County Agent Outlines Ten Year Better Farming Program
County Agent J A Barton outlined a ten point plan for 1925 in Comanche County at a meeting of representative farmers. The focus covers terracing soil improvement crop rotation better farm homes education sanitation home life and marketing development with emphasis on community clubs and a bigger county fair. The program, tied to A and M extension and the U S Department of Agriculture, aims to raise farm profits and improve rural living standards. Participants included F F Adams J R Fanes and Rev H B Thompson with talks on community clubs and future fairs. Barton expressed optimism for local opportunities in fruits berries pecans vegetables and other crops suited to sandy Comanche soil.
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Afernoon
A. & M. Core
U .S. Department of Agriture
F. F E. Adams
J. R. Fanes
Rev. H. B. Thompson
Comanche
T. P. Patterson
7. B. Lacy
R. W. Fielder
N. H. Payne
Comanche County
Mr. Barton
Invites Retiring Officers to Join the Sons of Rest
December 31 1924 Comanche County Texas addresses retiring officers. A sympathetic pitch by Pr M Fagan invites them to join the Sons of Rest, describing the order as offering employment and comfort in their hour of distress. The letter lists professions and stresses apprenticeship and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Rest
Comanche Texas
Coman
National Trio Lyceum Set For Monday At High School
The National Trio appears Monday evening at the High School auditorium under Lyceum Committee auspices. Organized by Elias Day of the Arts Conservatory of Chicago the troupe presents two short plays with music and interludes, aiming for broad community appeal.
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Lyceum Committee
Elias Day
Arts Conservatory of Chicago
Barry Buys 80 Acre Farm Near Comanche
H Barry purchased an eighty acre farm two miles north of Comanche from T A Herring, formerly of Comanche but now of Alpine. Barry will not move there this year, renting the property and continuing work on his existing location where he began crop preparations before the sale.
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H. Barry
T. A. Herring
Comanche
Alpine
Farmers urged to grow more at home in Texas county
T W Patterson urged self sufficiency stressing that all working farmers should profit at home. He noted some Comanche county farmers fail to plant basic crops such as potatoes turnips or a spring garden. Endorsement was given to the proposed program for the year.
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Texas
T. W. Patterson
Comanche County
Ladies Night at the Lions Club a Joyful 1924–25 Event
The Lions Club held its regular Ladies Night with over a hundred attendees celebrating the Christmas and New Year season. Mrs I M Cochran acted as toastmistress while C P St Clair organized informal numbers. Miss Mary Merwin and Mrs Bissing provided songs and piano pieces. Rev Harry B Thompson delivered an inspiring address for a greater year ahead.
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Lions Club
Parent- Teachers Association
I. M. Cochran
C. P. St. Clair
Mary Merwin
Bissing
College Station
Henry Moore
Harry B. Thompson
New County Officers Take Office as Old Court Completes Duties
The county Commissioners' Court approved bonds for new officers, who were sworn in and began duties in a ceremony that marked the old court's final act. Judge ER Luker becomes presiding judge with Nabers remaining. Moody Estes Morris replace Payne Harris Robertson. Mrs J W Reese sworn in as tax collector after bond presented separately. Terrell Pulliam returned to Fort Worth after holidays with grandmother Mrs M A Barnes.
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Nabers
ER. A. Luker
F. J. Reese
Moody
Morris, Moody and Estes
Payne, Harris and Robertson
J. W. Reese
Luker
Terrell Pulliam
Fort Worth
Comanche County Plans and Roads Initiatives
The article outlines 1925 aims for Comanche County including gas and water services, designation of the San Antonio highway and Davis Mountain highway, a planned system of good roads under way, and a civic and social program across the county. It notes efforts toward a closer understanding among residents and a fair association owning its grounds and equipment.
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Davis Mountain
Comanche County
Regular Lions Club Meeting Schedule Noted
The Lions Club will hold its regular meeting next Monday at 6 15 PM, the first Monday night of the month. Regular meetings and luncheons occur on the first and third Mondays, with ladies night on the fifth Monday, or once every three months.
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Lions Club
Three Real Estate Sales Reported This Week
Three real estate transactions are listed. A. F. Gaines and wife transfer 378 acres near Gustine to J. M. Young for 12.5 thousand dollars. J. M. Young and wife sell 82 acres and 165 acres to A. F. Gaines for 8.5 thousand dollars. Geo. W. Gleaton and wife sell 220 acres south of Comanche to D. F. Clayton and J. M. Clayton for 8.4 thousand dollars.
