Plans for annual Comanche Chamber of Commerce Banquet
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce plans the second annual banquet to be held January 27 in the Methodist Church dining room. Guests from several towns and county communities will attend with a program including Dean J T Davis of John Tarleton College and music by the Comanche Band. A 1937 review and 1938 outlook booklet will be placed at each plate, and tickets are being sold to determine table count.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Frommany
Dean J. T. Davis
John Tarleton College
Comanche
State National Bank Re-Elects Officers
At the annual stockholders meeting the State National Bank re elected all officers and directors. A good year was reported, an eight percent dividend was declared, and surplus rose from 22000 to 24000. Officers: E E Anthony president, J F Tate vice president, J W Moore cashier, E K Jenny assistant cashier, Mrs L C Durham bookkeeper. Directors: E E Anthony, J F Tate, J W Moore, M A Richmond, L C Durham, H Tate.
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The
State National Bank
Bank Building
FEF
E. E. Anthony
J F. Tate
J. W. Moore
M. A.ichmond
L. C. Durham
H. Tate
Comanche Nat Bank Officials Re-Elected
The Comanche National Bank elected officers at the annual stockholders meeting and retained the entire board. Officers include W. C. Chilton as president T. J. Williams as vice president Robert Eaton as cashier and K. L. Macon as assistant cashier. Directors are W. C. Chilton Mrs J. B. Chilton J. B. Chilton J. T. J. Williams and Robertson. The officers report a good year and a ten percent dividend was declared.
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The
Comanche National Bank
W. C. Chilton
T. J. Williams
Robert Eaton
K. L. Macon
J. B. Chilton
J. T. J. Williams
Robert Ton
Births Outnumber Deaths Last Year Comanche County
Comanche County posts a population gain for 1937 as births outnumbered deaths. The County Clerk's figures show 246 births and 165 deaths, a net gain of 81 excluding migration, with both births and deaths down from 1936 when 266 births and 171 deaths occurred.
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Comanche County
Local Marriages Decrease In 1937
Local marriages fell in 1937 versus 1936, with 218 licenses issued compared to 222 the prior year. December and June were the peak months for brides, and many licenses went to out-of-county couples, especially Comanche.
Comanche Youths Plan Gulf Coast Fishing Trip
A group of Comanche youths will take a Gulf Coast three day fishing trip this week. Expected travelers include Pat Carnes Sammy Waisman Earl Ray Evans and Nap Thomas.
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Gulf Coast
Pat Carnes
Sammy Waisman
Earl Ray Evans
Nap Thomas
Waisman’s Sale Opens Here Today
Waisman’s Department Store opens a sensational price reduction January Clearance Sale here today. The sale lasts one week per the announcement and a full page ad elsewhere in this issue details the values offered.
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Waisman’s Department Store
Real Estate Deals Rise in Comanche County 1937
Comanche County records show 1937 real estate instruments excluding mortgages at 1686, up from 1645 in 1936. Most were warranty deeds and vendor note releases as ranch and farm sales increased, with several properties sold to buyers from other parts of Texas and building lots selling briskly for the decade.
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Comanche County
Texas
Comanche
Chattel Mortgages On Increase Here In 1937
Comanche County records show 6676 chattel mortgages filed in 1937, about 22 daily, up from 6581 in 1936. Banks and mercantile firms secured many loans, with collateral ranging from turkeys to farm tools and automobiles, reflecting rising business activity.
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Comanche County
County Clerk Returns Surplus to Comanche County
County Clerk Hollis Burton runs the office as a county asset under state law, turning over after expenses a surplus of 1130 dollars to Comanche County last year, exceeding the 1936 surplus of 820 dollars by more than 300.
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Comanche County
Hollis Burton
Hilley takes command at Gulf Station No 2
A. J. Hilley, formerly of Sidney, is now in charge of Gulf Station No 2 on the De Leon Highway near the northeast corner of the square. He succeeds the Cadenhead Brothers.
