Dabney Gilet Speaks at Big Callaway Rally in Comanche
One of the largest crowds in a decade attended the Make it Unanimous for Callaway rally on the Court House lawn in Comanche Tuesday evening. Estimates ranged 3,500 to 5,000. Mayor J R Eanes presided and read congratulatory telegrams from Judge Joe Eidson, District Attorney Jesse Shipman, W E Lowe, and Virgil Reid.
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Comanche
Court House Lawn
de Leon
J. R. Eanes
Joe Eidson
Jesse Shipman
Hamilton
W. E. Lowe
Menard
Virgil Reid
Oklahoma City
Junpe Allan Dabney
Eastland
Callaway
John A. Lomax
Dallas
Dopmate
Lomax
Ghent Sanderford
W. D. Jenkins
W. R. Slider
Gib Callaway
Brownwood
Mr. Callaway
Republican County Convention Called in Comanche County
Henry Reed announces a Republican County Convention for August 4 1928 at 2 pm in the Commissions Court room Comanche Texas to elect delegates and alternates to the State Convention in Fort Worth on August 14 1928. Precinct conventions are set for July 28 at 2 pm to choose delegates and alternates.
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Commissioner’s Court
Com
Texas
Fort Worth
Henry Reed
Comanche County
Elberta Peaches Season Opens Next Week
Elberta peaches are in season now with trucks delivering as fruit ripens. Durham Bros say they will hold peaches for small buyers next week and advise getting them early. Some fruit is cheaper at the farm.
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Elberta
Durham Bros
Big Comanche Round-Up Set with Plans and Dance
The Comanche County Round-Up committee backs August 31 and September 1 events at Ball Park with a grandstand buildout and thousands expected. Office duties handled by Mr. Hoffman from the county courthouse. information available by phone 379. An August 30 square dance with prizes for best callers and dancers, old time fiddlers, and attire requirements is planned to welcome visitors.
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Comanche County Court House
Hoffman
Barrett Named On Committee for Baylor Campaign
W. G. Barrett, superintendent of Comanche Public Schools, was selected by the Texas Baptist Convention as a member of the Committee of One Hundred to help launch the Greater Baylor University Campaign for two million dollars. The committee plans a rally in Waco with 500 Baptist pastors in attendance.
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W. G. Barrett
Comanche
Waco
Texas Baptist Convention
Convention Committee of One Hundred
Greater
Baylor University
Payee
Aldimni
Transfers Needed for Students Before Deadline
Parents must file transfer applications by July 31 to move children between districts. High school tuition beneficiaries aged 21 or under must transfer before August 1. Obtain transfer blanks at the County Superintendent's office. Romer S. Walker, Superintendent.
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Romer S. Walker
Comanche Chief Publishes Widespread 60 Page Development Edition
Newspapers praise the Comanche Chief special 60 page edition for its development focus and diverse content. Editors and printers receive commendations from The Rising Star Record Goldthwaite Eagle Rockdale Reporter and De Leon Free Press for promoting diversification and local progress through extensive advertising and educational material.
Comanche Chief Publishes Record 60 Page Special Edition
The Comanche Chief released a special edition of sixty pages, claimed as the largest issue by page count. The County site paper highlighted its breadth and scope, suggesting it stands out for its size among recent issues.
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Comanche County
Wilmans Speaks Here Tuesday for Governor Bid
Edith E. Wilmans, candidate for governor, will address Comanche county voters at the District Court room Tuesday July 24 at 8 p m. She is the second gubernatorial hopeful to speak to local voters this season.
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Edith E. Wilmans
Comanche County
District Court Room
Wilmans
Tupin To Handle Filling Station Operations
C. Schumann of De Leon leased Magnolia Filling Station from McGlothlin and White to Joe Tupin, who will manage the plant while keeping his HQ at his current location. Tate will take active charge after August 1, formerly with Palace Service Station in Comanche.
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de Leon
Magnolia
McGlothlin and White
Schuman
Joe Tupin
Finest
Tate
Tunin
Palace
Comanche
Mrs. J. B. Tunnell Visits Friends in Fort Worth
Mrs. J. B. Tunnell of Fort Worth arrived Wednesday to visit friends and relatives in the area.
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J. B. Tunnell
Fe. Worth
Comanche Chiefs Develop Big County Edition Receives Wide Backing
The Comanche Chief released a 60 page development edition that drew broad community support and eye catching ads. Merchants filled pages including the local Chevrolet agency, while candidates used space to present campaigns. The edition features historical data resources politics and other subjects with help from W H Carpenter J C Wilkerson and D M Shirley of Brownwood Brady Standard.
