Prom Yearnings and Local Change in Plainview
A Plainview note reflects 20 years of progress in Comanche County revealing shifts from cotton to diversified crops, better school terms, and improving roads. It recalls a 1908 campaign memory for Oscar Callaway, mentions weddings and local group meetings, and forecasts longer rural school terms resembling city schools.
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Comanche Coun
Hawley
L. F. Green
Che
Coanche
Isla Ward
Harry Wyatt
Methodist Parsonage
G L. White
Knights of Ladies of Se
Two More Chief Readers Sing Long with Paper
Mrs J M Cameron aged 76 has read the Chief since its founding with her father Ben Lassiter an early subscriber in 1873 Tom Levisay a retired Comanche cafe operator now in his seventies says the Chief remains his favorite paper across the years
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J. M. Cameron
Ben Lassiter
Tom Levisay
Comanche
Renfro's Place Delivers Fresh Meats at Lower Prices
Fresh and cured meats offered at Renfro's Place with emphasis on low prices. The ad highlights quality and value, urging customers to shop for meats at discounted rates.
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Renfro's Place
Renfro’s Place
Lady’s lifelong subscription to the Chief since 1882
Mrs. Tom Preston recalls subscribing to the Chief from 1882, noting she first used the paper as Mrs. O Straley and that her family and sons, Wilson and Jon Straley, grew up with the publication. She mentions early Comanche Post Office locations and a move to today’s bank area. She adds she has lived in her current house 46 years with ox wagon lumber from De Leon.
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Tom Preston
O. Straley
Wilson Straley
Jon
Wilson
Kansas City Star
Texas
Comanche
Tate's
First National Bank
de Leon
Creamer Declares Candidacy for County Judge
L H Creamer announces his candidacy for County Judge, urging voters to consider his record of county affairs. He promises to serve as judge without deception and invites suggestions, asking the public to vote intelligently for the candidate of their choice.
Murder Charge in Comanche County Courthouse Firefight
A murder charge was filed in 35th district court against Beckham after a nightlong police investigation. Witnesses described a party day with Thompson and Beckham, followed by shootings that left Thompson dead and Beckham injured. authorities reported powder burns on Thompson’s shirt and a lifeless body in the street. County Judge R S McCharen presents the county tax rate history and valuations from 1928 to 1935, noting drops, intangibles, and bond status.
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Beckham
35Th District Court
A. O. Newman
Conner Scott
J. C. Darrock
Brownwood
Justice of the Peace
E. T. Perkinson
Sheriff's Department
E. J. Miller
Grand Jury
Thompson
C. M. Thompson
Zephyr
W. H. Thompson
Texas Brick Company
Louise Beckham
Oliver
R. D. Woods
Raymond Fessler
Miss Beckham
Howard Becker
Mullin
Miss
R.S. McCharen
Comanche County
Tragic Drowning of LEN M. GORE and Siblings
LEN M. GORE is reported missing after a child disappeared in water near Comanche. A voluntary diving crew found the body southwest of the Island at a jump-off. Funeral services were held at Comanche Baptist Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, survivors include parents John L. and Minnie McCollum Gore and siblings Lloyd Charles Jack and Golda Gore.
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Golda
Lloyd
Bath House
Young Snider
Comanche Baptist Church
Elden Len Dalton
Lamkin
Oakwood Cemetery
John L
Minnie McCollum Gore
Comanche
Charles Jack Gore
el Paso
Golda Gore
Comanche School Gymnasium Election Date Set
Comanche School announces a local election in the gymnasium to be held next Tuesday July 7 with voting open to residents and eligible patrons.
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Comanche
Townsend Meeting Announced With Fred O Jaye
Townsend residents are invited to a county meeting on the first Monday in July at 2 p m with Hon. Fred O Jaye congressman candidate from the 17th district of De Leon as principal speaker. A representative from each voting box is urged to attend before the July 25 primary. The De Leon String Band will entertain Townsendites.
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Fred O. Jaye
de Leon
L. H. Creamer
Cured Meats at Lower Prices at Renfro's Place
Local listing notes Renfro's Place offering cured meats at reduced prices. The short item highlights bargain options for shoppers seeking value on preserved meats.
Special Edition of the Comanche Chief To Reach All Homes
The July 17 edition of the Comanche Chief will be delivered to every home in Comanche County as a special edition outreach. The plan aims to ensure broad readership of county news and notices.
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Comanche County
Card of Thanks for Fire Loss Aid
We thank the people of Hasse and Comanche for their kindness and help after our house was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Fields express gratitude for support and sympathy.
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Hasse
Comanche
Burt Fields
Blanket Church Women Meet in Blanket on Monday
Members of the Federated Church Society gathered for their regular fifth Monday meeting at Mrs. W B Hoff's home with Baptist ladies as hostesses. The program centered on teens as the world’s teacher with devotional, songs, talks on God’s measuremen t and the Rule of Life, a Bible contest, and refreshments for about thirty ladies from Blanket churches. Next meeting will be in August at Mrs. Ernest Allen’s home.
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Mildred Bettis
Macon Richmond
Ernest Allen
Renfro's Place Promotes Inexpensive Eatery Deals
A local restaurant advertises low prices with everything priced to eat at cents and invites inquiries about a monthly board plan. The message emphasizes savings for dining at home and at Renfro's Place.
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Renfro
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