Women Fear Reopening Gary Tenderloin Sparks Clash
In Gary Indiana churchwomen and WCTU members patrol Jefferson Street arguing against reopening the redlight district. business leaders counter with a petition to mayor Knotts urging reopening citing graft and community danger. The standoff sparks a bitter local dispute over vice zoning and enforcement.
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Gary
Ind
Jefferson Street
Thomas E. Knotts
Church
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Third Annual Socialist Reunion in Comanche County
The third annual Socialist encampment for Comanche County opened Thursday in McPherson Park. Speakers included J. C. Thompson Texarkana A. S. Bradley Mullen C. W. Harris and Clarence Nugent. Large crowds gathered as amusement rides and shows arrived. Local organizers aim to make this the greatest socialist gathering yet.
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Comanche County
McPherson Park
J. C. Thompson
Texarkana
A. S. Bradley
Mullen
C. W. Harris
Chicamingo
Oklahoma
Clarence Nugent
Stephenville
Tom A. Hickey
Halletsville
Texas Amusement Company
Mssrs
J. A. Moore
G. L. Teague
Knights of Pythias Orphans Home Impresses Visitors
Dr. and Mrs. Garrison praise the Weatherford orphans home run by Knights of Pythias as highly organized. They note 100 children, a 250 acre farm, dairy, steams, chickens, goats and hogs, with a disciplined, family like system under Mr. and Mrs. Valentine.
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Knights of Tythias
Weatherford
F. G. Garrison
Ave. C. Polytechnic
J. E. Valentine
Tomato Canning Demonstrations Reported Across County
Commissioners note two public canning demonstrations led by Mrs. L J Kittles with J KR Palmer and Miss Rogers amid rising tomato yields. Demonstrations at Comanche High School Farm and Proctor attracted about 40 and 1 attendees, respectively, with Proctor girls showing strong interest in tomatoes.
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L. J. Kittles
Comanche County
J. KR. Palmer
Miss Rogers
College Station
Comanche High School
Obituary of Comanche County settler Brothers Roe
M A Roe, a long time Comanche county resident and church deacon, died August 9 1943 at 4 30 pm at his home five miles northwest of Comanche. He was 59 years three months old and buried August 10 at 4 pm in Stag Creek cemetery. He leaves a companion seven children two brothers in Alabama and Texas one half brother two sisters and many relatives. The community mourns a faithful member and deacon. B B Garrett.
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M. A. Roe
Comanche County
Comanche
Stag Creek
Roe
Alabama
Shelby County
Texas
Church
B. B. Garrett
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Henry H. Ladd
Hasse
Ladd Mercantile Comp’y
Hasse, Texas
Weatherford Institution
Commissioners Court
County Commissioners’ Court
Gustine
Gustine Independent
Proctor Mercantile Company
Proctor
Platt- Stamy House Company
Sipe Springs
M. E. Hall
Creamer and Dingler
John L. Lewis
DeLeon and German Road
Gustine Pool Hall
Burl McKenzie
Jokkie W. Burks
Lunacy Commission
Drs. L. B.thomas
J. W. Carson
A. J. Gray
Messrs. . Ll. Cox
M. K. Witt
Sam Wilkinson
Towie
Jakkie W. Burks
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