Vote to Continue Annual Cunningham Reunion in Comanche
The Cunningham family reunion held last week between Comanche and Newburg voted to continue annual gatherings. Capt. T C Wright of Temple urged ongoing yearly reunions. The twenty third reunion drew 442 descendants with 152 present, plus many out-of-county relatives and visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Comanche
Newburg
Comanche County
Capt
T. C. Wright
Temple
James
Susie Cunningham
Texas
Alabama
M. V. Skinner
Ola Cunningham
W. H. Cunningham
DD. H. Cunningham
R.T. Cunningham
J. W. Cunningham
T. A. Cunningham
G. W. Cunningham
J. M. Neely
J. R. Lewis
Aaron Cunningham
T. J. Cunningham
Eastland
J. C. Cunningham
Loving
Harry Slack
Albuquerque
N. M
D. W. Christian
Dave
D. W
Big Springs
E. J. Cunningham
Guy Lowell
Mack Irby
Stiles
N. H. Martin
Denton
W. ©. Cunningham
Billie
Dallas
San Angelo
George
Rex Clemons
Goldthwaite
Joe Neeley
Elizabeth
Ballinger
Prater
Hamlin
Lewis
Brownwood
G. L. Lewis
Cunninghams
Maggie Dutton
Murrell Dutton
W. W. Pearce
Cleburne
Logan
San Benito
Mrs Henry Ford rebukes resort wear at Michigamme gathering
Mrs Henry Ford scolds women and girls in overalls and short stockings at Michigamme near Marquette as the Ford Edison Firestone party camps after arriving from Iron Mountain. She says the attire shows poor taste and refuses autographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Henry Ford
Upper Peninsula
Michigamme
Ford-Edison-Firestone
Iron Mountain
Amoy under threat as Chang refuses evacuation
Amoy China August 21 Chang Tse Ping an ally of Sun Yat Sen defies a 48 hour ultimatum from General Ong. Ongs forces are eight miles away threatening land attack and sea bombardment while Chang stores ammunition for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoy
China
Chang -T'se- Ping
Sun Yat-Sen
Peking
Ong
Chang
Splendid services held all week at union meeting
A week long union meeting continues at the Methodist tabernacle with sermons by Rev. John K R Morris and Rev. C Klingman. The event features a large invitational choir and scheduled soloists each night, with plans to run at least until next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Tabernacle
I. M. Cochran
Helen Hall
Rebekah Hill
Constance Knutson
State Training School Officials Discuss August Funds
Austin officials report Dr. A. H. Repp superintendent of the Gatesville state training school spent the day in Austin in conference with the state board about expenditures of funds allocated to the institution for the year starting Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
A. H. Repp
Gatesville
State Board of Central
Farmers Renew Plea for Government Aid
In Chicago on August 21 Benjamin Marsh of the Farmers National Council urged a government marketing corporation to manage farm products. He warned farmers face interest and bonus charges on about thirteen billion dollars of mortgages and debt, claiming these charges could consume most farm receipts for crops such as wheat and cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benjamin ©. Marsh
Farmers, National Council
Old Yale Landmarks May Be Razed Soon
Antiquarians watch as a row of stores on Chapel Street opposite Yale University faces destruction. The original home of Roger Sherman, signer of the Declaration, survives hidden behind a newer one story addition and has long sheltered Yale students, photographers, and clothiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Chapel Street
Yale University
Roger Sherman
Yale
Brookhart Libel Charge Met With Suit By Meredith
Senator Brookhart accused E T Meredith during his tenure as secretary of agriculture of helping drive farm prices to a peak. Meredith says the charge attacks his integrity and honor and has filed suit for libel and thirty cents in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Smith Brookhart
Iowa
E. T. Meredith
Wall Street
Meredith
Associated Press
Brookhart
Radcliffe
Town
Eastern Star to Hold Memorial Service August 31
The Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at the Masonic Hall on August 31 at 8 o clock p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Eastern
Masonic Hall
Two Young Ladies Drowned In Copperas Creek Near Gap
Miss Burnice Winfrey age 21 and Miss Emma Lakey age 19 drowned while bathing with friends in South Copperas Creek near Gap. Miss Gladys Bryant narrowly escaped after being dragged underwater a third time during rescue attempts. Bodies recovered by Claud McDaniel. funeral services held at Sipe Springs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Winfrey
EF. Winfrey
Miss Lakey
E. J. Lakey
J. M. Hood
Gap
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Miss Bryant
Proctor
R. R. Everett
Claud McDaniel
A. L. McDaniel
Miss Lankey
W. D. Donaldson
O. D. Henley
Holmsley Elected President of First State Bank Comanche
