Special Session Called Over Insurance and Appropriation Bills
Governor Ferguson issued a proclamation calling a special session for April 29 to consider the general appropriation bill and the Gibson insurance bill. The plan hinges on modifying the Robison insurance law to align with Gibson while leaving tax debts to courts, amid debate over tax refunds to retiring companies and fairness to staying insurers.
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Ferguson
Gibson Insurance
Robinson Insurance
Gibson
Texas
Court House Notes Tie Two Couples in June Nuptials
Uford Davis and Miss Jessie Cray wed Jed F. Palmer and Miss Eula L. Looney in a double ceremony reported in local court house notes.
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Uford Davis
Miss Jessie
Cray, Jed F. Palmer
Eula L. Looney
Births Near Comanche Chronicle
Visits of the stork report several births near Comanche. A boy to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gleaton, a girl to Bob Irby, a girl to Co. C. Westfall, a boy to J. H. Carr, a boy to W. M. Cooper, a girl to A. T. Perry, a boy to Preston Lewis, and a boy to J. K. Boyd, all near Comanche.
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Stork
G. W. Gleaton
Comanche
Bob Irby
Co. C. Westfall
J. H. Carr
W. M. Cooper
A. T. Perry
Preston
Lewis
J. K. Boyd
Real Estate Transfers In DeLeon And Comanche Areas
J R Bagwell to K M Vanzandt 119 acres off B IK Walker survey for 7500. A E Hamporn to K M Van zandt blocks 1-4 Heath addition DeLeon 160. J T Clements to H K Denton x acres in NE quarter of sec 46 for 2815. J S Alexander to W D Alexander 127 acres off J Cleveland survey for 3750. G A Brown to J C Settles 40 acres SE quarter sec 28 D & D A land partition. J C Settles to G A Brown 40 S B Todd to Clyde C Kirk 80 by 150 ft out of block 45 original plat Comanche for 1000.
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J. R. Bagwell
K. M. Vanzandt
B. IK
Walker
A. E. Hamporn
Heath Addition
DeLeon
J. T. Clements
H. K. Denton
J. S. Alexander
W. D. Alexandre
J. Cleveland
G. A. Brown
J. C. Settles
D. A
D. A. Land
S. B. Todd
Clyde C. Kirk
Comanche
District Court Proceedings Summary With Divorces and Judgments
The grand jury returns 21 indictments including 17 misdemeanors and four felonies. Divorces granted for Mattie Lewis and Lela Smith. Multiple lawsuits awarded judgments for plaintiffs on notes and foreclosures of liens against Newman, Blakemore, Evans, Settles, and others. Defendants win in personal damages against Texas Central Railway Company.
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Mattie Lewis
W. E. Lewis
J. E. Deely
Guardian
R. B. Newman
W. R. Harris
Beshears
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Natt Holman Et al
G. A. Brown
J. C. Settles
Lou Jackman
Emma Blakemore
David T. Evans
J. C
Lela Smith
J.C. Smith
Mattie Sharp
Texas Central Railway Company
The Chief Exponent Seeks Agricultural Innovations From Neighbors
The Chief Exponent urges farmers to send practical farming hog raising and community improvement ideas to publish for local benefit. It asks for experiments and plans that helped others under similar conditions so neighbors can adopt better methods and outcomes.
Remedies for Insects and Plant Pests in County
The notice prescribes lime sulfur solution and Bordeaux mixture for apple trees to fight Codling Moth and aphids, with arsenate of lead alternatives. It details mixing ratios and timing, plus a arsenate of lead kerosene spray for the potato beetle and guidance on dilution for tender plants, signed by D. F. Eaton, Democratic Agent.
Sunday School Rally at Sipe Springs
The County B Y P A and Sunday School Rally progresses in Sipe Springs with many Comanche attendees expected from Saturday night into Sunday. A large crowd is anticipated as the Christian church ladies plan tea and accompaniments on Wednesday afternoon May 5 at Mrs Hilton Burka's residence. attendees are asked to bring ten cents.
