Comanche Melons Fetch Record Prices From State Auction
One of the choicest cars of water melons shipped from Comanche this year was sent by J B Alvis. J H Blair, the buyer, says it was among the best selected cars in Texas. Melons averaged 34 to 35 pounds, were well colored and matured, and brought $13 per ton, a better price than Weatherford melons in the 34 pounds class.
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Comanche
J. B. Alvis
J. H Blair
Texas
Weatherford
Blair
Mrs Emmett Gore dies after wedding week
Mrs Myrtle Hafley Gore widow of Emmett Gore died suddenly Saturday night at the Gore hotel in Hamilton Texas. They had married Friday July 24 and were in town with friends when she became ill and died within minutes. She was born September 25 1899 and had worked at the Gore hotel. Burial was at Mercer Gap with Rev B F Hearn presiding. Survived by two sisters and three brothers who were all present for the funeral.
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Myrtle Hafley Gore
Emmett
Doc) Gore
Gore Hotel
Emmett Gore
Myrtle Hafley
Mercer Gap
B. F. Hearn
Comanche
C. E. de Hart
J. S. Pipes
Hamilton
W. E. Hafley
A. H. Hafley
el Paso
R. O Hafley
Thurber
Controlling Worms with Arsenical Sprays and Dust Techniques
Advice outlines arsenical treatments for pests, detailing calcium arsenate, lead arsenate, and Paris Green for liquid and dry use. It warns lime to prevent leaf burn, notes early worm appearance, and urges early brood control to reduce subsequent damage. Dust cotton while wet to help poison adherence.
Old Springs School Building Sealed Bid Notice
Trustees of the Vandyke Consolidated Independent School District will receive sealed bids for the old Springs school building and two acres of land. Bids may be submitted for either the site or the building or both. Bids accepted until 5 pm Tuesday evening August 11. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Walter Grigsell, Secretary. Comanche Route 4 (ite).
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Vandyke Consolidated Independent School
Walter Grigsel
Sec
Community fruit industry plan outlined by chamber and Lions
A joint meeting of agri cultural committees of the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club adopted nine resolutions to promote a commercial fruit industry in Comanche. They urge careful variety selection, 90 percent of acreage in chosen varieties, verified nursery stock, farmer engagement, possible canning and Welch grape juice factories, orchard land terracing, publicity, road improvements, and periodic fruit growers schools.
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Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club of
Comanche
Horticultural Department
A. & M. College
Welch
United effort urged for fruit industry reform
The text calls for immediate action and a united conference of experts and experienced growers to adopt the best practices in fruit growing. A small committee should study East Texas and Ozark Arkansas methods to spread accurate knowledge. The pledge commits farmers merchants professionals and organizations to a focused, resolute effort toward high success.
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East
Texas
Ozark
Arkansas
Farm Club Boys Describe Short Course Trip to A and M
Nine Comanche County Club boys along with County Agent J A Barton and H I Gants attended the Short Course at Texas A M College. They toured business departments livestock poultry and grain judging and visited a modern farm with two row cultivators. They enjoyed games shows and excursions including hot wells at Marlin and a skyscraper in Waco and noted over 500 girls attended statewide.
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Farm Club
J- A, Barton
College Station
Marlin
Waco
John Stephenson
Lloyd Halbrook
Charlie Nelson
Notable county trip praises Lions Club and Texas A&M visit
The speaker thanks the Lions Club and local businessmen of Comanche and De Leon for aid during a weeklong program at Texas A&M College. Four groups toured multiple departments and received valuable instruction in various lines of business, with hopeful sentiments for continued county support.
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Lions Club
Comanche and
de Leon
Texas A. & M. College
Comanche County Club Boys Attend A M College Short Course
Nine Comanche county club boys journeyed July 26 to the A and M College Short Course with County Agent J A Barton and County Superintendent H L Gantz. They traveled via Hamilton Clifton Waco Hearne Bryan and reached College Station to Leger Hall. The next day about 600 attendees organized in Assembly Hall and split into four groups to tour campus facilities and enjoy activities including a self conducted baseball game and a community play in Harris county. The group planned to elect a president and secretary on Tuesday morning.
