Branch Office Opens for Farm Credit Association in Comanche
The Comanche Chief reports a new branch of the Five County Unit Credit Association under the Farm Credit Administration opened at Comanche with G. M. Scott in charge. The article notes the shift to short term loans for farmers and stockmen, alongside continued long term real estate lending from the Federal Land Bank of Houston. The piece also lists local items including tax enforcement, local politics, and person notices.
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Five County Unit Credit Association
Farm Credit Administration
Comanche
Home Abstract and Title Company
G. M. Scott
Scott
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Comanche Officers Nab Two Suspects in Attack Case
Sheriff Dwight Brightman and Deputy John Reese arrested two men Wednesday night after a Brownwood call for suspects headed toward Fort Worth. The men, Wiley Wallace and Leon Rush, faced charges of rape and aggravated assault and were said to have been drinking heavily.
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Brownwood
Comanche
Dwight Brightman
Missionary Ruth Museraves Speaks at Local High School
Ruth Museraves of Waxs hackie and returned missionary from Lotunde Africa visited Mrs. George Hulaev on Tuesday and addressed high school pupils in the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Ruth Museraves of
Waxshackie
Lotunde
Africa
George Hulaev
Brownwood Lions claim district cage title in tight final
Brownwood High School earns the district basketball championship at Howard Payne College by defeating Rochelle McCulloch County champions 34 to 24. Lamkin was eliminated 44 to 26. Hays of Lamkin led tournament scoring with 39 points. Brownwood advances to Abilene for regional play en route to state.
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Brownwood High School Lions
Howard Payne College
Rochelle
McCulloch
Lions
Lamkin
Comanche County
Brownwood
Peter’s Prairie
Hays
Brownwood Boys
Abilene
Austin
Coleman
Hamilton
Richland Springs
Prairie
Deputy Collector to Aid Tax Payers on March 6
A deputy collector will be at the Post Office in Comance Texas on March 6 1924 to assist taxpayers in filing Federal Income Tax returns at no charge. Taxpayers urged to file promptly to avoid penalties and interest. 1983 calendar year returns due March 15 1994 with the district internal revenue collector.
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J. R. Fanes
W. A. Thomas
Dallas
Comance
Texas
Collector of Internal Revenue
Comanche Sheep and Goat Show Dates Announced
The Comanche Counts Avenel Sheep and Goat Show is slated for the first Monday in April at Comanche as announced by County Agent J A Barton. Breeders are urged to contact him if interested. A Colt Show may be held on the same date, as horse breeders push the plan. The annual show has long drawn many entries from the region.
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Comanche
J A. Barton
Court backs Cotton Survey Program in Comanche County
The Comanche County Commissioners Court allocated 35 cents for a cotton survey to credit county farmers for cotton ginned outside the county. County Agent J A Barton says about 2000 bales were ginned elsewhere, risking $100000 in government funds over two years if not credited. farmers urged to sign survey cards to avoid losses, with no contract or obligation implied by signing.
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Commissioners Court
Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Barton
Court Extends Services of Burks to Three Months
Comanche County Commissioners Court re employed Burks for up to three months to aid securing right of way for Highways 10 36 and 81. Burks, secretary of Highway 26 Association, has worked on county road projects for several months.
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Court
Burks
Comanche Glee Club Postponed Due to Weather
Inclement weather postpones Comanche High School Glee Club program at the High School Auditorium. Funds from the rescheduled event will aid music department needs and uniforms, with a new date to be announced by director Mrs Burgess Rudd.
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Comanche High School
Glee Club
Burgess Rudd
De Leon Tax Rate Cut to 40 Percent of Previous Level
The De Leon City tax rate dropped from $2.50 to $1.50 per hundred by district court order. The act refunds 1933 taxes paid at the old rate, excludes delinquent taxes after 1938, and stems from a city revaluation under receivership. Comanche's city tax is $1.40 per hundred.
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de Leon
District Court
Te de Leon Free Press
Comanche
Three Arrested in De Leon Raid
Comanche County officers pressed a week long drive against crime with three suspects arrested in De Leon. Deputy John Reese brought the men to Comanche and burglary charges were filed. Bill Dillard and Andy Lancaster faced $1000 bonds each for the Emmett Crawford Filling Station burglary. W V Moore, also of De Leon, was charged with robbery from person for taking about $105 from Dick Wozencraft with a $2000 bond.
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Comanche
C. C. Hampton
de Leon
John Reese
Bill Dillard
Andy Lancaster
Emmett Crawford
W. V. Moore
Dick Wozencraft
Moore
Take Charge of Service Station
Tom Fagan and Sam Duke this week took charge of the service station at the former Higginbotham Motor Dept. building. They will handle Sinclair products. Both men are experienced in the service station business and have been connected with different concerns in Comanche.
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Tom Fagan
Sam Duke
Higginbotham Motor Dept
Sinclair Products
Fagan
Mr. Duke
Comanche
First State Bank Completes Interior Remodeling
The First State Bank interior remodeling was completed Wednesday after work began last week. The project rearranged fixtures to create more room and improve facilities for handling the bank's business.
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First State Bank
Mohon's Dependable Store Opens In Comanche
John A. Mohon, longtime Garner Alvis manager, has bought the Comanche stock and becomes sole owner renaming the business Mohon's Dependable Store. A store wide sale will open today with remodeling planned after reductions. B R Weaver assists with the opening and sale.
