Comanche 1916 News Bits Include Builder Plans and Talks
From the Comanche Chief June 30 1916 item notes E Adams plans an iron building on the square for rental and Gib Callaway to speak at the Court House July 3 inviting Wilson Chilton Dingus Williams. Also peanuts marketing candling eggs high peanut outlook and school hires and a Ford accident arm fracture.
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E. Adams
N. W
Mr. Adams
Comanche
Gib Callaway
Oscar Callaway
James C. Wilson
Joe Chilton
Dave Dingus
Charlie Williams
Adv
Reg
Comanche Coton Oil Co
R. E. Coleman
Mann
Beckham Charged in Zephyr Murder of Raymond Thompson
Raymond Thompson, 22, was shot twice near the Zephyr school and Mrs. May Oliver’s home. Tol Beckham, 63, of Zepr, surrendered after taking his daughter Louise to hospital and turning over the pistol to Sheriff Hallmark. Police found two discharged shells on the weapon.
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Raymond Thompson
Zephyr
Tol Beckham
Zepir
May Oliver
Beckham
Thompson
Brownwood
Louise Beck
Creamer Announces Candidacy for County Judge
SH Creamer announces for county judge, stating native Comanche County roots and planned age of 100 in 1974. He says he has always obeyed the law and that no political career is sought, but there is unfinished business to address.
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Comanche County
Comanche to Host Jumbo First Monday Trade Day
Huge crowds are expected as Comanche hosts one of Texas largest First Monday Trade Days. Merchants offer bargains while farmers bring fruit poultry produce and stock to town for sale or trade. Tourists and Centennial visitors may boost attendance as several stores stay closed Saturday.
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Comanche
Texas
Highway 10 East Set to Open Next Wednesday
Resident Engineer Jk Huntington estimates Highway 10 East will be open to traffic next Wednesday with finish work continuing into the following week. The completion links Comanche County to the Erath County line, while the rest of the route remains under survey and a detour via Dublin is in place.
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Agoorsine
Jk Huntington
Comanche County
Comanche
Erath
LO Biinary
Dublin
de Leon
Lamkin Baptist Revival Kicks Off Next Sunday
Rev. Thomas D. Moore announces the Lamkin Baptist Church revival will start Sunday. He will be assisted by Rev. Lester Collins of Dallas who grew up in Comanche and is son of T. I. Collins.
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Lamkin Baptist Church
Thomas D. Moore
Moore
Lester Collins
Dallas
Collins
Comanche
T. I. Collins
Sipe Springs M. E. To Open Revival
The Sipe Springs Methodist church will hold a revival from July 6 to July 12 led by Pastor Rev. L S Williams. A Vacation Church School runs each morning 8 30 to 10 30 for children ages five to sixteen.
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Sipe Springs Methodist Church
L. S. Williams
Bids Planned for Highway 10 West Surfacing Project
The State Highway Commission will consider bids for hard surfacing Highway 10 west from Comanche to the Brown County line at its next meeting. Hilton Burks, Chamber of Commerce secretary, reported this from Comanche. A detour from Comanche to Blanket via Lake Eanes and White Point Church is planned to open.
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Comanche
Brown County
State Highway Commission
Hilton Burks
Chamber of Commerce
White Point A
Lake Eanes
White Point Church
Iket
Park Huntington, & i
Forty business firms stay closed Saturday in Independence Day observance
A signed statement lists forty Comancher firms that will remain closed Saturday for National Independence Day. Banks, drygoods firms, hardware stores, lumber yards, most professional offices and Higginbotham's are closed. Others such as drug stores cafes and filling stations will stay open.
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Lassminia
Vera Mae Edmondson
Gilmore Durham
Higginbotham's
Two More Civil War Veterans Are Located in Comanche County
Two Confederate veterans are identified in Comanche County. J. A. Stevens of Lamkin reports service from Georgia and is the father of Jim Stevens, a well known traveling salesman. Mrs. Mary Pendergrass writes from Sidney confirming her father John S. Redwine, 91, a Confederate veteran who has lived in Comanche County for 56 years.
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Comanche County
J. A. Stevens
Lamkin
Georgia
Jim Stevens
Mary Pendergrass
Sidney
John S. Redwine
Len Gore Drowns in Lake Banes Pool Near Comanche
Len McCollum Gore four miles east of Comanche drowned at about seven pm in the Lake Banes Swimming Pool. His body was found after a twenty minute search by Melvin Edwards and James Slider. Rescuers, a physician, and Fire Chief Bob Graham worked three hours to revive him. His 28 year old brother Lloyd Gore was present at the scene.