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A. J. Hilley
Sidney
Gulf Station No. 2
de Leon Highway
Hilley
Cadenhead Brothers
Mills County Sees 57 Silos Built and Equipped in 1937 Drive
County Agent W P Weaver reports 20 new trench silos built in Mills County in 1937 and 37 silos filled with 3000 tons of silage. The soil conservation program will pay Mills farmers about 60000 dollars and the range program 15000 more.
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W. P. Weaver
Mills County
New Mexico Woman Seeks Open Hospital in Comanche
A New Mexico woman is interested in opening a hospital in Comanche. She has equipment for a fifteen bed facility and heard Comanche is a good location. Dr J O Lane received the telegraph and the Chamber of Commerce secretary urged her to visit.
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New Mexico
Comanche
J. O. Lane
The
Chamber of Commerce
Rainfall in Comanche Surpasses Ten Year Average in 1937
The 1937 rainfall in Comanche totaled 32.83 inches, above the ten year mean of 31.13. The prior year measured 32.86 inches, with February the driest month at 0.12 inches and July the wettest at 7.59 inches. The ten year record shows fluctuations from 17.95 to 33.45 inches, suggesting a rising trend in local precipitation.
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Comanche
Henry Scott Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 1
Henry Scott of Van Dyke announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. He previously ran in 1936, leading the first primary by 29 votes but losing the runoff to L F Little by 698 to 695. Scott promises a formal statement later.
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Henry Scott
van Dyke
Mr. Scott
L. F. Little
Scott
Rippetoe Declares Candidacy for Commissioner District 4
Emmett Rippetoe announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 4 in De Leon. He previously ran in 1936 and lost narrowly to Ed Lightfoot, who has just said he will not seek reelection.
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Emmett Rippetoe
de Leon
Mr. Rippetoe
Ed Lightfoot
Lightfoot
Chamber of Commerce seeks residents to report property improvements
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce asks locals to report improvements of $25 or more on properties from February 1, 1937, to February 1, 1938. Call or report by January 15 to compile a printed annual activities booklet for the January 27 banquet.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Comanche
Metcalfe Seeks Senatorial Seat in 25th District
San Angelo State Representative Penrose B. Metcalfe announced on Monday his intention to run for the twenty fifth senatorial district seat now held by E. M. Davis of Brownwood. Metcalfe previously vied for this seat in 1934 and lost by a small margin. a formal announcement is expected later.
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Penrose B. Metcalfe
San Angelo
E. M. Davis
Brownwood
Associated Press
Metcalfe
Davis
Bain takes over Higgins Produce in Sidney Street firm
Cc A Bain has purchased Higgins Produce and now runs the firm located in the Thomas building on Sidney Street. Bain's takeover places him in charge of the local produce business just days after the purchase was completed.
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Cc. A. Bain
Alta Vista Cream Station Opens in Comanche
Alta Vista Cream Station opens this week with M. Beene in charge. The business is located in the rear of the I. O. O. F. building opposite the post office.
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Alta Vista
Comanche
M. ©. Beene
Post
Business outlook clip from 1938 ad campaign plans
A Forbes sourced piece notes William C. Chilton of Comanche National Bank expects quieter 1938 and lower prices. Bendix vice president Judson Sayre forecasts an aggressive $1,000,000 advertising push for the new automatic home laundry, using daily papers and color magazine spreads to boost sales amid recession.
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Comanche Lions Club
William C. Chilton
Comanche National Bank
C. P. St. Clair
Star-Telegram
B. C. Forbes
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Judson
Sayre
Bendix Home Appliances Sales
America
Judge McCharen Seeks Re election in County Post
Public notice announces Judge R. S. MecCharen will run again for County Judge. He urges voters to review his 60 year legal career, cites tax trends and treasury gains, and pledges to advance law and economy while serving countywide.
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Law of
R. S. Meccharen
Service Officer To Hear Claims Here
J. T. Gray, Assistant State Service Officer, will be at J. B. Allcorn's office Tuesday January 18 to help any veteran or widow on their claim. Gray is a state employee and his service is free, announced by Commander J. B. Allcorn of the Rector Cunningham Legion Post.
