MX 4-H Clubs Compete In Round-Up Fair
Lamkin took first with 412 points in the Comanche Round-Up fair, Hasse second at 287.5, Beattie third at 225, with Robinson Springs 185 and Sidney 167. Beattie elected president Hezzie n Beattie and Vera Hancock named secretary as J Barton notes the event as highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasse
Beattie
Robinson Springs
Couma
Sidney
Hezzien of
Vera Hancock
J. Barton
Greeting Neighbors as Marrs Visits Comanche Figures In 19th Century Tale
State Superintendent S N Marrs visits Comanche to address the county steel while Sheriff T Gilbreath renews acquaintance with a former chef from ty years past He recalls the exact corner of the room noting Gilbreath as a pupil under Marrs in 1886 Also present Mrs R W Scurry H Stewart attend Presbyterian Encampment in Irving Rev Tom H Gallaher visits Dallas Miss Jo Frank Stamey Benite and Mr C Platt with L F Sumner and Edmmmer family members spend time with relatives in Comanche
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Marrs
Comanche Bay
County Steel
T. Gilbreath
Ir. Gilbreath
Stephenville
Marrs
Gilbreath
New Commercial Lighting Rate Announced by T P L Co
W P Murphey of Texas Power & Light announces a new commercial lighting rate with a flat charge based on maximum demand and a stepped meter rate. The top step falls to 7c from 12.5c, second to 5c from 10c, and third to 3c from 6c per kilowatt hour. The rate is optional and takes effect with next bills for hotels, schools, offices, shops, and other business users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Murphey
Texas Power & Light Company
Averaece
Murphey
Texas Power& Light Company
Special offer on photographs from Rogers and Price Studio
A 10 day promotion offers one dozen photographs for 1.50 dollars at Rogers and Price Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers and Price Studio
Statutory case arrests in Demmitt Rusk and Houston Lancaster
Demmitt Rusk was arrested Monday and Houston Lancaster Tuesday on statutory charges. Both were released on a thousand dollar bond to await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demmitt Rusk
Houston Lancaster
Leaf Worm Poison Pays In Cotton Fight
In Texas farmers report success with calcium arsenate for leaf worm control. Huffman uses two sacks applied along rows, about two pounds per acre, while Finson sees results with dusting. Randle losses prompt readiness for next crop, and Stark cites brush drag with growing poison scarcity as a concern ahead of larger worm pressures. J A Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. E. Huffman
Jiusse
Mr. Huffman
Joan Finseon
Mr. Pinsen
Huffman
T. R. Randle
Stark
Hasse
Texas
Poultry Worms Cited As Major Disease Cause
The notice discusses intestinal worms in poultry as a direct or indirect cause of most poultry diseases and promotes a worming preparation. It mentions a single effective dose and lists sales by Norgid and Pratey and Mrs. B Daniel with family, and Mrs. Bennie Virk of Hamilton travelling from Vantnor to Roswell New Mexico for a damees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norgid and
Pratey
B. Daniel O
Tauchiter
Bennie Virk
Hamilton
Vantnor
Roswell
New Mexico
Z. Wie Eee
Comanche Old Settlers to Convene August Meeting
The Comanche County Old Settlers Association invites members and guests to its annual gathering at Indian Creek Tabernacle on Friday August 23. President W D Jenkins will preside with speaker W E Lowe of DeLeon and other members addressing Comanche County past present and future. Members with twenty five years in the county are eligible and urged to bring a basket lunch and spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Old Settlers Association
Indian Creek ‘Tabernacle
Aeree
W. D. Jenkins
W. E. Lowe
DeLeon
Jenkins
Comanche visit recalls Camp Lewis officer
Capt Henry Lancaster Signal Reserve Corps formerly Camp Sig nal Officer Camp Lewis Wash ington and his wife headed back from New York to Ocean leach Calif. He previously partnered with Mr Bigham on the west side of the square and this is his second visit here since leaving. A 1927 Chevrolet Coupe described as in perfect condition with new blue paint and good tires is offered by Healer Chevrolet Convouny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lancaster
Signal Reserve Corps
Camp Lewis
Washingto
Comanche
New York
Ocean Leach Calif
Lancaster
Bigham
Chevrolet
Weekend Visitors and Local Notes From Port Worth to Oklahoma
Fragmentary local items mention Miss Francis Bethany of Port Worth visiting Conanche as the guest of Mrs. R. K. Shelton. Superintendent and Mrs. John Grant of Mathis traveled through Coayehe toward Chicago where Ms. Grant studies at the University. Family notices and kin from Ney and the Wiley family are listed with several names and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Boyd
George
Greenwood
Francis Bethany
Port Worth
Conanche
R. K. Shelton
John Grant
Mathis
Coayehe
Cago
Grant
Univeretey Vet Chicara
Comanche Ships First 1929 Cotton Bale
