Stock laws pass with solid majorities in county vote
In a turnout under 1,500 of 5,500 possible, both proposed stock laws were ratified by clear majorities. The horse sheep and cattle measure led Hog sheep and goat law, with results showing stronger support for the first proposition. Local results include Comanche No 1 73 19 and Comanche No 2 73 29 among others.
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Hasse
Soda Springs
Dingler
Gustine
Fleming
Q Energy
Lamkin
Macksville
Hazel Dell
Wilson
Mayor calls for city clean up drive and Lions Band formation
The Comanche Lions Band organizes under Robert Eaton as president and Vera Mae Edmondson as secretary. Rehearsals set for Mondays and Thursdays. many residents sign up across sections including clarinets trumpets saxophones and drums. Mayor J R Eanes urges citizens to participate in a two day clean up on March 12 and 13 and to handle yard debris themselves rather than rely on city crews. Poultry care ad notes parasite remover for drinking water.
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Texas
Harmon Howard
Comanche Lions
Robert Eaton
Vera
Vera Mae Edmondson
Mr. Howard
Maurice Hoffman
Doc Morris
Nita Donaho
Ray Doyle
Jack Miller
A. J. Blevins, Jr
Webb Jenkins
Karl Tate
Paul Luker
Bob Masters
Jane Jessup
Cree Edmondson
Herman Jones
Dorothy Shelton
Ruth Rowland
J. B. Tatum
Troy Lee Lewis
Aubrey Lewis
George Masters
Robert Allen
Wayman Garner
Clyde House
R. FE. Daniels
Clyde Spain
Herbert Goodson
Porter Franks
Eanes
2 Council
S. S. Jaynee
Comanche
J. ‘R. Eanes
Highway survey underway from Comanche to Hamilton
Survey work started this week to mark the existing road and terrain for a new highway from Comanche to Hamilton. Allan Hart leads the project with plans to extend to the county line by Saturday preliminaries and to arrange right of way before construction following the Pecan Belt Highway model. The route would connect Hamilton with a Temple to Hamilton segment and divert heavy traffic from South Texas toward oil fields. Authority exists for another survey from Comanche to De Leon to explore further improvements.
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Comanche
Hamilton
Allan Hart
Woodward
Highway Department
Temple
South Texas
District Highway Engineers Office
Waco
de Leon
Garretts Buy Piggly Wiggly Store in Comanche
Cc L Garrett and Son of Brady bought the Piggly Wiggly at Comanche from N W Story and took charge. C L Garrett Jr will manage the business in Comanche and plans to relocate his family there within two weeks. C L Garrett Sr will remain in Brady for now. The firm intends to make this store a leading Piggly Wiggly in Central West Texas.
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Cc. L. Garrett
Brady
Comanche
N. W
West
Texar
Durham Brothers Offer Free Pecans If Bills Paid by March 10
A notice warns customers to pay their bills by March 10 to receive free pecans from Durham Brothers.
Dudley Tire Co Opens Garage With Brown in Charge
Dudley Tire Company opened a new garage Tuesday morning at the rear of their current shop. Bob Brown will manage the site and perform general car repairs, continuing work the firm did at the same location previously.
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Dudley Tire Company
Bob Brown
Mr. Brown
Singer Sewing Agency Moves to New HQ
Ben L. Boen manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company has moved headquarters from the north side square building to the one door west of E. H. Jones Grocery off the northwest corner. He handles machines needles and parts and runs a general repairing business.
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Ben L. Boen
Singer Sewing Machine Company
E. H. Jones Grocery
Mr. Boen
Comanche Builds Stable Watermelon Market With Woldert Company
Comanche will gain a stable market for watermelons as the Woldert Company of Tyler commits to buying melons next summer. Growers expect to planting larger acreage, especially the Tom Watson variety, with the company ready to purchase as soon as melons are market ready. The warm climate and soil support large, nearly unlimited production, providing a strong revenue source for the community.
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Comanche
Woldert Company
Tyler
W. M. Durham
Tom Watson
Woldert
Lou-Nez Sandwich Shop Opens in Comanche
Comanche welcomes its newest eating place the Lou-Nez Sandwich Shop operated by Mrs Lula Weisendanger and Miss Inez Sullivan. The name won a naming contest with many entries and was submitted to Mrs Lucy Kirk of Fort Worth who jokes about eating the prize Angel food cake on her next visit.
