Big three day rodeo and celebration slated in Comanche
An estimated 10 000 visitors are expected for a July 3 4 5 rodeo and celebration in Comanche. The event is organized by the Comanche Amateur Rodeo Association with support from the Comanche National Bank and features top Southwest stock and performers. A booster trip is planned for June 25 with rides to Brownwood and other points. Hal Collins and his Crazy Gang from Mineral Wells will perform on opening day and broadcast rodeo publicity over WBAP.
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Comanche
Gymum
William Chilton
Coanche National Bank
Hhe
Comanche Amateur Roper Association
Southwest
Wednesay
Brownwood
A Clemons
Eee
Mvenient
Hal Collins
Crazy Gang
Ad Hill Bily
Mineral Ells
Mr. Collins
Mineral Wells
WBAP
Auction bids sought for rodeo concessions sales
Auction bids requested for three concessions at the arena during the July 3 4 5 rodeo. Bids needed for cold drinks ham burgers and ice cream. Separate bids for each concession and for any combination. Send bids before July 1 to Ira Clemons Comanche.
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Ira Clemons
Comanche
Comanche Melon Festival Song Celebrates Harvest Time
A nostalgic tune details the Comanche Melon Festival with images of ripe watermelons in Comanche county. It highlights harvest celebrations, fairs, queen hopefuls, and community gatherings. The lyrics reference Comanche history and portray romantic courting amid harvest.
Queens Parade Here July 3
A Queens Parade is scheduled for Thursday July 3 on the Comanche public square at 6 p.m. It precedes the July 4 parade and is for contestants seeking the queen title and rodeo performers. Entrants must be mounted and apply to the Chamber of Commerce by July 1 for a $5 cash prize and free rodeo tickets.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Chamber of Commerce
Hensarling to Speak at Gustine Tuesday Night
John Tarleton Agriculture College Poultry Department official Hensarling and Extension Service member McCarthy will discuss quality egg production at Gustine High School Auditorium Tuesday evening June 24 at 8:00. Burma Wood and W S Goodlett Jr of Farm Security Administration organize the meeting and invite all interested persons.
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Hensarling
John Tarleton Agriculture College Poultry Department
George McCarthy
Extension Service
Gustine High School
Burma Wood
W. S. Goodlett, Jr
Farm Security Administration
Mayor Urges Cleanup Of Vacant Lots In Comanche
Mayor W. C. House calls on Comanche lot owners to clear weeds and grass, offering to arrange help and bill the owners. An ordinance makes weed removal mandatory, with owners liable if uncompliant. failure to act may lead to nuisance charges in the corporation court.
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Comanche
W. C. House
Masons Elect New Officers in Comanche Lodge
Dale Howard was elected Wor shipful Master of the Masonic Lodge at Comanche Thursday night of last week. Earl Burnett J C Helm Jr H R Jones E E Anthony D G Hampton named to key posts. Public installation planned July 10 at Gustine High School with all Comanche County lodges participating. Past Grand Master Jewel P Lightfoot of Fort Worth to serve as installing officer.
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Dale Howard
Masonic Lodge
Comanche
Earl Burnett
J. C. Helm, Jr
H. R. Jones
E. E. Anthony
D. G. Hampton
Tyler
Gustine High School
Comanche County
Jewel P. Lightfoot
Fort Worth
Comanche I.O.O.F. Elects New Officers in July Install
Comanche Odd Fellows have elected H. D. Lane as Noble Grand Dan Roberson as Vice Grand W. D. Carroll as Secretary Roy Little as Financial Secretary and M. G. Roberts as Treasurer Installation services will be the first meeting night in July.
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Comanche Odd Fellows
H. D. Lane
Noble Grand
Dan Roberson
W. D. Carroll
Roy Little
M. G. Roberts
Comanche Rebekahs Name New Officers
Comanche Rebekahs have elected officers for the ensuing year. May Merchant is named Noble Grand, Anna Belle Lee vice, Fae Norrid secretary, and Mae Cameron treasurer. Installation services will be held at the first meeting night in July.
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Comanche Rebekahs
May Merchant
Anna Belle Lee
Fae Norrid
Mae Cameron
Singing Services Planned at Walnut Next Sunday
Walnut community announces singing and preaching services to be held next Sunday. Local event aims to draw residents for worship and fellowship at the Walnut venue.
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Walnut
Comanche County Eyes Rock Structure for Federal Offices
The Comanche County Commissioners Court weighs building a rock structure to house AAA and FSA offices. Judge H. H. Lockridge notes demand and argues funding could come without tax increases or a bond election. The plan envisions a 10 900 dollar building plus a 300 to 400 dollar lot.
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Commissioners Court
Comanche County
AAA
FSA
H. H. Lockridge
Lockridge
AAA Ha
Comanche
Fvo
Miss Suzanne Strickland Returns From Visit Home
Miss Suzanne Strickland of Brady returned home after visiting her grandfather E. Webb in Comanche, marking a brief family visit among relatives.
