Old Settecks Plan Two Day Reunion In August
Comanche County offers a two day Old Settlers Reunion on August 7 and 8 at Lake Eanes with Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce support. The event marks a revival after years as a one day affair and aims for a large turnout. Key organizers include W D Jenkins, J R Fanes, Hilton Burks, and the Lake Eanes site and program details are outlined for a music heavy two day program with speeches and school performances.
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OLD Settecks
CARE
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
Lake Banes
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Russell
Russell
W. D. Jenkins
Jenkins
Old Settlers Reunion
Lake Eanes
J. R. Fanes
Corn Court House
Hilton Burks
Red Cross Urges War Relief Contributions Across Europe
Humanity calls the Red Cross to aid tens of thousands of victims of Europe’s war. The appeal asks immediate funds from American readers, urging donations to local chapters or Comanche Bank branches to support relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
Comanche Bank
Humanity
Fed Cross
Army of Mercy
American Red Cross
UT Seologists Probe Huge Meteor Crater near Odessa
In cooperation with WPA field crews, University of Texas geologists are excavating one of the nation’s largest meteor craters, a 600 foot wide pit located eight miles southwest of Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
University of Texas
Odessa
Red Cross Appeal and Texan Views Highlight War Era
In Europe civilians plead for American Red Cross aid while a Texas dean critiques alleged German scientist propaganda and a Texas author praises mesquite as ornamental wood. The column touches wartime philanthropy and local opinions on science and nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Panhandle
Gulf
J. Frank Dobie
University of Exas
Marriages and deeds recorded in Court House News
Marriage licenses list James Glen Richey and Oleta Eoff. Otis Coker and Zella Edwards. Garland Collins and Mary Davidson. W B Reese and Frances Mimms. M A Doggett and Lera Carr. Deeds record E C Mosley to Roy Smith 40 acres for 150 dollars. Lloyd Boyett to E C Moseley 1,000. Lillian Pettit to Bruce White undivided 80 acres for 1,650. New car registrations follow for residents of De Leon, Comanche, and surrounding towns listing owners and vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Glen Richey
Oleta Eoff
Otis Raymond Coker
Zella Mae Edwards
Garland Collins
Mary Joyce Davidson
W. B. Reese
Frances Mimms
M. A. Doggett
Lera Mae Carr
Comanche
Rey Rains
Lompoc
California
J. A. Bays
Simon M. Wayland
Cloda Nelson
Gorman
G. M. Green
E. C. Mosley
Roy Smith
Lloyd Boyett
E. C. Moseley
Lillian Pettit
Bruce White
Sargent Survey
Sketch of Life Of Mrs Dora Holified
Dora Robinson born December 5 1881 in Comanche County Texas married Claude Holifield November 12 1907. Died April 7 1940 in Headrick Oklahoma at 58. Four generations listed with family, church ties, and a devotional farewell poem.
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Dora Robinson
Comanche County
Texas
Claude Holifield
Missionary Baptist Church
Tin Banner
Dublin
Goldd Richards
Gustine
Olda Matheson
Altus
Oklahoma
W L. Robinson
Dallas
Callie Davis
Mayfield
Headrick
Dusty West Texas and a Fort Davis tune
A lighthearted note on a Fort Davis Dispatch gem song mimics a well known ditty about West Texas dust. The verse humorously catalogues dust, breezes, and ranch life with a toast to the region. Mr and Mrs Fletcher Starx and Mrs Bob Stark of Shreveport LA visited Manche with the Tark family.
