Farmers Gear to Improve County Turkey Crop
Mr. Collier and Mr. Geo McGee of the Farmers Produce Co. join B. Atwood to supply 100% Baby Beef Type turkey eggs to boost local production. Baby poults will be sold cheaper, aiming for higher market prices with improved flock care. progress may take more than one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante Thas
Iler Wilton
Co@anche County
A Collier
Geo. Mce
B. Atwood
Atwood Hatchery
Srowers
Northwest
Tax lien case in Comanche County Texas court
The State of Texas and the City of Comanche join as interveners in a tax lien suit over delinquent taxes on property described as the W corner of Block 15 Walcott Addition in Comanche. Taxes from 1928 to 1939 total 5038 dollars plus interest and costs. Hearing set for March 18, 1940 in the Comanche County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Comanche
Price
Lans
Coby
Asanche County
Texas
Seedie
Comanche Independent School
Walcott
Co@werhe
Comanche Cutty
Zfice
Cemanche
A. D
Hugh White
Comanche County
Citation by Publication in Texas Foreclosure Tax Suit
Public notice in Comanche County Texas for Baker-Hanna Co. with State of Texas and City of Comanche as tax units, requiring defendants to appear April 15 1940 before the District Court to answer foreclosure petition No 2373. Delinquent taxes 1931-1938 on Duncan Addition parcel, amount 15.60 plus intervener City of Comanche 0.96, plus interest and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sanity OF
Comanche
Baker-Hanna Co
Manche Independent
Mmanche County
Ama County
Duncan
Co. Comanche County
State of Texas
Masoe
City of
Said , &T
REA Lines Expand Rural Electric Service in 1939
The article notes 268 million dollars allotted for REA lines and 5 million for wiring and plumbing in Washington. In 1939 one rural resident per 30 seconds gained electricity from REA systems. Comanche County Electric Cooperative added 443 miles of lines benefiting hundreds of Comanche and Eastland farmers. The year saw 92 new members and a 5,318 attendance at a farm equipment tour in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association
Comanche
Eastland
REA
Harry Slattery
Comanche Cooperative
Women’s Rea Club
State Agricultural Colleges
Extension Service
Comanche County
Comanche County Farmers Form Cooperative Purchasing Group
Eighteen Farm Security Administration borrowers met March 9 at the Christian Church in Comanche to organize the Comanche County Cooperative Purchasing and Mar keting Association. Officers elected include President L Eugene Westmoreland Vice President Thomas A Lee Secretary-Treasurer Carl Cunningham and Directors Frank C Haynes Marion T Shoemaker. All FSA borrowers are invited to join for anticipated benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
Christian Church of Comanche
Woodrow R. Allen
Allen
Comanche County Cooperative Purchasing and Marpaged Association
L. Eugene Westmoreland
Gustine
Thomas A. Lee
de Leon
Carl Cunningham
Frank C. Haynes
Gorman
Marion T. Shoemaker
Comanche
Farm Securty Administration
Rabbit Drive At Gustine Tuesday Details
A rabbit drive is set for Tuesday March 26 at the Stamford Coach farm two miles west of Gustine starting at 9:00 am. Dinner will be served at noon with women invited to bring cakes and pies while men prepare two stews. Candidates and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Stamford
Head Shapes as Police Identification Aid
Discussion on using head shapes for identification parallels fingerprints. Conformateur device from Paris, used by hatters, showcased by Byer-Rolnick to produce simplified hat sizing data. Novit's Department Store in Comanche acts as agent for Resistor Hats, with manager Harry Melowsky returning from the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conformateur
Paris
France
America
Byer- Rolnick Company
Novit's Department Store
Comanche
Harry Melowsky
Dallas
Texas
Joyce Lehman
D. E. Walsh
Identification Bureau
Robert L. Jones
A. N. Wittrup
Norwood Wedding Shower Honored Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs B G Norwood were honored with a wedding shower on March 9 at the bride’s mother Mrs Sam C Carter’s Soda Springs home. Attendees included numerous local families and friends from Cotton Grove Beatty and Courtland New York where Mrs Helen Armstrong Russell died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Norwood
