Comanche High to Clash With Brownwood in Rivalry Carrier
In 1914 the Comanche High School grid team meets Brownwood High in Brownwood for a likely West Texas championship decider. Other items note draft horse import cut due to war, hogs offered to farmers at cost, local tax efforts, constitutional amendments, and a Villa plot foiled with Carranza denying involvement.
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Comanche High School
Brownwood High School
Brownwood
Comanche
West Texas
United States
J. T. Johnson
Coleman
Coleman Democrat
Ihands
de Leon High School
Dutch Woodward
Cy Tunnell
de Leon Free Press
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Minnie Elkins
S. J. Hicks
Fort Worth
Comanche County
J. F. Palmer
W.C. Davidson
Martha McGuire
H. B. Gilbreath
Kettie Helen Looney
Walter Rackley
Edna Thompson
L. O. Coker
Minnie Moore
Federal Reserve
McAdoo
Villa
Mico
Carranza
Comanche Indians Prepare for Nov 12 Game at Home
The Comanche Indians have no game this week and will idle next week. Their next matchup is against the Stephenville Yellow Jackets at Comanche on Monday November 12, the day after Armistice Day. Stephenville remains undefeated in conference play and tied Strawn. Comanche beat Strawn 8 to 0. Stephen ville defeated Gorman 18 to 0 at Stephenville last Friday night.
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Comanche Indians
Stephenville High School
Yellow Jackets
Comanche
Stephenville
Strawn
Nffians
Stephenvile
Gorman
The Chief Adds 86 New Subscribers In One Week
The Chief, a 68 year old paper with over 8000 readers, reports 86 new subscribers in one week. The paper notes readers want to receive this Texas weekly and claims continued status as a top news competitor in Central Texas.
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Texas
Farmers in Comanche County Benefit from Government Program
County Agent J A Barton reports that since 1928 Comanche County farmers have received 4381410 in relief funds through the Government Reduction and Relief Programs with allocations across cotton wheat corn hogs cattle and sheep and goats. If prorated equally the payout would be about 154 per farm. Peanut farmers not enrolled may join next year to share in rent and benefit payments by reducing their 1935 crop by 10 percent.
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Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Barton
Highway No 6 Meet in Dublin Seeks Paving Gaps
More than 100 representatives from counties along Federal Highway 67 attended a Dublin meeting Monday. County Judge Stewart and Commissioners' Court members represented Comanche. Dodd Price was re elected president with L D Hillyer as secretary. The association plans to petition the State Highway Commission in Austin on November 8 to push paving of unpaved gaps along the route.
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Dallas
Presidio
Dublin
Comanche
Stewart
Commissioners’ Court
L. D. Hillyer
Brownwood
Dodd Price
San Angelo
Dallas County
W. M. Marsh
Ellis County
Jake Sewell
Midlothian
Johnson Countty
Lambert Lane
Cleburne
Somervell
W. T. Rohoden
Glen Rose
Erath
W. P. Hallmark
F. I. Little
Brown
Sterling Holloway
Coleman
W. Cooper
Runnels
Yup Motley
Ballinger
Tom Green
H. G. Windland
L. B. Walker
Erath County Plans Road and Bridge Fund Refinancing
A plan to refinance the road and bridge fund of Erath County was adopted at a recent commissioners court meeting in Stephenville. The move aims to address needs in rebuilding Highway No. 10 between Stephenville and Dublin. A Dallas bond expert said the fund is in excellent condition aside from upcoming maturities.
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Erath County
Commissioners’ Court
Stephenville
Dublin
Meyers Stars In Polo Grounds Grid Clash With Fordham
Comanche’s J C Meyers shone for the S M A Mustangs at the Polo Grounds in New York City with 50 yard touchdown drives and frequent gains. Meyers sparked the 26 to 14 win over Fordham Rams as he repeatedly gained four to nine yards on attempted carries.
