Farmers complete extensive soil improver projects in 1940 Comanche County
In 1940 Comanche County farmers built 82 miles of terraces along with other soil improvement works. They constructed 126 tanks and 11,000 feet of contour ridges while running 242,185 feet of contour furrows. Additional practices included contour planting on 21,920 acres and green manuring with crops like cowpeas and sweet sorghum.
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Comanche County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Sudan
Amateur Fights Tonight at Comanche High School Gym
About ten amateur bouts set for the Comanche High School Gymnasium tonight starting at 7 30. Ira Collins the former TAAF champion may headline if a suitable opponent is found. Aubrey Wilhelm also planned to fight but may be unavailable due to Camp Bowie quarantine. General admission is twenty cents.
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Cocomanche High School
Ralp Moser
Comanche Ffa
Ira Collins
TAAF
Texas
Collins
Bowie
Moser
Aubrey
Oscar
State Service Officer Gray to Visit Comanche March 3
State Service Officer J. T. Gray of the American Legion will be in Comanche Monday March 3 at the office of J B Allcorn. Widows of veterans with no burial allowance claims are urged to attend for interviews and any veteran or widow seeking information about a claim should see Mr Gray.
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J. T. Gray
American Legion
Comanche
J. B. Albcorn
Allcorn
Mr. Gray
Mike Sullivan Seeks City Marshal Post
Mike Sullivan announces his candidacy for City Marshal in this week's notice. He pledges to cooperate with officials and work hard if elected, asking constituents for their votes.
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Mike Sullivan
Nine Selectees Leave From Here Thursday February 27
Nine men were sent from Comanche for induction into military service at Dallas on Thursday February 27. The following details list their names birth dates birth places and occupations as provided by Miss Dess Rock secretary of the Local Draft Board.
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Comanche
Dallas
Dess Rock
J. P. Carlin
de Leon
Sipe Springs
Lloyd George Malone
John William Hasley, Jr
James Thomas McKinnon
Dublin
Tom Zack Bolton
Gustine
Bob Haynes Glover
Dudley Bros
Rev Gregory to Preach at Archer City Church Sunday
Rev Gregory of the First Baptist Church Archer City Texas will preach both morning and evening services Sunday at the Baptist church here. He will also speak to the men at a Sunday afternoon meeting. Officials say no decision yet on accepting the pastorate call, with a decision expected after Sunday services.
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E. G. Gregory
First Baptist Church
Archer City
Texas
Gregory
FFA and 4 H Clubs To Be Honored By Comanche Lions
The Comanche Lions Club will host a banquet at Comanche High School on March 25 to honor FFA and 4 H clubs members and their fathers with entries in the Comanche Junior Livestock Show next Thursday. County Superintendent Dale Howard presented a film, The Oregon Trail, at the bi monthly luncheon. The club also voted to buy a pair of good for some needy and new youth of Comanche.
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Comanche Lions Club
Ridgeway
Comanche
FPA
CHS
Dale Howard
Oregon Trail
Great Northwest
Lions
Donkey Basketball Thursday At Hasse
Hasse teachers will play against neighboring schools in a donkey basketball event Thursday at Hasse. Proceeds support school activities. Local residents encouraged to attend for family-friendly entertainment.
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Hasse
Ransom Leaves Daniel Baker for Canadian Air Force Role
I E Shorty Ransom longtime Daniel Baker athletic director and head football coach resigns to become a Canadian Air Force flight instructor. He will train youths near Toronto after passing a physical then report to Canadian officials. Billy Stewart takes over CBC Hill Billies basketball duties during the transition.
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I. E. Ransom
Daniel Baker College
Canada
Brownwood Bulletin
I. E
Shorty) Ransom
Daniel Baker
Canadian Air Force
Ransom
CAA
Brownwood
Toronto
Ontario
CBC Hill Billies
Billy Stewart
Sidney Cagers Triumph In District Opener
The Sidney Eagles beat Brownwood 38 36 in an opening district game at Howard Payne Gym. The score stood 34 34 until Sidney broke a 36 36 tie with five seconds left in the first OT. they then lost to Brady 35 29 in the second round. Don Heathington made the all district team.
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Sidney Eagles
Comanche County
Brownwood High School
Howard Payne Gymnasium
Sidney
Eagles
Brady
Star High School
Mills County
Don Heathington
Comanche Earns 25 Percent Fire Credit for 1941
The State Fire Insurance Commission in Austin grants Comanche a 25 percent good fire record credit for 1941 based on five years of local fire losses. This reflects a five point gain from last year and marks the town's maximum credit. The 1940 Comanche Wholesale Grocery Company fire did not reduce the city rate due to reciprocal insurance coverage.
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State Fire Insurance Commission
Austin
Comanche Wholesale
Sidney Girls Win County Basketball Championship
Sidney High School girls won the county title by downing Lamkin 21-20 in Comanche Tuesday night after earlier victories over Gustine and Comyn in De Leon. Lamkin, led by Durham, defeated Hasse 26 25 in a separate game to reach the final, while Sidney drew a first round bye. Both teams advance to the district tournament in De Leon this weekend.
