Former Comanche Resident Dies at Coleman
Will L. Elkins 57, formerly of Comanche and brother of L F Elkins and Miss Minnie Elkins, died at his Coleman home Monday night after about five years of illness. Funeral services were held in Coleman. He was born in Bryan and moved to Comanche, later relocating to West Texas about 20 years ago. Survived by his wife Della Blue and children Glen Francis Mary Joe and Adelle of Coleman, along with numerous brothers and sisters in Texas. He was a tinner by trade and active in civic and church affairs as a member of the Coleman Methodist Church.
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Will L. Elkins
Comanche
L. F
Minnie Elkins
Coleman
Mr. Elkins
Bryan
Texas
West Texas
W. F. Elkins
Plainview
Elkins
Della Blue
A. F. Blue
Glen
Francis
Mary Joe
Adelle
L. F. Elkins
John E. Elkins
Cisco
A. W. Elkins
Palestine
C. C. Elkins
Henries
Lee Elkins
Mikie Sherman
Lizzie Sessions
Coleman Methodist Church
Man Arrested At Dublin Admits De Leon Theft
A man who gave the name Robert Adin of San Antonio was caught pilfering items at Wieginbotham Bros Co Dublin. After selling ham strings to a local trader he admitted stealing the pitman arm in De Leon and was taken to Ferath County jail in Stephenville.
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Robert Adin
San Antonio
John Edge
Hieeinbotham Bros. & Co
Dublin
Edge
Wieginbotham’s
Pitman
de Leon
Ferath
Stephenville
Quail Season Opens as Howard Kilpatrick Sells Ammunition
Retail ad notes the opening of quail season and directs readers to Howard Kilpatrick for ammunition purchases. The brief cites an advertisement and highlights hunting supplies.
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Howard Kilpatrick’s
Funeral Services For W. J. Rankin Held
Funeral services for William Jasper Rankin were held at Amity Church near May with burial in Amity Cemetery. Rankin born June 1 1867 in Belfont Arkansas moved to Texas, longtime Comanche County farmer and respected church member. Survived by wife Zou Robertson and five children S L Rankin A V McBride Mrs Roy Rasco and R R Rankin plus four others. Pallbearers listed.
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William Jasper Rankin
Amity Church
May
Amity Cemetery
W. S. Fisher
Rising Star
May Lodge No. 574
W. J. Rankin
Belfont
Arkansas
Texas
Comanche County
Methodist Church
Macedonia
Zou Robertson
S. L. Rankin
A. V. McBride
Roy Rasco
Sweetwater
R. R. Rankin
Fred Wood
John Mathis
Jess Boland
Clan Murphree
Chas. Weathersby
Bankhead Act voting details for cotton farmers outlined
Secretary Wallace explains voting under Bankhead Act to cotton farmers who signed 1934-35 contracts. Non signers may raise acreage and lower prices. surplus 1934 bankhead certificates usable in 1935 with color change. District elections directed by local committees with listed pairs of towns and helpers.
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Wallace
Washington
Sipe Springs
J. O. Jones
Imola
J. C. Mathis
Gap
Lon McDaniel
Sidney
A. C. Jones
Mt. Pleasant
C. B. Williams
Harmony
Tom Shoemaker
Elm Grove
O. E. Boyd
Comanche
Troy Wright
Newburg
J. B. Pogue
Pettit
Troy Pettit
Gustine
C. C. Stateville
W. A. Mercer
Energy
W. P. Magness
Proctor
Joe Gaines, Jr
J. J. Dixon
Wilson
T. W. Bingham
Lamkin
S. T. Brandt
de Leon
W. T. Carruth
D. C. Gilder
Comyn
Co. S. Dry
Robertson Springs
R. H. Reed
Oliver Springs
A. E. Cogburn
Custer
W. M. Hayes
van Dyke
W. M. Grigsby
Beat
Saddle theft leads to arrests in De Leon case
L C Rowe of De Leon reported a Porter saddle stolen from the W. W. Walker barn on October 10. De Leon officer J Underhill traced the saddle to Abilene, leading to Emmett Taylor arrested for burglary and theft and Rube Baxter jailed on the same charge. Taylor testified and Baxter was held on a $2000 bond, while Taylor posted $200 as a witness attachment.
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L. C. Rowe
de Leon
W. W. Walker
Rowe
Joe Underhill
Abilene
Emmett Taylor
Taylor
Patty
Rube Baxter
Baxter
Comanche
Underhill
Largest can of paint offered for lowest price
Howard Kilpatrick asserts the market offers a largest can of paint or enamel at the least money, framing a sales promotion with emphasis on maximum quantity for minimal cost.
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Howard Kilpatrick
Gustine Tigers Rout Comanche Reserves 7–0 In Monday Game
Gustine Tigers defeated Comanche Reserves 7 to 0 as Daniels starred at fullback with multiple carries and a touchdown. The Tigers dominated with eight first downs to two for Comanche and key intercepts by Little and Palmer. Postgame notes mention local residents Mr. and Mrs. Breedlove and Mr. and Mrs. Nelms visiting San Angelo.
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Comanche
Gustine Tigers
Daniels
Tiger
Williams
Cauley
Tigers
Bolton
Little Indians
Indians
Gustine
Big Jack” Allen
Little
Daniel
Allen
Palmer
Cloud
Harrison
Gray
Apples and produce sale at East Side Apple House
Look Folks advertises Saturday and Monday specials at East Side Apple House. Ribbon Cane Syrup 60c per gallon, No 1 potatoes 10 lb 19c, bananas 15c per dozen, Idaho Romana Beauties apples in stock, various eating apples at good prices. Lewis Bowers I M Harris promote fresh fruits and vegetables and savings.
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East Side
Lewis Bowers
I. M. Harris
Itp
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Sparkle
A&p Pumpkin
Iona Peaches
Penn Motor Oil
del Monte
P & G Soap
IONA
Crisco
Idc
Socony
Everready Prestone
Biggs Auto Parts
Wm. Reese Drug CO
Irene Dunne
RKO Star
Veltor
Marchel
East Side Square
Tle
Bradshaw
D. Caraway
Morgan
van Winkle
Isham
Little Jack
Gleaton
Alves
Big Jack
Full
Caraway
Striplin
Mrs
D. P. Breedlove
van Horn
Lee, Doyle and
Merle
Turkeys
Farmers Produce Co
Fed
Eral Tire Guarantee
Isfactory Tire Service
Dudley Tire Co
Gail
Tom
Eltos
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