Local Farm Bureau Cotton Drive Aims For 1000 Bales Signups
The Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association forms after a meeting led by M. H. Hill, with N. H. Payne as vice president and Barnett of Gustine as secretary. The sign-up campaign runs August 27 through the week to reach a goal of 100 members averaging ten bales each, totaling 1000 bales. Last year the county marketed about 10 bales, with profits over 26 dollars per bale on average.
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Farm Bureau Cotton Association
N. H. Payne
M. H. Hillhouse
N. H H. Payne
Barnett
Gustine
Payne
Farm Bureau
C. E. Lewis
John King
Holiness Meeting at Fleming Park Continues
The holiness gathering at Fleming Park remains in progress after nearly two weeks. Large crowds attend nightly with many campers in the park and additional visitors traveling in from the country each evening. Street meetings have also occurred on afternoons this week.
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Fleming Park
J. F. Chancellor, Noted Newburg Citizen, Dies
J. F. Chancellor, a longtime Newburg resident, died Tuesday after about a week of illness. He was about 67 and is survived by his wife, a son Wade Chancellor, and a daughter Mrs Pocue, all of Newburg. funeral and burial followed in Newburg cemetery Wednesday.
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J. F. Chancellor
Newburg
Chancellor
Wade Chancellor
Rev Forrest Maddox Plans Move to Brownwood Evangelistic Work
Rev Forrest Maddox, who resigned as pastor of First Baptist Comanche, announced at the Sidney Baptist Association he will locate in Brownwood to engage in evangelistic work. He rented a Brownwood house for his family and will begin evangelistic activity immediately. Mrs Maddox will continue a music class in Comanche.
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Forrest Maddox
First Baptist Church
Comanche
The
Baptist Association
Sidney
Brownwood
Maddox
Atlanta
Southern Baptist Convention
Post Office Closed Monday Observes Labor Day
Comanche post office will observe Labor Day as a holiday next Monday.
Comanche Baptist Association Meets in Sidney
The Comanche Baptist Association opened its annual session in Sidney with Rev. Forrest Maddox delivering the opening sermon. T. N. Carter was elected moderator and J. O. DePriest recording secretary, both reelected. Wim. Reese named treasurer for about 25 years, D. E. Renfro elected corresponding secretary. Discussions covered temperance books and periodicals, with missions focus yesterday. Rev. Jeff Davis of Dallas attended among other visitors.
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Comanche Baptist Association
Sidney
Forrest Maddox
T. N. Carter
J. OO. DePriest
Wim. Reese
Comanche
D. E. Renfro
Jeff Davis
Dallas
Church
Receipts at Cotton Yard Stand at Seventy Three Bales
Comanche cotton yard reports 73 bales received to date with 17 bales processed yesterday the highest daily total this season. Prices paid range from 23.50 to 24 cents per pound and about two thirds of arrivals have been sold this season. Bales include seven from Priddy gin. F Denny, public weigher, notes the totals at 6 o clock yesterday evening.
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Comanche
F. Denny
Priddy
State Department Rep to Address Institute
A representative from the State Department of Education, John T. Conn, will visit the Comanche County Teachers' Institute Tuesday morning to address the gathering, with arrangements set for around 11 o'clock. County Superintendent Gantz announced the plans after receiving yesterday's letter.
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State Department
Gantz
State Department of Education
John T. Conn
Department
Comaanche County
Teachers’ — Institute
R. D. Green
Abilene
Institute
LL. D. Cross
Brownwood
Watermelon Pickles Recipe Shared By Commedhe Lady
A Commedhe woman advocates using surplus watermelons by making pickles. She notes many melons would go to waste and shares a method: pack tender small melons in salt without water for ten days, then brine, scald three times with 24 hours between, and finish by pouring hot vinegar with sugar and spices over the melons.
The Sunlit Paths Poem Excerpt Reflects Kind Deeds
Poem fragment describes treating neighbors well to bring sunshine into the heart. It speaks of joy spreading from deeds of love and gentle winds to those who practice kindness and share cheerful messages. D. K. D.
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Jes
County Institute to Convene With 200 Teachers Expected
About 200 teachers are expected at the Comanche county teachers institute to be held at the new high school building starting Monday. County Superintendent H L Gantz urges full attendance, outlines daily sessions, and notes the state pays for the time spent in professional development.
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Comanche
H. L. Gantz
Gantz
Comanche County
John Ro. Morris
Supt. Rodd, Green
Abilene
W. G. Dingus
J. W. Baker
J. D. Smoot
J. R. Eanes
Comanche Schools Open September 10
Comanche city schools will begin on Monday September 10 for a nine month session. Superintendent J B Layne says opening day exercises and related announcements will be released for publication next week.
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Comanche City
J. B. Layne
Net Receipts For Melons Averaging Over $20 Per Ton
The Comanche Melon Growers Association reports two cars of watermelons sold to the Texas Farm Bureau Melon Growers' Exchange in Dallas with net receipts about 200 per ton after freight and marketing costs. Four more cars are pending the market parity. Willis Roberson, a leading grower near Comanche, notes the pay from these two cars amounts to about 70 per acre.