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Sidney High School
Comanche
Hasse High School
Beattie
Hasse
Proctor
de Leon
Lamkin
Oliver Springs
Lamkin Girls
Durham
Sidney
Crop and Feed Loans Available in Comanche County
Emergency crop and feed loans for 1941 are available to farmers in Comanche County. Applications are received at Comanche by Harry F. Chesnut, Field Supervisor of the Farm Credit Administration. Loans target small cash needs when other sources are unavailable, with first lien security on crops or livestock. Ruby Keen handles weekly applications at the Comanche National Bank. L. C. Cavitt of Red Oak visited Dr. Mrs. Bryant O. Baker last week.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Harry F. Chesnut
Farm Credit Administration
Ruby Keen
Comanche National Bank
REA Cagers To Face Army Team Here Saturday
The Twenty third Infantry champions of Fort Sam Houston meet the Comanche REA at Comanche High School gym Saturday night in a fast game. Army star Bill Hicks, formerly with Newbury and RBA, plays for Fort Sam Houston. Fans will hear music at half time. admission 10 and 15 cents.
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Twenty-third Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Comanche High School
Comanche
Bill Hicks
Newbury High School
RBA
Brandt and
Thomas
REA
First Plans For July Rodeo Made By Ropers Club
Comanche Amateur Roper's Association directors met Tuesday night February 25 to plan a bigger and better rodeo in Comanche on July 3 and 4. The first Comanche July 3 and 4 Rodeo, supervised by the association, was a huge success last year. Wayne Evridge is president and Ira Clemons secretary-treasurer.
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Comanche Amateur Roper’s Association
Comanche
Comanche Roper’s Association
Wayne Evridge
Ira Clemons
Garden Club Meeting Led By Mrs Tupin
The Garden Club met with Mrs. Joe Tupin on February 21. Mrs. Porter Franks gave a talk on lawn care. A display of garden tools occurred and cherry pies with coffee were served. Mrs. George Tate will host the next meeting on March 20.
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Garden Club
Joe Tupin
Porter Franks
Tupin
George Tate
Two Farmers In Salt Branch In Fatal Brownwood Scuffle
Luther Hutton, about 55, died after a scuffle on the Brownwood courthouse square at 12 20 pm Monday. The other participant fled the scene after authorities sought him for questioning. Hutton, formerly of Comanche County, was pronounced dead at the scene amid reports of a chair being wielded during the altercation.
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Brownwood
Brown County
Sait Creek
Salt Branch
Court House
Luther Hutton
Court House Square
Hutton
Comanche County
D. E. Nabers
van Dyke
Hoffman Staging Anniversary Sale Opens at Hoffman's
Hoffman's Dept. Store marks one year since opening on March 1 1940 with a 1st Anniversary Sale. Sol Hoffman credits local support for a successful year and announces spring values. Sales staff includes Mrs Golda Foreman Mrs Doll Cameron Gorman Hawkins and Miss Corene Steward.
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Hoffman's Dept
Sol Hoffman
Hoffman’s
Hoffman
Comanche
Golda Foreman
Doll Cameron
Gorman Hawkins
Corene Steward
Singing At Free Will Baptist Church
A community notice invites the public to a Thursday night singing at the Free Will Baptist Church in Comanche. The event occurs next Thursday and then on the first Thursday of each month thereafter, led by Charlie Marshall of Van Dyke.
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Free Will Baptist Church
Free Will
Comanche
Charlie Marshall
van Dyke
Marshall
Trucking Industry Pays Taxes in Comanche County
The Texas trucking industry last year paid taxes to Comanche County totaling $27,044.89. Lynn B. Shaw, general manager of Te Motor Transportation, is cited as reporting the figure. The article references county tax contributions and mentions local industry representatives.
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Comanche County
Lynn B. Shaw
Te Motor Transportation
Ant
Ainanane
Sixth Annual Junior Live Stock Show Opens in Comanche
The Sixth Annual Junior Live Stock Show for Comanche County FFA and 4 H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 calves sheep hogs poultry and more will be exhibited March 6. Entries due by 10 am with the Chamber of Commerce secretary. County Agent and teachers to assist. 30 days ownership required. Milk fed and dry lot divisions set weight lines with premiums up to 12.50 and grand champion at 12.50. Cash premiums exceed 300 with additional breeding stock categories announced.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Comanche County
F.F.A
Comache
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Mhus
Trades Day Draws Crowds in Co Manche
Big crowds are expected in Co Manche this week end and for the regular monthly trades day next Monday the first Monday in the month. Merchants offer special prices and farmers bring stock produce poultry to sell trade and exchange. Breeders will exhibit stock.
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Comanche
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REA Cagers
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Livestock Association
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