Big vote polled in first primary last Saturday
The Democratic primary drew the largest tally in state history with about 800000 votes cast on Saturday. Moody led the field with 385520 while Ferguson had 263367 and Davidson 115165 among others.
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S'Sory
Dan Moody
Moody
Ferguson
Davidson
Zimmerman
Johnson
Willams
George J. Terrell
I. M. M. Marrs
W. G. Hatcher
J. Ball
NinetyYear-Old Mrs Roberson Votes in Local Primary
Mrs. Sarah Roberson, a Comanche resident aged ninety, cast her ballot last Saturday in the primary. The veteran voter reflects on past eras when a woman voting would have provoked scandal, noting how much has changed over the years.
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Sarah Roberson
Comanche
Citizens Find Stolen Auto After Near Nar Bank
Citizens discovering a stolen auto near the Nar road spotted three men stripping the vehicle in a ravine. Roy Huddleston was arrested while N B Price and J D Price Jr later surrendered. The car belonged to J G Bliff and had been stolen Saturday night from Geinan. Bond set at 750 dollars for Huddleston and 500 dollars each for the Price men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Floyd
Roy Huddleston
N. B. Price
J. D. Price, Jr
J. G. Bliff
Goinan
Bond
Huddleston
Wife of Former Editor Visits in Comanche
Mrs. Sam Vernon of Memphis Tennessee visits Comanche as a guest of friends. She came to Comanche in 1885 as the bride of Sam Vernon editor of the Comanche Chief from 1885 to 1896. The couple later moved to Brownwood and New York.
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Comanche
Sam Vernon
Memphis, Tenn
County election results detail county and precinct winners
The report lists winners by race and precinct including Lee Morris for commissioner precinct 1 by a clear margin, Graham for justice of the peace over Lester, a runoff in precinct four between N Nabers and 8 H Freeman, and names several precinct officers and public positions across Comanche and surrounding areas.
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Tion
House
Lee Morris
Graham
Justice of Peace
Lester
N. Nabers
H. Freeman
Freeman
Brown
Nabers
R. T. Chaney
Comanche
C. D. Trice Sipe
Gas supply tied to Tri-Cities De Leon properties
Tri-Cities Gas Company announced the purchase of De Leon gas properties including pipelines to Desdemona and the De Leon distributing system. Gas supply for Comanche hinges on completing piping to De Leon and laying a six inch main around the square.
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de Leon
Tri-Cities Gas Company
Tri-Cities Management
Des’ Demona
Comanche
Leon
Baptist Revival Nears Close as Congregation Grows
The two week Baptist revival led by Dr Maddox at the local church ends Sunday night. By Wednesday fourteen conversions and fourteen additions have occurred, with many attendees already joining other churches. Preparations are made for large crowds at Sunday services as expectations rise.
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Madcox
Maddox
Family visits wrap up as travelers return home
Jess House and his wife, who were visiting Mr. House's brother W. T. House and Mrs. House's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Morris, have returned to their Arizona home. Mrs. C. P. St. Clair visits daughter Mrs. Whitten in Abilene.
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Jess House
Mr. House
W. T. House
Mrs. House
George Morris
Arizona
Co. P. St. Clair
Mrs. Whitten
Abilene
Children’s Shakespeare Club to Stage Dearest Wish Play
The children’s Shakespeare Club directed by Miss Myrtle Martin and assisted by Miss Glen nie Heff will present The Dearest Wish on Monday August 22 at the high school auditorium. The program features fairy scenes and excerpts from plays studied by the club. Proceeds benefit the Parent Teachers Association.
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Children’s Shakespeare Club
Myrtle Martin
Glennie Heff
Dearest
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Wilhelm Reunion Set For Monday At Comanche Lake Park
The W. J. Wilhelm reunion will be held at Comanche Lake in the new city park on Monday, August 2. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets.
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W. J. Wilhelm
Comanche Lake
New City Park
Appreciation Note From Gilberreath To Residents
A message to residents of Condamine County thanking supporters after last Saturday’s primary. The author pledges to serve as best as possible and expresses gratitude for the confidence shown in both campaigns. The note closes with a personal sign off.
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Comanche County
Gilbereath
First melons shipped to northern markets this week
Melon dealers bought and shipped three cars of melons to northern markets this week. Farmers have pooled melons and shipped two cars to West Texas towns, where goods are sold in car lots or trucked to nearby towns.
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West Texas
Comanche Man Survives Severe Gasoline Fire
Jax Kearby suffered painful burns Saturday after Jake spilled gasoline into a bucket and entered a smoke house with a lit cigarette. His sleeve ignited, the flames encompassed him, and he escaped by jumping into a dry tub and smothering the fire with blankets. He sought medical care and is expected to recover.
