Comanche County Interscholastic League Basketball Tourney
The Comanche County Boys Interscholastic League Basketball Tournament opens today in the new Hasse School Gymnasium. Class A and B brackets begin with Comanche vs Comyn and Proctor vs Custer, advancing to Saturday finals and a county title bid.
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Comanche County
Hasse School
Comyn
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Lamkin
Energy
Wilson
Hazel Dell
Jakelamon
Oliver Springs
van Dyke
Pettit
Downing
Brownwood
Jones Brother trains as embalmers at Higginbotham’s
Es. King Jones of Sidney is described as a long time understudy of Franks at Higginbotham's undertaking establishment. He has pursued a three-embalming course in Dallas earning a certificate as an embalmer. Mrs. Jones acclaims him as the son of Mr. Es. King Jones.
No School Today for Comanche County Teachers Meeting in San Angelo
Students of Comanche Public Schools and other county schools have a holiday as teachers attend the Mid-Texas Education Association meeting in San Angelo. The gathering, held annually for over twenty years, draws county and city educators led by County Superintendent B. Ray McCorkle and City Superintendent J. D. Bramyette.
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San Angelo
Comanche
County
Mid-Texasee Association
San Anee
B. Ray McCorkle
J. D. Bramyette
Benefit Show At Majestic Theatre Raises 36.29 For Community Chest
A Tuesday afternoon benefit at the Majestic Theatre raised 36.29 for the Community Chest Punch. Manager J V Carter donated all proceeds and local performers entertained along with a trick dog named Ginger from Hollywood California. Donations can be left at The Comanche National Bank The State National Bank or The Comanche Chief per sponsor Mrs J H Arthur.
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Majestic Theatre
J. V. Carter
Ginger
Hollywood
California
Comanche National Bank
State National Bank
Comanche
J. H. Arthur
Funeral for Dewey Cason in Stephenville
Funeral services were held here this afternoon for Dewey Martin Cason 22 who died in Dublin last night of injuries from an automobile accident Saturday. He is survived by his parents seven brothers and two sisters.
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Stephenville
Dewey Martin Cason
Dublin
Lost Energy School Burns in Thursday Blaze
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Energy School building around 4 am Thursday. Mrs. Erlene Irby, an Intermediate teacher, first spotted the blaze. Loss estimated at 8000 dollars with 3600 dollars insured. Building and equipment were a total loss. a four room frame structure erected seven years ago. Fifty students were enrolled. Classes to resume next week in local churches. Teachers listed as Charles and Mrs. Deisher and Mrs. Irby. Trustees named E. D. Howell Joe Hamilton and B. B. McPherson.
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Erlene Irby
Methodist
Energy
Charles Deisher
Irby
E. D. Howell
Joe Hamilton
B. B. McPherson
Comanche Chamber of Commerce Banquet Held With Plans for year
More than 100 attendees from surrounding towns gathered at the Comanche Chamber of Commerce annual banquet held at the First Methodist Church. President Thomas Taylor of Howard Payne College spoke, with H L Stewart presiding. Directors were named and plans for highway improvements hospital housing and farm-product markets for the coming year were outlined.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Taylor
Howard Payne College
Rownwood
H. L. Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
First Methodist Church
Hilton Burks
Burks
A. J. Gray
E. E.anthony
W. C. Chilton
Jno
E. Hoff
J. C. Wilkerson
W. M. Durham
J. R. Hanes
G. P. Dudley
J. H. Wilhelm
Howard Kilpatrick
Callaway Calls Mass Meeting Here Saturday Afternoon
Ex-Congressman Oscar Callaway calls a mass meeting of Comanche County citizens at the Court House on Saturday at 2:30 PM to discuss the Supreme Court Bill. He warns that Roosevelt's court packing threatens the Constitution and invites all lawyers and interested residents to attend.
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Court House
Oscar Callaway
Supreme Court
Congress
Callaway
Comanche County
Roosevelt
U.S
Keep Up Your Dog Or Pay Tax On Him Says City Ordinance
Comanche City Council levies a dog tax due by March 1 1937 to City Secretary Hill Huddleston for male dogs one dollar and females two dollars. A dog may roam safely only on the owner's premises. strays risk capture or destruction by city officers. The tax funds address stray animal complaints and rabies concerns.
