Grand jury returns 42 indictments after 11 day session
The grand jury of Coman County Texas adjourned after an eleven day term at the April 1 district court session. They examined 169 witnesses and returned 42 indictments 40 felonies and 2 misdemeanors. They urge jail repairs and security measures and commend officials and bailiffs for their service.
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R. B. Cross
Coman County
Texas
Torther
National Defense Effort
Commissioners Court
Co. G. Dabney
Oswell Brightman
City Declares Clean Up Week to Benefit Residents
The City Council designates May 26 to 31 as Clean Up Week urging cooperation to make a cleaner healthier city. City trucks offer free dump service and vacant lots with overgrown weeds must be cleared to prevent mosquitoes. The campaign emphasizes curb and sidewalk weed removal and coordinated trash pickup starting Wednesday.
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Lach
Joepin
Reverend Sam Morris Campaign Stop in Comanche on May 28
Del Rio candidate Reverend Sam Morris plans a 2 30 p m speech on the Comanche square advocating the Sheppard temperance bill and federal old age pensions plus strong national defense. He will broadcast campaign messages on the Lone Star network WFAA XEG 1050 KC and host nightly Voice of Temperance programs.
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Sam Morris
del Rio
United States Senate
Morris Sheppard
Comanche
Senator Sheppard
Morris
Lone Star Network
WFAA
Voice of Temperance
XEG
1050 KC
Farmers Meeting Here Monday Night
A call for broad attendance at the Farmers Marketing Association meeting Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce to plan the county fruit and melon show. The organizer urges business and farm people to attend, share ideas, and help make the event a grand county showcase.
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Farmers’ Marketing Association
Chamber of Commerce
Hoffmans Cotton Sale Continues Through National Cotton Week
Hoffmans sale of cottons extends through Saturday the final day of National Cotton Week. Mr Hoffman says sales have moved fast yet assortments remain ample to meet the last minute demand.
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Hoffman
Hoffman's
Former Texas Representative Homer C. DeWolfe Dies at 41
Homer C. DeWolfe former Texas representative from Comanche and Mills counties died May 9 in an Austin hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. He was born March 24 1900 and educated at Briggs Public School Lampasas High School UT Law 1928 practiced law in Goldthwaite later Austin. survived by his widow and two sons. He helped pass the junior college law and served on the State Board of Education.
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Homer C. DeWolfe
Comanche
Mills County
DeWolfe
Austin
Penrose Metcalfe
Senate of Texas
Burnet
Briggs
Roger Reese
Goldthwaite
James V. Allred
State Board of Education
Fothers
Texas
Durham Berry Plant Eyes Early June Canning Start
The Durham Berry Plant expects to begin the 1941 berry canning season around June 2 as Comanche County's berry crop lags due to rain. Prices are up four to five cents per crate. the plant will bonus large growers and seek extra pickers from outside the county to handle a likely record crop through the peak in mid June, with canning running into early July.
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Durham Berry
Walter Durham
Durham
Comanche County
Mr. Durham
Durham Pecan & Peanut Co
Comanche Prepares July Fourth Rodeo and Parade
Plans are underway for the Comanche Fourth of July celebration and the Second Annual Rodeo under the Comanche Amateur Ropers Association to begin July 3 for two days. Hilton Burks leads the entertainment setup and committee announcements. A mammoth parade, baseball game, and possibly a carnival are anticipated along with a courthouse opening if renovations allow.
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Comanche
Comanche Amateur Ropers Association
Hilton Burks
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Day Observance Planned by American Legion
At a Wednesday meeting of the American Legion it was decided Memorial Day will be observed Thursday night May 29 at 8 15 PM in the high school building. An Army Chaplain is expected to be the main speaker in an inspirational address. Ex-Service men are urged to attend and the public is asked to join in paying honor to the fallen.
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American Legion
Heflins Spend Mother’s Day in Comanche with Riley Kin
Mr and Mrs Charles Heflin and their son Sidney of Denton visited Mrs Sid Riley in Comanche to mark Mother's Day and spend time with the family matriarch.
