Comanche County voters back early winner in 1936 primary
The first primary produced a larger vote in Comanche County than two years ago with Governor Allred securing renomination in the first primary. Moody defeated three opponents including Wardlaw by about 150,000 votes, and Allred outpolled four opponents combined. The piece notes peaceful local races and a mood of voting for candidates rather than against them, while weaving in assorted local observations and quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Allred
Texas
Boyrnor
Don Moody
Moody
Wardlaw
Fort Worth
Revolving Table Tempts Diners in Quiet Dinner Scene
A diner uses a revolving table to place biscuits within easy reach, removing interruptions to talk. Lance recalls a similar table seen decades ago at a Stacy hotel where the device proved successful yet dangerously tempting.
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Lance
Stacy
Sauce
Prizes Announced for Centennial Dairy Show
Burt Oderkirk of DeKalb Illinois announced prizes for the National Students Dairy Judging Contest at the Texas Centennial Exposition. Awards include a $400 American Jersey Cattle Club scholarship and plaques, cups for Ayrshire and Holstein judges, a model Holstein cow, a cap, and a sweepstakes cup plus medals. Judging open to land grant college students in the United States or Canadian agricultural colleges. The show runs October 10 to 18 with a record $19,500 in premiums.
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Dallas
Burt Oderkirk
DeKalb
Illinois
American Jersey Cattle
Ayrshire Breeders Association
Holstein
Marriages and Real Estate Deals Noted in Comanche
Court records show five marriages in July including H R Edwards to Cath erine Cockrell and Merlin Silver to Dorotha Harris, with officiants Rev A Edwin Wilson and Rev Karl H Moore. Deeds list transfers in Comanche including Jas Jacobs to Annie Childers and W H Everidge purchases totaling several thousand dollars.
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H. R. Edwards
Catherine Cockrell
Comanche
A. Edwin Wilson
Merlin Silver
Dorotha Harris
Brownwood
Karl H. Moore
Charles Crowder
Marie Pell
de Leon
J. L. Lewis
Lela Hicks
Geo. C. Wetzel
Alphin Brumbelow
Chistine Goodson
F H A Active in Comanche County
In Comanche County through April 30 1936 the Federal Housing Administration insured 57 modernization notes worth 30145 dollars and accepted one mortgage for 1200 dollars. Across Texas 33829 modernization notes totaling 11108322 dollars had been insured and 2353 mortgages worth 8591815 dollars accepted.
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San Antonio
Federal Housing Administration
Comanche County
H. P. Drought
National Emergency Council For
Texas
Barnes Chosen Head of Coleman Chamber of Commerce
A. D. Barnes was elected president of the Coleman Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting replacing retiring president J. B. Atkinson. S. W. Cooper was elected secretary and new directors include Gerald Swann Hoyt Craig W. A. Powell R. I. Bowen Jr Alex Clark Simon Horne Carl Fleming and J. Lee Mayes. Barnes is a former Comanche resident and now manager of the Higginbotham firm in Coleman.
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A. D. Barnes
Coleman Chamber of Commerce
Barnes
J. B. Atkinson
S. W. Cooper
Gerald Swann
Hoyt Craig
W. A. Powell
R. I. Bowen, Jr
Alex Clark
Simon Horne
Carl Fleming
J. Lee Mayes
Coleman Chronicle
Comanche
Higginbotham
Coleman
Harmony visitos and family calls noted
Gartman s View records Mrs May Sparks of Harmony visiting Mrs Belle Roberts on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Ayers visited her mother Mrs White at Sidney Sunday. Miss Herman Mae Johnson visiting her sister Mrs Carlos McGuire at Winters.
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May Sparks
Harmony
Belle Roberts
Will Ayers
Mrs. White
Sidney
Herman Mae Johnson
Carlos McGuire
Winters
Date set for annual Steele family reunion
The Alfred Steele reunion will be at Sidney on Wednesday August 8 according to secretary Mrs. Damon Hail. A full day program includes visiting hours a noon picnic lunch and an afternoon talent program by family members.
