WPA Aid Sought for New Court House in Comanche
Comanche County weighs a federal grant of 120000 for a new court house with 180000 in bonds and 15000 in furniture. Authority outlines that 100000 in labor and 20000 in materials will be funded, while local voters decide by petition and bond election. The plan promises county employment and uses local stone to a completion-ready design.
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Comanche County
Texas
WPA
Chariy
Stevens
R. S. McCharen
Commissioners Court
District Court
Court House
Comanche Band To Perform At Dallas Cotton Bowl
Comanche sixty piece high school band accepts invitation to Cotton Bowl in Dallas on January 2. Band, director Pat Howard and band mothers travel by bus around 6 30 AM to join pregame Jubilee and perform for St Marys Texas Tech game afternoon. Tech faces St Marys Gaels in a high profile matchup expected to draw near 50 000. Bo Williams oversees advance ticket sales for Tech. many Comanche residents plan to attend.
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Comanche
Dallas
Pat Howard
Texas
Santa Clara
Oregon State
Bo Williams
C. F. Williams
Texas Tech
Tech
Post Office Closure Highlighting New Year Holiday
The Comanche Post Office will be closed Monday January 2 due to New Year’s Day falling on Sunday. Postmaster J R Eanes urges stamp purchases over the weekend and notes December quarter receipts exceed $4000, about six percent higher than last year.
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Comanche
J. R. Eanes
Dublin farmers organize a watermelon association
A group of fifty farmers met to organize a watermelon association led by Tom in Dublin. The meeting aimed to coordinate growing and marketing efforts for the crop.
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Tom
Ministerial Group Praises Christmas Work of Fire Dept
At its first meeting this week the newly organized Ministerial Association of Comanche passed a unanimous resolution praising the Fire Department and associated groups for gathering and distributing gifts to the poor during Christmas. Special mention is made of Roy Rambo, L. C. Cleveland, Lawrence Brycher, Earl Williams, Dave Werner, Andrew Pate, Bob Polston, and Fire Chief Bob Graham for their hours mending and making toys. The pastors urge active church participation and invite all to attend services of their chosen faith.
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Ministerial Association of
Comanche
Fire Department
Roy Rambo
L. C. Cleveland
Lawrence Brycher
Earl Williams
Dave Werner
Andrew Pate
Bob Polston
Bob Graham
Spirit of Christ
Ministerial Association
E. M. Shepard
R. Gordon
Smiths Headed to New Orleans for Bow Football
Mr and Mrs George G Smithi depart Thursday for New Orleans Louisiana where they will attend the Bow football game.
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George G. Smithi
New Orleans
Louisiana
Ministerial Association of Comanche Organized Here
Six pastors convened in the pastor's study at the First Methodist Church to organize the Ministerial Association of Comanche. Charter members include Reverends H. J. Sanders J. D. Smoot Gordon Barrett A Edwin Wilson E M Shepard and E R Gordon.
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First Methodist Church
Comanche
Ministerial Association of
H. J. Sanders
J. D. Smoot
Gordon Barrett
A. Edwin Wilson
E. M. Shepard
E. R. Gordon
Shepard
Gordon
C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Duster Organizes Game Preserve Demonstration
In Comanche County Duster farmers formed the third Game Preserve Area at a Tuesday night meeting. Twenty or more residents signed up 5817 acres for the Dus ter Community Game Preserve Demonstration. County Agent N E Scudder explained aims of wildlife protection and regulated harvest and an executive committee was elected. Signs marking the demonstration area were placed on property boundaries.
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Comanche County
Duster
N. E. Scudder
W. M. Haynes
A. J. Harrison
J. N. Kirk
W. D. Stokes
R. W. McPhail
Geo. T. Slone
F. M. Files
A. & M. College Extension Service
Judge and Mrs Wallace Celebrate Holidays at Stephenville
Mrs and Mr See and Mr and Mrs Willems attend a Stevensville holiday event with neighbors and community members. The gathering centers on seasonal cheer and formal greetings during a festive period.
