Firemen Seek Cash and Toy Donations for Christmas Fund
Roy Rambo urges donations of discarded toys or money for the Firemen Christmas Charity Collection. Cash gifts will fund fruit and gifts for families Santa might miss. Former County Clerk Bob Haynes visits Comanche from his Erath County ranch. hog business weak this year. Texas has led turkey sales but paid less per bird than other states. California avg 1938 turkey price $3.19. Texas $2.09. national avg $2.75. Efforts to bolster Texas stock continue. instore sellers advertise fine breeding Toms in Comanche after First Monday.
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Comanche
Erath County
Iredell
Haynes
Texas
United States
California
Comanche Debt Figures and Highway Prospects Spark City Debate
The City of Comanche faces at least $3,000 per person in potential debt amid a bond total of $9184477.28 as of October 31, 1939. State plans to take over Highway 36 West pending road criteria and a 1940 goal to have highways within city limits before federal census results. The sewer system is being addressed with a new contract for treated wastewater disposal on 30 acres. Old mayor M Coleman backs accelerated highway inclusion and fiscal measures ahead of the 1941 census.
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City of
Comanche
Brahee
M. Coleman
Free Barbecue and Frontier Routes Highlight Local Murmurs
The Clifton Record cites that free barbecue draws crowds as residents justify virtue over vice while Comanche County sees new settlers and West Texas migrants visiting The Chief ads for farms and rentals. A UT Law School clinic offers free legal aid. reports touch on highway routes via Morgan's Mill and Weatherford.
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Fort Worth
Stephenville
Weatherford
Morgan's Mill
Hood County
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