Automobile thefts hit Comanche area after midnight
Thieves targeted four residences in Comanche's housing area on Monday night. A spare tire was stolen from J. F. Tate's car, a front casing from Slider and Lacy's truck, three casings from S. P. Smith's car, a wheel and casing from Clyde House's car, all likely by an out of town suspect. Officers chase name as possible burglaries.
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Comanche
J. F. Tate
Lionell Slider
S. P. Smith
Clyde House
County Court to Decide on County Agent Retention
In a regular session the Commissioners Court agreed to retain the Cognity Agent if farming sentiment favors it. Citizens from multiple county areas attended a hearing and petitions from communities were presented urging continuation. Petitions from Van Dyke Comynsonville Sidney Beattie Stag Creek Fairview Duster and Energy were offered with talks by local residents.
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Commissioners Court
Morris
Mooey
No. 2
Luker
Freeman
Estes
Comanche County
van Dyke
Comynsonville
Sidney
Beattie
Stag Creek
Fairview
Duster
Energy
4-H Club
Marshall Carraway
C. S. Dry
Comyn
Texas
Tom Lacy
C. D. Statum
J. B. Cooper
Robert Jaynes
E. C. Wells
Langston
B. O. Carraway
J. L. Ellis
Democrat
Howard Short
de Leon
G.R. Pratt
G. B. Moore
Mr. Williams
Mr. Boynton
Brysonville
Announce New Jury Commission Appointed by Judge Luker
The County Court jury commission appointed by Judge R A Luker consists of J C Hooker De Leon Marion Wilkerson Comandis and B O Caraway energy. The commission met Monday and selected the jury list for the next six months.
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R. A. Luker
J. C. Hooker
de Leon
Marion Wilkerson
Comandis
Caraway
Energy
Revival Ends in Macksville Led by Rev. W A Thornton
Rev W A Thornton Baptist county missionary closes a nine day revival at Macksville Monday night. He reports a successful meeting with good attendance and spiritual impact.
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Macksville
W. A. Thornton
Baptist County Missionary
Thornton
Carroll County Auditor Reappointed for Next Term
Joe Edison reports that W. D. Carroll was reappointed county auditor on Friday. Carroll has held the office since 1919, with a salary of 1800 dollars per year.
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Joe Edison
W. D
Postpone Boy Scout Encampment at San Saba
Rev Noel P Wilkinson scout master announces the Comanche Boy Scouts encampment at San Saba has been postponed until August 8 due to the County Wide Revival. Fancy shaped watch crystals fitted in one hour service. J B Hamilton Jeweler.
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Noel P. Wilkinson
Comanche Boy Scouts
San Saba
J. B. Hamilton
Bettis and Gibbs to Open Coleman Store in September
Bettis and Gibbs announce a new Coleman store to be opened around September first with Mrs Winnie Blatherwick in charge after her return from Coleman. Mrs Nannie Wade Shelton will manage the Comanche store as planned, marking the chain’s fifth location.
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Winnie Blatherwick
Coleman
Bettis and Gibbs
Blatherwick
Nannie Wade Shelton
May
Bettis
Ors
Brownwood
Henry Gibbs
County Wide Meeting Draws Record Attendance Expected
Comanche County prepares for a Sunday gathering drawing churches from many communities. The event features three services led by Dr. Hogg with additional talks at the tabernacle and churches, plus music by Rev. Goodmaster and Misses Rice and Hogg. The Lake Banes grove hosts noon meals and social time. No swimming allowed.
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Court House
Lake Banes
Comanche
Dr. Hogg
Hogg
Goodmaster
Rice
Day 11 Schedule At Tabernacle And Churches
Dr Hogg speaks on Appreciation at 11 A M at Tabernacle with 3 30 P M address on The Devil s Cash Register for men and boys only. Rev S J T Williams addresses women at Baptist Church and Miss Bessie Rice leads youth at Presbyterian. 8:00 P M Dr Hogg speaks on What Will You Do With Jesus.
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Tabernacle
S. J. T. Williams
Baptist Church
Bessie Rice
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Hogg
Jesus
Fourth Annual Encampment of Comanche County 4-H Club Members
The Fourth Annual Encampment opened with good attendance despite intermittent rain. 74 boys registered by morning. girls from county sections arrived with boys unable to reach town. Opening meeting moved to court house lawn. dormitory use planned in the courthouse. Activities included tours of local plants and farms, judging, games, and club presentations led by Walter Burton.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Barton
District Court Room
Eanes
Luker
Wilkinsorf
Walter Burton
Dallas S
Court House
Will Hogg
Callaway Firms Line Up 750 Foot Oil Test Near Comanche
A 750 foot deep test well is planned by Cleve Callaway and associates on the Manning property northeast of Hasse, eight miles north of Comanche. The project targets a deep oil pool across a 1000 acre block with prior wells showing sand and potential oil and gas prospects. Local officials expect drilling to begin after geologists assess the site amid the De Leon area baby finding story.
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Cleve Callaway
Sipe Springs
Hasse
Comanche
Oil Fraternity
Mr. Callaway
Gillette
Carlaway
Comanche Merchants Close Mornings for County Meeting
We the merchants and business men of Comanche agree to close our places of business one hour 10 to 11 A M each business day except Saturday due to the County Wide Meeting now in progress. Beginning today July 12 listing many shops and firms.
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Comanche
Higginbotham Bros. and Co
Wm. Reese Co
Massingill
Rowlands
Burts Grocery
Novits
Hamilton Drug Co
Bettis and Gibbs
Z. H. Bishop
Slider and Lacy
S. P. Smith
Tri-Cities Gas Co
Mrs. Bishop
C.F. Williams
Bob Stanton
Edwards Tailor Shop
Owl Confectionery
M. Atwood
F. W. Bradshaw
A and P. Tea Co
Three Charged in Liquor Raid on De Leon Highway
Officers Denny Conner and J W Ash raided a filling station on the De Leon Highway between De Leon and Dublin last Tuesday afternoon about four. Fifty bottles of alleged beer were seized. Tom Mahon, operator, faced two selling liquor charges and was released on bond.
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Denny Conner
J. W. Ash
de Leon
Dublin
Tom Mahon
Rev Thornton At Rock Church Meeting This Week
Rev W A Thornton conducts a meeting at Rock Church reporting keen interest and strong attendance.
Boyd To Conduct Newburg Revival
Rev. J. C. Boyd, pastor of North Fort Worth Baptist Church, will begin a revival at Newburg on Sunday, July 24. He has conducted the revival there each year since becoming pastor at the Comanche Baptist Church.
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J. C. Boyd
North Fort Worth
Baptist Revival Set to Begin in Sidney
Preparations completed for Sidney annual revival at the Baptist Church. Two services daily expected. Rev. Scott the pastor notes a great meeting ahead.
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Sidney
The
Baptist Church
Scott
Farm Bureau to Hold Meeting in Comanche County
G R Pratt secretary announces a Comanche County Farm Bureau Association meeting at the Courthouse on Wednesday July 20 at 2 o clock. R E Buchanan Division Supervisor of the Texas Farm Bureau will discuss county work and urges all members to attend.
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G. R. Pratt
Comanche County Farm Bureau Association
R.E. Buchanan
Texas Farm’ Bureau Association
Four to Eight Club Execs Plan 4-H Fair Encampment
The Executive Committee of the 4-H clubs met in the district court room last Friday to discuss plans for the 4-H fair. They decided to postpone the encampment to a later date and to continue work on the fair arrangements through the week.
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