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Charles Heflin
Sidney
Denton
Comanche
Sid Riley
Questionnaires Mailed to 100 More Draft Candidates
The local Draft Board mailed 100 additional questionnaires on May 19 bringing the total to 1300. About 800 men remain to receive forms at 100 weekly. Names listed include John Herschel Dawkins J W Livingston Jim Henery Huff Aubry Slaughter Joseph Haas Preston Robison Earl Day Jim Skinner Gerhard Druckhammer Bert Frazier Thomas Boen Robert Barnett Paul Heathington George Doss Rue Hart Edward Elliott Elmer Carlin Mark Smart Venoy Kirkland Billie Hicks Loyd Plummer James Glasgow Roy Cox and continues on page three.
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Miss Dess Rock
John Herschel Dawkins
J. W. Livingston
Jim Henery Huff
Aubry Lenard Slaughter
Joseph Godfrey Haas
Preston James Robison
James Wilkes Glasgow
Roy Teames Cox
Murder Trial Set For Monday Here
The district court docket includes the murder case of J D Couch near Gustine. Either Clifford Brook or Joe Frank Barton faces trial next Monday with a severance possible. A 75 member jury venire was drawn from which to select the panel.
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District Court
Clifford Brook
Joe Frank Barton
J. D Couch
Gustine
Oscar Callaway
Brooks
F. O. Jaye
F de Leon
Barton
H. H. Lockridge
T. B. Durham
B. O. Koonce
G. F. Black
Ralph Carnes
A. ©. Humphries
Grady Harkins
P. H. Anderson
Tommy Lawless
W. R. Green
H. C. Little
C. T. Nabors
D. W. Beam
Charlie Carnes
J. C. Biggs
Lon Burt
Hubert Atterbury
G. J. Tackett
C. S. Horton
Roy Davis
J. B. Maples
A. P. Burks
A. E. Adcock
Earl Morris
E. S. Vancleave
J. H. Stephenson
J. O
E. B. Gregory
Bedford Butler
E. E. Wilkerson
Hal Shockley
C. B. Walker
W. D. Kerley
M. F. Williford
R. L. Daniel
Riley Hilliard
A. J. Boland
H. A. Collins
B. L. Painter
L. E. Easley
Robert Blue
R. C. Luker
Defense bonds sales progress and political candidacy
Plans for a defense bond and savings stamp sale advance in Comanche with over 2500 dollars sold in the first two weeks. Governor W Lee O Danial announces candidacy for U S Senate while Texas Legislature encourages the bid. Post Office reports details of stamps and bonds sold, with names of top buyers and bond totals.
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Comanche
William C. Chilton
J. R. Eanes
Aldie Phillips
Aldie
Emmett E. House
Emmett
D. E. Nabers
Mr. Nabers
Mission Fund
Lucille Bruton
D. M. Jones
Defense
Locals Triumph Over Priddy Pottsville 11 6 in Opening Game
Comanche beat Priddy Pottsville 11 to 6 behind MacEwan Palmer who pitched all game. Beck led the fourteen hit attack with a homer and extra bases. Wilkerson added three hits. Ed Schiesche paced the visitors with three safeties. Next, Comanche hosts May Sunday with Palmer on the mound.
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Comanche
Priddy-Pottsville All- Stars
MacEwan Palmer
Pietzch
Hopper
Zchiesche
Beck
Wilkerson
Ed Schiesche
Priddy-Pottsville
Palmer
Comanche Field
Dudley Brothers Add Two New Tire Lines
Dudley Brothers expand tire offerings adding Goodyear and U. S. Tires alongside their Federal Tires. Advertisements last week announced the new lines and confirm the firm’s aim to serve the motoring public with a larger stock.
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Dudley Brothers
Federal Tires
Texas
Goodyear
U. S
McCulloch County Singers Invited to June 8 Convention
H E Spears of Comanche invited the McCulloch County singers to attend the county wide singing convention at the Comanche Methodist Church on Sunday night June 8. Roy Little, director, said strong interest is evident and singers from all sections are expected.
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H.E. Spears
Comanche
McCulloch County
Comanche Methodist Church
Roy Little
Spears
Little
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U. S. Senate
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