Blanket Texas town recalls Indian days and growth
Blanket, a Brown County settlement of about 300 residents, traces its origins to a townsite laid out by W. T. Smith during the Frisco railroad era. The community features five churches, multiple businesses, and soon a paved main street linking to state highway No. 10. The city operates under a Shermanic government with acting Mayor V. C. Lowe and four aldermen.
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Blanket
Uthwest
Mpus
Biles
Brown County
Cumberland Presbyterian
W. T. Smith
Frisco
Smith
Texas
Clifford Smith
Commn
Brown Wood
Princet
Pavny
V. C. Lowe
W. %. Koff
T. M. McCulley
Macon Richmond
Ernest Allen
Rownwood Bulletin
Road work in Comanche County employs hundreds
More than four hundred dollars per day is paid to Comanche County labor on the Comanche De Leon Highway under construction. About seventy men earn 8 hours daily at 30 cents an hour. 50 to 75 cents for teams. Supervisors estimate up to 100 men and 50 teams may work, totaling about $10,000 monthly into the county, easing unemployment through federal and state highway funds.
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Comanche County
Comanche-De- Leon
Marvin Hood
Hood
Texas
Comanche Rising Star Road
Gustine
Hamilton
Comanche
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Highway Department
Gorman
Erath County
DeLeon
Central wristian Church Bazaar to Feature Holiday Gifts
The Ladies of the Central wristian Church announce a bazaar in the First National building on Monday December seventh. The event invites Christmas shoppers to browse gifts at low prices and support church activities.
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Wristian
First National
School report cards issued. parents urged to review
Report cards were issued to pupils at the three city schools on Wednesday. Parents were advised to examine the reports carefully before signing. Last Friday marked the end of the second six week period of the school year. W. G. Barrett, Supt.
Blanton Signals Renewed Fight for Government Economy
Hon. Thomas L. Blanton of Abilene returns to Washington to finish his seventh term and renew his push for reduced federal expenses on the Appropriation Committee. He notes rising tax burdens, Democratic control, and national calls for economy as he prepares for an ambitious eighth term starting in March.
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Thomas L. Blanton
Abilene
Washington
Congress
Blanton
Blanten
House
Senate
Legion Auxiliary to Organize in Comanche
A Ladies auxiliary of the American Legion will organize at Comanche. Mrs J H Arthur assists. A meeting for all interested is set for Friday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs M J Rennefield of Brady will address the gathering.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Comanche
J. H. Arthur
Presbyterian Church
M. J. Rennefield
Brady
Arthur
Calendars and Almanacs One For Every Customer At Reese Drug Co
A brief notice announces Reese Drug Co will distribute calendars and almanacs to its customers. The item emphasizes the promotional gesture and the retailer's customer outreach.
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Reese Drug Co
Arrest Made in Hallettsville Swindle Case
A. K. Polis was arrested at Hallettsville and brought to Comanche Friday by Sheriff Dwight Brightman on an alleged swindling charge. He is said to be under indictment and is alleged to have written a hot check last summer for more than $50 to A. L. Piper in payment for fruit.
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A. K. Polis
Hallettsville
Comanche
Dwight Brightman
Mr. Polis
Grand Jury
A. L. Piper
Comanche Male Chorus Seeks Members for Future Programs
The Comanche Male Chorus invites all citizens of Comanche to join regardless of church affiliation. They will present programs at various churches and nearby communities and meet for practice each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Comanche Baptist Church with Herman Jones coordinating.
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Comanche
Lions official visits Comanche Lions banquet
F L Kuykendall of Albany Shackelford County Judge and District Deputy Governor of the Lions Clubs in Texas spoke at a Comanche Lions Club banquet at the Colonial Hotel. He presented the club president with a Master Key for securing twelve new members.
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F. L. Kuykendall
Albany
Shackelford County
Lions Clubs
Texas
Comanche Lions Club
Colonial Hotel
Kuykendall
Comanche Lions
Social Greeting Highlights University Guests
Mrs. Herman Goldschmidt of San Antonio and her son Walter of the University of Texas attended a Thanksgiving visit with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Callaway. Miss Jane Pearce of the University was later hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Tottingham of Brownwood for a luncheon and then at a bene fit bridge tea hosted by Misses Carolyn and Rebecca Callaway in Brownwood.
