Comanche County FFA and 4 H Show Set for Feb 23
The Comanche County FFA and 4 H show will be held Thursday in the ball park. The date was moved to February 23 to allow feeders to ship calves to the Houston Livestock Show starting February 25. Premium details will appear in next week's Chief. Breeders plan cattle sheep and hog exhibits with high grade stock.
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J. R. Eanes
Caif
Comanche County
F.F.A
Ball Park
Houston Livestock Show
Chilton Heads Comanche Chamber of Commerce
William C. Chilton president of the Comanche National Bank was elected president of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce at a Tuesday night meeting. Howard Kilpatrick, a hardware merchant, was elected vice president and Homer Wilhelm, a barber and former city council member, was chosen treasurer. Secretary election was postponed pending pledge canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Chilton
Comanche National Bank
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Chilton
Masonic Lodge
Comanche Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Kilpatrick
Homer Wilhelm
Former wrestling champ conducts church service in Trickham
O. B. Lightfoot once Santa Anna lightweight champion and now with Piggly Wiggly led a church service at Trickham on Sunday, drawing local attendance and prompting greetings from villagers.
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O. B. Lightfoot
Santa Anna
the Piggly Wiggly
Trickham
Comanche County Wild Life Planning Board Holds First Meeting
The board formed February 8 in the District Court Room with eleven members. Officers elected were John M. Cowan chairman J B Allcorn vice chairman Will Robinson second vice chairman and Karl Shock secretary. The group backed universal hunting and fishing license law and stronger state regulation by the Game Fish Oyster Commission. State wardens Etheridge and John R. Wood attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Shock
Comanche County
Wild Life Planning Board
County Court House
C. E. Finley
Abilene
John M. Cowan
Downing
J. B. Albcorn
Comanche
Will Robinson
Gustine
Texas Game Fish & Oyster Commission
O. F. Etheridge
John R. Wood
Brownwood
Jim Cox
T. E. Denman
H. G. Dowdy
W. J. Fritts
Pred Hall
John BE. Hoff
D E. Howard
Tom Jackson
W. H. McCharen
W. A. Mercer
A. D. Pettit
H. J. Purvis
H. D Seeley
Elbert Stewart
J. C. Wilkerson
N. &. Scudder
Livestock Sells High At Second Auction Here
The Bailey and McDonald Trade Lot hosted a second auction via the Comanche Livestock Commission Company on Tuesday with higher prices than the first sale last week. Milk cows reached $65, a mule sold for $140, calves brought $25 to $32.50, and most stock sold $1 to $3 above Fort Worth prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey and McDonald
Comanche Livestock Commission Company
Fort Worth
Tom McDonald
McDonald
Unis
Comanche Livestock Commission
Funeral Services Held Friday For Lee Campbell
Lee Campbell 77 longtime Comanche resident died at home February 2 after a year of ill health. Services conducted at the family residence with Masonic Lodge and Methodist Church affiliations noted. He partnered with Buffalo Bill Cody in hunting, and is survived by his widow and five stepchildren plus two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Campbell
Comanche
Campbell
Oakwood Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
J. D. Smoot
Tom Moore
Charlie Campbell
Julia Elms
Gila Bend
Arizona
Connie Stewart
Blanet
Mr. Campbell
Texas
Buffalo Bill Cody
Buffalo Bill
Ilo.of
Methodist Church
Zadie McPherson
Elms
Stewart
George Goosby
Goldthwaite
Basil McPherson
Energy
Annie Bell Lee
Roy McPherson
Denton
J. McPherson
Corpus Christi
Sidney Dramatic Club to Stage The New Decree and The Flash of Red
The Sidney High School Dramatic Club will present The New Decree and The Flash of Red on Friday night February 24. At the January 31 regular meeting the group planned a St Patrick's Day social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School Dramatic Club
Mrs Cleveland Visits Fort Worth Parents
Mrs. L. C. Cleveland spent last week in Fort Worth visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Cleveland
Fort Worth
Mrs. W. G. Johnson
Rev and Mrs Smoot Return From Lenders Visit
Reverend and Mrs J D Smoot have returned from Lenders where they visited her sister Mrs C A Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Smoot
C. A. Thornton
Two-Thirds Vote Required To Move The County Seat
A De Leon petition to move the Comanche County Seat faces legal hurdles under Texas law. To order an election the county must have a majority of freeholders sign if the seat has stood 40 years, with a two-thirds vote to relocate beyond five miles of the center. Comanche since 1859 makes the move nearly impossible. county-wide election cost about $1500.