Sam C. Carter
Soda Springs
Lee Matthews
Earlene
Jack Pyburn
Jay Tupin
Willie Tupin
Virgil Haynes
Gaylen
Annie Joyce
Earl Gressett
Neta Jean
Clifford Hoover
James
G. C
Melrose
Annie Fern
Duster
Bill Evans
Nordell Lloyd
Paul Richard
Jessie Holman
Cotton Grove
J. B
Maudine McMillan
Beattie
Leon Sledge
Jake
Mary Gladys Chapman
Norman Matthews
Arthur
Thelma Helm
Grady Ripley
Irene Hartman
Levell
Bettie
Johnnie Nichols
Shirley Hilliard
Bessie Summers
Fay Jones
Adene Daniels
Lewis McMillan
Nolan Warren
Helen Armstrong Russell
Comanche
Courtland
New York
Sue Cody
Russell
Baltimore
Maryland
E. R. Armstrong
George Pratt
Legion Marks 21st Anniversary With Local Observance
The American Legion post celebrated its twenty first year with readings by local students, guest introductions, and awards to new members. Bronze medals were presented for recruitment efforts, and $8 000.90 in veterans claims were cited for Comanche County. Community service aims and a Legion Auxiliary partnership were highlighted, with St Patrick s Day decor and a memorial for fallen buddies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionnaires
American Legion
Paris
France
Percy Jean Howard
Raynell Woods
Larry Carter
Jack Riley
Noria Dunn
Norta Carter
Armstrong Cox
B. A. Riley
Tom Douglas
J. B. Allcorn
Department of Texas
Republic of France
Comanche County
Legion
Comanche
Auxiliary
St. Patrick's Day
United States
America
North Carter
Nobia Dunn
Gene Arthur
Elmer Albin
J. B. Albcorn
J. H. Arcsur
Hubert Atterbury
Paul
Comanche Lions Host Brownwood Luncheon Guest
The Brownwood Lions Club program featured the Comanche High School Orchestra with magic tricks by Karl Shock. Orchestra director Pat Howard led a set of novelty numbers with vocal solos by Karl Shock Ory McKenzie and Billy Everett among the performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School Orchestra
Karl Shock
Comanche Lions Club
Brownwood Lions Club
Comanche Orchestra
Pat Howard
Ory McKenzie
Billy Everett
Frances Evelyn Durham
Joe Carnes
Toby Davis
Ory McKinzie
Marylyn Clark
James Martin
Peg Durham
Merlin Jenkins
Harold Little
Jack Scudder
Larry Shankle
Attend Funeral of J. H. Lloyd Monday
Sweetwater farmer J. H. Lloyd was honored by attendance from out of town. Among mourners were Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Lloyd and Herman Lloyd of De Leon, A. B. Lloyd of Lubbock, Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Bradford of Brownwood, and other relatives from Sylvester Coleman Carmi Gustine and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lloyd
Sweetwater
D. P. Lloyd
Herman Lloyd
de Leon
A. B. Lloyd
Lubbock
J. M. Bradford
Brownwood
Thompson
Marie Lawless
Sylvester
Taylor Henley
Coleman
Houston Henley
Carmi, Til
Sam Todd
Floyd Bolton
Robi. Allen
Roland Miller
W. L. Robinson
Mesdames N. E Palmer
Homer Miller
Nort Boyd
Viola Sparks
Gustine
Mrs Fran Prifer in Brownwood Hospital
Mrs Fran Prifer of Comanche and the former Miss Thelma Jacobs, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jacobs, was taken to Brownwood hospital for a major operation last week. She stood the operation well and family members hoped she could be brought home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran: Prifer
Comanche
Thelma Jacobs
John Jaacobs
Brownwood Hospital
Community Members Attend Local Gathering
Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Don Chaney, Armstrong Cox and daughter Dena Lou, Tom Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Frazier, 3. C. Goosby, Elmer Hodge, James L. Jackson, H. G. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Riley, Johnny Woods and niece Miss Yvonne Woods, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Woada were listed among attendees at the event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. B. Atwood
R. Wright Jeweler
Reese Drug Store
A. C. Thomas
Cal
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agriculture Colleges
FSA
Seemee
Brightman & Son
Mrs. Norwood
J. H. Arthur
Post Comédi
Henry
World Traveler
Harley Sadler
Mansfeld
Mansfield
FAGAN
Chevrolet
Frank Prifer
R.S. Connor Chicks
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