Local refinery near Comanche to begin operation
Stock of Superior Oil Refining Syndicate, Ltd. has been sold in Comanche and adjoining counties as construction continues on a refinery plant in Comanche Texas. The plant aims to produce gasoline and lubricating oil by early May with a private pipeline planned to Sipe Springs. Rain aided farmers across the region aiding crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Hollowell
W. W. Kewell
Comanche
Superior Oil Refining Syndicate, Ltd
Sipe Springs
Brownwood Road
R. F E. Coleman
Sam J. Hunter
Ft. Worth
Comanche Texas
America
Productiion
Co. P
Clair
Higginbotham ’S
New Series of Bible Class Lectures At Central Christian Church
The Men's Bible Class of Central Christian Church begins a new series on The Christian's View of God. Dr. O C Klingman will lecture Sundays at 10 a.m. in the church, inviting all to attend. The previous series ended last Sunday and was well received, with further talks promised by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Klingman
God
Central Christian Church
Klingman
Hulolnge
County Medical Society Elects Officers for Next Year
The Comanche County Medical Society convened Tuesday with doctors A J Clay, C W Cray, C W Ory, A E Vineyard, F O Lane, Rafe E Adams, Clemmons, Hilley and A M Neal present. Officers named include A J Clay as president T P Weaver as vice president Rafe E Atkins as secretary treasurer and C W Cray AO Lane and C W Ory as board of censorship. Dr H J Inter was elected delegate to the state meeting in Houston with Dr P G Hayes as alternate. The association will resume in April with date and place to be set by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Medical Society
A. J. Ciay
C. W. Cray
C. W. Ory
A. E. Vineyard
4. O. Lane
Rafe EL Adams
Clemmons
BM. Hilley
A. M. Neal
As Oo Iay
T. Pp. Weaver
Vicw
Rafe E. Atkins
Sec.Treas
AO. Lane
Board of Censors
H. J. Inter
Houston
P. G. Hayes
Pre Easter Evangelistic Services At M. E. Church
Postponed revival plan at the Methodist church shifts to a week of evangelistic services before Easter. Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., daily 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with 4:15 p.m. pupil services on Monday to Wednesday. Pastor Ernest L. Lloyd invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Our Church
Ernest L. Liovd
Harrell Tee & Fuel Plant Delayed by Wind Damage
The Harrell Tee & Fuel Company delays repairs at its ice plant after a strong wind blew down its smokestack. A new smokestack ordered from Fort Worth has shipped and should arrive today, with the plant expected to resume operation a few days after installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell Tee & Fuel Company
Ft. Worth
Harrell
East Side Parent Teachers Club Seeks School Tax Support
The East Side school Parent Teachers Club met on Friday March 19 with a talk on financial training for children read by Mrs Jeter Freeman North cult led a reading. Mayor Eanes welcomed attendees urged support for a constitutional amendment to raise the school tax and for adequate property rendition. He donated five dollars for playground equipment. Election of officers planned. members pay 25 cents to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Club
East Side
Jeter
Freeman Northcult
Eanes
Parent-Teachers’ Association
County Track Meet Opens This Afternoon With Program
Opening today at 2 30 O clock the county track meet schedule includes preliminary basketball for boys and girls Friday afternoon. Friday 8 00 p m is the speaking and spelling preliminaries. Saturday features junior girls and boys track at 10 00 a m, girls track at 10 00 a m, senior boys track at 1 00 p m, with basketball finals at 4 30 p m and all speaking contest finals at 8 00 p m.