Comanche received the first 1929 bale of cotton late Thursday morning August 1 brought in by Will Love of Newburg and ginned by six Red Gin. The bale weighed 1470 pounds in the seed and 538 pounds net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Will Love
Newburg
Stephens Sells 80 Brown County Goats at Record Price
B J Stephens sold to C W Carson of Brownwood eighty registered nanny goats at eight dollars and twenty five cents per head. The price set a season record and the stock were described as extraordinary by Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Stephens
C. W. Carson
Brownwood
Mr. Stephens
First Bales Bring Eighteen Cents at Newburg and Red Gin
Comacahe's first bale of cotton was delivered Thursday August 15 by Will Love of Newburg and sold to J A Lee for 18 cents. The second bale was brought to the Red Gin by Will Wilson of Shiloh a few minutes after the Love bale was ginned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comacahe
Will Love T Newburg
J. A. Lee Doy
Will Wilson
Shiloh
Energy Plans Road Meeting Across Comanche County
A road meeting to discuss a highway from Hamilton to Rising Star will be held in Energy on Tuesday afternoon August 27. Citizens of Hamilton and Comanche will gather to plan construction with N A Hensley R L Layne and A Pettit acting for the citizen committee urging attendance and formation of plans for building the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Hamilton
Rising Star
Energy
Comanche
N. A. Hensley
R. L. Layne
A. Pettit
Hamptom
Olr
Liquor Raids Arrest Two Incomers In Comanche Area
Sheriff J T Gilbreath and deputies raided two residences at dusk on Tuesday, arresting two occupants and seizing over a hundred quarts of beer. At Sylvester Hicks’s home officers found 50 bottles of beer a pint of whiskey empties and beer making equipment. Hicks held on two bonds of 1000 each. A second raid at Bessie Morales’s home yielded 62 bottles of beer. Morales jailed on charges with bonds of 1000 each. Also noted is a Virginia revival event and a local produce company referenced in unrelated lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Gilbreath
Dey Qos
Sylvester Hicks
Hicks
Bessie Morales
Morales
Rural school aid and consolidation urged at county trustees meeting
State Superintendent S M N Marrs urged consolidation of Comanche County 46 districts to twenty or fewer to qualify for state aid. A new law allows aid in consolidated districts if average enrollment stays under 200, with a $500 bonus per joining district. Marrs outlined funding sources and requirements, noting Texas per child funding and bus costs, plus new rules on buses, physical education, and school facilities. Other speakers included Dean Davin and Mayor Eanes. luncheon followed by Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. N. Marrs
Austin
Comanche
Methodist Tabernacle
R. 8. Walker
J. B. Layne
Marrs
Layne
Comanche County
Hharis
de Leon
Texas
Kansas
Dean Davin
Eanes
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Perkins Wing Leads First Day at Comanche Round-Up
Jess Perkins of San Antonio led competitive events on opening day of the Second Annual Comanche Round-Up as a record crowd gathered for performances. Billie Hatley of Longview, a Texas rodeo standout, impressed the audience with horsemanship feats and added to his growing Fort Worth show reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Perkins
San Antonio
Billie Hatley
Longview
Halley
Texas
Norwa
Fort Worth
Shot In Hand Glen Story Injured During Hunt
Glen Story was wounded on a hunting trip when a .22 rifle in his left hand discharged accidently. The bullet passed through the palm of his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Story
The Studio Murder Mystery Opens This Week
A gripping stage event promises thrilling episodes as suspense builds through two nights on August 19 and 20. The production invites audiences to unravel clues and follow a dramatic murder mystery unfolding on set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Outball outlook upbeat as H.S. football season nears
With school opening about two weeks away, fans expect strong football from the Jack end Gold team. Captain Tobe Greer leads returning lettermen including a 270 pound tackle and 345 pound guard, with several others named as prospects from both varsity and grammar school ranks.
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Lamkin
yClub
Fair Feld
Comanch
Ge Se
McIlroy
Blue
B. Emmons
Comyn
Dud- Hicks
HRIFY
Esdames
R. W. Scurry
H. Stewart
Presbyterian
Irville
Tom H. Gallaher
Dallas
Jo Frank Stamey
Benite
John C. Platt
Opty
L. FE. Sumner
Ed Mmrer
Bpealer Cherolet Co
Majestic Theatre
Tueaday
Neil Hanalton
Foren
Pidvidee
Roger Arnest
Ged
Sylvia Welds
Voicke OF
Feed Cipy” Ancient Art
Oddits
Andiot
Ronelt Coleman
Wilon Blanky
Leaping Love
Ken Maymnar
Lyle Rice
Church of Christ
Woelt
GLO Settlehs
Peerless Produce Co
Peery Whin
Brothers and Sisters
Ney
Wiley Family
Wos
Ryan
Hergh
Tive Prige
Gainesvile
Uys
Peerinss Produce
Elmo Dutton
Clyde Borner
Fane Waldrop
Boyd Anthony
J. M. Ma Clande Mewhearn
Leland
Eugene Cook
Ats
Pat
Cle
Iveoas
Hemrina
Chetobe
Deis
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