Oscar Callaway for Congress A Courageous Statesman
A strong editorial endorses Oscar Callaway of Comanche to replace Thomas L. Blanton. It lauds Callaway as a wise, fearless lawyer and farmer, praising his past Congress service, stance against flawed policy, and dedication to farmers and rural interests in Texas. The piece urges voters to elect him to congress.
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Oscar Callaway
Congress
Blanton
Thomas L. Blanton
Callaway
South
Federal Reserve System
Democratic Party
Nabors Vote Correction and Accident Report
The commissioner's court did not vote for employing a woman demonstrator as reported. Nabors did not vote, others postponed action. A separate incident recounts Mr Henry James struck by a Budek Six near Wigginbotham store. he survived after prompt medical care. The driver, Thurman of Brady, lost control at a turn, narrowly missing serious injury.
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Commissioner Nabors
Nabors
Wigginbotham
Henry James
Budek Six
Thurman
Brady
District Court Notices of Docketed Criminal Cases
The District Court docket shows several cases disposed. Simpeon found guilty of keeping a gambling house. Timmons convicted of theft with a two year penitentiary sentence. Kweeden convicted of theft with two years. Lonnie Craig convicted of selling intoxicating liquor with two years and suspended sentence. another intox liquor conviction resulted in one year.
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Simpeon
Rey Timmons
Jim Kweeden
Lonnie Craig
State
City Eyes Wiring Inspection Ordinance
City council may pass an ordinance at the next meeting requiring all electric wiring within city limits to be inspected. Many homes were wired ten to fifteen years ago with no inspection since. Fire losses are blamed on defective wiring, so inspection could improve safety for homes and businesses.
Oil well at Pate site shows progress after two months
Mr. Tippitt reports two strings of casing removed from the Pate well and plans to bore a hole around a split casing that has blocked operation. He notes the task has been tough but expects oil once the hole is opened, with all signs pointing to success.
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Mr. Tippitt
Pate
Daughter Misses Funeral After Route Mixup in California
Mrs. Elliott Wilkerson in California learns of her father J. A. Egbert's death. She was delayed twenty four hours due to a routing error and could not attend the funeral. She plans to remain with the Comanche family through Christmas.
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Elliott Wilkerson
California
J. A. Egbert
Comanche
Methodist Church Closing Conference Year Services
Sunday services on Nov. 6 include Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by Rev M M Morrhis of Fort Worth father of the pastor The Senior League meets at 6 p m with preaching at 7 p m These will be the closing services of the conference year Members urged to attend and end the year with grateful hearts for blessings received and a day to remember
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Methodist Church
Episcopal Services With Rev. Lee W Heaton
Rev Lee W Heaton will conduct services at the Episcopal church in this city Monday evening November 7 at 730 PM.
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Episcopal Church
Lee W. Heaton
Appointed postmaster for Comanche pending exam result
Mr. J. C. Henderson has been appointed to take charge of the post office in Comanche pending the civil service examination to fill the unexpired term of W. H. Carpenter. He will assume duties when the inspector arrives. Henderson is chairman of the county Republican party and considered one of the best citizens. his appointment is expected to give universal satisfaction.
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J. C. Henderson
Comanche
W. H. Carpenter
Henderson
Republican Party
Learn How to Decorate Your China at Mrs Geo Montgomerys
Miss Cleo Moreman invites readers to a decoration lesson at Mrs Geo Montogomerys on November 5. The notice also advertises Rogers silverware sets from Thomas Market with phone 197.
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China
Rogers
Thomas’ Market
Election of A B E Harris to Student Council at A and M College
The Battalion reports Emmett Harris a junior was elected to the Student Council by his class and named as a member of the Ross Volunteers. He is noted for his athletic involvement and local pride in Comanche. Mayor Jim Eanes and Marion Wilkerson attended the De Leon fall fair. For sale fifteen goats near Hasse from R W Newman lip.
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A. & M. College
A. BE
Harris
Emmett
Ross Volunteers
Jim Eanes
Marion Wilkerson
de Leon
Kindergarten Halloween Party At Miss Hoff’s School
Miss Glennie Hoff conducted a Halloween party for her 4 to 6 year old class last Monday morning. Pupils cut goblins and other figures for wall decorations and carved a Jack o lantern. The children enjoyed a full program from 9 00 to 12 30 with apples and popcorn served, and the school is described as a success given the teacher’s skill and responsibility.
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Glennie Hoff
Glennie
Flues Urged to Inspect Before Winter by Mayor
City officials urge residents to inspect flues before winter as defective flues cause more residence fires than any other cause. A flue inspection may save homes. Mayor J. Br. Eanes emphasizes immediate action.
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J. BR. Eanes
Turkeys Wanted At Top Prices By Bailey Produce
Wanted notices note Bailey seeking turkeys at top prices and urging producers to bring them in. Also an ad for Garner offering car overhauls at fair, nonwar prices and a piano relocation care option with Todd & Jennings and Willis Walker contact.
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Bailey
Todd & Jennings
Sudden Death of J. A. Egbert Shocks Comanche
The community mourns the death of J. A. Egbert aged 62, found dead at home after complaining of stomach trouble. Funeral held Saturday at 10 in Comanche with Rev. J. D. Smoot officiating. survived by wife and five children, including Mrs. Rk. FE. Coleman and Mrs. Leslie Davis. One daughter, Mrs. Elliott Wilkerson, was unable to attend from California.
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J. A. Egbert
Elliott Wilkerson
J. D. Smoot
Comanche County
Rk. FE. Coleman
Comanche
Leslie Davis
San Francisco
Bessie Egbert
Walter Egbert
Editor Attends Opening Day Fair in De Leon
The editor joined Herbert Kittle and family in a Tuesday trip to De Leon for the fair opening. The parade stretched a mile and a half with floats from local businesses and 700 schoolchildren. Cattle hogs and poultry on display, plus amusements and a snake charmer. Clarence Ousley spoke in the afternoon. visit to De Leon Free Press found Editor Scott busy at work.
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Herbert Kittle
L. J. Kittle
Guida B
Velma Atwood
de Leon
Clarence Ousley
The
de Leon Free Press
Scott
Carmichael property bid for Comanche high school site
Sealed bids requested for improvements on the Carmichael property in Walcott addn Comanche the proposed high school site. House may be moved January 2 1922 and bids due by November 15 J R Eanes president Comanche School Board
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Walcott
Comanche
Carmichael
J. R. Eanes
Pres
Comanche School Board
Described 5 passenger Chevrolet for sale in St Clair
A 5 passenger used Chevrolet offered with 4 new casings a new battery and new top. The seller claims perfect mechanical condition and asks 300 dollars with part on time payments and invites a personal meeting in St Clair.
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Chevrolet
C, P, St. Clair
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House of
Washington
Texas
District Court
Hasse
R. W. Newman
Lip
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