Jury to Take Up Haynes Case Next Week
Comanche County Grand Jury reconvenes Monday November 13 to consider the charge of murder against 23 year old Henry Haynes in the October 23 deaths of his grandmother Martha McGuire 79 and uncle J B Haynes 58 at their burned farm home. District Attorney H William Allen said no statement will be made until the jury investigates. Haynes is jailed with no attorney and no bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wetzel
Henry Haynes
Comanche Coun- Grand Jury
Jorney H. William Allen
Young Haynes
Martha McGuire
J. B. Haynes
Comanche
Oung Haynes
Wid Spivey
Mily
Young Jaynes
Jes- Lee Haynes
Tyler
McGuire
Spivey
Perry Clair
A. L. Barr Austin
Austin
Allen
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Quartet Singing Convention Scheduled At Comanche High
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention is set for Friday night at the Comanche High School auditorium. Cecil Horton and President B Allison said a large turnout is expected with several out of county quartets invited including the Books Quartet of Bangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche High School
Cecil Horton
B. Allison
Bangs
Stanton Wilhelm Joins Phi Beta Kappa Rank at Texas
Stanton Wilhelm son of Mr and Mrs J H Wilhelm of Comal ne was among thirty seven graduates to receive Phi Beta Kappa honors at the University of Texas. The chapter has existed thirty five years with notable members, including Senator Morris Sheppard and Ruth Cross. Phi Beta Kappa, originated in 1776, now has two Texas chapters at the University of Texas and Rice Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Wilhelm
J. H. Wilhelm
Comaine
University of Texas
Phi Beta Appa
Univers Phi Beta Kappa
Morris Sheppard
Ruth Cross
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
William and Arts
Williamsburg
Virginia
Hls
Texas
Theiversity of Texas
Rice Institute
Houston
Ilenn Frazier Attends Brother Iat Funeral in San Antonio
Glenn Frazier, coach of Comanie High School Indians, was led to San Antonio Tuesday by illness of his brother J. Frazier who died early Wednesday. Funeral services are planned for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenn Frazier
San Antonio
Glenn Frazier
Comanie High School Indians
J. Frazier
Comanches Fighting Indians To Meet Dublin Lions Saturday
Comanche High School prepares its 1939 Indian football squad for a Saturday matchup against Dublin Lions. The team features captains Fletcher and Pate, with coach Barbee leading players including Buddie Hicks and Pat Luper. The photo lists players and coaches across three rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Dublin Lions
Comanche High School
Kyle Barret
Bob Wetzel
Jack
Weldon Edwards
J. L. Albin
Bernard Edwards
Richard Mahon
Bertis Ritchey
G. O. Fletcher
Cecil Cox
Fred Robertson
Albert Brannon
Coach Barbee
Buddie Hicks
Boosters From San Antonio Due in Comanche Thursday
A San Antonio booster delegation will visit Comanche Thursday morning November 9 at 8:00 for a 30 minute program. Mayor M Coleman and H Burks urge residents to attend as the group advocates completing Highway 81 and expanding a market for local fruits and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Comanche
M. Coleman
H. Burks
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Gustine Gun Dies Monday From Gun Shot
Lizzie Jane Jones age 17 of Gustine dies Monday afternoon from a gunshot wound at the family home. Inquest by Paul Davis Justice of the Peace rules death by own action from a personal safety related gunshot. Funeral Tuesday at 11 with Rev. R. M. McGinnis and Rev. George M. Greebon. interment Union Cemetery. Survived by husband, parents Mr. and Mrs. Carlile, six brothers, two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Jane Jones
Joe Carlisle
Gustine
Paul Davis
Jones
R. M. McGinnis
George M. Greebon
Union Cemetery
Bill Batton
Will Pettit
Cecil Hall
Eldon Taber
Claude Gilbree
Jessie Reese
Lizzie Jane
Mills County
Mullin
Carlisle
Kent County
R. V. Walker Dies In Iowa From Gun Shot Wounds
R. V. Walker, a former Comanche businessman and World War veteran, died from gun shot wounds received in Iowa. Funeral services were held there on Wednesday. Mayor M. Coleman was absent from his store due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Walker
Iowa
Mr. Walker
M. Coleman
Armistice Day clash looms as Indians face Dublin Lions
District 12-A showdown at Dublin pits Comanche Indians against undefeated Dublin Lions in a high turnout Armistice game. Dublin boasts a strong line and Looney at fullback, while Comanche relies on Pate Carnes and Wetzel to counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dublin High School Lions
Dublin Lions
Granbury
Hico
de Leon
Eastland
Stephenville Yellow Jackets
Indians
German Panthers
Comanche
T. Pate
R. L. Edwards
Toby Davis
Roger Loudermilk
Lions
Bob Looney
Looney
Johnsie Pate
Joe Clare Carnes
Frazier
Mahon
Fletcher
Edwards
Pate
Carnes
Wetzel
