Gustine Lady Recalls Trip to First Texas Capitol
Mrs Phil Bertram of Gustine chronicles attendance at the Washington on the Brazos centennial celebration marking 100 years since Texas Declaration of Independence. She recounts the site’s history, the old Declarations house replica, and state efforts to preserve the landmark with monuments and grounds.
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Gustine Lady
Texas
Comanche County
Washington On
the Brazos
Phil Bertram
Gustine
Bertram
Mexico
Santa Anna
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Washington
Brazos
State of Texas
Brazos River
Washington Park
Clifton College Choir at Priddy Sunday
Clifton College Choir of Clifton Texas with forty five mixed voices will perform an Easter Cantata at Zion Lutheran Church Priddy on Sunday March 22 at 10 30 am The public is invited The Clifton Choir is recognized as one of Texas best junior college choirs.
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Clifton College
Clifton
Texas
Zion Lutheran Church
Priddy
Clifton Choir
Calf Show Set For Saturday
Entry deadline is noon Saturday March 21 with a 1 PM cutoff for late entries. Judging begins at 3 PM on the courthouse lawn. Open to 4 H Club and Vocational Agriculture students in Comanche County High Schools. Premiums of 1 dollar paid to non prizewinners. The event emphasizes educational calf history and aims to improve livestock quality and market interest.
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J. R. Eanes
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Comanche County
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross Appeals for Flood Relief Funds
Telegram from the American Red Cross to Comanche County urges immediate relief for 38,000 families in 11 states driven from homes by floods. It requests shelter food clothing and medical care and notes a national proclamation by President Roosevelt for prompt restraint and urges community donations to meet a $95 quota.
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American Red Cross
E. E. Anthony
Comanche County
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Red Cross Relief Fund
Subscribers To C of C Listed
A Chamber of Commerce meeting reports more supporters than last year with additional names expected. The Finance Committee notes many business people are not yet interviewed. The list includes Higginbotham Bros Comanche National Bank State National Bank Comanche Milling Co Farmers Produce Co and others.
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Chamber of Commerce
Higginbotham Bros
Comanche National Bank
State National Bank
Comanche Chief
Dudley Bros
Texas Telephone Company
Comanche Milling Co
Farmers Produce Co
Chevrolet Co
I. M. Vineyard
B. A. Riley
City Weer
H. N
Lions Club Meeting Scheduled for March 24 in Comanche
The Comanche Lions Club will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday at 12 15 PM at the Colonial Hotel. Secretary W P Duckett announces the event with ladies night postponed and Dr Jewel Daughety of Brownies set to address the group.
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Comanche Lions Club
Colonial Hotel
W. P. Duckett
Jewel Daughety
Rabbit Drive Planned at Board Church March 24
A rabbit drive will be held in the Board Church community Tuesday March 24 with events led by a committee. The drive starts at the Merlin Stanton residence early morning and an old fashioned Comanche stew will be served at noon. The public is invited.
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Board Church
Merlin Stanton
Rabbit Drive Set for Cross Roads Next Tuesday
An announcement says a rabbit drive will be held in the Cross Roads community next Tuesday March 24. The event starts at the Duke farm and lunch is provided at noon. shells will be sold at cost. The public is invited to participate.
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Cross Roads
Duke Farm
Comanche Urges Bond Vote for School Gymnasium
An editorial touts approved W P A funds for a Comanche gymnasium and urges voters to support bonds without raising local taxes. It argues a gym boosts county and rural school relations, aids student training, and would serve bands and programs while attracting visitors from tournaments.
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Comanche
J. D. Bramlette
Crowds Anticipated for Comanche County Meet
Large crowds are expected in Comanche Friday and Saturday for the Comanche County Interscholastic League Meet. The event draws the biggest audience of the school year with hundreds of parents and students traveling from across the county. Preliminaries for boys and girls playground ball games will be held in Comanche, with north half county schools competing in De Leon.
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Comanche
Comanche County
de Leon
Bank Deposits Rise in Comanche Across Two Banks
Bank deposits in Comanche rose by more than $150,000 on March 4 1936 from the same date last year. The two banks reported combined deposits of $790 285 29 this year versus $634 496 22 in 1935, according to official statements released this week.
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Comanche
Centennial Program by West Ward P T A
Pupils of Miss Susan Gilmore's room present a centennial program next Wednesday at 3:00 PM. Mrs. H P Baker of Howard Payne College will speak on the unit system and the elementary curriculum revision.
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Susan Gilmore
West Ward
H. P. Baker
Howard Payne College
Home Beautification Contest Rules Announced
The Business and Professional Women's Club outlines rules for a city beautification contest open to all Comanche residents except florists. Judging occurs April 1, June 1, and July 15. prizes total 25 dollars with 12.50, 7.50, and 5.00 for front yard, second prize, and back yard respectively.
