Appeals Filed In All Cases Involving Velma Bankhead Attack
Harley Holland and J. D. Pierce must serve life in the state penitentiary for their role in the assault on Velma Bankhead on July 21. The jury, which initially split six to six between death and life, returned a compromise verdict Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Holland
J. D. Pierce
Velma Bankhead
R. L. McKimmey
Jesse Shipman
Bob McCampbell
A. B. Haworth
Gibb Callaway
Brownwood
Pierce
Holland
Stubblefield
Eastland
Hazzard
Cotton crop outlook praised amid light weevil damage
Local interviews predict the Comanche County cotton season will be strong with minimal bull weevil impact. Farmers report yields near a third to a fourth of a bale per acre and praise moisture prospects, noting this could be the best since 1919 if rains continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
W. F. Durham
C. D. Statom
S. J. Hicks
D. E. Nabers
Vandyke
Starling Foorhood
Harvey Hurt
Booger Red Jr to Direct Comanche Round-Up Arena
Frank Hoffman brings a big round-up to Comanche August 31 and September 1 with Booger Red Jr directing the arena He recalls the old wagon yards mule barns stock pens and rodeo crowds and promises a fast show with real showmanship in cowboy sports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hoffman
Comanche
Booger Red, Jr
Booger Red
Booger Red Privitt
Boog Red, Jr
Hoffman
Bantams Meet at Round-Up in Texas Title Bout
Johnny Rivers of Monterey meets Bill Miller of Fort Worth in a ten round bantam clash to close the Comanche Round-Up. Rivers weighed 122 and recently drew with Poncho Kid of Mexico. Miller at 120 has won tough Fort Worth bouts. A battle royal and three prelims precede the main card in Fort Worth with Red Luther meeting Eddie Nelson in the semi windup.
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Texas
Johnny Rivers
Monterey
Bill Miller
Fort Worth
Manche
Miller
Rivers
San Antonio
Poncho Kid
Mexico
Breckenridge
Red Luther
Eddie Nelson
Houstor
Barry Nominated as Democratic Representative in Oklahoma
W N Barry veteran legislator led the Democratic ticket in Okfuskee County with 2277 votes while his nearest opponent had 847 and three others combined 1184 of a 3463 total cast. Barry’s nomination was reported by the Okfuskee County Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Barry
Oklahoma
Okfuskee County
Macons and Hitchcock Visit Relatives in Sylvester
Mr and Mrs K L Macon and Mrs M M Hitchcock spent the latter part of last week in Sylvester visiting relatives.
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K. L. Macon
Stark County precinct chairmen correction
In last week's paper an error named J. H. Williford as elected at Hasse. The correct election shows W. C. Stark as the precinct chairman chosen in the July 1928 primary.
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Stark Chairman
Hasse Precinct
J. H. Williford
Hasse
W. C. Stark
Absentee Voting Opens in County Clerk’s Office
According to Miss Clyde Doan, County Clerk, absentee voting began Wednesday Aug 16 and will continue through Wednesday Aug 22, three days before the primary. Buster Redwine of Port Arthur returned home Friday after visiting his brother Frank in Comanche. Rev. Jim Claire and son Ardis of San Marcos were Comanche visitors Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Clyde Doan
Buster Redwine
Port Arthur
Frank
Comanche
Jim Claire
Ardis
San Marcos
Comanche el . T
Comanche County Farm Pushes Community Clubs and Dairy Growth
An old time ranch county in North Central Texas shows rapid progress through diversified agriculture, with dairy, poultry, hogs, fruit crops and a $200000 grape yield in 1928. Thirteen community clubs, organized by Farm and Ranch, discuss rural issues and entertainment, highlighting strong cooperative effort behind regional prosperity.
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Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Farm and Ranch
Davis Sneaks For Mayfield
A crowded Court House lawn crowd hears J. H. L Davis oratorically attack Senator Earle B. Mayfield. The speaker claims records show Mayfield’s actions and questions his loyalty while urging voters to reconsider March.
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Court House Lawn
J. HL
Cyclone
Davis
Earle” B. Mayfield
R. A. Laker
Peaches Raised on S A Moore Farm Near Comanche
Three bushels of Etherta peaches, over 12 ounces each, were gathered Wednesday morning from the S A Moore orchard four miles east of Comanche on the Dublin road. The harvest came from five trees and was described as among the finest seen in Comanche this season.
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Comanche
S A. Moore
Dublin Road
Moore
Fishing Opens at Lake Eanes with $3 License Fee
City Council moved to open Lake Eanes for fishing in its recent meeting. An annual license fee of three dollars was established for the year ending August 60, 1929. Locals expect the stocked lake to boost sport once operations begin.
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Lake Eanes
Missionary to Persia to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Yosin Benyamin, a native who has served ten years as a Christian missionary to his land and Russia, will speak at the Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening. His topic is Christ and Islam Religion. He saved Charles Sterrett's life in 1908 at great personal risk. Public invited by Pastor N. P. Wilkinson.
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Yosin Benyamin
Urges Support of Gallaway Urges Support of Gallaway
A letter from a Comanche County resident endorses Oscar Callaway for Congress citing familiarity with his character and ability and pledges to influence others in his favor. The writer notes forty years of residence and promises to support Callaway in the district race.
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Comanche County
Oscar Callaway
Congress
County Revival Ends with Record Crowd at Comanche
Big attendance marked the two week revival at the Methodist Tabernacle in Comanche led by Will Hegee and his evangelist party. Dr. Hogg delivered the closing message on "Goodbye to Jesus" as three services were held Sunday. Many converts signaled intent to unite with local churches. next Sunday is set for receiving new members.
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Methodist Tabernacles
Comanche
Will Hegee
Hogg
Jesus
Davis Mountains
S. J. Ty Wiliams
Findlen and
Che
Earl
Rodgers
Abilene
Mineral Walls
Louise Hartzog
Temple
Maurice Berry loses fingers in farm mower accident
Maurice Berry suffered a severe injury on a Will Martin farm Friday when the mower cut off the two middle fingers from his left hand. Local physicians treated the wound and he is reported doing nicely.
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Maurice Barry
Will Martin
Mr. Berry
Comanche Transit Interest in Brownwood Campaign
Comanche County backs Brownwood highway project as plans to build a hard surfaced road out of Brownwood toward a county site town push forward. Officials say completion of the Comanche Gap will create a first class through route from St. Worth to Brady and Coleman opening a national artery.
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Brown County
Brownwood
St. Worth
Brady
Coleman
Tarrant County
Cresson
Hood County
Fort Worth
Laymen Attend De Leon Baptist Revival
The Comanche County Laymen's Association attended the Tuesday evening revival at the De Leon Baptist church. C. M. Edmondson addressed the congregation outlining the organization's purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
de Leon Baptist Church
C. M. Edmondson
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Barry
Majestic Theatre
Ken Marnard
Reginald Denny
James Cruze
Wallace Perry
Bethel Ralston
Geo. Bancroft
Mark
Colleen Moore
Soming Soon
Lon Chaney
Church of Christ
Lyle Price
Mayfield
S. A. Moore Farm
Persia
Gallaway
Comanche Tas
Bt. Worth
Ed McRae
Nghway Bureau
Fort Worth Association of Commerce
Star Telegram
State Highway Commission
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