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Fort Davis
West
Texas
West Texas Anc & ¢Ogan
Fletcher Starx
Bob Stark
Reveport
Manche
J. S Tark
Chester Harrison Dies At Brownwood
Chester Harrison longtime Brownwood Chamber of Commerce manager and influential local figure died in Brownwood on Friday May 11 born September 10 1874 in Ledbetter Fayette County He studied at Dripping Springs Academy and Howard Payne College later owned The Brownwood News served in Washington as James L Slayden secretary and as a House committee clerk He held positions at Citizens National Bank and as Brownwood representative for West Texas wool and Mohair He led the U S Highway 67 Association in 1936 and led the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association in 1938
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Chester Harrison
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
Brownwood Bulletin
Harrison
Ledbetter
Fayette County
J. W. Harrison
Howard Payne College
Dripping Springs Academy
Howard Payne
Gilliam Dry Goods Co
Brownwood News
James L. Slayden
San Antonio
Slayden
Washington
National Capital
House of Representatives
Citizens National Bank
Bank
West Texas
Chamber of Commerce
State Democratic Executive Committee
Rotary Club
The
Baptist Church
Masonic, Knights of Pythias and Elks
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association
Harry Hines Tax Plan Calls for $15 Million in New State Taxes
In a gubernatorial campaign series, State Highway Commissioner Harry Hines advocates $15 million in new state taxes. The funds would be allocated to dependent children, the needy blind, teacher retirement, old age pensions, eleemosynary institutions, public health, Public Safety, state colleges, and universities. He proposes raising the money by increasing franchise bases and other corporate bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce House
Harry Hines
Department of Public Safety
Hines
Bas
Euler
Conservation districts and voting boxes listed in Texas notice
Fragmented OCR shows multiple school districts and voting boxes in Texas with presiding judges and clerks named for De Leon Gustine Sidney Proctor areas. The text lists district numbers and locations such as De Leon, Saint Jo, Mt. Pleasant, Gustine, Sidney, and Proctor with associated officials and voting box numbers.
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van Dyke
Cotton Grove
Brysonville
Mercer Gap
Harmony
Mercer Creek
Newburg
Pettit
Cross Roads
Briar Grove
Hasse Independent
W. J. Fritts
Allen Cunningham
J. C. Helm
de Leon
Texas
Comyn
Roberson Spring
Victor Jakehammon
Saint Jo
Oliver Springs
Leon
Liberty
Trinity
Mt. Pleasant
Sabana
Duster
Beattie
Pounds
Downing
Buffalo
C. S. Carruth
H. E. Stephens
H. J. Huddleston
Gustine
Energy
Lamkin
Hazel Dell
O. D. Johnston
O. L. Arthur
W. A. Lynch
Sidney
Sidney Independent
Soda Springs
M. ©. Lane
James A. Summers
J. W. Hendrix
Proctor
Proc
Countywide Soil and Water Conservation District Election Details
Comanche County agronomists and Farm Security Office officials completed 18 meetings with about 800 to 1000 attendees to explain the Soil and Water Conservation Law and a proposed district. Elections will be held at six centers Comanche De Leon Gustine Proctor Sidney and Sipe Springs under Terrill Election Law with appointed judges and clerks to conduct balloting. Voters are urged to study the issue and vote at their listed polling places on election day.
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W. R. Allen
Farm Security Office
Comanche County
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Proctor
Sidney
Sipe Springs
School District Voting Officials Listed for 15 and 14
The notice names voting officials for Sipe Springs Independent School District No. 15 and Indian Mountain No. 14. Presiding judges are Jesse J. Dixon and J. N. Underwood with clerks Jess Hanson Roy Boswell and L. T. Rasco.
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Tor Independent
Jesse J. Dixon
Jess Hanson
R. A. Luker
Sipe Springs
Indian Mountain
J. N. Underwood
Roy Boswell
L. T. Rasco
Local A&P Relief Manager Loiters in Dallas
Lewis Shankies relief manager of the A&P Food Store spent the weekend in Dallas. Lawrence Smallwood is expected back from vacation this week.
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Lewis Shankies
A&p
Dallas
Lawrence ‘Smallwood
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Clacton- On-Sea
England
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Lou Ambers
Fagan Chevrolet Co
Germany
W. R. Woolrich
University of Texas Engineering
Court House News
Wayne Wood
Ford Truck
W. T. Bassett
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Ford Pickup
Community Public Service Company
Chevrolet Pickup
A. Whitehurst
Chevrolet
Dudley Bros
G.M.C
R. L. Scott
W. B. May
Desdemona
Ford Tudor
J. N. Jones
J. C. Pierce
O. A. Whitehurst
J. O. Jones
O. B. Wactor
Buick
L. T. Guthrie
W. L. Cadenhead
Walter Stinett
Terrill Grocery
Humble Pipe Line
Cisco
A. F. Wells
Dora
Mrs
Greta Mattheson
Dora Holifield
Mother
Earth
Jesus
Heaven
W. H. Thate
N. E. Scudder
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