Comanche Emerges as A Top Texas Peanut Market Site
Comanche gains statewide note as a peanut marketing hub with Durham Pecan & Peanut Co and four other buyers operating around the clock. Market opened at 80 cents with rising prices, Denny weighing over 215000 pounds in a single day, and growers flocking to sell as threshing heads into a two week stretch. Rector Cunningham, Lt. killed in action in France, 24, former Code High School athlete and coach, is commemorated in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Mi A. Cunningham
War Department
Rector Cunningham
Rector
France
Leon Springs
Brownwood
Belcher
Code High School
Constiuton
United States Senate
Darrow
Texas
J. J. Cunnningham
Cunningham
Mondsay
Comanche
Friday Co
F. Denny
Durham Pecan & Peanut Company
First Sector of Highway 36 West Nears Completion
Plans in Austin for the Building of Highway 36 East from Austine to Macksville announced by Hilton Burks secretary of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce at a Tuesday night meeting. Bids are expected to be advertised at the November meeting of the State Highway Commission. Burks said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Eust
Austine
Macksville
Hilton Burks
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Burks
Williams Visitor At Rising Star Fair
T. J. Williams general manager of Higginbotham stores of Texas visited Rising Star on Saturday to see his son Colquitt’s family and tour the Rising Star Free Fall Fair. He praised the fair saying it eclipsed all records this year and remains a strong promoter of the Rising Star event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Williams
Higginbotham Stores
Texas
Comanche
Colquitt
Williams
Santa Fe Carloadings Fall Week to Week
Santa Fe system carloadings for the week ending October 1 totaled 21,467, down from 26,481 the prior year. Connections delivered 6,148 cars versus 7,621 last year. Today 27,615 cars moved, compared with 34,102 a year earlier. The prior week saw 27,007 cars handled this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Santa Fe
Comanche County R E A Project Approved and Under Way
The Comanche County R E A project received approval from the U S Utilization Department official in Washington. Line construction will start after allotment and those who have signed will receive R E A checks. farmers who have not signed should arrange with A C Thomas in coming days.
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Comanche County
Mr. Cobb
Utilization Department of
R.E.A
Washington, D. C
H. L. Beaty
J. B. Cooper
A. C. Thomas
Waco
Wm. G. Morrison
Wit
Washington
Comanche County Students At Tarleton College Enroll Big
About 343 Comanche County students are among 1100 enrolled at John Tarleton College. The largest semester enrollment to date, with total yearly expected to top 1300, was noted by Dean J. Thomas Davis in chapel remarks.
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John Tarleton College
Comanche County
Ted Durham
Keith Lane
Elva Bumpas
Lloyd Howington
Virginia Lacy
Marshal McDonald
J. K. Wilhelm
Comanche
Thelston Steele
Comyn
Rex Carnes
Jada Davis
Anne Day
Mary Heatly
Delta Holdridge
Joe Huddleston
Merle Huddleston
Jack Jenkins
Mary Plemmons
Joe Robinett
Jeanne Rollins
Elaine Scott
Daphne Shook
Gladys Terry
Hellen Wall
Hazel Ware
Bus Whittle
de Leon
Christine Adams
L. 8
Adcock
Hiram McKelvey
Allene Petsick
Gustine
L. C. Locke
Proctor
Elwood Boyd
Percy Parsons
Harold Prater
Sitney
J. Thomas Davis
Soda Springs School Names Honor Roll Grading
The first month honor roll at Soda Springs School lists students by grade including Garland Lloyd Ruth Geye Herman Vineyard James Chapman Arthura Chapman Martha Hoover Billie John Vineyard Clinton Geye Erman Davidson Annie Joyce Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs School
Garland Lloyd
Ruth Geye
Herman Vineyard
James Chapman
Arthura Chapman
Martha Hoover
Billie John Vineyard
Clinton Geye
Erman Davidson
Annie Joyce Haynes
Pie Supper at Indian Creek Church Benefit Night
A pie supper will be held at Indian Creek Church on Friday night October 14 for a church benefit. Rev. H. J. Sanders, pastor, confirms the event aims to raise funds for the church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Church
Indian Creek
H. J. Sanders
Improvements Planned for Local Post Office Building