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Herman Goldschmidt
San Antonio
Walter
University of Texas
Jane Pearce
University
Oscar Callaway
Miss Pearce
Tottingham
Brownwood
Berna Cochran
Carolyn
Rebecca Callaway
Turkey season opens Monday at Comanche
The Christmas turkey season will open at Comanche on Monday, December 5, per George McKenzie, manager of the Dressing Plant, with preparations under way for a heavy run. Seven cars of dressed turkeys left the local plant during the Thanksgiving market, dealers estimate only a third of the crop was sold.
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Comanche
George McKenzie
Wallace Eakin Arrested on Burglary Charge
Wallace Eakin was arrested Friday on an alleged burglary charge and jailed in Comanche awaiting district court trial. He is said to be under indictment by the grand jury.
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Wallace Fakin
Ilane
Comanche
Mr. Eakin
Marriage Licenses and Deeds in Comanche County
Marriage licenses issued to John Holloway and Vera Ladd of Comanche, Lynn Douglas and Eunice Hall of Blanket, N D Lesley and Ima Troudermilk, A C Kilgore and Fannie Allen of Sidney, Charley Hill and Dean Jacobs of Indian Gap, Ory Grigsby and Lois Jaynes of Sidney. Deeds recorded for Faye Lewis and Troy Lewis to C M Edmondson in Comanche. FE Tunnell to Ada Beck in Gustine. Births note Patsy Joan to Doe and Mrs McNutt on Nov 21.
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John Holloway
Spur
Vera Ladd
Comanche
Lynn Douglas
Zephyr
Eunice Hall
N. D
Fire destroys Palmer home on North Main Street
The N. E. Palmer residence on North Main Street east burned at 5 30 PM Tuesday. Neighbors Matt Sherill and Ruth Milton aided alarms and removal of furniture. The house, built years ago by Jim Cunningham, had partial insurance on the structure but not on contents. This was Comanche’s first fire since August.
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N. E. Palmer
North Main Street
Matt Sherill
Sherill
W. A. Shelton
Palmer
Jim Cunningham
Comanche
Comanche Teachers Attend State Association Session
County Superintendent R S Walker City Superintendent W G Barrett and most Comanche City faculty joined a strong county turnout at the Texas State Teachers Association annual session in Fort Worth. The group studied special projects in their respective work according to Mr Jarrett.
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R. S. Walker
W. G. Barrett
Comanche City
Fort Worth
Texas State Teachers Association
Jarrett
McNeill and Guthrie Families Connected in Dubisia Event
Mr and Mrs WL T McNeill of Dubisia SpeNyL OUPHny in Co Manche with Mr and Mrs Marvin Guthrie. Readable fragments suggest a social connection or wedding notice with named individuals and locations.
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Mr. Srd
WL T. McNeill
Dubisia Spenyl
Baylor Student Miss Burton Visits Comanche With Family
Miss Sarah Burton of Baylor University spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs John Burton and Miss on McGregor of Haskell accompanying her.
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Sarah Burton
Baylor University
Misson McGregor
Haskell
Comanche
John Burton
Prison terms and a fine in Criminal District Court
Two were sentenced to prison and one fined after guilty pleas in criminal district court. Wallace Eakin received two years for saddle theft from W. A. Pettit, with a prior similar sentence in Llano County. Brooks Fannin drew a two year suspended sentence for chicken theft near DeLeon. Hicks Bynum was found guilty of aggravated assault and fined 25 dollars plus costs. A civil suit by Beverly Thomas against American Insurance Union of Columbus, Ohio resulted in a verdict for Thomas, awarding policy face and attorney fees.
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Criminal District Court
Wallace Eakin
W. A. Pettit
Pettit
Mr. Eakin
Llano County
Brooks Fannin
DeLeon
Hicks Bynum
Beverly Thomas
American Insurance Union of
Columbus
Ohio
L. B. Thomas
Benbrook Road Work Starts on 1928 Bond Project
Construction began Monday on the Benbrook road project in Tarrant County the last in the 1928 bond program. County Judge Atkinson submitted 100 ex service men from 100 applicants to work on paving a three mile brick road from Camp Bowie Boulevard to Benbrook. Two more contracts for a bridge over Marys Creek and a grade separation at the Texas and Pacific tracks are expected in December.
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Benbrook
Tarrant County
Atkinson
West Texas Construction Company
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Camp Bowie Boulevard
Ste‘s Highway Commission
Marys Creek
Texas and Pacific
Star Telegram
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Bengrock Road
Ritz Theatre
Dee
George O'Brien
Robert Montgomery
Nora Gregor
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Lilian Bond
Karen Morley
Joan Crawford
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