Blanton seeks reelection to the 17th District
Hon Thomas L Blanton of Abilene announces run for Congress from the reconfigured 17th District comprising Callahan Comanche Erath Eastland Fisher Hamilton Jones Nolan Palo Pinto Shackelford Stephens and Taylor. As "Watchdog of the Treasury" he cites record of service on Appropriations and urges voters to reelect him, noting long Washington hours and commitment until adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Blanton
Abilene
Callahan
Comanche
Euastland
Erath
Eisher
Hamilton
Jones, Nolan
Palo Pinto
Sha‘kelford
Stevbens
Taylor
Blanton
The
Treasury
United States
Federa
Ranee
Franklin
Congress
Daily Record of
Crailroads
Govjvernment
Washington
Ceare
Scouts Plan Four Day Camp at Lake Eanes Park
Scouts will hold a four day camp at Lake Eanes Park from May 28 to 31. Organized under Trop 19 of the local Boy Scouts, the session aims to educate and advance scouts through swimming hiking tracking and merit badge work.
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Woy
Lake Eanes Park
Harold Hoffman
Notice Concerning Singing School in Comanche County
P M Fagan invites Comanche County residents to support a 20 night vocal music school at the local Baptist Church taught by Emmett S Dean of Waco. Tuition will be nominal and open to all ages and creeds. Interested parties may contact P M Fagan Joe Marshall Roy Little or Tom Fagan to help secure arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Comanche County
Emmett S. Dean
Waco
Joe Marshall
Roy Little
Tom Fagan
Dean
P. M. Fagan
Binder Twine Stirs Texas Market Comparison
Howard Kilpatrick endorses Plmouth binder twine as the best choice and notes Texas Special Sisal as a lower price alternative. The brief trade claim highlights product quality and cost considerations for buyers in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Howard Kilpatrick
Gatesville and Temple Bid for Highway 36 Progress
Gatesville and Temple show renewed interest in Highway 36 linking Coryell and Bell counties. The Gatesville Messenger notes no state highways are being built now, as federal cooperation dominates current road projects. Temple delegates recently visited Austin to press the corridor from Gatesville to Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Gatesville
Temple
Coryell
Bell Counties
State Highway Department
Federal Department
Temple Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Highway Commission
Comanche Girl Named Baylor Fraternity Officer
Miss Sarah Burton of Comanche has been named vice president of Sigma Delta Pi at Baylor University in Waco. The honorary Spanish fraternity focuses on Spanish language topics. Burton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burton and a Comanche High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor Fraternity
Sarah Burton
Comanche
Baylor University
Waco
Sigma Delta Pi
Ternity
Miss Burton
John Burton
Comanche High School
Brown County votes against sale of 3.2 beer
In a sparsely attended special election Brown County rejected legalizing 3.2 beer by a 1988 to 1408 margin. Only 3896 of about six thousand eligible voters cast ballots. Brownwood and nearby wards showed mixed results with several dry and wet splits. The overall county dry majority compares to last August’s 712 vote margin in favor of dryness.
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Brown County
Brownwood
Elkins
Williams
Brooksmith and
Anderson
Blanket
Dry
Bangs
Vets
Dries
Mrs Gaston Elms and son visit M S Elms in San Angelo
Mrs. Gaston Elms and her son are visiting M S Elms and family at San Angelo. The short note confirms a family visit to the Elms household in San Angelo, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gaston Elms and
M. S. Elms and
San Angelo
Constable's sale in De Leon Comanche County Texas
By virtue of an execution in F C Jane versus Clotha Clayton and J C Clayton No 865 a constable sale is set for the first Tuesday in June 1934 before the Comanche County Court House door De Leon Texas. Property is a 50 by 125 foot lot in Central Addition Block VIII deeded by George W Howard to Cotha Clayton. Judgment 51.41 with costs 14.50 plus sale costs. J F Underhill constable precinct 5 Comanche County Texas.
