Graft Charge Made by Heflin in Senate Attack
In Washington on January 17 the Senate rejected a bid to amend the Federal Reserve Act to appoint a farmer to the Federal Reserve Board. Senator Heflin charged graft in the New York Federal Reserve Bank Building project and criticized the board for a deflation policy. He accused the board of pressuring member banks and limiting credit, linking these moves to postwar tensions and the New York construction cost.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Senate
Federal Reserve Act
District Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Heflin
Alabama
Harding
Federal Reserve
Senator Heflin
South
Capitol
House
State War and Navy
Hannor
Virginia
Less
North Carolina
Overman
Comanche County Boy Makes Splendid Record
William B. Morgan, Baylor University sophomore hopeful for varsity football and basketball, is praised as a standout athlete from Comanche High School. Son of Dennis and Mrs. Morgan of Gustine, he entered Baylor in 1921 and aims to study economics and business administration after college.
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Waco
Texas
William B. Morgan
Baylor University
William
Dennis P. Morgan
Gustine
Comanche High School
Baylor
Cub
Morgan
Wil Fom
West Texas Nh
Philomathesian
Men’s Dormitory Council
Special January offer for Chief and Daily Star Telegram
An unusual club deal runs in January offering the Chief for one year and the Daily and Sunday Star Telegram until December 1 for 6.00. Subscriptions may be new or old. mail a check with address and indicate which papers are wanted. The Chief one year and the daily without Sunday cost 5.25.
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Vest
Star-Telerran
Ntil
Brother of Coxs Reunites With Comanche Pioneers
Mr W M Cox, brother of W W and C L Cox, who left Comanche twenty five years ago, visited this week. He has lived in Corpus Christi but is moving to Post City after selling his interests there due to disagreement with his wife. He recalled life here and early pioneers, meeting old friends and sharing memories.
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W. M. Cox
W. W
C. L. Cox
Comanche
Corpus Christi
Post City
Second Negro on Trial in Waco Case Moves Forward
In Waco Texas January 18 a jury was selected for Elijah Graves charged with murder in Connolly killing. Defense pushed to separate trials for Graves and his brother Jake who faces murder and robbery charges. A separate jury pool of 100 was drawn for Jake Graves with trial set for tomorrow. George Killough, the third defendant, was handed a death sentence yesterday. Rangers and county officers guarded the courtroom and jail as both sides rested and defense asked for a not guilty verdict which the judge denied. The judge will charge the jury tomorrow at 9.
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Waco
Texas
Elijah Graves
L. Connolly
Graves
Jake Graves
Connally
George Killough
Claude Miller
A. C. Price
Council
HR. S. Munroe
Willacy Appointed Tax Commissioner by Governor Neff
Governor Neff announced the appointment of John G. Willacy of San Antonio former state senator to the state tax commissioner post. It was thought the office would be abolished but the governor intends to maintain it. Willacy succeeds J. A. King.
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John G. Willacy
San Antonio
Neff
Willacy
J. A. King
Hays to Lead Movie Education Drive After Resigning Postmaster General
Will Hays announced plans to resign as postmaster general to become the motion picture industry’s judge and chief advocate for movies as the nation’s leading educational force. His contract runs three years with a salary around 147000, net about 100000 after taxes.
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Washington
United States
Will H. Hays
Hays
County Contest for Pupils of Rural Schools
Gainesville Texas January 18. Dr George W Truett of Dallas preaches via radio to rural students and teachers in Gainesville High School. Jimmie Davis hears Dallas criminals readout and helps police while stations in Roswell and Denver report hearing Truett. The Rural Kids dress contest aims to raise dress standards, thrift, and art in dress with prize gingham dress and home exhibit. Viona Lawson Comanche High School Home Economics Teacher.
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Gainesville
Catalina Islands
Dallas
Texas
George W .Truett
America
Jimmie Davis
Gainesville High School
Truett
County Teacher's Institute
Viona Lawson
Comanche High School
Comanche Farmers Organize Watermelon and Sweet Potato Marketing
About fifty to sixty farmers met at the courthouse to form a county marketing association for watermelons and sweet potatoes. County Agent Mervin outlined the plan and a state body to coordinate regional crop marketing. Committees will canvass neighborhoods to pledge acres, with 100 acres needed to establish the organization, aiming for timely seed-time preparations and county leadership to profit from the year's harvest.
