Attempted Hold Up Reported Two Arrested
Roy Emmet cafe owner from Stephenville said two or three miles past Blanket an attempted holdup occurred. L Long and G F Fisher of Cleburne were arrested in Comanche jail with bonds set at 750 dollars each after an examining trial.
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Roy Emmet
Stephenville
Ballinger
Blanket
L. Long
G. F. Fisher
Cleburne
Comanche
Emmet
Reeves
Mr. Glothiin
Gilbreath
Little
Gilbert
Brysonville
J. P. Graham
Justice of the Peace
Rainfall Report Freshens Comanche Area on Fourth
A shower dropped just over one inch on Saturday afternoon in Comanche County with lighter totals to the south and east and heavier rain to the northwest. Stag Creek area logged about two inches.
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Comanche
Orutheast
Avier
Stag Creek
Melon Meeting Planned at Pratt Farm Saturday Morning
County agent J. A. Barton announces a water low demonstration on the G. R. Pratt farm three miles out on the Deam road Saturday morning at Velock. Information from Rutherford Tuesday will be discussed and all interested in melons who could not travel to Weatherford should attend.
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J. A. Barton
G. R
Deam Road
Velock
Ratherford
Weatherrd
Surprise Birthday at Woodmen Circle Meeting
A Woodmen Circle meeting ended with ice cream and cocoanut cake for about twenty members. Mesdames Sherrill and Miss Jewell Wever celebrated the birthdays of two ladies, the report stated, and attendees enjoyed the pleasant surprise.
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A. Cag
Meeting Begins in Robersonville With Series by Elder Smallwood
Elder R L Smallwood will start a series of meetings in Robersonville on Friday night July 10 to continue for n days. Everyone is invited to attend.
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R. L. Smallwood
Robersonville
Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Crowd in Comanche
The Comanche Fourth of July celebration drew attendees from Comanche and nearby counties. Events included a water fight, fireworks, auto races, band concerts, and a patriotic address by District Judge Joe Eidson. Rain shortened the program but the day remained a success with a large basket dinner and speeches by Mr. Coughlan. Jamie Clarke and Lloyd Mackey led the auto races with first and second places.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Erath
Mills, Brown
American Legion
Fleming Park
Comanche America Legion Band
Joe Eidson
Coughlan
Ellis County
Farm Bureau
Slim Norwood
Jamie Clarke
Lloyd Mackey
Boy s Annual Agricultural Camp at Flemings Park
County Agent Barton announces the Boy s Annual Agricultural encampment at Fleming s Park on Thursday and Friday July 16 and 17. More than fifty boys are expected with a two day program including judging poultry dairy cattle hogs corn maize and other grains. Speeches by prominent figures and a special agricultural film Friday evening. Lions Club to serve a supper Thursday evening with public invited.
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Fleming’s Park
Barton
Carroll Magness Hurt by Fireworks at Fourth of July Display
Carroll Magness suffered lacerations on both wrists and hands and on his chest and hips from a torpedo exploding near him during the Fourth of July fireworks. The rocket failed to ascend and exploded on pavement, but he was treated at a physician's office and is reported to be recovering.
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Carroll Magness
L. F. Marshall Former Sheriff Dies at Sidney
L F Marshall former sheriff of Comanche county died at his Sidney home on Monday July 6 at 5 pm. He was buried at Zion Hill cemetery under Odd Fellows with Rev Lambreth of Rising Star officiating. Born July 19 1854 in Bell county Texas he came to Comanche in 1858 and lived there until his death. He married Ellen Tomlinson in 1876 and later Dosie Walker in 1902. seven children survive or are in home orders: Mrs W P Weaver Goldthwaite Mrs W G Pinson Capulin NM Elda and Felda at home plus one son who died young. all were with him as he fell ill. He served as sheriff from 1921 to 1925 and was a leading pioneer citizen of Comanche county.
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L. F. Marshall
Comanche County
Comanche
Sidney
Zion Hill Cemetery
The
Odd Fellows
Rev
Lambreth
Rising Star
Lewis
Bell County
Texas
Ellen Tomlinson
W. P. Weaver
Goldthwaite
W. G. Pinson
Capulin
N. M
Dosie Walker
S. Cameron
Stephenville
Elda
Felda
Zion Hi
Indian Creek Annual Celebration Picnic and Funeral Absence
About 150 friends gathered at Indian Creek for a Fourth of July picnic and celebration with arrangements led by W A Tipps and helpers Elmer Thomas, Mr Kearney and Doc Stewart. Rev Asbury McGuire of Fort Worth attended before his death after a long illness. Comanche county citizens mourn his death and many from Comanche attended the funeral Tuesday.
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Indian Creek
W. A. Tipps
Elmer Thomas
Mr. Kearney
Doc Stewart
Asbury McGuire
Fort Worth
Bids on Dam to Be Renewed by Council Tuesday
Mayor J. R. Eanes announced bids for the Comanche dam contract will be received Tuesday. Work is expected to start about ten days after the contract is let.
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J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Comanche Melon Growers Tour Weatherford Visit
Comanche melon growers toured Weatherford revealing two buyer firms will represent Comanche this season. Visitors met at courthouse lawn, then toured fields with J B Alvis and J R Fleming representatives guiding and promising top market prices. Reverends and local growers discussed planting, cultivation, and pruning practices emphasizing vine growth and quality.
Watermelon Growth Aims Highlighted At Reed Revival
A Sunday revival at Newbury will feature Rev. J C Boyd of Comanche and singer J O Wetzel of Ennis with an invitation to all. The article extols melon farming, stressing labor, vine care, row orientation, and the claim that a acre of melons yields as much as multiple acres of cotton and corn.
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Newbury
J. C. Boyd
Comanche
J. O. Wetzel
Ennis
Messer
First Sale of Melons in Comanche
Comanche reports its first big lot of watermelons shipped today by John King. The 350 melons were divided with one load sent to Hamilton and the remaining fruit to Brownwood. King plans to ship a carload of first class melons next week.
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Comanche
John King
Hamilton
Brownwood
John
The Future of Comanche Schools Tax Battle Ahead
Comanche taxpayers face a crucial tax vote to sustain school finances. Without funds, salaries shrink and the high school could lose years of operation. The piece argues for stable pay to attract qualified teachers, improve library books, and maintain college pathways for graduates.
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State Department of Education
Comanche High School
Revival Meeting at Methodist Church Starts Sunday
The revival meeting will begin at the Methodist church this Sunday and continue to Sunday July 26. Gospel musicians and evangelistic workers Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Bonney will lead the music. Services are daily at 10 30 a m and 8 15 p m at the tabernacle.
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Methodist Church
Bonney
Gerald E. Bonney
Tabernacle
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G. R. Pratt Farm
GLUB
Weatherford
Court House
J. B. Alvis
J. B. Alvis Company
P. K. Mackey
G. R. Pratt
J. C. Boyd, Jr
Robert Jones
Henry Jones and Sons
Armon, Ewell and Nile
Mr. Mackey
Rev. Boyd
Claude Babb
C. M. Winstead
J. R. Fleming
Clarence Davis
Davis
Wylie Messer
Tom Watson
de Leon
Mr. Davis
Mr. Messer
Noor
Parker County
Comanche Schools
Reval Meeting Methodist Church
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