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Lake Banes
Len McCollum Gore
John L. Gore
Comanche
Len
Melvin Edwards
James Slider
Bob Graham
Lloyd Gore
el Paso
Indian Gap Homecoming promises music and barbecue gathering
Indian Gap holds a Sunday homecoming with barbecue and basket dinner, speeches by former residents, and the Indian Gap Band providing music. A brief worship service is planned at eleven o'clock, with Mr Brannan inviting all to attend for entertainment and fellowship.
Chief Historical Edition July 17 Draws Local Interest
Interest grows in the Chief Special Historical Edition marking Comanche County’s 80th anniversary. An all day sing at Hazel Dell on July 17 invites singers from Comanche and nearby counties, with a basket dinner and early arrival urged. The edition also serves as the Political Edition and coincides with the Old Settlers Reunion at Lake Fanes on July 16.
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Hazel Dell Suneiay
J. D. Center
Comanche
Comanche County
Old Settlers
Lake Fanes
Huveday
Re Union
Comanche to Play Energy Saturday in Independence Day Tilt
Comanche baseball team will host Energy here Saturday July 4 at 3 30 p m according to local manager Joe Marshall. An A League game also slated with De Leon at De Leon Sunday at 3 30 p m.
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Frederick C. Harmon
de Leon
University of Texas
Comande
Joe Marshall
de Leon Sundey
Jira
Political Rally At Rucker July 10 Details
A political rally will be held at Rucker on Friday at 6 p.m. as announced locally. All candidates and interested persons are asked to attend and participate in speaking roles.
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Rucker
M. E. Revival Begins at Gustine Tonight
The Gustine Methodist Church hosts annual revival starting tonight led by Rev. J. B. Weathers with preaching. Song services directed by J. D. Center and Miss Louise Mercer of Dreamer participates. public invitation extended.
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Gustine Methodist Church
J. B. Weathers
J. D. Center
Louise Mercer
Dreamer
Harmony Primitive Baptist Assn Meets at Hebron Shiloh
The Old Harmony Primitive Baptist Association will convene with the Hebron Church at Shiloh seven miles east of Comanche on the Comanche Hamilton Highway. The 3 day gathering runs Friday through Sunday July 10 to 12 with preaching on July 8.
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A. T. Perry
Old Harmony Primitive Baptist Association
Wll
Hebron
Shiloh
Comanche-Hamilton
Comanche
Singing School Opens In Comanche July 13
A singing school will open at the Methodist Tabernacle in Comanche on Monday July 13 conducted by Ernest Rippetoe. Interested parties may contact committee members Mitchell Davis R C Luker Roy Littie Troy Marshall or J C Helm for details.
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Comanche
Methodist Tabernacle
Ernest Rippetoe
Mitchell Davis
Mr. Davis
R. C. Luker
Roy Littie
Troy Marshall
J. C. Helm
All Day Singing at Stag Creek Sunday
An all day singing will be held Sunday at Stag Creek. The annual gathering draws one of the county's largest crowds and the committee expects an even larger turnout this year. Public invited to bring well filled baskets for a noon picnic.
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Stag Creek
Duster FFA Boy Clears 71.17 On Acre of Potatoes
Wade Patton of the Duster Future Farmer chapter harvested 4673 pounds of No 1 Trish potatoes on one acre. He sold for 83.24, paid 10.65 for seed and 1.60 for fertilizer, totaling 12.25. He reports high quality and only 85 pounds of culls, crediting soil fertility and fertilizer.
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Wade Patton
Duster
Capter
Wade
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Daniel Baker
Comanche High School
Harvey Durham
Hardy Jones
Baptist News
Ray Thompson
Harry Fientge
Gatesville
SH. Creamer
Sipe Springs
M. E
Hazel Dell Sun
Primitive Baptist Ass'n
Majesti Tic Theater
Claudette Colbert
Onaid Cobnan
Ritz Theater
William
Bill” Boyd
Majestic Theater
Gary‘Cooper
John Arthur
MR. Deeda
Wills
Bur Boyd
Martene Valetrieme
Desire
O Malley
George O'Brien
Jane Withers
Paddy O'Day
Claire Trevor
Kent Taylor
Ronald Coleman
Star Creek Sun
Duster Ffa Boy
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