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S. M. A. Mustangs
J. C. Meyers
Comanche
Polo Grounds
New York City
Mustangs
Fordham Rams
Meyers
Shuford
Forham
New York
Masters
Baylor
Bob Masters
Coman
Reverend J P King Chosen Baptist Missionary of District 16
Rev J P King of South Texas was selected Baptist Missionary of District 16 at a Brownwood meeting with nine counties. Comanche County representatives included Rev Gordon Barrett and Rev R G Alexander of De Leon and Rev Walter Scott of Gustine. Barrett lauded King as an able preacher and steady worker.
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J. P. King
South Texas
Brownwood
Comanche County
Gordon Barrett
Comanche
R. G. Alexander
de Leon Baptist Church
Walter Scott
Gustine Church
King
Barrett
Harry Brin Robbed At Terrell Store In Front of Patrons
Two men knocked down Terrell merchant Harry Brin and robbed his cash drawer of $10 after following him into his store on Monday. Brin, a former Comanche merchant and owner of the Majestic Theatre building, was injured but not seriously. They escaped in a car parked outside.
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Harry Brin
Associated Press
Brin
Majestic Theatre
Highway survey planned for proposed Brownwood route
A meeting at Brownwood last week between District Highway Engineer Leo Ehlinger and representatives from De Leon Sipe Springs and Rising Star resulted in starting survey work immediately. Ehlinger advised county funding for the survey so the delegation can present definite data to the highway commission and to Austin.
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Mellowine
Brownwood
Leo Ehlinger
de Leon
Sipe Springs
Rising Star
Ehlinger
Highway Commission
Austin
Special Matinee for Children at Majestic Theater
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Thursday matinee on Nov 8 at 3 30 PM at the Majestic Theater to aid underprivileged children. Admission for children is a toy, while adults pay 10 cents. collected toys will be reconditioned by Rehefrae and distributed to the needy.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Majestic Theater
Rehefrae
Miss Peverly Taylor Captures Brownwood Pageant Honor
Miss Peverly Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Taylor of ten and granddaughter of Mrs N A Palmer of Comanche was chosen to represent Brownwood in the Pageant of Cerealia staged in Dallas. The Houston resident spends winter in Brownwood with Mr and Mrs E P Woodruff and attends Howard Payne College where she is a sophomore and football sponsor. She is active in Brownwood music circles and a frequent soloist on fine arts programs.
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Peverly Taylor
J. G. Taylor
N. A. Palmer
Comanche
Brownwood
Dallas
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Texas Consolidated Theatres
Miss Taylor
Houston
E. P. Woodruff
Howard Payne College
S. J. Hicks Dies. Led Local Bank Boards
S J Hicks died at his home after long illness. He served as director of the State National Bank and Gustine State Bank, Master of Finance of the local K P Lodge, and was a pioneer county school teacher Teaching in Comanche County. Funeral services were at his residence at 3:90 this afternoon with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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S. J. Hicks
Oakwood Cemetery
Hicks
State National Bank
Gustine State Bank
K. of P. Lodge
Comanche County
Comanche County Grand Jury Recommends 46 Indictments
The Comanche County Grand Jury, in session two weeks, filed a report listing forty six indictments. Most target burglary or theft, with six misdemeanors. Sixteen indictments allege actions by two parties, including Gilbert Amos and Thomas Wilson. Also indicted is F A Braun of Dallas for theft of filed papers and two county bonds. District Court adjourned after non jury civil cases. civil docket to resume Thursday.
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Comanche County Grand Jury
Gilbert Amos
Thomas Wilson
F. A. Braun
Dallas
County Treasuer
George Hulsey
Braun
Comanche County
Sumanche Wins Red Cross Flag At District Convention
Led by County Red Cross Chairman George B. Black, Comanche and De Leon representatives attended the San Angelo event, winning the silk Red Cross Flag for best attendance. Attendees included J. R. Eanes and Mrs. George W. Tate, among others. The flag will be shown in De Leon then Comanche. Over 200 people attended a luncheon and heard Henry M. Baker discuss today’s Red Cross disaster relief challenges.
