Three Big Trade Days Set as Autumn Buying Begins
Comanche readies for three big trade days as fall buying starts with a northerly wind. A large crowds expected tomorrow for Saturday business and Monday’s First Monday trades day likewise draws shoppers. Merchants advertise low prices and Nov. 10 Trades Day is noted as stores plan weekend buying ahead of Friday. Tuesday's livestock sale at Bailey Stock Yards may attract additional attendees.
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Comanche
Coman
Bailey Stock Yards
Sixteen Court Cases Disposed This Week At District Court
A district court session disposed of sixteen cases this week including two civil actions and two misdemeanors. Notable outcomes include State v G G Walter burglary dismissed on state motion and sent to county court insanity case. Multiple theft and motor vehicle offenses resulted in penitentiary terms or fines, with repairs to licenses and jail time noted. Civil actions include Barbara Dingler v W E Dingler divorce granted and minor's disability removal for Ex parte Charles Laughlin.
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G. G. Walter
Sendin
Art
Tate
Johnny Dillard
Wilbur Guthrie
Buster Brown
J. B. Baker
Atence
State
Ewell Alexander
Hatfield
Jack Camp
Lovell
Tony Ash
Tully Randall
Karl Knox
B. E. McClaren
Barbara Dingler
W. E. Dingx
Exparte Charles Laughlin
Tragic train fatality ties to Flatonia district
26 years ago Arman Wetzel 22 son of Mr and Mrs George Wetzel of the city was killed by being run over by a train near Flatonia in Fayette County last Friday night. Banking deposits listed across Comanche banks total 304,928.14 with various bank shares. Cotton receipts in Comanche County reach 5,330 bales. County Superintendent W D nkins sets state capita apportionment at 7.00 this year. Comanche High School football beats Brownwood 14 to 13 with Fullback Atwood scoring from the goal line late. Green Brothers Store in Proctor destroyed by fire, losses about 20 000. Editor H T Timmons and Jim Stephens visit Comanche. peanut crop priced 1.00 to 1.25 per bushel. Local football watchers travel to Brownwood to see TCU defeat Howard Payne 7 to 0. Mercer Creek School opens with Camille Sherril as teacher.
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Arman Wetzel
George Wetzel
Is City
Flatonia
Faytte County
Coanche
First National Bank
Comanche National Bank
F. & M. Bank
First State Bank
Comanche
W. D. Nkins
Comanche High School
Browwood High School
Brownwood
Atwood
Comane
Tarleton
Green Brothers
Proctor
H. T. Timmons
Ye Leon Free Press
Jim Stephens
Bob More
Gayle Atwood
Travis Zeid
Charlie McCollum
Comp Carnes
TCU
Howard Payne
Mercer Creek
Camille Sherril
Comanche Chief Advances Printing To Wednesday Night
The Comanche Chief will publish a day early next week to mail out on Thursday morning. Merchants can run Thursday and Friday ads with Friday, November 10th treated as a trades day due to stores closing on Saturday, November 11. Contributors are asked to submit items and ad copy early.
Turkey Market Opens Saturday in Comanche
The turkey market opens Saturday November 4 at the Farmers Produce Company's dressing plant. The region expects a larger crop but with quality not quite as good as last year. Five local firms will participate led by Farmers Produce and other named shippers. The opening price may run slightly under fourteen cents, and producers are urged to push No. 1 birds for Thanksgiving while preparing poorer birds for Christmas.
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Roosevelt
Farmers Produce Company
Comanche
Farmers Produce
John George
Butler
Beene
Norrid
Geo. C. McKinzie
Local Stores to Remain Closed Armistice Day
Comanche firms will close all day November 11 in observance of Armistice Day. A football game between Comanche and Dublin high schools is set for Saturday at Dublin at 2:00 PM. Jim Cox and Howard Kilpatrick circulated a petition last week. over 100 signers urged closing.
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Dublin
Jim Cox
Howard Kilpatrick
Choice Bakery Expands to Bread Production Here
The Choice Baking Company of Comanche begins bread making locally after three years in cookies. New equipment over months enables bread cakes pies and pastries. Roy Richards from Dallas joins the baking department with his family residing in the Pat Cagle house on Sidney Street.
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Choice Baking Company
Comanche
Choice Bakery
Roy Richards
Dallas
Comanche County Man Admits Slaying Grandmother and Uncle
A Comanche County man confessed to killing his grandmother Martha McGuire aged 79 and her son J B Haynes aged 58. He set fire to the farmhouse five miles from Comanche where the bodies were found beside the smoldering ruins. The sheltering flames dotted the scene as authorities investigated the fatal incident and the suspect awaited further proceedings.
