Comanche to Vote on $5,000 Bond for Fire Station and City Hall
On March 8 1937 the Comanche Texas City Council ordered an election for April 13 1937 at City Hall to decide whether the city may issue bonds totaling 5000 dollars to fund a new Fire Station and City Hall. The bonds would be five hundred dollars each at 5 percent interest with semiannual payments and a sinking fund. Only qualified property tax paying voters may vote, with ballots bearing For the issuance of bonds or Against the issuance of bonds. J. W. Jenkins named election manager and notices to be posted and published for four weeks.
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Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Vernon
W. D. Jenkins
MO. E. Hoff
Hill Huddleston
Order Of Election For Co. School Trustees
County Judge R. B McCharen issues election for Comanche County Texas to elect one County School Trustee from Precincts 1 and 3 on the first Saturday in April 1937, in all school districts. The notice is dated March 10 1937.
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State OF Texas
Comanche
Said
Comanche County
Texas
McCharen
Cuthbertson and Sienney Feiss Wed at Moore Home
Thelma Barker married Be Cuthbertson of Coman at Rev. T D Moore’s home. The couple, daughter and son of Robersonville and Comanche residents, plan to live in Comanche.
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Cuthbertson
Coman
Sienney Feiss
Thelma Barker
T. D. Moore
J. L. Barker
Robersonville
Mr. Cuthbertson
Charlie Cuthbertson
Comanche
Norrid and Turner Tie Knot in Comanche County Wedding
John W. Norrid and Mrs Mollie Turner were married Monday afternoon at the bride’s mother Mrs R C Frazier home. Rev Edwin Wilson of the Baptist Church performed the ceremony. Norrid, head of Norrid Produce Co, is a widely known local businessman. Turner, formerly of Hillsboro, came to Comanche a year ago to reside with her mother.
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Comanche County
John W. Norrid
Mollie Turner
R. C. Frazier
Edwin Wilson
The
Baptist Church
Norrid
Norrid Produce Company
Mrs Herbert Williams Hosts Luncheon Bridge Club
A luncheon by the Luncheon Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs Herbert Williams on Tuesday afternoon. High score trophy for members went to Mrs William C Chilton and the guest prize was won by Mrs Richard K Shelton.
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Bridge Club
Herbert Williams
William C. Chilton
Richard K. Shelton
Bridge Teas At Miss Brightman Home With Prizes
Miss Minnie Cunningham and Miss Hattie Brightman hosted eight-table bridge Saturday at Miss Brightman's home. Prizes went to Mrs. Lala Wies Endanger high, Mrs. John Reese second high, and Mrs. Ray Hoff low. Table cuts awarded to eight players. Tea guests enjoyed a St Patrick's Day salad course.
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Minnie Cunningham
Hattie Brightman
Brightman
Lala Wiesendanger
John Reese
Ray Hoff
Howard Kilpatrick
Bob Stanton
Vasco Lee
Estelle Reese
A. J. Cunningham
Coxs Host Sixteenth Anniversary Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs A P Cox entertained with a seven table bridge party at their new West Enth Street home Saturday night for their sixteenth wedding anniversary. A surprise fiesta set delighted the hosts and Mrs Walter Durham won top single high score. Trophies were awarded to Mr and Mrs L C Durham and Dr and Mrs E R Ammons for distinctive couple scores. Refreshments featured fine large Giladioli bulbs.
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A. P. Cox
Westenth Street
Guaranteed Flour and Household Goods Sale Ad
Advertises Guaranteed Flour at 1.65 per unit and seed Irish potatoes at 4c per pound. Lists pickles 18c per quart wash tubs 55c to 65c good rub boards 30c. Pays 17c for eggs on Saturday. Notes top price for eggs during the week. Co. FP. Williams.
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Co. FP. Williams
W E Sullivan Honored by Friends After Court Trial
The piece covers W E Sullivan being honored Monday by friends after a Kan Court trial where Sullivan faced bigamy charges. Major B Black and Higgs, editor of the Steph Empire Tribune, led the prosecution and defense in a lively session with Bible quotations. The crowd laughed as testimonies praised Sullivan’s postal service, and refreshments were served.
