Poll Tax Receipts Show Gains Across Comanche County
Comanche County poll tax receipts for 1940 rose over 1938 figures with total payments reaching 8, record gains in several boxes. Box No. 1 in Comanche tallied 461, Box No. 2 reported gains, Leon’s Box No. 15 advanced from 418 to 428, Box 33 at De Leon climbed to 278, Gustine posted 206, Proctor 158, Springs 128, and Newbury 116, indicating widespread uplift across major polling sites.
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Anche County
Coun
Comanche
Anchevel
Leon
de Leon
Gustine
Proctor
Springs
Newry
Er M. Vineyard
Asses
Co& County
Vine
Eny No
Downing
Taste
Newburg
Three Arrested In County Liquor Charge Case
Three persons were arrested this week and charged with illegal sale of intoxicating liquor in the county. An officer from the State Liquor Control Board is said to have purchased liquor from the accused. Those arrested include Mrs. R. D. Woods, Johnnie Woods, and Jake Kre.
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State Quor Control Board
R. D. Woods
Johnnie Woods
Jake Kre
Comanche Businessmen Pledge Funds For Road Improvement
About a hundred business men met on Tuesday night to back a new road project linking Comanche and Sipers in first class condition. They pledged at least 15000 to be spent on the road upgrade. T J Williams and others in Comanche organized relief efforts and county relief quotas were set at 2500.
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Comanche
Sipers
T. J. Williams
George Smith
Kert Goodson
Y. W. Holmes
D. Waring
Davie Jennings
Wi.se
M. Coleman
Stree
Teres
Joe Wagner
Reute
Hoffman’s Store Opens Here With Sale Tomorrow
Sol Hoffman, twenty five, opens the Hoffman store in the Mrs. George W. Tate building on the square in Comanche with a store wide sale and a opening day candy bar rel for children. The store offers a full line of quality merchandise including nationally advertised goods and ladies wear, men’s furnishings, and dry goods.
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Co. P. St. Clair
Earl Ray Evans
Hoffman
Charlie Hoffman
Austin
Comanche
Sol
George W. Tate
Davis
Hanover
Baptists Close Revival With 75 Additions
Rev. A Edwin Wilson pastor of the First Baptist Church of Comanche oversaw a large revival baptizing 35 Sunday night and 54 total during the revival plus 21 by letter for 75 additions. Evangelist Rev Bradley Allison of Riverside Baptist Fort Worth led the preaching as Sunday School reached a record 433. Wilson set an Easter attendance goal of 500 for March 24. Judge H L Stewart has been homebound for over a week due to illness.
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A. Edwin Wilson
First Baptist Church of
Comaniche
Bradley Allison
Riverside Baptist Church of
Fort Worth
Wilson
G C Grider Announces Candidacy for County Judge
G C Grider former Lynn County judge now resident on a Fairview area farm near Comanche announces his bid for County Judge. Born in Arlington he served as Tarrantee deputy sheriff 1914 18 and was a Fort Worth tax office deputy 1920 24. He previously led Tahoka as county judge 1929 34 and helped form the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Court Club aiding road development.
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G. C. Grider
Lynn County
Fairview
Comanche
Mr. Grider
Tarrant County
Arlington
Tarrantee
Mace Mann
Fort Worth
2. W. Simpson
Tahoka
Comanche County
Grider
West Texas
Commissioners’ Court Club
Lubbock
Faculty Lions Club Donkey Basketball Game At Comanche Gym
Comanche High School hosts a charity donkey basketball game tonight with the faculty team against Lions Club led by Charlie Marshall. Proceeds benefit the Comanche High School Athletic Fund as players including Wild Bill Logan and coaches Frazier Barber promise action and laughs in this novelty event.
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Charlie Marshall
Lions Club
Comanche
Comanche High School Athletic Fund
Frazier
Barber
Bill Logan
Ralph Moser
R. H. McCarley
Charie Marshall
Lions
Bill” Logan
Bill
Walter Durham
The
New Building Erected for Lewis Bowers Stand
A sheet iron building is being erected by London and Son on North Main Street East just west of their shop. When completed the structure will house the Lewis Bowers Fruit and Vegetable Stand.
