Ward death toll in Roswell tragedy noted in town items
Twenty years ago this week Jesse Couch, brother of Mesdames Oscar and Gib Callaway, was killed when a gasoline tank exploded at work in Roswell New Mexico. New West Ward School building to be opened for inspection Friday. R W Neal runs for Commissioner of Precinct No 2. Pythian Sisters event at K P Hall features prize and dominoes. Bank figures for Comanche banks listed with deposits and loans. Henry Little buys stock in Gustine company. First National Bank noted as oldest in Comanche. Wilson era outlook cited as 1914 begins. Woman suffrage constitutional amendment discussed in Senate. Local Boy Scouts and Confederate veterans attending Lieutenant Oscar J Russell reception named.
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Ward
Jesse Couch
Mesdames Oscar
Gib Callaway
Roswell
N. M
West Ward
D. Charles Clarke
R. W. Neal
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Lucy Kirk
Minnie Cunningham
Brown
Eastland
Comanche
Callahan
Brownwood Peanut Factory
T. C
Proctor State Bank
First National
Comanche National
First State
F. & M. National Bank
Copache
F. & M. National
Henry Little
E. F. Stripling
Watson Bros. & Mercantile Company
Gustine
First National Bank
T. C. Hill
A. Beeman
H. R. Martin
L. B. Russell
Wilson
Fort Worth
U. S. Senate
Oscar J. Russell
L. B. Rusell
Jim Reese
Gage
John D. Waring, Jr
Ell Cox
Grady Cox
Sid Me Eill
Preston Tate
Archie Carx
Allen
Eugene Benett
W. F. Elkins
Shack Howell
R. M. Garner
Wm. Mayberry
Lyman Brichtman
G. D. Lofton
Eligibility rules for Cotton Reduction Plan outlined by agent
County Agent J A Barton warns farmers that January 31 is the final sign up day for the 1984 Cotton Reduction Agreement. He notes 536 joiners so far, with total participation under 1,000 expected, and lists eligibility criteria tied to cotton yields and years from 1928 to 1933.
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J. A. Barton
Barton
Auto License Payments Slow As Deadlines Loom
Auto license payments are due by February 1 with cash only. About 886 automobile licenses were purchased for 1934, compared with 8000 registrations last year in the county. Fees run around 10 dollars for Chevrolet sedans and about 9 dollars for Ford sedans, with checks not accepted.
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Chevrolet
Cotton option plan extended acceptance date moved
The acceptance date for the cotton option agreement was extended to February 1 by a telegram from Washington to County Agent J. A. Barton. Farmers who accept receive a $20 per bale advance and may gain additional pay if cotton rises above 10 cents per pound.
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Washington
J. A. Barton
Brunks Show Comes Here With New Company
Prunks Comedians join forces in a new Brunks show led by Henry L. Brunk and opening Monday. The feature is the comedy Nice Girls Don't with Carl Van Hildemann's nine piece orchestra. Acts include Lanhams Xylophone artists Denny Davis and Zana and L. P. Davis imitations. Curtain at 8.00 p.m.
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Prunks
S. D. Brunk Company
Henry Brunk Company
Brunks
Henry L
Lanhams
Denny Davis
Toad
Zana
L. P. Davis
Roses 26 Varieties Offered at Mrs George's Nursery
Twenty six varieties of roses are advertised for selection at Mrs Thos C George's Nursery. The ad provides a contact telephone number 104 for inquiries and purchases.
Two More Enter Race With Public Statements
The Chief reports two additional candidates filed and spoke this week, bringing announced entrants to twenty seven. More candidates may enter as the campaign unfolds despite light poll tax payments.
Corn Hog Program to Bring $30 000 to This County
County Government grants to Comanche County farmers will total around $30 000 during 1934. Farmers will be paid 15 dollars for every hog taken out of production under the plan. Committees announced include FE M Strickland Gustine Chair with Barnett Nelson as members and Otis Cox heading Sidney committee with Jones and McDonald as others.
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Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Barton
FE. M. Strickland
H Barnett
Ben Nelson
Otis Cox
Sidney
T. O. Jones
Ton McDonald
AutomobileLoan Office Opens in Comanche Area
The Central Texas Loan Company of Fastland opens a branch at Comanche with a representative in Parker and Parker Masonic Building each Wednesday and Thursday. Howard Funderburuch of De Leon serves as local representative. The firm specializes in automobile loans.
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Central Texas Loan Company of Fastland
Comanche
Parker and Parker
Masonic
Howard Funderburuch of
de Leon
Hazel Faulkner Undergoes Minor Operation in Brownwood
Miss Hazel Faulkner underwent a minor operation at a Brownwood hospital this week. Mr and Mrs J Ho Arthur and family and Gilmore Durham visited Frank Ross and family in Brownwood Sunday.
