Senator Connally offers farm relief plan
From The Comanche Chief January 14 1916 reports Senator Tom Connally reviving the export debenture farm relief idea as a Senate bill. The plan issues Treasury certificates for cotton and wheat to raise export and domestic prices, with tariffs preventing reimportation to protect the Treasury and markets.
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Tom Connally
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Senate
Connally
Treasury
Higginbotham Firm Meeting Held In Comanche
The annual meeting of the Higginbotham firm was held in Comanche on Thursday with 34 representatives of the different offices present. Increased sales volume at the stores was reported by a firm representative, with details promised for next week's paper.
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Higginbotham
Chilton Exhibits Citrus Fruit In Winter Garden Texas
J B Chilton Jr of Eneinal Texas visits his mother in the Winter Garden area and displays citrus at Comanche National Park. He showcases oranges tangarines grapefruit and kuraquos from 6000 trees on a hundred acre orchard plus 25000 nursery trees. He notes the district as pest free and among the few where fruit ripens on trees with excellent quality and large sizes.
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E. Miller
Comanche
Lamkin
Homer
Wilhelm
Gustavia Blue
I. R. Izdale
Greeville
Callaway
Texas
Congress
Wich
Joe Bailey
Senate
U. S
Morris Sheppard
Horace Chilton
Supreme Court
Sheppard
Chilton
Fort Worth
William Reese
C. S. Fritts
van Dyke
Zion Hill
Fr. .& M. Bank
State Bank of
Proctor
First Bank
Iles St. Clair
Abilene
W. M. Odell
Yerome
Guochine
Board Church
Comanche County
Jessie Mercer
Tom Dunlap
Charles Campbell
Cr. Tuggle
B. Chilton, Jr
Eneinal
Winter Garden
Sam
Eneinal Ranch
Comanche National Park
Mr. Chilton
Coman
Eanes Named to Centennial Natural Resources Committee
J. R. Eanes the local postmaster is appointed a member of the Texas Centennial Natural Resources Exhibits State Committee. The panel includes 100 Texans and will oversee exhibit planning and oversight.
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Eanes
J. R. Eanes
The
Texas Tennial Natural Resources Exibits
R. W. Gray Buried at Proctor 76 Prominent Citizen
R W Gray 76 a leading Proctor resident died in Brownwood hospital after illness Funeral services were held at Proctor Wednesday at 2 pm and interment followed at Proctor Cemetery He was a native of Mississippi long a merchant in Proctor founder of Proctor Artisan Tile Company and later Gray Mercantile Company He served as a justice of Daniel Baker College and held dairy and agricultural interests Survived by sons Cecil and Paul and daughter Ruth with Mrs Gray deceased years ago.
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R. W. Gray
Proctor
Comanche County
Brownwood
Wis Proctor
Proctor Cemetery
Gray
Mississippi
Ars
Comanche
Preachterian
Cecil Gray
Gray Mercantile Company
Coleman
Paul Gray
Ruth Gray
San Angelo
Farmers urged to return surplus certificates by Jan 7 in cotton pool
A Washington wire directs resume of National Pool Local and Inter County transfers under regulations. Farmers with surplus certificates must mail them to the Cotton Office by 7 p m Friday January 7. Local transfer closure date not yet set in Comanche. Tom Wortham Assistant in Cotton Adjustment Comanche
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Washington
T Han & P. m
Tom Wortham
Cotton Adjustment
Comanche
Mrs Babs Lewis Visits Relatives in Marlin Area
Mrs. Babs Lewis of Marlin visited her sister Mrs. Park Huntington and her parents Mr. and Mrs. H Burks last week.
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Babs Lewis
Marlin
Park Huntington
Mrs. H. Burks
Hoff from Eastland Spends Weekend in Comenette
Ray T Hoff of Eastland spent the week end in Comenette with a short visit reported by local records.
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Ray T. Hoff
Eastland
Comenette
Poll Tax Receipts Lag as 1956 Voting Deadline Nears
With two weeks left to pay the poll tax to qualify as a 1956 voter, fewer than 850 receipts were issued by noon Monday. Under a new law those who turned 21 since January 1, 1934 must secure exemption certificates to vote. About 6000 assessed individuals have not paid.
Texas Growth Shifts From Cotton To Feed Crops
Federal Farm Census figures released by Director William J. Austin show 1934 crop failures and a major shift in Texas agriculture. Cotton acreage drops by 6 800 000 and major crops move to feed and human consumption. Cattle herds rise while work animals fall. swine decline. woodland pasture rises. A 45 square mile land transfer moves territory from Oklahoma to Texas due to the relocation of the prime meridian following the Supreme Court ruling.
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Texas
William J. Austin
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
U.S. Supreme Court
Oklahoma
A. C. C. Presents Gustine Program Saturday Evening
Abilene Christian College will present a Gustine program on Saturday at 7 o'clock in the Gustine High School Auditorium. The event features a one act play, choir singing by a quartet and sextet, readings by Speech Art Students, and a tumbling display. AC C has won the college one act play contest multiple times.