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Comanche Melon Growers Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Melon Growers’ Exchange
Dallas
Athourt
Willis Roberson
Comanche
Mistletoe Company Offers Prize For Jersey Cow
J S Davies of the Mistletoe Creamery announces a prize at the Comanche County Fair. A thoroughbred Jersey bull calf will be awarded for the best Jersey cow exhibited. Ridgeway, formerly with A and M College extension, may attend representing the company.
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Mistletoe Company
Jersey
J. S. Davies
Mistletoe Creamery Company
C. S. Thaxton
Ridgeway
A. & M. College
Klingman to Preach Sunday Night At The Tabernacle
The union service at the Methodist tabernacle will continue through September. Dr Klingman pastor of Central Christian church will preach next Sunday at 7 p m at the tabernacle as part of the Sunday night union services.
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Klingman
The
Tabernacle
Methodist Tabernacle
Central Christian Church
Music Committee Meets By Parents Association
The first meeting of the music committee of the Parent Teacher Association was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs D Clarke's residence.
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The
Parent-Teacher Association
D. ©. Clarke
Musical institute programs directed by Mrs Carroll set
George Goosby Theny Rowe Hart son Newburg Jimmie Maples Sipe Springs Lin Dalton Lamkin listed among attendees. Musical programs will be given on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 2 30 under the direction of Mrs W DD Carroll. Several Victrola programs will be given during the institute by L A Inman of Brownwood.
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George Goosby
Theny
Rowe Hartson
Newburg
Jimmie Maples
Sipe Springs
Lin Dalton
Lamkin
W. DD. Carroll
L. A. Inman
Brownwood
Union Meeting At Comanche Raises Offerings For Ministers
The Methodist tabernacle hosted a week long union service with Presbyterian and Methodist participation. A collection total surpassed 180 dollars after Sunday morning and grew to about 180 plus expenses by Sunday night, earmarked for the two local ministers. The pastors thanked donors for a liberal gift, and attendees praised strengthened Christian fellowship and fine choir singing.
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Tabernacle
Christian Fellowship
Memorial Service by Eastern Star at Masonic Hall
Eastern Star holds a memorial service this evening at 8 for Judge J. E. Kay H. J. N. Goodson and Mrs. Linnie Stewart. An appropriate program is prepared.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
J. E .Kay
H. J . N. Goodson
Linnie Stewart
Rainfall Boosts Comanche County Dry Spell
Comanche County and surrounding regions received beneficial rains that ended a long dry spell. Two inches fell in Comanche with heavier amounts in parts of the county, including Mercer Gap where four and a half inches were recorded. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram noted a slow, broad rain across North Central and West Texas aiding winter range grass, stock water, and fall crops.
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Comanche County
Central West
North- West
Texas
Comanche
J. D. Couch
Mercer Gap
Fort Worth
Superintendent Seeks Rooms for Teachers Institute
County Superintendent H. L. Gantz asks that anyone with rooms to let for teachers attending the institute next week notify him today or Saturday.
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H. L. Gantz
Executive Council PT Association To Meet September 7
The Parent-Teacher Association executive council will meet in the Study Club room at the high school on Friday September 7 at 3 o'clock. All officers, committee chairs, and school principals are expected. any association member may attend and offer suggestions for the year ahead. Mrs Win Dingus, President.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Ingec Cers
Win Dingus
Rural Carriers Meet At De Leon Monday
The Comanche County Rural Carriers Association will hold a meeting at De Leon next Monday. The first Monday in September is Labor Day and the post office workers will have a holiday. There are nineteen rural mail routes in Comanche county listed as Comanche 6 De Leon 5 De Leon 5 Duster 1 Gap 1 Sidney 2 Proctor 2 Gustine 2.
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Comanche County
Comanche Draws New UIL District Lineup
Comanche moves into UIL district No 3 in a new line with Hamilton Frath Eastland Callahan Stephens Shackelford Taylor Nolan Mitchell Howard Fisher King Knox Baylor Jones Haskell Throckmorton Stonewall Abilene Big Springs Ranger and Sweetwater loom as rivals. Brownwood exits district 3 altering Comanche fans hopes for a key Brownwood scalp.
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Comanche
Hamilton
Frath
Eastland
Callahan
Stephens
Shackelford
Taylor Nolan
Mitchell
Howard
Fisher
King
Knox
Baylor
Jones
Haskell
Throckmorton
Stonewall
Abilene
Taylor County
Big Springs
Ranger
Sweetwater
Brownwood
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County Institute
WH. Tk. Hardt
W. J. Jenkins
JT. Cb
Ross
R. Dd. Green
Mayme Lou Parr
Theney
Ann Palmer
O. H. Moore
de Leon
Pearl Boyd
Sarah Pratt
Gum Springs
J. L. Owens
B. T. Womack
Willie Morgan
Howard Boswell
Downing
K. J. Newton
Brooks
Archie Boyd
Proctor
C. C. Klingman
J.B. Layne
D. BF. Renfro
Alma Atwood
Arthur Lovelace
B. H. Macon
Robinson Springs
Minnie Cunningham
Ces
Presbyterian
John R. Morris
First Methodist Church
Finance Committee
D. C. Clarke
Howard Kilpatrick
D. © Clarke
Klingusin
Marion Wilkerson
Rey
D. ©. Klingman
Samuel
Christ
General Faing
Executive Council
PT Association
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