Guilty pleas bring fines and jail terms in county cases
Five defendants faced jail terms for turkey stealing after pleading guilty before Judge T House. Robert Barry and Jim Millican each drew 60 to 69 days in jail with $100 and costs. Bryan Millican 60 days. Sid Sliger two cases 1 and 30 days with $10 and $5 costs. Others include Floyd Smith petty theft and Grandville Huey and Alten plea guilty with small fines.
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T. House
Robert Barry
Jim Millican
Bryan Millican
Sid Sliger
State
Floyd Smith
Grandville Huey
Ite Vi Less
Alten
Dairy cattle shipped from Sidney for breeding pair
Tom Lacy of Sidney shipped 45 cows and heifers of Jersey stock to Co Anche last Saturday. He personally selected a number of registered cattle, believing them to have strong milk and butter records.
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Tom Lacy
Sidney
Txus
Peck
Coanche
Corn All Gone Ad Sparks Demand for Yellow Dent Seed
A. H. Noble ran a 25 cent ad in the Chief offering Yellow Dent seed corn. Within three days after the paper reached mail, he sold out his stock and received more calls. Noble is a regular Chief advertiser, claiming the small ad spend is a strong investment.
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A. H. Noble
Mr. Noble
Vision of Texas Town Life and Growth
A speaker argues towns must embrace change and build infrastructure to grow. He praises Texas winters and seasons, stresses the need for good roads, and asserts the town has high potential with decisive action needed now. The speaker pledges no personal stake yet speaks with earnest civic conviction.
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Texas
Comanche High Wins In One Act Play Contest
Comanche High School won first place in the one act play contest and placed thirds in the district meet at Brownwood. Other entrants were Valera Zephyr Coleman Richland Springs and Brady. The Comanche troupe coached by Mrs Romeo S Walker included Frank Keater and Misses Elizabeth Tate and Fern Jackson.
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Comanche High School
Brownwood
San Saba
Valera
Zephyr
Coleman
Richland Springs
Brady
Comanche
Romeo S. Walker
Frank Keater
Elizabeth Tate
Fern Jackson
Comanche County Meet Ends With Record Entries
Comanche, Comyn, and Downing win championships as the Comanche County Interscholastic League closes a two day meet. Comanche dominates Class A with 162 total points and all first place cups. De Leon fails to win a track event. Comyn takes Class B with Sidney second and Gustine strong in track and debate. Downing wins all-round honors. Mountain View claims track banner and literary cup.
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Comanche
de Leon
Dudley
Comyn
Sidney
Gustine
Downing
Mountain View Foug
Mountain View
City Adopts Traffic Stop Law for Public Square
The City Council approved a new ordinance requiring all vehicles to make a complete stop before entering the public square. Stop signs will be installed April 10 on eight principal streets to curb frequent wrecks at square corners. The plan also targets U turns and plans to extend stopping requirements citywide.
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Sompiere
C.M. Moore
Pastor Resigns to Take Western Church Post
Rev. Ben F. Hearn, pastor of Central Christian Church of Comanche, resigns to become pastor of Central Christian Church of Mineral Wells. He has led the Comanche church since February 1925 and will depart April 15 to assume the Mineral Wells charge succeeding Rev. Homer A. Davis who moved to Gainesville. Hearn is active civically, serving as Lions Club president.
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Ben F. Hearn
Central Christian Church
Conendhe
Central Christian Church of
Ineral Wells
Hearn
The
Lions Club
Lumber Ad Sparks Mrs Shelton’s Entry Remark
Mrs W A Shelton muses on joining the second hand lumber business after a 25 cent ad for used shelving. She notes the lumber has long been gone and that she still receives calls, adding she aims to stock what is needed.
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W. A. Shelton
Citizens Plan to Push Road Work in County
A mass meeting at the courthouse discussed highway development in the county with focus on No 22 from Comanche to Ward Hamilton and the Meridian to Hamilton stretch. A committee including W H Carpenter and others was appointed to push construction and secure right of way while a finance panel for the Chamber of Commerce was also named to raise funds for the road program and attract industry.
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Court House
Comanche
Hamilton
Meridian
Highway Department
Commissioners Court
Rising Star
W. H. Carpenter
F. RE. Anthony
N. N. Durham
J. R. Wenes
O. ©. Prightman
Finance Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Womanless Style Show at Majestic Next Friday
The Methodist Church Class presents a Womanless Style Show at the Majestic next Friday evening. An all male cast will perform in women’s fashion including a bridal party and bathing revue with a Flapper in charge of announcing events.
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Comenche
Methodist Church
Majestic
Chargve
J. M. Cochran
Sheep and Goat Show Set on Court House Lawn at Comache
A sheep and goat show will be held Monday April 1 on the Court House lawn at Comache with pens for animals placed by 10 50 am and show starting at 2 pm Judge pair will be Hamilton County Agent W B A Meinscher and Art Lawrence Sumner of Eldorado. Several stockmen from surrounding counties plan to attend. Entrants include Tom Jackson Ed Ligon Ed Sumner Will Clark Odis Clayton Jack Clayton Jack Whitten J B Albcorn Oscar Callaway and others.
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Court House
Comache
J. A. Barton
Tom Jackson
Ed Ligon
Ed Sumner
Will Clark
Odis Clayton
Jack Clayton
Jack Whitten
J. B. Albcorn
Oscar Callaway
Tom Juckie
J. B. Trewin
W. B. A. Meinscher
Hamilton County and Co
Art. Lawrence Sumner
Eldorado Willerve
Comanche Adopts New Fire Truck With Upgraded Gear
The city accepted a new American LaFrance fire track with a 500 gallon pump and auxiliary eagle ration tank. Mayor J. R. Hanes says delivery will occur within sixty days and the purchase lowers fire insurance rates from 44 to 39 cents, with the old truck kept for emergencies.
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J. R. Hanes
Comanche
Graham
Jury List Grand Jury Convene April 22
Grand jury roster listed with names and towns including John BR Barton Comanche J W Rollins Gustine BR Reese Sipe Springs C T Seago Gustine D L Truett Lamkin Bart McPherson Energy T C Summers Sidney M McKinzie Comanche H Huddleston Cia Marche O H Donaho Comanche Jim Lynch Blanket J D Jones Lee Springs A J Boland May Po MH Haynes De Leon N T Haggins De Leon L O Starkie Practor Petit Jury Second Week April 29th Chas Walker Comanche Sid last page
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Grand Jury
John BR. Barton
Comanche
J. W. Rollins
Gustine
BR. Reese
Sipe Springs
C. T. Seago
D. Ll. Truett
Lamkin
Bart . McPherson
Energy
T. C. Summers
Sidney
T. M. McKinzie
H. Huddleston
Ciamarche
O. H. Donaho
Jim Lynch
Chamber of Commerce appeals for Comanche canning plant and funds
A county and city appeal urges citizens to back the Chamber of Commerce in securing a canning plant for Comanche and to fund highways and other projects. The committee invites pledges to support these initiatives and improve local business and jobs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Citigen
Commipti SR
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