Brownwood Chamber Pushes Heart of Texas Commerce
W P Murphey, Brownwood Chamber of Commerce president, urges formation of a Heart of Texas Chamber to serve the adjacent territory. The plan foresees no paid officials, with Brownwood Chamber handling affairs, and aims to unite producers in agriculture, stock, and oil across a broad area at a Mid Texas Press Association meeting in Brownwood.
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Heart of Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
W. P. Murphey
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Mid Texas Press Association
Murphey
Murphy
Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood News
Mid Texas
Teves Chamber of Commerce
Texas
County Loses 15000 On Bad Eggs
Comanche County faces a potential yearly loss of fifteen thousand dollars from producing infertile eggs. County Agent J A Barton explains the saving lies in reducing spoilage as infertile eggs last longer and prevent millions of eggs from rotting, with 500 to 1000 dollar weekly losses common in June to August.
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Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Barton
Southwest Gas forms holding company and cross plains deals
A holding company to own three Tri Cities gas firms was perfected last week led by S L Moore with C O Moore as president. Cross Plains Rising Star and Comanche assets were sold with gas acreage and pipelines to Southwest Gas Company. A Johnstown Democrat article notes Texas Democrats eye ex Congressman Oscar Callaway for governor.
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Tri Cities Gas Company
S. L. Moore
C. O. Moore
Fort Worth
Southweast Gas Company
Southwest Gas Company
Houston
Galveston
Crabb, McNeill
Tom Bryant
Cross Plains
May Discontinue Clock Lights For Court House
Mrs. S. A. Riley says she will discontinue the clock lights unless pledged donors respond. She asks all who promised monthly payments to call and resume payments to support the lights on the Court House clock.
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S. A. Riley
Court House
Local convention hosts may boost county towns
Fragments suggest discussion of district conventions and the potential for any county seat town to host the annual gathering. The idea aims to acquaint residents in the immediate area with participants and proceedings, fostering better local familiarity.
Paint Up Campaign Aims to Improve Comanche Fronts
Civic and business groups join a Paint Up drive to remove Comanche Texas stigma as the poorest painted town. City leaders urge homeowners and landlords to repaint exteriors while weather allows, citing improved appearance and loan perceptions. Mayor J R EANES calls for broad cooperation among clubs churches and residents to boost civic pride and attract business.
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Comanche
Texas
Mayon
J. R. Eanes
Mandolin Glad Here Tuesday
The Pythian Mandolin club of Weatherford will give a free concert at 8 P M in the High School auditorium on Tuesday June 7. S. P. Smith Keeper of Records and Seals announces the event and promises an interesting program and a good crowd.
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Pythian Mandolin Club
Pythian
Weatherford
S. P. Smith
Local Man G Preston Tate Receives District Deputy Honor
G Preston Tate of Comanche lodge was named District Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias for the district this week. This marks the second time the lodge has conferred the honor on a member and fellow members express pride in the distinction.
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G. Preston Tate
Knights of Pythias
Comanche Lodge
Tate
Free Fans Call at Our Store Offer
Wm. Reese Drug Co advertises a promotion inviting customers to visit the store and receive a free fan. The note emphasizes the offer and location.
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Reese Drug Co
County Invited to Lake Banes Park Addition Visit
Mayor Eanes urges county residents to visit Lake Banes next Sunday. A new low water driveway across the creek below the dam will open this week, making the park area south of the creek accessible for a large crowd. No formal program is planned, just a scenic drive and gathering. The lake’s perk has drawn many visitors from surrounding towns and outlying communities.
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Lake Eanes
Eanes
Lake Banes
Legionaires Pay Fitting Tribute to Dead Buddies
Members of the local American Legion decorated the graves of their comrades on Decoration Day. They gathered at the cemetery and placed an American flag on each grave of those who had "gone west" with no formal program.
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American Legion
Legion
Playground Project for Comanche Citizens Planned
A park construction plan aims to create a playground for Comanche citizens to gather for recreation, seeking a space free from formalities of going elsewhere and to ensure it is put to use for community benefit.
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Brownwood Chamber
GAS Company Forms Holding Corporation
Johnstown
Penn
Oscar Callaway
Callaway
Congress
Austin
Senate Chamber of the
United States
Moody
ALL Star
Harrison Ford
Nervous Wreck
Lois Nixson
Fred Thompson
Don Mike
Park Addition
Legionaires
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