Building in Texas shows an increase
May building permits in Texas totaled 5,082,887 dollars across 33 cities, a 70 percent rise from May 1935 but a tiny drop from April. Gains occurred in Beaumont Big Spring Fort Worth Lubbock Palestine Pampa Port Arthur San Angelo San Antonio and Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Beaumont
Big Spring
Fort Worth
Lubbock
Palestine
Pampa
Port Arthur
San Angelo
San Antonio
Waco
Biggest Hamburger in Town at Renfro's Place Deal
A local restaurant offers the biggest hamburger in town plus two bottles of soda water for 10 cents on Saturday and First Monday at Renfro's Place. The advertisement highlights the bargain as a special event to draw in customers.
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J. B. Cooper
Old Hasley Place
Comanche
A. L. Humphrey
Itp
Renfro’s Place
Colorado Lady Read Chief Since 1881
Mrs. Mattie Lewis of Dale Rose Colorado recounts 55 years as a Comanche Chief reader. She recalls learning to read in 1881 at her sister Ellen Bryson's wedding at the Martin Ranch, noting a pictured hand in the issue and Lake Eanes waters now covering the site.
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Mattie Lewis
Dale Rose
Colorado
H. R. Martin
Ellen
John H. Bryson
Martin Ranch
Lake Eanes
Harris
Marriage Surprise as Miss Brin Weds Norman Browne in Dallas
Miss Bertie Brin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Brin wed Norman C Browne of New York City in a Dallas ceremony at Temple Emanuel conducted by Dr David W Lewkowitz. The bride a Kaufman County philanthropist cousin of Philip Brin. groom banker Speyer Co Budapest native. They depart for New York after visiting Col umbus Ohio relative and plan to reside at 340 East 57th Street.
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Bertie Brin
Harry Brin
Norman C. Browne
New York City
David W. Lewkowitz
Temple Emanuel
Dallas
Philip Brin
Texas
Kaufman County
New York
J. Brin
Columbus
Ohio
Adirondacks
Phoenix Ins Company honors Comanche agency with service plaque
The Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford presented J. R. Eanes & Co. of Comanche a bronze Service Plaque. The agency, run by Jno. D. Waring and Cyril A. Greene, has represented Phoenix for about 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Insurance Company
Hartford, Conn
J. R. Eanes & Co
Comanche
Jno
Maggie Ruth Celebrates 41st Birthday at Lake Eanes Park
Mrs. Maggie Ruth, longtime Comanche County resident, marked her forty first birthday with a picnic at Lake Eanes Park. Attendees included her mother Mrs. F. M. Morris, brother J. W. Morris and family, sister Mrs. Jess A. Williams and relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams with their children Dean and Barbara of Dobbin, plus Arnold Barrett of Tuscola.
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Maggie Ruth
Comanche County
Lake Eanes Park
F. M. Morris
J. W. Morris
Walter
Ruthie
Odessa
Jess A. Williams
Hilda
Willie
Dean and
Barbara
Dobbin
Arnold Barrett
Tuscola
O. E. S. Surprise Celebrates Bowser’s 39th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. Carrie B. Bowser was surprised by Eastern Star members on her 39th wedding anniversary. Guests brought flowers and a study lamp as gifts while singing and sharing happiness at the home, recalling the day she married.
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Carrie B. Bowser
Rebekahs Gift Odd Fellows with Ten Dollar Check
Tuesday night at the Sub ordinate Lodge the Rebekahs presented the Odd Fellows with a ten dollar check in gratitude for kindness shown. They added ice cream and cake for the gathering and departed content after a short talk and friendly reception.
New Mexico Man Claims Longtime Chief Reader Tradition
Lovington resident John M. Dewitt writes he has read the Comanche Chief since February 1878, recalling editors Sam Ford or Tom Hill, and L. B. Russell who stayed on as editor while he lived in Comanche. He notes voting for Dave Cunningham for Sheriff and mentions his wife’s lineage from J. P. and Minnie Green, with memories of early Comanche days and moves to New Mexico in 1915.