Plans and specifications valued at about $2000 outline roof repairs new front and rear doors and exterior painting for the Comanche post office. Bids are due by 2:00 p m October 26. The week is named Write A Letter Week by the Post Office Department and receipts for the quarter ending September 30 show a slight rise from 1937. A special handling option offers fourth class mail added care for a small fee based on weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Gustine Baptist Church Building Nears Completion
The Gustine Baptist Church building, a two story brick and tile structure, is nearly finished except for some Sunday School rooms. The Comanche Baptist Association met there, and the congregation expresses deep gratitude to God and all who helped, including Leroy Bertram for installing the lighting system. The notice also thanks laborers, donors, and local officials for yard work and machine handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Baptist Church
R. M. McGinnis
Comanche Baptist Association
Tyea
Rene Bal Ginnis
M. E. Barnett
Thaniks
Leroy Bertram
Blevinses Welcome Son Stanley Seven Pounds
Mr and Mrs A J Blevins Jr announce the birth of a seven pound son named Stanley this Sunday at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Blevins, Jr
Stanley
Indians Open District Play Here Tonight
Desdemona comes in for the league opener at Comanche as four regulars are out for the Indians. Frida night at 8 o'clock the Desdemona squad, playing its third conference game, has beaten Rising Star and Baird and lost to Dublin. Desdemona defeated De Leon 6-0 last week and shows improvement since a 25-6 loss to Dublin. Missing from Comanche's 28 players are Pate Carnes Balry Robertson. Pate and Carnes, injured when Comanche tied Ranger 0-0, may be ready for Hamilton on October 14. Bear, the 170-pound all-conference back, will likely see action tonight after recovering from a broken leg. Robertson will miss time due to appendicitis. Coach Frazier releases the lineup: Tackles Guthrie Gillam. guards Robertson Fletcher. center Coker. quarter Gore. halfbacks Mahon Marshall. end Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School Indians
Desdemona Porgers
Frida
Desdemona
de . Rising Star
Baird
Dublin
de Leon Bearcats
Johnsie Pate
Melvin Bear
Joe Clare Carnes
Baldy Robertson
Pate
Carnes
Indians
Ranger
Frazier
Hamilton
Bear
Balry Robertson
Ding
Geomer
Guthrie
Gillam
Robertson
Fletcher
Coker
Querter
Gore
Mahon
Marshall
Cox
Contract Expected On No 36 East From Gustine Soon
Workmen laid caliche on half of the first division of Highway No 36 West from Comanche toward Amia on Wednesday. Completion expected within a week or ten days if weather holds. The segment runs about five and a half miles from city limits near the reservoir to Hilton Burks farm. The road will have a 2100 feet right of way and be an all weather route. Efforts aim to get the state to hard surface the road before next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliche
Comanche Atmia
Teservoir
Hiltton Burks
Four Candidates For Governor In General Election
At least three opponents will challenge W Lee O Daniel Democratic governor nominee in November. Opponents named Alexander Boynton San Antonio Republican Earl E Miller Dallas Socialist Homer Brookers Houston Communist. Arlen B Davis Dallas independent omitted from ballot draft. Ballot lists Democrats Republicans Socialists Communists Independents. Communist candidates barred previously include Enoch Hardaway O T Campbell W C Rucker Ben H Lauderdale.
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W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Alexander Boynton
San Antonio
Earl E. Miller
Dallas
Homer Brookers
Houston
Communist Party
Secretary of State's Department
Enoch Hardaway
O. T. Campbell
W. C. Rucker
Ben H. Lauderdale
W. Lee O'Daniel
Fort Worth
Alexander Baynton
Earl E. Miler
Homer Brooks
Coke Steverson
Junction
5. D. Benett
Beaumont
HK. D. Pouncey
Waco
Cecil Rebinett
Fort
Gerald C. Mann
Enoch G. Fletcher
Grand Salmne
George Clifton Edwards
Nathan Zleban
Supreme Court
Richeré ‘Cruz
Taylor
A. F. Nossaman
Whiewigit
N. Adams
Dal
Court of Criminal Appeals
F. L. Hawkins
Waxahachie
D. Heywood Hardy
J. C. Breeding
Dalas
Harry N. Graves
Georgetown
Comanche County Baptist Churches Report Strong Year
The Comanche County Baptist association logged total gifts of 22 313 15 for all causes, with 34 5 churches reporting 227 baptisms and 220 by letters totaling 3 546 members. Gustine led with 1333 72 raised, De Leon 3613 93, and Sipe Springs over 1 600.
