Indictments Ledger Highlights 61 Cases in Comanche County
The Grand Jury reported 61 indictments 50 felonies and 11 misdemeanors after 16 days of sessions in April 1935. It praised county officials but urged improvements. multiple defendants were sentenced or given suspended terms for theft and burglary of mohair peanuts and oats. Trial proceedings list Lois Gribble Paul Handlin Frank Shoemaker J. E. Hicks G. W. Campbell Herman Reid Weldon Byrd and others facing charges including forgery and child desertion.
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Brothers
Tom County
C. C
Oscar Callaway
F. C. Jaye
Parker
District Court
Comanche County
Texas
Tom F. Reese
C. C. Hampton
John Reese
Thare
A.nnnelly
Lois Gribble
Paul Mashall Handlin
Frank Shoemaker
J. E. Hicks
G. W. Campbell
Bates Cross
Herman Reid
Goldthwaite
Sliger
Weldon Byrd
Rases
J. A. Norwood
C. O. Pell
More About School Program Continued From First Page
The article lists a long roster of honor graduates from the class with Leo Hoffman and Nan Pate named as honor graduates. The names include Batton Leo Hoffman Jean Love Aubrey Carver Hugh White Henry Hoffman Kathleen Barrett Paul Morris Maudine Brazier Dorothy Cauley Christina Kemp Ellen Bryson Mildred Booher Howard Huett John Travis Mahon Anita Brock Medda Jackson La Vera Cox Walter Jack Barrett Louise Goosby Jessie May Iva B. Barfield George Pratt Marguerite Grigsby Pauline Bratton James Lacy and Kristine Cole.
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Batton
Leo Hoffman
Jean Love
Aubrey Carver
Hugh White
Henry Hoffman
Kathleen Barrett
Paul Morris
Maudine Brazier
Dorothy Cauley
Christina Kemp
Ellen Bryson
Mildred Booher
Howard Huett
John Travis Mahon
Anita Brock
Medda Jackson
la Vera Cox
Walter Jack Barrett
Louise Goosby
Jessie May
Iva B. Barfield
George Pratt
Marguerite Grigsby
Pauline Bratton
James Lacy
Kristine Cole
Nan Pate
Break at prison leads to trail of shootings and deaths
R C Tipton and W B Cline discuss the break at the prison farm as Grant shoots Welch. George Osborne fires on Peddy during pursuit, leaving eight wounds. Convict Harry Lutlow found wounded, while Sam Grant is killed in a subsequent posse confrontation near the Trinity River, prompting a bloodhound-led chase.
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W. B. Cline
Grant
Welch
Lee Simmons
Eddy
George Osborne
Osborne
Peddy
Harry Lutlow
Lutlow
Galveston
Sam Grant
Liberty
Eastland County
Seonal Sianeiekaesene
Mmly
Trinity River
B. B. Monzingo
Gustine Road Work And Local Improvements Report
Commissioner Lewis reports progress on Gustine road projects including dirt work and bridge rework on Indian Creek East of Comanche. Gustine community notes praise for park and pool, canning plant upgrades, and plans for all weather road conditions if relief labor continues.
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Ythe Board Church-Gustine Road
Lewis
Indian Creek
Gustine Road
Comanche
Comanche County
Mercer Gap
Prushy Gap
Mills County
Bertram
Gustine
Gustine Canning
Ora B Nichols Named to Tarleton Office
Ora B Nichols of Comanche was elected Wednesday as a member of the Association of Women Students Council at John Tarleton College for next year. True economy in binder twine is to use Plymouth twine, for sale by Howard Kilpatrick.
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Ora B. Nichols
Tarleton
Comanche
Association of Women Students’ Council
John Tarleton College
Plymouth
Howard Kilpatrick
Misses Isham and Wallace Honored With Global Birthday Party
Misses Rebecca Isham and Roy Esmond Wallace celebrated their birthdays Saturday with an eight-stop tour of homes. Friends hosted the event titled A Trip Around the World, serving refreshment plates featuring foods from different countries at each stop. Homes included Polly Anna Speed, Mary Louise Rayborn, Waltrie Duckett, Alna Gene Wilkerson, Ellen An Hsil Garry Palmer and Rita.
