Oil Conservation District Proposed for Leon River Watershed
The State Board of Conservation plans a hearing at month end to decide if a Leon River watershed soil conservation district should be formed. If approved the district would cover parts of Erath Eastland Comanche and Comanche Counties and extend into the west Leon basin with meetings underway for landowners to learn benefits and possibilities.
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Erath
Eastland
Co- Anche
Leon
Comanche
Comanche County
Eastland County
Outh Leon Basin
Tate Board
Sidney Home Coming Draws Big Crowd Anticipated
Sidney prepares for a large Sunday home coming with the dedication of a new Methodist Church building as a centerpiece. The community invites residents and nearby neighborhoods to attend and bring basket lunches for a communal dinner to be served later in the day. Local officials note a statewide turnout may include former Sidney residents. Governor O'Daniel had not yet indicated his attendance.
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Sidney
Austin
Vernor W. Lee O'Daniel
Eryone
Liing
E. C. Seay
Gustine Plans Free Community Night Jam
Gustine School hosts a free Community Night Jam on Thursday November 2. The event, sponsored by Gustine School teachers, features music arranged by Mrs. Eargle and includes a Tom Thumb wedding as part of the program.
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Gustine
Gustine School
Th Eargle
Proctor Hallowe'en Jamboree At Grace Nichols School
A Hallowe'en Jamboree will be held at the Proctor School on Tuesday night October 31, per Grace Nichols a teacher at Proctor School. The event is organized for students and families with activities and themed costumes.
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Proctor Hallowe
Hallowe'en
Paull Sets American Mile Record At Intercollegiates
30 years ago at the intercollegiate championships held at Har d Stadium William Paull of the University of Pennsylvania ran the mile in 4 minutes 4 fifth seconds, the fastest mile by an American born at that time. The piece also notes political gossip about the White House lawn cows and a Harvard Radcliffe social life remark by Dr George Herbert Palmer.
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William Paull
Varsity of
Pennsylvania
Taft
Thomas Jefferson
White House
Lincoln
George Herert Palmer
Harvard
Radcliffe
Grand Jury Returns Twenty-Seven Indictments Here
The Grand Jury returned twenty-seven true bills Tuesday morning after a seven day session. There were twenty-five felonies and two misdemeanors including ten burglary charges five drunk driving counts and multiple theft related indictments. Trials begin Monday in the K P Lodge Hall with a list of jury members from Comanche and surrounding areas.
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K-P Lodge
Troy Williams
Comanche
J. A. Andress
Ross McGuire
W. C. Fisher
de Leon
E. J. Broom
Gorman
T. H. Beene
R. T. Stevens
E. M. Foots
Geo. Walker
H. R&. May
C. W. Marshall
Winston Kee
Proctor
O. E. Gregg
Gustine
H. A. Lee
H. R Pittman
Rucser
G. M. Strickland
E. H. Berry
Coma
H. W. Palmer
O. D. Johnson
R. L. Couch
R. D Watley
R. H. Bassett de Leon
E. H. Seay
Euell Eddleman
Energy
W. A. Mercer
W. I. Lane
Rt. 3
Peanuts Weighed in Comanche Market Near Seven Million Pounds
Between six and seven million pounds of peanuts have been weighed at Comanche this season as truckloads continue to arrive. Most peanuts in the county will be threshed in ten days with market activity staying high for two to three weeks. Some buyers expect ten million pounds sold locally within three weeks. Number 1 peanuts fetch 9 4 cents per bushel.
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Comanche
Beattie Schools Chief Seeks Eligibility Lists for IL Contests
J E Lightfoot Superintendent of Beattie Schools and County Director General for the Interscholastic League calls on all principals to mail promptly a list of all eligible senior boys and girls for IL events. He says a published county roster will prevent later disputes and allow eligibility decisions before basketball season.
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J. E. Lightfoot
Beattie Schools
Lightfoot
Comanche County
J.E. Lightfoot
Comyn Wolverines blank Caddo 7 0 on Friday
The Comyn Wolverines defeated Caddo 7 to 0 Friday. Halfback Chandler scored the only touchdown on a 23 yard slant off tackle, with Spruill adding the extra point. The team returned to work Monday after the win.
