Comanche to Get Bonded Wool Storage Firm in 1929
O. O. Brightman leads Brightman and Sons to establish a bonded wool storage house in Comanche County to handle this year’s clip. Shippers already sending wool as the plant develops to protect against theft and fire and enable growers to use receipts as bank collateral. Ten carloads anticipated for concentration and sale to maximize price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comainche
O. O. Brightman
Brightman and Sons
Brichtman
Comanche County
Comanche
Lights expansion begins for Comanche streets
Construction crews from Texas Power and Light Company started work on a new street lighting system in Comanche. The project aims to nearly double the lighting in business and residence areas and is expected to take about six weeks to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power and Light Company
Comanche
Tax Assessors Notice to Property Owners
Notify the Tax Assessor or Deputy if you believe you were missed in the assessment. Many families away left blanks. some were mailed in, many remain outstanding. Fill out and mail any sheet left with you to keep land titles clear. G. R. Goosby Tax Assessor.
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Tax Assessors Office
G. R. Goosby
Prolific Wire Requests Prompted by Rural Route Readers
William Reese reported growing demand for chicken wire as Rural Route subscribers, who typically read the paper Friday morning, urged more wire to fill orders. He recalled that local townspeople often retrieve the Post Office edition first, influencing his advertising approach through the Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese
Reese
Denny Heads Pecan Growers of the District
Charles F. Denny of Comanche elected president of the Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Association at Cisco annual meeting. Denny owns a large pecan orchard and previously won top prize for best pecan variety at Stephenville. J A Barton notes Denny’s pecan culture study. Brownwood visitors Henry Purheam and Mrs W T Gilmore joined Travis and Mrs Gilmore the past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Denny
Comanche
Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Association
Cisco
Denny
Barton
W. M. Durham
Texas
Brazos Valley Association
Stephenville
J. A. Barton
Travis Gilmore
Walter Gilmore
Brownwood
Henry Purheam
W. T. Gilmore
German Visitors Rev. T N Carter and Rev Gordon Barrett
Rev. T N Carter and Rev. Gordon Barrett were Germans guests visiting on Tuesday. The two clergy were hosted by local congregations and spoke on cultural exchange and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Carter
Gordon Barrett
Reeves Magness Takes Charge of Magnolia Service Station
Reeves Magness has assumed management of the Magnolia Service Station taking charge on the First. Thurston Thomas, who had charge of the station, will leave for Lubbock where he has accepted a position as traveling salesman for Waples Platter Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Magness
Magnolia
Thurston Thomas
Lubbock
Waples Platter Grocery Co
Pastor Delay at Presbyterian Church Sunday May 5
Rev Thomas Gallaher not arriving until May 8 will prevent the Sunday service at the Presbyterian Church. The usual Sabbath School will be held at 9 45 a m to which all are invited.
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Thos. Gallaher
Presbyterian Church
Thelves Raid Poultry and Smoke Houses Near Comanche
Robbers raided J. P. King three miles out on the De Leon Highway taking four middlings a shoulder a ham and a bushel and a half of beans from his smoke house. They also tried to steal honey and carried off a hive. W L Brewer lost 75 young chickens 36 fryers 25 hens and over a hundred jars of fruit from his garage. Prater residence alarm halted the intruders and a light revealed a big old model coupe loaded with loot. The getaway car was seen later and footprints led toward D C Bailey’s before thieves vanished.
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J. P. King
Comanche
de Leon
Mr. King
W. L. Brewer
J. H. Prater
Prater
Brewer's
Dallas visit for Box Cox and Thompson family
Mr and Mrs Box Cox and Mr and Mrs A E Thompson spent Sunday in Dallas with their children Miss Ruth Cox and Miss Corilla Thompson and Miss Connie Madge Carnes. Miss Thompson accompanied them back to Comanche.
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Box Cox
A. E. Thompson
Dallas
Ruth Cox
Corilla Thompson
Connie Madge Carnes
Miss Thompson
Comanche
Boll Weevil League to reorganize at M B Confectionery
The Boll Weevil League will be reorganized this evening at the M B Confectionery. Jim Moody M G Lowry Frank Vineyard Doc Morris and others urge all prospective players and interested locals to attend. The league features local amateur baseball players and has operated in Comanche each summer for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boll Weevil League
M. RB
Jim Moody
M. G. Lowry
Frank Vineyard
Doc Morris
Comanche
Services and singing at Creamer Beattie program
Preaching at 11 a m and singing at 2 p m Sunday at Creamer led by Beattie singers. Music lovers invited to attend. Committee
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Creamer
Beattie Singers
Farm ers Produce Co feeds for high school carnival on courthouse lawn
Chick and turkey feeds advertised at Farm ers Produce Co for a Saturday night high school carnival on the courthouse lawn. Oswell, Miss Hattie, Grace Brightman, and Misa Minnie Conningham visited relatives in Fort Worth Friday with Misa Conningham heading to Dallas for the weekend. Mrs. Kate Prude of Brownwood joined Mrs. Deeday Callaway to Mr. Worth Friday. Mies Ta Mea Carter returned to Worth Friday after a stay in Comanche with her mother Mrs. Jim Carter.
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Oswell
Miss Hattie
Grace Brightman
Misa Minnie Conningeham
Fort Worth
Misa Conningham
Dallas
Kate Prude of
Brownwood
Deeay Callaway
Mr. Worth
All-Comanche Clean Up Day Set for May 15
An All-Comanche Clean Up Day is planned for Wednesday May 15 with districts under committee members duty bound to keep their areas clean. Merchants may close early to join the effort while schools suspend sessions for pupils and faculty to participate. The drive also targets removing unsightly vacant buildings by talking with owners to demolish and clean the premises to improve the town’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Massingill
Young Men’s Business League
K. J. LaPmide
George Walker
George Burns
W. P. Duckett
Massingill
Dir. Massingill
Comanche
Jack Cauley
C. A. Greene
High School 10 Stage Carnival At Court House Lawn
Weston McDonald of Comanche High School directs a big time carnival on the Court House lawn Saturday evening for Arrow Head benefit. Janet Holmes assists with a real baby show, boxing matches, side shows, wild animals and other thrilling attractions expected in the program.
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Court House Lawn
Weston McDonald
Comanche High School
Janet Holmes
Sheep Insurance Against Hail and Wind Offered
Berett Lto Jessup & Allcorn announce insurance coverage to protect sheep from hail and wind whether in pasture or barn. Secure protection before damage from weather. Coverage for lambs and flocks emphasized by the agency in a local advertisement.
Growing mash evokes farm feed change at Produce Co
A fragment mentions growing mash and egg laying mash at Produce Co, signaling a shift in poultry feed products. The brief note references mash types and company activity without additional context.
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Chick and Turk
Turkey
Farmers Produce Co
Local High School Carnival Hosts Regional Visitors
Mrs John Cunningham toured Austin Tuesday to visit her daughter Miss Johnsie a University of Maine student. Mrs Palmer Parnes of Brownwood spent part of the week in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs G C Wetzel. John Cunningham paid a Brownwood visit Wednesday. Jo Gille returned Friday from a business trip in Northern Oklahoma.
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John Cunningham
Austin
Miss Johnsie
University
Mrs. Palmer Parnes
Brownwood
Comanche
G. C. Wetzel
Faithful ad seeker wins windshield wiper on Gustine road
W. D. Carroll relied on a Chief Want Ad to locate a lost windshield wiper. He placed a $2.00 ad Thursday morning and returned Saturday to report the wiper had been found, joking that it beat him to his station with a whistle and a smile.
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W. D. Carroll
Gustine Road
Comanche to Get Talking Movies by May Promise
Local theater owners C V Caver and Preston Tate plan to install talking movie equipment in Comanche by May 15. Caver visited Saturday to test acoustics and said synchronization will enhance all screenings even when talkies aren’t shown. Machines are bought and wiring work will begin immediately.
