District Court Opens as Grand Jury Impaneled in Comanche
The district court opened Monday with Judge Eidson delaying until 1 p m to empanel the grand jury after a high exemption rate. The panel includes foreman D R Eanes of Comanche and members from Sidney Osmanche Sipe Springs Newbury Lamkin Gustine De Leon and more. Civil dockets seen through Wednesday included judgments by default divorces and dismissals. Jurors for the week named include D V Coker N W unds T D Robinet W A Tipps H Durham and many others from Comanche De Leon Sidney Gustine and surrounding areas. John B Chilton returned from Dawson county reporting ranch rests in shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eidson
D. R. Eanes
Comanche
Foreman
W. L. Jackson
Sidney
N. N. Durham
Osmanche
F. L. Little
Sipe Springs
W. A. Cunningham
Newbury
M. D. Carmichael
Lamkin
C. F. Laker
Proctor
O. L. Parker
de Leon
Rt. 2
C. S. Allen
Comanche R. F. D
A. D. Pettit
Gustine
J. J. Grisham
J. W. Prater
Wilson
Maggie Marie Hall
Homer Hall
A. R. Oxford
Montex Corporation
Plantiff
W. H. McDonald
Lola G. McDonald
Jess Mills
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Lottie Webb
A. W. Webb
R. W. Gray
M. A. Rock
Et al
Celia Whitlock
John Whitlock Llvorce
J. M. McCrary
Stewart Pkin
Laintiff
F. C. Wagnon
Duke of Blin Oil Company
Sarah E. Carnes
W. T. Kindley
D. V. Coker
N. W. Unds
T. D. Robinet
Deon
W. A. Tipps
H. Durham
T. M.lasgow
W. C. Hawns
S. E. Glover
Leon
R. C. Morris
H. Redwine
J. D. Swearing
Hasse
R. Wallace
C. D
J. D. Allen
L. Lightfoot
S. C. Bars
T. J.ey
Dublin
Georgenes
Potatoes See Growing Interest In Comanche County
Rains boost potato growing interest as growers plan to plant slips now. H J R Gille reports high reservations for seed slips while the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club push for a curing plant. Letters from Texas and Arkansas buyers show strong market look, urging quick arrangements for slips and marketing readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. N. Durham
H. J. R. Gille
Mr. Gille
Chamber of Commerce On Lions
Comanche
Chamber At Commerce and Lions Club
Comanche County
Secy
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Kansas City Journal
Houston
Dallas News
Louisiana
Arkansas
Santa Fe
Ballinger
San Angelo
Winters
Brownwood
S. C. Rigney
Gulf State Bank
Post Office Construction Progress in Comanche
W F Stewart and H Grogan of Deans and Grogan contractors arrived in Comanche to oversee the new post office project. The firm, known for post office buildings in Louisiana Georgia, expects completion by July first after recent work on a federal building in Thibodaux Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Stewart
Deans & Grogan
Williamstown
Mass
Comanche
Grogan
Stewart
Thibodaux
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
Steiwart
Pecan Belt Highway Grading Near City Limits
Workers report substantial progress on the Pecan Belt Highway with grading within about a mile and a half of the city limits after several weeks of rain. The pace reflects ongoing construction efforts despite weather disruptions.
Bitten by Dog Supposed to Be Mad
S. Smith of Sidney three miles southwest was bitten by a suspected mad dog Thursday morning. The dog was killed and its head sent to the Pasteur Institute at Austin Thursday evening. The dog belonged to Brown Hembrey, a neighbor, and is said to have bitten several head of stock in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Smith
Sidney
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Brown Hembrey
Mayfete Pageant Planned at Fleming Park
A Mayfete will be given at Fleming Park next Friday May 1 at 8 p.m. directed by Mrs Romeo Walker. The entertainment will be a pageant with many attractive specialty features.
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Fleming Park
Flem Park
Romeo Walker
Comanche ISD Trustees Outline Budget Finances and Plans
The Comanche Independent School District trustees report a decline in taxable values from 1920 to this year and rising indebtedness. They note a 68 cent maintenance tax, a 1 dollar total levy, and a $6,475 deficit in the sinking fund. They consider using existing funds and options for future school financing.
