Increased yield reports from several farmers across Mercer County
Farmers across Mercer County report exceptional harvests in oats barley and wheat. K L Macon and Charlie Allen both exceed 80 bushels per acre with oats, while Elmo Montgomery totals 6000 bushels from 100 acres. Ernest Wells notes his best wheat yield since starting farming, averaging 32 to 34 bushels per acre.
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K. L. Macon
Comanche
DeLeon Road
A. Brown
Mercer Gap
Tom Luker
Mercer Creek
Rock Williams
Raymond Levisay
Dave Farrar
Newbury
Charlie Allen
E. A. Rogers
the Ellis
Democrat
Mr. Ellis
Elmo Montgomery
Walter Barrett
Rowman Standridge
Newbure
Ernest Wells
Sidney
Chair Theft Report Cited by Dr I T Clemons
Dr I T Clemons demands the return of a white office chair claiming a party observed the theft. He warns the item will be turned over to officers if not restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. I.T. Clemons
Legislator Opposes Sulphur and Cement Tax Increase
Homer C. De Wolfe cites heavy lobbying by wholesale produce interests to push an occupation tax on truckers and retailers. He notes votes shifted when cement and sulphur taxes were added and urges future legislatures to repeal what he calls an unjust discriminatory tax that benefits a specific class.
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Senate
House
W. H. Carpenter
DeLeon
DeLeon Lions Club
DeLeon Watermelon Growers Association
Homer C. DE Wolfe
Banana Special at Durham Brothers Market
Banana special for Friday and Monday offers nice size golden ripe fruit at a per banana price. Call in to learn the everyday prices and where Durham Brothers is located for convenient purchase.
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Durham Brothers
Crop and Soil Specialist Tour in Comanche County
Extension specialist J A Barton and FE Miller will tour two Comanche County farms on July 8 starting at 1 p m. At W H Barton near Newburg they will show contoured rows Kaffir maize and Hegari from certified seed, seed treatment with Semesan Jr and Ceresan, and a soybean patch. At J A Reese farm they will view maize from certified seed terraces and a clover patch planted this spring. Miller will deliver practical advice during the 1 to 3 30 4 p m session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Barton
A. Miller
A. & M. College Extension
Comanche County
W. H. Barton
Newburg
J. A. Reese
Mr. Burton
Semesan Jr
Ceresan
Burton
Greer Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack in Brownwood
J Albert Greer taxi driver of 506 East Adams Brownwood died Friday afternoon June 26 at 2 50 at his home from a heart attack. He had driven home after work and walked inside unwell. He was known in Brownwood and Comanche for years in the taxi business before moving to Brownwood seven or eight years ago. Interment followed at Mercer Gap cemetery Saturday at 4 pm.
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J. Albert Greer
East Adams
Mr. Greer
Comanche
Brownwood
Brownwood Bulletin
Mercer Gap Cemetery
Harmony social notes from Mercer Creek area
Saturday night visits include Miss Rena Owen with Mr. and Mrs. PD M Jones at Mercers Creek. Local residents Mrs. Gore and others spent Saturday with Mrs. Tra Fletcher. Fellowship guests visited Sunday. D M Jones joined Mrs. M E Owens at Mercers Creek on Sunday. Families of Thomas from Zephyr Beard Hill and Holcomb shared Sunday with Carl Thomas. Comanche visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rogers and Mrs. Francis Clark spent Monday with J J Rogers family.
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Rena Owen
PD. M. Jones
Mercers Creek
J. E. Gore
Calvin Thomas
Holcomb
Carl Thomas
Jim Rogers
Francis Clark
Comanche
J. J. Rogers
R. C. Bowman Dies Suddenly at Amherst Home
R. C. Bowman died at his Amherst area home on Monday June 29. Funeral services were held in Comanche and burial followed at Indian Creek Cemetery. He was born in Comanche County and lived in Indian Creek before moving to Amherst in 1929. He leaves wife Annie Hicks and two sons Virgil and Carlton, plus siblings Levi Jim Bowman and several sisters. He was an active Methodist church member.
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R. C. Bowman
Amherst
Comanche
Indian Creek
Rufus Columbus
J. H. Bowman
Comanche County
Mr. Bowman
Annie Hicks
Virgil
Carlton
Bowman
Levi
Jim Bowman
Macon Haynie
Santa Barbara
California
John Steele
Levelland
Carroll Bowman
Rice
Frank Steele
Runnels County
Arlie Bowman
Methodist Church
Renfro's Market Promises New Low Meat Prices This Weekend
The notice advertises record low meat prices for Saturday and Monday at Renfro's Market. It highlights fresh meat and produce, poultry buyback, cold storage for rent, and trucking services, signaling a general market sale and ancillary offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfro’s Market
Peenless Produce Co
Highway 36 to Be Giver Recognition
Abilene reports strong support for designating a new Highway 36 route from Abilene through Cross Plains to Temple and to the coast, with funds ready in Bell County and surveys completed to Comanche. The plan includes extending the road to enhance west Texas access and employment, though final designation may wait until next year. The effort is backed by Taylor County delegates and state highway commission members.
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Abilene
Houston
Cyoa
Comanche
Crown Plains
Austin
State Highway Commission
Taylor County
Taylor
Moody Administration
Abilene-Bronte
Butterfield Trail
Cross Plains
West Texas
Freepot
Messrs. R. M. Wagstaff
Ben N. Cox
J. L. McDavid
T. N
Fifty Six Cars Of Grain Shipped From Comanche
Fifty six cars of grain including fifty of oats and six of wheat were shipped from Comanche at noon Thursday representing about 100 000 bushels. Buyers say less than half the grain has been sold and forecast over a hundred cars will be shipped.
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Comanche
Carswell earns praise for work in Taylor County
Carswell performed a notable project benefiting Taylor County residents, earning public thanks from local residents. The act demonstrates commitment to community welfare and civic spirit.
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Carswell
Auto tops and seat covers that are good
Howard Kilpatrick endorses auto tops and seat covers with a favorable price. He notes quality and value, suggesting customers consider these affordable upgrades for vehicles.
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Howard Kilpatrick
Morris Reunion Set for July 25 26 at R C Morris Farm
The annual Morris Reunion will be held at the usual location on the R C Morris farm near Sidney on July 25 and 26. Mrs. R C Greer of Carbon, secretary, announced.
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Morris
R. C. Morris
Sidney
R. C. Greer
Carbon
Mrs Harcrow and daughter visit Dunn in Haskell
Mrs. H G Harcrow and her daughter spent several days with Mrs. F N Dunn in Haskell last week and Mrs Dunn and her daughter accompanied them home.
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H. G. Harcrow
Haskell
F. N. Dunn
If You Sell Butter Make It More Attractive
An amusing ad brief from The Comanche Chief urges sellers to improve butter appeal with moisture‑proof butter cartons and new vegetable parchment wrap to keep butter better and sell better.
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Rowland
Rowland’s
Hadi
Rowland’s Variety Store
Teras
J. A. Greer Falls
Dean
Star Service Station
A. E. Thompson
Wm. Reese Drug CO
Dudleys
Dudley Tire Co
Gail
Tom
Elias
Chevrolet CO
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