Comanche Berry Plant Hope In Meeting Saturday
Former Comanche County man Bowdoin plans a berry packing plant if locals subscribe stock and pledge 120 acres of berries. A 12 member committee has raised about 60 percent of required capital. a March 9 meeting aims to finalize subscriptions and acreage contracts.
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Mr. Bowdoin
Comanche
J. R. Barry
Bowdoin
Chamber of Commerce
Bowdoins
Chamber of Commercce
Court House
Mgr. Bowdoin
C. P. St. Clair
Gordon Barrett
L. C. Dillard
J. A. Barton
P. K. Mackey
FE. E. Denny
S. P. Smith
C. O. Brightman
G. W. Jessup
T. J. Williams
C. D. Cuthbertson
J. B. Albcorn
Gas Firm Hints Move May Affect Comanche Office
City officials and Chamber of Commerce directors oppose a possible closure of the Southwest Gas Company office in Comanche. They warn that closing the office could reduce customer service in adjustments, installations, and repairs, despite a history of nearly uninterrupted service with only minor interruptions and low pressure on rare occasions.
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Conanche
Southwest Gas Company
The
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Gagle Well Exhibits Oil Showing Near Beattie
Promoters of the Cagle well three and a half miles west of Beattie reported an oil showing at 2546 feet on Sunday. TM Denny at the site said a quart of oil was recovered from a slush bucket with good gravity and quality. A stray sand was encountered about three hundred feet shallower than other showings, with drilling continuing toward 3500 feet to reach paying sands. The find excited local interest among old and new residents.
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Beattie
Denny
Citizenship Service Office Remains Consistent with Policy
The statement notes that the word sure has not caused any inconvenience to the public and that the office’s service has remained aligned with its established policies.
Declamation Contest Set For Local Schools
Supt W G Barrett announces a declamation contest at the high school Monday at 7 30 to select representatives from the high school grammar school and West Ward School. Senior junior and sub junior entrants from each division will compete and the public is invited to attend Mr Barrett stated.
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W. G. Barrett
Grammar School
West Ward School
Barrett
To Play Ball With Coleman
R B and T J Layman will play professional baseball this summer with Coleman in the West Texas League. A brother said Tuesday that they have signed contracts. RB Layman played last year in the West Texas League with San Angelo and was later sent to the Texas League club in Weep, where he was stoned this spring, and then sent to Coleman.
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R. B
T. J. Layman
Coleman
West Teras Torgue
R. RB
Westeras Clerene
San Angelo
End
Weep
Ueain
Four 4-H Club Members To Travel To Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
More than a hundred 4-H Club members from Comanche County will attend Fort Worth’s Fat Stock Show on Club Day. County Agent J A Barton distributed 75 free tickets, with more available, urging members to pick up tickets. The county plans to send the largest delegation, including a 22-member Coxin class, with others from Robinson Springs, Hasse, Denter, Sidney, and Newburg joining in.
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Comanche County
Fort Worth
J. A. Barton
Texas
Comance County
Arquest
Cocsin
Robinson Springs
Hasse
Denter
Sidney
Newburg
City officer candidates announced for April 2 1929 election
The Comanche Chief lists candidate dates for city offices under election rules set for Tuesday April 2 1929. M Moore is nominated for Treasurer and J K Miller for Secretary with Marshall W A Pate named as Marshall.
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M. Moore
J. KE. Miller
W. A. Pate
Old landmark torn down in Comanche
Comanche removes a historic two story stone dwelling known as the Judge Groy residence. Erected in 1875 by Duncan A. Campbell, the building later belonged to TL RB Russell and was sold in 1889 to Juder Gray who lived there until shortly before his death.
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Comanche
Judge Groy
Duncan A. Campbell
TL. RB. Russell
Juder Gray
School Report Cards To Be Sent March Sixth
Patrons of Norticr to School will receive forth term report cards from all buildings on Wednesday March 6. Parents are asked to examine the cards closely before signing.
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Norticr
W. G. Barrett
GIG CALLAWAY MAY MAKE RACE
Eastland Telegram reports that Gib Callaway former Eastland district attorney and lawyer in West Texas may enter the Texas attorney general race. Supporters cite strong backing in Eastland Comanche Brown Erath Mills Lampasas Callahan Coleman counties and central West Texas to build a statewide vote. He now resides in Brownwood and previously partnered with Judge Allen D Dabney in Eastland.
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Eastland
Texas
Gib Callaway
Bar of
West Texas
Judge Callaway
Allen D. Dabney
Brownwood
Texas Are Favorable To Judge Callaway
Eastland County
Comanche County
Brown County
Erath
Mills Lampasas
Callahan
Coleman
Eastland Telegram
Moody and Boswell Buy Confectionery
Jim Moody and John Boswell purchased Bishop's Confectionery from Z H Bishop and took charge that afternoon. Moody formerly owned the plant and later the Owl Confectionery and worked in Italy Texas. Boswell was recently owner of the Palace Service Station.
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Jim Moody
John Boswell
Bishop's Confectionery
Z. H. Bishop
Mr. Moody
Owl
Italy
Texas
Mr. Boswell
Palace
Fritts Murder Trial Opens After Delays
Will Fritts stands accused of the October 28 murder of Earl Hamilton in Haskell County. Judge Bruce W. Bryan denied a continuance, and the case proceeds in District Court as 165 witnesses are summoned by both sides. The prosecution says Fritts lured Hamilton from his home and fatally shot him and Hamilton’s father.
Hico Ice and Cold Storage Co Promotes Dairy Goods
Local business proclaims continued availability of sweet milk and sweet cream from Hico Ice and Cold Storage Co. highlighting dairy products and storage services for customers.
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Hico Ice and Cold Storage Co
Burglary Suspects Arrested After Gustine In Store Shootout
A night-time break in at Gustine Mercantile ended with officer fireing 11 shots and four alleged burglars captured. A posse hunted the party across the Cotton Belt line. Three arrests include two women and a man linked to Ft Worth. One man claimed aliases and residence in Ft Worth.
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Comanche County
Tim
Elmer Li
Gustine Mercantile
Little
Wil Robinson
Virmi
Cash
Hicks Corner
Robinson
Philtins
Bowden
Ft. Worth
Messrs. Robinson
Comanche
Gustine
Messrs Little and
Alsup
Cotton Belt
Lem Batton Place
Gilbreath
Onerute
Plans Set for Comanche County Interscholastic Meet
The executive committee completed plans for the Comanche county meet to be held in Comanche on March 22 and 28. Twelve cars and championship cups will be awarded across Class A and B literary events and Grammar School events. Cups for county champions will be given. banners go to Class A champions.
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Comanche
Hich Senvor
Sent
B. Ray McCorkle
Beattie Presidinns
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GAO CO
Majestic Theatre
William Poyd
THRE
Ronald Coleman
Cra Ae
Magic Fla
Aeter Ralston
Wallace Beery
Patr and
Muddy
Herbert Hoover
Chas. Curtis
Gagle
Moody and Boswell
Fritts
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