Comanche News Highlights From November 12 1915
The Comanche Chief reports Glenyth Kearpy elected to a school position, cotton bale counts to 08 in 1915 versus 9930 prior year, and two busy shopping days adding 16060 in commerce. It notes De Leon shipped cars, county peanut estimates, and a county livestock commission appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenyth Kearpy
J. P.earby
Comanche
Comanche County
Manche
Deleon
Coanche 10
Sipe Springs
D. H. Cunningham
James E. Ferguon
Ivestock Sanitary Commission
Comanche High School
Stephen E
Hey
John Tarleton College
Mc Drennan
Sidney
Chilton
Mary le
Cadenhead
Louise Burk
Cadenead
Kristine Donaho
Bonita Welb
Boa Mae Switzer
Maidee Willams
Frankie Adams
Velmatwood
Alice Ory
Glennie Hoff
Ima Atwood
Ruby Lusk
Mary ‘Ue
Nita Huddleston
Florine Fys
Guida
Thomas A. Edison
Comanchhe County
West Side
A. E. Hampton
the Leon
C. P. St. Clair
Gene
Baylor
Bonnie Assell
Eula Clarke
Lea Allen
Ladys Dupree
Evelyn Tholwirg
Rita Harris
Grace Fitz ‘Strick
Lillian Hill
Floy Cols
Thelma Gray
Estelle
Reese
Messrs Carter
Sartwelle
Moore
Ali
Stanton
Thadberg
Jon
Garrett
Evan Palmer
Rec Cunningham
Goorison Rieger
Homer Randolph
Rainview
County Agent Barton Asked to Resign by Court Vote
By a 3 to 1 vote the Comanche County Commissioners Court demanded the resignation of County Agent J A Barton effective January 1. The motion followed pressure from the county Anti AAA Club led by L H Creamer. Barton noted most farmers favored his retention, and the A and M College Extension Service praised his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
J. A. Barton
Leverette Little
Sam Lewis
FE. H. McCarty
Folloghfoot
Barton
R. S. McCharen
A. & M. College Extension Service
Comanche County
L. H. Creamer
Barcon
Anti-Aaa Club
Hanson Family Visit Noted in Brownwood
Martin Hanson and son Henry were visitors in Brownwood this Sunday. Comanche High School football hosts Gustine this afternoon at 3 30 on the local gridiron with admission 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. Mr and Mrs Martin Hanson and children Ollie Henry and Walter Green went to Dublin Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hanson and Son
Henry
Brownwood
Comanche
Gustine
Martin Hanson
Ollie, Henry
Walter Green
Dublin
Miss Eunice Gray Visits Brownwood and Dies
A visitor in Brownwood on Monday Miss Eunice Gray is noted. J W Dyke White of Higginbothams died Monday and was buried there, according to surviving friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Eunice Gray
Brownwood
J. W. (Dyke) White
Higginbotham’s
Schools All Set for Fete Here Today
Comanche prepared for a 2 pm patriotic program on the High School grounds with students from West Ward Grammar and High School forming a parade. Lions Club funded drum corps and band, with City Council support. The day also features the Comanche Indians football team hosting Gustine in a final home game before Thanksgiving. Gustine’s strong schedule includes wins over Tolar, Desdemona, and Dublin, with the upcoming game against Hamilton. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. l. Bramlette
Comanche
West Ward
Grammar School
Lions Club
Comanche’ Indians
de Leon
Gustine
Tolar
Comyn
Desdemona
Dublin
Hamiltorn
Fire Hits J. O. Light Home In Comanche
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the five room residence of J. O. Light in Comanche around midnight Sunday. Light awoke to smoke and escaped in night clothes. wife and children were away in Stephenville. Firemen acted quickly and saved parts of the structure and contents, with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Light
Comanche
Light
Stephenville
A Worthy Memorial To Will Rogers What Will You Do
The Will Rogers Memorial fundraiser invites all Americans to donate. Small gifts welcomed. even 25 cents from many is favored over a few large gifts. Comanche County collects at the Post Office and Comanche Chief office. Fort Worth handling all funds. No local overhead. voluntary effort with donation coupons and slips available at designated spots. Time is short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
United States
America
Comanche County
Comanche
Fort Worth
Prom
Candidates in Chief Campaign Offers Big Prizes
The Comanche Chief's New Deal Everybody Wins Gift Election will publish names of nominees next Thursday. Subscriptions count most in votes and few candidates have entered so far. Nominations are due by 9:00 p m Wednesday November 20.
