Comanche Chamber Leads Revival Effort In City
The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports Comanche is energized by a 180 strong Chamber of Commerce tied to the Lions Club. Mayor J R Eanes is a driving force as president of the Lions and a director of the chamber, promoting a progressive program to transform the county seat within a year or two.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
W. D. van Blarcom
Star-Telegram
Comanche
Lions Club Drives City Growth via Water Bond Plan
Comanche officials push a $70,000 water bond expansion and a May 18 election to build a reservoir serving a 16 square mile watershed. A new federal building and natural gas mains from Sipe Springs are also planned as the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club coordinate growth efforts.
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Comanche
Sipe Springs
Lewis Oil Corporation
Frisco
Federal
M. Sullivan
Congress
Public Square
Chamber
Water bonds urged to fund Comanche soft water supply
About 35 voters heard Mayor J R Eanes outline Comanche’s water needs and the proposed 50 000 bond issue for a reservoir. Attendees backed the bonds with strong sentiment, with speakers stressing the necessity of ample soft water and even remarks about wives reminding husbands to vote.
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J. R. Eanes
Court House
W. R. Slider
Chautauqua Planned in Comanche This June
Comanche citizens arranged a three day Chautauqua with Radcliffe system set for June 3 4 and 5. The program features Perry's Ye Olde New England Choir Dr Guy M Bingham lectures by Dr D H Martin Dr Albert Marion Hyde and performances by The Drama Players and The Thornbur gs with concerts and entertainment each afternoon and night.
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Comanche
Radcliffe Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Perry
New England Choir
The
Thornburgs
Methodist Revival Set For July 5 Through 9
At a church board meeting the Methodist church announced a revival meeting to run July 5 to 9 with Rev. H. B. Thompson delivering sermons. A song leader and pianist will be secured and church departments begin special preparation for the revival. Mrs. G. M. Stewart recently set a world motorcycle record in France, riding 1300 miles in 24 hours with her husband at an average speed just over 54 mph.
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The
Methodist Church
H. B. Thompson
G. M. Stewart
Monterey
France
Paris
Lions Set Next Monday Ladies Night at Fleming's Park
The Lions announce a next Monday Ladies Night with a picnic supper and barbecue at Fleming's Park. The event runs six fifteen in the evening and promises a delightful time for Lions and their ladies.
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the Lions
Lions
Fleming’s Park
Noted dairy and pecan experts to visit county farm events
D. T. Simons of the Texas Jersey Cattle Association will speak at the court house after Lions Club Monday night. A. P. Swallow, pecan specialist from A and M College, will be here May 19–20 meeting Roe Daniels farm Gustine and Haskins and Merrit farms on the De Leon Dublin highway.
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D. T. Simons
Texas Jersey Cattle Association
American Jersey Cattle Association
Court House
Lions’ Club
A. P. Swallow
A. & M. College
Swallow
Roe Daniels
Gustine
T. N. Haskins
Dowell Merrit
de Leon and
Dublin
Barton
John E. Owens
Comanche County
Farm Bureau
Owens
Dallas
Association
J. T. Orr of
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Town Must Have Good Water Supply Says Uncle Mart
Uncle Matt Fleming declares support for water bonds next Monday though he has opposed bonds before. He says Comanche needs an adequate water supply and current methods cannot be depended on as a permanent fix.
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Matt Fleming
Comanche
Confederate Veterans to Dallas Reunion Train Departure
Comanche veterans heading to the Dallas reunion will depart Monday at 10 AM by train. L. F. Elkins and D. K. Doyle coordinate rides for those lacking transport. About ten to twelve veterans are expected. citizens will fund rail fare for the group and their companions, with Dallas providing entertainment.
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Comanche
Dallas
L. F. Elkins
D. K. Doyle
Ernest Strailey
Local Editor J. M. Adams Dies in France on World Tour
Plainview resident and former Comanche Exponent editor J. M. Adams died in France from India fever during a world tour that began in January. He edited the Plainview News and was active in Panhandle Press Association affairs. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. E. Q. Parry.
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J. M. Adams
Plainview
Daily Press
Comanche
Adams
France
India
Jesse Adams
Plainview News
Cablegram
San Francisco
E. Q. Parry
West Texas
The
Panhandle Press Association
Proctor Commencement Sermon Time Change
The Chief reports from Supt. A C Tate that the Proctor commencement sermon is moved to 8 P M next Sunday May 17 replacing the 3 30 PM time previously announced.
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Proctor
A. C. Tate
Grammar School Girl Wins State Essay Third Place
Janet Ellen Holmes of the Grammar School earned third place for her school in the State essay writing contest held in Austin last week. She won first at the school and county levels, then district, before placing third at the state level against junior high entrants from Cleburne and others.
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Janet Ellen Holmes
Austin
Janet Ellen
Cleburne
Janet
Front Window Cleaning Ban Cited After Fall Fear
Aunt asks if mother is a good girl. Little Miss Flatt says mamma won't let her clean the front window for fear she might fall out. Boston Transcript framing.
Farm Bureau Plans Big July Event and County Fair Prizes
Comanche County Farm Bureau members met despite rain to elect delegates to the district convention in Brownwood. They approved a $50 prize fund for the Comanche County Fair boys and girls exhibits and discussed speaker plans by W. Owens and J. Orr. Delegates T. A. Ward E. L. Garrison R. A. Luker and S. T. Hillard. alternates R. L. Weaver J. T. Ellis W. A. Langley.
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Brownwood
Comanche County
T. A. Ward
E. L. Garrison
R. A. Luker
Joe E. Ellis
G. H. Moore
Farm Bureau
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Chamber of Commerce
T. R. Holmsley
N. N. Durham
F. E. Adams, M. Coleman
Jerome P. Kearby
Jim D. Slack
S. P. Smith
N. H. Payne
P. K. Mackey
H. E. Moore
John D. Waring
W. G. Dingus
W. C. Chilton
C. F. Denny
IL. MM. Cochran
F. FE. Adams
Guy M. Bingham
Methodist
Comanche Chamber Commerce
Jesse Mr. Adams
Frange
Plano Big
Energy
Sidney
Bibb
Beattie
Newburg
J. A. Barton
Co. L. Lane
P. A. Pettit
Dan McCarthy
L. L. Norwood
Expect Owens
Drr
County Farm Bureau
N. H. Payne County
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Cott Association
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