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London and Son
North Main Street
Lewis Bowers Fruit and Vegetable
Y W Holmes Seeks County Attorney Post
Y W Holmes announces his candidacy for County Attorney emphasizing the office as a key public service. He notes duties include advising county and precinct officers, handling delinqu ent tax suits, estate matters, road and highway damages, enforcing laws, pursuing public monies, and prosecuting criminal cases. He pledges capability and long time experience to serve the region.
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Somme
Y. W. Holmes
Proctor Teacher Named Next Hico Public Schools Superintendent
Harry F. Pinson of Proctor High School has been elected superintendent of Hico Public Schools for the coming session. Reared in Proctor, Pinson is a graduate of Comanche High School and A. and M. College. He has also served as a football referee in the region.
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Harry F. Pinson
Proctor High School
Hico Public Schools
Pinson
Proctor
Comancher High School
A. & M. College
County Interscholastic Meet Set for March 22 23
The Comanche County Interscholastic League announces the annual meet in Comanche Friday and Saturday March 22 and 23. The three divisions Class A B C feature singing contests glee club and choral events plus debate and one act plays with finals March 22 and admission 10 to 15 cents.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Dale Howard
Interscholastic League Executive Committee
de Leon
Manche
Hasse
Brulletin Rules
Glee Club
Choural Singing
Sam Ash Charged With Killing Father In De Leon
Sam Ash 29 a fishing and pleasure boat operator faces murder charges after his father W. B. Ash 66 was killed by a .38 pistol shot at the family home on De Leon city outskirts Monday afternoon. Sam surrendered at De Leon City Hall and posted bond as the case heads to an April grand jury.
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Sam Ash
Fornger
W. B. Ash
Oyeskirts
de Leon
Ash
Joe Underhill
Young Ash
Port Isabel
W. B. Smith
Wid Spivey
M. P. Stone
Younger Ash
Justice Smith
Fred O. Jaye
H. W. Allen
Hamilton
Dublin Physician Dies in Truck Automobile Crash
Dr. O Gain 61, a prominent Dublin physician and American Legion figure, died Tuesday near De Leon when his car collided with a Stephenville gasoline tanker. The truck driver Stone survived injuries and was hospitalized. Funeral held at Dublin Baptist Church with American Legion honors. interment in Dublin Cemetery. Survived by widow and two children Martha Gain and James Gain.
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O. ©. Gain
Dublin
de Leon
Willow Branch Bridge
Stone
Gain
Gorman
Texas
American Legion
Dublin Baptist Church
Gordon Barrett
Comanche
Haynes
Dublin Cemetery
Martha Gain
James Gain
Groesbeck
Fifth Annual Livestock Show Draws Record Calves
Ross Hardin, a member of the Hardin twins in the State Legislature, launches his campaign for State Railroad Commissioner opposing Lon A. Smith. He pledges to reduce East Texas oil field waste and seeks tighter regulation of dead wells while serving Mene tone County in the House of Representatives.
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Ross Hardin
Hardin
Lon A. Smith
East Texas
Austin
Barnett Announces Candidacy for Precinct 3 Commissioner
Herman Barnett of Macksville declares his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3 in the Democratic primary. A lifelong county farmer he asks voters for consideration during the campaign.
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Herman Barnett
Macksville
Barnett
Fintm
Second Issue Of All Things On Sale Here
The second issue of Of All Things, George G. Smith's monthly magazine of oddities in the news, is off the press and on sale at Comanche newsstands. Heavy shipments have gone to national news agencies. the issue includes 32 pages with about five articles per spread and costs 15 cents.
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George G. Smith
Comanche
Gustine Seniors Present Class Play Friday Night
Gustine High School seniors present the comedy Ready Made Family at 7:30 in the Gustine High School auditorium. Special music will precede the show and admission is ten cents.
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Gustine
Gustine High School
Soda Ae Ana Iis
Fifth Annual Junior Livestock Show date set in Comanche County
The Fifth Annual Junior Livestock Show for Comanche County 4 H and F F A is scheduled for Thursday March 7 with entries due by 11 am. Premiums are offered in poultry calves lambs and hogs with grand and reserve champion premiums and indoor venue options if weather fails. W Z Compton resumes school duties after illness.
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Comanche County
Comanche High School
Denny
J. W. Carter
C. F. Denny
Frazier
John Tarleton College
Chamber of Commerce
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Fice Public Schools
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San Angelo
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