Comanche Chamber Plans West Texas Advertising Tour
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce will launch an aggressive West Texas advertising tour this summer to promote Comanche County fruits and vegetables especially watermelons grapes and sweet potatoes. Secretary and representatives will visit Prempassas San Saba Menard San Angelo Ballinger Breckenridge Cisco and Ranger to secure truck contracts and expand trade. The goal is to build a regional market improving returns for local growers and offer buyers access to high quality produce.
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Comanche Chamber of Commercce
West Texas
Comanche Co
Representaive
West
Wes
Premypassas
San Saba
Menard
San Angelo
Ballinver
Breckenridge
Cisco
Ranger
Comanch
Comanche
Hose
Littler Visits Comanche Judge in Civil Appeals
Hon John B Littler Associate court official visited Comanche for civil appeals of East nd. He spoke of friendship with Judge Yodson and noted no prior visits but wished to visit due to lifelong regard for the late jurist. He is serving by governor appointment.
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John B Littler
Court
Civil Appeals of Eastnd
Comanche
Yodson
Dallas brothers visit parents over weekend
Messers Carl and Garland John of Dallas spent last weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Johnson.
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Messers Carl and
Garland Johnn
Dallas
Mr. and
J. J. J. Johnson
Former Comanchean Bishop Dedicates DeLeon Church
The Rev John Moore formerly from Comanche and born in Kentucky returned to De Leon last Sunday to dedicate the Methodist church. The 1917 building cost 50000 dollars and the debt has just been cleared drawing attendees from De Leon and nearby German Comanche Dublin and other towns.
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DeLeon
Kentucky
Comanche
John Moore
Dublin
Burnett and Miss Allen Wed in Brownwood Ceremony
Earl A. Burnett and Miss Connie B. Allen were married last Thursday in Brownwood by Judge Peterson. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Rube Allen living east of town on the Hamilton road, and the groom is son of H. H. Burnett of Comanche. They will reside with his parents for now. The Chronicle extends congratulations.
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Earl A. Burnett
Connie B. Allen
Brownwood
Uce Peterson
Stephenville Man Plans Gas Fitting Business Here
Jim Long of Stephenville visited Comanche to arrange a gas fitting and fixture shop here. He has not secured a site yet but expects to be ready by the first of next week. He already operates a similar business in Stephenville.
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Jim Long
Stephenville
Comanche
Mr. Long
Pioneers and Vets Have Big Day
A reunion program lists attendees from Gustine Beattie Downing and other towns. D. E Nabors honored president J. W Jenkins for long service and a standing vote of thanks was given. Gratitude extended to Indian Creek Church Campbell Comanche Band orchestra and local sponsors as the meeting adjourned with prayer.
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W. DD. Jenkins
Joe Jones
L. B. Russel
D. E. Nabors
John E. McGuire
Walter Fritts
Jenkins
Cerviem
Wee
Indian Creek Church
Comanche Band
Campbell
Coanche Orchestra
Fits
Harryon Howard
Dan Roberson
Robersonville
Methodist Revival Closes After Nearly Three Weeks
The Methodist revival ended last Thursday after almost three weeks. Rev. J. M. Wyme will move to Novice to begin another meeting started last Sunday. The revival added 21 new members by baptism or vows, with many more converts likely to join other churches. The Stewards extended the meeting instead of closing the Sunday before last due to strong interest.
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J. M. Wyme
Wime
Board of Stewards
Pelicans Flag Upset Despite Close Season Lead
The Pelicans led the Bull Weevil League with 8 wins and 3 losses though they slowed late. A 4 4 tie between the Owls and the Cats capped a thrilling final game. Montezumas toppled the league leaders with a 3 2 upset Thursday.
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Pelicans
Owls
Cats
Montezumas
Pet Pelicans
Fine Cherries Grown in Comanche
J. C. Greer delivered his South Comanche orchard fruit to the Chief office on Wednesday. He described fourteen large black cherries in a cluster and four clusters on a ten inch branch. The cherries drew praise as among the finest fruit seen in East Texas and Arkansas, evidence of Comanche County’s great quality.
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J. C. Greer
Comanche
Texas
Arkansas
Personal mentions note travels and visits in Comanche area
R P Long and wife of Lincoln Nebraska stopped in Wednesday for an extended visit with relatives. They left Thursday with Miss Mamie Long and Mrs D T Long for a few days with Clay Montgomery and family of Ozona to attend the rodeo. J F Grissom returned from Brownwood after an operation and is recovering. Mrs C H Harris of Fort Worth visited Mrs G W Jesup. FE R Gibson editor of the Peacock Journal is visiting in Comanche with Arm strong Cox and H A Martin. Mrs Jesse E Purvis and baby Ethel Catherine returned from Dallas. Danforth Wilkerson came home from S M A after knee surgery and will return to the University in fall. Dr E Alvis of Gatesville visited Comanche to pursue Garner Alvis Company interests.
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R. P. Long
Lincoln Nebraska
Mamie Long
D. T. Long
Clay Montgomery
Ozona
J. F. Grissom
Brownwood
C. H. Harris
Ft. Worth
G. W. Jesup
FE. R. Gibson
Peacock Journal
Enterprise
Cosanche
Armstrong Cox
H. A. Martin
Jesse E. Purvis
Ethel Catherine
Dallas
Danfort Wilkerson
S. M
Danforth
E. Alvis
Gatesville
Comanche
Garner-Alvis Company
Reports From Comanche County Farmers
Cotton on Will Randals farm four miles east of Comanche is knee high with blooms seen early. Boll weevils have appeared in the Custer community harming cotton. Ollie Allen harvested 27 acres near Comanche yielding 735 bushels of No 1 wheat sold at 1.22 a bushel totaling 886.70. Honey Dew lice have appeared in the melon patches prompting spraying by many farmers.
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Comanche
C. P. St. Clair
Will Randal
Hamilton Road
Barton
Custer
Ollie Allen
Absentee Voting Rules for Primary Eligible Citizens
Qualified voters away on election day July 24 may file affidavits with the County Clerk between July 14 and July 20, show poll tax receipts, and receive ballots. Voters not in county must act 20 to 10 days before, notarize affidavits, mail them with 14 cents, receive ballots, and deliver ballots with poll tax to notary who forwards them for county clerk registration to the precinct chairman.
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Texas
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of our baby
Mr and Mrs J T Guthrie and Family express gratitude to friends and especially the Doctor for sympathy and floral offerings during their baby's illness and death.
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J. T. Guthrie
Fair Offices Opened by County Fair Secretary
The Secretary of Comanche County Fair opened his office in the County Agent Barton’s office on the first floor of the courthouse. He will meet with anyone interested in the fair.
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Barton
Court House
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Garner - Alvis Co
Udge Littler
J. M. Kenedy
L. Crawford
Gustine
Ike Warren
Asa Hickman
Beattie
T. J. McGinnis
Downing
J. J. Sledge
J. R. Mathews
Soda Springs
A. J. Haney
J. C. Harden
de Leon
Martha Windsor
Hasse
Jasper Creamer
Creamer
Comanche County
Rowland
Bob Martin
Jim Ferguson
Will Speat
Soldiers-Sailors
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