Bowen Elected President of Community Public Service Company
R L Bowen formerly president and general manager of Community Public Service Company was elected to the presidency at the board meeting in Chicago on October. Bowen has long served the firm since 1921 and started as a line breaker in Graham Texas rising through ranks. He will lead the utility, serving electricity water and ice in more than 200 communities across Texas Mexico Louisiana and Kentucky. The other officers named N R Parsons treasurer Bennett L Smith secretary and W Z Leatherwood assistant secretary are all native Texans with long ties to the predecessor Texas Louisiana Power Company.
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Blount
Pany
R. L. Bowen
Community Public Servicempany
At &Ting
Dirts
Chicago
Bowen
Vantyne
Texas
Graham
Munnty Public Service
Con
Texas-Louisiana Power
N. R. Parsons
Surer
Bennett L. Smith
Secury
W. Z. Leatherwood
Istant
Ser- Company
Mexico
Louisiana
Kenky
Ite
New Battery Sets Sold at Reese Far Radios
Pricing details for battery sets released by the new UG Co. appear at Reese Far Radios. The notice highlights updated product lines and available stock for immediate purchase.
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Reese
Ug Co
Sunday School Rally At Proctor Circuit In October
A Methodist Sunday School Rally for Comanche Circuit Church Schools will meet at Proctor on Sunday October 20 at 10 a.m. with 315 students enrolled across Indian Creek Proctor Sidney Harmony Hasse and White Point. The event features leadership by Delos Harris Charles Smith and Mrs Ed Burdett and Mrs W L Harkins with prizes for largest delegation and top efficiency.
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Comanche Circuit Church
Proctor
Comprisin
Indian Creek
Sidney
Harmony
Hasse
White Point
Delos Harris
Chas. C. Smith
Robert Gray
Carrie Gorman
Ed Burdett
W. L. Harkins
J. D. Smoot
Geo. Purvis, Jr
W. A. Cole
B. W. Kramer
Caldwells Syrup for Constipation Promises Easy Relief
A mother’s guide to treating constipation praises a liquid laxative over ordinary laxatives. It argues dosing can be tailored by age, with gradual reduction until regular movement resumes. Claims acceptance by hospitals. Mentions Dr Caldwell’s Syrup and available through druggists.
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Berens
Red Cross Campaign Targets Home and Farm Safety
The American Red Cross mobilizes a nationwide safety drive led by Admiral Cary T. Grayson to curb negligence at home and on farms. It aims to inspect nearly 40 million homes, teach hazard avoidance, and link prevention to Red Cross first aid training, noting high daily death and injury tolls.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Cary T. Grayson
Comanche News Snips Include Local Visits and Career Move
Mrs H W Johnson and son Don of Dallas visited relatives in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs D Charles Clarke then returned home with Mr Johnson who stayed over weekend. Miss Clara Hanson and Mrs R Grogram plus Dorothy Jean of Brownwood spent time with their parents the Martins Hanson. Otho Bowman Amherst high school coach visited Comanche on business. Mrs Doyle Dillard accepted a position at Johnnys Beauty Salon.
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Clara Hanson
R. Grogram
Dorothy Jean
Brownwood
Martin Hanson
Otho Bowman
Amherst
Comanche
Local Dalliances and Moves Highlight Weekend Visits
Personal mentions fill a weekend page as several residents announce moves and travels. Jane Kerley departed Sunday for Dallas to join a beauty shop after leaving Matchel's Beauty Parlor. John E. Hoff attended a Fort Worth tennis match with sister Miss Pess Hoff. Mrs. Leo Zent begins substitute teaching Kindergarten at Morning Side School in Fort Worth. Billy Kemp of Haskell visits relatives. Jack Miller becomes manager of the Santa Anna cinema owned by G. Preston Tate. Maurice and Lee Hoffman of Comanche, UT Longhorns performers, joined UT Longhorn 100 Piece Band in Dallas for the Texas Okla game. Oklahoma 120 piece Sooner Band joined. Mrs. W. A. Westmore of Beverly Hills visits her aunt Mrs. D. Charles Clarke. Ruth Atwood visited Ballinger last week.
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John E. Hoff
Fort Worth
Allison
Ryan
Pess Hoff
Leo Zent
New Morning
Billy Kemp
Haskell
Jack Miller
Santa Anna
G. Preston Tate
Maurice
Lee Hoffman
Charles Hoffer Comanche
University of Texas
Aladdin Lamp Free With Dixie Range Offer
Advertises a sale plan from Higginbotham Bros & Co offering a free Aladdin lamp after purchasing a Dixie Range priced at $50.00 or higher. Claims the stove price is cheaper than elsewhere and promotes the deal as a good value.
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Higginbotham Bros, & CO
Carlton Silverware Sale With Ten Year Guarantee
Higginbotham Bros. & Co offers Carlton silverware at ties for each piece with a ten year guarantee. The ad emphasizes beautiful designs practical use and low price per piece.
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Carlton
Tle
Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Farm implements offered for sale and service
We have every possible need in farm implements power or otherwise. You buy the best here. Terms if you wish. Bring us your implement problems and let's talk it over. Many usable used implements which will do for work and there's a big saving in price. Come, take them over.
The Price of Cotton and Dollar Value
The average price of middling cotton last Friday was 10.86. The price a year ago was 12.30. Over five years before World War I the average was 12.40. When adjusted for today’s dollar, 10.86 equals 6.40 and 12.30 equals 7.25.
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Dallas News
B. Russell
Miles of fencing ready for instant delivery
A warehouse advertises miles of fencing in stock with immediate delivery. Prospective buyers are invited to view the assortment and discuss terms on fence bills.
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Higginbotham Bros. & CO
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Kk. L. Bowen
Nyal
Litton Dudley
America
Doyle Dillard
Johnny
Perksylvania Werer
Sinclair Opaline
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oils
Sinclair
East Chicago
Sinclair Pennsylvania
Sinclair Refiing Company (Inc
Sinclair Refining Company (Inc
W.C. House
Comanche, Texas
Ford
Jane Kerley
Matchel
Dallas
Vineyards Market & Grocery
Miles
Eveready
Keystone Food Chopper
Royal
Kilpatrick’s Hardware Store
Old Line Legal Reserve Life
United Fidelity Life Ins. Co., of
IVA Hart Insurance Agency
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Fagan Chevrolet
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