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Fairl
Chevrolet
W. H. Carpenter
J. C. Wilkerson
D. M. Shirley
Brownwood
Brady
Comanche Chief Devotes 60-Page Special Edition
The Comanche Chief issues a development edition dated July 6, a 60 page recordmaking issue praised for its extensive local patronage coverage. It reviews resources and developments in Comanche County with illustrations and data intended to boost publicity, with J. C. Wilkerson as editor and W. H. Carpenter as manager assisted by M. D. Shirley of Brownwood.
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Carpenter
Rising Star Record
Cotton
Mullen Enterprise
J. C. Wilkerson
Rockdale
Agale Mattos Priters
Advertis
Comanche County
Free Press
de Leon Free Press
W. H. Carpenter
M. D. Shirley
Brownwood
Star Telegram
De Leon 4-H to Exhibit Ten Calves at Fat Stock Show
De Leon business men through their luncheon club will underwrite the purchase of ten calves to be raised as baby beeves by 4-H club boys and girls. These calves, cared for by club members, will be exhibited and sold at the Ft Worth Fat Stock Show this fall, bringing county totals to 25 beeves and enabling carload exhibit rights for the first time, per County Agent J Barton.
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de Leon
Ft. Worth
J. Barton
Physicians and families invited to Majestic Theatre show
The physicians of the town and their families are cordially invited to be guests of the Majestic Theatre Saturday night July 21 at o'clock. Please bring restoratives in case someone laughs himself faint at Bebe Daniels in Feel My Pulse.
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Majestic Theatre
Bebe Daniels
Dallas man Wm Meyers visits parents
Wm Meyers of Dallas visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Meyers during a return home in the city.
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Wm, Meyers of
Dallas
Mrs
Gus Meyers
Plan for Special Programs Sunday in Gustine and Area Churches
Churches across Gustine Lamkin Sipe Springs Energy and surrounding areas announce revival meetings and special programs. Gustine Methodist led by O A Morton ends two weeks with many conversions and additions. Sipe Springs Baptist Rev Joe Isabell leads ten day revival starting August 5. Energy Baptist with Rev Sterling Isham and Rev Lindsey in Comanche ongoing since last Sunday. Rock Church near Blanket closes revival with six new members and baptisms. The Sydney Baggy Association holds its annual session August 29 31 at Comanche with Rev T N Carter and Rev W A Thornton coordinating reports.
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Lyle Price
Gustine
Lamkin
O. A. Morton
Lamkin Methodist Church
Morton
N. A. Morton
Stephenville
Sipe Springs
Baptist Church
Joe Isabell
J. Walker Williams
Energy
Energy the Baptist
Sterling Isham
Ss. D. Lindsey
Comanche
Valley Mills
Rock Church
Sidney
T. N. Carter
W. A. Thornton
Lions to Meet at Proctor for July Dinner
The Comanche Lions and their ladies will be entertained Monday evening July 23 at Proctor by the Ladies Missionary Society. The Lions Band will provide music for the occasion.
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Comanche Lions
Proctor
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Attendance records set at Comanche County 4-H encampment
Comanche County 4 H Club encampment at McCharren s Lake reports largest attendance to date with 195 registered by noon and many more expected. Activities include ice cream treat, band concert, lectures, play hour and a trip to the C M Way farm among planned events plus a De Leon theatre visit.
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Comanche County
Ek. A. Luker
Hico Ice and Storage Company
Mackey Motor Rte
C. M. Way Farm
de Leon
Majestic Theatre to Present The Crowd Next Mon and Tue
The Majestic Theatre will show The Crowd, a King Vidor production, next Monday and Tuesday. Vidor, known for The Big Parade, spent over a year in developing the film. The notice promises a different screen entertainment experience than usual.
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Majestic Theatre
King Vidor
Call For Pct Conventions At County Meeting
The County Convention is to meet Saturday at 2 PM in the District Court room in Comanche. County Chairman I. W. Robinson invites all delegates to attend and present business proposals for consideration at the convention.
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Sant
District Court Room
Comanche
I. OW. Robinson
Vaughan couple to visit Sea Drift Texas
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vaughan left Sunday for a visit with relatives at Sea Drift Texas. The note mentions plans to hold peaches next week for buyers as the season opens.
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J. M. Vaughan
Sea Drift, Texas
Revival Plans Expanded for Comanche County Meeting
Daily papers note Will Hoge Evangelistic Campaign preparations in Clifton with three speeches at 3 30 pm and 8 pm. Crowds from Hillsboro Waxahachie Waco Valley Hubbers Belton Temple and others expected. Local committee arranges seating refreshments and comfort for visitors at Orby Park.
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Comanche County
Will Hoge
Clifton
Hillsboro
Waxahachie
Waco
Valley
Hubbers
Belton
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