Women threaten Gary tenderloin owners in fight over re opening
In Mary Indiana on August 13 churchwomen and WCTU members patrol Gary's former tenderloin district vowing to publish names of owners of houses used for immoral purposes if the redlight area is reopened. One hundred business leaders urge Mayor Knotts to reopen the district saying its closure has driven disorderly inmates into better neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Knotts
Gary
Jefferson Street
Church
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Third Annual Socialist Reunion at McPherson Park
The third annual Socialist encampment in Comanche County opened Thursday at McPherson Park with speakers J. C. Thompson A S Bradley C W Harris and Clarence Nugent among early arrivals. By Thursday afternoon 1500 people were present and city boosters expect 3000 by Friday. The Dallas area Amusement Company shows provide entertainment as organizers push to make this the largest Socialist gathering yet. Municipal campaign tensions grow as the mayor seeks re election and property disclosure and district issues spark debate on vice and segregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Messrs
J. A. Moore
G. L. Teague
Knights of Pythias Home Highly Commended
Dr. and Mrs. Garrison praise the Leights of Sythias Orphans Home at Weatherford describing it as well organized and harmonious. They note 100 children on a 250 acre farm with dairy, laundry, and livestock, taught duties from sewing to farming, and commend Mr. Valentine and staff for their care and leadership.
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Sythias
Weatherford
F. G. Garrison
Ave. C
J. E. Valentine
Dr. Garrison
Mr. Valentine
Tomato Canning Demonstrations and County Court Actions
Commissioner court in regular session reports two tomato canning demonstrations led by Mrs L J Kittles with J R Palmer and Miss Rogers, noting good yields and community interest. The file covers pool hall election results, road damage awards, election officer pay, tax levy corrections, amendment outcomes, and the county treasurer’s quarterly balance of 11,991.36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Kittles
Comanche County
J. R. Palmer
Miss Rogers
College Station
Comanche High School
Sallie Sherrill
Comanche High School Girls’ Tomato Club
Proctor
Proctor Public School
Proctor Mercantile Company
Platt. Stamy House Company
Sipe Springs
M. E. Hall
Creamer and Dingler
John L. Lewis
DeLeon and German Road
Gustine Pool Hall
Jakkie W. Burks
Death of Comanche County settler Brother Roe
One of Comanche county's early settlers, Brother Roe, died at his home on August 9 1943 at 4 30 p m aged 59 years 3 months. He leaves a companion and seven children, two brothers in Alabama and Texas, two sisters and many relatives. He was a deacon and faithful church member. burial at Stag Creek cemetery on August 10 at 4 p m. B B Garrett.
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A. Roe
Comanche County
Comanche
Stag Creek
Roe
Alabama
Shelby County
Texas
Church
B. B. Garrett
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Indiana
Henry H. Ladd
Hasse
Ladd Mercantile Comp’y
K. OF
P. Home
Weatherford Institution
Commissioners Court
County Commissioners’ Court
Gustine
Gustine Independent
Burl McKenzie
Jokkie W. Burks
Drs. L. B. Thomas
J. W. Carson
A. J. Gray
C.L. Cox
M. K. Witt
Sam Wilkinson
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