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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

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FISE TEAMS COMPETING FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Stephenville defeated Downing 5 to 3 in the opening game of the invitation baseball tournament at Comanche on Thursday. Batteries were Warner Scott and Loudermilk for Downing and Parr and Browning for Stephenville.

Stephenville Downing Comanche Warner Scott Loudermilk Parr Browning Sidney May Horace White R. T. Wallace Sidney I. E. Vineyard J. C. Evans

Three Receive Degrees at University of Texas Commencement

E. E. Anthony Jr and Miss Hattie Brightman of Comanche earned B A degrees at UT commencement exercises. Brightman graduated with highest honors and Dorothy Russell, granddaughter of local residents, earned a Master of Arts in English and teaches at the university.

E. E. Anthony, Jr Hattie Brightman Comanche University of Texas Tounds Anthony Ted Brightman Dorothy Russell L. B. Russell Univrsity

Sound Out for First Workout by Comanche Fhdion

Sixteen men reported to Pat Cagle, new Comanche coach, at the initial meeting Wednesday afternoon as the new rules were reviewed. Training this week focuses on skull practice with real workouts to start next week. The squad includes Captain Tobe Greer, Alternate Captain Eugene Dodson Clyde Horner, Elmo Dutton, Elias Dagsey, Grady McDonald, Eugene Cook, J. G C. Meyers, Claude Mewborn, Dale Waldrop, Harris Long, Na oleon Thomas, Jack Miller, J. M. Marshall and Moses McCulley.

Pat Cagle Comanche Fhdion Footall Tobe Greer Eugene Dodson Clyde Horner Elmo Dutton Elias Dagsey Grady McDonald Eugene Cook J. G C. Meyers Claude Mewborm Dale Waldrop Harris Long Naoleon Thomas Jack Miller J. M. Marshall Moses McCulley

Matthews Wins Trip for Illinois Bankers Life Convention

George Matthews left Sunday for Monmouth Illinois to attend a convention of the Illinois Bankers Life Association representatives. He made himself a notable figure in the summer with his company for business written.

George Matthews Satunday Monmouth Ill Illinois Bankers Life Association Matthews Gering

Arrests in Comanche for Statutory Charge and DWI

A. P. Beshear was arrested Sunday morning at his home near Comanche by Deputy Sheriff Carrol Magness and held under a thousand dollar bond to await grand jury action on a statutory charge. Sam Buchanan of Springs was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Carrol Magness and released on a five hundred dollar bond on a false charge of driving a car while intoxicated.

A. P. Beshear Comanche Carroll Magness Sam Buchanan Springs Carrol Magness

Comanche Schools To Open Monday September 2

Supt. Barrett announces Comanche Schools begin Monday at 9: 00 A M with programs at the High School Grammer School and West Ward Building. Gordon Barrett Nathalie Jessup Webb Jenkins and Nita Rita Donaho perform while Rev R J LaPrade speaks at Grammar. Six and one half year old entrants welcome with $3 monthly tuition for younger children.

Comanche G. Barrett Gordon Barrett Mus Nathalie Jessup Webb Jenkins Nita Rita Donaho Graimmar R. J. LaPrade H. E. Moore É Barrett

Frost and Dunn Families Spent Sunday Together

C. E. Frost and family and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Dunn and daughter Miss Cleo spent Sunday in a local outing with extended relatives and neighbors enjoying a quiet day.

C. E. Frost T. E. Dunn Cleo Stephenville

Alpine Misses Visit Comanche Friends and Relatives

Miss Nellie Joyce and Miss Glenneth Herring of Alpine spent the weekend in Comanche with friends and relatives.

Nellie Joyce Glenneth Herring Alpine Comanche

Annual meeting of Comanche Pioneers and Veterans

Pioneer citizens gathered Friday at Indian Creek for the Comanche Pioneers and Veterans Association annual meeting. The crowd included Mrs. Pauline Chriswell of Amherst noted as the county’s third white baby, veterans I. B. Brown and others, and leaders like W. D. Jenkins. Officers were elected and funds approved for a home for the association.

Comanche Pioneer’s and Veterans Association Indian Creek Ile Pauline Chriswell Amherst Comanche County PD. P. Pinkard O. H. Kelly Medina Fasteh I. B. Brown W. R. Waldrop J. M. McCrary J. M. Hood T. J. Wyatt R. M. Garner J. W. McCollum G. H. Mauldin Mr. Jones L. B. Russell D. F. Nabers Tom Edwards Walter Fritts W. T. Lester Joe Jones D. EB. Nabers L. BR. Russell W. J. Fritts W. D. Starkie Association

Comanche Dairy Milk Haul Plan Depends on Volume

Farmers meet at the Court House to discuss a sweet milk market with Goldthwaite Cheese Plant proposing to buy milk. A truck operation requires about 400 gallons daily, with Comanche Chamber of Commerce coordinating contact with P. W. Donald Bob Cox or the secretary to start hauling once volume is secured.

Comanche Court House Goldthwaite Truc Nmn Chamber of Commerce P. W. Donald Bob Cox

Shorthorn Breeders Hold Convention At De Leon

The Texas Shorthorn Breeders Association convened for its thirtieth semi annual session at De Leon on the Leon River ranch of J. Doss Miller Jr. Breeders from across the state attended along with local cattlemen. Notables included Logan of Valley Mills as president, Henry C. Barlow, C. M. Caraway, P. A. Lecompte, and W. O. Hildreth. The group toured Miller’s herd, enjoyed a barbecue lunch, and planned next year’s meeting at Miller’s ranch.

