Classification of Rural Schools of Comanche Co
The County School Trustees met in Comanche on July 18 to finalize the rural school classifications. One and three grade schools include Mexico, Mercers Creek, Theks Corner, Mount Valley, Bryson, Shiloh, Pleasant Valley and Midway. five to six grades with privileges. many others listed by grade level and privilege. Independent districts may negotiate with county trustees for instruction within legal distance. The board, reviewing registers and teacher suggestions, aligns with the State Course of Study and invites complaints at the August meeting in Comanche. W. D. Jenkins signs as acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Hensley
J. F. Redwine
R. L. Eaton
W. P. Robertson
Comanche
Mexico
Mercers Creek
Theks Corner
Mount Valley
Bryson
Shiloh
Pleasant Valley
Midway
Brooks
Fellowship
Dingler
Mercers Gap
Gum Spgs
Swan Hill
Cox
Jacksonville
Democrat
Tlarmany
Halcomb
Live Oak Grove
Mt. Pleasant
Ninevah
Mt. View
Lebanon
Miller
Armstrong
Loberson Springs
Liberty
Brysonville
Walnut
Hog Creek
Amity
Shraum
Pounds
Lehanna
Oak Grove
Indian Mountain
Cross Roads
Roads
Macksville
Buffalo
Duncan
Cathey
Ebenezer
Fleming
Suez
Grahams Chapel
Elm Grove
Willow Br
Arbor Spr
Briar Grove
Gap
Newburg
Custer
Hazeldell
Oliver Springs
Baggett
Energy
St. Joe
Rock Bluff
Trinity
Hebron
Soda Springs
Cotton Grove
Lamkin
van Dyke
Wilson
Bibb
Beattie
Theney
Downing
Sipe Springs
W. D. Jenkins
Safety First Laxative Candy Ad at Noyal Figsen
An ad urges readers to avoid constipation with Noyal's Figsen candy tablets described as a mild effective aid to nature. It promotes a ten cent box at Nyal Quality Drug Store and credits Paris Smith. J R Eanes & Co offers to handle grain risks.
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Noyal
Nyal Quality Drug Store
Paris Smith
Grove's Tasteless Chilli Tonic Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and health booster. It emphasizes the tonic contains quinine and iron and is labeled tasteless, claiming malaria prevention and bodily strength benefits.
Farm Home for Sale Near Comanche Texas
132 9-10 acres with 55 acres cultivated and balance pasture and woodland. Includes a new six room residence, good barn, fine pecan orchard, windmill water system, well, tank and piping. Well fenced and offered as a bargain for quick sale by T. R. Burt Comanche Texas RF D No 5.
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Comanche
T. R. Burt
Texas
Insurance offer for grain in Comanche County
J R Eanes and Company advertise grain insurance across Comanche county with claims of reasonable rates and broad coverage. The notice highlights ease of access and local presence for farmers seeking risk protection.
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Comanche County
J. R. Eanes & Co
Beattie News Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses
Mrs Tom Black has been sick for some time Albert Clark of Benjamin visited relatives bringing his young bride Albert has earned a good name Bing Bingham is on the sick list Charlie Clark was bitten by a copperhead on the first Sunday and is recovering Mrs Snowing Halbrooks from near Hamlin visited relatives Emma Butler and daughter Odie visited relatives Will Andress and family and Mrs Arthur Bates visited Uncle Jim Andress and family John Butler has been sick but improving McCorkle remains in poor health Crops look good except cotton damaged by boll weevil Some farmers plowed cotton under to plant feed
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Tom Black
Albert Clark
Benjamin
Albert
Bing Bingham
Charlie Clark
Snowing Halbrooks
Hamlin
Emma Butler
Miss Odie
Will Andress
Arthur Bates
Jim Andress
John Butler
McCorkle
Dry Weather and Weevils Plague Copperas Prairie Area
The Copperas Prairie Gap region endures hot dry conditions with corn only halfway grown and cotton yet to be planted. Crop prospects are poor amid a drought and boll weevil pressure, with migration and toil for harvesters noted. Community notices list visitors, travels, and local concerns across Sidney Energy and Harmony areas.
