County Plans Road Work Amid Funding Withdrawal
County commissioners agreed to withdraw funding to the highway department delaying tax fund transfers. Fletcher maintenance chief and engineers from Comanche discussed starting reads soon. John Hart will be temporary supervisor as work begins within a week once equipment arrives.
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Tas
To Highway Commission
Fletcher
Eneer
High Department
Comanche
Ser
Barry
High Commission
John Hart
Irge
Th Rineer
Callaway Not Guilty In Dallas County Deputy Slaying Case
Gib Callaway wins acquittal after three trials in the Rowlett deputy slaying. Justice came after lengthy jury selection and legal maneuvering led to a first acquittal in this key Dallas County case, with defense noted for strategic moves and high publicity.
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Waxihachie
Texas
Hen Heleher
Tom Wood
Rowlett
Dallas County
Dee Pher
Wood
Ku Klux Klan
Dallas Kelleher
Dallas Journal
Gib Callaway Rmerly
Comanche
Dallas
Callaway
Oo Comanche
Callay
Part Pate Short
Calvay
Mr. King
Belcher
Nelms
Iit
Tims
Mr. Short
Ellis County
Sky
Hder
Woodmen Circle Invites Members to Brownwood Meet
The Chief urges Woodmen Circle No W members to attend the Brownwood gathering with Supreme Officers. All who can travel should notify guardian Mrs. Lice West by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle
Brownwood
Guardian
Lice West
Evangelistic Revival to Begin in Comanche Next Sunday
Mr and Mrs Blankenship will lead the mio in a revival starting Sunday morning in Comanche with J B Rowd as the preacher. The couple have ties to Vurleson College and Greenetlle Texas and have served in evangelistic work across many states, directing large choirs and reaching about 35,000 people. The notice urges all available singers to attend and assist during the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwhankenship
Comanche
J. Browd
Blankenship
Vurleson College
Greenetlle
Texas
Mounty Institute
Chicago
North
Evan
Gelistic
Baptist” Home Mission Board
Mr Blankenship
Ieee
Chaeney Breaks World Sprint Record at Tulane Track Meet
Joe Chaeney of Howard Payne College tied the world 100 yard dash mark with a 10.4 seconds in a rain slowed Tulane Stadium meet. Texas A&M star Aubrey Jackson set a long jump record while Earl Frazier of Baylor shattered his own 110 meter hurdles mark. Jimmy Draper and Poths pressed Chaeney to the finish as the southern sprint shone amid wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Waddeck
California
Chetey
J. H Cap” Shelton
Pavone
Heane
Fd Herbert
New Orlean States
Cheney
Jim Reese
Comanche
Texas University
Joe Bailey Chaeney
Howard Payne College
Tulane
George Qreyronze
Birmingham
Chaeney
Monk" Simons
Charles Paddock
South
Aubrey Jackson
University of Texas
Fritz Oakes
Oakes
Alfred Brown
Tuhine
Earl Frazier
Baylor
Frazier
Texas
Jimmy Draper
Poths
Junior Woodmen Circle Organized
Adiviner Woodmen Circle was organized Wednesday night with officers named: Won Cameron guardian, Betty Coffey adviser, Christine Stewart chaplain, Veda Davis past guardian, Harry Wyly outer sentinel, Frank Lin Stewart inner sentinel, Beatrice Cameron attendant, Lois Straley clerk, Fase Dixon assistant attendant, Miss Otho Jo Miller supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adiviner Woodmen
Er Sunivett
Won, Cameron
Guardian
Betty Coffey
Christine Stewart
Veda Davis
Harry Wyly
Outer Sentinel
Franklin’ Stewart
Inner Sentinel
Beatrice Cameron
Lois Straley
Fase Dixon
Farmers Can Get Grasshopper Poison From Local Building
County agent J. A. Barton announces available grasshopper poison for farmers at the vacant west side building near Ri-Le's haberdashery. Farmers should bring containers for syrup, lemon, or other ingredients and rush their films to Dixon's Kodak shop at the Win Reese drug store, 41e.
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J. A. Barton
Eures
Dixon's
Kodak
Win
Reese Drug Store
Reese Dominates 1500 Meters at Tulane Stadium
Jimmy Reese of the University of Texas won the 1500 meters and 800 meters with clear margins, drawing praise for his smooth, powerful strides. His 1500 meter time was 4 minutes 10.5 seconds, with experts noting it would be faster on a standard hard track.
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Tuy
Chaeney
Jimmy Reese
University of Texas
Reese
Tulane
Frazier
Stancliff
Ward
Draper
Curtis
Dixie
Antwerp
Paris
The Lady With the Double Voice Reaches Gospel Fame
Mrs J L Blankenship of Dallas Texas known as The Lady With the Double Voice trained for Gospel singing. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute Chicago studied with voice masters in America and declined secular offers to sing for wealth, choosing to win people to the Savior with her singing.
