Sidney Eagles win county girls title for second time in a week
Sidney High School girls basketball captured the county cage championship in four tight games to earn the county banner and state tourney entry. Captain Lucille Stewart led Sidney with 18 points in the final 18 to 5 victory over Proctor, as Energy, Sipe Springs, Fairview, Downing, Gustine, and Comyn results follow in later Saturday play.
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Sidney High School
de Leon
Energy
Comyn
Proctor
Scrappy Eagle
A.A.U
Dublin
Sidney
Lucille Stewart
Proctor Lassies
Kathleen Torrence
Cleatis Hancock
Fairview
Mary Thompson
Ruth Tully
Leota McNutt
Sipe Springs
Downing
Emma Poteet
Comanche Berry Growers Plan Standard Pack and Ad Campaign
Comanche berry growers voted Tuesday night at the courthouse to organize for a standard 80 crate pack and to label fruit with grower guarantees. They aim to market Comanche labeled berries across the territory with an advertising campaign to build a lasting demand.
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Comanche
Court House
Weather record for 1927 from Dublin Texas by Jno Wyatt
John W. Wyatt of Edna Hill presents 1927 weather data covering cloudy 105 days part cloudy 97 fair 156 foggy 16. Wind mainly from south 181 days. rain on 36 days. greatest precipitation on May 12 and Oct 1 around four inches. Dates of frost hot days and cold day listed. signature from Dublin Texas Route 1.
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John W. Wyatt
Edna Hill
Jno. W. Wyatt
Dublin
Texas
Howell Seeks Commissioner Post For Precinct Three
Grady Howell announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 3. He emphasizes local roots and a goal of businesslike county administration and improved roads with available funds. He thanks voters for support and courtesies.
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Grady Howell
Open Tea Room Set To Start March First
Miss Inez Sullivan and Mrs. E C Weisendanger will open a tea room on March first in the building east of the 1 0 0 F building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Sullivan
E.C. Weisendanger
Three Comanche Couples Celebrate Over 60 Years Married
The Comanche feature highlights three couples with 120 to 122 years of marriage among Henry Warren and his wife of De Leon, Henry Clinton Spencer and Emma Isabella Spencer of Comyn, and John R Owen and Analiza Owen of De Leon. All are in good health. Warren is 81, Mrs. Warren 83. Spencer 82, Mrs. Spencer 78. Owen 83, Mrs. Owen 83.
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Henry Warren
de Leon
Warren
Pontotocc County
Miss
Texas
Comyn
Spencer
Emma Isabella
Bellefountain
John R. Owen
Owen
Analiza Owen
Tipah County
McDonald Announces County Attorney Candidacy
Earl McDonald, born near Hasse and licensed in Oklahoma in 1925, announces his bid for Comanche County Attorney. He pledges civil service, enforcement of law, and gratitude for support during the campaign. Also mentions Mrs J A Holman returning to Texas after 78 years and a Fort Worth visit by Mrs G W Jessup.
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Comanche County
Hasse
Henry McDonald
Oklahoma
Texas
Ss. E. (Earl) McDonald
J. A. Holman
J. R. Card
Bell Ave
Belvick News
Dallas
Be King Awards Certificates for 4-H Club Members
The Comanche County 4-H Clubs report strong start to 1928 with over 350 members and 12 clubs reorganized. Certificates will be issued to 1927 participants upon completing a record and a four year diploma awaits Lloyd Halbrook and Fred Hall. Barton notes monthly club programs and an intelligence style test on head heart hand health.
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Comanche County
Barton
Lamkin
Clay White
Pearcy Wooley DeLona
Unity Club
Stage Creek
Beattie
Lloyd
Mr. Barton
Sidney Club
Newbury Club
Brysonville
Court Orders Discontinuation of Comanche County Auditor
At a regular Commissioners Court meeting in Comanche County Texas the court moved to discontinue the county auditor service. The vote found county property valuation under fifteen million dollars and no public necessity for the auditor, ordering the clerk to record the action and certify a copy to Judge Joe H. Eidson of the 52nd Judicial District.
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Commissioners Court
Moody
Freeman
Comanche County
Texas
State of
Joe H. Eidson
52Nd Judicial District
City Gets Key Rate Cut In Comanche Fire Insurance
The City of Comanche gains a six percent key rate reduction effective March 1 from the State Fire Insurance Department. The cut lowers penalties imposed for a poor fire record over the last two years, moving from 18 percent to 6 percent, with previous rates at 12 percent in 1926.
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Comanche
State
Corranche
District Governor Talks Lions Growth Goals
Eastly District Governor N. N. Rosenqvest visited the local Lions club for a Monday evening luncheon. He reported Texas now has 96 Lion Clubs with over 4 000 members and outlined a plan to add 20 new clubs and 1 000 new members by July 1.
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N. N. Rosenqvest
Eastly
the Lion
The
Och Hab
Rosenqvest
Texas
Rural School Inspection Schedule Noted for Comanche County
Rural School Inspector Miss Shelby Atwood will begin inspections in Comanche County on Feb 21. Visits include Newburg Fleming Swan Hill Energy Gustine Macksville Lamkin Hasse Preeter and other schools with trustees and teachers required to be present with certificates. Dr Chas R Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell perform Friday at High School auditorium.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Chas. R. Mitchell
Mitchell
High School
Shelby Atwood
Comanche County
Newburg
Mt. View
Fleming
Swan Hill
Energy
Gustine
Macksville
Lamkin
Hasse
Preeter
Son
R. & Walker, Co
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Eagles
Eilean Hilley
Mildred Stewart
Lucy Meritt
Vivian Roach
Howell
Majestic Theatre
Ted Wells
Madge Bellamy
Clara Bow
Dolores Costello
Lyric Theatre
the Clean-Up Man
Atwood
G. W. Jessup
Fort Worth
Chas. Mitchell
Richard Burt
Temple
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