Jurors Selected for Next District Term Opens April Nineteen
The Pro Administration backs a vigorous campaign plan in Comanche and De Leon. A district court session begins April 19 with grand and petit jurors listed. Local party leaders, including Y. W. Holmes, outline meetings and speeches across the county to mobilize support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distret Court
H. L. Stewart
John B. Burton
J.C. Henderson
A. M. Pate
Walter Smith
Geo. (. McKenzie
D. Li. Morris
George T. Sloan
E. M. Stone
J. J. Collins
C. J. Campbell
Mack D. Miller
Jim A. Stailey
George H. Morse
R. H. Ashmore
Record Breaking Day at Methodist Sunday School
The Methodist Sunday school reports 176 attendees last Sunday, the highest in six to seven years. The class voted to aim for 200 next Sunday and formed two new classes to serve all ages. Ernest L. Lloyd, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Ernest L. Lloyd
Evangelistic Services Begin Next Sunday
The Inter-Church World Movement sponsors simultaneous meetings in all churches. Pastor J. A. Black will start a week of sermons next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on The Life More Abundant from John 10:10. All are warmly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Church World Movement
John
J. A. Black
Notice to Subscribers on Rising Paper Costs
The Chief Exponent plans to raise subscription rates soon due to increased costs. Back subscriptions and a one year advance payment are advised to avoid loss of service, with readers urged to check their label and renew before expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Road Work Advances on Comanche to Sidney Route
Crews grade between Comanche and Sidney and patch between Sidney and Sipe Springs. Road in fair condition says H Huddleston chairman of the road committee. Full report hoped next week. Land donations and local cooperation have kept costs down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Sidney
H. Huddleston
Saddleston
Low Pay Greatest Peril of Schools
The Patent-Teachers Association warns that teacher shortages threaten education as profits rise and districts fail to fund salaries. Illumination of conditions prompts parents to visit schools and urge full property tax funding to attract and retain qualified teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent-Teachers’ Association
United States
Colle
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Grammar School Spelling Contest Proves To Be An Event
The Grammar grades spelling contest under the Mothers' Club showcased strong performances across all divisions. Winners received prizes from one to two dollars, with Lucille Klingman and Parthenia Westbrook among top finishers in their levels. Judges noted contestants easily mastered state words and faced challenging unfamiliar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Hildrey Cauley
George G. Smith
Cora Lee Kittle
Clarissa Jeter
Hubert Tannehill
Mattie Lee Ball
Mark
Parthenia Westbrook
Gaynelle Cauley
Herbert Fagan
Lella Brightman
John Carpenter
Lola Marshall
Callaway to Speak Tomorrow Afternoon at Court House
Oscar Callaway will speak at the court house Saturday afternoon at two o clock. He will discuss The principles of the Democratic party as outlined in the Fort Worth platform and enunciated by Joseph W Bailey and other Texas Democrats. A mass meeting is called for the same time to organize a county group to support the platform and its candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Callaway
Court House
Fort Worth
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Mothers' Club Meeting Postponed to April
The Mothers' Club regular meeting, planned for today, is postponed to Friday, April 2, due to the county track meet in session today and tomorrow. A picture will be shown at the postponed event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
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County Medical Society
M. E. Church
Comanche and
DE Leon
Jim S. Cox
R. L. Johnson
W. T. Patterson
H. H. Duke
W. R. Sadberry
G. L. Tolar
J. E. Arthur
EK. (. Vines
R. W. Gray
T. N., Burton
F. L. Littl
G. B. Moore
R. V. Adams
A.lake
Ed Foreland
T. A. Ward
Avery Jenkins
J. T. Collie
J. J. Johnson
J. F. Bolton
G. M. Strickland
J. A. Gage
Col. Ferris
A. ©. Young
Freeland Higginbotham
S. T. Brandt
Cox
P. K., Seago
Wallace Wagner
M. A. Dawkins
W. L. Harmon
C. W Williams
A. J. McDaniel
C. F Denny
GL. Stewart
John G. Nicholas
A. Couch
Heath
S.C. Lanford
Jr. Young
R. B Waldrop
Shankles
Charley Isham
T. H. Gleaton
Sherwood McDonald
CS. Thaxton
T. ©. Freeman
Earl Patterson
S. I. Mull
J. J. Tate
Nath Nabors
JJ. Evans Palmer
N.ick. Wilkins
L. L. Vines
A. A. Kelley
Petit
John W. Moore
J. W. Reed
J B. Lacy
Ted R. Jay
W. S. Glover
D. W. Stewart
A.C. Stewart
J. P. Lee
T. H. Beene
H. W Pitman
J. ¢. Lambert
T. L. Patterson
Bob Carter
J. (. Huddleston
Edwin Palmer
T. Leonard
T. R. Helmsley
C. E B. Straley
O. Ll. Arthur
W. P. Couch
J. B. Coan
Joe L. Ellis
J. R. Tatum
Otis Ham
W. A. Pettit
Jim HH. Haynes
Jin W. Harris
T. I. Fitzgerald
Edd Boswell
W. F. Weavyer
H. B. Gilmore
M. E. Duke
Earl Morris
T. T. Brown
A. L. Fisher
FE. M. Eanes
Y. W. Holmes
District Court Room
S. P. Brooks
Waco
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
Holmes
Lucile Klingman
Callaway
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