Threat Note Sought to Extort from Jacksonville Banker
Cherokee County grand jury investigates a letter demanding 14000 from A G Adams president of the First State Bank of Jacksonville threatening destruction of his home. Signed Surface Gang the note demanded payment near Jacksonville before 10 am but arrived after the deadline. Adams says similar anonymous letters have appeared before and he believes the threat targets bankers and businessmen in Texas. Adams known as Arch and connected to Sheriff F E Wilson by marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Texas
Cherokee County Grand Jury
A. G. Adams
First State Bank of
Surface Gang
Adams
Star Telegram
Mh. Adams
Arch
Comanche
F. E. Wilson
Mrs J R Matthews Buried Thursday
Mrs J R Matthews a longtime Comanche County resident died at her home north of Comanche on Wednesday after a brief illness. Interment was held at Sugg's Cemetery Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev S D Lindsey. She leaves children and stepchildren and was member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Van Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Matthews
Comanche County
Comanche
Sugg’s
S .D. Lindsey
Cytha Easley
Benton County
Arkansas
Texas
Matthews
The
Free Will Baptist Church
van Dyke
May High School nets Brown County title in tight final
May High School defeated Bangs Hich Dragons 20 to 17 to claim the Brown County Class B basketball championship Saturday night. May overcame a 13 to 6 halftime deficit with a strong second half led by H McBride and steady defense on Baize. W McBride also contributed six points. The victory advances May to the district tournament at Howard Payne on February 13 and 14.
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May High School
Brown County
Bangs Hich Dragons
Bangs
Chambers
Crew
Panes
May
Bans
W. McBride
H. McBride
Howard Payne Court
Family pass awarded at Majestic on Feb 16
On Sidney Route 1 R N Floyd W A Flinno Earl Frank Lin J L Franklin will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Monday February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
R. N
Floyd
W. A. Flinno
Earl Franklin
J L. Franklin
the Majestic
Weekend Visits and Church Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Alton McCamey and their son Farl Ray visited Mrs. Lane of Proctor. Rev. S. J. Isham filled his regular appointment. Miss Louise Hall spent Saturday night with Kathryn Moore. M. L. Smart stayed the past week with her brother and sister in Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton McCamey
Farl Ray
Lane
Proctor
Elkins Tin Shop Radiator Furnishings At Harrison Service Sta
Elkins Tin Shop offers radiators for any car make. New units available at the Authorized Harrison Service Station. Phone 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins Tin Shop
Harrison
Highway 10 Contract Work Set for February Letting
Three Texas Highway Commission contracts for State Highway No. 10 are slated for February lettings. Plans cover 15 miles Brownwood to Comanche County line surfacing, a new bridge over the Brazos at Granbury, and four miles Dublin to Comanche line road.
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Texas Highway Commission
Comanche County
Brownwood
Brazos
Granbury
Dublin
Hilton Burks
Burks
Colorado
Colorado Itive
Commission
United States Bureau of Good Roads
U. S
Highway 10 Association
Fort Worth
del Rio
Denton
Texas Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
F. L. Mark
Gibb Gilchrist
Onc
Erath County
Brownweod
Star Telegram
E. L. Mivrek
Gilchrist
Brown County
Dallas
Presidio
Majestic Family Pass Award On Comanche Route 6
FE Ty Gooshy Marvin Grayson George Helmsley and G W Holmsley to receive a Majestic family pass on Tuesday February 17 as announced on Comanche Route 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Gooshy
Marvin Grayson
George Helmsley
G. W. Holmsley
The
Majestic
Death of W F Swinney leaves Comanche mourners
W F Swinney longtime merchant and proprietor of the Krest Variety Store in Comanche died suddenly at his home on February 12 after continuing to work midweek. He was born June 18 1861 in Gentry Arkansas and survived by his wife Edna Lee and several children including Arthur Swinney Mrs F G Taylor Mrs Chester Johnson Ray Swinney and Mrs N A Whiteside. He had a long career in drug and general mercantile business across Texas and Arkansas and had owned the Comanche store since 1929. He was a Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Swinnney
Krest
Comanche
Swinney
William Franklin Swinney
Gentry
Arkansas
DeKalb
Texas
Edna Lee
Arthur Swinney
Houston
F. G. Taylor
Tyler
Chester Johnson
Redwater
C. D. Foreman
Ray Swinney
U. S. Navy
N. A. Whiteside
Berryville
West Texas
H. Bishop
The
Baptist Church
Wives To Burn February 24 Fare Changes Noted
Effective Tuesday morning Roberson Stage Line reduced rates from Brownwood to Fort Worth and intermediate points. One way tickets cost three cents per mile and round trips two cents per mile. Comanche to Fort Worth fare now 3.35 dollars, round trip 4.45 dollars.
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Roberson Stage
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Comanche
Garner Alvis Co Big Four Page Circular 1931 Outlet Sale
Garner Alvis Co announces their 1931 Outlet Sale on the Big Four Page Circular. The notice highlights reduced prices across merchandise lines and special discounts for bulk purchases at the new outlet. The ad emphasizes limited-time offers and immediate availability.
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Garner- Alvis Co’s
Boyd Named Head Coach and Athletic Director at Decatur College
Fort Worth papers report J. C. Boyd Jr. of Fort Worth elected as head football coach and Athletic Director of Decatur College for next year. He is a former Decatur Baptist College player and a T C U end last season and previously lived in Comanche where his father was pastor and is now superintendent at Fort Worth Baptist Sanitarium.