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State of Texas
Comanche
Comanche County
F. C. Jane
Clotha Clayton
J. C. Clayton
Court House
de Leon
Texas
George W. Howard
Cotha Clayton
F. O. Jaye
A. D
J. F. Underhill
Graduation set for Eastland Eleven th District seniors
Twenty eight students will receive diplomas from the local high school Tuesday night. Recipients include Madge Bradley Ruby Broxton Catherine Carnes Faye Belle Dudley Le Lois Easley Essie Marie Greer Pearl Harris Rita Huse Mary FE. Jones Ozelle Lane Pauline Marshall Estell Morgan Ora B. Nichols Savannah Robinson Nan Shelton Nelma Smith Christeen Stark Stella C. Sullivan Thurston Atwood J B Carnes Aldridge Collins Carl Luper Ogden Fritts Tom Hutchison Hardie Jones Bert W. Speed Curtis Thomas James Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
H. R. Jones
W. G. Barrett
Madge Bradley
Ruby Broxton
Catherine Carnes
Faye Belle Dudley
le Lois Easley
Essie Marie Greer
Pearl Harris
Rita Huse
Mary FE. Jones
Ozelle Lane
Pauline Marshall
Estell Morgan
Ora B. Nichols
Savannah Robinson
Nan Shelton
Nelma Smith
Christeen Stark
Stella C. Sullivan
Thurston Atwood
J. B. Carnes
Aldridge Collins
Carl Luper
Ogden Fritts
Tom Hutchison
Hardie Jones
Bert W. Speed
Curtis Thomas
James Wilkerson
Pioneer Cattleman W. C. Isaacs Dies in Canadian
W. C. Isaacs pioneer cattle man of Canadian Texas died Saturday. He was long married to Miss Zimra Holmsley, daughter of Captain T. J. Holmsley and sister of Mrs. Robert Moore and T. J. Holmsley of Comanche. Isaacs and his brothers John and Sam had run Canadian’s banking business for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Isaacs
Canadian
Texas
Mr. Isaacs
Zimra Holmsley
T. J. Holmsley
Robert Moore
Comanche
John
Sam. Isaacs
De Leon School District Faces Tax Delinquency and Debt
The De Leon Independent School District is delinquent about 2500 on the interest and sinking fund. Tax payments this year total 4541 versus 7155.85 last year. Bonded indebtedness stands at 74500 with local debt of 5400. Property rendition near 900000 and the tax rate is 1.00 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon Independent School District
de Leon
Two Sentenced in District Court for Assault and Liquor Charges
G Maxwell of Dublin received three years in the penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of assault with intent to rape. Berry Dixon drew one year for a liquor violation. An appeal was filed as W V Moore of De Leon was acquitted on theft by bailee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Maxwell
Dublin
Berry Dixon
W. V. Moore
de Leon
Brownwood Ships First Car of Wool
The first carload of Brown County wool destined for the Lone Star Association was loaded out last Thursday to the co op branch. Advance on the Brown County wool ranged from 17 to 18 14 cents per pound. Regional Lone Star executive E O Ogglesby was in Brownwood to supervise the loading and praised the wool quality for the Brownwood Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Lone Star Association
National Association
E. O. Ogglesby
Lone Star
Brownwood
Luker Addresses Voters On Cautious Tax Policy
R A Luker declares candidacy for Representative and outlines a restrained program. He argues against new taxes and extensive legislation, urging careful study of appropriations and holding them in check. He plans to visit Mills County and asks for local support, signing off with thanks and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
R. A
Luker
Proctor
Texas
Bailey Reappointed Head at Kusa Rural High School
R. T. Bailey, long time principal of the five teacher rural high school at Kusa Oklahoma, has been re elected head of the institution. Bailey and family are expected to arrive in Comanche this week to spend part of the summer with his father D C Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Bailey
Kusa
Oklahoma
Building and Remodeling Activity Rises in Comanche Area
A Comanche and Comanche County survey shows a notable rise in home repairs and new construction in early 1930, with many houses re-roofed painted or papered. Duplexes by George Bonser and a North Main Street duplex for R H Moore reflect new work while Renfro Market Grocery, Higginbotham additions and new cold storage vaults mark major local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County
George Bonser
Brownwood
Dick Scurry
Bonser
Hon
C. C. Hampton
J. E. Miller
de Leon
R. H. Moore
Main Street
Renfro Market
Higginbotham Wholesale Department
Higginbotham Motor Department
Wholesale
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Durham Pecan Company
Thomas
Sidney Street
Brightman
Biggs Auto Parts
Gore’s
W. W. Kilpatrick
Velda Franks
Snappy Cafe
Tate
Collins’ Shoe
Hobert
E. E. McNatt
Tot
Card of Thanks from Comanche Volunteer Fire Dept
The Comanche Volunteer Fire Dept expresses sincere thanks to those who donated flowers last Sunday for Memorial Services, appreciating the kindness and support shown to their organization.