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A. F. Gaines
J. M. Young
A. Smothers
A. L. Lester
Gustine
James Alcorn
A. J. Davis
J. M. Clayton
Comanche
Terracing Demonstration Planned at Anderson Farm
County Agent Barton announces a terracing demonstration on the farm of M. B. Anderson known as Uncle Mose, on Democrat star route five miles from town. The event is scheduled for next Wednesday and all farmers and interested locals are invited to attend.
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Barton
M. B
Uncle Mose) Anderson
In Support of Water and Gas Bonds by J R Eanes
J R Eanes urges Comanche voters to authorize water and gas bonds arguing water is essential for growth and gas uptake depends on water quality. He cites costs, potential net profits, and a 1926 pump contract, asserting town ownership would secure stable rates and profits.
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Comanche
Texas Power and Light Company
J. R. Eanes
Renfro Outlines Favorable Legislation for Texas District
Thomas J. Renfro of Mullin, district rep elect for Comanche and Mills counties, said in Comanche that he will travel to Austin to push highway tax reform including reduced motor licenses and higher gasoline tax. He backs a stronger public care system for the insane, a felony for passing worthless checks over 50 dollars, and statewide support for eradication work. He has left the State University law course to devote full time to duties.
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Thomas J. Renfro
Mullin
Comanche
Mills Counties
Austin
Renfro
Texas
The
State University
Deputy sheriffs named for Vineyard and Gilbert appointments
Sheriff J. T. Gilbreath announces Bank Vineyard and EF Gilbert as deputies. Vineyard will serve Comanche and Gilbert will serve De Leon in the new appointments.
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J. T. Gilbreath
Bank Vineyard
EF. C. Gilbert
Vineyard
Comanche
Gilbert
de Leon
County Court to Convene in Regular Session Monday
County court will convene in regular session next Monday. No jury cases will be heard at this sitting as no juries have been drawn for the term.
Next Tuesday Water and Gas Vote in Comanche
The town weighs water and gas bond issues as Co manche faces a crucial decision next Tuesday. Business leaders express varied public support through ads in this issue of the Chief with many backing both propositions. statements include Dr W McCollum Jim Slack W D Carroll and Miss Ola Cunningham all voicing strong approval notably for gas and for water.
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W. McCollum
Jim Slack
W. D. Carroll
Miss Ola Cunningham
Teon
State Education Inspector Reviews 36 Comanche County Schools
S FE Clark of the State Department of Education arrived in Comanche with County Supt L Gantz to inspect thirty six county schools seeking state aid. Twenty five have been inspected and the pair plans to finish the remaining eleven Monday and Tuesday amid strong trustee support and high local interest.
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S. FE. Clark
State Department of Education
Comanche
L. Gantz
Clark
Melon Meeting at Vandyke Tuesday
A water melon meeting is announced to be held at Vandyke Tuesday night. Everyone interested is cordially invited to attend as plans for growing enough melons to ensure a good cash market next summer are under way.
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Vandyke
Comanche County Rated Easier Home Buy Than Rio Grande Region
E. E. Anthony and Rev. J. C. Boyd plus Wad Everidge returned from a Rio Grande trip a week ago. They report friends in the area and Wade says home ownership is cheaper in Comanche county, where ten acre plots of sand could be sold by the same men pushing high priced blocks elsewhere.
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E. E. Anthony
Rev. J. C. Boyd
Wad Everidge
Rio Grands
Valles
Andrews
Wade
Comanche County
Wimberly Relocates to Plainview and Expands Farming
P G Wimberly, recently moved to Plainview, spent the week in Comanche for business and social visits. He farms about 157 acres with a partner and says he is in the “coming country” of Texas, enjoying the new location.
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P. G. Wimberly
Plainview
Comanche
Visitors from Arkansas and Texas Stay Over Holidays
Mrs. Dudley welcomed her sister Miss Minnie Smith of Malvern Arkansas and Mr. and Mrs. Clavide Robertson of Lubbock during the holiday season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. M. Dudley.
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R. M. Dudley
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Barton
Che County
Pr. M. Fagan
the Sons of Rest
National Trio Lyceum
Lureau
National Trio
San Antonio Highway
Lions
Anderson Farm
Renero
Majestic Theater
Bebe Daniel
Ernest Torrence
Wednesady
Johnnie
Johnnie Jones
Jack Hoxie In
Monkey Romeo
Buck Jones
Midnight Blues
Melon
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