Comanche Town Prepares Major Street Surfacing Projects
Work to hard surface sidewalks and streets in Comanche begins Tuesday under federal orders. Project No. 2 allocates 18,874 dollars with 122 workers and ten trucks for College Avenue and adjacent streets, while two more paving projects worth 20,230 and 18,283 dollars await final Washington approval. City officials travel to Dallas to buy machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
College Avenue
D. C. Clarke
Comanche High School
A. J. Gray
C. P. St. Clair
RE. H. Jones
T. O. Moore
D. C. Bailey Place
Dallas
Pwo
Washington
Brownwood
Sam Switzer
Main Street
J. C. Caddy
E. H. Jones
Wm. Chilton
Baptist Church
C. O. Brightman
Tee
Depot Street
Fire damages Wade Everidge building and Huff Jewelry Store
Fire of undetermined origin gutted the Wade Everidge building housing J. H. Huff Jewelry on the square and damaged the Southwest Gas Office. Huff estimated losses at 2750 in jewelry with 8500 insurance on stock and fixtures. Firemen saved the interior. Ed Sanders alerted authorities at about 6:30 p.m. on Armistice Day when many were on the square. Government checks totaling 79000 will be distributed next week to Comanche County peanut and cotton farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Everidge
J. H. Huff
Southwest
Huff
Ed Sanders
The
Owl Confectionery
Kew
Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Lane Family Visits Comanche Relatives This Weekend
Mr and Mrs O Lane and their children from San Angelo spent the weekend in Comanche visiting relatives.
Charlie Bryson Visits Comanche Relatives
Charlie Bryson of Oroville California spent last week in Comanche with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bryson
Oroville
California
Comanche
Starrs Visit Fort Worth on Monday
Mr and Mrs J I Starr traveled to Fort Worth as visitors on Monday with no additional events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
J. I. Starr
Fort Worth
Wortham to distribute second rental checks in multiple towns
Tom Wortham assistant in evben Adjustment will hand out the 1985 cotton rental checks at several locations and times starting Tuesday November 19 in Sidney Sipe Springs Duster De Leon Gustine Energy Proctor Lamkin and Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Worth
Sidney
Sipe Springs
Duster
Wortham
de Leon
Gustine
Energy
Proctor
Lamkin
Comanche
Weldon Preston Visits Fort Worth on Moriday
Fort Worth records show Weldon Preston visiting the city on Moriday, with local sights and brief encounters noted as a civic appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Preston
Fort Worth
Allocation Seen for 22 Miles of Highway 36 in Brownwood District
Hilton Burks cites Leo Ehlinger that $50,000 will fund six miles of Highway 36 East from Comanche, with plans to let the contract by January 1. The Brownwood District awaits further funds from a $195,000 appropriation for eleven counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Hilton Burks
Leo Ehlinger
Brownwood
Cotton Bett
Creamer
Burks
State Highway Department
Gustine
WPA
Waco
Rising Star man jailed two years for saddle burglary
R. R. Roy Smith of Rising Star received a two year term in the penitentiary after a District Court jury found him guilty of burglarizing a saddle at Comyn. Len Smith awaits trial on the same charge as his brother. Co. B. Simms of Gorman was acquitted of driving while intoxicated. last week’s case ended in a hung jury. Judge Cross noted no-jury civil work would resume next week, and the Grand Jury would reconvene to complete its duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Roy) Smith
Rising Star
Smith
Comyn
Len Smith
Roy
Co. B. Simms
Gorman
Simms
R. BR. Cross
Cross
Lamkin hosts 3rd annual boys and girls basketball tourney
Lamkin will stage the third annual boys and girls basketball tournament this Saturday November 23. Perry Moring says any Texas high school team can enter. last year drew over a thousand spectators and 20 teams. Comyn girls and Pottsville boys won last year with trophies awarded to winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamkin
Perry Moring
Texas
Comyn Girls
Pottsville
Comanche County cash relief boosts farmers and jobs
Government program brings nearly $80,000 in checks to Comanche County for farmers including $55,000 to peanut growers and $24,000 to cotton farmers. About 122 men will work on streets Tuesday under government wage scales, with turkey and pecan crops marketing strength boosting incomes amid rising deposits across local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Leverette Littham
North
Sidney
Comanche National Bank
State National Bank
First State Bank of
Gustine
Gusitine
Kilpatrick Hardware Offers Gas Heaters and Ranges
Local hardware store promotes low prices on gas heaters and gas ranges. Community notes mention visits from Mrs Julian Williams Mrs B Twaddell and Mr and Mrs O HK Roberson of Sherman visiting their mother Mrs Will Roberson this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick’s Hardware Store
Julian Williams
B. ©. Twaddell
O. HK. Roberson of
Sherman
Will Roberson
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Jack Fryar
Ballinger
J. O. Ught
Blaze
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Huff Jewelry
City of
Grand Jury
Gage
Mr. Moring
Kpounces
Jack Benny
Eleanor Powell
Steele
Kay Francis
George Brent
Tom Brown
Rosalind Russell
Annapolis
Chester Morris
Sally Eilers
Ruby Keeler
Dick Powell
Ritz Theater
Bob" Steele
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