Honors Won by Comancheans at District Meet
George G. Smith and Arthur Jones of Comanche won first in senior boys debates at the Brownwood district meet and will advance to the State meet in Austin. Graham Smoot placed second in senior boys declamations among thirteen contestants. Comanche County led in junior girls declamations with Virginia Hall of Elm Grove taking top honors. Track results included Carl Stewart with a third and fourth place and Clinton Thompson fourth. High school declamation saw Comanche De Leon Comyn and Proctor share six of twelve places. Local Judge Tom J Cunningham and his Austin family visited Comanche relatives last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Smith
Arthur Jones
Comanche
Brownwood
Austin
Graham Smoot
Comanche County
Virginia Hall
Elm Grove
Carl Stewart
Clinton Thompson
de Leon
Comyn
Proctor
Lillian Pittman
Evelyn Kenchen de Leon
Bedford Stone
Hershal Barnes
Richard Weaver
Cornerstone of New De Leon Church to Be Laid Sunday
Rev. J N Campbell says the cornerstone of the new Baptist church at De Leon will be laid Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o clock. Dr. Forrest Maddox of Comanche will be the principal speaker for the occasion. All friends are urged to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New de Leon Church
J. N. Campbell
New Baptist Church
de Leon
Forrest Maddox
Comanche
Dr. Campbell
Special this week at Novit's Economy Store
Three dozen suitcases priced at 98 cents each are offered in a weekly sale at Novit's Economy Store. The promotion emphasizes bulk quantities and low prices to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novit
Comanche Public Schools Close Week of May 23
Comanche public schools will close the week beginning May 23. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. M. Wynne and commencement address by Rev. J. D. Smoot set for May 23 and May 25 respectively. About 39 students expected to graduate from the high school. Senior class list includes William Carnes and Faye Allen among others. Superintendent Barrett notes five weeks remain, total enrollment near 800, with 662 current. state inspector praised the system and outlined remaining requirements.
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Comanche
J. M. Wynne
J. D. Smoot
William Carnes
Gus Cheatham
Winston Couch
Doyle Dillard
Wyane Dingus
Aldeane Dutton
Winifred Garner
Arthur Jones
Bailey Masters
Tor Moore
Kermit Neel
Donovan Palmer
George G. Smith
Graham Smoot
Oran Stovall
Carl Stewart
Clinton Thompson
Curtis Wilson
Herbert Williams
Faye Allen
Lemoine Adcock
Alma Carter
Inez Carter
Hildred Cauley
Effie Cottrell
Rosa Fisher
Gwendolyn Findley
Berta Woodson
Beatrice Guthrie
Blanche Goosby
Opal Hood
Coralie Kittle
Lucille Stewart
Maude Wallace Jewell
White
Ruth Wilhelm
Mary Wynne
Edith Cottrell
Barrett
Consolidation of Districts To Be Discussed
A meeting will be held at Creamer tomorrow night to discuss consolidation of Bron, Shiloh, Cross Roads, and Hicks Corner schools. Co Supt Gantz and J Bydamyne will speak on educational matters with citizens invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamer
Co. Supt. Gantz
J. Bydamyne
Hebron
Shiloh
Cross Roads
Hicks Corner
Howard and Walker cases affirmed in Co manche county
Reports from higher courts in Thursday’s papers stated that the Howard and Walker cases from Co manche county had been affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Walker
Comanche County
Comanche Girl Makes UT Business Honor Roll
Miss Patty Jay of Comanche appears on the honor roll of the University of Texas School of Business Administration for the term just closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Gire
Patty Jay
School of Business Administration
University of Texas
Comanche County Youth Killed in Bridge Accident
Burleson Braim 18, son of Tolbert Braim, died after a Ford Coupe hit the Helmsley creek bridge on the Hamilton road near Comanche. The crash tore a deep throat wound, he died within ten minutes. two companions escaped unharmed. Burial followed Sunday at Albin cemetery with Rev. W. M. Scott officiating.
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Burleson Braim
Tolbert Braim
Shiloh
Comanche
Helmsley Creek
Hamilton Road
Fleming
Tward Fleming
Bannister
Young Braim
Gilbreath
Burleson Baim
Albin
W. M. Scott
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Ohn B. Chilton
Dawson County
Pittsburg
Comanche Independent School District
Elec
George E. Smith
E. E. Anthony
W. H. Rowland
I. M. Cochran
J. W. Littlejohn
W. J. House
F. E. Adams
Tom J
Cunningham
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