Comanche County Census Figures Released in 1940 Edition
Census release shows Comanche County population at 19 244 in 1940, up from 18 435 in 1930, with gains across adjacent counties Palo Pinto and Taylor. City of Comanche population listed at 3 213, De Leon at 1 970, and district-wide farm counts rising. district totals show 230 173 people and 238 675 farms in 1939 to 1940 updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
U. S. Department
Palo Pinto and
Taylor
Anche
de Leon
Jesse Cyman
Abilene
Eshenville
Manche
Onty
Aliahan
Stland
Rath
Isher
Alo Pinto
Hackelford
Allahan
Astland
Sidney Rally Date Changes To July 18
Notice to candidates that the revival meeting in Sidney has been rescheduled from July 19 to July 18. The committee asks all candidates to cooperate with the updated timing and attend the meeting at the new date.
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Sidney
Farmers Meeting Set for Sidney Tonight
The Farmers Cheese and Produce Co of Comanche sponsors a Sidney community meeting Friday at 8 30 p m at Sidney High School. Highlights include E R Bulday phonograph talks on trench silos, film on silos dairy cow feeding dairy stock turkey production and more. Donald Duck Comedy shown with prizes. all invited to attend with family. A similar meeting occurred last night at Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cheese and Produce Company of Comanche
Sidney
Sidney High School
E. R. Bulday
Trench Silos
Farmers Cheese and Produce Company
Beattie
Frank Phifer Buys Ike Phifer Service Station
Frank Phifer purchased the Ike Phifer Service Station on West Main Street South across Higginbotham Wholesale Warehouse. Osborn Kirkland will operate the new site for Frank while Ike Phifer plans to sell fruit from peach and plum crops before pursuing another business. Phifer has run service stations for ten years and built a sizable trade.
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Prank Phifer
Ike Phifer
West Main Street
Higginbotham Wholesale Warehouse
Phifer
Sidney Street
Osborn Kirkland
Frank
Frank Phifer
Rallies Schedule Draws Growing Political Interest
Voters show rising interest in county rallies held by candidates. Rallies begin at 8 30 p m across the county with Gustine Proctor Rucker Sidney De Leon Duster Comanche on set dates July 12 16 17 18 20 22 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Proctor
Rucker
Sidney
de Leon
Duster
Comanche
Huett Speaks on Tithing at Fort Worth Riverside Baptist
Clarence L. Huett of Comanche delivered the principal address at Riverside Baptist Church in Fort Worth on Sunday focusing on tithing. Rev. Bradley Allison, pastor of the same church, led a revival last winter and Huett has given several tithing talks at other local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Huett
Comanche
Riverside Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Bradley Allison
Huett
Absentee Voting Opens in First Primary
Absentee voting for the first primary began and will run through Wednesday July 24 per County Clerk Mary Fields. Those away on election day may submit ballots in the county office or request the form by mail or in person. Ballots must be received by July 24. Second expense reports are due July 15 to 19. All candidates filed first reports on time per County Chairman R. L. Lane.
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Mary Fields
Fields
Zephyr School House Project Under Way in Brownwood
Construction of a 60000 dollar Zephyr school building and four residences begins as a WPA project. Founding digging started July 1 for a native stone structure including gymnasium auditorium and four classrooms with a second floor utility room. About 40 men employed under Zephyr superintendent J P Guilion and WPA supervisor BE Gleaton. Old Zephyr school torn down after cyclone around 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyr
Byron Yeaker
M. L. Smith
Modie Glass
Shipping Estate
R. L. Kirkpatrick
J. P. Guilion
Gustine Man Dies of Pistol Wounds at Mother's Home
Tom Matthews Jr. 33 years 7 months died from self inflected pistol wounds found at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at his mother's Gustine residence. He had returned recently after illness cancer of the stomach. Funeral services were held Monday at the residence. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by mother, three brothers Mack Ray Sam, six sisters Maud Connally Ruby Brantley Jolin Armour Loise McDonald Johnnie Watson and Alice Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Matthews, Jr
Gustine
W. M. Scott
Brownwood
R. M. McGinnis
Scott
Evergreen Cemetery
Gustine Mercantile Company
Matthews
Tom Matthews
Mack
Ray
Sam Matthews
Maud Connally
West Plains
Ruby Brantley
Menard
Jolin Armour
Loise McDonald
Rochelle
Johnnie Watson
Stamford
Alice Matthews
Methodist Revival Progressing Nicely
The First Methodist Church revival meeting in Brownwood grows in interest as Rev. D. A. Chisholm preaches in an old fashioned style. Services are at 10 10 a m and 8 15 p m daily with Saturday night service at 8 15. Sunday School target is 250. the meeting continues through next week with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
D. A. Chisholm
Brownwood
Old Settlers Reunion Planned at Lake Eanes
Miss Roberta Schmale of Kansas speaks for the Townsend movement in Fleming Oak about the Annual Old Settlers Reunion at Lake Eanes. L. H. Creamer of Comanche announces events for August 8 and 9 with committees, crowds, and entertainments including a carnival, rides, and a four-act program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Settlers
Lake Eanes
Roberta Schmale
Kansas
Speas
Townsend
Fleming, Oak
L. H. Creamer
Comanche
Eanes
Thearniv
Randle
Harmony Revival Begis July 21 at Har areh
Harmony Revival begins July 21 at the Harmony Methodist Church. Rev H J O Hearn will lead the event with assistance from Pastor O Hearn and local congregants. The annual service aims to bring community members together for worship and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Revival
Begis
Harareh
Wn Wood
H. J
O'Hearn
Winners of Prize Money at Comanche Rodeo Announced
Large crowds attended three performances of the Comanche Amateur Ropers Club rodeo on July 3 and 4. total prize money of 543 dollars awarded across calf roping wild cow milking steer riding and mad scramble with winners named from Comanche Lometa Blanket Stephenville and May among others.
