Green Hands Initiated Into Sidney FFA Chapter
The Sidney Chapter of the Future Farmers of America initiated twelve boys into the Green Hand Bank at Sidney High School on Monday night. Names include Liwood Boyd Gene Ward Lou Morrow Jere Jones Lansing Pinkard Theron Steele Gene Hall Garland Houck Hood Donaldson Earl Waddle Lowell Armstrong and Harold Prater. The chapter set November 16 for the Father and Son Banquet and December 8 for a basketball tournament open to all Vocational Agriculture Departments in Comanche County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Green Hand Bank
Sidney High School
Liwood Boyd
Gene Ward
Lou Morrow
J. Re Jones
Lansing Pinkard
Theron Steele
Gene Hall
Garland Houck
Hood Donaldson
Earl Waddle
Lowell Armstrong
Harold Prater
Comanche County
Local Agriculture Class Terraces For Farmers Here
An agriculture class led by instructor L N Miller trains students in terracing for area farmers. Pupils work in triads and have already terraced for several locals. Applications to Mr Miller welcome for additional terrace lines and contest participation in Texas Terracing Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicinit - Comanche
Commandier
L. N. Miller
Texas
Man Recovers After Gas Stops Heart From Beating
W. L. Adams suffered a swollen stomach causing his heart to misbeat after meals. Adleri treated him to relieve gas buildup and he can now eat anything and feel well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Adams
Adlerika
Duster F. F. A. Hosts Father and Son Banquet
The Dus tery Future Farmer Chapter held its annual Father and Son Banquet on Friday November 1 with twenty five attendees. Supt E H Boulter We Doyle Graves and James Holmes spoke on education and FFA work while Em Clover? J F Jeter praised school progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustery Future Farmer
E. H. Boulter
de Leon
We. Doyle Graves
Voc
Agr
James Holmes
Duster Chanter
Supt
Boulter
W. Doyle Graves
J. F. Jeter
Custer School
Lessie Hatto
Dewitt Graham
TI. R. Adams
Enrollment at Denton Teachers College Reaches 1610
Final figures show 1,610 students enrolled at Teachers College Denton. This is 218 more than last year's first semester 1933 84 enrollment. The 1933 84 winter session totaled 1,704 students.
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Teachers College
Denton
Bar gains in heaters and cook stoves noted
Howard Kilpatrick notes continued improvements in bar gains for heaters and cook stoves. The remark points to ongoing efficiency and performance progress in these devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kilpatrick
Local social notes from Carbon area residents
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Johnson and Mrs. Almer Kilgore visited Mr. and Mrs. Leland Fagan at Carbon Sunday. Miss Fay Johnson visits sister Gladys Fagan. Alf Summers visit relatives at Sipe Springs. Ollie Chandler hosts a dance. Rick Armstrong from Camp Meridian visits home. Cordie Collier of Stagg Creek visits Ruby Fagan. Ollie Chandler moves to Mullin. Ollie Crowder of St Louis visits T B Wear, then goes to Florida for winter. Annie Clawson returns from Colorado City. Harvey Clawson and baby visit Colorado City parents John and Mrs. Clawson, then return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Johnson
Almer Kilgore
Leland Fagan
Carbon
Fay Johnson
Gladys Fagan
Alf Summers
Sipe Springs
Ollie Chandler
Rick Armstrong
Camp Meridian
Cordie Collier
Stagg Creek
Ruby Fagan
Mullin
Ollie Crowder
St. Louis
T. B. Wear
Florida
Annie Clawson
Colorado City
Harvey Clawson
Baby
John Clawson
Kelley and Tan Pettijohn wed in quiet ceremony
Kelley en une folks with allow nicht Tan Pettijohn Wo visitors last Fave Grone of Hasse 1 Ore' Evans of this commun were married Saturday afternoon by Rev. R. L. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jones of Delano California visited Vernon Kelley Sunday as did Alma Jones and Elmer Luckie of Mountain View. Oliver Stephens of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Billie Stephens family. George Stephens of O’Donnell spent part of last week here with relatives. Kathryne Moore of Pettit spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs. Ella Turner visited her daughter at Gustine.