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Rebecca Isham
Roy Esmond Wallace
Polly Anna’ Speed
Mary Louise Rayborn
Waltrie Duckett
Alna Gene Wilkerson
Ellen An Hsil Garry Palmer
Rita “4 Swere
Gieen Ie
Legislature earns praise as 44th session delivers constructive program
Brownwood Senator E M Davis returns from Austin with his Brownwood delegation for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention. The 44th Legislature is praised for a constructive program with bills on blue sky reform erosion control agr icultural stations in sandy land belts river authorities and public safety measures.
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E. M. Davis
Brownwood
Austin
Brownwood Bulletin
44Th
Bulletin
Davis
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Plainview
WTCC
Brown, Callahan
Fastland
Cananche
Erath County
Upper
Colorado River Authority
Tom Green
Coke Counties
Central
Colorado
Coleman County
Patros
Texas Ranger Force
National Guard Armory Board
Appropriate Gifts for Graduation Presents.
A brief catalog note from Service Drug Store highlighting practical gift ideas for graduates. Emphasizes useful items and keepsake accessories likely appealing for post school milestones.
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Service Drug Store
Local Girl to Act As Hostess At CIA Affair
Denton May 13 Mrs Gladys Cuthbertson daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Cuthbertson of Comanche will serve as hostess for about 2000 guests at a one day short course on Friday May 17 at Texas State College for Women CIA. As a home demonstration major she will guide visitors over the campus presenting economic improvements rural arts and home management methods. She will direct the noon picnic lunch on campus in cooperation with the Denton Chamber of Commerce.
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Denton
Gladys Cuthbertson
C. D. Cuthbertson
Comanche
Texas State College For Women
CIA
Cuthbertson
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Sunrise and Sunset at Meridian Court House May 25
Week ending May 25 reports sunrise and sunset times for Meridian Comanche County in Central Standard Time. Author L. B. Russell provides daily light data for residents and observant readers.
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Meridian
Comanche Court House
L. B. Russell
Wheat Growers to Hold County Meeting May 18
County Agent J A Barton calls a county wide meeting of Comanche County wheat growers for Saturday at 2 p m at the courthouse. The session will explain the new wheat contract and the uses of the 1925 contracted acreage. Eligible growers may vote if they bring farm acreage figures for 1930 31 32. The vote must be complete by May 25 as AAA programs linger. Secretary Wallace notes votes determine program continuation.
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Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Court House
Barton
AAA
Wallace
Duster Agriculture Association endorses cotton policy and tax plan
The Duster Agriculture Association on May 2 approved a resolution urging Congress to back agricultural measures. The document favors allowing 1-3 of cultivated land in cotton without penalties, opposes removing process tax without tariff changes, supports the processing tax, and endorses President Roosevelt's farm program while opposing the Doxie amendment. Adams notes meetings every other Wednesday to discuss AAA issues.
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Duster Agriculture Association
I. R. Adams
Secretary of Agriculture
Custer
Congress
Roosevelt
Doxie
Adams
Duster
AAA
Dr R T Hill Speaks At Lions Club Meeting In Comanche
Dr R T Hill former Comanche resident and geologist addressed the Lions Club at the Colonial Hotel during a luncheon. He discussed early Comanche days and his life studying geography and geology while preparing a book on Old Comanche for the West Texas Historical Association. Coleman claimed prosperity is near and urged community backing for a larger Comanche boom.
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R. T. Hill
Comanche
Colonial
Lions Club
Jim Bonner
L.B. Russell
Young Hill
Hill
West Texas Historical Association
Coleman
M. Coleman
The
Lions
Haley
Dr. Haley
Central Christian Church
William Chilton
Charles Hoffman
Community Notes From Macksville Area Church Visits
Board Church Mr and Mrs Clee Wilson and sons spent Sunday with relatives at Macksville. Mr and Mrs Drewey Hall and son of Sidney visited with Mr and Mrs Harvey Hall and family. Miss Jadine Moore of Baggett stayed weekend with cousin Aurealia McCay. Mrs T J Wyatt and Ira Collins of Cross Roads visited Nate Hall and family. Mrs Richman Parkman of Lamb County visited relatives here. Rev S J Isham of Energy filled his regular appointment here last weekend.