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Comanche Volunteer Fire Dept
Special 25 Quart Cooker and Automatic Sealer
Howard Kilpatrick advertises a special 25 quart cooker with automatic sealer priced at $22.95. The short promotion emphasizes a quick kitchen solution and bargain pricing.
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Howard Kilpatrick
Seventh Grade Exercises Graduation Roster Listed
Seventh grade exercises notes list graduates tonight including Pollyanna Speed and Eldred Jones with a class of many students such as Billie Lou Cameron Audrey Fisher Rebecca Isham Sammy Lewis Elizabeth Jean Littlejohn Mary Louise Rayborn Pollyanna Speed Roy Esmond Wallace Francis Dewitt Mary Jean Goosby Norma Joe Green Nina Huse Maxine Nichols Naomi Sullivan Oretha Vineyard Alma Jean Wilkerson Hilbert Huett Jim Bob Lee Wayne Payne Harold Rambo Richard Tate Charles Carr Donivan Ferguson Robert Faulkner Joe Hicks Lloyd Howington Eldred Jones R. G. Jones Jack Kinnie Nathan Mehaffey J G Ruth Warren Vineyard Jack Walker Raymond Young William Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carr
Donivan Ferguson
Robert Faulkner
Joe Hicks
Lloyd Howington
Eldred Jones
R. G. Jones
Jack Kinnie
Nathan Mehaffey
J. G. Ruth
Warren Vineyard
Jack Walker
Raymond Young
William Young
Four graduates from Robinson Springs High School
Four girls were graduated from Robinson Springs High School Friday of last week with commencement address by Rev. S. B. Culpepper of Stephenville and diplomas presented by Supt. Perry Moring. Graduates: Hollis Dyson, Laveda Macon, Marie Moore, Ina Mae Torrance. T. A. Nabors of Dallas visiting his brother, D. E. Nabors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Springs High School
Rev
S. B. Culpepper
Stephenville
Supt
Perry Moring
Hollis Dyson
Laveda Macon
Marie Moore
Ina Mae Torrance
Mrs Brewington Dies in Dallas After Illness
Mrs. Charles Brewington of Dallas died Friday after several weeks of illness. Born Goldie Green in Comanche, she was the daughter of pioneer merchant John Green. She worked with Holland's Magazine and Farm and Ranch, and is survived by her husband, stepchildren, three brothers John Sherrill and Lawrence Green, and a sister Mrs Cora Lee Brentsche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brewington
Dallas
Brewington
Goldie Green
John Green
Comanche
of Holland’s
Holland’s
John
Sherrill
Lawrence Green
Cora Lee Brentsche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bewley
Riley
Gatesville and Temple
Brownwood Ships
R. A. Luker
Bailey
Renfro’s Market
Robinson Spgs
T. A. Nabors of
His Brother
D. E. Nabors
Howard Motor Company
J. P
Puden
Howard
Edwards
Edwards Yard
Edwards Feed and Produce CO
Comanche, Texas
J. R. Eanes & CO
the High School
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