Comanche Gas Comes On In Big Celebration
Comanche townsfolk thronged the courthouse square Tuesday August 25 to celebrate natural gas service. The project began July 7 and total spend upon completion nears 80 000 dollars. Patton of the gas company spoke and Hettie May Todd lit a symbolic torch as gas heaters and ranges were displayed by local firms.
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Comanche
Court House Square
Lessors Moore and Fatton
Patton
Bhi Yor
Eanes
Dr K. Doy
Age J. F. Hoff
E. Patton
Hettie May Todd
Durham Brothers
Ty. Atwood and Son
J. F. Tate and Son
I. M. Vineyard
Ryan, Ryan and Company
Old Book From 1817 Brings Treasured Family Item to Office
A book published in 1817 during Texas under Spanish rule and James Monroe's presidency was brought to the office by Miss Lottie Holman. It is titled Travels in Africa by James Riley and owned by her mother. The volume is in good condition with clear type and readable old handwriting names.
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Texas
James Monroe
United States
Lottie Holman
Africa
James Riley
Melons from Comanche Patch Attract Big Attention
Comanche County melons prove top quality as J. P. King sale to C. J. Bartley leads to trucking to Brownwood and western markets. Bartley shows a 79 1 4 pound melon priced around five dollars, and a smaller one last week at 2.85. He estimates about a hundred melons in the patch will exceed sixty pounds.
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Comanche County
Parker County
J. P. King
Fruit Exhibits Draw Crowds at Grape Festival
A fine fruit display captivated attendees during the Grape Festival on August 17 honoring the Chief’s 52nd birthday. Prizes went to C. D. Cuthbertson, B. Patton, and R. L. Lane for grapes, peaches, and plums respectively, with Mrs. Forrest Ma dent We G. Barrett and Agent Barton judging.
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Forrest Ma Dent We G. Barrett
Barton
C. D. Cuthbertson
B. Patton
R. L. Lane
Cuthbertson
Vreeyard
W. M. Gilmore
Comanche County
Luke Springstead
van Dyke
First Bale of Cotton Brought In From 1926 Season
The first bale of cotton for 1926 arrived Monday in Comanche from the Will Randal farm. W. A. Wilson led a 21 acre harvest with 21 hands, picking 1400 pounds of seed cotton. Ginned at Randat Gin, the bale weighed 433 pounds and sold for 82.07 with a 68.17 premium from local businessmen. FE Rauhut donated bagging and ties.
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W. A. Wilson
Will Randal
Comanche
Shilo
Sherwood McDonald
FE. H. Rauhut
August Warrants Issued by Judge Graham Reach Forty Eight
Justice J. P. Graham has issued 48 criminal warrants this August, including 24 warrants for felonies. The notices show continued action by the court in enforcing municipal and county laws.
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J. P. Graham
OAR TO SPEAK AT STEPHENVILLE
President John Orr of the Cotton Association will speak at the district meet in Stephenville today. Orr has just returned from a three months stay in Europe.
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John Orr
The
Cotton Association
Stephenville
Orr
Europe
George Burns Named New Coach for Comanche Indians
Comanche High School hires George Burns as football coach for the coming season. Burns, son of J. P. Burns, began his high school career locally, later starred at Brownwood, and spent the past four years with the Howard Payne team, earning praise in every game.
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Comanche High School
George Burns
J. P. Burns
Brownwood
Howard Payne
Scouts Handle Crowd Easily at Chief's Birthday Party
City officials called on Boy Scouts under J B Albeorn to manage a large crowd at the Chief's Birthday event. The Scouts directed melon and grape distributions and moved crowds efficiently, earning praise from City Marshall Pate, the Chief, and the cheerful attendees.
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Pate
J. B. Albeorn
Moody Headlines Comanche Rally in Texas Governor Bid
Texas Attorney General Moody drew a large Comanche crowd at the Methodist Tabernacle on Thursday morning. He praised clean government while criticizing Ferguson for alleged political games and dragging in the Klan issue. He planned to speak in Cisco at 2:30 p.m. after the rally.
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Dan Moody
Texas
Methodist Tabernacle
Brownwood
Comanche
Camanche
Moody
Sear Callaway
Fergusons
Ferguson
Welching
Jim
Welcher
County Tax Rate Fixed For Year In Comanche County
The Commissioners Court fixed the county rate at general 25 cents road and bridge 15 cents and jury fund 2 cents totaling 42 cents The road tax by district lists 80 cents for District 1 and 50 cents for Districts 4 and 5 The state tax stands at 65 cents making overall property tax range from 1 37 to 1 57 not counting city or school taxes W W Cox and daughter Hautenez of Brady traveled by auto through Comanche en route to St Louis
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Commissioners Court
Comanche County
W. W. Cox
Miss Hautenez of
Brady
Comanche
St. Louis
Radio Repairman M R Hilty Opens Shop in Comanche
M R Hilty, a renowned radio repairman, leases the N W Story Building on the square in Comanche. He adds a full stock of radio supplies and will handle major radio brands alongside repairs.
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M. R. Hilty
Comanche
N. W. Story
Oldsmobile Six Promises Finer Performance
Comanche Oldsmobile Company promotes the Oldsmobile Six as offering finer performance for every purpose, highlighting improved power and reliability for daily driving and long trips.
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Oldsmobile
Comanche
Oldsmobile Company
Woodman Circle Lodge Meeting Highlights
The Woodman Cielo chapter met Tuesday night before a large crowd. A surprise gift of a large Bible was presented by our Guardian. Members are urged to attend next Tuesday. Mrs. West and Mrs. Payne provided iced grape juice and cake after the meeting.
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Woodman
Cielo
West
Payne
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L. Burks & Son
Comanche’s New Post Office
J. M. Sullivan
Lower
M. J. Sullivan
Lions Club
Big Malas
J. P. Ag ‘Farm
Arkansas
J. He McIntire
Route Five
C. H
Indians
William Fox
Channing Pollack
Aldolph Menyou In
General Custer
Battle of Big Horn
Douglas McLean
West Texas
Mort McKnihaney
Wheler
Stephenville Empire
Woodmon Circle
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