New York Shops Use Stunt to Draw Trade Amid Fake Sales
The article notes rampant fake sales in which signs mislead shoppers, with one West 42nd Street shop drawing crowds by offering free beer and pretzels while pushing merchandise. It also highlights bootlegging price lists circulated by criminals and a Christmas charity tale of Patrolman Christopher Mitchell aiding a needy family, earning a promotion for Police Commissioner Mulrooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West 42Nd Street
Tom
City Kindness
Mulrooney
Christopher Mitchell
Mitchell
County finances praised by Scarborough and Neal in Comanche County
O C Scarborough and Joe Neal toured the County Treasurer's office and praised Comanche county finances. They cited paid road machinery warrants in 1930s and 1951, a General Fund balance of 4333.22 this year versus 1808.85 in 1928, and a low precinct indebtedness of 28090.00 from 1930s figures, noting most counties run overdrawn funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Scarborough
Joe Neal
Allis-Chalmers Mch. Co
R. B. George Mch. Co
Comanche County
Roberson Sisters Move to New Tate Building Location
Roberson Sisters have leased the Tate building just north of 3 FB Tate and Son's Store and moved into the new location Tuesday. The ready-to-wear firm is among Comanche's oldest, starting twenty years ago, previously on the square's east side. Mr and Mrs A K Thompson Mr and Mrs Wade Kendrick and Texas McCelve spent Sunday in Brownwood.
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Raterson
Tate
Tate and Son
Roberson Sisters
Comanche
A. K. Thompson
Wade Kendrick
Teaas McCclve
Brownwood
Eight Days Left to Pay Poll Tax for 1982 Voting
Announcement warns that poll tax must be paid within eight days or voting rights are lost. January 1 Sunday shortens qualifying period. last day is Saturday. Tax Collector notes low payments. auto licenses similarly slow with penalties applying February 1.
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RB. W. Speed
Sneed
De Leon FF and M elect officers and directors
The election held January 12, 19 percent year shows President W H Williams. Vice President R R Harvey. Cashier J D Tate. Directors include W H Williams, W A Nunnelley, T P Patterson, W P Weaver, R R Harvey and D Pate. Bookkeepers Joe Ashby Evelyn Cox and N E Butler.
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W. H W. Williams
R. R. Harvey
J. D. Tate
W. H. Willams
W. A. Nunnelley
T. P. Patterson
Ww. P. Weaver
Pate
Joe Ashby
Evelyn Cox
N.ef, Butler
Bluffdale Bridge to Get 228000 State Aid
An appropriation of 228000 from the State Highway Department will fund a new Paluxy River bridge east of Bluff Dale. Construction may start after Highway No. 10’s new county route is finalized. Local labor will be used where possible. the project excites Bluff Dale residents and promises countywide benefit.
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State Highway Department
Paluxy
Bluff Dale
Austin
Erath County
Stephenville
Grain shipments set record from Comanche rail lines
A car of grain was shipped Monday marking the 200th car sent from Comanche on two railroads this season. The 1938 crop was taxed and the shipment is the heaviest ever, with plans to load another car Tuesday. Storage holds more grain than January highs, and shipments continue at one to three cars weekly after threshing season.
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Cotton
Comanche
Manche
Gustine Future Farmers Banquet Highlights FFA Members
Gustine Future Farmers held its annual banquet at Gustine High School. Twenty seven members and twenty three parents attended as members were recognized. Edwin Palmer acted as toast master. County Superintendent R S Walker and officers spoke. Officers include EB C Estes Jr president Lowell Cook vice president Katherine Moore secretary.
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Gustine Chanter
Future Farmers of America
Gustine High School
Edwin Palmer
O. B. Rose
Straley Alsup
Cecil Sadler
R. S. Walker
Allan Moreen
Future Warmers
A. J. Spangler
John Tarieton College
W. H. Capenter
Gustine Future Farmers Club
EB. C. Estes, Jr
Lowell Cook
Katherine Moore
Candidacy Announcements for Commissioner Precinct No 1
William P. Graham announces for Commissioner Precinct No 1 and pledges to use funds for road maintenance and bridge repair. He notes twelve years in Comanche County and World War service, aiming to serve to the utmost. Hugh Lacy also declares for the same precinct, pledging road upkeep and travel to meet voters. A third candidate, Isham, enters subject to Democratic Primaries.
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William P. Graham
Precinent
Comanche County
Wes
Williamson County
Bill
Hugh Lacy
Dee Isham
Precinet No
Combined County Tax Office Proposal On Ballot
A proposed constitutional amendment would merge the County Tax Collector and County Tax Assessor into one office with a single officer and deputies handling both duties. If passed, the 1932 elected Assessors and Collectors would serve out their terms and the first combined official would be elected in 1934. The November ballot will feature many amendments, the most since 1876, with voters typically approving few.
Plans Made for Comanche Bi centennial Celebration
Plans are underway for a city wide event in Comanche to mark the birth of George Washington on February 22. A parade by school children at 9 am, an open air program on the courthouse lawn, bell ringing at 10, tree plantings, civic order ceremonies, and an evening Masonic Hall program are planned with a six month commemorative period ending on Thanksgiving Day.
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Comanche
George Washington
S. J. Hicks
Mans
Court House
Washington
Gravel surface to be laid on Highway No 10 progress reported
Work to gravel Highway No 10 from Comanche to the Brazos county line began Wednesday afternoon with the Young farm gravel pit being stripped. County Foreman John S. Hart says no right of way was needed and the surface may support future hard surfacing. Plans include surfacing Comanche to DeLeon and Erath County sections, aiming to create an all weather road from Brownwood to Fort Worth.
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Comanche
Brath
Young
John S. Hart
W. T. House
DeLeon
Hart
DeLeon Road
Erath County
Comanche County
Dublin
Evrath
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Brazos Bridge
Granbury
Bluff Dale
Dee Isham Seeks Support Across County Precincts
Dee Isham declares forty years of residence in the precinct and county and asks voters for support and personal contact before the primary. He thanks readers and signs sincerely.
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Dee Isham
Lamkin Home Economics Club to Present Play
The Lamkin Home Economics Club will present a play at the Parent-Teachers Association meeting in the Lamkin School building Thursday night January 28. The Tuesday meeting featured readings by Floy Peterson Freda Mims Eulalia Campbell and Margaret Looney the skit My Freshman Year in College and a one act titled Mar No Name directed by Floy Peterson Blanche Cooper Eulalia Campbell and Margaret Looney. Refreshments were served after the program.
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Lamkin Home Economics Club
Parent-Teachers Association
Lamkin School
Evelyn Dalton
Ruth Morris
Floy Peterson
Freda Mims
Eulalia Campbell
Margaret Looney
Blanche Cooper
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San Angelo
W. Iines
Clemens Luker
Proctor
Temple
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