Brownwood Men Inspect Road Tour Progress
A Brownwood Chamber of Commerce road committee led by E. M. Boon inspected the Brownwood and Hamilton road route on a trip to Priddy and Comanche. The party praised the Pecan Belt Highway condition and noted progress on the Comanche Brownwood road, with a large local turnout and several named participants.
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Comanche
New Brownwood
Hamilton Road
Brownwood
Pecan Belt
Comanche Brownwood
Mr. Burks
R. E. (Marks) Cutter
Brownwood Bulletin
W. A. Roussell
Roussell-Robertson Firs
E.M. Boon
Mr. McKe
Funeral Draws Distant Friends to Comanche Rites
Among the out of town attendees at W. J. Rape funeral in Comanche were Mr. and Mrs. Will Lay and ten daughters of Cedar Hill. Other visitors included L. Witherspoon of Denton Claude Martin and daughter of Midlothian Claude and John Rape D. C. Thompson Jr. of Fort Worth FE. Phillins of Read Oak Misses Della and Elsie Gibbons of Waxahachie Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bankenbeckler of Cisco Mr. and Mrs. Gib Callaway and daughters Mr. and Mrs. Mark Callaway and Mrs. Kate Prude of Brownwood. Rev. J. B. Weathers and Rev. J. D. Smoot returned from Bangs after a preachers conference. W. D. Carroll acts as district clerk for Henry Gore who sprained an ankle playing ball earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
W. J. Rape
Will Lay
Cedar Hill
L. Witherspoon
Denton
Claude Martin
Middolthian
Claude
John Rape
D. C. Thompson Jr
Ft. Worth
Gib Callaway
Mark Callaway
Kate Prude
Brownwood
J. B. Weathers
J. D. Smoot
Bangs
W. D. Carroll
Henry Gore
Rexall Sale Announcement at Reese's and Durham Pharmacy
Coming sale notice announces Rexall products available next week at Reese's and Durham Pharmacy. Local shoppers are invited to visit for discounts on health and personal care items.
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Rexall
Reese's
Durham
Scholastic census shows drop in Comanche County students
The 1929 scholastic census lists 4886 pupils in county common schools and 2255 in independent districts, a total decline from 6021 last year. Most districts report decreases. Proctor and Beattie are exceptions. Numerous small districts show lower enrollment, while common schools exceed independent districts by about 300 students.
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Comanche County
Proctor
Beattie
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Sidney
Sipe Springs
Comyn
Lamkin
Hasse
Robinson Springs
Newbury
Custer
Mercer Creek
Brooks
Dingler
Sabana
Mercer Gap
Pounds
Soda Springs
Oak Grove
Hicks Corner
Briar Grove
Indian Mountain
Cross Road
Mounta R Valley
Macksville
Buffalo
Fairview
Water Dell
Swan Hill
Oliver Springs
Imola
Baggett
Shiloh
Energy
Harmony
Midway
St. Joe
Fleming
Trinity
Hebron
Elm Grove
Mt. Pleasant
Cotton Grove
Willow Branch
Horticulturist To Visit Comanche Next Week
D. E. Eicher the Frisco Railway horticulture agent will tour Comanche May 15 and 16 visiting local orchards and vineyards and surveying the fruit industry in Comanche county. No set program exists but residents may arrange meetings through County Agent J. A. Barton or Frisco agent G. W. Jessup.
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D. E. Eicher
Frisco Railway
Comanche
Comanche County
G. W. Jessup
Frisco
Mr. Eicher
J. A. Barton
Former Comanche Man Is Convicted in Liquor King Case
Carroll Bates a former Comanche resident and ex San Angelo Chief of Police was sentenced to 18 months in Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary and fined 7500 dollars. Prosecutors alleged Bates took up to 800 dollars weekly for bootlegger protection and accumulated over 50000 dollars from bets on games and elections. Bates earlier served as City Marshal of San Angelo and later on the State Ranger Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Bates
Comanche
Lavenworth
Kansas
Brownwood Bulletin
San Angelo
Leavenworth
Bates
Miss Alsup on T.W.C. Faculty
Four members of the Texas Woman’s College faculty taught abroad. Miss Alice Allsup taught in the Comanche Public School from 1912 to 1914 and later spent eight years in China teaching at the Laura Hagood Normal School in Soochow, a 25 year old institution with about 350 students.
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Texas Woman’s College
Ft. Worth
Rexall Sale Next Week at Reese's and Durham Pharmacy
T R Helmsley of Colorado City visited Comanche on Sunday while Rexall sale events at Reese's and Durham Pharmacy are announced for next week.
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T. R. Helmsley
Colorado City
Attempted School Consolidation Election Called
An election is scheduled for May 25 in Gustine Macksville and Hebron to decide if Macksville and Hebron will consolidate with Gustine. The scholastic census lists Gustine at 172 students, Hebron 56, and Macksville 31, totaling 209 for the proposed district.
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Gustine
Macksville
Hebron
Brownwood Visitors Noted By Local Citizens
Mr and Mrs George Burns with Miss Marian Lucille Donaho and Catherine Kearby were Brownwood visitors Saturday as listed in the J R Eanes and Co advertisement.
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George Burns
Marian Lucille Donaho
Catherine Kearby
Brownwood
Beattie School Closes with Week of Exercises
Beattie Public School will hold events through next Friday under Supt B Ray McCorkle. May 12 8 p m baccalaureate sermon Rev Gordon Barrett Comanche. May 16 7 30 p m Grammar School graduations diplomas by Supt R S Walker. May 17 7 30 p m High School graduation with address by Hon Oscar Callaway. May 18 7 30 p m Senior play A Poor Father. Rexall sale on graduating dresses at 10 95 at Roberson Sisters.
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Beattie
B. Ray McCorkle
Gordon Barrett
Comanche
R. S. Walker
Oscar Callaway
Blanket Circuit News Quarterly Conference at Zephyr Church
The Blanket Circuit News reports a quarterly conference at Zephyr Methodist Church on Sunday May 19 with 11 a.m. preaching by the Presiding Elder. Dinner on the grounds, business session at two. Official members from over the charge should attend with full report as the year’s funds are hoped to be reported half paid. J. D. Smoot, Pastor.
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Zephyr Methodist Church
J. D. Smoot
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Isham dies and is buried
Harold Lloyd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Isham, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday in Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Carl Chance visited her mother Mrs. Clara Carpenter and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mason in Dallas and surroundings.
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Harold Lloyd
Mrs. Lloyd Isham
Oakwood
Carl Chance
Clarence Chance
Dallas
Clara Carpenter
J. D. Mason
Mohair Clip Brings Early Money for Comanche County
Comanche county mohair crop last month yields about 106000 dollars with an average of two pounds per goat. Prices ranged from 52 to 62 cents per pound. Sherwood McDonald is the main local buyer, while much of the clip goes to Lampasas and San Saba by truck. A notable sale comes from B J Stevens of Mercer Gap, who sold 800 dollars from 600 goats.
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Comanche County
Sherwood McDonald
Lampasas
San Saba
B. J. Stevens
Mercer Gap
Stevenses Pause in Comanche on Way to Denver
Mr and Mrs Curtis Stevens spent a few hours in Comanche on their trip to a new home in Denver Colorado. They traveled by automobile and intended to reach their destination that day.
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Mrs
Curtis Stevens
Denver
Colorado
Comanche
Comanche Circuit Promises Big Mother's Day Service
The message invites a large Sunday crowd for Mothers Day at the Comanche Circuit with an 8 p.m. service. The pastor J. B. Weathers urges attendees to wear a rose and bring others to church for a memorable day.
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Sidney
Servie
Eve
J. B. Weathers
Eanes Ad Week Highlights Rexall Sale and Local Visits
J R Eanes and Co advertise a Rexall sale next week at Reese's and Durk Pharmacy. Mrs Dora Greene and Mrs W W Kilpatrick visit Georgetown with the Greene family. Kathleen Greene and relatives, plus Bob T Nes, stay on, while G L Smith and children Jerry Gay and GL from Los Angeles arrive to see their Comanche relatives.
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C. A. Greene
Kathleen
Dora Greene
W. W. Kilpatrick
Georgetown
H. N. Goodson
Kilpatrick
Bob T Nes
G. L. Smith
Jerry Gay
Los Angeles
California
W. Hays
Frank Mackey Attends St Track Meet in Austin
Frank Mackey spent the end in Austin attending the St Track meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mackey
Austin
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J. R. Kanes and Co
Miss Alsup
T.W.C
Reese’s
J. R. Eanes and Co. Ad
Rexall le Sale
Durham Pharmacy
Roberson Sisters
Blanket Circuit News
Goming
Bud’s
the Ladies’ Store
Texas
The
McCormick Deering
McCormick-Deering
HGGIN
Ambros. & CO
Comanche, Texas
W. H. Coleman
A. A. Elms
W. F. Dur- Nam
Blanche Graingner
Mineral Wells
Mary Tou Mellbany
Wheeler
Comanche Circuit
J. R. Eanes and Co
Durk Pharmacy
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