Years Ago F. M. No 1 Bank Consolidated in Comanche
Neely from Dartmouth to press dispatches. The F. M. No 1 Bank merged into The First State Bank. Walter Jack Cunningham heads the bank’s bookkeeper role. Tom Emmett Fagan of Camp Bowie died this week. Frank Payne College alumnus played clarinet. War loans via Thrift Stamps promoted. stamps priced at 4.12 with 26 cent value after January 1, 1923.
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Neely
Dartmouth
First State Bank
E. E. Ony
Walter Jack Cunningham
F. . Bank
Waco
Comanche
Tom Emmett Fagan
A. M. Fagan
Camp Bowie
Travis
Frank
Arcadia Vivian Burleson
Richardson
I. N. Grissom Hiss
Clothing donations sought by Legion Auxiliary
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary appeal for Christmas clothing donations. Call Mes J. D. Slack Evan Palmer Ory Bob Stanton Bob E. D. Cox or John Reese to arrange pickup or drop off.
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Amerigion
Mes
J. D. Slack
Evan Palmer
Ory
Bob Stanton
Bob E. D. Cox
John Reese
Spivey Turns Prisoner From California In Swindling Case
Kerley, about 30, was brought to Comanche Saturday by Wid Spivey who traveled to California for the prisoner. Spivey says Kerley was here last year on a grand charge of swindling involving $50.00. Kerley left here last Monday for Riverside California and is in custody of the sheriff who had been asked to hold him.
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Kerley
Wid Spivey
California
Spivey
Riverside
Anche
Meeting on 20 room hotel project scheduled for Tuesday
A committee from the Commercial Club met with a similar group from the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon to discuss steps toward a 20 room hotel in Co. Two committees will reconvene in January to consider the matter further.
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Ittee
Coman Club
Chamber of Tee
Drive to collect Christmas gifts for Comanche needy
Community campaign urges Comanche residents and county to donate clothing toys bed coverings and food for the Christmas drive. Volunteers from American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross County Welfare and Boy Scouts will collect or receive bundles at the County Sewing Room. The effort aims to aid families who would otherwise be forgotten with a White Christmas service planned by the local Methodist Church.
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Comanche
Santa
E. D. Cox
American Legion Auxiliary
John Reese
American Red Cross Society
J. H. Arthur
County Welfare Association
Comanche Boy Scouts
County Sewing Room
Sidney Street
Methodist
E. N. Scarlett
Local Schools To Close For Holidays Next Wednesday
Local schools will close for the Christmas holidays. The vacation runs through Sunday January 2 and schools resume the following Monday.
State Aid Granted for Co Manche County Schools
About 71 000 dollars in state aid approved for Manche County schools County Superintendent B Ray McCorkle notes 11193 allocated to smaller schools while Gustine Comyn and Sidney await reports Last year these three received 10297 and are expected to receive similar amounts This aid covers teacher salaries and excludes high school tuition bus pay or industrial aid Individual awards listed include Sabano 174 Mercer Gap 384 Soda Springs 419 Briar Grove 560 Indian Mountain 656 Cross Roads 360 Buffalo 67 Duster 870 Oliver Springs 588 St Joe 134 Trinity 490 Elm Grove 75 Cotton Grove 503 Liberty 518 Jakesman 530 Van Dyke 323 Downing 171 Hasse 1098 Beattie 1525 Sipe Springs 946 Proctor 802
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Comanche County
Ray McCorkle
Gustine
Comyn
Sidney
Sabano
Mercer Gap
Soda Springs
Briar Grove
Indian Mountain
Cross Roads
Buffalo
Duster
Oliver Springs
St. Joe
Trinity
Elm Grove
Cotton Grove
Liberty
Jakehoman
van Dyke
Downing
Hasse
Beattie
Sipe Springs
Proctor
Beattie Girls and Priddy Boys Win Cage Tourney
Beattie girls coached by Hubert Keelley won the basketball tournament held December 9 10 11 at Beattie Nabers named outstanding player. Priddy boys coached by Ray Duren won the boys division Schrader Priddy forward was outstanding player. Sidney Girls to Hold Meet December 16 17 18 at Sidney gym sixteen teams invited from Brown Erath Comanche and Eastland counties per Coach Macon.
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Beattie
Hubert Keelley
Nabers
Priddy
Ray Duren
Schrader
Sidney
Sidney Girls
Sidney Gymnasium
Brown
Erath
Comanche
Eastland Countess
Macon
E. D. Killebrew Dies at 82 in Comanche County
E D Killebrew 82 longtime Comanche County resident died at his South Comanche home December 8 after months of illness. Funeral December 9 at Church of Christ Comanche led by Elder Cowan of Dublin. Born March 30 1855 in Tennessee he married Nannie Hendricks in Ellis County in 1887. Survived by a son W H Killebrew a grandson J B Killebrew and a great grandson. a number of out of town attendees listed.