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Blankenship
J. L. Blankenship
Dallas
Texas
Gadi Aad
Kert
Moody Bitle Institute
Chigge
America
Nemttle
Frederick W. Root
Chicago
Mary Garden
Grand Opera
Fabrivais Suis
Convention Recall of Old Times in Democratic History
New York in May 19th cent linking a hot 1860s convention to a transformed modern city. The piece recalls the 1864 Democratic National Convention in New York, Tammany Hall’s influence, Tweed and Tilden schemes, women’s suffrage, Ku Klux Klan rise, and the heat of the five‑day event as delegates paraded amid celebrations and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democrati
Mer
Horatio Seymour
Genera Grant
New New York
New Times
ISGS
Tammeny Hall
Fourteenth Street
Tammany Hall
Samuel J. Tilden
Tweed
Tilden
Kansas City
St. Louis
Tammany Braves
John T. Hoffman
Reese Seeks County Attorney Post In Comanche
Tom F. Reese announces for county attorney in Comanche. He currently serves as city attorney after succeeding E. Woodrutt. Reese, a Comanche native, served in France during the war, studied law at State University, and has practiced locally since finishing his degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Reese
Reese
Comanche
E. Woodrutt
Comanche County
France
State University
Majestic Theater Week Schedule June 9 to 12
Week of June 9 to 12 at the Majestic Theater features A S M Hutchinsons If Winter Comes Rats Revenge Monday Tuesday. Shirley Mason stars in Love Letters Slow and Sure Wednesday Thursday. Hoot Gibson appears in The Thrill Chaser Killing Time Friday Saturday with laughs in between.
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M. Hutchinson
Shirley Mason
Hoot Gibson
Debates and pageantry as Seymour is chosen on twenty-second ballot
The ceremony included Judge Cardoza reading the Declaration at Tammany ritual, Trinity Church chimes, a farewell by the silver trumpeted volunteer fire department, veterans marching, bands, and oratory. Night brought bonfires and torchlight parades through a gasless, darkening city as August Belmont convened. On the fifth day and amid a twenty-second ballot, factions urged adjournment to block General Winfield Scott Hancock in favor of Horatio Seymour. delegates finally settled on Seymour.
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Albert Cardoza
Old Trinity Church
August Belmont
Horatio Seymour
George — Pendleton
Ohio
Winfield
Pennsylvania
Seym
Seymour
Comanche County Fair Dates Set for October Ninth to Eleventh
The Fair committee and Pope & Wilson oil well event plans outline an October 9 10 11 schedule for the Comanche Pall Fair to be a free fall event. Advertising reins include J L White Gustine S C Findley D K Doyle with bands and banners to promote across communities.
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J. P P. Hoff
J. L. White
Gustine
S. C. Findley
D. K. Doyle
Pope & Wilson
Proctor
American Legion
Sidney
Comanche
White
P. M. Mackey
W. H. Rowland
Walter Durham
S. J. Hicks
J. R. Kanes
W. G. Dingus
J. P. Hoff
J. A. Barton
IP. A. Pettit
Officers Installed By Eastern Star In Comanche Chapter
The Comanche chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed officers Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Named are Worthy Matron Maud Huddleston Worthy Patron Hill Huddleston associate Matron Carrie Bonser conductress Hattie Clarke associate conductress Lauie Surmer secretary Sarah Hicks treasurer Eugenia Gray sentinel J H Prater warder Effie Prater Ada Cooper Allen Rati Aline Luker Martha Dora Greeny Esther Belle Dudley Electra Georgian Dingus organist Mamie Franklin marshal Gussie Carter chaplain Alice Russell.
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Comanche
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Maud Huddleston
Hill Huddleston
Carrie Bonser
Hattie Clarke
Lauie Surmer
Sarah Hicks
Eugenia Gray
J. H. Prater
Effie Prater
Ada
Cooper Allen
Rati
Aline Luker
Martha
Dora Greeny
Esther
Belle Dudley
Electra
Georgian Dingus
Mamie Franklin
Marshall
Gussie Carter
Alice Russell
Comanche Eggs Stir West Virginia Kitchen Tale
Marion Wilkers ships Ed crates of Comanche eggs and fryers from Dallas. Winston Scurry recalls hunger in West Virginia winter and finding comfort in Comanche Poultry Farm eggs with distinct flavor.
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Marion Wilkers
Dallas
Winston Scurry
West Virginia
Comanche Poultry Farm
Virginia
Democratic primary candidates must file by June 14
The Democratic county chairman warns that all who seek a county or precinct office must file by Saturday June 14, the legal deadline. The county executive committee meets June 16 to assess primary expenses and candidates must pay their pro rata by June 23. N A Palmer, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
N. A. Palmer
Democratic
Miss Stafford Returns as Ridgeway Manager
Miss Janie Stafford, former Ridgeway Hotel proprietor, returns to manage the Ridgeway while Mrs. McCulloch assumes charge at the Colonial Hotel. Stafford has many friends among travelers who will welcome her back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stafford
Ridgeway
Janie Stafford
Marriage Licenses Issued Since May Twenty Ninth
Marriage licenses issued include Tate and Grace Magness, J. O. Brownlee and Gladys Lolly, W. F. Stewart and Esther Tarrana, H. H. Short and Effie Mack Hattox.
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Tate
Grace Magness
J. O. Brownlee
Gladys Lolly
W. F. Stewart
Esther Tarrana
H. H. Short
Effie Mack. Hattox
St Matthew's Church Schedules Sunday Services
Services Sunday morning and evening by the Rev. John Power LL.D at St Matthew's Church announced for parishioners and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Matthew's
John Power
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Oodmen
Jet
Opurts
Junior Woodmen
Tom F. Reese
Majestic Theater Program
Eastern Star
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