Circles Organized to Improve Comanche County Dairy Herds
D T Simons visit spurs two bull circles and a possible third in Comanche County as local business leaders and farmers push a broader dairy improvement drive. Groups in Sidney and Hasse plot Jersey bull orders while others arrange hires and expect seven to eight bulls and about twenty five high grade Jersey heifers. The move echoes Collin County’s early dairy boom in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che
Mr. Simons
Barton
J. C. Boyd
Sidney
R. S. Pinkard
D. F. McCarthy
Jack Hendrix
Ira Ross
Bill Parker
T. B. Parsons
C. Haynie
Hasse
Dwight Brightman
Comanche
Roe Daniel
Gustine
Frank Carraway
Energy
Comanche County
Collin County
Texas
Glamrs Hold Reunion at Dublin
The St. Clair family reunion gathered at Dublin on May 17 at J. M. Jordan’s North Patrick street home. Ten siblings attended except Mrs. John Shelton of Los Angeles. cousins, nieces, and nephews filled the home and City Park picnic area with baskets and old songs. Captain St. Clair, long active in Erath county Confederate circles, was remembered as the gathering reflected family roots in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Chas. Clarke
Hardie Slider
Jamie Clarke
St. Clair
Dublin
J. M. Jordan
North Patrick Street
J. D. St. Clair
John Shelton
Los Angeles
Erath County
Captain St. Clair
Memorial Day Exercises by American Legion
Ex service men, friends and the American Legion mark Memorial Day with a service on the Court House lawn at nine o clock Sunday morning. The program includes bands, choirs, invocations, addresses, and a graveside decoration at the cemetery with flowers to honor war veterans.
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American Legion
Court House Lawn
Committee May Abandon Pecan Belt Highway Plan
The Pecan Belt Highway committee met with landowners at Newburg Church to seek right of way. With limited county funds and rising costs for land purchases, the project may be abandoned due to lack of funds and little progress. Postmaster M. J. Sullivan to spend Memorial holiday at Lake Worth.
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Newburg
M. J. Sullivan
Lake Worth
Band to Play at Fairview School
The Fairview school closes for the day and the Comanche band accepts an invitation to provide music for the school entertainment. Lions club members from Comanche are invited and a Comanche stew will be served at 6 pm by Fairview residents. A community gathering will be held at noon with stew served.
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Lions Club of
Comanche
Fairview
Closing of Comanche High School Draws Large Crowds
Large and pleased crowds attended the Comanche high school closing ceremony held as announced last week through the press.
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of Comanche High School
Hoff Wins Sweater in Engineering Tennis Contests
J E Hoff earns a Ramshorn sweater after strong wins in engineering tennis matches. Dean Taylor notes Hoff faced stiff opposition and showed exceptional racquet skill to secure victory.
County to Sell Grasshopper Poison at Cost
Attorney General bans county from lending county services for poison sales. Before the ruling, Co manche County had bought blackstrap for this purpose and will sell at cost. Call on The County Agent or the County Judge. R. A. Luker.
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Comanche County
Memorable gathering closes on joyful day
A closing note describes a wonderful day filled with happiness and lasting memories. It lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan and daughters, Mrs Hazel Doyle and family, Miss Lilla Jordan, and many St Clair relatives from cities like Dublin Dallas Waco Fort Worth Brownwood Teague Sweetwater and Comanche.
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John Jordan
Hazel Doyle
Lilla Jordan
Dublin
Tom Jordan
Dallas
J. R. St. Clair
Hugh Clark
Waco
Walter St. Clair
Fort Worth
Elbert St. Clair
Brownwood
Elizabeth Houston
Los Angeles
Clair
Ernest St. Clair
Teague
St Edwards
Sweetwater
D. Charlee Clarke
Jamie Clarke
Hardie Slider
Comanche
Banks to Close Saturday Decoration Day Holiday
Banks in Comanche will be closed all day Saturday May 30 in observance of Decoration Day. First State Bank First National Bank Comanche National Bank are among the institutions affected.
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Comanche
First State Bank
First National Bank
Comanche National Bank
Post Office Closed Saturday Memorial Day
The Comancher post office will be closed tomorrow May 30 for Memorial Day.
Immense Crowds Watch Sunday Polo Match at Bryson Ranch
Several hundred spectators, including first time polo viewers, attended at Bryson ranch polo grounds where 175 to 200 cars ferried many passengers. Legan’s team defeated Montgomery’s squad in a 90 minute contest refereed by Wade Everidge with timekeeping by Jim McCollush. Polo interest grows as buyers scout horses. Coyle of Brownwood and Lon Evans of Brownwood attended.
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Polo Grounds
Bryson Ranch
Ed Ligon
G. C. Bryson
D. W. Brightman
Matt Sherrill
Val Loudermilk
George Montgomery
Earl Albin
Burley McCollum
Clarence Albin
J. B. Alborn
Ernest Carter
Legan
Wade Everidge
Jim McCollush
Mr. Coyle
Brownwood
Lon Evans
Rye on Peanut Land Shows Promising Results Across Acres
County Agent reports letters from men who planted rye on peanut land. EK S Stewart praises 15 acres for resisting cold and drought, improving grazing and potential yield. C M Caraway notes 30 acres hold soil and grazing, advocates early planting. R T Jones cites 40 acres on deep sand that held soil and provided grazing. others confirm, recommending 1/4 to 1/3 bushel per acre before peanut harvest to cover seed. All endorse rye as crop rotation and cover crop for peanut farmers.