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de Leon
Texas
Comanche
Jersey Breeders Report Bright Prospects For County Dairy Herds
The Comanche County Jersey Breeders Association reported improved dairy herds ahead as many Jersey calves were born and more expected this spring. Officers elected include E. C. Seay as president and O. B. Phillips as secretary. Five groups will service Jersey bulls at $1 per cow, with 154 cows served last year. The association praised Chamber of Commerce support and voted $5 for 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Jersey Breeders Association
E. C. Seay
Sidney
M. E. Stephens de Leon
O. B. Phillips
J. O. Jones
T. R. Lacy
Downing
G. R. Pratt
John McGinnis
J. L. Gore
Indian Creek
Troy Williams
Bob Carpenter
Harmony
J. T. Luker
Bill Goosby
M. M. Helms
Soda Springs
Bob Robertson
H. J. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Revival at Elm Grove Baptist Tabernacle Saturday
A revival meeting begins Saturday night February 11 at Elm Grove Baptist Tabernacle with preaching by Rev Beford Renfro of Goldthwaite, announced by pastor Roger Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove Baptist Tabernacle
Beford Renfro of
Goldthwaite
Roger Smith
County basketball cage title chase sparks busy opening
The boys county championship tournament begins tonight at 7 with Gustine vs Sidney, Newburg vs Beattie, and Proctor vs Sipe Springs. Three divisions Class A B C feature Comanche De Leon Gustine Sidney Hasse Newburg Beattie Proctor Sipe Springs Duster Oliver Springs Pettit Lamkin Jakehamon with finals set for next week and an exhibition by the Hill Billies.
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Gustine
Sidney
Newburg
Beattie
Proctor
Sipe Springs
Comanche
de Leon
Comyn
Hasse
Duster
Oliver Springs
Pettit
Lamkin
Jakehamon
Gustine Tigers
Sidney Eagles
George Whilis
Daniel Baker College
Hill Billies
Southwestern
Georgetown
Hardin- Simmons Cowboys
Brownwood
Willis
Interescholastic
Hasse Wins Cage Tournament In Inaugural Meet
Hasse High School cagers beat Comanche 30-26 in the finals of the Comanche High School Inaugural Basketball Tournament at the local gym Saturday. Hasse earlier defeated Newbury 37-23 and edged Sidney 31-27 to reach the final. Comanche advanced with a forfeit from Sipe Springs and upset Gustine 25-19 to reach the title game. Sidney girls routed Has girls in an exhibition preceding the boys final.
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Hasse High School
Comanche High
Comanche High School
Hasse
Newbury
Sidney
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Gustine Tigers
Indians
Elliott
Sidney High School
Has High
Negro Woman Dies From Injuries In Blanket Car Crash
A Brownwood hospital reports the death of a Negro woman from injuries suffered last Thursday when the car she rode in sideswiped a truck on Highway 10 near Blanket and struck the car of M B Carter Comanche. The driver, a Negro man, remains hospitalized with head and chest injuries.
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Brownwood
M. B. Carter
Comanche
Highway 10
Blanket
Carter
Pink McCrary
Tom Carnes
Gene Carter
Mr. McCrary
Mr. Carter
Stagg Creek Club Finishes 500 Quilts in Five Years
The Stagg Creek Tuesday Club marks a five year anniversary by completing 500 quilts. Members contributed mattresses, room papering, and large fruit and meat canning efforts. Proceeds fund flowers for funerals and aid for the needy. officers include Mrs Henry Jaynes president Mrs Roger Langston vice president and Miss Eral L Hood secretary treasurer.
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Stagg Creek
Henry Jaynes
Roger Langston
Eral L. Hood
Prest
District Scout Meet Set for February 23 in Comanche
A Boy Scout district meeting for Comanche County towns is scheduled in Comanche on February 23 with the location to be announced. District Chairman J. R. Eanes leads the event to advance local Boy Scout work, preceded by a Court of Honor for Scouts earning advancements. Scoutmasters Cauley and Wright expect several to attend for badge work, with G. N. Quinl, Scout Executive, present to assist both meetings.
