Grand Jury Report from Comanche County Texas April 1925
The grand jury reports nine days of service with 140 witnesses examined and 61 indictments plus 583 misdemeanors. Jail deemed excellent. urges suppression of gambling devices like Punch Boards. Thanks to Judge Fidson District Attorney Shipman and County Attorney Reese. Requests discharge and filing of the report.
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Texas
Comanche County
Joe H. Eidson
J .W. Fidson
Shipman
Tom F. Reese
John D. Waring
S. FE. Glover
Rain totals near five inches spark seed demand
The article reports a heavy rain sequence starting Sunday night totaling 4.75 inches by yesterday afternoon. Garden seed and field crop seed sales surged Monday as customers rushed to plant, with several long-established dealers noting unprecedented demand.
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Dmand
Santa Anna votes for 45000 water bonds approval
Santa Anna on April 18 approved $45,000 in additional water bonds by a landslide margin exceeding ten to one. The measure passed amid local discussions on water infrastructure. The vote total and date are recorded for city records.
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Santa Anna
Junior League Ice Cream Stand Planned at Church Yard
The Junior Epworth League of the Methodist church will sell ice cream on the church lawn Saturday morning and afternoon. They invite all friends to come and patronize them.
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Junior Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
First Naturalization Papers Issued in Over Twelve Years
The Comanche county district court granted naturalization to Henry and William Tieman of Indian Gap after a decade of processing delays. Judge Joe Eidson questioned their loyalty and commitment to the United States as war bonds and civic support were cited. Neighbors attest to the brothers’ long standing good character. The men, aged 56 and 58, have lived near Indian Gap since their teens.
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Comanche County
Gore
Henry
William Tieman
Indian Gap
Naturalization Department
San Antonio
Joe Eidson
United States
Tiemans
Sons of Confederate Veterans Reorganize Camp at Sunday Meet
The Sons of Confederate Veterans reformed the local camp in the district courtroom on Sunday to support Confederate veterans attending the Dallas reunion. L. F. Elkins elected commander and D. K. Doyle adjutant. Membership set at 2.50 with 1.50 sent to national HQ and 1 kept locally for a good trip fund.
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District Court Room
Dallas
Ll. F. Elkins
D. K. Doyle
S. ©. Findley
Sons of Confederate Veterans Organization
Chamber of Commerce Holds Monthly Meeting Tonight
Tonight is the regular membership meeting night of the Chamber of Commerce. This is the first general meeting since the reorganization. The meeting is in the district court room at 7:45 PM and all members are urged to attend. An earlier board meeting was held last Friday night.
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Chamber Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
of Directors
News Contest Editor Meets Farmers Here
Comanche Texas April 25 Victor H Schofelmayer cotton contest editor spoke at the courthouse outlining a drive for entrants in the statewide more cotton on fewer acres plan sponsored by The Dallas Morning News and The Semi weekly Farm News. Local bankers merchants and chamber officials pledge support as about thirty farmers have entered with more expected once planting conditions improve. First prize 206 second 100 and eight prizes down to 25 will be awarded for the highest yields on five acres of unirrigated land and local entrants follow state rules.
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Comanche County
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
M. Colemar
D. C. Bailey
T. J. William W. L. Randall
W. R. Slider
Tl] Ransom
N. H. Payne
C. FF. Dennis
R. Lacy
FE. H. Rauhut
Amter
T. R. Holmsle
Comanche Chamb of Commerce
First
Comanche
Fredericks
San Saba
Goldthwaite Llano
Lions Club Luncheon Set For Ridgeway Hotel Monday
The Lions Club holds its regular luncheon Monday at 7 p m at the Ridgeway Hotel. An interesting meeting is expected with members gathered to discuss club affairs.
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Lions Club
Ridgeway Hotel
Joint Recital At High School Tonight
A joint recital will be held in the High School auditorium this evening at 8 o'clock featuring violin pupils of Walter Sennet piano pupils of Floy Cunningham and expression pupils of Mrs Romeo Walker. An enjoyable evening is promised for all attendees.
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Walter Sennet
Floy Cunningham
Romeo Walker
Concert and Singing at Robersonville
A free concert was given by Mr. Carr and his quartet at Robersonville Wednesday night. The Chief asks to announce regular singing dates at Robersonville are Friday night before the first Sunday in each month and on the second Sunday afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Mr. Carr
Robersonville
Ain't You Glad Theme Song Verse
A nostalgic lyric in a dated tone celebrates rain, blooming flowers, good cheer, smiles, and songs as mood lifters. The piece notes smiling at others and feeling glad, credited to D. K. D.
Comanche Odd Fellows Rebekahs mark 106th anniversary program
Celebrated lodge members at Woodman hall Tuesday night with an anniversary program. Attendance was large and entertainment included piano pieces by Mrs. W. D. Carroll and Miss Bernice Hensler, plus Comanche High School Orchestra performances. Talks by W. D. Carroll and others. Rain prevented some out of town members from attending.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
Comanche
Order of Odd Fellows
Woodman Hall
W. D. Carrol
Bernice Hensler
Comanche High School
Luella Carter
J. C McPherson
Ina B. Kemp
Jack Rambo
J. B. Tatum
Old Settlers Meeting Sets May 2 Session
The executive committee of the Old Settlers Association will meet in the secretary’s office on Saturday May 2 at 4 p m to consider this year’s annual reunion. W D Jenkins President. L B Russell Secretary.
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The
Old Settlers Association
L. B. Russell
W. D. Jenkins
Wool and Mohair Growers Meet at Court House
I M Vineyard announces a meeting of wool and mohair growers at the court house next Monday at 2 p m to arrange selling their wool and mohair. The gathering aims to organize their selling process with attendance open to all growers in the region.
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I. M. Vineyard
Court House
Comanche County Farm Bureau to Elect Delegates
All members are urged to report to the courthouse at 3 p.m. on May ninth to elect delegates to the convention and attend to other business. J. W. Williams is secretary.
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Comancheunty Farm Bureau
Court House
J. W. Williams
Secreta
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T. H. Jackson
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C. J. McLemore
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At & O
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