District Court Convenes With Heaviest Civil Docket
District Court opened last Monday amid the county’s heaviest civil docket driven by the oil situation. Judge Arnold charged the grand jury, with County Attorney McCampbell and District Attorney Johnson, then sent them to work. The session occupied half a day and split into a gimming afternoon as cases were disposed of. Grand jury foreman N A Palmer led the group, with members including C L eCarney John Nabers W N Oonoe Jeff Morgan D P Lloyd Jack D Miller G M Scott John ese R B Waldrop Ed Stone Ige Cantrell. Bailiffs named were John Anony door bailiff and Tom Eanes M little and Bob Dyson, rid bailies.
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McCampbell
Johnson
N. A. Palmer
C. L. eCarney
John Nabers
W. N.oonce
Jeff Morgan
D. P. Lloyd
Ack D. Miller
G. M. Scott
John Ese
Ed Stone
Ige Cantrell
John Anony
Door
Tom Eanes
M. Little
Bob Dyson
Ridbailies
Company Begins Run This Week at Comanche Ice Factory
The Comanche ice factory begins its season this week with the plant operated by J Tooke of Houston. He promises Comanche residents the best service and prices aligned with good business.
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Comanche
J. Tooke
Houston
Elsure
Comanche Peole
Field Eds and Groceries Cheaper at Farm as Store
Observers note farmers buying field seeds groceries and feed at the Farm as Store. The claim is that Dexter Walling’s rule of nick sales small profits spot cash and no free delivery provides a square deal for buyers.
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Farmas
Dexter Walling
Comanche Hosts Record Central Texas Singing Convention
The Central Texas Singing Convention in Comanche set a record for attendance with overflowing crowds on Saturday and Sunday. Notables like Emmett B Dean of Waco performed with the Trio Quartet, as Stephenville sent the largest delegation led by vice president W H Young. Officers elected include RK Wilson president T S Pate vice president and Luther Stagner secretary with next year to be held in Stephenville.
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Dean
Waco
Stephenville
W. H. Young
Rk, L. Wilson
T. S. Pate
Luther Stagner
Liberty Bond Rally to be Held at Tent Theatre
A Victory Liberty Loan Rally is planned for Monday April 28 at the Tent Theatre. Comanche businesses will close from 2 to 4 pm for a parade forming at Bishop's corner then marching around the square to the tent. The program includes prayers addresses and a solo with speakers urging a two hour contribution.
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Liberty Loan
Arnold
Comanche
Bishop’s Corner
Willmarch
Rev. Lee
Revy. Milton
Mr. Edwards
TH. N. Goodson
Dayton Universal Starter Found For Ford Cars
A long sought component, the Dayton Universal Starter, is identified as compatible with Ford automobiles, promising easier starts for vintage engines. The discovery highlights cross model applicability and potential aftermarket interest among Ford owners and repair shops.
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Ford
Look for Good Values in Space Next Week
A brief note suggests scanning for advantageous values in space markets or exhibitions planned for the coming week. No specific entities or venues are named in the readable text.
Victory Loan Quotas Set for Comanche County Texas
Comanche county faces a Victory Loan quota of 356 300. 00 with distribution among precincts. Comanche including Mercer Gap Democrat and Vandyke 120 000 De Leon including Comyn Downing Duster Rucker and north end 180 000 Sipe Springs Beattie Bibb and Shrum 30 000 Gustine Hazeldell Energy Fleming and Macks ?
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Comanche
Texas
Victory Loan Campaign Committee
Comanche County
Mercer Gap
Democrat
Vandyke
de Leon
Comyn
Downing
Duster
Rucker
Coun
Olone
Beattie
Bibb
Shrum
Hazeldell, Energy
Fleming and
Macks
Big Comanche Revival to Start Sunday
The Comanche revival begins Sunday with Arch Holder preaching and R V Edwards leading singing. Holder, a noted preacher, has spoken at major churches and drawn hundreds, while Edwards organizes a fifty-voice choir. A tent may be pitched before the Methodist lot to host crowds, otherwise the Presbyterian church will host. The event aims to unite all city churches for the county’s strongest revival in years.
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Arch. Holder
Ph. Ta
R. V. Edwards
Holder
Mr. Edwards
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Comanche
Montgomery Well Shows Oil Despite Low Interest
Oil expectations rise as the Montgomery well reaches 2508 feet in black shale with a strong showing of oil. Prospectors anticipate a black lime around 2600 to 2800 feet and an oil sand below, drawing major companies and investors to secure stakes in the productive field.
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Montgomery
Luker Well Reaches Three Hundred Feet Depth
Drilling at the Luker well advances to about three hundred feet. Work proceeds steadily with aims to continue downward progress as quickly as possible.
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Luker
Comanche Oil Association Drilling Progress Near Gustine
The Comanche Oil Association reports ongoing drilling at Starkie well near Gustine after delays. The site shows progress toward deeper targets as crews work through fuel and water challenges and move toward a productive stage.
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Comanche Oil Association
Tmes
Comanche Oil
Starkie
Tex Petroleum Co. fetches new oil location in Comanche county
Timbers are hauled to a Tex Petroleum Co location on the southwest corner of the 4A 8S Cox home place near Sidney to start a new well. Geologists call the area a prime oil prospect in Comanche county with strong early interest from major oil developers. The new site, previously free of rigs, has attracted keen local excitement and wide holdings scramble as prospectors anticipate substantial oil production.
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Tex Petroleum
Cox
Sidney
Comanche County
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