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Comanche Amateur Ropers Club
Walter Hill
Comanche
Thalf
Willard Potts
Lometa
Charlie Conway
Brownwood
Charlie Bruce
May
Tom Low
Pat Smith
Low
Smith
Punk Swartz
Blanket
Swartz
A. J. Johnson
Whit Kinney
Stephenville
F. M. Palmer
Walter Hinl
San Saba
Wayne Ewing
Coleman
Bronco
Tower
Andrew Stewart
Malcomb Jernigan
Goldthwaite
Jim
Bramewood
Charlie F Bruce
Powell Hood
Jimmie Hooks
Jimmie Day
Fort Worth
Earl Albin
E. H. Gray
A.J. Johnson
J. W. Switzer
A. D Cock
Gustine
Frank Fish
Owens
Wayne Hooks
Senet Doe Chastine
Comane
Me Adams
Bi ‘Inarrin Meta
Comanche Chief Announces Political Edition Next Week
The Comanche Chief will publish a political edition eight days before the election to inform voters countywide. It will cover State, District, County, and Precinct news and invite messages from candidates and advertisers, urging business firms to reserve space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comaveche
Cope
FSA Extends Loan Application Period in Comanche County
The local FSA office will accept applications to purchase farms in Comanche County until July 20. No funds are available yet, but applications are being taken in case funds become available. Forms are at the PSA office in the Masonic Temple. This extends the prior deadline by 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.S.A
Comanche County
P.S.A
Masonic Temple
Gustine Girl Dies in Boat Capsize at Lake Dallas
Miss Rosaline Williamson 18 6 24 died Sunday when a boat carrying a picnic party on Lake Dallas capsized. She had attended beauty culture school in Dallas and was a Gustine High School graduate. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Gustine with interment in Siloam Cemetery. Survivors include her parents six brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Nie Rosaline Williamson
Lake Dallas
Star-Telegram
Miss Williamson
Dallas
Harrell Higginbotham
Dublin
Gustine Teachers Dee Graduate Work At San Marcos
Three hundred twenty five graduate students from 135 Texas towns comprise the largest graduate school enrollment at Southwest Texas State Teachers College since 1936. Mr and Mrs Worth Eargle of Gustine are enrolled this term which runs June 3 to July 13. The second term opens July 15 and closes August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Worth Eargle
Gustine
San Marcos
More Contributions To Red Cross Fund
Additional donations to the Red Cross Relief Fund are announced after the initial list. Contributions arrive from individuals and organizations including Miss Berta Goo on 3.00 and Texas P. & L. Co. amounts, with many residents and names such as Mrs. Herbert Goodson and Dora Greene listed among supporters.
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Red Cross Relief Fund
Aer Caomanche Bank
Berta Goo
Berta Kelso
Nokia Dunn
Jenkins
Herbert Goodson
Texas P. & L. Co
Effie Reeves
Dora Greene
A. Greene
Comanche Holds Notable July Fourth Celebration and Rodeo
A crowd estimated at ten to fifteen thousand attended Comanche’s July 4 celebration and rodeo. Hilton Burks places attendance at 10,000 with judges and locals touting the event as among the state’s best. Mrs. C. M. Albin won first prize for a chuck wagon entry, and awards went to Higginbotham Bros. & Company and Clay Building Material Company for beauty. Automobile race winners Dudley Brothers and Fagan Chevrolet Company are noted, along with bicycle race victors Richard Armstrong, Bill Wilkerson, and Charles Lane Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Brownwood
Hilton Burks
Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Albin
Higginbotham Bros. & Company
Dudley Brothers
Fagan Chevrolet Company
Driving & Chevrolet
Richard Armstrong
Bill Wilkerson
Anéy Charles Lane Dudley
Jimmie Harrison
Gustine
J. R. Thomarson
Route 1
Hoffman Expands Shoe Shelving At Busy Store
In response to a booming shoe business Hoffmans added two new shelving sections boosting the shoe department to a leading position. The change enhances interior appeal and eases customer selection of shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman's
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Mee
Bila
Cunty
C. L. Huett
Zephyr School
E. R. Gordon
Miss Schmale
Townsend Movement
San Antonio
Wightman Switzer
Cutting Horse
Clint Edgar
Comanc
Ear Albin
Potts
Alf Roping
Hix Bryson
Sid Burton
Pete Love
Joe Goore
Willard
Wild Cow
Pat
Adams
A. Wightman
Priddy
John W Gary
F. M Palmer
Harvis
Boogeghtower
Tom
Wayne
Adcock
M Millicjam
Mitchell
Wally
FSA
Gustine Girl
Red Cross
NEW Majestic Theatre
Richard Arlen
Andy Devine
the Man From
Montreal
Tex Ritter
Gladys George
Akim Taniroff
Adolph Menjou
Carol Landis
Henry Fonda
Jane Darwell
OLD Majestic Theatre
Jack Randall
Atk
Wild Horse Range
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