Youth Goes To Trial On Murder Charge Nov 27
Henry P. Haynes 23, confesses to killing his grandmother Mrs Artha McGuire 79 and uncle B Haynes 58 and burning their bodies at the McGuire farm home. Grand jury returns two indictments for malice murder. Judge assigns hundred-man jury for November 27. Defense appointed but unavailable. Trial follows a written confession and disputed family quarrel over farm sale.
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Henry P. Haynes
Artha McGure
B. Haynes
McGuire Farm
Mure
R. B.ess
Young Agnes
Ans
Cross
Frederick Harmon
Harmon
Poss
H. W. Aliens
R Young Haynes
Haynes
Beause
Essie Lee Haynes
Tyler
Spivey
J. B. Jaynes
Jaynes
Ministers Return After Fort Worth Conference Session
The Central Texas Conference adjourned at Fort Worth Sunday afternoon with Rev. E R Gordon and Rev H J Sanders reappointed to another year at Comanche. W Williams named District Superintendent of the Brownwood District and J S Duffey assigned to the Comanche Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Gordon
Comanche Methodist Church
H. J. Sanders
Central Texas Conference
Fort Worth
Gordon
Itasca
Sanders
J. L. Ray
Highland Park
C. A. Cole
Crawford
E. M. Dailey
Meadowbrook
W. H. Coleman
St. John’s
Waco
Pride of the West Texas Court House Razed for New $195000 Building
Comanche County court house, once West Texas pride, began demolition from the top down with 56 workers on site and 116 enrolled for the WPA project. Officials say razing to the foundation will finish by next Wednesday, with two to three days for cleanup and two more weeks for foundation teardown. Minimum wage noted at 2.60 dollars per day.
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Comanche County Court House
West Texas
Fort Worth
Court House
WPA
Red Cross Roll Call Proclaimed by Comanche Mayor
City proclaims Friday November 17 and Saturday November 18 as Red Cross Roll Call days. Mayor M Coleman urges every man and woman to join this world wide charity aiding disaster relief and rehabilitation in communities.
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Red Cross
Grand Jury Final Report and Tax Bill Debate
The district grand jury filed its final report with 32 indictments eight days of sessions and 116 witnesses. The piece notes tax changes proposed in the Derden Bill raising revenues from gas oil sulfur cigarettes liquor and utilities with Governor called session questions and commitment to youth and law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
R. B. Cross
52Nd Judicial District
Comanche County
Texas
Bill Allen
Grand Jury
W. B. Barret
W. T. Carruth
Comanche Defeats Gatesville 26 to 0 in Saturday Match
Comanche High School routed Gatesville 26 to 0 Saturday. The report lists Comanche players led by captain Sennett and QB Martin along with Sennett and Ward at key positions. Additional notes mention local marriages, a fatal horse accident, railroad bonus talks, and church pastor appointments.
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Comanche High School
Gatesville
Gatesfle
Comanche
Sennett
Q.B
Martin
Denny
R.H
Gill
L.H
Sark
R.E
Ward
R.T
Willams
R.G
Durham
Wown
L.G
Scurry
L. T
Nearby
L.E
A. C. Files
Ora Rankins
Lester Chandler
Flora Parker
Lonnie Hoan
Edith Langlay
Claude Vinn
Jewell Tate
James G
Esther Vineyard
Hosea Exander
Thelma Buckler
Leon Lee
Roxie West
Ranger
Jim McColum
McCollum
Conrete
Eastland
R. F. Holloway
W. H. Rowland
Jr. C. C. Klingman
North Dallas Christian Church
Japan
Central Chrisian Church
Josephus Lee
Comanche Methodist Church
Austin
Umphrey Lee
Rev. J
Rising Star
M. E. Church
Unday
Arthur Hilley
Idney
Proctor School Girl Killed in Fall From Truck
Ruth Coulter a 15 year old Proctor High School student died after being thrown from a pickup near Dublin Mills. Her sister Gladys 17 suffered an arm injury and Pauline Smith 18 rode in the truck. Interment was at White Point Cemetery with Rev L D Hornburg officiating. She is survived by parents J K Coulter and multiple siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Coulter
Proctor High School
J. K. Coulter
Proctor
Dublin
Dublin Mills
Gladys
Edwin Lee
Pauline Smith
Ruth
Dublin Hospital
Estelle Burkett
White Point Cemetery
L. D. Hornburg
Proctor Baptist Church
Lions Club Turns Boy Scouts For A Night
Comanche Lions Club members hosted Boy Scout games at a bi weekly luncheon on Ridgeway Avenue Tuesday. Scoutmaster G N Quirk of Brownwood led the Crow Patrol versus the Owl Patrol in a contest style event with Harry Mark Cauley as guest. The club voted to entertain Comanche High School football squad with a banquet at season end.
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Comanche Lions Club
Ridgeway
G. N. Quirk
Brownwood
Harry Mark Cauley
Presbyterian Church Revival In Progress
Considerable interest is shown in the revival now in progress at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. Owen preaches helpful sermons and invites the community to worship each evening at 7 30. Friday features a youth service with High School Choral Club music. The meeting closes Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Owen
High School
Santa Fe Cuts Passenger Fares in Texas
A five percent round trip coach fare cut on the Santa Fe Railway will take effect December 15. A C Ater general passenger agent said the reduced rate drops rail travel to 1.8 cents per mile the lowest in years and should boost passenger traffic for Santa Fe and other lines. The cuts follow a recommendation of the Western Association of Railway Executives and apply to all lines in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Santa Fe
A. C. Ater
Galveston
Mr. Ater
Western Association of Railway Executives
Thanksgiving Proclamation by City Mayor in 1939 Comanche
The mayor proclaims November 30 as official Thanksgiving Day for Comanche, citing Roosevelt's national date yet aligning with local plans. Citizens are urged to close businesses and observe the day to thank God and seek guidance for the nation amid global stress. Dated November 9, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
United States
Roosevelt
Baptists Launch Sunday School Enlargement Campaign Tonight
The Comanche First Baptist Church begins a two church worker outreach led by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sisemore of Amarillo Texas. Campaign starts Friday at 7 30 pm with a worker meeting and continues through the week with musical support and study on Sunday School administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. T. Sisemore
Amarillo
Texas
First Baptist Church
Sisemore
Moody Bible Institute
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Tarleton Honor Roll Lists Local Students at Stephenville
Louise Hamilton Elva Bumpas Joy Jean Eaton and Robert Eaton of Comanche and L S Adcock of Gustine are among 145 students at John Tarleton Agricultural College Stephenville placed on the 80 Honor Roll for the first preliminary period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hamilton
Elva Bumpas
Joy Jean Eaton
Robert Eaton
Comanche
L. 5S
Adcock
Gustine
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Stephenville
Ex Service Men Given Preference In State Positions
Austin reports the 46th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 199 requiring all state departments to give preference to ex service men with at least ten percent of each department's workforce drawn from those eligible under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Senate
Hollywood Star Stuart Erwin Visits Comanche Thursday
Hollywood film star Stuart Erwin and his wife spent part of Thursday morning in Comanche visiting local sights and meeting residents.
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Hollywood
Comanche
Stuart Erwin
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E. M. Shepard
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S. S
Campaien
Tarleton
New Majestic Theatre
Edward G. Robinson
Carole Lombard
Cary
Grant
Kay Francis
Lana Tuner
Richard Carlson
Artie Shaw
Orchestra
Thor
James Cagney
Priscilla Lane
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