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Comanche County
Sweetwater
D. D. Tidwell
de Leon
R. M. McGinnis
Gusime
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Gustine
Sidney
Mount Pleasant
Swan Hill
Newbury
Comyn
Zion Hill
Board Church
Mercer Gap
Robinson Springs
Shiloh
Ea de Leon
D. E. Nabers
Lottie Moon
Buckner Orphans Home
Old Ministers
Whiteside Well May Mean New Shallow Field at Sipe Springs
In Texas a Whiteside shallow well near Rising Star and Sipe Springs promises expansion. T. H. Jackson notes the opening of a new shallow field after a 585 foot drill. Jim Whiteside calls the well promising. J. M. Rush reports No. 10 at 262 feet producing eight barrels. Fire Prevention Week urged by Marvin Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside
Sipe Springs
T. H. Jackson
Jackson
Whiteside Bros
A. K. Anderson
Smith Estate
R. C. McCarter
Rising Star
Comanche County
Jim Whiteside
J. M. Rush
The
Rush Petroleum Co
Groves
Rush Company
Local Beer Raids Net Bottles in Brownwood Area
Officers and State Board Inspector J D Pelphrey raided Comanche and De Leon last weekend. E L Bankhead De Leon had non tax paid beverage for sale charges and bond posted. H H Pitts Comanche yielded five cases of beer with sale intent. fined 56 dollars plus costs and serving sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Pelphrey
State For Board
Brownwood
Comanche
de Leon
E. L. Bankhead
H. H
Chuck) Pitts
Bankhead
Pitts
Play and Cakewalk At Newburg Tonight
A one act play titled Ouch, My Corn will be shown at the Newburg auditorium Friday October 7 at 8 00 pm. Afterward a cake walk will raise funds for the athletic fund. The committee invites everyone to attend for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg Auditorium
Lamkin School Begins Year With Strong Attendance
Lamkin School opened on September 26 with large attendance. County Superintendent B Ray McCorkle delivered the opening address. The 1938 39 faculty includes McGee Moore superintendent Bobby Moring principal and Coda Baggett Sybil Campbell. Senior Class organized October 3 with officers Stevens Westmoreland Jackson Turney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamkin
B. Ray McCorkle
McGee Moore
Bobby Moring
Coda Baggett
Sybil Campbell
John Weldon Stevens
Octavia Westmoreland
Denny Jackson
Louise Turney
Winnie Darrough
Church Rally Set for Harmony Saturday
A church rally is announced for Harmony on Saturday October 8 with Presiding Elder S W Williams preaching at 11 00 am and dinner on the grounds as stated by Rev H J Sanders pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
H. J. Sanders
S. W. Williams
Davis announce birth of daughter Ruth
Mr and Mrs M S Davis announce the birth of a daughter named Ruth born Thursday September [date unreadable]. The couple requested gift items be directed to their home.
Burks Elected Highway Proxy in Central Texas Association
Hilton Burks, secretary of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce, was elected president of the newly organized Central Texas Highway Association at Waco last week. He leads a 20 year highway career and was chosen over several candidates. Manton Hannah of Waco was elected secretary. about 250 delegates attended. Delegates included Howard Kilpatrick of Comanche and W. E. Howell of De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Burks
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Central Texas Highway Association
Waco
Burks
Manton Hannah
Howard Kilpatrick
Comanche
W. E. Howell
de Leon
Gustine Youth Visits Home After China Deployment
J. K. Corbin son of Mrs Minnie Corbin of Gustine has returned home from a four year U S Marines service with one year left. He is stationed at Quantico Virginia after a 27 month stay in Pekin China in the radio section. He brought back over 1000 pictures from foreign countries and shares vivid accounts of his experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Corbin
Minnie Corbin
Gustine
U. S
Corbin
Quantico
Virginia
China
Pekin
Young Corbin
Presbyterians to Host Young People Meet Sunday
About seventy five young people are expected at a conference Sunday at the Presbyterian Church from 2 30 to 6 00 p m. Miss Cordélia Moffett of Brownwood will preside as president of the Young People's League of Brownwood Presbytery. Rev E M Shepard says a helpful program is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Cordélia Moffett
Brownwood
Young People’s League of
Brownwood Presbytery
E. M. Shepard
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Palace Theatre
Victor McLaglen
Lord Jeff
Freddie Bartholomew
Mickey Rooney
Chicago
Andy Hardy
R.E A
Comanche Co
Tarleton College
Soda Springs
Post Office Department
Gustine Church
Buiding
Brother Gleaton
Nabors, Hays
Cap
Lewis Cunningham
Jesse Reese
No. 36
East
Arlen B. Davis
Secretary of State
Comanche CO. Baptist
Marvin Hall
Newburg
Lamkin School
Presbyterians
New Majestic
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
Alexander
Roy Rogers
Smiley (Frog) Burnette
Billy the Kid
Madge Evans
Preston Foster
Kay Francis
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
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