Comanche Lions Mark First Anniversary Celebration
The Comanche Lions Club celebrated its first anniversary at the High School with visitors from Dallas Fort Worth Brownwood and others. A banquet was served by the Christian Church ladies followed by speeches music and a humorous loving cup presentation to C M Moore. The event included decorations for Washington's birthday and a guest list of club nonmembers and local residents.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Brownwood
de Leon
Comanche County
Comanche
Lions Club of
Comanche Lions Club
Ladies of the Christian Church
Rev
R. R. Rives
Lions Club
Comanche Lions
W. D. van Blarcom
J. R. Eanes
Lion
W. D. Armstrong
Walter Sennett
Nathalie Jessup
T. E. Moore
Brownwood Bulletin
Rives
C. M. Moore
Moore
Washington
Ya. Pettit
Flemfungi
J. N. Bowen
Procter
C.D. Statom
Sidney
A. J. Sparks
Comanche Rt
C. F. Denny
Dry
Comyn
Gosby
de eLon
Ed Carraway
N. T. Payne
Rt. 4
R. T. Jones
Comanche Young Man Heads Miller Mills Rise in Texas
Hugh Clarke of Comanche rises to vice president and Waco mill superintendent as Miller Mills of Waco expands with Dallas and McKinney plants. A&A M College engineer and World War II era captain, Clarke lives in Waco with wife Lizzie Rogers, both well known locals.
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Dallas
Melhinney Mills
Miller Mills
Waco
Texas
Hugh&. Clarke
Clarke
D. Chas. Clarke
Comanche
Waco Mills
McKinney
A. & M. College
Lizzie Rogers
W. F. Rogers
Owl Confectionery Plans New Modern Fountain
Owl Confectionery will install a mechanical frigid air fountain around March fifth. J B Moody proprietor says the unit is the most modern in its class and compares favorably with Dallas and Fort Worth, noting few smaller towns have such equipment.
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The
Owl Confectionery
J. B. Moody
Dallas
Fort Worth
Pictures On Walls And Mornings In A Rural Scene
A nostalgic verse recalls pictures on wall quiet nights as whippoorwills sing from a sorghum mill thicket. It contrasts mournful night calls with glorious dawn when larks rise and the day’s beauty makes the world rejoice and sing.
Oldest Comanche Baptist Member Breaks Ground for New Church
Mrs. F. H. Neely, the church’s oldest member, turns the first shovel of dirt as Comanche Baptist Church begins excavation for a new modern building on the former site. Teams and scrapers are ready, and work progresses after the prior removal of the old structure.
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F. H. Neely
Comanche Baptist Church
Washington Speech Advocates Honest Government and Public Duty
The speaker urges good moral character as essential to a great nation, condemns misrepresentations and calumny, and calls for government by consent with citizens obeying the law. He envisions America as a storehouse for the world and stresses honesty as policy.
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Tam
Better Homes Film to Be Shown at Majestic
The Study Club of Comanche with the Better Homes movement presents a film at Majestic Theatre on February 28. The picture, arranged with Mr. Caver, will require no additional charge beyond the regular admission and targets those interested in home building and beautification.
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Study Club of
Comanche
Majestic Theatre
Study Club
Caver
West Ward School children present Friday play
The children of West Ward School under Miss Mary Marwin will perform a play at the High School auditorium next Friday February 27 at 8 p m. The event is under the auspices of the Parent Teachers Association.
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West Ward
Mary Marwin
Parent-Teachers Association
Swallow to Demonstrate Fruit Tree Pruning in Comanche County
A. T. Swallow extension horticultural specialist from A and M College will present four pruning demonstrations in Comanche County on Monday. At 9:00 a.m. he starts at the 100 acre T. J. Williams orchard two and a half miles from Comanche on the De Leon road, with trips to S. L. Nelson's Beattie area, John Scott's near Trinity school, and H. F. Short’s residence near De Leon finishing by 3:00 p.m. County Agent Barton notes early departure and punctual starts, with transport provided for attendees.
