Big dairy firms may seek Texas plants soon says Fort Worth rep
W J Miller of Fort Worth a Carnation Milk traveling representative in Comanche last Friday urged considering a Carnation milk plant at Comanche He said Texas leads in evaporated and condensed milk consumption with half a million cases sold last year and that Carnation now dominates world condensing He cited feed quality market distance from rivals and labor stability as key factors in locating a new Texas plant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Miller
Fort Worth
Carnation Milk Company
Comanche
Texas
Miller
United States
Re-Election of City Superintendent W G Barrett
W G Barrett was re elected as City Schools Superintendent at the regular board meeting last Thursday. Barrett came to Comanche as high school principal under the late B W Speed and, after Speed's death, served the remainder of that term and last year. Barrett, a Baylor University graduate, is regarded as a leading area educator and has improved the district’s financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barrett
Barrett
Comanche
B. W. Speed
Speed
Baylor University
Texas
City Sells Gas Pipe for Municipal Plant Plan
Work to load the gas pipe bought by the City for a proposed municipal gas system is complete. The pipe was shipped to Almena and sold to West Texas Utilities Company. A city statement last week claimed Comanche would not incur a loss and that the municipal gas plan might aid local gas supply without harming citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almene
West Texas Utilities Company
Comanche
Carnation Company weighs Texas plant site with 5000 cows
Mr. Miller argues labor and milk quality impact plant feasibility. He estimates a condensing plant would need about 5000 cows within 10 to 15 miles to ensure supply and good milk quality. He notes Carnation could relocate here if a Texas community shows strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Texas
Carnation Company
Comanche Boy Ties State Record in Pole Vault
Collin Dingwall of Comanche tied the state record by vaulting eleven feet to win first place at the S M U T C U track meet in Fort Worth last Saturday. He vaulted for Comanche while in high school and represented the district and state meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Telegram
Collin Dingwall
Fort Worth
Collin
Comanche
Children Visit Father on 79th Birthday
Uncle Joel Nakers marked his 79th birthday with a quiet day among family. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Gleaton, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Roberson, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes of Gustine, R. V. Nakers of Desdemono, Mrs. Mamie Sikes and daughter Maurine of Panes, and Miss Lynette Franklin of Lingleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Nakers
I. A. Gleaton
Jno. Roberson
Hayes
Gustine
R. V. Nakers
Desdemonio
Mamie Sikes
Maurine
Panes
Lynette Franklin
Lingleville
Penny Burglars Busy Last Week in Comanche
Burglars active last week in Comanche robbed three places, taking small sums in pennies and a few items. Entry was gained by removing a window pane and careful not to break the glass. Losses included pennies at the Comanche Mill and minor items at the Laundry and Emerts Filling Station. No suspects identified, likely juvenile culprits.
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Comanche
Hoff
Emerts
Dublin Road
Comanche Boy To Accompany Band Tour Of Rio Grande Valley
Graham Smoot of the University of Texas will accompany the Lone Moon band on its march tour through the Rio Grande Valley beginning March first, playing cornet. Smoot has built an impressive music record in Austin during the year.
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Graham Smoot
University of Texas
Lone Moon
Rio Grande Valley
Graham
Austin
Rubber stamps prompt service ad in Comanche Chief
An ad in The Comanche Chief promotes rubber stamps in all kinds and emphasizes prompt service and low prices.
Comanche Troupe Takes Second in District One Act Meet
The Comanche troupe performing Dust of the Road placed second at the district meet, narrowly missing first by one judge. San Angelo High led with two votes to Comanche’s one. Tom Pulliam and Wendell Herring named outstanding actors. Coach Mrs. Romeo Walker praised for guiding the team.
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Brownwood
San Angelo High
Comanche
Tom Pulliam
Wendell Herring
Romeo Walker
Comanche High School
Former Stated Clerk R W Benge Dies at 73
The Rev. R. W. Benge 73 resigned as stated clerk of Dallas Presbytery in September due to ill health and died Sunday at his sister's home in McAlester Oklahoma. Funeral at First Presbyterian Athens followed by burial in Athens. Benge previously led Cumberland Presbyterian church at Comanche and preached forcefully.
