Truth serum tests administered in murder case trials
A group including Walter Willman Gibbs Howard and Ed Walker charged in Jack McCurdy death underwent truth serum tests Monday in Brownwood. Dr House and attorney Gib Callaway supervised in the Masonic building with observers present. tests showed drowsiness and varied responses as questions were asked about the McCurdy killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Willman
Gibbs Howard
Ed Walker
Jack McCurdy
Linsse
Howard
Willman
Gib Callaway
de KE
House of
Wright
Proctor
Ned Snyder
Brownwood
Walter
Early
Anl Sheriffert
House
Dr. Honse
Gib Catha- Way
Ell
Jack McQurdy
Big picnic and barbecue planned by Sons of Rest
The Sons of Rest prepare for a large Comanche county picnic next Thursday with a free barbecue and entertaining program. Citizens join in the effort as organizers consider a stunt flyer and airplane. Read the page announcement for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Rest
Comanche County
Oats Exports Reach Twenty-Five Cars This Season
About 25 cars of oats have been shipped from Comanche this season, buyer PL St. Clair of Higginbothams says, representing roughly half the local crop. A full market exists with futures at 46 cents opening and sales at or above that price, boosting farmer expectations for higher returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
St. Clair
Higginbothams
Hoff Finds Wide Interest in County Fair Boost
Veff president of Comanche County Fair reports strong local interest as residents prepare exhibits. Hoff has toured Mills and Hamilton counties boosting the fair and promoting livestock entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Veff
Comanche County
Bair
Plo
Mills
Hamilton
Inquest Testimony on McCurdy Death Divides Town
Witnesses deny involvement in Jacok McCurdy killing with Howard and Mrs. Howard speaking most. Several claim memory gaps or contradictory statements while Gib Calhnoway praises the drug tests and Dr House for uncovering truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacok McCurdy
Howard
Walker
Mrs. Howard
Witman
Parl Henry
Willman
McCurdy
Leon
Willman's
Bart Henry
House
Old Soldiers Honor Day Draws Veterans To Comanche Event
A gathering of Confederate veterans and widows in Comanche celebrated a day of reminiscence with 22 Confederate vets and one Union soldier among 150 to 200 attendees. Judge W. J. Oxford spoke on Civil War history while music and a large dinner followed. Organizers W. J. Jenkins and L. F. P. Filkins led the program with assistance from local volunteers and many women who baked for the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Jenkins
Confederate Veterans
L. F P. Filkins
Sons of Confederate Veterans’ Camp
W. J. Oxford
Stephenville
YY. W. Holmes
Tabernacle
Band Concert Sunday At Court House Lawn
A band concert will be held Sunday at 4 p m on the court house lawn. The public from rural communities and neighboring towns is invited to attend.
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Court House Lawn
Water Melon Growers to Meet Saturday P M
J O Jones president and G R Pratt secretary announce a meeting of the Water Melon Growers Association in the office of County Agent J A Barton at the courthouse tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock The meeting aims to discuss shipping melons and handle other business Each member urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Jones
G. R. Pratt
Water Melon Growers Association
J. A. Barton
Court House
Political Speaking At Sipe Springs Next Monday Night
Announcement invites the public to a political speaking event at Sipe Springs at 8 50 a m on Monday July 21. Circulars have been distributed to promote the gathering and attendees are welcome.
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Sipe Springs
Mrs. H. Burks Suffers Broken Arm in Accident
Friends learn with regret of an accident Tuesday night at the Burks family home near Comanche in which Mrs. H. Burks sustained a broken arm after a wheelbarrow tipped over while she sat on it following supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Burks
Comanche
Club Boys to Attend Encampment Near Comanche
Comanche county boys will meet at 9 this morning to travel to the encampment at John McDonald’s, with field events, stock and poultry judging, a big barbecue, and talks by Dr. Henderlite and others. Livestock, poultry, corn judging and A&M short course interest are noted. Lions Club funds courtesy of events. several local leaders and farmers planning to attend.
