Comanche Banks Elect Officers for Coming Year
Comanche banks held annual meetings last Tuesday electing officers and directors for the year ahead. J B Chilton Jr becomes cashier of the Comanche National, succeeding J R Slaughter, with H R Jones resigning to join Texas Power and Light in Brownwood. At the First State Bank S J Hicks joins the board, while E E Anthony remains cashier. First National adds T J Williams as director and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche National
J. B. Chilton
J. R. Slaughter
Stephens County
J. D. Waring
B. Chilton
Robert Eaton
Jack W. Moore
J.B. Chilton
Eugene Neely
E. W. Harris
H. R. Jones
Texas Power and Light Company
Brownwood
Board of Directors
First State Bank
S. J. Hicks
BE. EB Anthony
J. F. Gray
W. T. Powers
J. F. Tate
EK. E. Denny
E. K E. Anthony
J. EK. Chilton
James Dewitt
J. H. Tate
W. C. Sanford
E. E. Anthony
First National
First National Bank
T. J. Williams
Meeting of Texas Cotton Association in Dallas
A mass meeting for cotton growers will be held January 27 at Dallas city hall auditorium under the Texas Division of the American Cotton Association. Speakers include U S Senators Hoke Smith RE D Smith and Robert L Owen, Congressman Heflin, Harvie Jordan, Col W B Thompson, J Skottowe Wannamaker, Col Thomas J Shackleford, and state attendees. The Farmers Union and State Chamber of Commerce back the event, with Texas members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
City Hall
American Cotton Association
United States
Hoke Smith
RE. D. Smith
Robert L. Owen
Heflin
Harvie Jordan
Farmers’ Union
State Chamber of Commerce
Nathan Ad_aims
JA. Kemp
Wichita Falls
J. T. Scott
Houston
J. KA. Freeman
Cameron
F.C Weinert
Austin
J. A. Underwood
Honey Grove
D. E. Lyday
Fort Worth
Stephenville Pioneer A. A. Shelton Dies at 94
A. A. Shelton, a pioneer of Stephenville and grandfather of W. A. Shelton and R. K. Shelton, died after a brief illness at age 94. He conducted early town business and remained active well into old age. Comanche relatives traveled to Stephenville upon hearing the news, and the funeral was to be held Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Shelton
Stephenville
W. A
R. Kc. Shelton
Sgt Rockwall Killed in Accident at Fort Meade
Mrs Toadie Lemond Rockwall received a telegram that her husband Sergeant Mason J Rockwall was killed in an accident at Camp Meade Maryland. He was to be discharged soon and join his wife in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toadie Lemond Rockwall
Sgt
Mason J. Rockwall
Camp Meade
Comanche
First National Names New Officers and Cashier
W M Durham becomes active vice president and K J L Macon is promoted to cashier in a set of officer changes. The board lists EF Adams as president and T R Holmsley, T J Williams as vice presidents among other directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Durham
K. J L. Macon
First National
EF. E. Adams
T.R. Holmsley
T. J. Williams
K. L
Macon
George Hulsey
F. E. Adams
T. R. Holmsley
W. F. Durham
N. E. Palmer
H. A. Carrmichael
R. V. Adams
K. L. Macon
First of Year Sales Signal Steady Comanche Real Estate Demand
First of year and recent sales show steady demand for Comanche realty with rising values in city and farm markets. City activity remains strong with many reported sales and plans for many new houses this year. farm sales include 444 acres in the James Craft survey near Newburg sold by Jesse W. Taylor to J. A. Lee for 52 dollars per acre through J. K. Eanes & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Craft
Newburg
Jesse W. Taylor
J. A. Lee
J. K. Eanes & Co
Sales Report Inge January First In Comanche City
Stewart & Co. records eight sales of Comanche city property since January 1. Transactions include Mrs. T. O. Moore selling to W. L. Linceum a house and lot in block 65 original town. Taylor to S. B. McNeill on North Main. I. Stailey to Bert Speed a house and lot in block 20. M. McCrary to Lucian Minor in block 78 original town. W. D. Carroll to Mrs. R. A. Turpin. J. B. Hall to N. C. Smith in Sanger addition. Sid Riley to Thomas H. Holden on South Main. C. S. Thaxton to W. H. Fisher in block 11 original town.
