Comanche unveils Lake Eanes as city’s main water source
The town celebrates the naming of an 89 acre Lake Comanche now called Lake Eanes after Mayor J J Eanes. The ceremony includes a poolside program, remarks by W D Van Blarcomb and engineer Freis, and praise for the mayor’s long service since 1915. The lake supplies water to Comanche mains and park lands.
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W. H. Carpenter
Jenns
W. D. van Blarcomb
State News
Fort Worth
Eanes
Freis
George B. Smith
Comanche
Lane Nes
Texas
Ayor Eanes
Hime
Fanes
Cits
Comanche 10 Band Names New Master Smith to Direct
The Comanche American Legion Band secures William H. Smith of San Antonio as new band master. He will begin with a first rehearsal Monday and plans to offer private lessons. Local business support enabled the appointment, continuing the band’s state wide recognition as Lions Club State Band.
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Comanche American Legion
Wm. H. Smith
San Antonio
A. J. Campbell
Lions Club
Smith
Large House Fire on Dublin Street Damages Vacant Home
A small house on Dublin Street was nearly destroyed by a Sunday night fire of unknown origin. The blaze began in the roof and spread before firefighters extinguished it. The vacant dwelling belonged to Joe Hicks, with Elmer Gore having recently moved out.
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Dublin Street
Joe Hicks
Elmer Gore
Two Destructive Fires Near Comanche
Two barns burned within a week in Comanche area. On Monday night the J. A. Montgomery farm barn destroyed with 150 bushels oats 200 bales hay 4 sets of harness a tractor and a reaper all lost with no insurance. Saturday the C. T. White Hasse area barn perished with 350 bushels oats lost. insurance had lapsed by one payment.
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J. A. Montgomery
C. T. White
Hasse
White
Comanche County Fair Dates Set for October
October 6th 7th and 8th were chosen for the Comanche county Fair per D K Doyle secretary of the Fair Association. The dates in early October aim for good weather and cooler stock exhibit conditions. Gustine and Comyn also align fairs to avoid conflicts and exhibitors travel on Wednesday Thursday and Friday to prevent Sunday removal of displays.
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Comanche County Fair
D. K. Doyle
The
Fair Association
Gustine
Comyn
Asbury McGuire Visits Comanche
Rev Asbury McGuire pastor of Weatherford Street Methodist Fort Worth and former Central Texas Conference evangelist visited the Chief office last week. He is a Comanche county native who always stops by when in town. The note mentions Hachar closing a successful mechanic job.
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Asbury McGuire
Weatherford Street Methodist Church
Fort Worth
Central Texas Conference
Comanche County
McCluire
Conehe
Hachar
Comanche Boy Wins Honors at A M College
Comanche youth Co M Carraway Jr of Comyn earned second in poultry judging at the A and M Short Course, following a prior first in beef at the Fort Worth Stock Show and a silver medal from A and M. Frank Bellem of Ellis also featured as a notable contestant, with Carraway regarded as a promising future talent.
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Co. M. Carraway, Jr
Comyn
Fort Worth
Frank Bellem
Ellis
Cain
Comanche Chief Birthday Festival Sets Sliced Melons and Grapes
A Comanche celebration for the Chief’s fifty third birthday includes a melon slicing and grape festival with prizes of 2.50 and 1.00 for best fruit baskets. The event runs August 17 with a 2 PM program and a four PM feast on the Court House Lawn featuring a band concert, Fort Worth preacher, and speeches by county and local figures.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Smith
Boyd
Fort Worth
Hudt
Court House
Stagg Creek Girl Grows Tomatoes Aims for County Fair Prize
Lois James daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry James of Stagg Creek operates a tomato patch of exactly one tenth of an acre. She has already harvested 1005 pounds this season with more green fruit and blooms remaining and hopes to win a prize at the county fair.
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Lois James
Henry James
Stagg Creek
Lois
Infant Dies After One Day At North Main Street Home
A day old baby died Friday after being fed at the home of parents Mrs and Mr R B Mumford on North Main Street. The infant was buried Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery in a brief secular service.
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Mra
B. Mumford
North Main Street
Oakwood Cemetery
DUTTON Demands Prompt Payment of Owed Accounts
Comanche based dealer D W Dutton urges creditors to settle balances promptly as he notes his own financial obligations. He signs from Pox 602 Comanche stating personal business concerns and urgency.
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D. W. Dutton
Watkins Dealer
Comanche
Cunningham Reunion Set For Aug 18
The Cunningham reunion, the county’s oldest gathering, is scheduled for Sunday and Monday August 16 and 18. Capt. James Cunningham, a county pioneer, urged the annual meeting drawing hundreds of kin from across the state.
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Cunningham
James Cunningham
Revival Services Under Way at Courtly Baptist Church
The Courtly Baptist church hosts multiple revival meetings with Rev. William Scott of Brownwood delivering sermons and W. D. Sturkey leading the singing during Sunday evening service.
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Ae Baptist Pa
Grere
William Scott
Brownwood
W. D. Sturkey
Harmony Revival Opens Fourth Sunday in August
The Methodist church at Harmony will start its annual revival on the fourth Sunday in August at 11 o clock. Rev. J L Ray, the pastor, will preside over the services.
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Methodist Church At
Harmony
J. L. Ray
Free Will Baptist Meeting Opens at Vandyke Friday
The Free Will Baptist meeting at Vandyke begins Friday night with C C Bower noting preparations and high expectations. Last Sunday's meeting drew many, reporting twenty five conversions and seventeen additions under Rev Z E Parker assisted by Rev Cox of Brownwood. The church contemplates calling the pastor for half time.
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Free Will Baptist Meeting
Vandyke
C. C. Bower
The
Baptists
Z. E. Parker
Cox
Brownwood
Revival Meeting Begins at Logen's Grove
A revival meeting started Sunday at Logen's Grove conducted by Rev. BB Garrett. The meeting will close the following Sunday. Morning sermon theme is "A Christian, why not a Baptist" and the closing sermon that night is "Building for Eternity."
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Logen
BB. Garrett
Miss Hattie Brightman in Cross Plains This Week
Miss Hattie Brightman visits Cross Plains this week for unlisted engagements and local appearances in the area.
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Hattie Brightman
Cross Plains
Revival Begins at Comanche Church of Christ Next Sunday
The annual revival at the Comanche Church of Christ starts Sunday August 15 and runs through Sunday August 29 with evening services. Rev. Lite Price, famed for last summer’s meeting, will preach twice daily at ten in the morning and eight in the evening, with song services led by Mr. Pate. Price, from Wilts Point, recently closed a successful meeting at Sidney.
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Comanche
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Viola Dana
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Sea Hawk
Zasu Pitts
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A. M. College
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