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Comanche Country Club
Brazil
G. E. Henderlite
Presbyterian Church
Comanche
John McDonald’s
South Leon
Hamilton Road
Barton
Comyn
Sidney
Bibb
Imola
Beattie
Gustine
Proctor
Henderlite
A. J. Gray
J. R. Eanes
H. F. Short
de Leon
Winston Scurry
J. W. Luker
H. J. R. Gille
A. Barton
Lions Club of
Comanche County
A. & M. College
J. A. Barton
N. H. Payne
R. W. Fielder
A. D. Pettit
College Station
W. B. Bizzell
Europe
Post Office Opens Bonus Form Help In Comanche
World war veterans may obtain blanks for bonus applications at the Comanche post office. Postmaster Sullivan says he will assist any veteran in filling out the forms whenever time allows.
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Comanche
Sullivan
The Busy Workers
A short verse describes children at play bringing joy as sadness and tears fade. Fairy wings carry smiles and gladness to chase away frowns. Laughter arrives to lift gloom and brighten days for D. K. D.
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Major M Leary
Major Samuel H. McLeary United States coast artillery officer is missing authorities search woods and streams near Canton North Carolina after his bloodstained car was found. He passed Raleigh July 2 en route to Fort Moultrie and vanished July 3. Governor Neff of Texas requests search and the War Department acts.
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Asheville
N. Y
Samuel H. McLeary
United States Coast Artillery
Canton
N. c
McLeary
Raleigh
Norfolk
Fort Moultrie
S. C
Neff
Texas
Morrison
North Carolina
War Department
H. A. Summer
Canton Police
Columbia
D. C
Vis
Boll weevil poison liquid used by several farmers
County Agent J A Barton reports boll weevil poison in liquid form is being used on farms of B H Rauhut Oscar Callaway Frank Fields Tom Sliger and others with tests to confirm results. He urges farmers to plow cotton every eight to ten days not to throw dirt but drag it to dry fallen squares and aid boll weevil control. Endorsed by years of service and state figures reelection sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Barton
B. H. Rauhut
Oscar Callaway
Frank Fields
Tom Sliger
Mr. Barton
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A. J. Morton
W. F. Elkins
J. B. Smith
R. Ward
A. J. Moore
Harriet Brightman
F. H. Neely
Mary Merwin
Hardy Slider
Paris Smith
D. Chas. Clarke
A. W. Palmer
Chauncey Merwin
Ina DB. Kemp
Janice Goodson
Elizabeth Little
San Angelo
Miss Little
Helen
Mary Elizabeth Merwin
Katherine Bradshaw
Marian Lucile Donaire
Charlie Jones
Ruby Starr
Dad” Webb
Dan Long
L. B. Rus
Russell
I. L. Morris
Chism
Wilson
J. J. Hicks
60Th Georgia
J. W. Holleman
Bradford's Artillery
Pontotoc County
Miss
Stephenson
Hardee
A. Adcock
Georgia
Guess
Johnson
R. A. Jackson
385Th
Thomas
Army of the Potomac
Lee
Louisiana
H. F. Len Williams
J. M. Hood
1St
Mississippi Cavalry
Armstrong
Cheatham
van Dern
Alabama
Pettis
Hood
G. A. Bruton
19Th Lousiana
Gibson
Stephen
Army of Tennessee
Rh. M. Garner
21St
Georgia Infantry
Trimble
Ewell
Jackson
Alabama Cavalry
Clanton
Alabama Volunteers
J. M. McCrary
10Th
Arkansas Cavalry
Cabbell
Mr. Boone
G. W. Acker
129Th
Ilinois
M. A. Holland
J. W. Holland
Forrest
Cavalry
A. L. Hamilton
J. B. Tunnell
Beall
Parson’s
Smith County
Minta Holmsley
J. M. Helmsley
J. A. Holman
Terry
Texas Rangers
Lyman Brightman
Goliad
8Th
Texas Infantry
R. L. Taylor
Mississippi
Gilmer
H. F. Neely
Gurley
W. A. Boykin
Leon County
J. J. Franklin
Sam Bishop
Bell County
Armo
Austin
J. P. Burks
Logal Farmers
Jackie Comens
All Star
Buck Jones
You
Major M’leary
Major McLeary
T. L. Hutchison
J. H. McLeary
Supreme Court of
Porto Rico
Mesdames
Oscar
Gib Calalway
Kate Prude
M. Ocureton
Dara
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