Fire Loss in Comanche Detailed for 1933
The article lists 1933 fire incidents in Comanche including three complete home losses: A Gossett residence on August 8, Jack Morgan residence on September 9, and Mrs S E Hogan home on December 12. It also notes major fires at Gustine on February 26 and Dr A J Gray ranch near Newburg on Christmas night with combined losses several thousand dollars. Twenty five alarms are itemized with dates and damages ranging from small outbuilding to service stations and grass fires.
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Main Street
A. J. Gray
Newburg
Comanche
A. Gossett
H. Williams
Jack Morgan
S. E. Hogan
East Side
Joe Hamilton
Carroll Black
L. Piper
Joe Tupin
George W. Tate
Grady Hutchings
I. E. Ozborne
Lee’s
Service Drug
Rauhut Gin
Joe's
Robbery details unfold in Guthrie residence incident
Mrs. Guthrie misled by a man claiming a needed telephone call directs her to neighbors. While she was away, money from two purses was stolen and trousers moved from under Mr. Guthrie’s head. A masked figure fled with the items, leaving the couple unable to identify the thief.
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Mr. Guthrie
Used buckets purchased amid trade and farm goods offered
Dan Dutton states syrup buckets are wanted and paid for at high market prices. He mentions for sale items including sugar cured meat, work horses, milk cows, and farming tools. The note adds continuing operation in the grocery business and a call for trades.
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Dan Dutton
Multiple Candidacy Announcements From Comanche County Officials
A series of announcements shows Harry Flentge seeking District Attorney in the 52nd Judicial District, Will May running for re election as Commissioner Precinct No 2, W D Jenkins of Comanche runs for County Superintendent, F L Little seeking re election as Commissioner Precinct No 1 and J R Byrd announcing for Commissioner Precinct No 1. The notices highlight public service aims, experience in office, and calls for Democratic Primary support.
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FE. R. Armstrong
Harry Flentge
12Nd Judicial District
Court of Criminal Appeals
Bar of Justice
Will May
Comanche County
Malace
Will May Jenkins
W. D. Jenkins
Comanche
Little
Commissioners Court
F. L. Little
J. R. Byrd
W. T. Byrd
Soda Springs
Scurry County
Cotton Belt Railway
Gatesville
City Seeks C C Camp for Comanche Area
Dr. Nelson Smith heads a Lions Club committee with the City Council to urge government action for a CCC camp near Comanche. Camps are planned for the next six months with new sites likely in spring or early summer, possibly at Lake Fanes or nearby areas. Dr. Smith recently returned from Arizona where he served as CCC Government physician for six months.
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Nelson Smith
Comanche Lions Club
C. C
Comanche
Smith
Lake Fanes
Air Circus To Be Here Sunday Afternoon
M. Cox and Company present the Air Circus featuring parachute jumper Faye Lucille Cox north of Comanche at 2 00 Sunday afternoon a 6000 feet parachute leap from the plane by Mrs Cox is planned as the feature event.
Midnight Sunday Shows Start At Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre will offer a weekly midnight show every Sunday starting 10 o clock. The inaugural screening on Sunday January 14 features Medam Spy a new Universal Pictures release from January 8. Will Rogers in State Fair arrives January 18 with Janet Gaynor Jen Ayres Sally Filers Norman Foster Louise Dresser Frank Craven and Victor Jory in Henry King directed adaptation of Phil Strong novel State Fair.
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J. P. Hedrick
Majestic Theatre
Picture House
Fox Film
Phil Strong
Special on permanents at Marcel's Beauty Parlor
One week only from January 15 to 20 customers can get waves for 2.00 and 7.50 Duart Waves for 5.00 while Veltor Wave sells for 3.00 in oil 2.00 and 5.00 options. Marcel's Beauty Parlor at telephone 434 offers these deals.
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Marchel
Window Glass All Sizes at Right Price
Reese Drug Co offers window glass in all sizes at competitive prices. Contact Reese Drug Co for rates and availability.
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Reese Drug Co
Mercer Gap Services Conducted By Rev Sparkman Sunday Night
Rev Sparkman of Blanket led services here Sunday night. Burgles Fisher of Harmony visited his cousin Roy Fisher and family Friday night. Mr and Mrs L B Fortes of White Point visited Ervin Gore and family Sunday. T O Rogers called on the Tunin family at Harmony Sunday. Radio bargain ad offers eight tube RCA Victor radio and phonograph for 64.95 installed at Reese Drug Co.
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Rev. Sparkman
Blanket
Burgles Fisher
Harmony
Roy Fisher
L. B. Fortes
White Point
Ervin Gore
T. O. Rogers
Roy Tunin
R. C. A. Victor
Reese Drug Co
Forty Four Year Old Marriage License Returned
B F Forehand reunited with a 44 year old marriage license issued January 1 1890 in Comanche. The original clerk J D Bonner deputy W A Wooley minister T Blanton all living. Forehand now seeks framing in Blanket Route 2. Locations Blanket Comanche Gustine remain connected to the historic note.
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B. B. Forehand
Comanche
Mary Thompson
J. D. Bonner
W. A. Wooley
Morris Couple Honored At Parents Home Wedding Dinner
On Sunday January 7 friends and relatives gathered at the bride's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Edwards, for a wedding dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morris. Attendees included the Edwards family, Artie Edwards and daughter, Sam Phifer and sons, Bryson Edwards and son, and J. B. Rains.
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Sam Morris
R. O. Edwards
Artie Edwards
Sam Phifer
Bryson Edwards
J. B. Rains
Williams Store Ad Offers Wide Range of Bargains
Williams advertises men's and boys clothing including half price pants even wool hose and gloves. Household goods list shoes boots honey oats soap and Castile with turkey breeding sale noted. Also states they buy and sell crops and corn.
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Williams
Lometa Reporter Sold to Elvin Lowe in Blanket
Elvin C. Lowe of Blanket purchased the Lometa Reporter from Cullen W. Biggs and assumed control. Lowe has worked in the Comanche Chief mechanical department, married Olene Ward, and spent years in the oil business and newspaper work, including a prior stint as Lometa’s proprietor.
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Elvin C. Lowe
Blanket
Lometa Reporter
Cullen W. Biggs
Lowe
Comanche
Olene Ward
Aaron Ward
Lometa
Rising Star Cage Tourney Slated January 26
Rising Star High School announces an invitation basketball tournament at the school gym starting Friday noon January 26 and running to Saturday night. Twelve schools including May Early Cross Cut Williams Cross Plains Pioneer Blanket Beattie Sidney Sipd Springs and Carbon will enter teams.
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Rising Star
Jack Gingrich
Supt
E. T. Dawson
Rising Star High School
Cross Cut
Williams
Cross Plains
Pioneer
Blanket
Beattie
Sidney Sipd Springs
Carbon
Newspaper Promotion Offer for Waco and Comanche
The Waco Times Herald and The Comanche Chief advertise a one year subscription for 3.45 dollars, covering daily and Sunday editions except Monday. The offer bundles The Waco Times-Herald Daily and Sunday and The Comanche Chief in a single year package.
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Waco Times-Herald
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Dutton's Grocery
E. R. Ammons
Comanche, Texas
Delivery Service
CITY
POST
Air Circus
Faye Lucille Cox
Carlord
Majestic
Elvin Lowe
Rising Star School
State Agricultural Department
Thos. C. George
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