Oldest West Texas Paper Claim Sparks Fact Check
The Comanche Chief and Stephenville Empire Tribune dispute which is the oldest newspaper west of the Brazos River. Empire Tribune editor Rufus Higgs notes volume No 71 dating to 1870, while Comanche claims 1873 founding. The exchange centers on accuracy of historical dates and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Tri- Weme
Tennes
Texas
G. A. Beeman
Rufus Higgs
Higgs
Brazos River
Comanche
Texas I Give You A Patchwork Of Local Tales And Notices
A collage of vignettes from Texas include remarks on local media like The Stephenville Tribune and The Dublin Telegraph, anecdotes about doctors and lawyers, and a mix of humor about daily life. Notable items mention Dr. A C Scott Sr and the Scott & White Hospital, along with UT coeds outperforming male students in a registrar report.
Comanche County seeks depository bids for two years
The Comanche County Court invites bids from banks and bankers for county funds for two years. Proposals must be sealed and delivered to the county judge by February 10 1941. Bids must state interest rate for the term and be at 10 am on the meeting day. County Judge H H Lockridge presides.
Comanche County Seeks Bid for Two-Year County Depository
The Commissioner's Court of Comanche County Texas invites sealed bids from banks or banking associations to serve as depository for county funds for two years. Bids due to County Judge by February 10 1941 before 10 a m. The 1942 meeting date is set for selecting the depository.
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Commissioner Court of
Comanche Texas
Comanche County
Texas
Conan’ Guccaochee
H. H. Lockridge
Commissioner's Court of
Banking Pion, Association
Icteal
Comanche
I Knew It Dear For an Hour She Listened
A brief wit exchanges as a man recounts an automobile collision last week that knocked him senseless. The woman retorts with a sharp quip about when he will regain his senses.
Obituary: Mrs. G A Brown 82 of Arlie Brown
Mrs. G A Brown 82 of Arlie Brown former manager of Southwest Natural Gas Coin of Comanche died January 7 after five months illness. Funeral services were held January 8 at Desdemona Methodist Church with interment in the cemetery. She was born to James and moved with family to Alabama before settling in Erath County. Her husband a successful farmer and business man contributed to local oil wells on the Brown. They had eight sons and four daughters, all surviving to adulthood except one infant.
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G. A. Brown
Arlie Brown
Southwest Natural Gas Coin
Comanche
Desdemona Methodist Churc
Brown
James
Bama
Green Creek Funity
Erath County
Earl Ily
Jones Purchases Coat Matching Practical Needs
Mrs Jones notes the coat must fit over a radiator and car in cold weather. She insists the garment be three sizes smaller than the original to ensure proper fit and function.
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Wilkerson
Compotuam Bros.& Co
California
Ville
Stephenvilleen
Tribune
Dublin
Mr. V
George
Mrs. V
Liza
Houston
del Barto
del Barro
Angelton
O“Pather
A. C. Scott, Sr
Scott & White Hospital
Temple
Gainesville
Congress
Scott
South
Mexico
Central
South America
King’s Daughters Hospital
R. R. White
Rastus
University of Texas
Vere
Valetine - Es
ANE
Life and Look
Valetine
Guy
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Rfa
Pat
Hivin
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