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Reese
Kan
Major B. Black
Higgs
Steph Empire-Tribune
Broth Law
Sense
Solomon
Wade
Evan
J. R
Major Black
Comanche Candidates Announced for City Marshal Race
The Chief authorized the following candidates for City Marshal subject to the Election of Comanche Texas on Tuesday April 6 1987 BROOKES CARNES JIM C CUNNINGHAM lead the field in a local political announcement with the official slate.
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Comanche
Tex
Brookes Carnes
Jim C. Cunningham
Smart buried at Cox Cemetery
Raymond Gibson Smart born March 1912 died at 25. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs Smart. He married in 1929 to Margaret and left three children Nina Pearl and Wayne. Pallbearers included Mark Hilton Smart Melvin Pred Hart and Elmo. Funeral held March 3 with Rev. of Comanche officiating. Survived by five brothers and a sister Mrs Wolley Cox.
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Mark
Hilton Smart
Melvin Re
Get a Coleman Gasoline Iron at Kilpat Hardware Store
On Troning Day Kilpat Hardware Store promotes the Coleman Gasoline iron as the safest, most dependable option for household use. The ad emphasizes reliability and quality for home repair and cooking tasks. The note highlights Kilpat as the local supplier.
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Kilpat Hardware Store
Sabbath Services and Visiting Speaker Schedule
Sunday events list Sabbath School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev B B Hestir delivering both sermons members urged to attend and outsiders invited while on business in Comanche a note on vacant business houses nearby is mentioned.
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B. B. Hestir
D. D
D. Chas. Clarke
Fragmentary Rado ing Ab Once Incomplete Note
A garbled line appears to record names and actions but lacks coherent details. The text reads as a partial note with unclear references to individuals and events, making it impossible to identify a clear headline or summary.
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Wm. Reese Drug Co
J. B. Allcorn
E. R. Wright
Reese Drug Store
Ike Phifer
Black Eyed Peas
Hilton Burks
Harper Seed
Hoff
Comanche Milling Co
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Gustine, Texas
Connor
Comanche Hatchery
Kinas
Z. H. Jones & Son
Fagan Chevrolet Co
City of
Wm. Reese
Soe
Tom Luker
Tyler
Frank Phifer
Sidney Street
Bukoviny
Frank Prop
Dukes
Gorman
Rt. 1, A
Ite
Cutter Laboratories
Cutter Blacklegal
T. F. Hannigan
Mer Thomas
Frank Howington
Will Kirkland
Smith
Johnnie Price
Bob Cox
Jail
G. K. Bagley
Sidney
Atwood Hatchery
West Ward
Lewis Bowers
A. J. Williford
Whitney Farm
Hamilton Road
W. T. Parkman
Grady Swindle
Gulf Auto Wax and Cleaner
Cc. J. Anderwaldt
Gulf Service Station No
de Leon Highway
A. B. Masters
Cooper
Legear
McNess Co
Dept. S
Freeport
Illinois
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Memphis
Tenn
W. D. Starkie
Gustine
Comanche and
Leon River
Sam Gilbreath
Dublin
Rt. 1
G. A. Dodson
West
N. N. Durham
G. E. Smith
Horse Power International Engine and Good Mill
Gustine Wrecking Shop
Hines’ Candy Store
KFPL
Thos. Stark
Highway 10
Jersey
John Burton
Route 4
W. A. Cole
Hasse
Comanche Hotel
J. B. Lacy
Itp
H. McCain
Alice Robertson
A. G. Miller
J. D. Jackson
J. B. Tatum
Waisman's
C. A. Greene
Brownwood Highway
Square
R. A. McCulley
H. J. R. Gille
W. M Humphrey
Ira Clemons
B. L. Gore
Democrat Staray
R. L. Mauldin
Church of Christ
Freeman's Shoe Shop
J. E. Morris
Service Drug Store
Bessie Mirles
Blatherwick
O. K
Ford Tudor
Ford
Dodge
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Howard Motor
Iva Hart Insurance Agency
Comanche, Texas
Joan W. Norrid
Hampton Floral Shop
Ady
Williams
W. E. Sullivan
Kn. G. Smart
Cox Cemet
Raymond Gibson Smart
Brownwood
Sidney Cox
Rev
Eee
Offi F
Presbyterian Churc
J. J. Starr
Johnsons
Kilpatrick’s Hardware Store
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