Blanton Receives Large Sendoff as Campaign Opened
Thos L Blanton began active campaigning for re election in the 17th district after a record sendoff rally in Abilene attended by over 3000. He praised President Roosevelt, defended New Deal policies, and outlined his focus on cutting government waste and graft while recounting his congressional record.
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Thos. L. Blanton
Federal Lawn
Roosevelt
Blanton
Congress
Capitol
Priddy Plans Two Day Annual Picnic With Rodeo
Citizens of Priddy show strong interest in the annual picnic set for a Friday to Saturday celebration. Marwitz chairs the arrangements and reports a rodeo is assured along with other attractions being arranged by the committee.
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Priddy
Oo Marwitz
Marwitz
Large Trades Day Draws Crowd at Comanche Mon Cay
A vast audience attended Comanche Trades Day where about a thousand residents listened to political speeches and heard the Rinpetoe Quartette sing as entertainment. Roughly 50 candidates announced intentions, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd.
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Comanche Moncay
Rinpetoe Quartette
Rippetoe Quartette
Round Grove Baptist Church to Observe Sixty Fourth Year
The Round Grove Baptist Church nine miles west of Dublin marks its sixty fourth anniversary with an all day service. Tinp Ross will recount the church history, Rev. Watkins will deliver the annual sermon, and the Rippetoe Brothers will lead singing. The church was founded in 1870 with 16 members as one of the first Baptist congregations west of Fort Worth.
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Round Grove Baptist Church
Dublin
Fort Worth
Tinp Ross
Watkins
Rippetoe Brothers
Sipe Springs Politicals Rally Draws Big Crowd
Comanche County candidates resume tours with a Sipe Springs rally tonight expected to attract a large crowd. Ripnete Quartette to provide music as Lamkin Newberg and others speak. Events continue at De Leon Monday Trades Day and at Lamkin Tuesday and Newbury Friday night July 10.
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Comanche County
Sipe Springs
Ripnette Quartette
de Leon
Lamkin
Newberg
Newbure
Three Brothers Arrested in Wood County for Check Swindle
Bill John and Allen Mathis were arrested in Brownwood by city police and Comanche County officers on Monday morning. They were wanted in Comanche County on charges of passing hot checks, according to the Brownwood Bulletin.
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Bill
John
Allen Mathis
Frownwood
Comanche County
Brownwood Bulletin
Fourth of July Picnic Draws Large Lake Eanes Crowd
A quiet family style Fourth of July picnic at Lake Eanes drew an estimated 2000 people Wednesday evening for a street dance on the public square. The crowd crowded the roped area as a local string band played over a loud speaker. no prior notices about the gathering were issued before The Comanche Chief's appearance Friday.
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Lake Eanes
McDonald outlines eight platform planks in Comanche address
C C McDonald of Wichita Falls, seeking the gubernatorial nomination, spoke to a large crowd and outlined eight principles including old age pension, tax reforms on notes and mortgages, a home for every family, abolition of fee systems, bank deposit guarantees, property tax reform, retirement at sixty five, and a shorter work week. The talk was introduced by Hilton Burks amid applause. Also noted are trips by Leo and Maurice Hoffman to Chicago for the World’s Fair and Miss Berta Kelley visiting with her mother in Comanche.
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C. C. McDonald
Wichita Falls
Comanche
McDonald
Hilton Burks
Reneal
State Directed Mosquito War Underway Here
State and local officials launch a mosquito control drive in Comanche with work by L N Miller and J A Barton. The Lions Club, Boy Scouts, and City Health Department coordinate efforts as Indian Creek nears complete clearance and a campaign continues next week. State Health Officer W M Ehlers spoke at a Lions Club banquet urging public participation to curb disease spread.
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Comanche
State Health Department
W. M. Ehlers
Austin
Goodwin
Lions Club
Indian Creek
M. Coleman
Ehlers
K. E. Anthony
Jail Break At Goldthwaite Spurs Mills County Hunt
Sheriff Dwight Brightman and Deputy W A Pate join Mills County officers in a chase for three jail breakers who escaped Goldthwaite jail after injuring the jailer’s wife Mrs W H Lee. The fugitives Oren Conway John Dinens and Gordon Langford fled in a car license 764 592 toward the rural Brownwood area.