Following a stock purchase in the First State Bank of Comanche by T R Holmsley and J F and Carl Tate, an election Saturday chose T R Helmsley as president, J F Tate as vice president, Carl Tate as cashier, Jack Moore and W Randall as assistant cashiers. Former president E B Anthony remains with the bank. The new appointees are longtime local business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Anthony
First State Bank of
Comanche
T. R. Holmsley
J. F
Carl Tate
T. R. Helmsley
J. F. Tate
Jack Moore
S. J. Hicks
B. W. Luckie
BE. BE. Anthony
Helmsley
Comanche Telephone Company
Comanche National Bank
Mule Killed by Court Over Glanders Diagnosis
A mule owned by Bruce Lane near Fleming was killed on orders of the commissioners court after a veterinarian diagnosed glanders. The animal’s death follows the ruling and safeguards public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Lane
R. L. Lane
Fleming
Commissioners Court
Two Local Church Members Die In Tragic Grave Incident
Miss Winfrey a Baptist church member since 1915 and B Y P U president at Gap died alongside Miss Takey, a Christian Church member active in young people's societies and Sunday school. They were buried about thirty feet apart, leaving many friends in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Winfrey
Baptist Church
Gap
Miss Takey
The
Christian Church
Tourist Park outlines queen pageant and historical pageant plan
An outline for the fall fair entertainment outlines a popular vote to select the queen, a county duchess program, a parade to high school grounds led by the band, crowned by the mayor, and a three day queen’s reign. A historical pageant depicts Comanche county scenes directed by multiple listed staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Herald
Minnie Cunningham
J. D. Stack
Ola Cunningheam
T. R. Helmsley
J. J. Waring
Comanche tourist park relies on local support as season grows
The Comanche tourist park owes its success to donations from W. H. Burton and local businesses, building materials, signs, and labor. Volunteers supply tables, water, lights, and ice storage while a rain shelter is still sought. merchants contribute $1.50 each toward shelter construction and signage lists honor donors. The park hosts one to seven tourist cars nightly and asks residents to keep noise low for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
W. H. Burton
Hardin Lumber Yard
Higginbotham Lumber Yard
Study Club
McCrary Poster Advertising Co
Mack Kent
Travis Club Cigars
Elkins Tin Shop
Roy Pope
Geo
W. Tate
Riley the Tailor
Cleans
Em Clean
Grocerteria
Paris Smith
North Side Square
Abilene Boosters Visit Comanche for West Texas Fair
Abilene West Texas Fair boosters arrived by special train for a four day tour and half hour stop in Comanche. Miss Glenyth Kearby received a candy box as sponsor honors, presented by Bob Haney. Congressman Thomas Ilanton spoke from the box on the public square praising Comanche and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Abilene
West Texas Fair
Glenyth Kearby
Eanes
Bob Hlaney
Court House
Ex Rangers Called to Meet at Comanche Court House
The Adjutant A. T. Ritchie issues notice that all ex Rangers of Comanche County are summoned to attend a meeting at the court house on Monday August 27 at 2 p m The chief stresses all members must attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Ritchie
Comanche County
Court House
Will pay 44e for bulk cats Fri day Saturday and Monday
Higginbotham's advertises payment of 44e for a bulk cat purchase across Friday Saturday and Monday, seeking multiple felines with a concise note on timing.
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Higginbotham’s
Holiness Meeting Draws Large Crowds at Fleming Park
Crowds gathered at Fleming Park this week for a holiness meeting. The event began last Monday night with Rev. W. H. Lyons of Altus, Oklahoma delivering the preaching as campers occupy the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Park
W. H. Lyons
Altus
Okla
Real Estate Sales Reported This Week
Real estate sales listed by J. Tt. Panes & Co. include W. C. Pittman and wife transferring 6024 acres to Heston Epps D. Payne, A. J. Beavers selling acres in section 25 to J. K. Bishop, KR. B lands, and J. W. McEntire and wife conveying land to BE. G. Foust, plus eight acres in Hasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tt. Panes & Co
W. C. Pittman
Heston
Epps D. Payne
A. J. Beavers
J. K. Bishop
Higher Price for Oats Paid for Three Days
Higginbotham announces a three day offer paying a fee for bulk oats. Farmers may bring oats to market to secure the higher price. The prompt specifies a temporary premium for large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham
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Chinese Republic
Splendid
Lowa
Copperas Creek
Burnice Winfrey
Emma
Lakey
Lady Friends
South
Gladys Bryant
Holmsley
First State Bank
Majestic Theatre
Agnes Ayers
MR. Fatima
Tom Mix
Roaring Lions
R. W. Seatry
West Texas Fair Boosters
Rangers
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