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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1932

Page

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Totals show county races results for associates and officials

Complete totals list county election results with candidates and vote counts for Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals 11th District E M Overshiner D C Funder. for Congress 17th District Blanton Jones. District Attorney Robinson Jane. Representative Eanes Sanders Rollins Haworth Cadenhead. County Judge Stewart House Pittman. County Attorney Hampton McCampbell. Tax Collector Burton Speed Sturkie Marshall. County Treasurer Hart Sullivan Starkie. Tax Assessor Cathey Armstrong Goosby Nabers. County Chairman Wallace Palmer. Commissioners Prec 1 2 3 with candidates Graham Ward Isham Little Lacy Scott May Patton Lewis Brandt McCarty. For Commissioner YP reelected Freeman Kee. Justice Peace Precincts 1 2 5 6 with multiple names. Constables Precincts 1 2 5. Public Weigher Precincts 1 2. Other precinct results and totals listed.

Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals E. M. Overshiner D. C. Funder Oark Congress Blanton Jones Robinson Jane Eanes Sanders Rollins Haworth Cadenhead Stewart House Pittman Hampton McCampbell Burton Speed Sturkie Marshall Hart Sullivan Starkie Cathey Armstrong Goosby Nabers Wallace Palmer Graham Ward Isham Little Lacy Scott May Patton Lewis Brandt McCarty Ypre Freeman Kee Justice Peace Waldrop Dingus Bonner Tom F. Hunter Comanche County Ferguson Hunter Fergusons Dan Mody Comanche Justice of Peace Fe White L. Stewart B. W. Speed W. D. Starkie Murt J. Sullivan Florence Sturkie Leverett Little T. Ward Will May Tom Patton E. H. McCarty F. T. Brandt Tom Robbiner

Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion Planned at Hasse

Plans for the annual Comanche County Old Settlers Association reunion at Hasse next Thursday are outlined by President Ae Luker. The event includes a basket dinner, talks, music, a principal address by Rev. J. F. Luker, and round tables.

Comanche Luker Comanche County Old Settlers Association Hasse J. F. Luker Temple W. D. Jenkins Raymon Luker Marvin Woolsey S. J. Isham Bertha LaGrone L. B. Russell J. F. Luket 7Th St. Methodist Church Texas

Fourteen Attend Annual A and M Short Course

Fourteen representatives from Comanche County plus J A Barton left Sunday for the annual A and M Short Course and are due back Saturday. Travelers include Supt. R S Walker County Agent J A Barton and several local residents such as Maurine Boykin Stella Sullivan Seth Moore Lewis Cunningham Jr J a Grone Jr Charline Craig Moody Hazzard Clyde Thompson and O V Jaynes.

Comanche County J. A. Barton Comanche R. S. Walker I. A. Singleton Maurine Boykin Stella C. Sullivan Seth Moore Lewis Cunningham, Jr J. la Grone

Transfers in Comanche District Deadlines Announced

Transfers must be made this week says Romeo Walker county school superintendent. Forms available at his office. August 1 deadline applies to required approvals. High school transfers may move to districts teaching higher grades after August 1 per the school board. Local social notes recount weekend visits and a funeral in Rising Star.

Nother Romeo Walker Walker

Base Ball Comanche vs Priddy at Comanche Sunday

A baseball game between Comanche and Priddy is set for Sunday at Comanche with free admission. The matchup showcases local teams in a community sports event without an entry fee.

Priddy Comanche

Residence Is Lost In Blaze In Comanche

A residence owned by J Carter in northwest Comanche was largely destroyed by fire around 11 pm on Saturday as crowds gathered for the election bulletin board. Firemen confined the flames to the home, and parts of the furniture were saved before the garage burned down half an hour later. The structure stood about 27 years and housed Mr and Mrs J V Carter Jr and Mr and Mrs Finis Clark. The blaze origin was undetermined but suspected to have started in the roof.

Comanche J. Carter Herbert Williams C. G. Whitten J. V. Carter, Sr Proctor J. V. Carter, Jr Finis Clark O. O. Brightman

State returns show Ferguson trailing in primary totals

The report lists multiple 1930 state election results with Ferguson's totals and majorities cited alongside Sterling and other candidates. It notes Ferguson lacking a majority and a Ferguson plurality in both the general and first primary, with various offices and counts including Attorney General Allred leading, and Sterling winning several seats.

County School Grouping Map Recalled by Board

At a Friday County School Board meeting in the Superintendent's office the board voted three to two to recall the proposed school grouping map. The map had been sent to Austin for State Education approval, but the department never acted, so the recall leaves the schools' status as it was before the plan.

Austin State Department of Education Comanche Walker

Brownwood Pastor Set to Preach at Comanche Church

Rev. John N. Renfro, pastor of Brownwood's First Methodist Church, will preach at the Comanche Methodist Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. The announcement comes via Rev. J. L. Evans, while Evans himself conducts a revival in Bangs.

John N. Renfro First Methodist Church of Brownwood Comanche Methodist Church J. L., Evans Evans Bangs

Ferguson Rally Planned on Comanche Court House Lawn

A Ferguson rally is scheduled for Saturday evening on the Comanche Court House Lawn at eight o'clock. Representative FE M Davis of Brownwood will speak using the title Ross Sterling as a Governor as seen by a member of the Legislature. A loud speaker will let attendees hear from the band stand. Brownwood Ferguson supporters will travel to the event, with attendance encouraged for all, including those who backed Hunter in the first primary. Mrs Franks, Mrs Isham, and Miss Kinzie spent the weekend in Killeen.