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EK. S. Stewart
C. M. Caraway
R. T. Jones
H. J. Huddleston
H. F. Short
Commissioners court to receive auto headlight testing station applications
The com missioners court will hear applications on the second Monday in June for designation as automobile headlight testing stations. Interested parties should apply or appear in person. Miss Vada Franklin of Blanken, a Comanche high school graduate, has been hired to teach domestic science at Gustine. Mrs. Opal Fuller of Comanche, a John Tarleton College alumna, has joined Gustine faculty for next year.
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Commissioners Court
Vada Franklin of
Blanken
Comanche
Gustine School
Opal Fuller
John Tarleton College
Gustine
Wells family arrives for El Paso visit
Mrs. C. T. Wells and her children from El Paso arrived Saturday night to visit her mother Mrs. J. C. Williams and sister Mrs. J. V. Bond.
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C. T. Wells
el Paso
J.C. Williams
J. V. Bond
Mrs Carter’s Case Against Light Company Trial This Week
Mrs Gussie Carter sues Texas Power and Light for 30000 dollars over the death of her husband Jim W Carter who was fatally electrocuted while firemen fought a blaze at J J Tate residence. The case is in district court and the jury is considering the matter this week.
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Gussie Carter
Texas Power and Light Company
J B Layne to Speak on Berries Grapes Growth and Markets
Citizens seek insight from J B Layne on growing berries and grapes and on marketing in this country. He agreed to address the Chamber of Commerce next Friday night June 5. The event invites all, with farmers especially urged to attend.
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J. B. Layne
Layne
Chamber of Commerce
Congregational Meeting at Brownwood Presbyterian Church
Evangelist Mr. Davis will preach at eleven next Sunday May 31. A congregational meeting follows to discuss church affairs including calling a pastor repairing the building and equipping a social department. All are invited and members should attend.
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Davis
Brownwood Presbytery
Hope Lodge No 481 Election of Officers Planned
At the regular meeting on Monday night June 1 Hope Lodge No 481 will conduct the election of officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend. C M Moore, Secretary.
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Hope Lodge No 481
C M. Moore
Birthday Celebration on Leon River Invitation
J M McCrary invites friends to celebrate the birthday anniversary on June 8 at the same location seven miles below Gustine and one mile north of Maxville on the Leon River. Old friends are urged to bring baskets and enjoy barbecued meat provided by the host.
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Leon River
Gustine
Maxville
J. M. McCrary
Bids Sought for 3 Speed 60 Best Track Tractor
Notice from County Auditor W D Carroll calls for bids by 10 oclock on June 20 1925 for one 3 speed 60 Best track laying tractor. Commissioners Court reserves right to reject any and all bids.
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W. D. Carroll
Commissioners’ Court
Piano Recital By Mrs Moore Pupils At High School
Mrs Henry Moore presents her music pupils in a recital at the high school auditorium next Tuesday night. Miss Mace Rowland of Ft Worth visited Miss Katherine Sherrill Tuesday on her way to Coleman.
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Henry Moore
Mace Rowland
Ft. Worth
Katherine Sherrill
Coleman
Fourth of July Picnic Proposed as Co operative Day
Announcement by the Comanche County Farm Bureau for a county wide Fourth of July picnic has sparked wide interest. It is suggested the event be a cooperative day with the Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and other organizations joining citizens for a large celebration. Further plans are expected next week.
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Comanche
Nic
Fine Dinner on 65th Birthday for J I Vancleave
J I Vancleave of Newburg was surprised by a birthday dinner Sunday as about sixty relatives gathered at his home to celebrate his 65th birthday. His wife reminded him the guests were bringing the meal with a yard full of tables set for the occasion. Among those attending were Mr and Mrs Bryan Boykin, Mr and Mrs Floyd Moody, Mrs B Newsom, Mrs F Grimm, R Q George and family, Otho Lane and son, and D Rasberr and family of Sidney.
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J. I. Vancleave
Newburg
Wordie Hopkins
Abilene
Yare
Bryan Boykin
Floyd Moody
Birthday Surprise Honors J. B. Payne in Comanel County
Last Monday marked the sixty seventh birthday of J. B. Payne. Family and friends gathered at his home for a lavish surprise dinner. Attending were his sons N. H. Payne and Bart Payne, his daughter Mrs. W. L. Tatum, and fourteen family members, all joining in congratulating him. He has resided in Comanel county for about forty years.
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J. B. Payn
Mr. Payne
N. H. and
Bart Payne
W. L. Tatum
Payne
Comanel County
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We thank friends for help during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Your sympathy and kindness were appreciated, especially Dr Clemo for his readiness to help. God’s richest blessings rest on you all. J Bradshaw and children.
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Dr. Clemo
J. Bradshaw
Community Singing at Tabernacle Set for Fourth Sundays
The Tabernacle will host a community singing each fourth Sunday afternoon. Last Sunday's event drew a fair crowd due to limited publicity and competing band and polo events. Organizers invite all residents to attend future sessions, aiming for larger crowds.
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Tabernacle
Methodist Tabernacle
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D. T. Simons
Coman
Glamrs
American Legion Band
B. F. Hearn
H. B. Thompson
Fairview School
Furn
Hoff
Daily
Texan
R. A. Luker
JB. Layne
OFC
Congregational Meeting Presbyterian Church
Chamber of
Commerce, the Lions Club and
Various
J. B. Payne
the Taberna
Tarnacle
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