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Abilene Christian College
Gustine High School
Excellent Fire Prevention Record Set By City In 1935
Comanche County reports 1935 fire losses totaling 6585 with most insured. local fire department answered 16 calls including businesses, residences, barns, and an out of town blaze. Fire tax credits and insurance rates discussed as the state calculates new rates in March. department leaders include Everidge, Carvirer, Vineyard, and Graham.
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Comanche
R. C. Graham
Insurance Im Mutual Companies
State Fire Insurance Commission
Grays Ranch
Roger Hes
O. J. Light
Wade Everidge
J. K. Huff
George Tate
Dunlop Tire
Fairway
Higginbotham
A. J. Gray
Wace Everidge
John Carvierer
H. M. Vineyard
Gordon Barrett
Bud Newsome
Frank Vineyard
Dec Edwards
Bod Carpenter
Isgley Nols
County Superintendent Attends State Convention in Austin
County Superintendent B. Ray McCorkle traveled to Austin last week to participate in the State Convention of County Superintendents.
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B. Ray McCorkle
Austin
Brownwood Bank Deposits Reach 2.1 Million for Fourth Year
Brownwood bank deposits total about 2.1 million dollars, nearing the highest level in four years. The figure marks the largest deposit range seen recently, indicating steady local financial activity.
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Brownwood
Comanche Second In D B C Tourney
Comanche finished second in the Daniel Baker Tournament last weekend earning a silver trophy. The Indians defeated Rochelle and Center City in preliminaries before losing to Evans in the finals. The Comanche Band performed Saturday night to an appreciative crowd.
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Daniel Baker
Glen Frazier
Rochelle
Center City
Evans
Comanche Bank deposits rise above recent years
Combined deposits of Comanche banks exceed 814000 dollars, up from 711410 a year ago and well above 1935 levels. Rainfall for 1935 in Comanche totaled 127.84 inches across months led by May with 6.00 inches, while Gustine’s First State Bank shows deposits rising to 43091.62 dollars from 4056.11.
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Comanche
Gustine
First State Bank of
Mrs. I. T. Clemons Laid to Rest in Comanche
Mrs. Alice Clemons widow of the late Dr. I. T. Clemons died Saturday morning in Brownwood after a ten day illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Comanche Methodist Church with Rev. Charles H. Cols and a group of ministers officiating. Survivors include a son Fra and grandson Bill Clemons, plus three brothers and a sister. The Eastern Star and Woman’s Order of Western Star auxiliaries led funeral rites. large crowds attended.
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Alice Clemons
I. T. Clemons
Brownwood Hospital
Comanche Methodist Church
Charles H. Cols
D. A. Chisholm
Central Methodist Church of
Brownwood
J. D. Smoot
Waller County
Hempstead
Walley County
O Comanche
Ony
Bill Clemons
W. T. Brown
Wallis
J. B. Brown
Waller
W. E. Brown
Lola M. Lewis
San Antonio
Clemons
Methodist Church
Dividends Declared By Local Banks
Comanche banks announce ten percent annual dividends for 1935 at the stockholders meeting. Officers named include W C Chilton president and T Z Williams vice president. Directors listed include J B Chilton Jr and Robert Eaton with state bank officers E F E Anthony and J F Tate.
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Comanche
Comanche Now
Ww. C. Chilton
T. Z. Williams
Robert Eaton
K. L. Macon
W. C. Chilton
T. J. Williams
J. B. Chilton
State National Bank
Efe. Anthony
J. F. Tate
J. W. Moore
FE. E. Denny
J. H. Road
Vigee
M. A. Ricn
C of C Election Set For January 30
The Manche Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Board of Directors election on January 30. Ballots pass to members by January 20 and must be returned to J C Wilkerson by 6 p.m. The canvass occurs February 4 with 1936 plans outlined. Secretary Hilton Burks stresses road and highway work next year amid anticipated government retrenchment.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Hilton Burks
J. C. Wilkerson
Burks
Marriages Rise in Comanche County in 1935 and 1985
County Clerk records show 206 marriage licenses issued in 1935 surpassing 195 in the prior year, with June still a popular month though August and December led. Births outpaced deaths with 278 births and 144 deaths, both down slightly from 1934.
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Comanche County
J. H. Burton
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Jakkie W. Burks
Dist
Merton L. Harris
Comanche Baptist Sunday School
Last Sun
Higginbotham Firm
A. B. Chapin
Alli
J. A. Barton
D. B. C. Tourney
Hugh Herbert
Helen Broderick
George O’brien
Harringan
Janet Gaynor
Henry Fonda
Joan Blondell
Glenda Farrel
James Sarton
Margaret Callahan
Loretta Young
Henry Wilcoxson
the Crusader
Ritz Theater
Hard Rock
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