State court dispositions and sentences in May proceedings
A May 21 burglary case against Alex Barnes resulted in a two year term after a guilty plea. Several cases were dismissed for insufficient evidence, while others involved guilty pleas with suspended sentences for forged instrument and burglary charges. Additional matters include divorce, injunction, trespass, and title disputes settled or transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Barnes
Jonas Hamilton
Proctor
Tate
Sama Copeland
W. L. Burnett
Guy Houston
Star
Clyde Bell
State
Granville Huey
Clergy Reassignments Reported From Ranger Conference
The Ranger conference results appoint Rev R J LaPrade to Comanche First Methodist for a year. J L Ray moves to Thornton, replaced by J B Weathers at Comanche. W H Coleman named presiding elder, with J D Smoot to Blanket and Zephyr. Multiple assignments cited across Comanche County and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. LaPrade
First Methodist Church of
Comanche
Ranger
J. L. Ray
Thornton
J. B. Weathers
Crosscut
W. H. Coleman
J. D. Smoot
Blanket and
Zephyr
A. G. Standlee
Sipe Springs
Beattie
O. A. Morton
Gustine
Lamkin
W. N. Byrd
Hasse
Proctor
S. J. Rucker
Granger
W. W. Ilicheson
de Leon
Robert Davenport
Sidney Community Club to elect officers on Nov 30
The Sidney Community Club will hold its first meeting Friday night November 30. The main agenda item is the election of officers and other organizational details.
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Sidney Community Club
Elroy Morgan Held on Assault with Intent to Murder
Elroy Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Troy Morgan Energy released on 2500 bond awaiting grand jury action on assault with intent to murder Chester McGilothlin stabbed at a prayer meeting in Energy McGilothlin seriously wounded at Hamilton Sanitarium after blood transfusion McGilothlin son of Will and Mrs McGlothlin attended Comanche High School plus short local ads
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Elroy Morgan
Troy Morgan
Energy
Elroy
Chester McGilothlin
McGlothlin
Hamilton Sanitarium
Will McGlothlin
Comanche High School
Pioneer Woman Relates Trials of Early Texas
Harriet Brightman, 91, of 3009 Avenue D, recalls moving to Goliad County in 1854 from Northern Mississippi as wild days with Comanches. She lived through Civil War years apart from her husband Lyman Brightman, planting crops while he fought. She believes secession was unwarranted and slavery could have ended without bloodshed.
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Texas
Harriet Brightman
Avenue D
Goliad County
Mississippi
H. A. Carmichael
Lyman Brightman
Goliad
Joint Band Concert by De Leon and Comanche
A concert by the De Leon and Comanche Bands will be held at the band stand on the courthouse lawn Sunday afternoon at eight o'clock, directed by Wm. H. Howard.
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de Leon
Court House Lawn
Wm. H. Howard
Indian Dear Gat football game to days feature
The Comanche Indians seek revenge on Bear Cats after a 6 to 0 loss last year as they face the Rising Star Wild Cats today at the local ball park at 3 46. A Turkey Day showdown could follow with De Leon for a district title and Thanksgiving Day clash. Comanche and De Leon have a long rivalry with 18 years and 10 meetings.
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Comanche
Delcon
Bear Cats
Rising Star Wild Cats
de Leon
Desdemona
Dublin
Stephenville
Gorman
Indians
Wild Cats
Cotton receipts and bale totals at Comanche yards
During the week 82 bales were ginned at the three Comanche guns bringing the weekly total to 2681. Weighed at the Comanche Cotton Yard 242 bales this week, giving a running total of 812 bales.
Fritts Request Delays Trial Again in Hamilton Murder Case
Defense motions delay opening of the Bill Fritts murder trial in Anson with Judge Bruce W. Bryant granting the continuance to January 16. Fritts mother, a material witness, remains gravely ill as witnesses are called and a special venire is present. Nearby, two Rochester brothers and defense witnesses were arrested for attempting to scale a jail wall during the proceedings, charged with aiding an escape and liquor transport.