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Sipe Springs
Comanche
Ladies of the Christian Church
Hilton Burka
Bryson School House Weather and Local News
Rain has benefited crops with wheat and oats looking well. R. F. Carter and family visited his daughter Mrs. Cunningham near Newburg on Saturday. Carter's niece recently broke an arm but is recovering. Mr. Stone and John Carter returned from South Texas.
Our Honor Roll Names List Of Graduates And Contributors
The article presents a long honor roll featuring numerous individuals including Bryson Burton Simmons Williams Lusk Parker Eaton Keller Tate Lindley Armstrong Bozeman Land Gilbreath Hannah Bettis Stuart Irby Powers Swann Belt Brown Hall Currier Cash Bowling Cox Foster Hogan Decker Stephenson Brown Ledbetter Clark Perkins Morgan Brooks Keith Floyd Adcock Rice Mason Dowdy Allen Wooley Hill house Holland Bolton Smart Johnson Tatum Andress Fray zer Rudd Kemp Adams Steele.
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Will Bryson
R. J. Burton
B. F. Simmons
W. W. Williams
W. D. Lusk
Percy Parker
Prof. Eaton
R. M. Keller
J. H. Tate
Dwight Lindley
N. P. Armstrong
E. C. Bozeman
J. W. Land
J. T. Gilbreath
J. H. Hannah
KE. C. Bettis
Sadie Stuart
Irby
J. W. Powers
J. H. Swann
John Belt
A. R. Brown
Ison Brown
M. K. Bingham
W. E. Wilson
Acie Phillips
T. 8. Brown
H. D. Stevenson
Ll. W. Ellis
L. R. McClintock
M. P. Spoonemore
L. L. Lane
J. L. Padgett
W. J. Morris
A. L. Hall
J. W. Currier
C. W. Cash
C. C. Bowling
J. E. Cox
R. W. Foster
G. E. Hogan
J. F. Decker
W. W. Stephenson
J. W. Brown
H. K. Ledbetter
J. C. Clark
S. C. Perkins
J. P. Morgan
J. H. Brooks
J. L. Keith
G. F. Kemp
W. 5. Adams
G. W. Steele
Unveiling Planned at Indian Creek Cemetery
An unveiling ceremony and monument dedication will be held at Indian Creek cemetery on the second Sunday in May. All are invited to attend, especially visiting camps, says Clerk S. S. Smith.
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Indian Creek Cemetery
S. S. Smith
Brownwood Comanche Track Meet Set for Saturday
Brownwood and Comanche old rivals prepare for a full track meet this Saturday in Brownwood. Both teams aim to win each event and Comanche seeks to erase last fall's football defeat. Spectators are urged to attend and cheer the home team.
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Brownwood
May folks travel to Comanche after mud
Five cars carried a group to Comanche Sunday despite mud. Passengers included J T Miller and family with Miss Bean, R M Medcalf and family with Miss Thelma Snipes, B F Anthony and T D Snipes with Dr A M Bowden, Corinne Ray, Rouble Ellis, Naomi Allen, Mrs Pearl Allen and Dr Homer Bowden in Bowden car, and Berkley Glenn, Geo Laswell, Edmon Laswell, Henry Spence and Ed Welch with May Messenger driving.
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Comanche
J.T. Miller
Bean
R. M. Medcalf
Thelma Snipes
B. F. Anthony
T. D. Snipes
A. M. Bowden
Corinne Ray
Higginbothams Two Urgent Advertisements
Read our two unusually important advertisements in this paper. You are vitally interested and should read every word of them. Higginbotham's.
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Higginbotham's
Prohibition Rally Draws Large Local Crowd
Dr. A. J. Barton and Cyclone Davis spoke to a packed Wednesday evening audience. Rev. Curlee of the Baptist church introduced Barton, head of the Texas Anti-Saloon League, who outlined the league’s plans to wage a dry campaign nationwide and urged signed weekly pledges. Cyclone Davis followed with a vigorous account of his prohibition battles and his skill in debates.
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A. J. Barton
Cyclone Davis
Curlee
The
Baptist Ehurgh
Barton
Anti Saloon League of
Texas
Dr. Barton
League
Anti-Saloon League
Prof. Holloway
Mr. Davis
Primary Graduates to Get Diplomas
Primary and grammar school graduates will receive diplomas marking completion of courses and promotion to the next high er school. Mrs. Godbold trains the classes for close of year exercises featuring folk dances and songs. The eleventh grade high school play is progressing with Miss Ola Cunningham coaching.
