Highway 10 plans approved by state engineers in Comanche
Construction Engineer Welborn and District Engineer Woodward of the State Highway Department inspected the Comanche to Brown County line section, approved O. M. Simpson's plans and specifications, and announced bids for bridges and culverts could be let in June after right of way is secured. Simpson praised. engineers noted his past record of unaltered plans.
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Welborn
Woodward
State Highway Department
Comanche
Austin
Simpson
Highway Commission
Hamilton Road
Waco Mssrs
Welborn and Woodward
Anthony Son Earns Assistantship at University of Texas
Eugene Anthony has been offered an assistants place in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Texas. He did two years Pre Medic work at Baylor University and will continue related study this year at Texas. He plans to pursue special work in teaching and to receive his degree in 1929.
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E. E. Anthony
Eugene Anthony
Binder Twine Supply Secured by Durham Brothers
Durham Brothers announce availability of binder twine, signaling ready supply for farmers and ranchers. The note confirms stock on hand and invites customers to place orders for immediate pickup or delivery.
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Binder Twine
Durham Brothers
Lowe 10 AUN for Legislature
W E Lowe announces candidacy for the Legislature in the 104th district covering Comanche and Mills counties. Friends describe him as versatile, experienced, willing to sacrifice financially to serve, with prior roles as City Judge, City Attorney, alderman and mayor in De Leon since 1901.
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W. E. Lowe
Lowe
de Leon Free Press
Comanche
Mills
Iee
Bax
Charged in liquor case after arrest of three men
Following the arrest of three on Thursday and Friday, Charlie Sanford was arrested by local officers on a liquor charge. The trio alleged they purchased beer from Sanford. Sanford posted $500 bond and was bound over to await grand jury action.
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Charlie Sanford
Sanford
No Representation At Convention From Comanche County
Comanche County lacked representation at the State Democratic Convention held at Beaumont on Thursday as each delegation failed to attend. Sixteen delegates were chosen to cast the county’s four votes.
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Comanche County
Beaumont
Comanche
Fire burns four in Comanche storm house gas leak tragedy
Miss Myrtle Martin, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Will Martin and four year old William Carroll were badly burned when a gas line leak in a nearby main ignited in a storm house where they sheltered from a candle. The child was not seriously hurt. the adults suffered deep burns to the face neck chest and arms. Neighbors aided as high pressure gas escaped from a crack in the cellar wall and rainfall likely intensified the blaze. all four are expected to recover though permanent injuries are possible.
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Myrtle Martin
Will Martin
William Carroll
Comanche
Myrtle
Mr. Martin
Martin
Band Concert Opens Season With De Leon and Comanche
Harmon Howard announces the first evening concert of the season on Friday June 1 at 8 30 on the Court House Lawn. The combined bands of De Leon and Comanche headline a program expected to draw large crowds with possible kiddie play programs and summer front concerts in Comanche and De Leon.
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de Leon
Comanche
Court House Lawn
Harmon Howard
6Th Comanche
Lamkin Community Cattle Club Holds Stock Show Judges and Winners Named
The Lamkin Community held a stock show with club boys and 30+ men judging cattle supervised by County Agent J A Barton. Winners in milky cow were A J Sparks J L Neal and Charlie Campbell. Baby Beef winners were Charlie Campbell Ewart Carmichael Lannon White and Mack Wall. Calves will be shown at the Comanche County Farmers Fair and Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. Carmichael's record shows a net profit of 32.24 from baby beef. Average county club profit per calf cited as 31.50 with detailed costs and weights for multiple participants.
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Lamkin
J. A. Barton
A. J. Sparks
J. L. Neal
Charlie Campbell
Ewart Carmichael
Lannon White
Mack Wall
Comanche County
Fort Worth
Young Carmichael
Mr. Barton
Barton
Basset Burton
Newburg
Tom Pittman
de Leon
Naomi Caraway
Comyn
Autrey Caraway
Announcement for Comanche County District Attorney
A candidate announces for the office of District Attorney in Comanche County. He argues crime and bank robberies demand an experienced lawyer and outlines his education and service as county attorney, noting five years in office and practice in state courts. He mentions work from river farm to teaching and law studies at the University of Texas.
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Comanche County
University of Texas
Ting
Three Charged With Burglary Near Hasse
S A Barker Miss Marine Barker and Floyd Smith of near Hasse were arrested Saturday night on a burglary charge and jailed with bonds set at 500 dollars each. Smith posted bond by noon Wednesday. Hawkins, the Star Service Station No 2 manager, reported a gas fill and intruders being confronted before police arrived.
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S. A. Barker
Marine Barker
Floyd Smith
Near
Hasse
Smith
Star
Bracy Martin Berry Plant to Open Monday at Comanche
The Jelly Plant of Brady Martin in Comanche will begin operation Monday May 8 with heating and cleaning machinery installed and a juice press from Bangs plant. Judge Luker encourages berry growers to supply the market to maintain high quality berries, as forecasts indicate a large crop possibly equal to or greater than last year.
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Comanche Herry
Brady Martin
Comanche
Bangs
Martin
Luker
le Lers
W-L.cheatham
Sidney
J. P. King
D.T. Boyd
Floy Cunningham
C. D. Cuthbertson
San Angelo
Fortune Named Superintendent at Flanket School
The Flanket School Board reports the employment of R. L. Fortune of Valera to superintend their school next term. The board also lists high school teachers Mrs. R. Eoff Mrs. Williford Miss Hansford and Mrs. Hodges for the coming year.
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Flanket
R. L. Fortune
Valera
R. En Ae
Eoff
Williford
Hansford
Hodges
Plans for Comanche Delegation to West Texas Meet
Citizens will gather this afternoon in the District Court Room to discuss a large Heart of Texas Chamber of Commerce demonstration. H. Burks Brownwood and Wright Armstrong will lead twelve bands and delegations from seventeen counties in a major publicity event planned for Ft Worth. Si. Burks will attend to assist in preparations for the delegation.
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Heart of Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
District Court Room
Lion’s Club
Heart of Texas Chamber of Commerce
H. Burks Brownwood
Wright Armstrong
Ft. Worth
South
Texas
Comanche
Si. Burks
West Texas
Garden Party Attended by Jon Tarleton College Members
In Stephen Tuesday evening Mrs S Clarke and daughter Miss Plora joined Dure M and Luis Strailey for the Junior-Senior Garden Party at Tarleton College. The gathering featured Mr Rinder time and Monday night activities described as part of the Daddy Long Legs event.
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S. Clarke
Miss Plora
Luis Strailey
Stephen
Atte
J Tarleton College
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Harold Loyd
J. A. Holman
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