Four 4-H Members Win Trips From Encampment Contests
Four Comanche County 4-H members earned free trips to the A and M Short Course after placing in last Friday's 12th Annual 4-H Encampment at Lake Eanes Park. Marie Dunn and Doris Magness of Energy won canned vegetables displays. Oriell Powers and Wilson Summers of Sidney won grain judging prizes.
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Lake Eanes Park
J. A. Barton
Marie Dunn
Doris Magness
Oriell Powers
Wilson Summers
Sidney
Barton
Inez Setzler
Laura Ellen Smith
Winnie Hancock
Fannie Rudd
Leola Setzler
Laura Ellen Gaines
Artie
Comanche Chief notes 1915 community scene and remarks
A fragmented 1915 Comanche Chief column covers local business lore, early Young Men's Business League organization, and a mix of civic notes. It mentions a creamery venture, county corn prospects, a controversial Texas senator remark, a Friday wedding, a Tobacconist’s trip to New York, German-English tensions, and a near-car accident involving M. K. Witt and family with continued on last page.
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Aic
M. K. Witt
Dal'asterday
Weaerford
Transferring Time For School Pupils Drawing to Close
County Superintendent B. Ray McCorkle warns only a few days remain to transfer students for next year. Transfers must occur in July through the County Superintendent. No student may be moved after Wednesday. transfers cannot be made by local trustees to qualify for state aid.
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B. Ray McCorkle
Job first and work pays, janitor says
John Tarleton College janitor R A Clark of Stephenville argues relief should be avoided by finding any job. He says many seek government aid, but steady work keeps a home and supports a family, noting his own 18 years as janitor and various odd jobs to cover expenses.
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Congress
Janior R. A. Clark
Stephenville
Attephenville
Clark
Washington
Vasitor
Everbody
De Leon Watermelon Show Urged by Comanche Officials
Hoff of Comanche urges all citizens and business houses to attend De Leon’s Eighth Annual Watermelon and Peach Show set for August 7, 8, and 9. He notes De Leon as a major trading center and asks county residents to join in this county wide festival to ensure a memorable celebration.
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Meyer John E. Hoff
Comanche
de Leon
Hoff
Comanche County
Local Man Bitten by Black Widow Spider
Hubert Knight suffered a painful bite on his foot from a large black widow with red hourglass markings at the Wilhelm home in Comanche. He received first aid from a local physician and was later taken to Brownwood hospital, where doctors said he would stay about five days. Knight is the fifth patient to be treated for black widow bites at Brownwood hospital, with all previous cases reported as recovering.
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Comanche
Hubert Knight
Ben Wilhelm
Knight
Brownwood
Brownwood Hospital
Wilhelm
Interesting fossils and the geology of ancient seas
Dr. Robert T. Hill recalls childhood fossils found near Comanche that revealed to him the concept that rocks are ancient sea bottoms raised to land. He notes peers mocked the idea, while the fossils remained priceless medallions to understanding God and nature. (Continued On Page 5)
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Comanche
Sandy Chilton
Saniy
Caliche Paves 3.7 Mile Strip on Highway 10 in Comanche
Work on the 3.7 mile section of Highway 10 through Comanche is completed and rock crushers move to prepare stone for paving. Park Huntington says paving will start now, opening a highway gap toward Fort Worth and boosting Comanche’s growth with new buildings and filling stations.
Farm Group To Meet In Comanche County Saturday
The Comanche County Agricultural Association holds its regular monthly meeting Saturday at 2 o clock in the District Court Room. County Agent J A Parton urges all farmers to attend. Delegates from the Dallas cotton meeting will report, and topics include oat and wheat seed, saving this year's feed crop, and other important matters.
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Comanche County Agricultural Association
District Court Room
J. A. Parton
Dallas
Barton
Revival Held at Energy with Brownwood Preacher
The annual revival meeting is now underway at Energy. Gnel W. M. Scott of Brownwood is delivering the sermons as the revival continues.
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Energy
The
Energy A Gnel
W. M. Scott
Brownwood
City Council to cut water rates for summer beautification
Mayor John E Hoff announces special summer water rates to help residents keep lawns and shrubs green at reduced cost. The plan supports Comanche beautification efforts and a 1936 chamber contest entry. Rates begin with the September bill. 2 000 gallons minimum is $1.25.
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John E. Hoff
Comanche
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Federal Aid Grants for Rural Texas Teachers Over 518000
More than $15,000 in Federal Aid will help rural Comanche County teachers cover salaries for the last term. Most county schools receive funds. Sidney and Comanche applied but were excluded, Van Dyke was denied. Adam R. Johnson of the Texas Relief Commission approves the applications and directs immediate payroll funding.
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Comanche County
B. Ray McCorkle
Grady Howell
Sidney
Comanche
van Dyke
Adam R. Johnson
Texas Relief Commission
Play Will Be Presented Tonight at Indian Creek
A home talent play titled M am mie s Little Irish Rose will be shown tonight at the Indian Creek Methodist Church. E D MacGlothlin and Calvin Ross sponsor the entertainment and no admission charge will be required.
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Indian Creek
Indian Creek Methodist Church
E. D. MacGlothlin
Calvin Ross
Mammie
Farmers in Comanche County receive AAA aid totaling over 100000
During the twelve months ending June first Comanche County farmers were paid more than $100,000 through AAA benefits with Texas totaling $1,761,768.99. Iowa led the nation in benefits. Comanche County allocations included $56,663.61 for cotton, $7,868.20 for wheat, and $4,006.64 for corn hogs. Nueces County topped state with $1,027,356.43 and Ellis County followed with $709,371.02.
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Comanche County
Texas
Iowa
Nueces County
Ellis
State tax rate may be lower this year
A state tax rate of 62 cents is possible due to a strong showing of the available school fund, which will have a cash balance of 2500 dollars by Sept 1, the start of the new fiscal period. Current figures indicate a 35 cent valorem, 7 cent pension, and 20 cent school levy, totaling 77 cents under the constitutional limits.
Or y Forges 10 Name Officers For Prohibition Rally
About 30 people met at the local Baptist Church Wednesday night to form a county organization opposing the repeal of the State Prohibition Amendment. A committee of six was formed to name officers, with addresses by Rev. J. T. McClure and Judge Sweet of Brownwood. The repeal is among seven amendments on the August 24 ballot.
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George Smith
Paris Smith
Jake Fielder
L. F. Elkins
Edwin Wilson
M. S. Leveridge
J. T. McClure
Judge Sweet
Brownwool
Otho Tiner Resigns as Comanche Football Coach
Otho Tiner, former Texas Christian University star and two year coach at Hico High School, has offered his resignation to the Comanche school board. Secretary A. P. Cox said the board would act on the matter next week. Comanche returns nine lettermen for the next fall season and holds bright prospects.
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Otho Tiner
Comanche opens farmers market on public square with free parking
A new farmers market is opened on Comanche Public Square allowing farmers to park on the courthouse lot and sell produce. City officials say the square, once used for a market, is public property and will draw tourists to Comanche County's fruits and vegetables, boosting regional reputation.
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Court House Square
Commissioners Court
Court House
Higginbotham
Comanche County
Comenche
de Leon
West Texas
Texas
Downing Church Holds Annual Revival Start July Twenty Fourth
The Downing Church of Christ announces its annual revival beginning Wednesday July 24 with Elder C. R. Worsham of Nocona preaching the sermon series.
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Downing Church of Christ Bewan
C. R. Worsham
Nocona
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