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Hazel Faulkner
T Brownwood Hospital
J. Ho Arthur
Gilmore Durham
Frank Ross
Brownwood
J R Eanes Becomes Acting Postmaster of Comanche
J R Eanes took the oath as Acting Postmaster of Comanche succeeding George B Black on Tuesday afternoon. He has long served the town including 18 years as mayor and 12 years on the school board, with a background in abstract real estate and insurance. Black served nearly four years after D C Dingus acted following Murt J Sullivan’s death in 1929.
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J. R. Eanes
Comanche
George B. Black
Eanes
Coanche
Petiit
Black
D. C. Dingus
Murt J. Sullivan
State apportionment begins for Comanche County schools
Comanche County schools will receive about $5,000 this week as the first $1.00 per capita payment of the 1933 84 state apportionment. State Superintendent L A Woods announced from Austin that by June 1 most schools will have $10.00 paid, with $4.00 more by August 31 and a $2.00 deficit expected to be paid by November. Also noted are local illnesses and a Brownwood hospital operation.
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Comanche County
Austin
L. A. Woods
Woods
Theatre Party Here To Celebrate President's Birthday
A Majestic Theatre benefit event in Comanche honors President Roosevelt's fifty second birthday. Proceeds aid the Warm Springs Georgia Foundation endowment and its anti infantile paralysis crusade. Carroll Black heads the Comanche committee and managers collect donations for attendees.
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Roosevelt
Majestic Theatre
Comanche
Warm Springs, Georgia
Carroll Black
J. P. Hedrick
the Majestic
United States
Georgia Warm Springs
Henry L. Doherty
Warm Springs
White trial set for Gatesville in Milton murder case
The second trial of A. M. White for the Pink Milton slaying near Comanche home January 20, 1922, is scheduled for February 7 in Gatesville. White previously faced a hung jury in Comanche. Co defendants include C Tipton, who received a 99 year penitentiary term, while Mrs. Sims’ charges were dismissed. Witnesses from Comanche are expected at Gatesville.
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A. M
Ab) White
Pink Milton
Comanche
Gatesville
White
R. P. Cross
Tom L. Robinson
52Nd Judicial District
C. C. Hampton
Robinson
C. Tipton
Monte Sims
Milton
Sims
Tipton
Gregor Wiesendanger
Wiesendanger
Federated Society Elects Officers for 1984
Committees from four Comanche churches met January 23 to elect officers for the Woman's Federated Missions of Comanche for 1984. Mrs. George Hulsey was elected Chairman and Mrs. Porter Franks, Secretary. A program was planned with the first meeting at the Christian Church next month.
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Comanche
Woman's Federated Missions of
George Hulsey
Porter Franks
Christian Church
Lions to Hear Annual Sermon February 4th
The Comanche Lions Club voted to hold the first annual sermon at the local Methodist Church Sunday evening February 4 preached by Rev. A. C. Haynes. Invitations go to Sons Clubs members and their ladies from Prownwood Hamilton Steuhenville. Dublin Development and Commercial Club at De Leon are also invited.
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Comanche Lions Club
A. C. Haynes
Sons Clubs
Prownwood
Hamilton
Steuhenville
Dublin
de Leon
Gorman Receives Government Airport Grant Approval
The German Progress reports that Gorman will receive a 219000 airport grant from the government. The plan calls for thirty fields in Texas and this project is the fourteenth approved, with sponsor Dr. George Blackwell noting government action.
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Gorman
German Progress
Texas
George Blackwell
Family visits mark end of two week vigil
Mrs. L. T. Shook of Cérsicana and Mrs. Julian T. Keith of Fort Worth returned home after two weeks at the bedside of their father J. R. Tayne who has been critically ill. Mrs. Layne recently suffered a broken wrist.
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L. T. Shook
Cérsicana
Julian T. Keith
Fort Worth
J. R. Tayne
Layne
Poll tax deadline endangers Comanche County voters
With four days left to pay the poll tax for 1984, about 3000 residents in Comanche County face potential disenfranchisement. Only 1620 taxes paid by Monday, 830 since last week, out of 7000 assessed. Estimates project 3000 to 4000 paid by midnight Wednesday, far below past election years. Multiple elections loom including state, county, U.S. Senate and Congress, plus constitutional amendments and local school and city races.
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Comanche County
U. S
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Local FF A Members to Take Part In Program
Comanche County boys are set to appear in a program at John Tarleton College on a Wednesday night next week. The Texas Farmer Degree District Initiation ceremony of the Future Farmers of America will be held under Stephenville District Chapter auspices. Chapter officers and advisers from Gustine Comyn Tolar Dublin and Stephenville will participate in the event chaired by J T Webb and A J Spangler.
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Comanche County
John Tarleton College
Texas Farmer
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Jack
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Federated Society
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Joe Ranghised
Ritz Theatre
Jack Holt
ZaSu Pitts
Slim Summerville
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