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Comyn Wolverines
Caddo
Chandler
Comyn
Spruill
Play at Gustine High Monday Night
A play will be presented at the Gustine High School Auditorium Monday night at 7:30 o clock per an official announcement.
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Gustine High
Gustine High School
Gustine Tigers to face Glen Rose in 2:30 game
The Gustine High School Tigers meet Glen Rose High School this afternoon at Gustine at 2:30. Gustine and Granbury tied 6 to 6 last Friday at Granbury, leaving Gustine and Granbury tied for second in the Class B League.
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Gustine
Comanche County Stone To Be Used For Court House
Native stone of Comanche County will be quarried for the new court house building. Limestone from the L. S. Adcock farm near Gustine and sandstone from the W. C. Stark farm near Hasse will be used. Some stone from the present building will be reworked for interior use, but none will appear on the exterior.
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Comanche County
Court House
L. S. Adcock
Gustine
W. C. Stark
Hasse
New Residence Nearing Completion for C. E. Straley Jr
A new six room and bath residence in South Comanche near the E Paul Jeanes home is nearing completion for C E Straley Jr. The project has run five weeks with A M Ruth as contractor. The home sits in a grove of live oaks and is expected to be an attractive addition to Comanche.
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C. E. Straley, Jr
South Comanche
E. Paul Jeanes
A. M. Ruth
Comanche
Indians Roll to 51-0 Victory Over Eastland Mavericks
Comanche High School Indians overpower Eastland in a district 12 A game, 51 to 0, using a balanced attack. Five passers connect for 198 yards as the line dominates, while Carnes Johnsie Pate Wetzel and Fletcher are standout players.
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Comanche High School
Eastland
Eastland Mavericks
Indians
Comanche
Mavericks
Fletcher
Maverick
Hicks
Carnes
T. Pate
Gilliam
Johnsie Pate
Bob Wetzel
Wetzel
Maerick
Furse
John David Milton
Tyson Phillips
B. Edwards
Mahon
J. Pate
Ed Hicks
Comanche Eastland
Phillips G. Coker
Coker
Kemp
Capt
R. L. Edwards
Roosevelt and War Policy Question Raised by County Citizens
A Brownwood Bulletin excerpt quotes a local speaker asserting that the decision to enter or avoid war rests solely with the President. The speaker compares Roosevelt to Wilson, claims personal acquaintance with the President, and cites a 1936 quote about neutrality. The piece stresses ultimate presidential authority over war participation.
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United States
Brownwood Bulletin
Wilson
Roosevelt
Seven Divorces Granted in District Court Rulings
Seven cases disposed in district court last week including six divorce actions all granted. Custody awarded to grandparents in Sliger case with $7 monthly child support. other divorces granted with child custody or support terms. minor children awarded to plaintiffs in multiple cases. one ex parte matter granting conveyance of separate property without husband joinder.
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Thelma Sliger
Jeff Sliger
W. M. Henry
Juanita Hall
Lloyd Hall
Oleta Sparks
Amateur Boxing Night Promises Strong Local Card
The Comanche FFA chapter hosts amateur boxing on Thursday November 9 at Comanche High School Gym. Main event Oscar Wilhelm of Comanche versus James McGilvery of Waco. Other bouts include Leonard Braswell Brownwood versus Laurance Roberson Stephenville and two Comanche fighters Leon Nichols and Roy Wilhelm.
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Comanche F.F.A
Comanche High School
Oscar Wilhelm
Daniel Baker
Comanche
James McGilvery
Waco
Wilhelm
T.aaf
Ene
Wilelm
Fort Worth
McGilvery
Leonard Braswell
Brownwood
Laurance Roberson
Stephenville
Braswell
Roberson
John Tarleton College
Hunter
Ferguson
Maples
Leon Nichols
Roy Wilhelm
Court of Inquiry Underway in Deaths of Woman and Son
A court of inquiry is in session to investigate the deaths of Mrs. Martha McGuire and her grandson J. B. Haynes after a fatal fire at the McGuire farm home north of Comanche. Dozens of witnesses testified as authorities probe family and business matters in recent months.
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H. W. Allen
Martha McGuire
J. B. