Comanche County Fall Fair Draws Large Crowds
The Comanche County Fair opened after a light shower and sunlit parade day, drawing big crowds over three days. Exhibits impressed across departments with daily music by the Comanche American Legion Band and many speeches. The procession featured the Queen Catherine Chilton, duchesses, local business entries, and school groups showcasing vibrant floats and costumes.
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Comanche County
Texas
Comanche
Comanche American Legion
Joes
Hoff
Hertfar
Speed
First Baptist
Chaterburge
Ty Ren G
KB Tenderille
Fanes
Chilton
Thomas
Flattie Tog
Yonl Vaneleave
Newburg
Ada Barnes
Ina Carraway
Comyn
Twin May
Hib
Keenp
Bill Carol
George Montgomery
War Mint
West Texas ‘Chamber of Commerce
Toff
Conmumeolie Amerian Legion
Catherine Chilton
Ff Kenner
Jeffie Thornes
Higginbotham Bros. & “Co
Comanche City
Son Sebs
Comanchhe Americain Legion
Bo Wo Speed
J. Ho Watf
Bertie Kelley
Myrtle Martin
A. Chilton
Lenore Twin
Mo. B. Woodward
Mainie Franklin
Fellowship
Pebhle
Four Practical Reservoir Sites Found Near Comanche
Survey work by Barry Bros and city crews near Comanche identifies four viable reservoir sites within four and a half miles. Three sites lie in the head draws of Indian creek and one on the Mercer creek watershed. Engineers Barry and Barry, both American Association of Engineers members, may lead a future costed survey.
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Comanche
J. R. Barry
Barry Bros
Barry
Fime
Barrys
Indian Creek
Mercer Creek
American Association of Engineers
Community Exhibits Spark at Fair Hall
The community exhibits led by Comyn Bibb and Gustine drew big premiums at the fair. Comyn won general exhibit with 73 points of 400, Bibb earned 64, Gustine 39. Textiles see Gustine first, Co Tayn second, Bibb third.
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Comyn, Bibb
Gustine
Comyn
Bibb
Co- Tayn
Hasse Murder Trials Scheduled in Brownwood
Sheriff reports Ed Walker Gibbs Howard and WLW Will Tain will stand trial for the 1921 Hasse murder of Jack McCurdy. Trial set for November 17 at Brownwood after venue transfer. Witnesses are ordered to appear without further summons.
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Louis Marshall
Ed Walker
Gibbs Howard
WLW
Will Tain
Jack McCurdy
Hasse
Brown Wood
Brownwood
Bryant Home Near Sipe Springs Destroyed by Fire
The Bryant home, about a mile north of Sipe Springs, burned October 1. Fire officials say a defective flue did not cause the blaze. The old homestead, built by Mr Bryant’s father, includes a room erected in 1878.
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Bryant
Sipe Springs
Jim Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Lions to Meet Monday Evening
The Lions Club will hold its regular semimonthly meeting Monday evening at 6 50. Guests from Weatherford visiting Comanche for a watermelon market meeting will attend with farmers and business men. A pleasant time is expected and strong attendance is anticipated.
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Lions Club
Weatherford
Comanche
6 222 Bales Ginned In County to Oct 7
Government cotton report received by JH Harris shows 6 222 bales ginned in Comanche County to October 7. The county cotton ginning total reflects ongoing harvest activity and market conditions through early October.
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JH. Harris
Comanche County
Comanche Day Proposed at Cotton Palace in Waco
The Texas Cotton Palace leadership invites Comanche to designate a day this year and arrange a special train from Comanche. Mayor J Romanes received the appeal in a letter, and Cotton Palace President Crawford urges local citizens to choose a date.
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Texas Cotton Palace
Waco
J. Romanes
Crawford
Cotton Palace
Comanche
Comanche Dominates Stephenville and San Saba in Scoreline
Comanche posted decisive 12 0 and 13 0 wins over Stephenville and San Saba with a revenge narrative after last year’s defeat. A crowd from Stephenville attended the contest, while a San Saba game during the fair also ended in a home victory. details appear on another page.
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Stephenville
Comanche County fair hosts large baby show winners
The Comanche County Fair baby show drew a large crowd as 37 infants were judged. Judges awarded prizes to infants from Comanche and nearby areas, with winners including daughters of Wrehes, Wells, and Randolph in the 6 to 12 month group, and several sons from Ew ing, Robinson, Pockett, Little, and Waring in the 6 to 18 month divisions. The event highlighted pride in local families and featured commentary by J. P. Wolf, president of the fair.
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I. C. Gage
Comanche
Comanche County
J. P. Wolf
Gustine
Ernest Wells
Blanket
Srd
Homer Randolph
R F. D
Hardy Slider
Armstrong Cox
BBC
Jordan
R. R. Ewing
C. Robinson
Carlton
H. Pockett
Sipe Springs
Roy Little
J. D. Waring
FE. J. Cozart
Livestock exhibitors seek bigger fair in Comanche Texas
A 1924 letter from Comanche County Free Fall Fair exhibitors thanks managers judges and Mr Barton for courtesy and impartial judging. They urge next year’s fair to group exhibits together and to operate as a free fair funded without burdening local residents.
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Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Barton
New First Baptist Church Plans Move in Comanche
Rev J Boyd traveled to Dallas to confer with architects on plans for a new Comanche First Baptist Church. Congregation renewed interest in moving ahead with a $80,0000 building project and hopes to begin work by January 1. About one third of the cost is already available from member pledges, without a formal fundraiser.
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J. (. Boyd
Dallas
First Baptist Church
Comanche
Cox and Spratt Drilling Near Hasse Deepens Wells
Fred Spratt of Dublin reported Cox and Spratt were drilling the well near the old Sturkie well about two miles from Hasse. Depth reached yesterday was just over 1,400 feet and the formation differs from a prior nearby well but progresses regularly with the Sturkie site.
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Fred Spratt
Dublin
Comanche
Cox & Spratt
Starkie
Hasse
Mr. Spratt
Sturkie
Comanche Farm Bureau Members Visit State Fair
About fifteen to twenty Farm Bureau members traveled from Comanche to Dallas by car Wednesday morning to attend Farm Bureau Day at the State Fair. The group planned to spend Thursday in Dallas and return home Thursday evening.
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Bill Burton
J.D. Couch
Gustine
Mr. Cones Farm
Comanche Farm Bureau
State Fair
Farm Bureau
Comanche
Dallas
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Woman's Missionary Society Postpones Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society postpones its avil day meeting to Tuesday October 28. Members will study China and hold a business session in the afternoon.
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Woman's Missionary Society
China
Majestic Theater Week Program October 20 25
Showings span October 20 to 25. Gloria Swanson stars in Bluebeard's 8th Wife and Old Car of Mine on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday schedule not listed.
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Majestic Theater
Gloria Swanson
Bluebeard
Renewed Oil Activity at Sipe Springs Amid New Drilling
The Montex Oil Company, led by Bob Forney of Montana and A L Tupening of Fort Worth, plans a casing head plant three miles west of Sipe Springs on the Katy. They signed for 121 acres of the Lusk tract and the Atlantic Greenwood No. 1 with equipment. Drilling prep begins on an offset to Goss No. 1 while McKeehan No. 1 and Moorman No. 1 push toward completion as casing issues are resolved.
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Montex
Sipe Springs
Katy
Bob Forney
Montana
A. L. Tupening
Fort Worth
Atlantic
Lusk
The
Greenwood No. 1
Goss No. 1
L. BB
McKeehan No. 1
Watermelon Cash Market Meeting Planned in Comanche
A meeting set for Monday October 20 at 2:30 p m in the district courtroom will discuss establishing a cash market for watermelons in Comanche with participation from C M Winstead and a representative of J B Alvis of Weatherford. Rev J C Boyd and County Agent J A Barton helped organize talks, farmers show strong interest and may ship hundreds of acres next year.
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Texas
Weatherford
District Court Room
C. M. Winstead
J. B. Alvis
Comanche
J. C. Boyd
J. A. Barton
Sr. Boyd
Barry Bros Acquire De Leon Ice Factory In Texas
Barry Bros and Comanche have added the De Leon ice plant to their properties after finalizing a purchase last week. J H Prince remains resident manager at De Leon, with plans to overhaul facilities and build modern cold storage vaults for public use. The firm also contemplates expanding to Rising Star and possibly entering produce and poultry to support broader industry growth.
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Barry Bros
Comanche
de Leon
J. H. Prince
Rising Star
German
Texas
Okemah
Okla
J. R. Barry
County Singing Convention Meets at Sidney
The Comanche County Singing Convention will meet in Sidney on November 9 the second Sunday in November. The gatherings attract large crowds and offer very fine entertainment.
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Sidney
Comanche County Singing Convention
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Louise ‘Todd
Mabel Bryant
Iva Hart
Cusde West
Year West
Florence Canley
Iva Edmondson
Newbury
Roberson Sisters
Mieses Bettie Roberson
Mary Doyle
Bettis & Gibbs
Miss Serene Preston
Eustnes McCulloch Comyn
Comyn School
Woepoelmen Cirle
Bonneres
Macker Motor Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Mistletoe Creamery Company
Redsin
Blue Gin and Coker'’s Grocery
Goms
Tick
Wes Can
Urveys
Gomyn
Lions
Step Ville
Pettit
A. D. Pettit
W. H. Burton
J. Doss Miller
Jr. de Leon
Coutts Cleveland
C. M. Carraway
New Baptist Church
Cox and Spratt
Moorman No. 1
Sand
Melon Market
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