Comanche REA Dawns At Possum Kingdom Dam Dedication
Comanche REA led a large delegation at the Possum Kingdom Dam dedication near Mineral Wells on July 2. The event featured the Comanche Band and rival contingents from Dublin Stephenville Gainesville Itasca and Denton as the Brazos River Dam program announced soon to connect two thousand farmers families and cooperatives with electric transmission. Paul McMahon of Dallas announced that Robert B. Craig deputy administrator rural Electrification Administration will demonstrate telephonic communication over power lines with President Roosevelt and Senator Norris expected to speak to a Maryland farmer family via Washington. Mr and Mrs Tyson Scratchin and Mr and Mrs J C Galloway visited their sister and daughter Mrs Bill Stephens on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Wands
A. C. Thomas
Dublin
Stephenville
Gaines-ville
Itasca
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Brazos River
Texas Warm
Paul McMahon
Dallas
Ten Day Revival Set For Sidney Baptist Tabernacle
A ten day revival begins at the Sidney Baptist Tabernacle Friday night July 18. Rev W B Green of Houston will preach. The notice is signed by the soliciting committee R W Neal Jr J B Cooper and E C Seay and an accompanying advertisement is noted elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Baptist Tabernacle
R. W. Neal, Jr
J. B. Cooper
E. C. Seay
W. B. Green
Houston
WPA Canning Plant to Begin Operation in Comanche
The WPA canning center in Comanche will start operation in the summer, producing thousands of cans of beans peas okra squash tomatoes turnip greens spinach beets carrots and fruit for the 1941 1942 Comanche County school lunch program. WPA reports improved student nutrition with 47 664 meals served last year and notes higher attendance and better learning. Local garden and donor vegetables will be canned and returned to participating schools with credit toward next year’s lunches. 17 500 cans have already been delivered to Comanche for filling this summer as supplies permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County
WPA
Lampasas reunion site chosen for annual Marshall gathering
A large group of Marshalls and kin met in Lampasas for a July get acquainted event. Attendees from Tulsa Evant Energy Fort Worth Comanche Stephenville Hico Gatesville and other Texas towns planned a second Sunday July annual reunion with officers Joe Marshall C B Hunt and Truett Hunt elected. They praised the turnout and looked forward to a bigger gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Reed
Tulsa
Oklahoma
F. Marshall
Evant
Svar J. W. Marshall
Wesley Marshall
Pred Sassman
Lola McWilliams
Austin
Leora Cook
Gustine
Troy Morgan
Elroy Morgan
Energy
Terrell Marshall
Hugh Cox
Adamsville
Truett
Kenedy
Gertrude Brown
Gatesville
W. H. Marshall
Goldthwaite
C. E. Marshall
San Marcos
Ira E. Marshall
Handley
Clyde Marshall
Luther L. Marshall
Frank Jordan
Fort Worth
Troy Marshall
Joe Marshall
Marie
Charles Marshall
Elton McCullough
Comanche
J. M. Marshall
Stephenville
Marvin Marshall
Curtis Marshall
Hico
Tabernacle
Lampasas
C. B. (Bennett) Hunt Kenedy
Truett Hunt
Baylor A
Methodist Women Hold Meeting at Local Church
Mrs. Jenkins led the lesson of the Womens Society of the Methodist Church Monday afternoon. The program included Mesdames Mallard Williams and Shankle. Mrs. Joe Marshall hosted and served ice cream with cookies.
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Jenkins
Womens Society
the Methodist Church
Mesdames Mallard, Williams
Shankle
Joe Marshall
A P Store Ad Details 48 Hour Week Plan
A&P Food Store announces a five day work week for its employees in Comanche and other locations. Lawrence Smallwood, manager, says the schedule requires a 48 hour week. Local store hours run from 7 a.m. to 6 30 p.m.
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A&p
A&p Food
Comanche
Lawrence Smallwood
Transfer Deadlines Approaching for School District Moves
The County Superintendent reminds that transfer requests must be filed by the last day of July. A filed application automatically moves the child to the new district, while the County Board only approves after August 1. Parents must show a good reason and intend for the child to attend the receiving district.
