Pecan Belt Highway Work Kicks Off At County Line
Work began Tuesday at the Mills county line on the Pecan Belt Highway into Comanche county. Judge R A Luker F E Adams E Anthony and Commissioner D La Morris witnessed. Project aims for ninety days to completion with eight men clearing way ahead of a grader. A ten ton tractor, grader and three teams are on site under John Hart's direction.
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Mills County
Pecan Belt
Comanche County
R. A. Luker
F. E. Adams
E. Anthony
D. la. Morris
Wittness
Im Kendall
John Hart
Wetzel Fatally Shot by Brownwood Deputy in Street Clash
W. G. Wetzel 44, a local barber and Comanche native, was shot and killed by Carl Adams deputy sheriff in Brownwood after a street dispute. Adams surrendered to Sheriff Burt Hise. Wetzel leaves a widow and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wetzel
Geo. C. Wetzel
Comanene
Carl Adams
Brownwood
Mr. Wetzell
Comanche
Board Church
Fort Worth
Court House
Wetzel
Adams
Abilene
T. F. Tate
Post American Legion
Sheriffs’ Association
Thirty-fifth Judicial District
Bert Hise
Riley offers $5 cockerel for quiz winners at Red Farm
R L Riley of Riley's Red Farm posts a five question contest with a $5 cockerel prize and a free Owen strain Ss. Cc. R. 1 red eggs for four and a half correct answers. Mail or drop answers by December 16. First correct set wins. results printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Riley
Red Farm
Riley
Marriage of E B Womack announced in Comanche
Cards received in Comanche announce the recent marriage of E B Womack former principal of Comanche high school now teaching at a college in Jonesboro Arkansas since leaving Comanche.
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Comanche
E. B. Womack
Peanut and Turkey Shipments From Comanche This Season
About twenty cars of peanuts and five cars of turkeys have been shipped from Comanche this season with more stock arriving. Peanuts have moved out at about two cars daily. eight to ten cars are stored in Brightman warehouse awaiting shipment. Atwood Bros. advertises sale bargains as shipments continue.
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Comanche
Brightman
Wid Bob Dares
Novit's Lenses West Side Blog Opens Sale
Novit's Lenses West Side Blog marks five years. The Economy Store opens here about two years ago and has leased the former Everybody's Cash Store building for five years. A removal sale is under way as they prepare to move from their current plant at the start of the year.
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Novit's Lenses
West Side
Novit's
Everybody's Cash Store
Woodman Circle Supper Hosted by Huffman and Newsome
Mrs J D Huffman and Mrs Newsome hosted a Woodman Circle supper Tuesday night for 13 members. The event featured hot chocolate cake marshmallows and fruit served to attendees.
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J. D. Huffman
Huffman
Bud Newsome
Woodman Circle
Mrs J W Tunnell Dies in Dallas and Buried in Comanche
Mrs J W Tunnell died at her Dallas home on Tuesday. Her body was brought to Comanche for burial in Indian Creek cemetery yesterday. She belonged to a long established Comanche County family. A longer notice will be published next week.
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J. W. Tunnell
Dallas
Comanche
Indian Creek
Comanche County
Rex Studio Weekday Showings at Majestic Theatre
Monday and Tuesday Harold Bell Wrights Re Creation of Brian Kent and Easops Fables. Wednesday Easops Fables and What’s Up Comedy. Thursday The Ten Commandments and Strongheart in White Fang. Friday Round Up Outlaws and Deep Sea Panic Comedy. Saturday Buck Jones in Timber Wolf and High Society.
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Majestic Theatre
Harold Bell Wright
Brian Kent
Easops
Rowland Announces Big Removal Sale on Vacated Site
W. H. Rowland prepares to vacate the building on the south side of the square and hold a large removal sale. The notice appears in this issue detailing the event.
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Rowland
Odom
W. H. Rowland
Rebecca Lodge Elects Officers
The Rebekah lodge elected officers Thursday night. Nominees include Miss Willie Mae Huse as N G, Mrs. Les Dillard as V G, Mrs. Jim Carter as secretary, Mrs. Jess Huse as treasurer, Mrs. Jim Garter as representative to Grand Lodge, Ms. Lige Woodward as alternate, and Mrs. Sam White as district deputy president.
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Rebekah Lodge
Willie Mae Huse
N. G
Les Dillard
V. G
Jim Carter
Jess Huse
Treas
Jim Garter
Grand Lodge
Lige Woodward Alterate
Sam White
Ten Commandments at the Majestic Returning Next Wednesday
The Ten Commandments will be shown again at the Majestic for one day only next Wednesday with admission reduced to 35e. Large crowds previously viewed the film, and the revival aims to attract more moviegoers with the lower price.