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E. D. Killebrew
Comanche County
Comanche
South Comanche
Church of Christ
J. B. Killebrew
Artie Anthony
T. P. Kelley
Brownwood
C. C. Baxter
Dubin
H. T Baxter
Stephenville
Ben Hargroves
Aly
Cotton Gins Output Near Two Thousand Bales in Comanche
The three Comanche gins had ginned nearly 2,000 bales of cotton by noon Thursday, exceeding early season estimates of 1,200 to 1,500 bales for the 1937 season.
Change of Intake Day at County Pension Office
Beginning Friday December 31st the county investigator will be in the Comanche office each Friday to take new applications and discuss cases with applicants or interested parties. Friday will replace Saturday as the intake day. D T Gilliam Comanche County Investigator.
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Comanche
D. T. Gilliam
Comanche County
Comanche Milling to Host John Deere Day Event
The Comanche Milling Company announces a John Deere Day on Tuesday December 21 with all day activities including a three hour free motion picture at The Majestic Theatre. Officials say the John Deere program features talks and demonstrations of strong interest to local farmers.
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Comanche Milling Company
John Deere Company
Hoff
Majestic Theatre
John Deere
Fitzgerald Warns About Helping the Underdog
A letter from J. E. Fitzgerald of Stepheny K criticizes aiding the underdog and mocks anti Japanese sentiment. He recalls past efforts to help the underdog, suggests whipping others, and jokes about a future Supreme Court vacancy with Charlie McCarthy as a candidate.
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J. E. Fitzgerald
Stepheny K
Jno
Elzie Jennings
Europe
America
Japan
China
Mrs. Sanger
Supreme Court
Charlie McCarthy
Population growth strengthens Texas bid for industry expansion
Census figures place Texas fifth in state population, with an estimated 55 000 gain for the year to June 30, narrowing California to 18 000 behind. New totals show California 6 172 000 and Texas 6 154 900, behind New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio as the top four. The report links rising populations to expanding markets and greater capital investment by Texas industries.
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Dallas
Texas
California
Lone Star
Pennsylvania
New York
Illinois
Ohio
State School Man Addresses Lions at Comanche Luncheon
H. E. Robinson of Brownwood Deputy State Superintendent of Schools spoke at the Comanche Lions Club bi weekly luncheon. He discussed education stressing learning beyond books and the influence of associations and reading and entertainment on child development.
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H. E. Robinson
Brownwood
Comanche Lions Club
Robinson
Chief To Be Out Early Next Week
The Chief will be out one day earlier next week than common in order that advertists may place their message before the people Thursday morning. Advertisers and those who have articles to contribute can assist us greatly by getting in their material as soon as possible.
Christmas Program At Comanche High School Auditorium
Superintendent J D Bramlette announces a city sponsored Christmas program at the Comanche High School Auditorium Sunday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 o clock. The event features high school glee club carols, a grammar school program, and band music. A prior bell ceremony on the campus drew nearly a thousand attendees.
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Comanche High School
J. D. Bramlette
Red Gin to Run Next Tuesday and Thursday
J W Littlejohn announces the Farmers Comanche Gin known as The Red Gin will operate on two days next week Tuesday and Thursday December 21st and 23rd. A buyer will be present each day to purchase remnants and store seed cotton for the ginning days.
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J. W. Littlejohn
Hardy Jones Sr Becomes Bookkeeper for Beasley Motor Co
Hardy Jones Sr has taken a temporary post as bookkeeper for Beasley Motor Company of Lubbock, advancing his duties in the local business house.
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Hardy Jones, Sr
The
Beasley Motor Company
Lubbock
Escaped Oklahoma Felon Captured Near Comanche Sunday
An escaped Oklahoma convict and his woman companion with a 3 year old boy were captured at a filling station cafe on Highway No 10 in Comanche by Sheriff Wid Spivey and Deputy W P St Clair. They faced forgery charges from Texas towns after officers found blank checks, oil, clothing and groceries in the car. The man identified as Howarece Atchison said he escaped from McAlester penitentiary and that the car was stolen in Tulsa. The woman claimed various relations to Atchison. They were turned over to a U S Marshal for transport to Fort Worth on a stolen car charge.