Ferguson Comanche Court House Lawn FE. M. Davis Brownwood Ross Sterling Hunter Timmons

Eanes Leads Comanche Mills Race By Clear Margin

J R Eanes of Comanche with 2294 votes tops the Comanche and Mills County Representative race, ahead of George Rollins 1161 and Mrs A B Haworth 1030. Other candidates Cadenhead 8383 and Sanders 587 split county totals 4104 Comanche and 1801 Mills. Comanche County results show Fanes 1662 Rollins 845 Haworth 676 Cadenhead 582 Sanders 839.

J. R. Eanes Comanche Mills County George Rollins de Leon A. B. Haworth Cadenhead Sanders Comanche County Fanes Haworth Rollins

City Schools To Open Sept 1st

Comanche City Schools will open Thursday September 1 according to Superintendent W G Barrett.

Comanche City W .G. Barrett

Raid on Main Street seizes fifty bottles of beer

Comanche officers haul fifty bottles of beer from Jose Buckarro's residence after a raid on Main Street. Warranted search at 10 30 finds beer in ice box and ceiling closet plus bottling equipment. Fred Bachman arrested after midnight Leon River still raid ends in destruction of mash and copper coil removal.

Comanche Brightman W. Pate John Reeese Jose Joe Buck) Bazarro Fred Bachman Dwight Brightman W. A. Pate F. C. Jaye John Reese Leon River Proctor Comyn Reese Bachman

New PREGINGT CH MEN GHOSEN Comanche List

A long line of names and place markers appears, listing multiple individuals associated with Comanche and surrounding areas, including No. 1 and No. 2 designations and affiliations with several localities such as DeLeon, Brushy Gap, and Sidney. The fragmentary text repeats names like Ed Palmer, E. B. Smith, W. A. Springer, and J. M. Hill among others, suggesting a roster or roster-like notice.

K. L. Macon L. F. Ekins Hasse W. C. Stark Soda Springs Artie Lloyd Dingler L. E. Westmoreland Gustine Ed Palmer Fleming R. L. Lane Energy W. P. Maeness Lamkin H. Shockley Macksville N. W. Hayes Hazel Dell E. B. Smith Wilson W. A. Springer Prector Mercer Gap T. M. McKinzie Brushy Gap W. R. Shoemaker Newburg T. N. Burton Beattie Robinson Springs E. W. Short Suez S. L. Mull van Dyke H. W. Scott Gap Lon McDaniel DeLeon

Runoff Follows Tight Comanche County Primary

The county held a high turnout for a first primary since 1926 with 4455 votes cast despite poll tax shortfalls. Tom F. Hunter led in Comanche County with 1859 votes, and several races produced runoffs for county offices including County Judge, Tax Collector, County Treasurer, and commissioners across precincts.

Stray ham Fort Worth Couple Spends Weekend in Comanche

Mr and Mrs Roillsn Stray ham of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche with relatives.

Mrs. Roillsn Strayham Fort Worth Comanche

Breckenridge Couple Visited Comanche Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Cecil Cody of Breckenridge spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs J M Stark, according to local social notes.

Mrs. Cecil Cody of Breckenridge Comanche Mrs J. M. Stark

County Democratic Convention Set For Saturday

The County Democratic Convention will be held at the Court House Saturday at 2 00 p m with J W Robinson as County Chairman. Delegates to the State Convention will be elected and other business occurs. The Democratic Executive Committee will meet at the Court House Saturday at 10 00 a m to canvass primary results and arrange the run off. Mrs T R Burt and son Wallace Victor of Fort Worth visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Wetzel.

Court House J. W. Robinson T. R. Burt Wallace Victor Fort Worth George Wetzel

Williams Family Moves From Hamilton To Comanche

Mr and Mrs C W Williams and their children relocated from Hamilton to Comanche last week and will establish their home there.

C. W. Williams Hamilton Comanche

Rev E P Swindall Visits Comanche Sunday

Bangs preacher Rev E P Swindall spent Sunday in Comanche as a visitor or guest.

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Ier Hugh Clarkend Waco PD. Chasarke Rs. W. F. Rogers C. W. McCollum Fanny Air J. W. McCollum Otho Bowman Mary Burkhalter Rising Star Are Gov. R Sterling Miriam A. Ferguson Angel Scattering Small Feruson Jos. W. Bailey, Jr J. H. Cyclone Davis Sterling P. Strong Joe Burkett Allred Calhoun Becker Shaver Woods C. V. Terrell Lee Satterwhie Ernest C. Thompson W. Gregory Hatcher Supreme Court William Pierson J. FE. Hickman Picae No George B. Terrell Pink Parish Clyde C. Hampton D. F. Franks J. D. Isham Ruth Kinzie Killeen RAGE Representati Ghosen County Convention E. P. Swindall Ritz Theatre Tim McCoy Fighting Fool Marceline Day Dorothy Jordan Walter Huston Thur Norman Foster Clyde Zazu Pitts
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