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J. T. Gray
J. B. Allcorn
Cunningham Legion Post
Gray
Gustine Banker Visits Comanche Wednesday
E. L. Hale, cashier of the First State Bank of Gustine, visited Comanche on Wednesday. Hale said the outlook for 1988 was good in that community.
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Gustine Banker
Comanche
E. L. Hale
First State Bank of
Gustine
Gustine Bank
Hale
Bank deposits total over three quarters of a million in Comanche banks
The Comanche National and State National banks report deposits of 774,119.91 dollars with about 45,000 dollars in postal savings, totaling 819,119.91 dollars. Combined loans equal 398,678.41 dollars. The First State Bank of Gustine shows deposits of 33,611.95 dollars and loans of 26,251.81 dollars.
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Comanche National
J. R. Eanes
First State Bank of
Gustine
Comanche Boys Praised by L B Russell
L B Russell lauds Comanche youths in The Chief praising local fathers and sons, noting few bad apples and many becoming substantial men. He warns that the first law violation leads to crime, compares liquor to cause, urges boys to pause before wrong and choose wisely.
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L. B. Russell
Comanche
Comanche Reports 1937 Fire Record Under Graham and City Secretary
Fire Chief R C Graham and Hill Huddleston filed the annual fire report for Comanche showing 19 alarms in 1937 with total loss at 9645 dollars, insurance paid 5910, uninsured loss 3735, salvaged value 700, and 72960 gallons of water used. Notable calls included George Willis filling station, Mike Sullivan garage, Rauhut gun trash fire, Camille Fleming, Gustine Sadler Drug Store, and J E Palmer auto fire among others with various damage levels.
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Comanche
R. C. Graham
Hill Huddleston
George Willis
Mike Sullivan
Rauhut
C. C. Hampton
Camille Fleming
Gustine
Sadler
J. E. Palmer
Willie Smith
Mohon's Clean Up Sale Opens This Week
John A. Mohon announces a January Clean-Up Sale featuring seasonable items priced to move. The proprietor notes special items in the store are being offered at low figures during the event.
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Mohon
John A. Mohon
Dudley Family Tour Includes Federal Tire Factory Visit
Gail Dudley left Tuesday for Chicopee Falls Massachusetts to visit the Federal Tire Factory. He will also tour in New York City. Accompanying Dudley was J D Latin of Dallas District Manager of the Federal Tire Company. Dudley Brothers are among the largest Federaltives in the South.
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Gail Dudley
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Federal Tire Factory
New York City
Mr. Dudley
J. D. Latin
Dallas
Federal Tire Company
Dudley Brothers
Comanche County Clerk Candidate Declares Candidacy
Ambrose Burt of Comanche announces his candidacy for District Clerk. A long-time resident, he has 41 years in the county and roots in Newburg. He attended Metropolitan Business College of Dallas and has extensive clerical experience, including bookkeeping for Rauhut.
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Ambrosé
Comanche
Burt
Comanche County
Newburg
Metropolitan Business College of Dallas
Firemen Choose Officers For 1938
Last Friday night at the Fire Station the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department held its annual officers elected include Rev. Gordon Barrett chaplain Wade Evridge president R C Graham chief Roy Rambo captain Co No 1 Cleveland captain Co No 2 Carpenter captain Hook and Ladder John Carpenter secretary treasurer and Jimmy Carpenter mascot E L Carpenter and J T Carpenter again were selected pumpers.
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Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Gordon Barrett
Wade Evridge
R. C. Graham
Roy Rambo
Cleveland
Carpenter
John Carpenter
Jimmy Carpenter
E. L. Carpenter
J. T. Carpenter
Eanes Addresses Lions on Comanche Post Office History
Post master J R Eanes spoke to the Ridgeway Lions Club noting Comanche Post Office history from 1860 to 1937 with a 3 percent rise in local postal receipts over 1936. He listed postmaster appointments, the office’s 1867 closure and 1869 reopening, and that the office has issued 314 411 money orders and processed over 12 000 orders in 1937.