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R. W. Benge
Dallas
McAlester
First Presbyterian Church of
Athens
Benge
W. E. Martin
W. E. Graham
Grace Presbyterian Church
Greenville
Athens -Dallas News
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Comanche
Auto Stolen Last August Found Stripped Near Brownwood
Officers found a Ford Coupe stripped of nearly all parts, including a door and upholstery, in a hidden pasture two miles east of Democrat. Stolen Aug 27 from J. E. Gary in Brownwood, the car had been driven about twenty miles before being stripped with no clues or theories available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
J. E. Gary
Democrat
Daughter of Bachman Family Buried After Operation
Bennie Sue Bachman, 22 months old of Downing, died Sunday after throat surgery. She was buried Sunday at 4 PM in Downing Cemetery with Rev. B. F. Hearn officiating. The death followed catarrahal condition of the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Sue
John Bachman
Downing
Downing Cemetery
B. F. Hearn
Meeting at Talpa Aids by Wynne and Edminston
Rev J M Wynne leaves Saturday for Talpa to assist Rev B B Edminston in a two weeks Methodist meeting. Edminston previously aided Wynne in a prior summer meeting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wynne
Talpa
B. B. Edminston
Methodist Church
Rev
Edminston
Rev. Wynne
Comanche County Interscholastic Meet Promotes Prizes and Attendance
Citizens and communities in Comanche plan a county Interscholastic League Meet with prizes including 200 gallons of gasoline for attendance and 100 gallons for top registrants. The event, March 25–26, features new literary cups, a basketball relay for girls, a singing contest, and free admission for all contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
O. H. Donahoe
Texas Company
R. A. McCulley
Gulf Production Company
A. J. Blevins
Magnolia Company
Clyde House
Bana Stard
Chamber of Commerce
The
Lions Club
Interscholastic League
Compton
de Leon
Russell
Cochran
Ward School
J. R. Cooner
Sidney
Fira Rantogterts
Pach Olen
Carleton Stock and Poultry Show Set for April 8 and 9
The 44th annual Stock and Poultry Show at Carleton will be held April 8 and 9 as announced by M. E. Waldrop secretary. The event features cash and merchandise prizes for stock cattle hogs and poultry with no entry or admission fees. The Carleton Booster Club band will visit Comanche at 10 15 on Wednesday March 2.
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Carleton
M. E. Waldrop
Carleton Booster Club
Comanche
Chicken Thieves Raid Two Farms Steal Hens
The thieves struck J. M. Guthrie and C. L. Beard on Saturday night taking a dozen hens from Guthrie and twenty four hens from Beard. A suspicious car with a chicken coop was seen near midnight fueling the theory the thieves were transporting the birds to a distant market.
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J. M. Guthrie
C. L. Beard
Mr. Guthrie
Mr. Beard
Luther Dixon Hurt in Auto Collision near Brownwood
Luther Dixon was badly bruised and cut but not fatally hurt in a crash five miles west of Brownwood on Tuesday afternoon. He was returning from Brownwood in a Ford when he collided with the Fort Worth and Brownwood Bus at a filing station corner. a passenger with him escaped injury. Dixon was pinned in wreckage but later traveled to Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Dixon
Brownwood
Mr. Dixon
Fort Worth
Dixon
Comanche
Legal Blanks Mortgages Notes and Vendors Lien Notes
Comanche Chief reports on available legal forms for mortgages notes deeds and vendors lien notes. Includes templates and guidance for filing requirements and recordkeeping with local authorities.
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Comanche Chief
Brownwood visitors attend Comanche K of P lodge
Jack Howard R A Snider J A Wainscott F E Witcher C Thaxton and Fred L Hayes of Brownwood were Comanche visitors Thursday attending K of P lodge.
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Jack Howard
R. A. Snider
J. A. Wainscott
F. E. Witcher
Thaxton
Fred L. Hayes
Brownwood
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W.G. Barrett
GITY
William Fox
House Peters
Reginald Denny
Jack Hoxie
RED Hot Leather
Father
Nearing
Pulliam
Mrs
Jno. Bachman
Citizens of
Carlton
Luther Dixion
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