History of Local P. O. Given By J. R. Eanes
J. R. Eanes provides a short history of the Comanche post office from 1860 through 1929 noting the first postmaster’s death, several reestablishments, and a long list of postmasters including Tankersley Hardin Yarbrough Campbell Garner Taylor Kempner Hamilton Atterbury McCarty Sullivan Rieger Carpenter Henderson Sullivan Dingus and Black with Eanes serving as postmaster after Black’s term ends
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Comanche
J. R.nes
Pril
Joseph G. Hardin
Nathan Yarbrough
D. A. Campbell
R. M. Garner
R Berch Taylor
Arthur L. Kempner
A. L. Hamilton
Elisha B. Atterbury
J. F. McCarty
L. Sullivan
F. J. Reese
J. M. Rieger
Wm. H. Carpneter
J. C. Henderson
Murt J. Sullivan
D. C. Dingus
Acceed
Sullivan
George Black
Eanes
Black
State Health Dept Urges Vaccination
Austin January 28 The State Health Officer Dr John W Brown urges mass vaccination to prevent smallpox outbreaks. He cites safe vaccines made from calves, notes ten million Philippine vaccinations without harm, and recommends primary vaccination with revaccination every five years and after exposure. Citizens should see a doctor to ensure protection.
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Austin
John W. Brown
Philippine Islands
Egg Promotion Pays 25 Cents Per Dozen Eggs
Beginning today through Saturday February 8 the Comanche Chief offers 25 cents for each dozen eggs toward a new or old subscription in Comanche or nearby counties. If already paid a year is added. Four dozen eggs grant the Chief for a year and seven dozen eggs grant both papers for a year. Subscriptions must be for at least one year.
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Comanche
Groundbreaking for new gym begins as community gathers
Work on the new gymnasium began Monday with practical the entire community on hand to set the cornerstone laid. Mrs Hannah Lou Liedke returned to Wichita Falls after an extended visit with her sister Mrs Roy Tubbs. Mrs Arvil Reece of Eden visits her mother Mrs Mollie Pierce. Mrs K F Barry of Proctor travels with her mother Mrs J W McEntire. Miss Margaret Lacy visited the county with home folks at the girls basketball event held in Dublin Friday.
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Hannah Lou Liedke
Wichita Falls
Roy Tubbs
Arvil Reece
Eden
Mollie Pierce
K. F. Barry
Proctor Avent
J. W.W. McEntire
L Cc. Duncan
Margaret Lacy Svent
Dublin
Tangled Romance Amid War Strife in Cairo Hospital
Captain Michael Andrews in the Eastern Front British armoured unit recovers from a broken leg at a Cairo hospital. He falls for nurse Rosemary Hayden during his convalescence, learns she is married, and faces a showdown of confession and love amid wartime duty.
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Michael Andrews
Andrews
Cairo
Rosemary Hayden
Pickfair Parties Broadcast On CBS Tuesdays
Mary Pickford will host the first radio series from her Beverly Hills drawing room titled Parties at Pickfair. The broadcasts air Tuesdays 9 30 PM CST on CBS nationwide beginning February 11, sponsored by Community Public Service Company with the National Fire Industry. Hollywood personalities will join the studio audience in Pickfair.
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Mary
Abilene Christian College Bible Lectures Set Feb 21 26
Beginning today through Saturday February Sth readers are offered 25 cents per dozen eggs and a year for Sem Weekly News. A Bible Lectureship at Abilene Christian College runs Feb 21 26 with 14 speakers from four states discussing different parts of the Bible and the events are open to the public.
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Abilene Christian College
Card of Thanks from Mrs. A. C. Roberts Family
The Roberts family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and for sympathy at the death and burial of their companion and father.
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A. C. Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Eanes
State Health Dept
Harrows
Wallace West
Paramount Picture
Chapter
Terrace Hotel
Rosemary
Miss Harden
Mr. Andrews
Michael
CBS
Chief Dry Cleaners
J. Lester Roberson
Amenges
Line Atetk
B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
Elkins Tin Shop
Comanche County Abstract CO
Comanche National Bank
Wm. Reese Drug CO
McKenzie
McKenzie Wotel
A. J. Gray
Kenneth Ory
Comanche National
Anmex
Office
Geo. T. Blackwell
Blackwell Sanitarium
Gorman
Texas
Comanche County
Roger Hasley
West Side Sq
Gulf Refining CO
W. H. Slider
F. L. Hill
Higginbotham
C. H. Donaho
C. W. Gray
West Side Square
Comanche, Texas
E. R. Ammons
Daughety Clinic
Central Texas Hospital
Brownwood, Texas
N. A. Palmer &Co
Nate
Bank
Dallas
Chief Office
Brownwood
Texas Furniture
West Broadway
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