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Suzanne Strickland
Brady
E.3. Webb
Comanche
Defense Bonds and Stamps Sale Urges Public Support
CHILTON US Defense Bonds and Stamp Sale chairman urges everyone to buy bonds and stamps to fund the army and involve citizens in national defense. He notes denominations from 25 to 59 thousand dollars and ten cent stamps, stressing no compulsion and appealing to patriotism.
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WC. Chilton
United States
United States Savings
Texas Safety Association Urges Focus on Traffic Toll
The Texas Safety Association warns of a rising national traffic toll and urges the public to consider the issue amid debates on war and peace.
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America
The
Texas Safety Association
Postmaster Says Bonds Selling Slow in Comanche
The postmaster notes United States Savings Bonds are selling slowly in Comanche, with De Leon outperforming Comanche by about 35 percent. He states the government prefers not to use pressure but urges citizens to buy bonds for high interest and for defense needs.
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United States
Comanche
de Leon
Rodeo Issue to Be Published Earlier
The Co manche Chief announces a special Rodeo Issue to be released Wednesday night July 2 with last minute details for the July 3 4 5 rodeo program and Fourth of July events. Advertisers are urged to submit notices in advance for the issue.
Wheat Parity Checks Arrive In Comanche County
The Comanche County ACA reports 1679.50 in 1941 Wheat Parity checks to eligible producers. Checks go to farmers who planted within their wheat acreage allotments amid below average wheat acreage and surplus concerns. Roberson says most producers participate in the Ever Normal Granary Plan and notices are being mailed.
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Comanche County
ACA
J. W. Roberson, Jr
Roberson
United States
Concrete Work Now Completed Mn Courthouse
The Comanche County Courthouse near finish with concrete work done and interior painting underway. Furniture installed and offices moving in by week’s end as crews clear adjoining structures. WPA funds of 7000 dollars slated for grounds landscaping ahead of a July opening.
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Hugh White
Scudder
IOOF
Tom Moore
Berry Canning Plant To Close Run Saturday
The Durham Berry Canning Plant ends its 1941 season on Saturday June 21. Manager Walter Durham notes the season was very successful and recalls berry prices rising from 2 to 3 cents per pound. An average crate of 18 pounds yields about 54 cents to the grower. The plant will can blackeyed peas this summer, with a opening date to be announced.
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Durham
Walter Durham
Mr. Durham
Hollomans Return From Port Arthur Visit
Mr and Mrs R N Holloman and daughters of Port Arthur have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Harley Williford and other relatives.
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R. N. Holloman
Port Arthur
Harley Williford
Cherry Voucher plan introduced by Comanche firms
Seven Comanche businesses launch the Cherry Voucher merchandising plan with profit sharing. Sales slips and coupons from Sutton Dudley Drugs Modern Way Grocery and Market W C House Sinclair Agent Western Auto True Jill Booth Dudney Dry Cleaning and Arthurs Service Station exchange for Cherry Vouchers. Gifts redeemable with vouchers are on display at Sutton Dudleys including lamps utensils dishes silverware sheets clocks and percolators.
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Comanche
Sutton Dudley
Modern-Way
W. C. House
Sinclair Agent
Western Auto Associate
True-Jille Boot Shop
Dudney’s Dry Cleaning
Arthur’s
Sutton Dudley's
Sutton Dudley’s
County Supt Office Moves to New Courthouse Location
The County School Superintendent’s office relocates to the west end upstairs in the new courthouse near the district courtroom entrance. The front room serves as office space and the second houses textbooks and libraries. Board of Education meetings will be held there. The official invites public visits to inspect the courthouse.
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County Board of Education
Mary Fields Returns as County Clerk After Short Recovery
Mrs Mary Fields County Clerk was released from a Glen Rose sanitarium after three weeks of treatment and returned to her Comanche office on Tuesday. She said she would have stayed longer but deputy Claudia Fisher became ill and could not work.
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Mary Fields
Glen Rose
Comanche
Governor O Dandiel to Speak in Comanche Courthouse Square
Texas Governor W Lee O Daniel visits Comanche to address the public at 11:20 this morning on his U S Senate bid. He travels with the Hill Buy Band and is expected to draw a large turnout, following historic past appearances in Comanche.
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Dan Moody
Methodist Tabernacle
Ross Sterling
Texas
Comanche
W. Lee O’daniel
United States Senate
Wilring
O’daniel
Fara
Fran Howington
Comancas
Colquitt
WPA Reopens Duster School Project in June
A WPA project resumed at Duster School on June 16 under District Director John C. Stilley. Sponsored by Duster Common Consolidated School District No 24, the project costs total 35468.70 with 21289.08 from WPA and 14179.00 from the sponsor. About 31 workers will be employed with a monthly payroll around 1300 until January 1942, funding a six class stone school building plus grounds improvements.
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WPA
Duster School
John C. Stilley
Duster Common Consolidated
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