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J. C. Boyd, Jr
Fort Worth
Decatur Baptist College
Decatur College
Boyd
Comanche
J. C. Boyd
The
Baptist Sanitarium At
Mass Schedule for Cunningham Family on Majestic Route 5
Mrs. R. Cunningham will receive a family mass at the Majestic Monday February 16th. J Cunningham W A Cunningham and B W Cunningham are listed on the Comanche Route 5 record.
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J. Cunningham
W. A. Cunningham
B. W. Cunningham
R. Cunningham
Seed Sale Ad by E H Jones Grocer
Local grocer E H Jones advertises field seed and garden seed in any quantity including some home grown stock. Groceries are offered at low prices and invite customer business.
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E. H. Jones
City Election Candidates Placed For City Offices
The Chief announces candidates for City Secretary and City Marshall ahead of the April election. For City Secretary Co. M. Moore is renominated with Hilt and Huddleston as contenders. For City Marshall W. A. Pate is listed.
Lose Fat Kruschen Salts Promises Quick Weight Loss
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a six mineral blend to purify blood and aid kidneys and bowels, claiming fat loss with a half teaspoon daily in hot water. It boasts health benefits, a money back guarantee, and testimonials from a Hartford woman and an Ohio woman who lost weight.
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Wm. Reese Drug Co
America
Kruschen
Hartford
Ohio
Little Theatre to Stage Wives To Burn in February
Comanche Little Theatre selects Wives To Burn by J C Mc Cullen for its second production set for February 24. The play follows a bank clerk who inherits a peculiar will from Lydia Perkins worlds champion fat woman and the efforts of friends to fulfill it, delivering laughs and suspense. The cast includes stars from The Green Light era. Also ads note local produce sellers and services from Bob Seale Home Produce Co and Chief Dry Cleaners with new facilities.
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Comanche Little Theatre
M@mia
J. C. McCullen
Lydia Perkins
Star Route Democrats Win Family Pass for Majestic Night
On Democrat Star Route Martha Dudley Joe Ellis Z T Edwards and C R Gore will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Wednesday February 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Dudley
Joe Ellis
Z. T. Edwards
C. R. Gore
Majestic
Mrs Dodson and family visit Fort Worth relatives
Mrs. G A Dodson accompanied by her daughter Mrs. John Barbee and her baby visited Fort Worth to spend time with relatives, traveling from Ednar Hill last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dodson
John Barbee
Ednar Hill
Fort Worth
W. Chambers and Coker Close By in Texas Event
W Chambers Coker and Mrs Ruth Collins are named in a local notice. W v Collins will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Wednesday February 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Texas
W. Chambers
C. C. Coker
Ruth Collins
W. v. Collins
the Majestic
Kendrick and Hicks Kin in Cisco Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Wade Kendrick Mrs Roy Hicks and Miss Nadine Kenrick spent Sunday in Cisco, sharing time with local contacts and touring the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Kendrick
Roy Hicks
Nadine Kenrick
Cisco
Mrs Anderson and Neel Families Visit in Co Manche
Mrs. Phil Anderson and children and Harlie Bliss Neel of Cross Plains with Kermit Neel of DeLeon spent Sunday in Comanche with Miss Cullie and Mrs. J. M. West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Anderson
Harlie Bliss Neel
Cross Plains
Kermit Neel
DeLeon
Comanche
Cullie
J. M. West
Brownwood Visitors Report Local Social
Mrs. Roy Hicks and Mrs. Faye Lewis were Brownwood visitors Saturday, drawing social chatter and local greetings. Their brief stay included calls on friends and participation in neighborhood activities.
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Roy Hicks
Faye Lewis
Brownwood
Comanche Residents Win Majestic Family Pass
At Comanche General Delivery A J Carnes Frank Carver E V Carter Effie Cottrell will receive a family pass to Majestic on Tuesday February 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
A. J. Carnes
Frank Carver
E. V. Carter
Effie Cottrell
Majestic
Fort Worth Man Bennett Dora Greene Fri
Fort Worth resident Ben Lawson is shown involved with Dora Greene in a brief social item dated Friday within the local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lawson
Fort Worth
Dora Greene Frivy
Family pass to Majestic awarded to Priddy trio
Albert Schuman Bernard Wagner and George Wagner will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Thursday February 19. Miss Thelma Coleman of Beef Springs spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs M Coleman.
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Priddy
Texas
Albert Schuman
Bernard Wagner
George Wagner
the Majestic
Thelma Coleman
Beef Springs
Comanche
Mrs. M. Coleman
Gustine Route 1 Next Thursday Assigns Receipts
On Gustine Route 1 C We Estill O E Gregg J B cock C W Isham will receive Thursday Feb 19.
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Gustine
C. We Estill
O. E. Gregg
J. B.cock
C. W. Isham
Majestic
Mrs. R. B. Young Visits Comanche with Burks Family
Mrs. R. B. Young of Hearne spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Burks.
Doctors Disagree on Worm Infestation in Children
The piece notes mothers often doubt worms in their children who show irritability, grinding teeth, restless behavior, digestive pains, and itching. It claims a large number of cases respond to a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge, priced at 35 cents per bottle.
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Tom Pate
Brown CO
Board Church
Lyleee
Tee
Alo
Zwo Reel Comedy
ALUSG
Featuring Joe Cook
D Highway
W. F. Swinney
Bus Company
Paris Smith
Quaker State
Goodyear
Comanche Motor Co
Little
Bob Seale
Home Produce Co
Durham Bros
Williams
RED Hot
Dewey Williams
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