Lane William Lee Duegan McGuire. Second Grade lists Nannie Belle Beatty Bobby Joyce Burks Mar cedus Farrar Mary Layman Henry Burks.
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Newburg School
Patsy Beaty
Verna Model Beaty
Neal Hamilton
Bill Lane
William Lee
Duegan McGuire
Nannie Belle Beatty
Bobby Joyce Burks
Marcedus Farrar
Mary Layman
Henry Burks
Julia Belle Seay
Geneva Layman
Vondle Carnes
Louise Welch
Vera Lee Beatly
Mary Louise Clayton
Jack Levisay
Walter Joe Lee
Roger Wells
James McPherson
Harold Roberts
Windell Beaty
Maurine Beaty
Doris Goosby
Nita Jean McDonald
William Farrar
Marshal McDonald
Mildred Anderson
Weldon Vines
Glynnith Harris
R. W. Pate
Lucille Gandy
Velma Keating
Home Owners Loan Deals Backed for Texas Counties
San Antonio report notes Comanche County homeowners received 15 refinancing loans totaling 15560 dollars from the Home Owners Loan Corporation as of January 2 1936. Announcement credited H P Drought state director of the National Emergency Council for Texas.
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San Antonio
Comanche County
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Egg
H. P. Drought
National Emergency Council For Texas
Peoples' Store Closes in Comanche Says Thanks
Mr I Gold announces the closing and relocation of the Peoples' Store thanking residents of Comanche and neighboring territory for patronage and friendship and expressing hope to do business again in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hloght
Comanche
I. Gold
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Wm. Reese Drug Co
E. R Wright
Reese Drug Store
Jesse Atwood and Son Hatchery
West Ward School
Texas
J. PF. Fonville
Ideal _ Food Store
Wm. Reese
Rowland and Son
Whitney
South Comanche
D. FE. Werner
P. O
E. R. Wright
Reese Drug Ea
Jesse Atwood & Son
W. J. Sanders
Dublin
Tom H. Douglass
Tom H. Douglas
J. I. Case
Leonard Perkins
Gustine
Pettit
W. F. Bation
W. J. Hazel
Martha McGuire
J. B. Haynes
Rt. 1
Itp
Gale
Alice Robertson
Comanche-De Leon Highway
Drus
A. 8. Harris
Mills, Brown
Erath Counties
Court House
W. H. Hurt
F. A. Jack
Thorp
Austin Ave
Brownwood
Homer Palmer
Kings Candy Airmaid Hosiery
Service Drug Store
Clark Motor Co
Crosley Shelvador
Howard Motor Company
Comanche Milling Co
MO FE
HOFF
Mer
Yellow Rose
Chick
Dr. Salsbury
Dudsburys Poultry Health
Poultry Health News
Universal Cardboard Chick Feeders
Seeach
J. B. Allcorn
Ff. G. Neely
T. H. Douglas
St. Lambert Jersey
Fairview
Wilbur Hulsey
van Dyke Store
Route 1
Davenport
Depot Street
Ford
R. H. Davenport
Sudan
Democrat
Priddy
Oliver Gandy
Thos. Stark
Majestic Theatre
VAS
Preston
Herring Co. Bldg
Ice Plant Street
RED Circle
BOKAR
Winesap Apples
Sunnyfield
C. W. Soap
Thrift Spinach
Wisconsin
California
Post’s
Pillsbury’s
Marchel
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas
I. O. Boyd
National Radio Institute
Radio Sale and Service
North Side Square
Midnight Sun
MON
Lorstay Peterson
Hollywood
Volta
Veilbur Cushman
Lew Agres
Newburg
Firemens
Tow” E
Palmolive
Vineyard
Reese Drug CO
Roger Hasley
West Side Square
B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
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