Preserve Comanche Pioneer Tree With Memorial Plan
A letter from L A Singleton urges Comanche Texas to preserve the historic founders tree in the town square. He proposes a monument including a post, railing, and tablet funded by a small sum, with high school students helping, to honor pioneer families and beautify the city. He asks Lions Club or Chamber of Commerce to consider presenting the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payn
College
Bronston
Texas
Comanche
Jd. R. Eanes
Sid
Comancha
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
L. A. Singleton
AMONG TEXAS OLDEST BARBERS SELLS
David Mason, a 74 year old barber in Comanche, has sold his shop after more than forty years of service. A Mississippi native, he moved to Texas after the Civil War, arriving in Limestone County then Comanche County in 1882 and starting work here in 1883, later operating in De Leon and Alexander before settling in Comanche for 33 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mason
Comanche
Mr. Mason
Mississippi
Texas
Limestone County
Comanche County
de Leon
Alexander and
Fially
Gartley and wife back from Lindale trip
Comanche resident C. J. Gartley and his wife returned Wednesday from a holiday visit to Lindale Texas where they also spent time in Tyler. He said after seeing his old home he was fully satisfied to remain in Comanche after touring much of West Texas last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Gartley
M. Bartley
Lindale
Texas
Tyler
Mr. Gartley
Comanche
West Texas
More Than A Thousand From 30 Hens In Texas Poultry Record
Mrs. J. H. Prater in Comanche County Texas raised thirty Rhode Island Reds and, in a year, produced 1083 dollars in stock value from a small flock. She explains success rests on care with balanced food, warm shelter, water, and freedom from pests. Her birds won multiple prizes at Stephenville and Hamilton shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Comanche
Co“arche County
Texas
J. H. Prater
Cpsd
Remarkable Poultry Record By Mrs Prater From Waste Outbuildings
Despite starting from waste structures the flock achieves exceptional results. The record reflects proportionate care and the impact of diligence energy and common sense. The note praises the effort and demonstrates what can be accomplished through practical husbandry.
Pumpkin Pie Verse and Family Memory Exchange
A reflective note recounts an old farmer memory of huge pumpkins meant for pies. The speaker recalls ancestors speaking of pumpkins that yielded abundant fruit, tasty stews, and value for people and animals, lamenting the loss of a variety replaced by cotton. Written by G. A. Beeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
A. Beeman
Comanche Men Direct Pecan Show Board Plans
Plans for a National Pecan Show to be held in November at San Saba include four Comanche men on the board C. F. Denny N. A. Palmer W. M Durham J P Hoff all noted as enthusiastic and well informed pecan men of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
C. F. Denny
N. A. Palmer
W. M Durham
J P Hoff
Show Directors Backers Hope for Broad Support
The speaker asserts confidence that fellow directors will align with the plan, and if they do the project will likely succeed. The remark emphasizes shared ability among the team and the expectation of favorable reception from the board.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barbers
Iarry Bros
Comanche Men
E. R. Green
D. C
Texas C — Yactte Colle Chiropfractor
Opposit High School
Comanche, Texas
Fr. W. Bradshaw
Atwoods
N. W
Thors
Wolfe’s Pecan Nursery
Stephenville, Texas
Freth
W. D. Renfro
Prop
Ryan, Ryan & Co
Slider and
Lacy
Comanche Poultry Farm
H. J. R. Gille
Backstrom
Jackson
North Side Square
Treme Abstract & Title Company
H. L. Spewart
Comanche Co
Paris Smith
Life Insurance
Travelers Life Insurance Company
Hartford Connecticut
The
Travelers
J.R. Eanes
J. R. Eanes
Jno. D
Waring
E. L. Wallace
Russell
United States Chamber of Commerce
Jessup
Allcorn
Clyde
Agent Pierce Petroleum Corporation
Singer
W. Holmes
Masonic Bidg
IL. M. Cochran
F. & M. Bank
Tom J. Cunningham
Eastland County
Justice Courts
Eastland
Burks and Son
L. B. Thomas M. Co
the Powder Puff Beauty Shop
Marcel
O. C. Thrasher
BABY
Mattress Factory
P. A. Petit
Helfers
Fleming
Elkin’s Tin Shop
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