Plans Launched for Comanche Paving Program
Citizens at the council meeting endorsed a gradual paving plan for eight blocks on the square and extending through the city. The city would pay one third of costs, property owners one third each, with construction of all intersections covered by the city. Mayor Eanes envisions a multi year program, eight blocks per year, reaching forty blocks in five years, using gravel base and rock asphalt topping. Work to begin when spring weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey Motor Company
Eanes
Comanche
Prater Buys J. M. Grigsby Farm Near Comanche
Prater acquires the J. M. Grigsby farm three miles north of Comanche from Mooanesa Barclay and will operate it as a fruit and poultry venture. He trades his Comanche home for the thirty three acre improved property with an orchard and berry farm, to be run in connection with his produce business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prater
Mooanesa Barclay
J. M. Grigsby
Comanche
Visit by J Wesley Loftis Brings Two Week County Tour
Comanche county hosts a two week engagement by J Wesley Loftis from Howard Payne University. Loftis, a longtime public speaker and college extension director, plans to visit many public schools and churches in a good will tour featuring illustrated gospel songs and informative talks. The Baptist community welcomes the series of programs in area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Loftis
Howard Payne
Comanche County
Loftis
Nerest
Leflis
The
College
Department of Extension
William Hooper Leaves Comanche for Los Angeles Job
William Hooper a Howard Payne College graduate recently joined Bettis Gibbs firm in Comanche passed through Brownwood this morning en route to Los Angeles California where he will take a position in a check room or office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hooper
Howard Payne College
Ams
Bettis & Gibbs
Comanche
Los Angeles
California
Brownwood Bulletin
Dual Town Fire Shocks Comanche Residents
In Comanche two fires broke out nearly simultaneously. The large Glazebrook warehouse fire at the railroad yards, likely started by a dropped match, destroyed peanuts and goods worth about 10000 dollars, with insurance covering losses. A second blaze damaged an old barn at Mr. St Clair’s residence. both incidents prompted calls for better fire equipage in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. St. Clair
Bigginbotham
Gev
St. Clair
Leon F Peagut
St Clair
Comanche
Small blaze in Gustine halted by quick action
A late night fire behind a Gustine building was discovered by boys returning from a party. Workers opened the rear door and extinguished the flames with assistance from others. The fire caused smoke and water damage and some stock loss, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Adcock
Vital Statistics Marriages and Births Listed
A list of marriages includes W. R. Moore and Zara Thelma Reynolds, J. M. Grisham and Effie Pressley, Marvin Guthers and Anna Lois McNeal, W. C. Godfrey and Alberta Hicks, S. E. Harrie and Maggie Pearl Carrigan, Lonnie Gibson and Bonnie Hicks, Vasco Tee and Mary Reeves, J. B. Merick and Della Rauhut, Parkman Huntington and Wise Holman Burks, Johnnie H. Robinson and Belle Gleaton, C. Bratton and Bertie, W. Milton and Ethel Stewart, Ellis McDonald and Eth Black. Births announce S. A. Cruise and wife’s gin route 5, Comanche. Loren Vaughn and wife, Comanche girl. W. L. Vernon and wife Sipe Springs girl. S. A. Moore and wife Comanche boy. Dennis J. W. Hunter and Mrs Rebeka Robinson.
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W. R. Moore
Zara Thelma Reynolds
J. M. Grisham
Effie Pressley
Marvin Guthers
Anna Lois McNeal
W. C. Godfrey
Alberta Hicks
S. E. Harrie
Maggie Ngie Pearl Carrigan
Lonnie Gibson
Bonnie Hcks
Vasco Tee
Mary Reeves
J. B. Merick
Della Rauhut
Parkman Huntington
Wise Holman Burks
Johnnie H. Robinson
S. A. Cruise
L. G. Lane
Hasse
Loren Vaughn
Comanche
W. L. Vernon
Sipe Springs
S. A. Moore
Dennis J. W. Hunter
Rebeka Robinson
Atwood Furniture Store Moves to New East Side Site
The Atwood Furniture company relocated this week from its east side location to a building just west of Slider and Jacy. The new site is the same building where Mr Atwood started his business years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twood Furniture
Setiire
Slider and Jacy
Mr Atwood
Chambers of Commerce Banquet Opens New Year
The annual chamber meeting and banquet are rescheduled to January 12 at 7 p.m. at the Woodmen of the World Hall. A turkey dinner will be served by Woodman Circle members. Judge R A Luker calls meeting to order with a banquet address by F E Adams and speeches by J P Hoff and W Tid Van Blarecorn of Fort Worth. Music features include Mrs H E Moore Nath Jessup and Nita and Rita Dono.
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Chambe of Commerce
W. O. W. Hall
Woodman Circle
R. A. Luker
Ben I. Hearn
F. E. Adams
J. P. Hoff
W. Tid. van Blarecorn
Fort Worth
Texas
Four Square School Aim and County Prosperity in 1927
The Texas Farm and Ranch editor plans a full page feature on Comanche County schools to promote community clubs and a four square school standard. Rural conditions show strong peanut and turkey crops offsetting cotton decline, with banks reporting solid deposits and an early 1927 purchasing season ahead.