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Alfred Steele
Sidney
Damon Hail
Hall
Eradicate or Curb Typhus In Texas Counties
Austin July 29 report from the State Health Department notes typhus fever or Fourteen Day Fever continues to appear in Texas counties. Dr John W Brown explains typhus differs from typhoid in duration and outlines symptoms and the Brill type endemic to Texas. Prevention centers on eradicating rats and mice to curb transmission and economic losses.
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Austin
Texas
State Health Department
John W. Brown
Brill
Last Day for School Transfers August First
Saturday August 1 is the final day for transfers between districts per the County School Superintendent's office. All applicants must file with County Superintendent B. Ray McCorkle by Saturday August 1.
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B. Ray McCorkle
Cheapskate Chandler's CheaperN's on Auto Parts in Brownwood
Local auto parts dealer Cheapskate Chandler's CheaperN's opens in Brownwood offering low prices on car parts and accessories. Store promotes discounts and quick service for motorists in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheapskate Chandler
Brownwood
Youth Is Not a Time of Life but a State of Mind
An essay on youth as a mental and emotional stance rather than age, asserting that courage, curiosity, enthusiasm, and hope keep the spirit young. It argues aging comes from abandoning ideals and losing confidence, not from accumulating years, and notes the ongoing love of wonder in every heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Free Press
Molly Peck
Beauty and Hope From Earth and Infinite
A poetic reflection on youth and resilience reminding that faith and optimism keep the heart alive. It speaks of enduring strength when faced with pessimism and cynicism, urging mercy for the weary soul.
Engagement of Bangs Girl Announced
Miss Mary Jane Alborn formerly of Zephyr faculty is engaged to W. C. Bowden of Bronte. The announcement came Friday night July 17 at a Bangs home party hosted by her mother and two sisters.
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Mary Jane Alborn
Zephyr
W. C. Bowden
Bronte
Texas Leads Nation in Church Membership in 1926
In 1926 Texas recorded 2 280 366 church members the highest per capita share among states. The state ranks second to Georgia for Baptist membership citing strong regional church engagement.
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Texas
Union
Georgia
Keep a Good Laxative for the Home
A 25 cent package of Thedford's Black-Draught is recommended as a reliable laxative for constipation and related discomfort. Mrs. Perry Hicks of Boston Texas endorses the remedy, noting it has long served her family and provides good results when symptoms appear.
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China
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Brady Standard
W. F. Durham
Walter Durham
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Valley View
Robert Lee
Court House News
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Annie Childers
Elia Aker
Belle Pate
W. G. Baxter
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FE. Stebbins
Lily Weathersbee
W. H. Everidge
J. D. Barcroft
McKinney Williams
J. L. Goodson
H. L. Donaldson
W. A. Donaldson
N. E
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T. L. Conaway
S. W. Haggard
Charles Sargent
Hazel Dell
A. B. Haworth
Maggie
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City of
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G. W. Wilks
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J. L. Cox
C. C
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Steele
W. H. Huett
Sidney St
Conoco
Roy Yantis
J.R. Eanes & CO
John D. Waring
C. A. Green
Elkins Tin Shop
J. B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
Bangs Girl
Chon
J. A
Viola Roberson
Andrew Roberson
Hasse
Comanche County Abstract CO
J. R. Eanes
Comanche National Bank
Leander Shedd
Kitty Potter
Kate
Miss Molly
Faithless Shedd
Kate Potter
Opportunity
West
Central Texas Monumental and Building Co
Bob Cox
Mer
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FT. Worth
Houston
Bowen Motor
Texas Telephone Company
Wright
Joe Marshall
North Side Square
Daughety Clinic
Central
Brownwood, Texas
C. W. Gray
Office
West Side Square
Kenneth Ory
Blackwell Sanitarium
Gorman, Texas
Howard Motor Company
A. J. Gray
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Gulf Oil Corporation
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National Radio Institute
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