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George B. Black
Red Cross
Comanche
de Leon
San Angelo
George Black
J. R. Eanes
George W. Tate
J. F. Primm
J. A. Mahon
John Reese
Clarence Edwards
Haas
Caston Elms
Henry M. Baker
Washington, D. C
Santa Anna minister named pastor here Sunday
Rev A L Haley of Santa Anna has been called as pastor of the Central Christian Church and will speak Sunday morning. He will split time between Santa Anna and this church and will give an illustration after his sermon Sunday night. Haley, a noted crayon artist, formerly led the Dublin church.
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A. L. Haley
Santa Anna
Central Christian Church
Haley
Dublin
Stephenville Man Sells Green Cotton Stalks for Feed
A Stephenville paper reports a new market for green cotton stalks with an ad offering 6.00 dollars per ton for stalks cut while leaves are green. Stalks need not be baled and will be clinched for cow feed. Nearby paper also notes a mesquite bean offer.
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Stephenville
Ehlinger Plans 1935 Highway Projects in Brownwood District
Brownwood district to draft 1935 road plans for federal funds. District Engineer Leo Ehlinger says several projects in the area are likely to appear on the recommended list, with work to start in the next allotment cycle.
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Ehlinger
Brownwood
Leo Ehlinger
Brownwood Bulletin
Harmony Church Carnival Set for November 7
A church carnival will be held at Harmony church and school on Wednesday evening November 7 starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds go toward painting and repairing the Harmony church building. Various attractions and entertainment are planned and the public is urged to attend.
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Harmony
Bank Deposits Rise Sharply in Comanche Range
Local banks in Comanche show strong year over year gains as Comanche National and State National report combined deposits of 646 923 12 dollars, up from 568 420 00 in July and 550 420 00 a year ago, signaling robust savings growth and regional confidence.
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Comanche National
National Banks of
Comanche
Leon River dam project eyed for Brazos basin
W P Hallmark of Dublin leads a push after the Brazos River Bill clears the legislature to secure federal funds totaling about 50 million dollars. Proponents aim to survey a Leon River site northwest of Highway 10 bridge for a large impounded lake and dam as a feasibility step.
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Leon River
Highway 10
W. P. Hallwerk
Dublin
Brazos River
Brazos
Hallmark
Maurice Reed
Tom Williams
Comanche
ustine FFA Officers Initiate Valley District at Tarleton
Saturday morning, Oct 27, at John Tarleton College the Gus tine F F A Chapter initiated Valley District officers Wilburn Daniel Elwyn Lane J W Williams Dale Wilson Jack Allen Ruggles Palmer and A Strickland Advisor Green Hands came from Dublin Tolar Santo and Walnut Springs as part of Brazos Valley District initiation activities.
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Gustine F. F. A
John Tarleton Colles
Wilburn Daniel
Elwyn Lane
J. W.williams
Dale Wilson
Jack Alen
Ruggles Palmer
A. €. Strickland
Brazos Valley
Dublin
Tolar
Santo
Walnut Springs
Dueck Shootine Ts Limited to 2 Days A Week This Season
The duck season runs from Oct 26 to Dec 80 with hunts limited to Fridays Saturdays and Sundays. A Federal Stamp is required for waterfowl and is available at the post office for $1.00. Bag limits specify species quotas and two days possession, with hunting hours from sunrise to sunset.
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Wilson
Comanche Road Paving to Extend to Public Square
District Highway Engineer confirms Highway 81 from Comanche to De Leon will be let for hot topping on Monday November 12. Paving expanded to the public square after Mayor Coleman's conference, with work starting Tuesday to prepare base as part of a Fort Worth to El Paso paved route.
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Comanche
Leo Ehlinger
Brownwood
M. Coleman
Ehlinger
de Leon
Bankhead
Eastland
Fort Worth
el Paso
Coleman
Palace
S. S. Payne
Dublin Indians Edge Lions in Low-Scoring Conference Game
The Comanche Indians battled the Dublin Lions in a pivotal conference clash. Dublin escaped with a 6 to 0 victory after blocking a punt and recovering the ball behind the goal line in the closing moments, while Dublin defense limited the Lions to no first downs in the opening quarter.
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Dublin Lions
Lions
Fiell
Dublin
Indians
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