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Texas Farm and Ranch
Comanche County
Texas
Comaneh
SiRcon
Comarchée County
Golden Wedding Celebration for Kilpatrick Couple
The Kilpatrick anniversary party on January 1 marked their golden wedding. Guests included relatives and out of town visitors such as Miss Laura Cox of San Antonio and Mr Harold Kilpatrick of Blackwell. Mr Kilpatrick born February 29 1852 and Mrs Sarah Jane Towns born March 18 1851 married January 2 1877 and moved from Alabama to Texas settling in Comanche in 1890.
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Marion Wilkerson
W. Carpenter
Kilpatrick
J. B. Chilton
J. Bi Chilten
Will Farnant
Coie
Howard Kilpatric
Ruth Eilpetrick
Rhildren
Boward Kilpatrick
Grace Kilpatric
Oscar Kilpatrick
Cyril Green
Melodise
Jack Kilpatrick
Laura Cox
San Antonio
M Harold Kilpatrick
Blackwell
R. FE. Logan
Georgetown
Masefield
Am K
Rgetown
Hamilton
Comanche
Ektoemin
Higginbotham Show Appreciates Comanche Firemen
Higginbotham Brothers and Company sent Comanche firemen a 50 dollar check to thank them for stopping a warehouse fire last Friday evening. The gesture honors the department and notes the high-risk efforts firefighters undertake in duty to the community. M Mooman of Gorman was in the area on Friday on business.
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Comanche
Higginbotham Brothers and Company
M. Mooman
Gorman
Ancho F Fridaay
Dedlas Couple Visit Relatives in Co Manche This Week
Mr and Mrs Ewell Thompson of Dedlas are visiting relatives in Co Manche this week as part of a family trip.
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Ewell Thompson
Dedlas
Comanche
Hunters Bring Home Evidence of Skill After Big Bend Hunt
O. O. Brightman and son Oswell returned from a four day hunt below Samerson, Comanche area, with three ten point blacktail bucks. The largest weighed over 250 pounds dressed, and deer were scarce that season. They covered over 400 miles traveling to reach camp and hauled game out over rugged terrain. Oswell also recovered a wild hog hide after a brief fight, while blue quail and havelana hogs were reported in abundance.
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O. O. Brightman
Oswell
Big Bend
Samerson
Comanche
Brightman
Ton
Emmett Buck
Wene
McDorif
Paciti Giana
Mr. Brehtrman
Tome
Wait
Methodists Stage Novel Campaign For Pledges
The Reverend Wynne of Tai church announces a One Day Drive to fund church needs. Members are asked to stay home on Sunday afternoon January 9 to be easily reached by soliciting committees. The plan aims to secure pledges without traditional calls, reflecting modern campaign methods.
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Eegecet
M. Way
Charel Tai
Chu
Wynne
Rubber stamps offered by Promatoservies ad
An advertisement in The Comanche Chief promotes rubber stamps of all kinds from Promatoservies at low prices. The notice highlights broad availability and affordability for customers seeking stamp products.
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Promatoservies
Turkey crop boosts Comanche County’s cash income
Comanche County turkey producers report over 250000 dollars in value from recent shipments. A single dealer shipped more than 200000 pounds at about 40 cents per pound, while farmers average 33 cents. Dealers claim Texas counties pay the highest prices, with some birds at over 40 cents and yet another batch at 35 cents post holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
D. A. Baily
Texas
Ginning Report Shows Decline in Comanche County Cotton
Comanche county gin tally through December 43 1926 lists 9411 bales, down from 13624 the previous year by 4210 bales. Last season totaled about 16000 bales. this year may not reach 14000. Estimated value of this crop is about $500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
John H. Harris
Bradshaw Jewelry Moves to Atwoods Building
F W Bradshaw announces relocation of his jewelry shop to the Atwoods Furniture location in the former Denishipally building. The move places the store on the east side of the square, west of Slider, in early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bradshaw
Hi Jewelry
Atwoods Furniture
Fee Cy
Slider
Comonch
Fall Bocatines
Squaw
Hart Erects New Residence on Dublin Street
Allen Hart plans a new residence on the east lot beside his father on Dublin Street. The builders are Gage Brothers, who provide the concrete framework and layout. Construction progresses as per the statement from the contractors.
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Allen Hart
Dublin Street
Gage Brothers
Wallace Wagoner of Ranger in Comanche County
Wallace Wagoner, a resident of Ranger, is mentioned in Comanche County records. The brief notice identifies his name and hometown within the local reporting district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Wagoner
Ranger
Nias
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H. B. Warner In
Buck Jones
Atwood
G. Ofc
Guinty
L.K. Stockard
Res
W. W. Kis
Higginbotham
Methodists
Turkey
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