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Comanche County
Comanche
J. R. Eanes
Cauley
Wright
Lynanne Morris Dies At Brownwood Hospital
Lynanne Morris at 17 months died in a Brownwood hospital at 5 30 am after a week of illness. Funeral services were held at Comanche Baptist Church with Rev A Edwin Wilson officiating and burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. She was the Morris couple’s only child and a favorite of neighbors.
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Lynanne Morris
Charlie Morris
Comanche
Brownwood
Comanche Baptist Church
A. Edwin Wilson
Oakwood Cemetery
Lynanne
Mrs Emerson Kelly Passes Away in Comanche
Mrs Emerson Kelly aged 83 longtime Comanche resident died at her home after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were conducted at her residence by Rev A Edwin Wilson at 4 30 PM Thursday with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Emerson Kelly
Comanche
A. Edwin Wilson
Oakwood Cemetery
Electric Power Lines to Span Comanche County by April
Comanche County officials announce phase one wiring for Project 1 with 250 miles of lines. The $137,218.39 contract with O. O. Fuller Construction of Nevada, Missouri, runs 110 days from January 27. Rural Electrification aims to have premises wired soon as staking begins February 11 and urges customers to visit the Comanche R.E.A. office for wiring guidance.
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Comanche County
Carl Brandt
R.E.A
Comanche
A. C. Thomas
Frederick Harmon
Rural Electrification Association
Comanche R.E.A
Alfred McKinzie Buys Local Produce Business
Alfred McKinzie, longtime manager at the upper Farmers Produce house, bought the Fort Worth based upper branch from Armour & Company. He plans to run the business as before, continuing a 15 year career in produce and a decade with Armour.
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Alfred McKinzie
Farmers Produce House
Armour & Company of
Fort Worth
Farmers Produce Company
George McKinzie
Armour Firm
Miller Again To Head Gustine School
Homer Miller, superintendent of the Gustine School, was re elected by the school board for another term. Improvements at the Gustine plant include a new teacherage and a six bus shed. The teacherage, an FHA project, will be occupied by Miller and his family when finished.
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Homer Miller
Gustine
Miller
Comanche closes for Brady teachers meeting and basketball
School dismissed today in Comanche for a Mid-Texas Teachers Association meeting at Brady. All Comanche teachers attend led by Superintendent J. D. Bramiette. Pupils can also attend the boys basketball tournament beginning today at the local gymnasium.
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Comanche
Mid-Texas Teachers Association
Brady
J. D. Bramiette
SMU Scientists Examine Lake Eanes Formations
Dr. J. D. Boone and Dr. C. C. Albritton of Southern Methodist University geology spent part of a week at Lake Eanes spillway and the adjacent cut studying formations and photographing results. They called the formation the most interesting they had ever studied and plan a future return with a crew and instruments for a more thorough examination.
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J. D. Boone
C. C. Albritton
Geological Department of
Southern Methodist University
Lake Eanes
United States
Choral Club to Present Program Monday Night
The West Ward Mother's and High School Boys and Girls Choral Club will present a short program of class work singing Monday night at 7 30 at the high school auditorium. The public is invited.
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West Ward
Mother's
High School Boys and Girls
Nabers couple move to manage Lufkin apartment house
Mr and Mrs Carl Nabers left their parents after a month with them this week and will relocate to Lufkin where he will manage an apartment house.
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Carl Nabers
Lufkin
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Game Preservation Board Organized
Sidney Dramatic Club
Jersey
Stagg Creek Club
B’wood Hospital
Bo Williams
Hugh
Bo) Williams
C. F. Williams
Comanch
Texas Railroad Commission
Jerry Sadler
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Young Williams
Gustine School
S.M.U
Choral Club
New Majestic Theatre
Errol Flynn
Dawn Patrol
George O'Brien
Lawless Valley
Bob Burns
THE
Arkansas Traveler
Pet O’brien
Joan Blondell
Riehard Green
Seco Reis
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