Comanche Indians to Meet Hico High in Tonight's Tilt
Comanche High School hosts Hico Demons in a key District 12 A race game at Comanche Ball Park tonight at 7 45. Comanche aims to rebound from early losses and keep pressure on Dublin and Gorman with rest aiding Davis and Loudermilk before the Dublin matchup next week.
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Comanche High School
Hico Demons
Comanche
Hico
German Panthers
Hamilton
Indians
Davis
Loudermilk
Frazier
Dublin
Gorman
Special Services at Presbyterian Church Begin Soon
Special services will be conducted at the local Presbyterian Church starting Sunday November 12 at 7:30 p m. The community of Comanche and nearby areas is invited to join in fellowship worship and preaching with Rev C P Owen pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Brownwood delivering the sermon.
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Locw Presbyterian Church
Comanche
C. P. Owen
First Presbyterian Church
Brownwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Armistice Day gratitude from the American Legion
The American Legion thanks Comanche business leaders for agreeing to commemorate Armistice Day. They note November 11 marks the end of World War I and emphasize the United States as a free nation where liberty is supreme.
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The
American Legion
Comanche
United States
Lie Detector Aids Confession In Double Slaying Case
Henry P. Haynes 23 confessed to beating and burning his grandmother Martha McGuire 79 and uncle J. B. Haynes 58 in Comanche. Texas Ranger A L Barr operated the first lie detector in Comanche to compel details after two days of questioning. He said the motive was years of family enmity and slurring of his mother’s reputation. He pledged he would not do it again. Formal murder charges await.
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Comanche
A L. Barr
Austin
Henry P. Haynes
Martha McGuire
J. B. Haynes
Bob Carpenter
Comanche County School Notes
Dale Howard
Comanche County
Carpenter
Mr. Howard
Texas
A. L Barr
Wid Spivey
Haynes
Star-Telegram
REA Farm Electric Equipment Show Dec 7-8 in Comanche
The REA Equipment Show arrives December 7 and 8 at the T J Williams Farm twelve miles north of Comanche on Highway 81. Demonstrations highlight electric power for farming and home tasks with exhibits of mills pumps motors and other gear plus cookery demos by REA home economist Kathryn Harris. Meals will be prepared in range demonstrations and the event is organized with the Comanche County Electric Cooperative and area groups.
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Comanche County
Kathryn Harris
REA Home Economist
Tire thieves strike five Comanche cars at night
Tire thieves were active Wednesday night in Comanche stealing tires tubes and wheels from five cars. Victims include John E Hoff Ray Hoff C C Shankle Sam Rhein and Mr Moore. one wheel was taken from each car. Two other attempts failed including Marvin Guthrie’s wheel and an unsuccessful break in at Mr and Mrs T C George’s home.
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Comanche
John E. Hoff
Ray Hoff
C. C. Shankle
Sam Rhein
Mr. Moore
Marvin Guthrie
T. C. George
Army Recruiting Officer to Visit Comanche Weekly
A district recruiting office for the United States Army has opened in Breckenridge Texas. Private Leonard E. Holder from that office will visit Comanche once weekly with headquarters at the City Hall during his stays.
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Comanche
United States Army
Breckenridge
Texas
Leonard E. Holder
City Hall
Indicted Man Pittman Found Dead in German Home
N L Newt Pittman 58 was found dead Sunday morning in a gas filled room at his German home. Coroner reports death by his own action with gas jets open and all exits shut. Pittman faced driving while intoxicated charges and similar counts in Eastland County. he was to stand trial in Comanche term.
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N. L
Newt) Pittman
German
Pittman
Comanche
Eastland County
Primitive Baptist Services at Stag Creek
Elder A. D. Wood of Glen Rose will preach at the Primitive Baptist Church at Stag Creek on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 7 and 8, according to Mrs. Mr. B Chambers.
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A. D. Wood
Glen Rose
Primitive Baptist Church
Stag Creek
Mr. B Chambers
Hoffman to Suit Business Here Sale On Today
Charles Hoffman longtime Comanche businessman retires due to ill health and announces the move with full page ads and a four page circular. He served on the school board Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce while his family contributed to the town's growth. His three sons study at the University of Texas and two have managed the store recently. Mrs Hoffman worked with him at the store and shares in community affairs.
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Charles Hoffman
Comanche
Hoffman
Comanche High School
University of Texas
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