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Comanche
Hill Huddleston
Sinclair Station Wins County Best Kept Award
The J. H. Arthur Sinclair Station on Highway No. 10 received the award for best kept and most pleasing appearance among county stations after an inspection of all highway stations. The prize was granted by the Centennial Beautifications Department.
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J. H. Arthur Sinclair
Centennial Beautifications Department
Relief Clients Here Receive 23855 In Food And Clothing
Figures from the Comanche County Relief Office show food and clothing distributed in 1936 totaling 23855.81 dollars. Food valued at 12686.91 dollars and clothing at 190915.90 dollars supported by disbursement lists listing meat and canned goods, fruits, vegetables, milk, and linens for children and adults.
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Comanche County
Dallas Visitors Bring Couple to City Gates
Mr J V Carter and Mrs Carter visited Dallas on Monday, staying for engagements and meetings with local residents and clubs.
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Mrs. J. V. Carter
Dallas
Re-Elected Stewart Heads Chamber of Commerce Board
H L Stewart was unanimously re elected President of the Co manche Chamber of Commerce at the board meeting Tuesday. J R Eanes was re elected Vice President H Burks Secretary and Homer Wilhelm Treasurer. Stewart spoke of a bright year ahead and urged cooperation from members and town citizens. New 1937 programs include a County Fair and promotion of cotton hogs and a strong market for fruits melons and vegetables.
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H. L. Stewart
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Eanes
H. Burks
Homer Wilhelm
Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Mass Meeting Of Employers Today At Court House
John W. Fain of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission will address Comanche employers at the Court House today at 3:00 PM. The session, under the Chamber of Commerce, covers the act provisions and administration plus extensions of deadlines.
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Court House
John W. Fain
Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Fain
Texas Commission
Federal Treasury
Waco
Gustine Speakers Headed to State Contest in Waco
Gustine will send two debate teams and two extemporaneous speakers to the state invitation tournament in Waco Texas February 12 13. Christine Adams Lucille Nelson and Dorothy Jane Pettit represent the girls in debate and extemp. James Youn Boo Nelson and Richard Call Connie Strickland represent the boys in debate and extemp. Scholarships await winners in boys and girls divisions.
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Evans
Gustine
Waco
Texas
Christine Adams
Lucille Nelson
Dorothy Jane Pettit
James Youn
Boo Nelson
Richard Call
Connie Strickland
Tiger Growl
Work on Gorman gym moves forward despite weather
The Gorman Progress reports continued progress on the new school building and gymnasium at Gorman. Construction presses ahead despite delays caused by bad weather as crews work to meet milestones.
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Gorman Gym
Gorman |S
Gorman Progress
County earns new push for agriculture and fair plans
Sheriff Wid Spivey and Deputy Perry St Clair with state officials confiscated 816 bottles of whiskey and gin in Comanche County raids valued near 500 dollars. Fines totaling about 375 dollars were paid by three defendants. liquor sale proceeds support the Old Age Pension Fund and county road fund. County Chamber discusses a fall County Fair with prizes to boost production. plans include cooperation across town and county communities.
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Wid Spivey
Perry St. Clair
Abilene
State Liquor Control Board
Comanche County
Comanche
D. P. Parker
Jim Sanford
N. L. Cloud
J. B. Hancock
J. D. Couch
Gustine
Parker
Poll Tax Payments Drop in Comanche County
Payments before February 1 for the 1957 voter deadline fell by 1,751 from last year. The 1926 figure was 4,062 versus 2,311 this year due to a ruling that exemptions were not required in the county and no exemption certificates were issued.
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Comanche County
Comanche
New Sinclair Station Opened in Sidney
A Sinclair Station opened this week in Sidney by A. R. Swearengin who will run a repair shop with the business. A fine building was erected for the firm. The operation is served by W. C. House Wholesale Oil Company of Comanche.
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Sinclair
Sidney
A. R. Swearengin
W. C. House Wholesale Oil Company
Comanche
Gustine Builds New City Hall and Church Roof Update
Gustine to gain a city hall on land west of the Methodist Church after a trade with church leaders. The existing canning plant will be remodeled for city meeting use. Baptist Church improvements proceed with local carpenters Truett Bolton and Dozier Bolton removing and replacing the south side roof and lowering the belfry for a more attractive exterior.
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Phil Bertram
Gustine
Methodist Church
Truett Bolton
Dozier Bolton
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