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Oklahoma
Highway No. 10
Comanche
Wid Spivey
W. P. St. Clair
Texas
Spivey
Howare¢e Atchison
McAlester, Oklahoma
Tulsa
Cooke County
Atchison
Foster
Brownwood
Stella Bishop
Comanche County
Homer Atchison
U. S
Fort Worth
Local Advertising Man Honored For Higginbotham Ads
Co. P. St. Clair of Comanche longtime Higginbotham advertising manager received high praise from John G. Grimm Director of Service for Meyer Both Company Chicago for a page ad carried in last week’s Chief. Meyer Both is a recognized authority on advertising.
Regional Titles End Class B Grid Chase
The Texas Interscholastic League Class B regional finals produced various scores. Region 1 Panhandle 12 Wells ington 2, Region 2 Wink 20 Roscoe 19, Region 3 Burkburnett 54 Pitt Region 4 Van 18 Diamond 12, Region 5 Mineola 20 Rockwall, Region 6 Overton 7 Groveton, Region 7 San Saba 12 Brady, Region 8 Itasca 30 Hearne 12, Region 9 Smithville 31 Bay City 0, Region 10 Hull-Cassetta 21 Pasadena 12, Region 11 Eldorado 27 Hondo, Region 12 Arkansas Pass 7 Freer 6.
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Panhandle
Wellington
Wink
Roscoe
Burkburnett
Pitt
Van
Diamond
Mineola
Rockwall
Itasca
Hearne
Smithville
Bay City
Hull-Cassetta
Pasadena
Eldorado
Hondo
Howard Motor Co Burglarized In Sunday Night Break In
Howard Motor Company was burglarized Sunday night. Thieves pried open the back door to enter and stole two pistols a pair of gloves and about $100 in cash. A steel locker containing the money was pried open as officers pursue a clue.
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Howard Motor Company
Local Highway Funds Could Be Cut By Congress Action
Leo Ehlinger warns Comanche County residents that a proposed curtailment of the national highway program could cut $789000 in local Texas projects across eight counties. The cancellation would halt 24.9 miles on Highway 23, 5.5 miles on Highway 36, and other surfacing and paving work, risking 700 to 1000 local jobs over two years.
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Comanche County
Congress
Leo Ehlinger
Brownwood
Comanche
Sipe Springs-De Leon
Ehlinger
Hal M. Bourland
United States
Texas
Brown County
Rocky Creek Cemetery
State Park
Brownwood- Cross Cut
Comanche Northwest
Sabana River
de Leon-Sipe Springs
Eastland County
Cisco
Lampasas
Coryell
McCulloch County
Brady
Mills County
Goldthwaite
Hamilton County
San Saba County
Stephens County
Breckenridge
Caddo
State Highway Department
Comanche High School Announces Honor Roll Totals
CHS releases honor roll figures led by the sophomore class with 25 students. Seniors list includes Lorraine Bear and Milton Robertson among ten. juniors total thirteen and freshmen seventeen. Full roster names all recognized students across four grades.
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Comanche High School
W. Z. Compton
Lorraine Bear
Robert Bert Eaton
Lottye Grigsby
Schuler Gilliam
Hollis Isham
Helen Jones
Lillie Belle McPherson
Nathan Mehaffey
Kathrn Phillips
Milton Robertson
Melvin
Lillie Lou May
Ruth McCorkle
Dale Roberts
Earnest Rambo
Val Jean Thompson
Larry Moore Shankle
Golda Woolsey
Nancy Wilkerson
L. B Russell On Cotton Situation
L B Russell discusses shifting cotton dominance from the South to Texas and California. He cites Texas Panhandle gins reaching 100000 bales and California expanding to 600000 acres with long staple cotton from irrigation. He notes superior whiteness and yields and ponders diversification as the remedy. A Saturday matinee features Gene Autry in Springtime in the Rockies.
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L. B. Russell
Texas
Lower Panhandle
Lynn
Dawson
California
San Joaquin Valley
Lane
Gene Autry
Rockies
Mann backs one-house Legislature for Texas Attorney General race
Gerald C. Mann former secretary of state and candidate for Attorney General urged a new state constitution to replace the patchwork charter. He promoted a unicameral legislature as the reform, arguing the existing bicameral system rests on outdated precedent unsuitable for a unified state.
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Gerald C. Mann
Marshall Rotary Club
Mann
Texas
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Wid
Palace Theatre
Buck Jones
Ack Benny
Ida Lupino
Blue
Gail Patrick
Elenor Whitney d
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Lynn Overman
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Benny Baker
JTMAS
Janet Gaynor
Fredric March
Santa Claus
Saint Nick
North Pole
Beattie Girls
Priddy Boys
County Pension Office
Comanche Milling CO
Fitzgerald
H. S. Auditorium
Okla
Overton
Groveton
San Saba
Arkansas Pass
Freer
Howard Motor Co
L. B Russell
New Majestic
Claudette Colbert
Warren William
Bobby Breen
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