Dallas Man Urges Davidson in Comanche Speech
W A Thomas of Dallas, vice president of the Texas Real Estate Association, spoke at a Comanche meeting for Lynch Davidson. He urged voting for Davidson to end Fergusonism, criticize Moody and Ferguson, and promote four years of business administration in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thomas
Dallas
Texas Real Estate Association
Lynch Davidson
Comanche
Davidson
Houston
District Court
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Y. W. Holmes
Texas
Ferguson
Moody
Colquitt
Bryson Well Drilling Reaches 225 Feet Near Sidney
The Bryson well two miles west of Sidney is drilling to 225 feet after casing was set to that depth. The operator, Bryson, reports confidence in the well as a future producer and plans continued work this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson
Sidney Crad
No. Brysor
Gas mains laid to start in Comanche this fall
Mayor Eanes struck the first digging stroke signaling gas main construction in Comanche. About 20 workers began with plans to reach 50 or 60 soon as ditching machines start next week. Gas firm Moore & Patton to base headquarters in the post office building with temporary space at Chief office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eanes
W. R. Slider
Ford
W. C. Odom
Comarche
Patton
Fullerton
Comanche
Moore & Patton
Comanche Observes Holiday Closures On July Fourth
Comanche grants a holiday for Monday July 5 as the fourth of July falls on Sunday. Public scales managed by Cr F Denny will close that day along with local business houses and other operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. F. Denny
Survey Work on Highway No. 10 Under Way
Engineer Hilton Burks and five men have been surveying Highway No. 10 in preparation for $100,000 in state and federal aid. Co F Silvas and L H McCutcheon of Austin visited the O O Brightman home over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Burks
Highway No. 10
Co. F. Silvas
L. H. McCutcheon
Austin
O. O. Brightman
Pioneers and Veterans Hold Reunion at Indian Creek Church
The Pioneers and Veterans annual reunion at Indian Creek Church Wednesday June 30 opened with W D Jenkins presiding. Rev G W Toby gave the invocation while speakers from both groups praised past leaders and welcomed attendees. Music came from the Comanche Band and Orchestra with performances by local youth, a noon repast, and a necrology list of deceased members including Vineyar Smith Seale Carter Russell Brightman and Conoway among others.
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Pioneers and Veterans
Indian Creek Church Committee
W. D. Jenkins
Joe Jones
G. W. Toby
Gustine
Mr. Jones
W. G. Green
The
Primitive Baptist Church
L. B. Russell
A. J. Moore
Forrest Maddox
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Comanche Orchestra
Harmon Howard
Compache
Loc
Robersonville Quartet Vale
Dan Roberson
Dr. Vineyar
James E. Smith
S. V Seale
R. Carter
T. N. Carter
Majo Oscar A. Russel
Steven R. Brightman
Ben Conoway
Adzany Sligat
Comanche County Baseball League to Open Season Tuesday
The Comanche County Baseball League prepares to start its first season next Tuesday with two games. Teams listed include De Leon, Comanche, Gustine, Downing and Lamkin, all amateur players resident in Comanche County. The league organized at County Agent Barton’s office with Henry Gore elected president and Barton secretary.
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Comanche County
Fort Worth
Dallas
Barton
Gustine
de Leon
Combache
Lamkin
Piay
Henry Gore
Comanche
Downine
Sidney
Custer
Newbury
Urtine
DeLeon
Downing
Comyn Begins Work on Plans for Fall Fair
Comyn community party opens plans for a fall fair. A 150 attendance ice cream supper at the schoolhouse featured talks by County Agents Barton of Comanche and Buck of Eastland and by local leaders. A general fair committee was formed and July entertainment with groups from nearby towns discussed.
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Comyn
Barton
Comanche
Buck
Eastland
Chas. Dry
C. M. Carraway
Tom Hood
Mr. Haggard
Pearl Sloan
George Goosby
de Leon
Dublin
Comanche Chosen as Location Gas Plant
Mr and Mrs Todd and three children moved from Santa Anna to Comanche occupying the former Williams residence. Mr Todd is to manage gas meters in Comanche Stephenville and Dublin and chose Comanche as the plant site. He will use the Chief office temporarily until the gas company takes over the post office building.