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John A. Mohon
Garner-Alvis Co
Comanche
Messrs. Garner and Alvis
Mohon
B. R. Weaver
Garner-Alvis
Mr. Mohon
Garner-Alvis Company
Cisco
Mr. Mahon
de Leon
Edmondson Injunction Hearing Set In Comanche Today
District Judge Bates Cross now presiding in Hamilton will hear C. M. Edmondson injunction matter in Comanche today. Edmondson, via attorney George E. Smith, secured a temporary injunction blocking a new Highway No. 10 route from passing through his East Comanche property. The hearing will determine if the injunction becomes permanent or is dissolved.
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Bates Cross
Hamilton
Comanche
C. M. Edmondson
Edmondson
George E. Smith
East
Hoffman Makes U. of T. Honor Roll Phi Eta Sigma Member
Maurice Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman of Comanche and 1982 Comanche High School honor graduate has made the University of Texas honor roll and ranks among 22 freshmen to join Phi Eta Sigma the honorary society for superior scholarship. He also belongs to the University Lone Horn Band.
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Maurice Hoffman
Andrs
Charles Hoffman
Comanche
Comanche High School
University of Texas
Hoffman
University Lonehorn Band
Mrs Weaver Visits Odessa Couple This Weekend
Mrs. Frank Weaver of Odessa spent the weekend with her friends Mr. and Mrs. NM. V. Skinner, sharing time and hospitality in the city.
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Frank Weaver
Odessa
NM. V. Skinner
Gustine Bank Deposits Reach Seasonal Peak
Financial conditions improve in Gustine as deposits at the First State Bank rise to 246000, the highest for the season in years. Cashier J L White reports loan liquidations, including long time notes, while a good harvest season and higher farm prices boost expectations for better times.
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Gustine
First State Bank of
J. L. White
Thieves Strike In Comanche Raid Steals Car Casings
Thieves continued night raids in Comanche this week with four strikes Sunday night. They carried away eleven automobile casings and often wheels as well. Losses were reported by Doc Edwards Marvin Guthrie J H Arthur and Mr Luckie with cars taken from garages and streets.
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Comanche
Doc Edwards
Marvin Guthrie
J. H. Arthur
Mr. Luckie
R. A. McCulley
Brownwood City Link in Highway 10 Completed
The 2,500 foot connecting link in Brownwood on Highway 10 from Seventh Street to Main Avenue was completed by FE F. Buey and Son and C. T. Childs and accepted by District Highway Engineer Leo Ehlinger. The section opens to traffic and links east and south segments of No 10 in Brown County. The project cost $9,972.22 and used emergency highway funds as a National Recovery Municipal job.
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Brownwood Bulletin
Brownwood
Seventh Street
Main Avenue
F. Buey and Son
C. T. Childs
Leo Ehlinger
No. 10
Brown County
Comanche County
Colorado River
State Highway Commission
E. F P. Bucy
Mrs H S Southern Visits Cleburne Relative
Mrs. H S Southern of Cleburne is visiting her daughter Mrs A C Haynes.
Proctor School Loses and Gains Shaped by Board Member
A Comanche County school board member praises Proctor School for strong student achievement and improved facilities. Enrollment stands at 201 with 90 percent average daily attendance, up from 189 and 78 percent. Fifteen plus students earn top academic honors, libraries expand, and classroom resources are updated. Future Farmers show robust activity with awards and district participation. Home Economics students complete courses and adult classes grow, signaling broad community engagement.
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Comanche County
Proctor
Proctor School
Groun
Mr and Mrs Jack W Rambo Visit Coleman Family
Mr and Mrs Jack W Rambo of Coleman spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs H C Rambo.
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Jack W. Rambo of
Coleman
H. C. Rambo
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G. W. McClelland
Ridley S. Moody
P. Moody
Allen Cunningham
Newbure
Wilson
Harry M. Hutchison
Appelate Court of
Porto Rico
D. J. Bowling
R. B. Lee
New Mexico
Champ Clark
Billy Bryan
al Jenning
Oklahoma
Miss Andrews
Stamford
Esteele Reese
Dunco
Jennie Yblve Tunnell
Vener Hooker
Alma Neely
Lucille Bruton
Lyle Kean
Ladonia
Minnie Cunningham
Myrtle Payne
Ellen Moore
Lou Cummings
Benton’ Stailey
Jim Fanes
Howard Kilpatrick
Will Spenter
Bob Moore
Jim Slack
Waa
Lund
O. Handley
Jack Cunningham
Inez Sullivan
Ryr? Cagwile
Hasse
Goat
Albert T. Reid
Aivavyhs
Yiuarotta
Cler Club
Deleon
Irst State Bank
MO Mowgn
LOGAL
Garner Alvis CO
U. of T. Honor
Goleman
Mid-Texas Teachers Association
W. G. Barrett
R. S. Walker
B. Culpepper, Jr
Comyn Schools
Supt
J. E. Burnett
Steph
Brownwood City
Sonool Work
Ritz Theatre
Matinee
Jack Hoxie
Harey
Sun-Mon,tues, Katherine Hepburn
Charles Farrell
Wynne Gibson
Aggie Appleby
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