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Comanche
Comanche Yard and Garden Beautification Contest Entry
Entry blank invites participation in a yard and garden beautification contest sponsored by the local business and professional group in Comanche Texas. It requests improvements between April 1 1936 and July 15 with prizes awarded afterward. Signed by the entrant and returned to Mrs Bert Speed in Comanche Texas.
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Comanche Yard
Bert Speed
Comanche
Texas
Government to Buy Farms for Two Hundred Tenants
The government plans to purchase farms for 200 tenant families in North Central Texas as part of the Resettlement Administration program. Selection is underway from county committees, with mortgages amortized over about four percent annually. Title transfers after 15 percent equity, with lease option up to five years and homes tailored to each farm.
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Texas
Washington
C. W. Leigon
Resettlement Administration
Bankhead Jones
Congress
Hasse Test Drilling Reopens After Setback
The Hasse oil test on the Katchman farm near Hasse resumes after a shutdown to address engine trouble. Drilling halted at 850 feet in sandy shale. top Strawn sand expected at 860 to 880 feet. Promoter C G Ribbens says prospects for a paying well are good with about 1000 acres leased in the area.
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Hasse
Katchman
C. G. Ribbens
Ribbens
Auto Supply Store Opens In Comanche
A Western Auto Supply Associate Store opened in Comanche this week with E. R. Evans as proprietor. The modern auto parts shop is in the Mrs. George W. Taie building next to the Chief office. Official opening is set for Saturday. Evans, known as Farr Ray, is son of R. R. Evans of Proctor and Dublin National Bank. He moved to Comanche two weeks ago, and previously worked for Firestone Tire in Dallas.
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Mark A. Dobbs
13Th Cavalry
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Allen and
Irangham
Newburg
Anche High School
Proctor High School
First Nation Bank
Comancheational
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
First State Bank
State Bank of Proctor
Elmer Holden
Allie Gilbreath
Baptist Sunday School
Gustine
John D. Wering Jr
Fort Worth
Annapolis Naval Academy
Grade Callaway
Comanche
Hamilton
Erath
William T. Dobbs
H. McMillan
J. Patton
Ed Lightfoot
John Wyatt
Jack Cunningham
Benton Stailey
England
I. West
Energy School
Miss Roxie
W. G. E. West
I. T. Clemons
New Orleans
Tom Mason
Tom
Johnnie Vick
Nettie Harris
H. Gai Barber
Grace Wilks
Alern Byrd
Ethel Par
Western Auto Supply
E. R. Evans
George W. Taie
Evans
Farr Ray
R. R. Evans
State Bank of
Proctor
Dublin National Bank
Proctor Bank
Texas
Young Evans
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of
Dallas
Iris Edmondson
Perry Moring Re-elected Principal At Lamkin School
Perry Moring was re-elected principal of Lamkin School at a school board meeting. He continues his second year at Lamkin after previously leading Robinson Springs. The Lamkin faculty, including Len Dalton, Coda Baggett and Sybil Campbell, was also re-elected. Lamkin Board members named are F. C. Stevens president, C. B. Anderson secretary, K. O. Brittain, R. Carlton, C. R. Peterson, Hern Barnett and Doe Miller.
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Perry Moring
Lamkin School
Moring
Lamkin
Robinson Springs
Len Dalton
Coda Baggett
Sybil Campbell
Lamkin School Board
F. C. Stevens
C. B Anderson
K. O. Brittain
R. Carlton
C. R. Peterson
Hern Barnett
Doe Miller
Freeman Opens New Shoe Shop in Comanche
O. L. Freeman opens a shoe shop this week in the J. E. Morris building in Comanche. Freeman is an experienced shoe man with sixteen years in the business.
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O. L. Freeman
Comanche
J. E. Morris
Freeman
Revival Begins Sunday at Comanche M E Church
The annual revival at the Comanche Methodist Church will start next Sunday as announced by Rev Charles H Cole pastor He will preach and song services will be led by Ernest Rippe toe of De Leon.
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C. H. Cole
Comanche
Comanche Methodist Church
Chas. H. Cole
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William Reese
Claass
Higginbotham
C of C
E. E. McNatt
I. M. Edmondson
W. C. House
B. & W. Kar Co
F. L. Hill
Majestic Theatre
Sutton Dudley
George R. Wil
Barber Shop
Rog’s Afe
Wm. Reese
M. Coleman
Iva Hart
J. H. Wilhelm
E. D. Sanders
R. A. Luker
G. C. McKinzie
E. R. Wright
Dr. E. R. Ammons
J. A. Mahon
Texas Power & Light
W. Z. Compton
Lions Club
Rabbit Drive Board Church
Rabbit Drive
Brownwood
Dublin
Blanket
Bramlette
The
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Highway No. 10
Brath County
Leon Bridge
Isham Farm
Bumsy
Auto Supply
M. E. Church
Bing Crosby
Gene Autry
Allison Skipworth
Mae Clark
John Howard
Wendy Barrie
Alice Faye
Music IS Magic
Jean Harlow
Spencer Tracy
Ritz Theater
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