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Brothers of Rochester
Jones County
Sanders
Bill Fritts
Abilene
Sidney Boys Rally Past Scrubs 31 22
Sidney defeated the Howard Payne Scrubs at Brownwood, winning 31 to 22 on Tuesday night. The game featured a strong defensive performance by Sidney and a steady offensive effort to secure the victory.
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Sidney
Howard Payne
Scrubs
Brownwood
Sunday Blaze Destroys Home Near Comanche
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the residence of J. P. King two miles north of Comanche on the De Leon Highway Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. Practically all household goods and preserved foods were lost. No insurance. Mrs King discovered the blaze upon returning from feeding the chickens. The King family were away at the time as neighbors rushed to aid but could not save the structure.
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J. P. King
Comanche
de Leon
County growers heighten interest in Comanche turkey show
Plans for Comanche's first annual turkey show are complete under J A Barton who will run the event. The show opens Saturday December 1 in the play and Lacy building with directors Tom Pate H J R Gille Mrs T N Burton and others assisting. Coops furnished free no entry fee with prizes of one dollar for first place ribbons for second and third in multiple classes.
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Comanche
J. A. Barton
Burton
Tom Pate
H.J.R. Gille
T. N. Burton
Walter Fritts
Floyd Moody
W. H. Burton
Elmer Holden
R. T. Jones
Jess Hood
Camp Fire Girls Plan Cabin at Lake Banes
The Camp Fire Girls plan a permanent cabin at Lake Banes after the City Council approved a log cabin project on the bluff overlook. The local Boy Scouts will assist with construction, and leader Miss Sarah Thomas says residents will be invited to contribute one log each to build the house.
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Lake Banes
Sarah Thomas
Boy Scouts Exhibit to Open Next Saturday
The Boy Scouts will host an exhibit in the windows of Higginbotham Bros. and Co. showing work from scouts across sixteen counties. The display follows a recent showing at Brownwood during the Boy Scout Fair and features many items made by the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Higginbotham Bros. and Co
Brownwood
King to Erect Modern Seven Room House
The article notes Mr. King will begin construction immediately to build a seven room home. Work on hauling lumber started Tuesday as part of the project.
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Mr. King
Beattie Eyes Record Thanksgiving Crowd for All Day Program
In a rural Beattie gathering on November 29 an all day dedication program is planned to celebrate community achievements. Attendees from neighboring areas are expected as part of a large turnout with games and events for all ages. A separate special election defeated a $50,000 bond proposal 148 to 118. Comanche reports a possible 500 votes.
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Comanche
M. Moore
Beattie
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R. A. Baker
Sam Hale
Red McNamee
Joe Hale
John Wallace
Joe Lindley
Mollie Lindley
Sipe Springs Oil Company
Logan B. Fain
67Th District Court
Tarrant County
Mary Manly Mann
F. W. Jenkins
R. F. Morean
Lewis OH Corporation
J. R. Peters
J. N. Duke
Will Martin
L. J. Gartman
O. A. Brannon
Ola M. Brannon
LA Phade
Logal Pastor
Comanche County
Coleman Station
Earl H. Lightfoot
Coleman
D. J. Morphis
Indian Creek
Brown County
A. C. Jones
May
R. T. Wallace
Rockwood
Preston Broxton
Santa Anna
BG. Wagner
G. W. Renfro
Seba Kirkpatrick
Rising Star
A. EB. Turney
Scranton
G. R. Wright
Burleson and
Crowley
Sidney Club
Durham Brothers
Peerless Produce Co
Majestic Theatre
Marion Davies
Bob Steele
Kid Haysheed
William Rovd
Dolores del Rio
Ramona
Steele TI Frpeed OF
Sunset
Kid Hayseed
Star-Telegram
Pioneer
Ual Custom
Gins
Fritts
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