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Majestic
Barry Bads Buys Laundry and Orders New Machinery
Barry Bros owners of the Comanche ice plant have purchased the Comanche laundry and ordered 1500 dollars worth of machinery to be delivered early next year. Joe Farmer will run the plant with A. Faulkner handling outside business. The Farmers move to Comanche to manage the new operation.
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Barry Bros
Comanche
Texas
Joe Farmer
de Leon
A. Faulker
Farmer
B. W. Speed
de Leon Free Press
Farmer & Ross
Forest Farmer
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank
The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Comanche Texas will be held at the bank in Comanche Texas on Tuesday January 12 1926 to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. W M Durham cashier. December 11 1925.
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First National Bank of
Comanche
Texas
W. M. Durham
Heflin Promoted as North Side Christmas Gift Source
Twelve photos highlight twelve Christmas presents as Heflin becomes the go to man on the North Side for holiday gifts. The feature underscores Heflin's help in selecting presents and capturing gift ideas for readers seeking festive options.
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Heflin
North Side
Best Program of the Season Promised by Local Band
Late yesterday Southwestern Telephone could not provide a Dallas remote hookup for the Tuesday night concert. The plan shifted to a January broadcast. the concert will now be Friday, December 18 at 7 30 p m with Director Campbell presenting a program including America, Tribune, Overture Alda and McCaughey, Yearning, War Dance and Stars and Stripes Forever among others. Our sale continues Atwood Bros offers furniture and goods still available.
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Southwestern Telephone Company
Dallas
Denton
Midlothean
Campbell
America
Carey
Military
Tribune
Taylor
Franko Goldman
Alda
McCaughey
Davis & Burke
N. M. Rosenquest
Lions Clubs of Texans
Indiana
Lamaler
Sousa
Insurance solicitor promotes Jessup-Albcorn agency ties
Notice from Mrs. W. B. Cunningham announcing affiliation with Jessup Albcorn Insurance Agency offering access to Hartford and other major fire insurers. Also brief local ads from Atwood Bros and updates on visitors and shopping options at Woman's Exchange.
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Jessup- Albcorn Insurance Agency
The
Hartford
W. B. Cunningham
Christmas Pageant at Baptist Church Dec 20
The Nativity Christmas pageant will be presented by the Glee Club and Dramatic Club under the direction of Mrs A J Campbell and Mrs Romeo Walker at the First Baptist Church on Sunday December 20 at 7 30 p m. Everybody invited. Mrs Harold Denny of Dallas is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M Atwood.
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Glee Club and
Dramatic Club
A. J. Campbell
Romeo Walker
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Harold Denny
Dallas
Mrs. M. Atwood
Furs Wanted by Norrid and Prater
Advertises a lawful fur purchase offer by Norrid and Prater. Seeks pelts of legally taken furs from sellers, inviting contact for valuation and sale arrangements.
Kilgore to Speak at the Court House Saturday 2 p m
Farm Bureau members are urged to attend a talk by state director C. M. Kilgore at the courthouse Saturday at 2 p m. The notice promotes Lone Star Cotton Seed for Comanche trade and urges early orders as stock is limited and priced at 2.00 per shel.
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Farm Bureau
C. M. Kilgore
Court House
Bureau
Furs Wanted Legally Taken by Norrid and Prater
A brief notice states buyers Norrid and Prater seek legally taken furs. The item call is concise and lacks extra details.
Terracing Demonstration Planned Near Brute Farm
P K Mackey announces a terracing demonstration directed by County Agent A J Barton to be held next Wednesday just south of Brute Farm on the road to the lake. The work can be done with a tractor or horses and will run all day. farmers and locals are invited to attend. Furs We want to buy your fury.
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P. K. Mackey
County Agen
A. J. Barton
Brute Farm
Mr. Macke
Woodman Lodge Elects Officers
The local Woodmen lodge elected officers last Monday night. Officers include Jim T. Jones as C C, Roy Rambady as lieutenant, Clyde House as banker, Co Cauley clerk, L. L. Norwood clerk, Bud Newsome as watchman, Dr Ravenshine as sentry, Dr I Temmons as physician, C W Butler, C Williams, and J R Waldrop as guards.
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Weoodmen Lodge
Jim T. Jones
C. C
Roy Ramb Ady
Clyde House
Co. Cauley
L. L. Norwood
Cort
Bud Newsome
Ravenshine
I. Temmons
C. W. Butler
C. Williams
J. R. Waldrop
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PDS
Atwood Bros
Woodman
Heflin North
Rex
Outlows
Buck Jones
Rebecca Lodge
Barry Bads
Seaoon 5
Fox
Wonder
Davis
Burke
Fantasia
Barnhouse
J. H. Bellah
Mamie King
M. Atwood
California
C. W. McClean
J. F. McCutcheon
Washington, D. C
Mrs
Hill Huddleston
Baptist Church
Norrid & Prater
Kilgore
FURS
Woodman Lodge
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