Appeal follows habeas ruling in Hazzard case
Dick Hazzard, sentenced to death last July for rape, had his appeal denied in a writ of habeas corpus hearing and a bond request rejected. His trial is set for May 20 with a 168‑man venire. attorneys argue reversal on a portion of the address may warrant bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick” Hazzard
Joe Widson
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. R. Stubblefield
Hazzard
Roy Rains
R. F. Haddox
J. A. Lightfoot
C. L. McCamey
L. T. Cunningham
S. C. Vineyard
C. D. Hartman
H. Barry
J. D. Farrar
J. B. Aldridge
H. W. Couch
T. Hilliard
K. L. Macon
H. B. Rogers
G. L. Bolton
W. B. Barrett
M. C. Helm
Avery Jenkins
W. M. Little
R. D. Massingill
C.M. Farrar
J. E. Hulsey
D. S. Miller
C. A. Mankin
L. C. Willingham
J. H. Prater
W. G. Parker
H. R. Lacy
O. A. Brazier
H. L. Beaty
R. T. Bailey
I. S. Ford
Arch E. Boyd
H. S. Bain
I. A. Morgan
J. L. Ellis
C. S. Dry
H. N. Davis
H. T. Jamar
C. C. Shankles
Ed Howell
C. S. Allen
J. Doss Miller
Jr G. R. Pratt
E. ON. Kilgore
W. C. Mixon
H. D. Lane
P. M. Fagan
J. H. Williford
W. N. Kee
J. W. Black
FE. O. Teague
J. C. Creek
H. W. Burks
Sid Cunningham
C. M. Edmondson
H. T. Redwine
W.C. Hawkins
C. D. Corby
C. E. Strailey
Harley Holland
J. D. Pierce
Velma Bankhead
Holland and Pierce
Comyn High Wins State Prize in Farm Shop Contest
Comyn High School captured a state prize this week as the Farm Shop team won first place at the annual judging contest at A. M. More than 1200 boys competed. Coach R. Heizer led the team including Roc Cowan and Wadeorge.
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Comyn High School
A. M
Supt. R. Heizer
Roc Cowan
Wadeorge
John Tarleton
Barcroft to Take Over East Side Beauty Parlor
Mrs. Barcroft purchases Mrs. Roger Hasley's Beauty Parlor on the east side of the square and will assume charge Monday. Barcroft, a recognized beauty parlor operator, has previously run shops in Big Spring Sherman and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Barcroft
Roger Hasley
Berry Plant Nears Start at Bowdoin Caning Co
Bowdoin Caning Co plans to open by mid next week with operations starting May 15. Growers expect a record berry crop as the plant nears completion. Bowdoin advises growers to let grass grow around vines to protect against sandy soil and avoid plowing to maximize yields.
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Bowdoin Caning Co
H. A. Bowdoin
We insure anything insurable by J R Eanes and Co
Insurance notice from J R Eanes and Co promises coverage for the hen house and education for children in case of death. Details urged.
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J. R. Eanes and Co
Dr. H. C. Bowden to Locate Here in Comanche
Dr. Homer C. Bowden of Rising Star will move to Comanche on May 1 to practice medicine. He is known to many in Comanche after four years serving there and later years in Rising Star, and has spent most of his life in Brown County.
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Homer C. Bowden
Rising Star
Comanche
Bowden
Dr. Bowden
Brown County
West Texas U. O. G. Head Lands County Visit
In Comanche on a visitation tour, West Texas Chamber of Commerce leaders Andy Bourland and Homer Wade praised local diversification. They cited a sweet milk market a berry canning plant and a broad market for farm products as signs of progress and discussed the year's Chamber programs.
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Andy” Bourland
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Homer Wade
Comanche
Mr. Wade
Mr. Bourland
West Texas
City urges weed and trash cleanup on vacant lots
The mayor urges owners to cut weeds and grass or plow under debris and dispose of burnable trash. Place tin cans and other burnable waste in streets after the city cleans. A city truck will begin pickup early next week.
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J. R. Eanes
Comanche Forms Young Men's Business League
Forty local business leaders and employees organized a Young Men's Business League in Comanche. Gail P. Dudley named president with A. D. Barnes as vice president and Harold Denny as secretary. The group aims to boost the town's trade area and undertakings, starting with a laundry drive to support Mr. Laudermilk's new business. An executive committee and a membership committee were appointed, with meetings set for the second and fourth Thursdays at 8 pm in the District Court Room.