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Court House
Mervin
Comanche County
Texas
Comanche
Bof Cs Citi Gp
High School Minstrels Draws Big Crowd Expectation
About twenty members of the High School football team rehearse for their second annual Minstrel Show in about two weeks. Director S. T. Moore promises the best yet with all new songs and gags and a blackface act for hearty laughs. Watch the Chief for the date.
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S. T. Moore
Higginbotham Bros. Co Holds Annual Meeting
Higginbotham Bros. & Co held their annual meeting in Comanche on Tuesday the 17th. R. W. Higginbotham and J. M. Higginbotham attended with managers from all branch stores. R. W. Higginbotham was re elected president T J Williams was named general manager D Chas Clarke secretary and Co P St Clair treasurer.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Comanche
R. W
J. M. Higginbotham
R. W. Higginbotham
T. J. Williams
D. Chas. Clarke
Co. P. St. Clair
Lyceum Entertainment at High School Auditorium Next Wednesday
The Lyceum program at the High School auditorium next Wednesday night features Mother Hilburn, a former Comanche performer now famed as a versatile entertainer. He switches from Irishman to sailor to cowboy in a single act, showcasing his range and humanity. Reserved seats available. posters highlight his engaging features.
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Lyceum
Mother Hilburn
Jack Oaks
Carroll Seeks State Treasurer Post With Broad Support
W D Carroll of Comanche county, county auditor since 1919, receives assurances of strong backing for state treasurer. Born in East Texas, he has served in the comptroller's office and with the state sanitary commission. Backers say he commands respect across the state and will provide efficient governance.
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W. D. Carroll
Carroll
Comanche County
Christian Church Sunday Services and Yosemite Valley Slide Show
The Christian Church invites all to Sunday services at 11 AM with Dr. Klingman delivering the sermon and special music. Sunday evening features a projected picture of Yosemite Valley shown on the canvas, to be repeated for several weeks each Sunday night. Everyone is welcome to attend all services.
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Klingman
Yosemite Valley
Disastrous Fire Destroys Grissom Residence
A Wednesday dawn blaze at 2:30 struck the J F Grissom home in the eastern town area. The family escaped in night clothing as flames gutted the building and contents, with only partial insurance covering the loss.
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J. F. Grissom
Free Pictures At Majestic Tuesday
County Agent Chauncey Merwin offers instructive educational pictures at the Majestic Theatre next Tuesday night at 7. The Majestic’s Mr. Caver donates the use of the house and picture machine. admission is free. The show discusses poultry and aims to help both town and country readers learn better poultry practices and profitable breeds.
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Chauncey Merwin
Caver
The
Majestic
New York
Nannie Perry Seeks County Treasurer Post
Miss Nannie Perry announces candidacy for County Treasurer this week. A longtime county resident and public school teacher for sixteen years, she is a Sam Houston Normal School graduate and highly regarded for her attainments and character. The Chief urges voters to give her favorable consideration in the upcoming primary.
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Nannie Perry
Sam Houton Normal School
Progressive farmer Avery Jenkins visits Comanche
Avery Jenkins of Custer, a notable Co Manch e county farmer and stockman, called at the office in Comanche Tuesday. He warns farming faces a dim outlook but urges focusing on raising good stock and feeding at home, with diversification of crops to endure lean years.
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Avery Jenkins
Custer
Comanche County
Comanche
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE
W Lenton of Comanche county dies at home eight miles west of town last Tuesday morning from dropsy of the heart. Born in Spartanburg South Carolina in 1838 he moved to the county in 1882 and was an elder in the Church of Christ at Blanket. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter, plus relatives and friends. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery with Elder Finley of Brownwood conducting services.
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Lenton
Comanche County
Minnie Ae
Sam
Herbert Lawrence
Walter
Watson
Frisco
Elma
R. M. Deveny
Church of Christ
Blanket
Oakwood
Finley
Brownwood
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Venice
High School Minstrels
Lyceum Entertainment
Christian Church
Hambone
Haid
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