Texas Week highlights and local notices from Comanche
In Comanche and surrounding areas, a tick eradication election failed 1612 to 456 with Only Theny and Whitville supporting the proposition. Local resignations and deaths are noted along with church offerings and a public figure’s remarks. Governor Ferguson campaigns for re election and Pat M Neff of Baylor delivers a Texas praise at a Brownwood Comanche club banquet. A bank election names officers and community drivers describe road conditions between Comanche and Hasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Theny
Whitville
Lucie Kirk
Neely-Harris-Cunningham
Baptist Sunday School
J. C. McDaniel
Near
van Dyke
Dallas
Cook
Sylvester
J. H. Purvis
Comanche County
Graham’s
Temple
Texas
Ferguson
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Austin
Iriage
C. B. Hummes
Audie Akers
Moses R. Scott
Annie McClellan
William R. Blocker
Joy Ovada Johnson
Conway Thompson
Yonah Robins
Dublin
Charlie St. Clair
Hasse
Sipe Springs State Bank
Doss Miller
J. B. Poole
C. B. Humphries
Ts H. C. Foster
de Leon Free Press
Pat M. Neff
Baylor University
Neff
Hattie Brightman
Brownwood Business and Professional Women's Club
Peoria
Woodmen of America
Duluth
J. Proctor Knott
Organizing Men for Work at Comanche Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church in Comanche organized a men's group last Thursday night. About thirty men attended a dinner as Rev. William J. Hazel led the proceedings. Walter Jack Cunningham was elected president, John E. Hoff vice president, and C. M. Moore secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
William J. Hazel
Walter Jack Cunningham
John E. Hoff
C. M. Moore
Wm. H. Foster
Brownwood First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Foster
Texas Presbyterianism
D. Charles Clark
James C. White
Brownwood
G. A. Hoffman
Flem Harris
Energy 4H Club plans visit to Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
Nineteen members of the Energy 4 H Club and sponsors visit Fort Worth March 16 to study beef and dairy classes and tour Swift Armour Packing Plants poultry and textile exhibits. Officers named S J Isham president Ganelle Cox secretary Mary Ellen McPherson reporter. Projects include poultry swine sheep corn beef potatoes tomatoes and red top cane with beautification of school grounds and building underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy 4-H Club
Grate ‘Cox
Bobvie Brown
Marjoria McPherson
Chas. D. Deisher
Fort Worth
Swift and Armour Packing
S. J. Isham
Leland Boydston
Rex Robinson
Mary Ellen McPherson
Ganelle Cox
Mavzelle McGlothlin
Doris Cox
Swine
Irvine Brannon
Vernon Brannon
John Kemp
Claud Rudd
Earl McPherson
Joe Brannon
Elton Hays
Jimmie Boydston
Louise Kemp
Reta Nelle Caraway
Minnie Rae McPherson
Junior McGrathlin
Club
Fientge Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Gatesville lawyer Harry Fientge announces his candidacy for District Attorney subject to Democratic primaries. He previously led the ticket in the first primary two years ago and advanced to a runoff with Tom F. Reese of Comanche. a statement is to be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Filentge
Gatesville
Fientge
Tom F. Reese
Comanche
Flentge
Calf Scramble Set For 4-H Boys At Stock Show
4 H Club boys will take part in calf scramble events during the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Three scramble times are scheduled for March 14 16 and 20 with 10 calves released each round. Ten calves will be numbered five of which are lucky and win a calf if fed and shown under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
John B. Davis
Creamer Heads Townsend Club Reelected Here
L. H. Creamer was reelected president of the Comanche County Townsend Club at a courthouse meeting. Green West was reelected secretary and Dan Dutton was named county organizer. Joseph H. Price of Fort Worth spoke and introduced J. F. Newsome, who discussed the Townsend Revolving Pension Plan and backed the McGroarty bill to retire the aged and boost circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Creamer
Comanche County
Townsend Club
Court House
Green West
Dan Dutton
Joseph H. Price
Fort Worth
J. F. Newsome
Townsend
Newsome
Congress
Price
Mr Newsome
Advertising Vital Link, Agency President Says
H T Ewald president Campbell Ewald Co Detroit writes Comanche Chief lauding newspaper advertising as the final vital link in reaching consumers. He notes the agency’s 25th birthday, praise for publishers, and a strong 1935 performance with optimistic outlook for 1936.
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Vital Link
H. T. Ewald
Campbell-Ewald Company
Detroit
Campbell-Ewald Co
General Motors
Chevrolet Motor Company
County Agent Featured as Hardworking in Comanche County
A long summary highlights J. A. Barton’s 12 years as county agent in Comanche County. It notes terracing 500 farms totaling 17 500 acres, boosting land value by 75 000 to 100 000 dollars and yield by about 25 000 yearly. It covers seed improvements, fertilizer use, peach and grape plantings, pecan growth, poultry care, and new agricultural staff growth from two to seven.
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Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Exhibits Bill of Sale For Negroes Described in 1858 Document
An 1858 bill of sale for three enslaved people emerges in Comanche via G. E. Seay. James M. Eanes of Fayette County transfers Elmyra and two children Charles and Lydia to Missouri Ann Seay, with lifelong slave warranty. Witnesses John Shearn and P. Y. McAshan, Fayette County notarized.