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Hood Littlefield
A. & M. College
Comanche County Club
Court House
A. and M. College
Comanche
J. A. Barton
H. L. Gantz
Hamilton
Clifton
Waco
Hearne
Bryan
College Station
Leger Hall
Assembly Hall
Harris County
Speaker W. M. W. Splawn to speak at Comanche church
The State University president W. M. W. Splawn is confirmed as a speaker during Comanche week of services for the new Baptist church celebration, expected to begin about the first of September.
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W. M. W. Splawn
the State University
Comanche
New Baptist Church
Rain Brings New Hope to Comanche County
A county wide rain fell in Comanche late last week, bringing a little over an inch on Thursday night and Friday morning. The steady showers and cooler conditions followed, prompting updated outlooks for crops. Late feed crops are being planted and cotton prospects improved after the rain.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Keen Interest in Developments at the Trojan Well
Coman che people visit the Trojan well on the Scott tract between Proctor and Comyn as oil men arrive from across the country. Observers report the well at about 2,000 feet in oil with two heads and a possible 4,000 feet target after a cave-in clearing. Leases sold around the well total about fifty at prices from 1250 to 25 per acre, and abstract offices report unusual activity this week.
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Scott Tract
Proctor
Comyn
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonight At Court Rouge
The regular monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting will be in the district court room tonight at eight o clock. General business will be discussed and plans for fruit berry and truck development will be considered with a special invitation to farmers of the section to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mon-Tex to Begin Gas Pipeline Laying Soon
Fort Worth based Mon-Tex Co. expects to start laying pipe for the Sipe Springs to Comanche gas line within days. Completion in under 30 days would bring gas to Comanche around September 1, with Mayor Eanes noting the city’s distribution work will begin about the same time. Three cars of pipe have arrived and two more are due, totaling five cars ready for installation.
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Mon-Tex Company of
Fort Worth
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Eanes
Ross Reunion Held at Home of C R Carruth
A large family reunion for the late J A Ross was hosted by C R Carruth on Sabanno creek four miles west of De Leon. Attendees included numerous Ross relatives from De Leon, Sidney, Comanche and Gorman, with a bountiful dinner under pecan trees. The event voted to become an annual gathering, honoring J A Ross who came to Texas in 1884 and died in 1910.
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J. A Ross
C. R. Carruth
Sabanno Creek
de Leon
J. A. Ross
Texas
Mississippi
Comanche County
Mr. Ross
Mollie Ross
Ira
Claud Ross
Sidney
Archie Boyd
Daviddie
Elwood Boyd
Otis Clayton
Comanche
J. T. Ross
Bertha Ross
C. A. Greenwalt
Lewis Greenwalt
Roy
Mary Alice
Virginia
Louise
Billie Greenwalt
Mary Carruth
Stanley Carruth
Lon Ross
Willie Ross
Gorman
S. L Mull
Mollie Muir
Joyce Ernest
Bob Mull
Suez
Vera Jobe
Wichita Falls
Frank Ross
Margaret
Nancy Steddum
Mt. Calm
Pearl Boyd
Ronnie Ferguson
Eulalie Hilley Sidney
Geneva Coley
Francis Coley
M_ A. Mull
Mrs. T. J. England Dies at Indian Gap
Mrs. T. J. England of Indian Gap died at her brother D. L. Gore's home on Saturday August 1 after a brief illness. She had just turned eighty and had lived in Comanche county forty years. Her husband died last November and she resided with her brother since. Burial was in Union Cemetery at Gustine with services by C. C. Walker.
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T. J. England
D. L. Gore
Indian Gap
QUHODL Trustees Meet Tomorrow
As announced last week the annual county actual trustee conference will be held in the district court POOR Saturday August 8th. A very interesting program has been arranged.
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SAR
Berns
Artie Drennon
Rain
Fage
C. OF C
Court Rouge
Mon-Tex
Gao
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