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Comanche County
Dwight Brightman
W. A. Pate
Goldthwaite
Mills County
Star Telegram
W. H. Lee
Oren Conway
S. P. Morris
Brownwood
Youth Charged With Rape Here
Nelson Emmett Montgomery of Morgans Mill was arrested at Dublin and brought to Comanche by Sheriff Brightman and charged with rape. The offense is alleged to have occurred against a 15 year old girl at Comanche on the night of July 4. No bail request had been made as of Thursday night. Montgomery’s lodging increased the local jail population to 15, the highest in months.
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Nelson Emmett Montgomery
Morgans Mill
Dublin
Comanche
Brightman
Jane
Montgomery
Patterson Tolbert Patterson Appointed County Adjustment Officer
Tolbert Patterson, former Mullin Schools eretend, named Assistant Adjustment Officer for Comanche County handling cotton acreage and production. based with County Agent J. A. Barton. GR Goosby named for Mills County, stationed in Goldthwaite with County Agent Weaver.
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Tolbert Patterson
Mullin
Comanche County
J. A. Barton
GR. Goosby
Comanche
Mills County
Goldthwaite
Weaver
Old Settlers 10 Meet At Board Church Thursday
Interest grows in The Chief political issue set to appear July 20 with candidate advertising and voter outreach. Comanche County Old Settlers reunion plans a basket lunch, non political aim, and talks by old timers at Board Thursday. Harm on Howard's Band will provide music amid a program including addresses by L. B. Russell and Gih Callaway.
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Texas
Comanche County
Old Settlers
R. A
According Luker
Luker
Harmon Howard
Jordan
Stormy Banks
J. Isham
Oma Mae Davis
L. B. Russell
R. W. Gray
Mahon
W. D. Jenkins
Gih Callaway
Brownwood
Maury Hughes to Speak Here Friday July 20
Hon Maury Hughes of Dallas, candidate for Governor, will deliver an address at Comanche Friday afternoon July 20 at 4 p m in support of his candidacy. He will use a loud speaker for those who wish to sit in cars.
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Maury Hughes
Dallas
Comanche
Gustine Picnic Opens With Homecoming Gathering
A large group from Comanche County and nearby counties gathers at Gustine Park for a two day picnic. Former Gustine residents and school alumni are urged to attend today or Saturday. Political speakers, including State Senator candidate Penrose Metcalfe, are slated for Saturday afternoon.
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Comanche County
Gustine
Penrose Metcalfe
Gustine Park
Webb Jenkins' Car Stolen at Brownwood
Webb Jenkins had his Chevrolet stolen from the Baptist Church lawn in Brownwood Tuesday night while he joined a band concert nearby. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W T Jenkins of Comanche and a student in Howard Payne Summer School.
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Webb Jenkins
Brownwood
Baptist Church
Webb
W. 10. Jenkins
Comanche
Howard Payne Summer School
Mrs Fran Jackson and Family Return Home From Hollis
Mrs Fran Jackson and her children, who had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W Jones for several weeks, returned to their home at Hollis Oklahoma this week.
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Fran'' Jackson
Mia
Bfl W. Jones
Hollis
Oklahoma
Comanche Opens Home Schedule With Doubleheader
Comanche begins the New Deal Base Rail League home schedule Sunday afternoon with a doubleheader against Comyn at the Ernest Nelms Pasture old golf course. Gustine Parkman and Hardin are expected to recover, and several new players may join the lineup. Comanche had a 1 to 1 league loss at Comyn, while De Teon fell to Dublin 10-2 and 2-0. Cisco defeated Gordon 3-1 and Stephen Vile beat May 8 4-?
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Comanche
Comyn
Ernest Nelms
Hnew
Gustine
Parkman
Hardin
de Teon
Dublin
Cisco
Gordon
Stephenvile
Indian Gap Picnic Begins With Rides And Dance
Indian Gap starts a two day picnic today with amusements including coat rolling calf roping and steer riding. A dance will be held tonight and Saturday night.
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Indian Gap
Abandoned Rail Right of Way Tax Auction Proposal
An offer by Feath county proposes state county and school taxes on an abandoned rail line between Stanhonvilla and the county line. The plan covers valuation, funding for restoration or removal, and payment arrangements while detailing notices to landowners and the public.
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Feath County Exchange
Catten Deh
Stanhonvilla
Ravandle Hee
Stemnhonville
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