Poor Kings by William H. Device at Fort Worth shows
Poor Kings by William H. Device notes a show at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in 1931 with Goldie Lass first in the summer yearling class at the State Fair and at Shreveport in 1930. Owned by CG M Caraway and Sons of Comanche County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Lass
State Fair
Shreveport
CG. M. Caraway and Sons
Comanche County
Texas
Goldie Sith
Ft. Worth
Carawasy and Sons
Aurora
Illinois
Shrevepore
Igs
M. Caraway
Humorettes and midnight errands in Bumtown tale
Fragmentary old-time chatter recalls Humorettes and a late drive past eighteen stands. A family scene unfolds with mother, Tommy, and a pastor as Eusebia explains paternal objections and a drugstore seen as closed for the night.
J I Starr Featured as German Visitor in City News
J I Starr appeared as a German visitor Monday, drawing local attention to his visit and activities in the city. The report notes his presence and general engagements during the visit.
Lain Street and Broadway Exhibit Show Diverse City Scene
A vivid district panorama describes zoos in New York with the Bronx leading in size, Central and Prospect Park keeping smaller draws, and a busy Central Park exhibit rich in hippo and giraffe. It notes multilingual street signs, immigrant enclaves, and a rough street incident reflecting cultural clashes and urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jy York
Bronx
Central Zoo
Prospect Park
Syn
Central Park
Comanche Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Observance
Mayor J R Eanes urges Comanche citizens to observe Thanksgiving on November 26 as proclaimed by President Hoover and Governor Sterling. The Comanche schools dismiss Wednesday afternoon for the holiday and Christmas break is set to end January 4 with classes resuming January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Sterling
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Gallillee
W. G. Barrett
Man Fatally Shot Near San Juan Named Tom Young
Tom Young a 45 year old former Comanche resident was shot on the outskirts of San Juan and died days later in a McAllen sanitarium. A. L. Smith is held on 25000 bond for his murder. Relatives say motive is unknown. He is survived by a widow two sons and a daughter and his mother Mrs M A Young. Brothers and sisters are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Young
Bill Young
Comanche
San Juan
McAllen
A. L. Smith
Tom
Smith House
Smith
Young
Bill
M. A. Young
De Leon Bearcats Face Gorman as Title Race Heats Up
Comanche Indians must beat Gorman at the park at three today or De Leon will gain a half-game lead in the district race. A 6 0 De Leon win over Gorman earlier sets the tone as contenders eye Thanksgiving outcomes for the title. Bob Sullivan, injured in Brownwood, may miss the lineup as Comanche seeks a fifth conference win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indians
Gorman
DeLeon Bearcats
DeLeon
Gorman Panthers
Comanche
Panther
Bearcats
Indians
Bob Sullivan
Brownwood
Sullivan
Methodists 10 Have New Pastor at Comanche
The Central Texas Conference at Fort Worth announces changes in appointments. Rev J L Evans is pastor of Comanche Methodist Church, Rev E M Daily remains on Comanche Circuit, and Rev R O Sory is reappointed Presiding Elder of Brownwood District. Several other clergy shifts are listed for area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Evans
New Mexico
E. M. Daily
Central Texas
Fort Worth
V. R. O. Sory
Brownwood
J. M. Perry
Hico
J. D. Smoot
R. J LaPrade
Arlington Heights
Ev. W. H. Coleman
Polytechnic Church of
May
Sipe Springs
R. L. Barnes
Cross Cut
R. H. Davenport
DeLeon Circnit
R. T. Wallace
Kerens
H. C. Rowman
Mansfield
H. B. Clark
Hemphill Heights of
Forth Worth
EF. H. Lightfoot
D. A. McGnuire
McGregor
T. G. Story
Bartlett
J. M. Bond
Grainger
J. M. Wynne
Seventh Street Church of Temple
J. F. Luker
Waco
A. D. Porter
Lorena
J. W. Fort
Wesley Church of
H. B .Thompson
Whitney Mission
M. Boiles
Waxahachie
J. L. Ray
Millsap
C. A. Morton
Stephenville
Joe Pat
Wool Shipments and Local Visits Highlight Fort Worth News
A car of short wool valued at 5000 pounds was shipped through Brightman’s Warehouse to Boston, purchased by Max Marshall of San Angelo at seven cents per pound. Local visits included Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Bay of Stephenville visiting Miss Burl Johnston, and Mr. and Mrs. George St. Clarke escorting home their daughter Mrs. E. R. Smith from a Brownwood hospital. Several clerical moves noted include Jerson and others transferred to Northwest Conference and Fort Worth assignments, plus Rev. Smoot preaching in Fort Worth. John Donaho named as assistant pastor at Port Arthur Church for a third year.
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Brightman
Boston
Max Marshall
San Angelo
George St. Clarke
Wichita Falls
E. RB. Smith
Brownwood Hospital
Jerson
Gatesville
Roy A. Langston
Palo Pinto
P. EK. Cantrell
Missouri Avenue of
Fort Worth
Frank Turner
Killeen
A. F. Turney
Huckley
Ferguson
Turnersville
J. R. Weathers
A. C. Jones
Lockney
Er. J. D. Smoot
Smoot
Weatherford Street
John Donaho
O. H. Donaho
Texas
Beaumont
Port Arthur Methodist Church
Butter Wrap Promises Clean Handling and Value
A Better Butter Wrap claims nonstick performance from a genuine Vegetable Parlament paper that won’t cling to butter, marketed as superior in use and cost. The ad urges readers to request Butter Callouse from The Comanche Chief.
Must Pay Split Tax Now and Penalty Rules
Tax Collector Mrs B W Speed outlines the split tax plan requiring the first installment by November 30 with the second due by June 30 without penalty. Poll taxes also due by November 30, otherwise taxes due January 31. Delinquent taxes incur a $1.50 receipt fee. penalties and interest on past 1930 taxes have limited validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Speed
Speed
Comptroller's Office
Burnet Ranch Sold to Norman Brown
Burnet reports B G Cardwell sold his 1200 acre ranch west of Burnet to Norman Brown of Tow Valley. Brown plans to stock the property around January 1. The Star Telegram notes the transfer of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet
B. G. Cardwell
Norman Brown
Tow Valley
Brown
Star-Telegram
Turkey Prices Surge Boost Comanche County Farmers
Comanche County turkey sales on the Thanksgiving market exceed fifty thousand dollars with No 1 birds at 19 cents a pound, seven cents above the season start. About nine loaded dressed turkey cars, totaling roughly 180000 pounds, sold as growers note unusually fat birds due to a rich grain crop and higher prices overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
George McKenzie
Remlcar
McKenzie Wi
New Beauty Parlor Opens in Comanche by Bowen Sisters
A new beauty parlor opened this week in Comanche by Misses Georgia and Helen Bowen at the Blatherwick apartments, The Misco. Powen are associated with a DeLeon Beauty, expanding local service options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Georgia
Helen Bowen
Powen
DeLeon Beatuy
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Carraway
Comyn Texas
Ille and
Bumtown
Ropp
Tommy
Algernon
Eusebia
Wiscennne
J. I. Starr
Lain Street
Broadway
Williamsidge
Lower East
Brooklyn
North End
New
Methodists
Mrs. I. F. Bay
Miss Burl Johnston
Burnet Ranch
Ritz Theatre
Buck Jones
Sun.-Mon
Bert Wheeled
Dorothy Lee
Rosco Ates
Universal News
Thurs
Lily Damita
Lester Ve‘l
Aptis Louise
Mirian Seers
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