Cleburne Leaders Head U S Highway 67 Association
J Lambert Lain of Cleburne elected president of the U S Highway 67 Association at the annual meeting in Cleburne. Lewis B. Walker chosen secretary for the year. Dodd Price of San Angelo retiring president presided. Delegates from cities along the route attended. New officers include W W Gibbard Dallas J P Sewell Midlothian C A Bridges Glen Rose Judge W J Oxford Stephenville and others. Discussion covered conditions of Highway 67 between Dallas and Presidio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lambert Lain
Cleburne
Lewis B. Walker
Dodd Price
San Angelo
Presidio
Mexican
Dallas
W. W. Gibbard
J. P. Sewell
Midlothian
C. A. Bridges
Glen Rose
W. J. Oxford
Stephenville
Gail Dudley
Comanche
Chester Harrisson
Brownwood
Will Stephens
Coleman
J. D. Motley
Runnels County
R. J. Atkinson
Trion
J. P. Kittrell
Big Lake
C. EK. Cashier
Pecos County
B. B. Slight
Brewster County
J. H. Graham
R. A. Thompson
J. S. Hoffman
Chester Harrison
U. S. Highway 67
Dodd
Prohibition Rally to Be Held at Tabernacle
Congressman-at-Large Cyclone vis and Dr A J Barton announce a prohibition rally at the Tabernacle next Wednesday night. City Council hires a street foreman at a salary exceeding 1.50. The Comanche Independent School District organizes to levy 50 cents for school purposes district wide. Beattie School to close for the week. teachers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclonevis
A. J. Barton
Tabernacle
Wednessy
Treet
Victor Thadberg
Houston Post
Oscar Callaway
Congress
Weatherford
Galveston
D. W. Ner
Demot
S.C. Findley
Comanche 1
Blackburne
Wnwood
John Bryson
Myre
Mollie Godbold
Albuquerre
New Mexico
Guy H. Wilson
Gustine
Lon Fos
Sipe Springs
City of
Comanche
Coanche County Common School
Court House
Comanche Indepenmt
Beattie School
Prof. Roberson
Missy Lee Pettit
Miss Pearsan
Mullin Votes To Remain A City In Special Election
In a Saturday special election Mullin voted to remain an incorporated city. Mullin has existed for 23 years with a 62 to 17 margin in favor of remaining incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullin
Ted
Prohibition and Boss Races Topic Stirring Local Letter
A reader signs as R. A. Luker, noting committees formed to probe certain issues and oil policy, while dismissing legislative tests as unhelpful. He promises to seek voters’ input on prohibition and political races, ahead of summer plans and local costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soming
Aough
Chamber meeting called for first quarterly gathering
Hilton Burks secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce announced the first quarterly meeting of the entire membership. It will be held Tuesday night at 8:00 at the chamber building with refreshments provided. The directors will present a detailed report of last quarter's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Burks
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Burks
Three Students Attend State Home Makers Conference
Miss Frances Benson of Coman che High School Home Economics Instructor accompanies three students to Corpus Christi for the State Home Makers Conference. Lavera Cox won the trip for best special occasion dress, Ellen Anthony won first in the sport costume contest, and Mary Louise Rayborn had the highest freshman average. Representatives from Texas high schools attend, the event noted as a prized school year award for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Benson
Comanche
Corpus Christi
Lavera Cox
Ellen Anthony
Sopphomore
Mary Louise Rayborn
Texas
Coleman Adopts Tax Installment Plan for Delinquent Residents
The Coleman City Commission introduced a Pay Your Taxes Campaign allowing delinquent taxpayers to settle back taxes in weekly monthly or quarterly installments. No penalties or interest will be charged during the plan, but an agreement with City Secretary Milton Collins is required and payments run through his office. Residents must visit City Hall to discuss their situation as the plan aims to accommodate those unable to pay in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
City Commission
Coleman Democrat Voice
Milton Collins
Collins
Democrat-Voice
City Commission of
Cole
Mr. Colins
Arrested on Theft Charge in Comanche County
Herman Reed was arrested at Coldthwaite Sunday and brought to Comanche by Sheriff John Reese and Deputy W A Pate. He is held on a $1000 bond for theft of mohair, the fourth such charge in two weeks. Paul Handlin Wrey Campbell Lois Gribble remain jailed on similar accusations. George Helmsley and Jack Cunningham lost mohair. Cunningham's has been recovered and officers know where Helmsley mohair was sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Reed
Coldthwaite
Comanche
John Reese
W. A. Pate
Comanche County
Paul Handlin
Wrey Campbell
Lois Gribble
George Helmsley
Jack Cunningham
Cunningham
Helmsley
Hog Raisers Receive Partial 1934 Reduction Payments
Comanche County hog raisers collected about $8000 as J. W. Littlejohn director of the Corn-Hoe Reduction Program announced partial settlement payments for 1934 hog reduction. He said more checks are expected to arrive shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
J. W. Littlejohn
Major Crimes in Comanche County Decline
The Comanche County District Court term opened with Grand Jury empaneled under foreman W A Nunnelly of De Leon. Bailiffs named included W H Stephenson and W F Hicks as riding bailiffs Ebner Little as walking bailiff and C G Harris as door bailiff. Judge R G Cross charged the jury to study all infractions of the law and study the penal code of Texas. He praised county citizens for a favorable crime situation while noting ongoing violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Comanche County