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A. TP. Swallow
A. & M. College
Comanche County
Swallow
T. J. Williams
Comanche
de Leon
Barton
W. J. Prestin
A. D. Pettit
Gustine
Elmer Holden
Sidney
Bearnst McGlothlin
Energy
BE. L. Holford
Mt. View
Paul Brewer
Newburg
D. O. Williams
P. Robertson
J. P. Goosby
Democrat
S. Allen
Harmony Road
C. BH. Simpson
Downing
J.” Hicks
Cotton Grove
Ed Boswell
K. N. Mewton
John
Rev Randolph Clark Hurt In Auto Wreck Near Genoa
The 50 year old Rev Randolph Clark chaplain of the Texas Senate was seriously injured when the car he rode in overturned into a ditch two miles south of Genoa Harris County. The driver Sterling Holloway grandson of Dr Clark said heavy fog impaired visibility.
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Houston
Randolph Clark
Texas Senate
Genoa
Harris County
Sterling Holloway
Clark
Dr Ray Evans Dies in Claremore Oklahoma
Roger Evans of Proctor State Bank received word of his brother Dr Ray Evans death in Claremore Oklahoma. Ray had been ill only two or three days. he moved from Comanche to Stillwell then Claremore eighteen months ago after Army service.
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Roger Evans
State Bank of
Proctor
Ray Evans
Clairmore
Okla
Evans
Comanche
Stillwell
Stilwey
Claremore
Comanche Girl Sets Distinguished College Record
Miss Flora Clarke of Comanche daughter of Mr and Mrs G S Clarke has made the distinguished student record at John Tarleton College for the first semester. She was also among fifteen honor roll students for the month from 750 attendees. Clarke is a 1924 Comanche High School graduate.
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Flora Clarke
Enjoyable Elm Grove Visit By Editor And Lions
The Chief editor accompanied R A Luker Hill Huddleston Lucius Elkins and Jake Evans to Elm Grove last Friday night for a Lions Club supported school entertainment. A large crowd enjoyed the fine program with Comanche visitors present. Miss Ruth King and Miss Ruby Vineyard teach the Elm Grove school and are noted for its success. The Comanche party arrived late due to unspecified reasons amid colorful but unresolved travel notes.
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R. A. Luker
Hill Huddleston
Lucius Elkins
Jake Evans
Elm Grove
Lions Club
Elm Grove School
Ruth King
Ruby Vineyard
Chicken Feeders For Big Chicks And Baby Chick News
Elkins Tin Shop advertises chicken feeders suited for both large and small chicks. The item emphasizes sturdy construction and practical use for poultry care.
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Elkins Tin Shop
Road Election Ordered in Precinct No 2
The commissioners court on February 14 ordered an election in precinct No 2 to vote on a 15 cent road and bridge tax. The election date is March 21, matching precinct No 1 as ordered earlier in the week.
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Commissioners’ Court
Terracing Demonstrations Spread Across Comanche County Farms
County Agent Barton leads terracing demonstrations across Comanche County with multiple farms hosting events from February through March. Farmers report higher yields on terraced land and hillsides, with no charge for county agent services.
Quark Statistics Reveal Ozark Region Potentials
A J McDowell of the Frisco railroad told the Lions meeting that Ozark timber districts were turning to fruit and poultry with strong shipments last year. The line moved 5000 carloads of apples 2000 of strawberries 248 of grapes 4 of butter 1262 of eggs 674 of livestock and 382 of dressed poultry boosting local income. Comanche county is noted as better adapted to these products than the Ozark region.
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Frisco
Comanche County
Ozark
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Hugh ST. Clair Clarke
Baptist Church
George Washington
Better Homes
Oklahoma
G. S. Clarke
John Tarleton College
Dred
Tain
Comanche High School
A. J. McDowell
Lions Meeting
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