Vocational Education Information Tour Announced
W F Doughty reports a Federal Board rep will visit Abilene from January 23 to 26 at Courtland Hotel and San Angelo January 27 to 29 at London Hotel to explain government vocational training for veterans with handicaps. After eligibility, reps help pick training for a gainful occupation. The program is non military, aiding disabled men to succeed despite handicaps. Dates: Abilene January 23–26, San Angelo January 27–29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Doughty
Dallas
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Courtland Hotel
Abilene
London Hotel
San Angelo
Arnold to Seek Reelection as District Judge
Judge J H W Arnold has decided to run again for District Judge of the 52nd Judicial District, a position he has held for the past eight years. The move confirms his candidacy for the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H W. Arnold
52Nd Judicial District
Meeting The Needs Of The New Age Inter Congregational Service
By common consent of the Comanche pastors an inter congregational service will be held at Central Christian Church Sunday night at seven. Brother Black is sick and Brother Holland will be out of town. Brother Lloyd will deliver the message titled Meeting the Needs of a New Age. Mr D Charles Clarke will supervise the musical features. C C Klingman reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Black
Holland
Lloyd
D. Charles Clarke
C. C. Klingman
City Council Bids Farewell to Uncle Fred Jacobs
The City Council on December 29 accepted the unconditional resignation of C. F. Jacobs known as Uncle Fred after seven years of service. In a unanimous vote the body commended his loyalty, untiring efforts, and sacrifices for the town, expressing deep gratitude and extending best wishes as his tenure ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred"’ Jacobs
C. F
Fred) Jacobs
Jacobs
C. F. Jacobs
Same
Fred
J. R. Eanes
J. A. Montgomery
JW. Co
Roy E. Fox Players In Comanche This Week
The Roy E. Fox company performs in Comanche this week after weather delayed December shows. They present Tempest and Sunshine and Uncle Tom's Cabin on Friday, with Honey Moon Trail on Saturday. Fox starred in Hamilton last week, where despite weather, a two week run was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Fox
Honey Moon Trail
Mr. Fox
Hamilton
Will Practice Medicine Here Dr Gray Returns to Comanche
Dr C W Charley Gray, a former first lieutenant in the Medical Corps who served in France and Germany, returns to Comanche to practice medicine and will have an office with his father Dr A J Gray. He previously practiced six years at El Campo and Shiner, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
C. W
Charley) Gray
France
Germany
Comanche
A. J. Gray
el Campo
Shiner
Texas
Chief Clerk Hardie R. Jones Moves to Dallas Duties
Hardie R. Jones has accepted the chief clerk position at Texas Power and Light Company in Brownwood. He will depart Monday for Dallas for a general meeting of chief clerks before starting his new duties. His family will remain in Brownwood for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardie R. Jones
Texas Power and Light Company
Brownwood
Dallas
Interscholastic League finalizes county track meet schedule
The executive committee of the Interscholastic League met in the county superintendent office and completed plans for the county meet and a county basketball schedule. They urged schools to join the University Interscholastic League and outlined dues. The two-day program on March 26 and 27 features preliminaries in basketball, declamation, spelling, and exhibits, with finals in track, tennis, and debate. The schedule includes Comanche county basketball fixtures and a sequence of league games through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Shurter
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Ida Hunter
Comanche
Hunter
Supt
Jarrett
de Leon
Pollard
Heathington
Gustine
Ola Cunningham
Amelia Scott
B. W. Speed
Comanche County
Sidney
Sipe Springs
Proctor
Co. Sten’ Si
Unclear Text From Tex Inter State Ly Company Note
Fragmentary OCR mentions K. F. Cunni of the Texas Interstate Ly Company and a naming in Sipe Springs. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or outcome can be established from the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. F. Cunni
Texas Inter State Ly Company
Barinens Vaeiox
Sipe Springs
Christman Leases 25 Acres Near Sipe Springs for Oil Shots
Joe E. Christman leases 25 acres southwest of Sipe Springs to Houston parties at 100 dollars per acre plus half the production from wells to be drilled. Six wells planned including a 700 foot depth on the Goss tract. Nearby activity includes dirt work by Desdemona Sipe Oil Co and Fort Worth interests preparing to drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Christman
Houston
Ward
Christman
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Jackson No. 1
Texas Inter-State Realty Co
Mr. Christman
Goss
Comanche Oil Company
Bibb
Desdemona Sipe Oil Company
Timlin
Denny
W. R. Slider
Ft. Worth
G. A. Cunningham
Jackson
Fort Worth
Mr.Cunningham
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Chilton, Jr
H.R. Jones
Texas Division OF Cotton Association
W. A. and
R. K. Shelton
Sgt. Rockwall
FT. Meade
H. L. Stewart & CO
Arnold
Interscholastic League
Chief
Christman Tract
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