Judge E. B. Perkins Speaks to SMU Graduates
Judge E B Perkins of Dallas delivered the SMU commencement address praising the home and community as the source of spiritual culture and civilizational strength. He urged a government and society built on liberty, faith, and law, stressing the home as the foundation of virtuous citizens.
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E. &. Perkins
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Tal Ily
Aimiple
Appy
Amercan
United States
Ilan
Bailey to Launch Texas Campaign with Atlanta Speech
Former Senator J. W. Bailey plans his Texas gubernatorial bid opening in Atlanta on June 26. He will mobilize radical labor critics and then return to Washington to pursue a supreme court case before resuming campaign for the July Democratic primaries.
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Dallas
Tex
J. W. Bailey
Texas
Atlanta
Luther Nickels
Bailey
Nickels
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
National Capital
Supreme Court
Christian Church Services Sunday Schedule
Kingman pastor announces usual Sunday services with preaching at 11 p m and 8 30 p m inviting all to attend.
Congressman Blanton to Speak in Comanche
Congressman Thos L Blanton will speak in Comanche Tuesday night June 29 and will also appear at Rising Star June 25 Sipe Springs June 29 Blanket June 30. He urged student listeners to reform government and cited the Declaration of Independence emphasizing life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Thos. L. Blanton
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Blanket
Antor Nation of
A. L. McDaniel Named for Comanche County Legislature
Friends say A L McDaniel a Van Dyke farmer will appear on the July primary ballot to represent Comanche County in the State Legislature. He is described as a loyal Democrat who has long supported democratic principles. A formal announcement is expected next week.
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A. L. McDaniel
van Dyke
Comanche County
McDaniel
Stolen Ford Recovered After Muddy Dublin Pickup
Jim Helmsley reported his Ford car stolen on the night of the 17th. The sheriff and Jim recovered the vehicle the next day, stuck in mud on the far side of Dublin. The drivers fled, but Helmsley retrieved his car unharmed.
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Jim Helmsley
Jim
Dublin
Death of N. V. Frost in county recalls long service
The death of N. V. Frost at 66 after a stroke in Comanche last Friday is reported. Funeral services were led by Dr. C. Klingmey and interment was in Zion Hill cemetery. A longtime county resident and Methodist, he leaves a wife and several children and is remembered as a steadfast Democrat.
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N. _V. Frost
Comanche
C. ¢. Klingmey
Zion Hill Cemetery
Methodist Church
Old School
Methodist Sunday School and Sermon Schedule
Sunday school will meet at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 led by Rev Gardner There will be no evening service due to the pastor’s absence.
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Rev. Gardner
Stockholders Meeting at Comanche Chief Office
A meeting of the stockholders of Comanche Publishing Company will be held at the office of the Comanche Chief at 2 p m on Saturday July 3 for the purpose of filling vacancies and transacting such other business as may properly come before it.
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Comanche Publishing Company
Twenty six carloads for highway board arrive in Austin
Twenty six freight cars loaded with wagons, apparently old army equipment, arrived in Austin Thursday morning, billed to the State Highway Commission. The wagons will be hauled to Camp Mabry and from there distributed to counties across the state.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Camp Mabry
Birthday salute to Honorable Citizen J E Holmes
Special to the Chief Downing June 17 A large crowd gathered at J H Holmes home to honor Grandfather J E Holmes on his 75th birthday born June 13 1845. He served in the southern army from 1863 to the end of the Civil War was captured at Kenesaw Mountain and imprisoned a year and five days. He weighed 69 pounds at 21. His Texas visit ends soon as neighbors praise him and Mrs Holmes served a fine dinner and presented 10 cent pieces to grandpa.
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Downing
J. H. Holmes
J. E. Holmes
Kenesaw Mt
Grandpa Holmes
Alabama
Texas
Marriage of Miss Eva Hamilton and Russell Atkinson in Fort Worth
Miss Eva Gladys Hamilton of Polytechnic and Russell Atkinson of San Antonio wed Tuesday evening at 7 in the First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth with Rev. Dr. James K. Thompson officiating. Attendants included Miss Alice Atkinson and Ross Neighbors. the couple will reside at 318 Dallas Street San Antonio.
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Ft. Worth
L. B. Russell
R. W. H. Hamilton
Eva Gladys Hamilton
Polytechnic
M. FE. Hamilton
Mount Pleasant
Russell Atkinson
San Antonio
James K. Thompson
First Presbyterian Church of
Mattie Smith
Y. C. Hamilton
Arlington
Miss Smith
Alice Atkinson
Ross Neighbors
Eastland
Mrs. Atkinson
Dallas Street
Final French war dead count 1,362,872 announced
Paris reports final war casualties totaling 1,362,872 soldiers. Of the group, details of the fate of 361,854 are known, per Matin.
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Paris
Ministry of War
Matin
Special session adjourned after 30 days of work
The third called session of the 36th legislature adjourned after 30 days with 310 bills introduced. More than 6 million dollars were appropriated, led by 4 million for the school fund and including funds for state departments, higher education, and war expenditures at Camp Mabry. A $50,000 prison system grant funds rehab of the state railroad, with 40 convicts for construction.
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Camp Mabry School of Automobile Mechanics
State Prison Commission
County Democratic Committee Sets Assessments for Primary
The County Democratic Committee met last Monday with Chairman J. D. Bonner presiding. It drew for candidate placement and set primary expense assessments totaling about 1400. State officers pay 1.00, Representatives 35.00, County Judge 110.00, Tax Collector 190.00, County Attorney 100.00, Superintendent 100.00, County Clerk 185.00, District Clerk 80.00, County Treasurer 125.00, Tax Assessor 180.00, County Surveyor 20.00, County Commissioner 45.00, J P and Constable 1.00, Public Weigher 5.00. If multiple candidates seek the same office, the initial notice will apportion the assessment among them. any who fail to pay will have the deficiency covered by remaining candidates before ballot placement.
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Democratic Committee
J. D. Bonner
J. P
City School Problem Demands Attention
The City School Board appeals to residents of the independent district to fund necessary repairs and bridge a budget deficit. Teachers received a 20 percent salary increase, costing about $4,000, with $3,000 from legislature and $4,200 from local values. enrollment may rise by 150 students.
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Judge E
Perkins Spears
Kingman
Blanton
N. V. Frost
Stockholders’ Meeting
Highway Board
Fort Worth
Courhouse
Ma Blanton
West Ward
Old Rock
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