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County Board of Education
First Methodist Church Sees Big Attendance and Faithful Shares
Last Sunday at the First Methodist Church Mrs. James Wilkerson joined on profession of faith as worshipers filled both inside and outside for the morning service. Sunday School attendance dipped slightly while evening events at Central Christian Church featured Bro Shepard of the Presbyterian Church. The pastor urged regular attendance and prayer, noting heat should not deter devotion.
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Methodist Church
James Wilkerson
Central Christian Church
Bro. Shepard
Presbyterian Church
Reese Named Liquor Inspector For Brownwood Area
John Reese a former Comanche County sheriff and Texas Ranger is assigned by the Texas Liquor Control Board to duties as an inspector in Brownwood and vicinity. He will work with Ray Hardwick who has served as a Brownwood liquor board agent for months. John Cooke of Abilene visits cousin Bill Stephens.
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John Reese
Comanche County
Texas Ranger
Texas Liquor Control Board
Brownwood
Mr. Reese
Ray Hardwick
Liquor Board
Peanut Growers To Receive AAA Marketing Cards
Peanut growers will receive three marketing cards under the 1941 Agricultural Conservation program for three years. Within quota cards allow penalty free marketing of the entire acreage. limited and excess cards impose penalties on amounts above set limits. Excess sales face a 3 cent per pound penalty unless delivered to the Secretary of Agriculture for crushing into oil. Accurate records will be kept by buyers and threshing machines and penalties accrue to the State AAA office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbery
Secretary of Agriculture
AAA
Presbyterian Church Services and Mission Talk Message
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Sermon at 11:00 a.m. The All Sufficiency of Christ. Union services at 8:00 p.m. Sermon The Church's Problem Solved. Young People's Meeting on current world crisis and missionary work. Home Mission Report to 1941 Assembly quotes and a welcome from Minister E. M. Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
United States
Republic
Assembly
Gods House
E. M. Shepard
John W. Coker Union Meeting Set for July 27
The annual John W. Coker union gathering will be held at Stag Creek on July 27, according to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Coker
Stag Creek
A Soldier Poem by John B Blackman
A soldier is labeled a nobody yet a majority are worthy defenders. The verse urges respect for those in uniform who protect the nation and asks why civilians condemn soldiers for drinking while they themselves drink. It ends with a plea to clasp the soldier’s hand.
Joe Rogers Hurt Seriously In Windmill Tower Fall
Joe J. Rogers, a Harmony farmer near seventy, fell from an eighteen foot windmill tower at his home while repairing it. He suffered a fractured skull, broken collar bone and internal injuries and was rushed to Brownwood hospital where doctors said he was on the verge of pneumonia late Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe J. Rogers
Harmony
Mr. Rogers
Brownwood Hospital
Rogers
Homer Thompson Rebuilding House in East Comanche
Homer Thompson local barber purchased a residence in East Comanche from Tom Carnes for 1000 dollars. He has installed a new roof and is remodeling the building to an up to date home. Lawrence Smallwood and daughter returned from East Texas and Galveston Friday. He resumed work as manager at the A P Food Store here Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Thompson
East Comanche
Tom Carnes
Thompson
Lawrence Smallwood
East Texas
Galveston
A&p
Tuesay
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Sutton Dudley Drugs
Tyson Scratchin
J. C. Galloway
Bill Stephens
Sidney
Dale Howard
First Methodist Church
E. R. Gordon
Reese
John Cooke
Abilene
Mrs.s. McKinzie
Beauty Shop
Worth Side Square
John B. Blackman
Army
Marines
Joe Rogers
Clarence Huett
Prop
Heston
Amaiaery
Krepe de Chine
Texas
Brownwood’s Leading Theatres
Vivien Leigh
Laurence Olivier
Hamilton
Lane
Jeffery Lynn
Ronald Reagan
Richard Arlen
Jean Parker
Helen Mack
Roger Pryor
Orrie Nelson
Harriet Hilliard
the Four Spirits of
Rhythm
Jane Withers
Jackie Cooper
He Andio
C. L. Huett
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