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Comanche
G. E. Seay
Justine
James M. Eanes
la Grange
J. R. Eanes
Missouri Ann Seay
Texas
Fayette
Missouri
Ann Seay
Elmyra
Charles
Lydia
A. D
P. Y. McAshan
John Shearn
Scout Council Plans New District With Comanche and Erath
A Dublin meeting of the District Scouters, led by Dr. Jewel Doughty, set plans for a new district comprising Comanche and Erath Counties. C. H. Cole named temporary chairman for Comanche County as T. T. Marshall, Glenn Frazier attended from Comanche. Dr. Doughty to speak to local Scouts soon.
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Dublin
Jewel Doughty
Comanche Trail Council
O'Neal
Dallas
Comanche
Erath
C. H. Cole
Comanche County
T. T. Marshall
Glenn Frazier
Dr. Doughty
Court Clerk Affixes Seal in LaGrange on April 27 1858
The document notes the Court Clerk M. P. French witnessed and sealed the instru ment at the LaGrange court office on April 27 1858, signing as clerk under oath and acknowledging James M. Banes request.
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James M. Banes
LaGrange
Calf Show Planned by Comanche County Officials
A Calf Show is set for Saturday March 21 at 3 p m on the Court House Square as part of a program to promote better livestock. The event is organized by the Agricultural Committee Vocational Agriculture teachers the County Agent and the Chamber of Commerce with more details to follow in The Chief. Dorothy Louise Hicks 12 was killed and Hazel 13 and Verbena 11 Thorp were injured when a lumber laden truck swerved to avoid a milk truck and toppled near the Palace Service Station on Highway 81. Dorothy was dead at the scene the Thorp sisters survived with scalp wounds and cuts. The truck drivers Morrell Dick and Buster Dodgin of Santa Anna were not hurt. The accident forced a detour around Comanche while Highway 81 remained in use. The Grammar School closed Tuesday morning and all three schools dismissed Tuesday afternoon out of respect for the deceased. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Dorothy Louse Hicks was born January 12 1924 and is survived by her parents and three brothers Ardell Edward and Lonnie Jr who attend Methodist classes.
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J. R. Eanes
Chamber of Commerce, Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Court House Square
Comanche County
Chamber of Commerce
Dorothy Louise Hicks
Lonnie Hicks
Hazel Thorp
Verbena Thorp
Dee Long
Palace
E. L. Wallace
Santa Anna
Dorothy Louise
Wallace
Little Thorp Sisters
Morrell Dick
Buster Dodgin
Fort Worth
Palace Service Station
Long
Dublin Street
Charles H. Cole
J. D. Smoot
W. J. Hazel
Oakwood Cemetery
L. T. Coker
Warren Vineyard
Jim Gray
Johnnie Clark
Willie Jack Thomas
Marcus Odell
Dorothy Louse
Ardell
Edward
Lonnie, Jr
Methodist Sunday School
A. G. Miller
New County Agent Arrives in Comanche
N. E. Scudder, newly appointed County Agent, arrived with his family in Comanche Saturday from San Saba where he served nine years. He assumed duties Monday and will reside with his family in the K. L. Macon home north of the high school. The Scudders include Laura Beatrice a high school sophomore and Edward Dewitt Jack a sixth grader.
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N. E. Scudder
Comanche
San Saba
1936 Auto Plates Available For Early Tagging
1936 license plates may be placed on cars now though law requires no placement until March 1. All vehicles must display 1936 plates by April 1. Tax Collector E R Armstrong warns motorists to secure licenses early, noting new state license requirements also due by April 1.
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E. R. Armstrong
Sine Springs Man Honored On 90th Birthday
Sine Springs resident Co. B. Humphreys, born long before the state, marked his 90th birthday Monday March 2 with friends and relatives at his home. He said he feels better than in two years and hopes to reach one hundred. Attendees included families from Sipe Springs, Brownwood, and nearby areas.
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Co. B. Humphreys
Sine Springs
Texas
Mr. Humphreys
W. T. Humphries
J. B. Humphries
Helen
Jeff Price
Jeffa Lee
Sipe Springs
W. B. Green
N. A. Green
Whittlin to Be Presented at Pettit High School
A home talent play titled Whittlin will be presented tonight at Pettit High School to raise funds for the school activity fund. Cast includes Charlies Hazlett Clodah Pettit Katie Mae Lane H. H. Lockridge Ruth White Ray Swann Artie Taber and J. Swann.
Community Play At Fairview Tonight
A play titled The Old Maids Club will be presented at Fairview School tonight starting at 7 30. Principal McGee Moore says the production is directed by the community club with coaches Mesdames Homer Collins Houston Beaty and McNutt. Admission is free.
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Old Maids Club
Fairview
McGee Moore
Mesdames Homer Collins
Houston Beaty
McNutt
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New York
Colorado
Utah
Energy 4H
U.S. A
Harry Fientge
Creamer
Michigan
Furnish County
Furnish County Election Board
Deased
New Co
Pettit
Patricia Ellis
Frank McHugh
Richard Dix
Cimarron
Lionel Barrymore
Wallace Beery
Frederic Mareh
Merle Oberon
the Dark Angel
Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Shanghai
Ricardo Cortez
Mary Astor
DR. Harrigan
Ritz Theater
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