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Kelley
Grone
Ore’ Evans
R. L. Graham
Charlie Jones
Delano
California
Alma Jones
Elmer Luckie
Mountain View
Vernon Kelley
J. D. Centers
Mr. Hamilton
Hico
Oliver Stephens
Fort Worth
Billie Stephens
George Stephens
O’donnel
Kathryne Moore
Pettit
Ella Turner
R. J. Stuteville
Gustine
Long-serving Rural Mail Carrier Emert Retires After 30 Years
Emert, the first Rural Mail Carrier from Comanche, logged 285000 miles and 30 years of service across Route 1 and Route 2. He began on horseback in 19th century conditions, shifted to autos, and saw route consolidations with government policy after retirement this month on a pension.
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Emert
Comanche
Tobe Greer
van Dyke
Sidney
Gustine
Hazel Dell
Fleming
Newburg
Democrat
Mercer Gap
John Pate
Custine
J. T. Ellis
Board Church
Hasse
Reed
Beattie and Duster
E. B. Atterbury
Teddy Roosevelt
Mr. Emert
Dr. McCarty
George Sullivan
Jeff Reese
W. H. Carpenter
John Rieger
J. C. Henderson
Murt J. Sullivan
Dave Dingus
George Black
J. R. Fanes
Wortham Details Cotton Farmer Exemption and Allotment
Wortham explains a 10 percent cotton allotment under an exemption plan for Comanche County. Eligibility includes years with low cotton planting, first-time cotton in 1934 since 1927, reductions due to natural causes, or reduced acreage in 1980 1921 1982. Certificates totals 6329 bales countywide, with about 5000 bales expected production. Surplus certificates must be in National Pool by Nov 10 or sold locally by contacting the cotton office. Some Exemption Certificates remain unclaimed at Wortham’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Tom Wortham
Wortham
Grape juice sale offered by Durham Brothers
Durham Brothers advertise pure grape juice from Carman grapes in cold storage at 50e¢ per gallon for a short time. Customers are urged to bring their jugs and purchase in a single quick move.
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Carman
Durham Brothers
Gustine Canning Plant Serves Comanche County Farmers
The Gustine canning plant run by Grover Law son under the Texas Relief Commission processes vegetables and grains for the public. It offers 45 percent to customers for canned vegetables and grains with 55 percent for labor and costs, and 60 percent for meats with 40 percent costs. The facility welcomes any resident to use its services by prior notice to deliver raw goods.
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Comanche County
Gustine
Texas Relief Commission
Comanche Relief Office
Grover Lawson
Cotton Belt Railway
Lawson
Lamkin
Texas
Miss Elaine Cross Presented as Baylor Sweetheart
Miss Elaine Cross of Gatesville was formally presented to Baylor alumni and fans as the Baylor sweetheart during the Baylor A and M football game. Her escort was freshman Mitchell Parks of Elkheart, a Baylor football standout. Cross won a student contest over three other contestants to earn the title. Her father, Judge R B Cross, presides over the 52nd Judicial Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Cross
Baylor
R. B. Cross
Gatesville
Baylor University
Baylor A. & M
Mitchell Parks
Elkhart
Gatesville Messenger
Miss Cross
Sweetheart of Baylor
52Nd Judicial Court
CIA Denton Enrollment Tops 1707 in Present Semester
Final enrollment at CIA Denton for the current term is 1,707, up 638 from 1,069 in the first semester last year and 440 above last session. Figures come from registrar Francis W. Emerson. In 1933-34, enrollment was 1,267.
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C.I.A. Denton
Francis W. Emerson
Comanche High Meets Stephenville In Key Conference Clash
Comanche High School hosts Stephenville High School in a crucial conference game Monday afternoon at 2 30. The result could impact standings and playoff considerations in the district.
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Comanche High School
Stephenville High School
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Dudley Tire CO
Federal
Sidney Club
Bibb
Baggett
Gust
Businios
Cc. I. A
Irene Dunnerko
Veltor
Marchel’s Beauty Shop
Whone
East Side Square
Turkeys
Bailey Produce
Roosevelt
Arlington National Cemetery
Comanche, Texas
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