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John M. Dewitt
Lovington
New Mexico
Sam Ford
Tom Hill
L. B. Russell
Comanche
Dave Cunningham
J. P
Minnie Green
Ana
Gulf Team Wins Local Softball Title In City League
The Gulf softball team defeated Methodist 23 to 8 on Thursday to claim the City League championship with five wins and one loss. The final game was scheduled for this afternoon and next week may see additional schedule changes. An all-star clash between Comanche and Mullin is being arranged for Tuesday by George Willis.
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Methodist
George Willis
Comanche
Mullin
Big Dance at Priddy Picnic Schedule
Walter J. Marwitz announces Abie dances at the Priddy Picnic July 9 10 and 11. July 9 features KRLD Radio Orchestra of Dallas, July 10 Roys Ruthermers of De Leon, and July 11 the Hobson Blue Melody Boys. A small carnival will accompany the event.
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Abie
Walter J. Marwitz
Krld Radio Orchestra
Dallas
Roy’s Ruthmers
de Leon
Hobson Blue Melody Boys
Marwitz
Renfro's Place Finds New Home in Higginbotham Building
Renfro's Place relocates to the New Higginbotham building, the former Ernest's Barbecue Stand, marking a historic swap of tenants in the neighborhood.
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Renfro
Higginbotham
Ernest
New Higginbotham
Dr. S. C. Holleman Dies in Caldwell
Former Comanche physician Dr. S C Holleman died at his Caldwell home Thursday. A message from Mrs. Holleman relayed by Marion Wilkerson notes funeral services will be held in Louisiana.
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S. C. Holleman
Caldwell
Vandergriff Named Superintendent at Sipe Springs
A. F. Vandergriff, head of Beattie Schools for two years, elected Superintendent of Schools at Sipe Springs. He succeeds W. N. Byrd, who moves to head Union consolidated school west of Cisco. Vandergriff and family have moved to Sipe Springs.
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A. F. Vandergriff
Beattie Schools
Sipe Springs
W. N. Byrd
Union
Cisco
Vandergriff
Earl Tate to Open Show at Valley Mills This Summer
Earl Tate formerly of San Angelo plans to open a picture show in Valley Mills around July 15. He was raised in Comanche and is the son of Mr and Mrs J F Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Mills
Earl Tate
San Angelo
Mr. Tate
Comanche
J. F. Tate
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Wm. Reese Drug Co
Reese
E. R. Wright
Reese Drug Ete
J. B. Allcorn
Allcorn
W. F. Batton
Claude George
J. A. Kee
Post Office
Dudley Tire
Walter Roberson
Frank Dunn
Perfection Oil
Majestic Wood
Singer Sewing Machine
Phil Bertsam
Gustine
Andy Land Farm
J. O. Jengen
Plainview
J. R. Jones
J. R. Eanes
W. J
Athey
Proctor and
Grady Howell
Y. W. Holmes
Ed Burt
Brook Mays & Co
Reliable Piano House
DE Laine Bucks
K. F. Anthony
Jersey
Elmo Montgomery
J. E. Morris Furniture
Morris Furniture Store
Dixon & McGlothlin
J. C. Cadenhead
Manche
Dr. Salsbury
Comanche Milling Co
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Mer
Pettit
Earl Burnett
Itc
W. A. Irby
Route 1
Harmony Road
O. G. Cottrell
Pate Fagan Ranch
Fearl Oras
Floy Cunningham
New Plymouth
Samuel Hart
H. Burks
Thos. Stark
B. F. Cadenhead
104Th
Townsend
J. V. Butler
Clay Building Material Company
Vineyard
M. Vineyard
L. D. Ragland
J. C. Wilkerson
Renfro's
Beattie
B. A. Riley
Kate Ripley
Iva Hart
Renfro's Place
Bill
Sam
Bukoviny
Vas
VAS’ Cafe
Joe’s
Ira B. Clemons
Lake Ennes Park
GULF
Priddy
Fagan Chevrolet Co
Joe’s Service Station
Dudley
Tom
Eltos
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