Grand Jury
Troy Morgan
Energy
Chas. Campbell
Lamkin
R. C. Dabney
Blanket
Robert Eaton
Comanche
R. L. Northcutt
de Leon
P. H. Isham
Gustine
R. A. Johnson
Dublin Rt. 1
Rob Easley
W. A. Nunnelly
J. V. Spruill
Jesse Reese
Newbure
J. D. Stephens
Proctor
W .A. Nunnelly
W. H. Stephenson
W. F. Hicks
B. C. Holden
Ebner Little
C. G. Harris
R. G. Cross
Texas
State plan explains federal aid for underfunded schools
State Director Adam R Johnson outlines how Federal Aid may be received by schools for relief of teachers in financially strapped districts. Officials distribute bulletins to administrators and county superintendents with required forms and strict reporting rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ray McCorkle
Grady Howell
Adam R. Johnson
State Department of Education
Funeral Rites for J. E. Chilton Held at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for J. E. Chilton of Comanche were held at the Presbyterian Church with Dr. Guy Davis officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Chilton, born in Morristown Tennessee on March 16 1858, died after a three week illness at his home Tuesday night at 8 20 o clock aged 77. Active pallbearers named and honorary pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Chilton
Comanche
Presbyterian Church
Guy Davis
Daniel Baker College
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Chilton
Wid Spivey
T. J. Williams
Bob Stanton
William Chilton
N. N. Durham
John Boswell
Gail Dudley
Jim Hill
C. M. Moore
Henry E. Moore
John Cunningham
J. W. Cunningham
Tom Helmsley
D. Chas. Clarke
C. P. St. Clair
M. Coleman
Wm. Reese
Joe Lee
Morristown
Tennessee
Townsend Bill Meets Defeat in House Vote
The House crushed Dr. Francis Townsend's $200 monthly old age pension plan last Thursday. The administration's economic security bill passed toward Senate in near its current form, while Townsend's $20 billion transaction tax proposal failed as a substitute. Administration leaders hailed the defeat, having faced heavy back home pressure since Congress opened. Townsend's plan would have paid $200 a month to those over 60 earning under $2400 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Francis Townsend
Washington
Senate
Townsend
Congress
West Ward PTA Presents The Wedding of Flowers Play
The West Ward Parent Teachers Association under Mrs. Tom F Reese presents over sixty children in The Wedding of Flowers at the High School Auditorium. The show is at eight o clock on Thursday May 2 with nominal admission. Miss Nobia Dunn leads, assisted by Mrs. Howard Kilmatrick and Mr. Robert Faeton. Proceeds go toward ward school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ward
Parent-Teachers Association
Tom F. Reese
High School
Wileo
Nobia Dunn
Howard Kilmatrick
Robert Faeton
Mineral Wells to Cite for 1812 Class Reunion
Members of the 1912 Comanche High School graduating class plan a reunion in Mineral Wells this weekend with special guests including Ola Cunningham, R F Holloway, Gayle Atwood, and Lonnie Peterson. Seventeen graduates existed in 1912. ten have confirmed attendance. The class roll listed president Sanford Moodie secretary Rebecca Bradshaw and thirteen others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Mineral Wells
Ola Cunningham
R. F. Holloway
Ranger
Gayle Atwood
Lonnie Peterson
California
Florida
Arrow Head
Sanford Moodie
Rebecca Bradshaw
Myrtle Alsup
Marvel Carson
Hugh Clarke
Lester Collins
Berta Kelley
Ousley K. Huddleston
Leila Mitchell
Arnold Steubing
Dessie Rock
Martin Peterson
Alma Robinson
Jonnie Wilson
Aubrey Findley
Kiva Lena Dodson
Baby Bond Drive Promises Safe Small Investor Returns
Comanche Postmaster J Lanes cites U S Government Baby Bond plan as ideal for small investors. Bonds mature in ten years with 2.9 percent interest compounded semi annually and are easy to purchase by post office money orders and cashable after sixty days.</s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. Lanes
Comanche
Eanes
United States Savings
United States
United States Savines
Mineral Wells Visitors Stay with Local Family
Mr and Mrs Gayle Atwood and two sons from Mineral Wells spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Jess Stwood and Mrs Eo MM Latics in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Atwond
Jess Stwood
Cattle TB Testing to Begin in Comanche County
A county led program with Federal support will test cattle starting Monday to curb bovine TB. Veterinarians will visit farms to test cows while beef operations with 50 head or more test 10 percent. County cost is about 100 dollars with an estimated return near 2,590 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
J. A. Barton
N. L. Noyse
Noyse
Barton
R. S. McCharen
High Ranking Seniors Aamed at Comanche Hick School
Leo Hoffman top honor graduate as Supt W G Barrett releases honor roll. Yeune Hoffman posts 98 5 6 average among seniors in several years. Second honors go to Nan Pate with 95 12 supporting scores. Harry Huffman third with 64 4 7 average. Other honorees include Dorothy Cauley 98 8 15 and Maudine Braziel 98 5 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoffman
Charles Hoffman
Comanche Hick School
W. G. Barrett
Yeune Hoffman
Nan Pate
W. A. Pate
Herry Huffman
Dorothy Cauley
W. C. Cauley
Maudine Braziel
Otis R Braziel
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Roe
Rem
Snoopers
R. A, Luker
R. B. Cross
Townsend Bill
Washington Dispatch
Lanes
Woyse
Majestic Theatre
Ricardo Cortez
Mary Astor
John Wayne
Sun-Mon
Myrna Loy
Cary Grant
Warner Baxter
Will Rogers
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