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Wallace
Stephenvile
See
Willems
Honored Today Dr Robert T Hill Geologist of Texas
Dr Robert T Hill the dean of Texas geologists will be guest of honor at the Geographical Society of America in New York during the fifty fifth annual convention. He began study on The Comanche Chief in the seventies and remains connected with Round Mountain beyond his long career with the United States Geological Survey and the University of Texas. He writes for The Dallas Morning News and contributed to The Comanche Chief.
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Robert T. Hill
Texas Geologists
Geographical Society of America
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Dallas News
Hill
W. F. Simonds
University of Texas
Comanche
Round Mountain
Cornell University of New York
United States Geological Survey
Dallas Morning News
Changes in Texas school standards for 1939
The piece discusses gradual reforms in Texas education as 1939 begins, focusing on more inclusive grading, increased attendance, and life adjustment activities. It notes Comanche High School’s 300 daily attendees, broader teacher training, and the Dallas News urging matched standards to students abilities, not just gifted pupils.
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Texas
Texas Scotws
Dallas News
Dallas Tech High School
Comanche
The
Christmas Boxes Sent to 160 Comanche Families
The Christmas Cheer Committee organized and distributed 160 boxes to about 400 children. Contributions came from local churches, Lions Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Fire Department volunteers, and private donors who prepared fruit, nuts, clothing, and reconditioned items for the boxes.
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Lions Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Fire Ae
Hen nests in hollow tree fourteen feet up
Comanche Route 3 farmer J F Waldrop reports a White Leghorn hen nesting in a hollow tree fourteen feet above the ground. He climbed to retrieve six eggs after watching the bird emerge from a hole in the trunk.
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J. F. Waldrop
County Chief Chronicle Recaps 1938 Local Happenings
The Comanche Chief Year in Review lists weekly county items from January to May 1938, including political candidate announcements, construction plans, crimes, taxes, school milestones, deaths, and business notes. It highlights preserved records, deputy clerk reappointment, and archival practices for future reference.
Howard To Take Office Monday As County Superintendent
Dale Howard, County Superintendent-Elect, will take office Monday morning for a four year term. He previously ledbury Newbury School and taught at Oliver Springs. A college graduate, he is regarded as a leading county teacher and will be the seventh person to serve as County Superintendent, following S. C. Findley, W. D. Jenkins, Mrs. Daisy Deely, Henry Gantz, Romeo S. Walker, and B. Ray McCorkle.
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Dale Howard
Howard
Newbury School
Oliver Springs
S. C. Findley
W. D. Jenkins
Daisy Deely
Henry Gantz
Romeo S. Walker
B. Ray McCorkle
Pioneer Pettit family marks first Pettit tax officer in Comanche County
Pink Pettit is sworn in as Assessor-Collector of Taxes, the first Pettit to hold a salaried county office in Comanche. The Pettit lineage traces to J. P. Pettit who settled in 1857 and fought in the Civil War. The old raw hide lumber house on the Hamilton and Comanche road remains a county landmark. Local visitors included Dr. Philip E. Graham and the Thortons from Stamford during the holidays.
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Pink Pettit
Comanche
Hamilton and
Hazel Dell
North Leon
John
Cat
Pettits
Comanche County
Pettit
P. A
Pink) Pettit
P. A. Pettit and Wife
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R. E. Baynes
Pen
Wilson
Paris
America
Ublin Farmers
Termelon Association
Ministerial Group
Hugh White
Zanette Lane
Mehlika Izig
Ankra
Turkey
Arlie Brown
Miss Izig
P. A. Pettit
Sype
Ae Ana
Claudia Fisher
Miss Fisher
Hollis Burton
Fields
John Roberson
Baxter
Wade Eridge
Square
Reese-Palmer
Oldie
Hodge
Jim Tatum
I. P. Smith
Sipe Springs
A. P. Cox
C of C
Jack McGuire
J. H. Mayes
R. H. Denny
Beattie
Ray T. Hoff
de Leon
Lamkin
T. M. Rutherford
C. S. Dry
M. E. Church
T. B. Seago
Gustine
Grand Jury
Burks
Durham Pecan Company
CHS
Pioneer
Philip E. Graham
University of Texas At Austin
C. A. Thorton
Stamford
J. P. Graham
With
Tommy Ryan
Robert Livingston
June Storey
New Majestic Theatre
Red River Range
Arkansaw
Elviry
Weaver Brothers
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