Local notes and brief items from Frisco and vicinity
Miscellaneous short notices include local schedules and names such as Frisco starts at 8, street day events, and mentions of residents like John N. J. Wright and William George. References to a school hall project, pecan sale figures, and a political candidate list appear amid fragmented lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Rome
John N. J
Wright
Mart Flem- le Campbell
William Ar
Peta
Caypany
Cleulsa
Bo Orayrs
Benm Aden
Bert Speed
County wide health drive to vaccinate schoolchildren
Comanche County launches a county wide health program through its schools this week. Dr. R Nelson Smith, the health officer, announces Ruth Haynes of Gorman as County Health Nurse to operate under him from Comanche headquarters. The plan targets smallpox diphtheria and typhoid, offering antitoxin to children at nominal cost.
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Comanche County
R. Nelson Smith
Ruth Haynes
Gorman
Dr. Smith
Comanche
Blackwell
Gorma
Haynes
Csc
Smith
Tax Debate Sparks City Budget Proposals
Fragmentary OCR notes show discussion of increasing or adjusting taxes to fund state services. Mentions of rates, estate taxes, and buyers considered for revenue, with references to officials and a Tuesday timing.
Political dates listed for 1934 Fort Worth Star Telegram
The Fort Worth Star Telegram lists thirty key political dates for 1934 including the last day to pay poll tax on January 31, appointment of election judges February 12, and primary ballot filings June 4 16. It notes a coming election year with governor and U S Senate seats, county and state offices, and possible beer elections after February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Star Telegram
U. S. Senate
Tom Connally
Texas
The
Star Telegram
Commissioners Court
Federal Deposit Insurance Covers Local Banks
The Comanche Nation Bank and First State Bank announce their deposits are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Washington confirms funds paid into the insurance pool, allowing both banks to publicize their insured status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Nation Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of Washington
Washington
William C. Chilton
K. EF. Anthony
First State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations
Insurance Corporation
Conantas
Court Grants New Public Road in St. Joe Community
The Commissioners Court granted a new public road after petition by J. F. B. McKelvey and 18 residents. The route begins north of De Leon between lands of Mrs. R. Jh. Wall and W. F. Duke and Jua nine West along the old road to Carnes and Pierce farms, then north between Morris and Pierce farms, leading east from the N. Cogburn residence to the Decal Desdemona road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FB. McKelvey
St. Joe
Commissioners Court
de Leon
N. Cogburn
de Eal Desdemona Road
Judge Cross Declares Candidacy for 52nd District Court
Formal announcement this week confirms Judge Cross will seek election as Judge of the 52nd Judicial District Court. The entry outlines his candidacy plans and intent to pursue the district bench.
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Judge Cross
52Nd Judicial District Court
FM Williford Pioneer Settler Dies in Comanche County
F M Uncle Frank Williford aged 59 years a long time Comanche County resident died Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Van Dyke. Services were held at Zion Hill Cemetery with ministers Isham Carter officiating. He was born October 17 1846 in Arkansas and married Eliza Privets in 1867. He moved to Comanche County in 1874 and was active in church and community. Survived by multiple children and many deceased relatives including Andy Presley Luella Milton and Maggie.
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F. M
Frank) Williford
Comanche County
W. P. Whitlow
van Dyke
Zion Hill Cemetery
S. J. Isham
Hasse Baptist Church
T. N. Carter
Frances Marion Williford
Arkansas
Washington County
Eliza Privets
Charles O'dell
Wichita Falls
Williford
Comanche
Hasse
Frank
Missionary Baptist Church
F. H. McNutt
M. D. Williford
J. H. Williford
Mae Cameron
Ed Rogers
Luke Stewart
Charles Odell
Andy
Presley
Luella
Milton
Maggie
Pauline Rush First New Year Baby Born in Comanche
Pauline Rush was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rush in Comanche on Monday January 1 1984 at 4 p m. The daughter weighed ten pounds at birth and is the citys first baby of the new year per reports to The Comanche Chief. The father works as a C W A employee and the family resides in South Comanche.
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Comanche
D. M. Rush
South Comanche
Pauline
Rush
Clarence Bryant Accepts New Pastor Post at Granview Church
Clarence Bryant former minister of the local Church of Christ has accepted similar work at Granview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bryant
Church of Christ
Granview
Telephone Meet Held at Lamkin
At the Lamkin gathering on Saturday afternoon the annual telephone meeting elected D. S. Miler president, W. L. Hamilton vice president, and Mrs. Jennie Mae Crainwae as secretary treasurer amid a routine agenda and local turnout.
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Lamkin
D. S. Miler
W. L. Hamilton
Mra
Jennie Mae Crainwae
Lynching Statistics Cited by Tuskegee Institute Leader
A Tuskegee Institute letter from R R Moton reports 28 lynchings in 1933, 20 more than 1932, with 14 in the hands of the law, 9 taken from jails, and 5 from officers, reflecting a renewed anti lynching campaign.
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United States
Chi
R. R. Moton
Tuskegee Normal and Indus Institute For the Colored
Kegee
Alabama
Pocker T. Washington
Department of Records and Research
Tuskegee Institute
Large Meat Cure Stored At Local Plant
A total of 58 777 pounds of meat was cured in the Texas Louisiana Power and Light Company cold storage plant over eight months in 1938. W T Blount says 186 hogs and 184 beeves were stored and cured, helping farmers save meat when livestock prices were low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas-Louisiana Power and Light Company
W. T. Blount
H E Class Style Show At Comanche High School
H E class plans a free style show Thursday morning during chapel at Comanche High School. The first year class will display dresses and pajamas made this term by members. Four short plays stress the importance of personal appearance. Miss Vada Belle Simmons invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
H. F
Vada Belle Simmons
Jenkins Announces Candidacy For County Superintendent
W. D. Jenkins, principal of the Comanche Grammar School, said Thursday he would run for county superintendent and file his announcement at an early date. The statement signals his entry into the forthcoming county race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Jenkins
Jenkins
Comanche Grammar School
Brightman Seeks Re election Sheriff in Comanche County
In the New Year 1984 election year many candidates file statements for county and district offices in Comanche County. Brightman announces re election to the Sheriff’s Office citing citizen cooperation and joint law enforcement efforts as key to his past success.
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Comanche County
Brightman
Sheriffs Office
Mrs Speed Declines Candidacy for Re-election
Mrs Speed, tax collector, announced Monday she will not seek another term. Elected in 1928 and re-elected in 1980 and 1982, the office of collector and assessor will be merged starting January 1, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Speed
Everett Resigns as Justice of the Peace at Gustine
R. D. Everett, longtime Justice of the Peace at Gustine, has resigned. The resignation was accepted by the Commissioners Court in Comanche on Monday. No successor had been appointed as of Wednesday, Judge H. L. Stewart stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Everett
Gustine
Commissioners Court
Comanche
Dates for Methodist Revivals Announced
Rev A C Haynes announces two Methodist revivals this year. A Pre Easter revival runs March 25 through April second, and the main revival begins Sunday August 5 for two to three weeks under the tabernacle with Rev Haynes directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. C. Haynes
Tabernacle
Haynea
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Albert T. Reid
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