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Lions Club
Ridgeway
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Eanes
James H. Tankersly
Thomas J. Nabors
Joseph G. Hardin
Nathan Yarbrough
D. A. Campbell
R. M. Garner
Berch Taylor
Arthur Kempner
A. L. Hamilton
Elisha B. Atterbury
George L. Sullivan
F. J. Reese
John M. Rieger
William H. Carpenter
John C. Henderson
Murt J. Sullivan
Dave C. Dingus
George B. Black
Gustine Bank Elects Officers For Year
First State Bank of Gustine held a stockholders meeting to elect officers J. W. Robinson as president T. L. Conaway as vice president E. L. Hale as cashier and Edith Hale as assistant cashier. Directors named S. W. Haggard T. L. Conaway Mrs. S. J. Hicks J. M. Young and J. W. Robinson. Hale said 1937 business was improved and liquid.
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First State Bank of
Mrs Tupin and daughter stay in Comanche at Blatherwick
Mrs Eugene Tupin and her daughter Mrs Allen Smith of Dallas are staying in Comanche at the Blatherwick Apartments while Mrs Tupin receives treatment from a local physician.
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Eugene Tupin
Allen Smith
Dallas
Comanche
Blatherwick Apartments
Tupin
Comanche Presses Ahead with 1938 Growth and Local Improvements
Comanche, Texas, aims to sustain 1937 growth into 1938 despite a quiet mood. F L Little completes remodeling of his north Comanche residence while Pate Fagan finishes a stone house on Mill Ave. Wade Eridge starts a 50 by 100 foot building on the public square. Ross Construction of Gorman advances the new high school gym. C C Baxter remodels the Tate building for a department store with Rouse Baxter in charge. Baxter Bros. historic mercantile line is recalled. Street paving work proceeds as weather allows.
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Comanche
Texas
F. L. Little
North
Pate Fagan
Mill Ave
Wade Eridge
Public Square
Ross Construction Company
Gorman
C. C. Baxter
Dublin
Tate
Tate Brothers
South Main Street
Baxter
Rouse Baxter
Baxters
Baxter Bros
Higginbotham Runs Unusual Ad in Comanche Paper
An unusual advertisement is carried this week by the Higginbotham firm on page two. It promotes home trading and presents data. The Higginbotham firm has been located in Comanche since 1901 and has contributed to the area's development.
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Higginbotham
Comanche
Gustine Church Destroyed by Fire
A fire at the First Baptist Church in Gustine Sunday afternoon destroyed the building, causing about 4000 in losses with 1200 insured. Volunteers saved the piano, organ, pews, and most furniture. A new rock or tile structure for 250 seats will be built. Services will be held in the high school auditorium until completion.
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Gustine
Calvin Walker
J. W. Robinson
W. D. Starkie
Floyd Bolton
Marshall Family Week End Visit Spans Two Families
Mr and Mrs John Marshall and Mr and Mrs Wesley Marshall and Mr and Mrs Fred Sassman of Austin spent the week end in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Joe Marshall and Mr and Mrs Troy Marshall for a family gathering.
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John Marshall
Wesley Marshall
Fred Sassman
Austin
Comanche
Joe Marshall
Troy Marshall
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Charles Gray
A. J. Gray
State Medical School
Galveston
el Campo
Medical Corps
Army
Camp Oglethorpe
Baxter Brothers
Coleman
First State Bank
First National Bank
Lamkin
State Bank of
Proctor
Mumps Colon Lowe
Emert
T. A. Barnes
Tobe Greer
B. F. Anthony
May
Ohenville
J. B. Lacy
Sikiney
Romeo Walker
Sgt. Walker
Camp Travis
F. Seward
Stella Terrell
A. P. Smith
Fiora Bradshaw
G. C. Allen
Josie A. Killian
Shite Nat’l Bank
Waisman
Gulf Station
N. Mexico
Rippetoe
Commissioner Prec
McCharen
Mohon’s
J. Ambrose Burt
Lions
Post Office
New Majestic Theatre
Marlene Dietrich
Herbert Marshall
Onal
Rex Beach
Jean Parker
James Ellison
Gene Autry
Claire Trevor
Donald Woods
Mariene Dietrich
Fred MacMurray
Carole Lombard
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