C. MM. Caraway Comyn P. A. Lecompte Adamsville W. O. Hildreth Hildreth Fort Worth Miller Ranch

Local Figures and Families Named in Confederate Soldiers List

A long list of individuals and couples is cited alongside the Confederate soldiers referenced earlier. The roster includes Mrs G W Mauldin, L Webb, Rev M K Little, Mr and Mrs J H Williford, Mr and Mrs Rob Hendrix, Mr and Mrs Will Hendrix, Mrs H L Donoho, Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas, Mr Paloine Chriswell, D T Cokes, Mr and Mrs Dave Coker, Mr and Mrs W A Wagner, Mr and Mrs J H Bowman, Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Jd McNutt, Mr and Mrs N F Willams, Mr and Mrs Os Syweerington, and other named spouses and Confederate soldiers.

G. W. Mauldin L. Webb PF. Lester T. T. Hendrix M. K. Little J. H. Williford Rob Hendrix Will Hendrix H. L. Donoho Elmer Thomas Paloine Chriswell D. T. Cokes Dave Coker W. A. Wagner J. H. Bowman T. M. Edwards Williams McNutt N. F. Willams Syweerington

Hazzard Leaves for Hamilton for Trial

After thirteen months in Comanche jail Dick Hazzard was taken to Hamilton Sunday by Sheriff Mack Morgan and two deputies for a second trial on an alleged criminal assault. A special venire was summoned for Monday September 9 to set the trial date. Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of Silver City New Mexico visited his parents near Hasse.

Comanche Dick Hazzard Hamilton Mack Morgan Robert Davis Silver City N. M Hasse

Byrd Kills Self in Bangs Home

Ira Lee Byrd 21, son of residents near Mullin, shot himself in a Bangs home Friday around 7 30 p m. He had warned a sister weeks earlier he might kill himself. He died at the scene. Dr. T B Bai arrived after death. Survived by parents two brothers Leslie and A D Jr and two sisters Mrs Cleo Boyd Big Lake and Miss Lois Byrd. Funeral held Saturday at 4 00 p m at Clear Creek cemetery Bangs. Brownwood Bulletin report.

Ira Lee Byrd Near Mullin W.gibson Bangs Young Byrd Tor Gibson House T. B. Bai Brownwood Banga Leslie A. D. Jr Cleo Boyd Big Lake Lois Byrd Clear Creek Brownwood Bulletin

Mrs Hilley Returns From Teacher College Visit

Mrs. E. M. Hilley who has been attending the Teacher's College at Denton returns home and is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. K. Jones from the area.

E. M. Hilley Teacher's College Denton Mra. K. Jones

State and County Tax Rate Hikes Revealed

Tax rate increases set to raise six cents for state and county combined compared with last year. Tax Assessor George Theate reports the ad valorem pension and 31 cent school tax rise, outlining the higher levy for residents.

George Ee Ee Ee

Opfigal Visits Local Lions Group

Pierce of Menard and Dis Ry Lion Governor visited Soace Club at the Teon community to address local Lions members and discuss community service initiatives.

Pierce Menard Dis Soace Club Teon

Sidney Announces First Bale of Cotton Ginned

A Sidney gin reports the first bale of cotton ginned by J. W. Secoe and crew, marking an early milestone for the season. The note highlights the arrival of the initial bale at the Sidney facility and the prompt progress in local cotton production.

Sidney J. W

Dublin Creamery Opens Comanche Branch This Saturday

The Dublin Creamery will open a Comanche branch Saturday Aug 31 overseen by FP W McDonald. The new site opposite the Fire Station replaces Floyd Carpenter's Produce House and will handle both sweet and sour cream and poultry. Once the Dublin Cheese Plant opens, they will buy whole milk per manager Mr Musick.

Dublin Comanche FP. W. McDonald Floyd Carpenter Musick

Mrs FE Anthony and Miss Josephine Head to Texas University

Mrs FE Anthony and her daughter Miss Josephine left this morning for Austin to attend the commencement exercises at the University of Texas.

FE. Anthony Josephine Austin University of Texas

Mr and Mrs G H Sumaoche Vor Houston

A fragmentary notice mentions Mr and Mrs G H Sumaoche in a Houston context with unclear details from a Monday reference. The readable text provides no dates, events, or explicit actions.

Mrs. G Houston Mondaro

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Vuhin FISE Majestic Theatre Tom Mix Charlie Murray Milton Sills Buzz Barton Pphoss 7 Union Coleman, Grocer J. B.ee Baker Healer Comanche Motor Companies Otha Cleer Luke Springstead Aubrey Jones Lloyd Coker Gaston Williams Comanche I. C. O. F Indian Creek Church W. D. Jenkins Old Settlers Association Col T. O. Moore L. Eb. Russell Floyd Starkie H. C. Bowman J. W. Black J. C. Jones Andy Bowman D. H. Isham C. F. Williams E. E. Denny Dd. Y. Reed Lewis Atterbury J. B. Odell R. A. Luker J. F. Adams Troy Williams Cheries Arnes Gr Ry QO. A. Stewart D. Vineyard Rub DE Leon Miller Texas J. M. West M. E. Fox Miss Hawtense R. L. Bouldin Hazzard Ira Lee Byrg Self Charles Moore Texan Mrs M. Moore Rebekah Rebe Association Coma W. D. Carroll Frank Q O’ Heat J. H. Lewis Dg Brewer Coleman Hannah Brooks Collet Yella Knox J. R. Eanes Jibat Gauyes Littl Girls Ton Barry Miller Anddin
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