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Todd
Santa Anna
T. J. Williams
Comanche
Stephenville
Dublin
Post Ofice
School Transfers Urgent Notice for Parents
Those having children whom they wish to transfer from one district to another must act before August first. Obtain proper blanks at the County Superintendent's office. Henry Gantz, Superintendent.
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Henry Gantz
Acreage Secured for Oil Test Near Energy
A lease covers 8800 acres in the Energy area to conduct a 5200 foot oil test starting by October first. The block runs along the Van Winkle tract, about five miles south of Energy, two miles north of Energy town, with a $1 per acre fee after year one. Jim Baskin and N. A. Hensley oversee the project with a Dallas firm handling the contract.
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Energy
Jim Baskin
N. A. Hensley
Dallas
Kennedy dies of wounds from Hazeldell shooting duel
Uncle Mack Kennedy of the Hazeldell community died in Hamilton sanitorium after injuries from a shooting duel with I. L. Hillhouse last Wednesday. Blood poison followed initial reports of serious injuries and Hillhouse was re-arrested for murder with venue potentially in either county as the shoot occurred in one county and death occurred in Hamilton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Kennedy
Hazeldell
I. L. Hillhouse
Hamilton
Kennedy
Hillhouse
Gas Ignited Near De Leon Burns Rig
A gas flow of 2,000,000 feet was struck at the Carter well on the Cogburn tract four miles west of De Leon. A match lit by a worker caused the gas to ignite and consume the rig. Both driller and tool dressers were burned but not fatally. The well, steel casing, burned throughout the day with total rig and tool loss around 8,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Cogburn
de Leon
Gustine Plans Three Day Picnic After July Primary
Gustine will host a three day picnic on July 29 30 and 31 with organizers N E Palmer J W Robinson J R Adcock and Henry Elms overseeing arrangements.
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Gustine
N. E. Palmer
J. W. Robinson
J. R. Adcock
Henry Elms
Woodmen Circle Holds Productive Grove Meeting
The Comanche Woodman Circle Grove No 1210 met in due form Tuesday night with a good number in attendance. Members are urged to attend next Tuesday night July 6 as new books arrive and work begins.
Ferguson Rally Set for July 10 at Comanche District Court
Ferguson supporters call for a mass voter meeting to back Mrs. Ferguson’s bid for re election as Texas governor. The event is scheduled Saturday July 10 at 3 p m in the Comanche District Court room with plans for a speaker of statewide prominence.
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Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson
Texas
District Court Room
Comanche
Lake Eanes Named by Comanche Lions Club Vote
Comanche will name the new lake Lake Eanes after Mayor Eanes. Lions Club resolution introduced by N N Durham at a recent luncheon praised the mayor for his role in the lake project. A granite plaque with the name and inscriptions was proposed for the dam area.
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KE Eanes
Lions Club
Comanche
Eanes
Comanche Lions
Lion N. N. Durham
Durham
Lions
Annd
Gustine Masons Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Gustine Masons elect officers for the ensuing year led by Worshipful Master Revs A Morton and Senior Warden Coen Seago. Junior Warden Troy Pettit serves with Secretary Carl McDonald and Tyler KD F Couch.
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Masons of
Gustine
A. Morton
Coen Seago
Troy Pettit
Carl McDonald
Tyler
KD. F. Couch
Moody forges permanent organization for governor bid
A Moody for Governor Club formed in the district court room with a campaign committee chosen to drive Moody’s candidacy. Dr. J. O. Lane was elected chair man and D. K. Doyle secretary. About 300 Moody backers attended and 42 new names were added to the rolls. W. R. Slider served as temporary chair man with W. D. Jenkins as temporary secretary.
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Dan Moody
District Court Room
Moody
J. O. Lane
D. E. Nabers
Jerome P. Kearby
G. E. Smith
W. H. Rowland
T. J. Williams
W. M. Durham
A. J. Gray
A. W. Palmer
J. B. Moody
Winnie Blatherwick
H.R. Lacey
J. R. Banes
M. Coleman
Wm. Reese
I. M. Cochran
Joe Chilton
K. F. Cunningham
J. R. Barry
P. M. Fagan
W. R. Slider
G. E B. Smith
Mark Canaway
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Indian Creek
County Baseball League
Ent
Woodmen Circle
Wm. S. Hart
Bettie Compton
TNA
Buck Jones
Thurs
William Fox
Edward Everett Hale
Gustine Masons
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