Progress Toward Building New Comanche Post Office
A photospot of the front elevation and floor plans for the Comanche post office was shown in the chief's window, drawing favorable comments. The one story plus basement building will sit off the public square on North Main, with 450 square feet lobby and 611 mail boxes and ample mail handling space. A note from Assistant Secretary McKenzie Moss confirms drawings are being prepared, bid advertising to be set in fall, with notify dates to follow.
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Comanche
Public Square
George W. Tate
North Main Street
Blanton
J. R. Fanes
Thomas L. Blanton
Washington, D. C
Texas
McKenzie Moss
Construction activity and new homes on West Main and North Main streets
Recent purchases and remodeling projects include T. I. Collins relocating a house on West Main street to a new modern residence after enlarging and repainting. Jim T. Jones plans a modern bungalow across from George Clarke on North Main street west as work begins. H. Donaho renovates his residence and converts surrounding lots into a parking area after leasing a wagon yard. F. L. Little prepares a new bungalow on East Main street north for his mother. Square patch work continues with rock asphalt repairs proving satisfactory.
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T. I. Collins
J. H. Huff
J. F. Bonser
West Main Street
Jim T. Jones
George Clarke
Mr. Donaho
Slider & Lacy
Vin Pinkard
Paul Helmick
Masonic Temple
F. L. Little
Sipe Springs
East Main Street
K. R. Little
Ole Settlers Meet To Plan Vandyke Picnic
Eleven settlers are called to a meeting at the office of secretary L. B. Russell next Saturday June 20 at 2 30 p m to arrange details for the annual picnic at Vandyke on Thursday July 9 By order of president W D Jenkins.
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L. B. Russell
Vandyke
W. D. Jenkins
L. B Russell
Texas Captain Jim Reese Wins Mile at Chicago Meet
Jim Reese of Texas captured the mile at the National Collegiate Meet on Stagg Field in Chicago with a record 4:18.4, defeating Carter of Occidental College and overcoming rivals from Purdue Ohio State and Chicago. Reese, a standout since 1921, cemented his status with multiple records and a storied intercollegiate career.
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Jim Reese
Texas
J. W. Reese
Comanche
Chicago
Shields
Penn State
United States
Stagg Field
Dallas News
Carter
Occidental College of
Los Angeles
Hornstein
Ohio State
Little
Purdue
Jimmie Cusack
University of Chicago
Columbus
Reese
Jim
Comanche High School
University of Texas
Hopper
Lawrence
Kansas
Dewitt Reddick
Daily Texan
Texas University
McNatt
Hackler
Ritchie
North
East
University In
Notre Dame
Kansas University
Wisconsin
Souri
Themne
Captain McNatt
Lions Club Plans Three Community Meetings Next Week
Arrangements were finalized at a Lions Club meeting for three community gatherings next week. Dr. W. B. Lanham of A and M College will deliver addresses. music will be by the Comanche American Legion band. Sessions run 6 p.m. in Sidney, Newburg and Leon with baskets to share. Comanche hosts depart at 5:30 p.m.
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Lions’ Club
W. B. Lanham
A. & M. College
Comanche American Legion
Sidney
Newburg
Leon
Hasse
Proctor
Lions Club
Comanche
Newbury
Lanham
Big Fourth of July Basket Picnic Planned at Fleming Park
A community wide Fourth of July basket picnic is planned with families urged to bring filled baskets. Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce organizers join Comanche County Farm Bureau to host at Fleming Park. A polo match at 4 30 p m offers free entry for children under 12 and 25 cents for adults with a full day of programs and attractions planned.
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M. O. Lane
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Polo Grounds
Polo Club
Proposed rise in Comanche school tax sparks debate
Former and current boards are blamed for the district deficit as tax values and per capita apportionment fell from 1920 to 1922. Revenue dropped about 30 percent while maintenance costs held and teachers were cut to balance the books.
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Comanche Independent School District
Comanche School Board
Old Rube Dies After Long Life on Lane Farm
Old Rube, a horse raised and owned by R L Lane of Fleming, died last week at about 28. He spent his life on Lane farmland, worked early in the century, and enjoyed a long, favored life pensioned four years ago. Survived by sister Old Jude and the Lane family, his passing leaves a noted farm companion.
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Rube
R. L. Lane
Fleming
Mr. Lane
Lane
Old Rube
Old Jude
Jude
Gustine Fire Devastates Businesses in Gustine Texas
Fire in Gustine Friday night destroyed Ashmore's Furniture and Hardware, Guaranty State Bank, McDonald Garage, Corbin Restaurant, J T Butler's Barber Shop, and a moving picture show. Losses total about 36001 with partial insurance. water access hindered firefighting as residents aided efforts.
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Ald
Corbin
J. T. Butler's Barber Shop
Moving Picture Show
Telephone Company
R. H Ashmore Hardware and Furniture
Picture Show
McDonald Garage
Guaranty State Bank
J T. Butler
Gustine Mercantile Co
Cergin
Ashmore Hardware and Furniture
Woodmen
McDonald
J. T Butler
Justine Mercantile Company
Haye
Ashmor
Dawso & Co
Butler
Gustine Mercantile Compa
Phoenix
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OLE Settlers Meeting
Long Jim” Reese
Southwest
Fleming Park
R. A. Luker
J. D. Slack
W. M. Durham
N. H. Payne
Bustine
Gustine
Ashmore
The
McDon
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