Pleasant Valley News Personal Notices From Gap
Bud Wilson and family visited Mr. Harrison at Gap Sunday. Jim Morris and family started to Spur Wednesday but returned Sunday due to Mrs. Morris being bitten by a spider. Mr. and Mrs. W F Holland left for Milburn to visit their daughter. Mr Parnell has preached to a large crowd. Miss Mabel Arnold of near May visits her aunt Mrs Collie Holland. Bob Morris and family went to Gustine last week. Mrs Morris’s niece Miss Mina Dingler spent a few weeks with them. Misses Jewel Morton and Emma Holland visited Mr Franklin’s Sunday. Harrison Jones and family have…
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G. L. Garrison
Gap
Eastland
Perry Wagnon
Si] Paso
May
EB. S. Vancle Ave
Harmony
Newburg
W. O. Garrison
Sidney
H. L. Burnett
Earl
Lonnie Reece
W. SH. Reece
J. R. Reece
Energy
Newton Steel
Harmon Adams
W. O. Lane
C. J. Graham Jr
McCullough County
C.J
Nettie Steel
Newt
Lass Steel
Cody Donaho
Alrs
Ellis Donaho
W. F. Vaneleave
Rev. Bryant
Near Blanket
Floyd Rasberry
Rasberry
Abilene
Bud Graham
Ed Parker
Elmer Rogers
Oklahoma
Bud Wilson
Gustine
Mrs. Morris
Mina Dingler
Jewel Morton
Emma Holland
Community notes from Gap area church and visits
Attendees at a Christian meeting in Gap this week included Misses Anna Steward Lula Lusk and Lola Sides who spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Mable Morris and her cousin Cat McDaniel. Charlie and Geo Kay of Walnut attended church here Tuesday evening.
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Gap
Anna Steward
Lula Lusk
Lola Sides
Mable Morris
Cat McDaniel
Charlie
Geo. Kay
Walnut
Local Farm Life Chronicle Notes and Visits
Thrashing dominates farm work as the community stays busy. Mrs. W A Luker improves after a spider bite. Bart Taylor and family made a business trip to Comanche Saturday. Mrs. J P Ewing left Thursday for a visit with her mother. John Luker returns home from A M College for a while. Miss Omie Taylor visited Miss Rudie Rogers Sunday. Mr and Mrs Silas Richey visited Mr and Mrs John Gaines Sunday.
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W. A. Luker
Bart Taylor
Comanche
J. P. Ewing
John Luker
A. & M. College
Omie Taylor
Rudie Rogers
Silas Richey
John Gaines
Gustine Community News Finds Health Good After Picnic
Health of the Gustine area is good. A large crowd attended the Gustine picnic on the 8th and 9th. Visitors include Mrs. Tuton of San Antonio and William Richey of Millwalka Wisconsin. Local residents and relatives traveled to prayers, dances, and fishing trips.
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Gustine
Tuton
San Antonio
William Richey
Millwalka
Wis
Etta Smith
DeLeon
Woman's Bible Club Meets for June Session
The June meeting of the Woman's Bible Club drew a good crowd despite heat. Mrs. Ory led as the group finished Exodus with a witty exposition by Mrs. J H McMillan and a quiz led by Mrs. W W Kilpatrick. Next Thursday July 22 is the fourth Thursday meeting at the usual time led by Mrs. Paris Smith on Leviticus. Members voted to continue the club through the summer.
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Woman’s Bible Club
Ory
J. H. McMillan
W. W. Kilpatrick
Levitieus
Paris Smith
Are You Feeling Fit and Healthy Kidney Pills Ad
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills support kidney health by helping the organs cast out poisons causing backache, rheumatism, and various kidney and bladder troubles, promoted by The Wm. Reese Co.
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Wm. Reese
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Clyde Tunnell and Miss Mattie E. Taylor along with J. B. Lewis and Miss Minnie Killian obtained marriage licenses. The record notes two additional pairing details for the period.
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Clyde Tunnell
Mattie E. Taylor
J. B. Lewis
Minnie Killian
Automobiles Registered in Comanche Area
J T Hendrix of Comanche Route 4 registered a Ford with number 195. H E Powers of Blanket registered overland vehicle number 197. Higginbotham Bros. Co of Comanche registered a Saxon with number 196.
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J.T. Hendrix
Comanche
Ford
H. E. Powers
Blanket
Overland
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Saxon
Nyal’s Figsen Laxative Candy Lozenge Ad
Paris Smith recommends Nyal’s Figsen as a mild laxative candy lozenge suited to any constitution. Boxes priced 10¢ 25¢ and 50¢.
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Nyal
Paris Smith
One Dose BromO Quinine Promise in Ad for Cold Cure
A vintage ad touts Bromo Quin ine as the sole remedy to end a cold in one day. It urges readers to call for the full name Laxa Tive Bruo Quinine and mentions a signature by ELW.GrRovr. The copy claims it stops coughing and treats a cold quickly.