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Comanche
Laudermilk
W. C. Chilton
R. Armstrong
Leverett Hill
Eiland Fagan
R. F P. Hooker
I. D. Edwards
Jack Cauley
Joe Tupin
Dwight Brightman
C. A.keene
Misses Switser and party visit Comane state area
Misses Camille and Floise Switser with Miss Elizabeth of Dallas spent the weekend in Comane likely state area enjoying the trip with Sip and Mrs.
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Camille
Floise Switser
Elizabeth 1
Awler
Dallas
Sip
Kilpatrick Expands Auto Top Shop With New Harness Line
Howard Kilpatrick, proprietor of Kilpatrick's Auto Top Repair Shop, announces relocation to the block between the Ford and Whippet Stations. He will enlarge his business to include harness sales and repair, auto top and upholstery work, and auto body repair with the latest equipment.
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Howard Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
Auto Top
Ford
Whippet
Mr. Kilpatrick
Comanche
Caliche Surfacing Planned for Highway 10 in Comanche County
John S. Hart announces that Highway 10 from Comanche to the Brown county line will be surfaced with caliche. A special appropriation by the Highway Department funds the project, with machinery to be moved from Stephenville. District Engineer E. C. Woodward notes the all weather surface will reduce maintenance costs and improve durability.
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Comanche
Brown County
John S. Hart
Waco District
Stephenville
Highway Department
E. C. Woodward
Woodward
State Department
Hart
Comanche County
Ships In Fancy Jersey Heifers
Dr. J. M. Cochran received from North Texas breeders a shipment of 12 registered Jersey heifers selected from top herds. Among them is a registered of merit heifer and all are sired by a Dallas Fair Champion Bull. All are tubercular tested as he expands his Jersey herd. Lindy is on the way.
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J. M. Cochran
North
Texas
Federal accepts Route 10 survey from Comanche to Erath line
Federal engineers headed by E Woodward inspected Highway 10 from Comanche to Erath County line and Dublin to Brady through Brownwood. The acceptance signals start of final plans and contract set for the June 15 commission meeting, with completion expected before fall.
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Comanche
Erath County
E. ©. Wood Ward
Waco
Dublin
Brady
Brownwood
Leo Ehlinger
Court House
Tne
O. B. Kercher
Fort Worth
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
J. C. Carpenter
Ft. Worth
Bureau of Public Roads
W. J. van London
Abilene
Brown County
A. F. Mourland
San Angelo
McCulloch County
E. C. Woodward
Comanche County
J. G. Irby
Ehlinger
Irby
Messrs Woodward and
Rev Tom Gallaher Named New Pastor at Local Presbyterian Church
Rev Tom Gallaher of Austin was called as pastor of the local Presbyterian Church at a Sunday congregational meeting. He is the son of Dr Gallaher, pastor of Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, and will complete studies at Austin Presbyterian Seminary in June before moving to Comanche.
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Tom Gallaher
Austin
Judge Charges Grand Jury On Perjury Prompting Indictments
Judge Joe Bidson urges the Grand Jury to indict those with evidence of false swearing and to focus on perjury as a threat to government. He calls attention to liquor law violations chicken theft burglary and urges investigation. Comanche High School Civics Class attended District Court and heard the charge.
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Joe Bidson
John G. Burton
Comanehe
J. W. Roblins
Gustine
Hk. A. Reese
Sidney
Bart McPherson
Energy
T. C. Summers
T. M. McKinzie
Comanche
O. H. Deonaire
A. H. Rowland
May
H. H. Huddleston
Haynes
de Leon
L. O
Starkie
Proctor
BE. H. Little
Carell Magness
Callie Leach
St D
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Comyn Boys
TATE
Lindy
Mrs. Barcroft
H.C. Bowden
Majestic Theatre
Bob Steele
Trail OF Courage
Ramon Navarro
Billie Dove
Aprica
Clive Brooks
William Powell
Our Gang
Burkett
Putnam
J. H. Burkett
U. O. G. Headlands County
Steem
Dudley
Jersey
Federal Dept
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