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Jax. Kearby
Jake
Odom Family Moves to Brownwood for Auto Accessory Work
W. C. Odom and family relocate to Brownwood this week where he will run an automobile accessory business. Odom long led Comanche commerce, entering the variety store field in 1913, and his family will be missed in local business social and religious circles.
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W. C. Odom
Brownwood
Will Garner Dies at Snyder
Former Comanche resident Will Garner died at his Snyder home on Monday July 26 after a brief illness. Born September 11, 1878, he married Jamie Davis in 1901 and is survived by children Edgar Willie Mae and Robert, plus brothers Alph and Walter and sister Mrs D Walling. He was buried in Oakwood cemetery under the Christian church and I C O F lodge rites, with Dr Klingman and Rev Hear conducting.
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Will Garner
Contanche
Snyder
Mr. Garner
Jamie Davis
Edgar
Willie Mae
Robert
Comanche
Bob Garner
Alph
Walter
D. Walling
The
Christian Church
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Oakwood Cemetery
C. Cc. Klingman
B. F. Hear
Ex-Rangers Reunion Set for Ranger August Dates
The Seventh Annual Reunion of the Ex Rangers Association of Texas will be held in Ranger Texas August 11 12 and 18 All members are urged to attend Uncle Wash McCollum will attend from Co
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Ex-Rangers Association of Texas
Ranger
Texas
Uncle Wash McCollum
Comanche
Baptist Revival Begins at Vandyke Church
The annual Baptist revival starts tonight at Vandyke and will run ten days with morning and evening services. Preparations are complete and the pastor invites all to attend, urging punctuality for the singing portion before the preaching.
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Vandyke
Mayor Eanes to switch on lake water Thursday
The city will formally turn on the lake water at 5 PM Thursday August 5 with Mayor J R Eanes presiding. A pump station gathering with speeches and a band concert will mark the event. Soft water will soon flow through city pipes as mixers arrive and wind down a thirst for abundant supply.
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J. R. Eanes
Methodist Meeting Underway at Downing Church
The annual protracted meeting began at Downing Methodist Church last Sunday with Rev. Neely of Downing and De Leon preaching. Large crowds attend and great interest is shown. An invitation is extended to all, with a special call to singers.
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Downing
Neely
Downing and
de Leon
Lions Club Votes to Fund Local Boy to A and M Short Course
The Comanche Lions Club approved sending a club boy to the A and M Short Course next week with all expenses paid. County Agent Barton will select the recipient from the funded funds. Dr. CC C Kinneman gave a peppy speech on Electra activities. The group plans to attend the Newbury revival service and elected Patton of Tri-Cities Gas as tailtwister. Attendees included several local families from Snyder, Cross Plains, Mangum, and other nearby towns.
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Comanche Lions Club
Comanche County Club
Barton
CC. C. Kinneman
The
Christian Church Here
Electra
Lions
Newbury
Boyd
Patton
Tri-Cities Gas Company
Mineral Wells
Comanche
Gustine Man to Locate in Comanche
J. B. Adcock traded his Comanche residence to F. M. Bradshaw of Gustine for a residence in Gustine. Bradshaw, a jeweler, will move to Comanche early next year.
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Gustine
Comanche
J. B. Adcock
W. D. Carroll
F. M. Bradshaw
Mr. Bradshaw
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Irwin
Hornsby
Christopher
Hatcher
Ball
Garrett
Harris
Christain
Garner
Marrs
Bennett
Humphries
Commissioner of Agriculture
Terrell
Bolin
Robinson
Railroad
Speer
Tervel
Hickman
Davenport
Leslie
Ridgell
Angus
Hart
Starkie
Seco Eastland
Ittler
John
Clyde Coan
Iva
Gilbreath
Hulsey
Luker
Baptist Revial
Thos. S. Blanton
Smith
Bessie Love
Thur
Wanderer
Raoul Walsh
Ernest Torrence
Greta Nissen
William Cowier
Wallace Geery
Tyrone Power
Kathlyn Williams
Davy. Crockett
Alamo
Reunion
Baptists
Lions Club
Jess McCaulies
Maudie Mae
Lavada
Cisco
Ola Nickles
Vel Davis
Wortham
Chas. T. Davis
Cross Plains
Chas. Dunn
Mangum
Tom Condsa
Mervin Holcomb
Midland
C. M. Davis
Hasse
T. N. Yarbrough
Barrys
Patsy Pulliam
Bangs
W. G& Garner
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