Gilliam
Henry
Lion
Comanche to host boxing night at high school gym
Comanche F F A Chapter stages first local boxing event in years at Comanche High School gymnasium Thursday at 7 30 pm with a Wilhelmsen Wilhelm McGilvery light heavy bout as the feature. Oscar Wilhelm of Comanche and James McGilvery of Waco are top contenders and several Brownwood Brownwood fighters are entered. Admission 35 cents ringside 25 cents adults 15 cents students. It is illegal to hunt in Texas under another person's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche High School
Comanche F.F.A
Wilhelm-McGilvery
Oscar Wilhelm
James McGilvery
Waco
Wilhelm
McGilvery
Leonard Braswell
Brownwood
Lawerence Robertson
Stephenville
Morris Hunter
Irbe Lee Mapies
Blanket
Tui McGuire
Gustine
Ralph Hicks
McGuire
Hicks
F.P.A
Texas
Armistice Day Celebrations in Comanche 1918
Comanche joined worldwide rejoicing on November 11 1918 as armistice ends World War I. Mayor Eanes ordered business closures 10 am to 2 pm. Anvils fired, guns sounded, and crowds gathered. Schools dismissed children marched to the square while the Comanche Band played Dixie. Herbert Goodson delivered a landmark speech and urged loyalty and fundraising for the United War Work Fund. Evening Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian Church marked the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
United States
France
British Empire
Frank Ross
San Angelo
Associated Press
Eanes
Adam Sliger
Court House
Comanche Cornet
Supt. Holloway
Herbert Goodson
John Milton
Goodson
Comanche County
United War Work Fund
Presbyterian Church
Caraway to Show Cattle at Chicago Livestock Exhibit
C M Caraway & Sons of Comanche County Texas will exhibit 13 head of purebred Shorthorn cattle at the 1939 International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago Stock Yards December 2. The herd, prepared on Golden Oak Farm near De Leon, is a premier showcase from the firm.
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Chicago
C. M. Caraway & Sons
Comanche County
Chicago Stock Yards
Golden Oak
de Leon
Newburg Woman Dies From Strychnine Poisoning
Mrs. Mack Henson, 56, a respected Newburg resident, died Saturday night from strychnine poisoning at her home after a family gathering with her five sons present. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Newburg church with Rev. Walter Scott officiating and burial in Newburg Cemetery. She had lived in Newburg 22 years and is survived by her parents in San Angelo and six sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Henson
Newburg
Burton Henson
Roy Henson
Willie Mack Henson
Derek Henson
California
Dick and
George Henson
San Angelo
Red Cross Drive Begins In Comanche County Saturday
The Comanche County Red Cross Drive will start Saturday with Roll Call Chairman Mrs. John Reese announcing the drive runs from November 11 to Thanksgiving. City volunteers include Mrs. Clara Slack Mrs. Robert Eaton Mrs. Elmo Montgomery Mrs Jace Moore Mrs Kenneth Ory Mrs Vasco Lee Mrs Elbert Cox Miss Inez Sullivan Miss Berta Goodson Miss Blanche Dabney and Miss Vera Beene. Local coordinators in Sidney Sipe Springs Gustine De Leon and other nearby towns are listed with supervisors including Mrs J B Cooper Miss Eva Palmer Mrs Lon Foster Mrs Lee Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Red Cross
John Reese
Roll Call
Clara Slack
Robert Eaton
Elmo Mongomery
Jace Moore
Kenneth Ory
Vasco Lee
Elbert Cox
Inez Sullivan
Berta Goodson
Blanche Dabney
Vera Beene
Sidney
J. B. Cooper
Sipe Springs
Lon Foster Gustine
Eva Palmer
de Leon
Lee Miller
Comanche Plans Trade Day Activities With Armistice Honor
Stores will close all day Saturday for Armistice Day while Friday becomes trades day with Thursday and Friday offering weekend bargains. Merchants extend Friday night hours to accommodate shoppers and matinee screenings occur Friday afternoon at the New Majestic with George O'Brien in Racketeers of the Range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Merchants Committee
Majestic
George O’brien
Comanche County man is sentenced for extortion
Tom V. Wilson a Comanche County filling station operator received a two year term in the El Reno reform school for attempting to extort 2500 dollars from Stephenville auto parts dealer J. M. Siddons last July. He pleaded guilty before Judge T. W. Davison in Fort Worth Federal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom V. Wilson
Comanche County
Federal District Court
el Reno
Okla
Stephenville
United Press
Fort Worth
Wilson
T. W. Davison
J. M. Siddons
Brownwood
Zephyr
Brown County
Chester Avinger
Siddons
Poppy Sale Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary will sell poppies in Comanche all day Friday. Mrs. J. E. Palmer asks Auxiliary members who will help to meet Friday morning at nine o'clock at Bob Stanton's Tailor Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Comanche
J. E. Palmer
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