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Comanche
Lula Weisendanger
Inez Sullivan
Lucy Kirk
Fort Worth
Tragic Death of Mrs Abe Dutton Leaves Dutton Family in Grief
Dan Dutton and son Aldeen were summoned to Lawn Texas on Monday due to the illness and death of Mrs Abe Dutton. The report notes the family’s distress and the passing of Mrs Dut ton.
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Dan Dutton
Aldeen
Lawn
Texas
Mr. Dutton
Abe Dutton
University of Texas group visits home folks
Anton Rauhut John E Hoff Herbert Williams Archer Prude and Miss Josephine Anthony of the University of Texas spent the week with home folks renewing ties and sharing news from campus life.
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Anton Rauhut
John E. Hoff
Herbert Williams
Archer Prude
Josephine Anthony
The
Unirsity of Texas
Comanche County Opens Pecan Belt Road Project
Comanche county will launch road construction on March 24 using two heavy graders, two light finishing machines, and drift drifters moved from Mills county. Work on the Pecan Belt Highway toward Comanche will reach by April 15 and may extend to Highway No 10, tying into a broader county and state highway plan. County officials anticipate a major road building era with strong cooperation and culvert installations underway.
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Comanche County
Woodward
Mills County
Pecan Belt
Comanche
Hamilton
de Leon
Cocounty
Hart
Texas Exes Hold Annual Meet
Texas Exes gathered March 2 for an informal banquet at a tea room across from the post office. Attendees discussed the campaign to raise 500000 for University buildings and included Jerome P. Kearby, Mrs. Hattie C. and several other ex students and staff.
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The
of Texas
Eaveryone
Jerome P. Kearby
Hattie C
Oscar Callaway
Honored At Texas University Del ta Society Inductee
L Russell, grandson of R Russell of Co el My and Mrs L B Russell Jr of Rockport, was chosen as one of 24 freshmen out of 2000 to join the Delta Society at the University of Texas. Eligible were top freshmen with at least three A’s and two B’s for fifteen hours in the first semester. Addison Mr and Mrs Manche and son.
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L. Russell
R. Russell
Coel My
L. B. Russell Jr
Rockport
University of Texas
Delta Society
Ihvs
Addison
Manche
Rham Brothers Offer Free Tickets to Trade Pecan Sale
A notice announces that by March 10 people can obtain pecans without cost in exchange for settling outstanding tickets. The promotion is presented as a bill by the Rham Brothers, inviting public participation in the fruit purchase event.
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rham_ Brothers
Minnie Qunningham and Y W Hol Lead Summer Meeting
In a brief notional note from a past summer, Minnie Qunningham and Y W Hol appear as leading figures with Fagan serving as secretary. The fragment hints at a small organizational gathering chaired by an unnamed president and featuring standard roles.
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Minnie Qunningham
Mes
Y. W. Holt
Fagan
Wet Wash Ad Contest Opens at Comanche Laundry
Comanche Laundry invites everyone to submit a Wet Wash ad under 100 words for a chance at one of three prizes. Entry details unknown. contest aims to showcase best promotional copy for cleaning service.
Coleman visitors spend Sunday in Comanche
Mrs. Winnie Bilatherwice and her daughter Miss Janett from Coleman visited Comanche on Sunday as guests of Mrs. W. A. Shelton.
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Winnie Bilatherwice
Janett of
Coleman
Comanche
W. A. Shelton
Lockwood's Here for Week Show Opens in Comanche
The Lockwood stock company performs under canvas in Comanche starting Monday at 7 15 PM for a week long engagement. They begin with Clouds and Sunshine, with free admission for ladies accompanied by paid admission. Mr and Mrs Bob Brown have returned to Comanche after living in Palaces for several years.
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Lockwood Players
Comanche
Bob Brown
Comanone
Last Day to Get Free Tickets from Durham Brothers
Saturday marks the final day to obtain free shelled pecans from Durham Brothers as part of a tickets promotion. The event encourages customers to visit the shop and claim their complimentary goods before the deadline.
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Durham Brothers
County Meet Preparations Signal Big Event At Comanche
Communities rally two weeks before the county meet to be hosted by area schools in Comanche. Last year drew large crowds with 5000 expected over two days. Sidney leads Class B in loving cup standings for girls and boys basketball, while Proctor and Comanche trail Leon in Class A. Events include spelling, arithmetic, essay writing, music memory, debates, and sports activities across classes A B and Rural.
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Marek
At &Omanche
Rurn
Comanche
Sidney
Gustine
War
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