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Comanche
C. V. Caver
Preston Tate
Caver
Accoustics
Mr. Tate
Gustine Plans New School For Fire Ravaged Site
Gustine School Board outlines a modern one story brick and stone building with 11 classrooms and a 400 seat auditorium to replace the recently destroyed school. Edwin Palmer, visiting Comanche, says an election order will be made soon after bond amounts are set.
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Gustine
Edwin Palmer
Comanche
Palmer
Comanche High to Hear Dean Davis Speak at Commencement
Dean J T Davis of John Tarleton College will deliver the commencement address to Comanche High School graduates at the High School auditorium Tuesday evening May 28, Supt W G Barrett announced.
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J. T. Davis
John Tarleton College
W. G. Barrett
Gustine Mercantile Men Hold Weekly Meetings
Gustine business men discuss town interests at weekly gatherings while considering a permanent group. Ed Palmer of Gustine Mercantile Co. spoke Friday. Court hose lawn Saturday night.
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Gustine
Ed Palmer
The
Gustine Mercantile Co
Chick and Turk Fred and Growing Mash
A fragmented note describes chick and turkey feed mixtures or mash blends. The item mentions growing mash for poultry and a vague reference to production or mixing steps in farm feed. No clear event date or organization is evident.
Brady Woman Visits Comanche Over Weekend
Mrs. R. B. King of Brady spent the weekend in Comanche visiting her parents and Mrs. D. Dingwall.
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R. BE. King of
Brady
Comanche
D. Dingwall
Sutton Pudiley visit nets weekend with Fort Worth family
Mr and Mrs Sutton Pudiley from Fort Worth spent the weekend with their relatives in Comanche, visiting home folks over the days.
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Mrs. Sutton Pudiley
Ft. Worth
Comanche
Indictments Highlight Liquor and Burglary Cases
A grand jury reporting to the Court on Saturday returned 22 bills including 22 felonies and one misdemeanor. Major charges involve liquor law violations and six burglaries along with two auto thefts and an assault with intent to rape. one case of assault with intent to murder and unlawful pistol carrying. Several civil actions were resolved or carried to trial with mixed outcomes.
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Ira B. Baize
Bethel R. Baize
Carrie Smart
Alvin Smart
Maggie L Streety
M. RB. Ermick
Debu
Oil Well Co
Nebraska Oil Co
W. H. M. Haile
Dallas Bradford Oil Co
R. I. Hooker
A. Kelsey
Court of Civil Appeals
BE. J. Meyers
Evelyn Guthrie
Next Friend
Odis Guthrie
Johnnie Tillinghast
M. D. Stewart
Comanche Church Demolished In Morning Tractor Wreck
Comanche Methodist Church, over sixty years old, was torn down Monday after contractor Carl Stephens began at 9 am and finished by noon. Ed Roberts operated a city tractor with rope and tackle to collapse walls watched by large crowds. Debris clearing and basement excavation started later, with rebuilding planned once rubble clears.
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Comanche
Carl Stephens
Ed Roberts
Stevens
Mt Pleasant Sunday School and Mothers Day Program
Mt Pleasant area notices list a Sunday School at 10 a m with a Mothers Day program at 10 30 and preaching at 11 30 a m and 7 30 p m No services Saturday night. Funeral attendance for Brakeman G W Phillips in Comanche with several railroad officials and visitors from Waco Tyler and Mt Pleasant.
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C. V. Caver
G. W. Phillips
Comanche
G. B. Holder
Gotten Belt
Mt. Pleasant
HH. A. Small
G. R. Burris
Byler Fi
Naler
C. H. Scott
R. Main
Waco
W. RB. Sharp
Wrens
R. W. Jolley
Cotton Belt
Wago
Tyler
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Magnolia Station
Majestic Theatre
Tim McCoy
Overland Telegraph
Rene Adoree
George Duryea
Fred Kohler
Eter Blayne
Pola Negri
Sinners” “Murder
U. FL A
Oddity
Oeett Ren Helmess
DLW. League
Jessup & Allcorn
John Cunninghem
J.o. Gille
Priday
Oklahoma
UON
C.H.S
Gustine Has Mercantile Ass'n
CHICK
S. D. Lindsey
Pastor
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