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Laxa
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. D. Chas Clark on Tuesday. Miss Eula Clark and Bonnie Rouselle of Brownwood assisted in serving refreshments. The Comanche young people enjoyed a season rich dance at the skating rink with music by the Fred and Ethel Hayes band. Several Stephenville youths attended, arriving on the two o'clock train and leaving the next morning, including Misses Coke Ruby Hatty Davis Mary Hawkins and Miss Cowan and Messrs Higginbotham Crotty Neblett Neil and Creswell.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
D. Chas
Clark
Eula Clark
Bonnie Rouselle
Brownwood
Comanche
Fred and Ethel Hayes
Stephenville
Coke
Ruby
Hattie Davis
Mary Hawkins
Miss Cowan
Higginbotham
Crotty
Neblett
Neil
Creswell
Miss Christine Donaho Hosts Card Party for Friends
Miss Christine Donaho entertained several girl friends Wednesday afternoon at her home. The gathering featured hearts and other games with Laura Lou Waring winning the top prize and Benita Webb the consolation. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother. Attendees included Laura Lou Waring, Louise Burks, Benita Webb, Frances Or, Merva Carson, and Maidie Williams.
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Christine Donaho
Laura Lou Waring
Benita Webb
Louise Burks
Frances Orand
Merva Carson
Maidie Williams
Lawn Party Honors Quilitch and Grand At Harris Home
Mr and Mrs E W Harris hosted a Tuesday lawn party for their niece Louise Quilitch of Trinidad Colorado and Frances Grand of Waco. The event featured Bruns and Hearts games, prizes won by Laura Lou Waring and Bill Reeves with Marion Waring as consolation, plus refreshments and more games. Attendees included Louise Quiliteh Frances Orand Louise Burks Marion and Laura Lou Waring Marie Reeves Maidee Williams Christine Donaho Merna Carson Nellie Eanes Minnie Sleek Mary Moodie John D Waring William Chilton Harold Williams Jerome Kearby Bill Reeves Lane Godbold Bill Scurry Fred Holman Jamie Clark Tom F Reese Roy Bradshaw Frank Dunn Oscar Hill and was assisted by Mrs J B Chilton Miss Mary and Rita Harris and Miss French of Kanfman.
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E. W. Harris
Louise Quilitch
Trinidad
Colorado
Frances Grand
Waco
Bnuco
Laura Lou Waring
Bill Reeves
Marion Waring
J. B. Chilton
Mary and
Rita Harris
Miss French
Kanfman
Miss Frances Orand Honored At Bunco Party
Miss Lucile Bruton hosted a bunco gathering for Frances Orand of Waco at a suburban home. Louise Quilitch won every game and received a middy tie while Laura Lou Waring earned two handkerchiefs for low score. A two course luncheon followed with a playful forfeits rule. Guests included Marion and Laura Lou Waring Christine Donaho Louise Burks Madie Williams Louise Quilitch Frances Orand Merna Carson and Ida May Switzer.
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Lucile Bruton
Frances Orand
Waco
Bunco
Louise Quiliteh
Laura Lou Waring
Marion Waring
Elizabeth Rogers
Minnie Cunningham
Misses Marion
Christine Donaho
Louise Burks
Madie Williams
Louise Quilitch
Merna Carson
Ida May Switzer
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertising Copy
Wanted Now. Right now hay fever and asthma distress drive demand for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The remedy that brought relief to thousands in prior years is urged to stop suffering. Contains no opiates. The Wm. Reese Co.
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Foley
Wm. Reese
Beauty and Digestion Promise from Chamberlain Tablets
An advertisement proclaims beauty and health link with good digestion and praises Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion issues. It notes availability everywhere and targets women with a confidence tone.
Best Kit Weather Tonic Promises Strength in Heat
GEOVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC is advertised to enrich the blood and strengthen the whole system to endure the hot summer. The claim emphasizes fortifying the body against depressing heat and fatigue.
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GEOVE
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Baxter Brothers
Messaline
Gingham
East Side Square
Colgate’s
Comanche, Texas
Beattie News
Copperas Prairie and Gap
Pleasant Valley News
Graham Chapel
Baggett News
G.S. Richey
Will Roberson
Elmer Holden
Billie Rambo
Noah Dingler
Proctor
Dublin
Leslie Kennedy
Near Gustine
Corine Luker
Cyril Luker
Eva Thompson
Arthur Hugo
W. V. Holden
E. D. Holden
Beatrice Robertson
Sam Hancock
Chamberlain
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