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Ola Cunningham
City Council Keeps Bob Graham as Fire Chief
At last Monday's meeting the city council continued Bob Graham as fire chief with satisfactory service. Firemen were granted six tickets to attend the state firemen's convention in Waco. City Attorney Graham was tasked to study the Comanche Telephone Exchange and the Comanche Light and Power Co. franchise and report at the next meeting.
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Bob Graham
Waco
Graham
Comanche Telephone Exchange
Comanche Light and Power Co
School clubs and track meet announced for Saturday
Mr Connley spoke on the Baby Beef Club Corn Club Tomato Club and Egg Circle to students interested. Comanche Brownwood and De Leon plan a track meet here Saturday with 25 cent admission and a warm contest anticipated.
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Connley
Comanche
Brownwood
de Leon
Notice The Comanche High School Alumni Dues Request
AIL members are asked to send annual dues of 50 cents at once. Miss Martha Wetzel at Dudley's store or Mrs. Pink Mc Crary will issue receipts for money sent. The success of the next meeting depends on you.
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AIL
Martha Wetzel
Dudley’s
Pink McCrary
Man Drowns in Colorado River at Ballinger
James D. Morgan aged about 28 years drowned near Ballinger in the Colorado river shortly before midnight. He and others were on the river. Morgan could not swim and his body was not recovered after several hours of search as it drifted downstream.
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Ballinger
James D. Morgan
Colorado River
Old paint repurposed from buggies by Cotten & Smith
S E Linder reports in the rear of Cotten and Smith's Shop that old paint has been collected from buggies and is now being used elsewhere.
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S. E. Linder
Cotten & Smith’s
Marketing Association Plans May 10 Hog and Cattle Ship Day
The Comanche Marketing Association sets a May 10 shipment date for hogs and cattle to reduce heat stress for producers. Dr. R. M. Harkey and Clarence Ousley from the Government and A. & M. College extension service will discuss keeping county money circulating locally and the county marketing plan. The group also aims to ship poultry in small lots, with crates being prepared for express shipment to nearby markets. The first poultry shipment is planned for Saturday May 1.
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Comanche Marketing Association
R. M. Harkey
Clarence Ousley
A. & M. College Extension Service
Comanche
Lane
Peter Moodie dies at 103 in Comanche Texas
Peter Moodie a well known citizen died at his home in Comanche on Tuesday April 27 and was buried the next day. Born in Glasgow Scotland October 12 1843 he moved to the United States in 1864 settling in Heron Robison county Texas. A noted contractor he built many courthouses in Texas and Louisiana including Comanche Granbury Clarksville Jasper Rusk Crockett Shreveport and the Simmons College at Abilene. Funeral services were led by Rev Gray of Brownwood and five of Moodie’s children followed his bier.
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Peter Moodie
Comanche
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Moodie
Glasgow
Scotland
United States
Heron
Robison County
Texas
Emily Hudson
Marshall
Maggie Louise
Lizzie Mae
James Robert
Peter
Emily Hudson Moodie
Moodie
Ridley Sanford
Milledgeville
Theodore Sanford
Malcom Eugene
Mary Ridley
Greenville
P. Moodie
Granbury
Clarksville
Jasper
Rusk, Crockett
Shreveport
Carnegie Library
Houston
Simmons College
Abilene
Baseball Fans Plan Four-Team League in Comanche
Local fans organize a four team baseball league to be staged in Comanche, aiming to boost community games and local interest. Organizers emphasize amateur clubs and informal competition among residents.
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Comanche
Blackeyes touted as best market pea by Higginbotham’s
In market notes Higginbotham’s recommends blackeyes as the superior market pea. They point out blackeyes fetch double the price of Whippoorwill and are paying 4 cents per bushel today, urging pea planters to switch.
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Higginbotham’s
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D. F. Eaton
Dem. Agt
MAZDA
Hotpoint Grill
Neely-Harre
Comanche Light & Power Co
Comanche High School
Dr. Harkey
Assn
Rev. Gray
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