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Clee Wilson
Macksville
Drewey Hall
Sidney
Harvey Hall
Jadine Moore
Baggett
Aurealia McCay
T. J. Wyatt
Ira Collins
Cross Roads
Nate Hall
Richman Parkman
Lamb County
S. J. Isham
Miss Holmes Hostess Bridges Two Tables
Miss Louise Holmes entertained with two tables of bridge on Thursday evening. Alma Gene Wilkerson had the high score and Ruth Goosby received the consolation prize. Refreshments of punch and sandwiches were served with cut flowers used as decorations.
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Miss _ Louise Holmes
Alma Gene Wilkerson
Ruth Goosby
Binder Canvas and other binder repair parts
Howard Kilpatrick lists binder canvas and related repair parts available. The item description emphasizes Binder Canvas and assorted binder repair components.
State League adopts 18 year age rule for competitions
The State executive committee of the Inter scholastic League adopts an 18 year age limit effective September 1 1936 and plans a statewide conference on student self government. The meeting also expands girls tennis entries adds a junior tennis division for county meets and promotes junior declaimers to regional competition.
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Austin
Roy Bedichek
Bureau of Public School
University of Texas
Bedichek
Texas
New York
New Postal Clerk Is On Duty Here
A. S. Morse, formerly a rural carrier at Thornton, becomes main clerk at the local Post Office. John O. Kinne moves to Thornton after about two years as clerk here. Kinne to be joined by Mrs. Kinne and the children at the start of June. Mr. and Mrs. Morse reside at the Sid Harris apartment.
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A. S. Morse
Thornton
Limestone County
Morse
John O. Kinne
Mr. Kinne
Kinne
Mrs. Morse
Sid Harris
Rochester Root Beer in Giant Frosted Stem Glass
A vintage ad notes Rochester Root Beer served in a giant frosted stem glass at Service Drug Store for five cents.
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Rochester
De Leon Schools Rewarded With Federal Aid to Extend Term
Supt E H Boulter appeared before Federal authorities in Austin to seek aid to finish the nine month term. The Federal government granted 2992 to complete the present school year. De Leon district previously received 2000 yearly aid enabling a nine month term in good financial shape. Allocation timing for the new funds was not specified.
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E. H. Boulter
de Leon
Fede
Austin
Distri
Boulter
Ike Phifer's Service Station Ad
Cheap oil changes and low prices at Ike Phifer's Station South of the City Hall. Independent Gasoline advertised with kerosene and naphtha offered.
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Ike Phifer
Roy Little Hosts Men's 42 Club Evening
Roy Little hosted a Monday 42 club night with eight tables arranged. Charles Marshall made high score and George S Clarke second high. John A Mahon and Arlie Carver qualified for the head table for the next meet at Wade Everidge's venue.
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Charles Marshall
George S
City Buys 100 New Water Meters for Homes
City purchases one hundred water meters to be installed citywide. Councilman N N Duham says nearly every residence with city water will receive a meter once installation begins.
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N. N. Duham
Binder Canvas and Other Minor Repair Parts
The notice lists binder canvas and additional minor repair parts available from Howard Ki with details on procurement likely through the local supplier. The item appears in a brief catalog entry intended for buyers seeking small miscellaneous components.
In WWI Apr Bee Ar and Wil Te
In wartime context a brief notice notes April actions involving ar and wil. The fragment hints at local timing and participants though details are sparse. The item reads like a short civic or military update with names and places truncated.
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R. C. Tipton
Isham and
Attorney General’s Department
Atlantic Pipe Line Company
Brown County
A. & M. College
DR. Ill
Lions Meet
Board Church
Miss Holmes
iPhone
Renfro
the Prescription Druggist Service Drug Store
Roy Little
Howard Kipatrick
Hi-Way Cafe
East Side Square
Texaco Gas and Oils
E. A
Dixon
H. Donaho
Lipton
Lipton’s
Thos. Stark, Prop
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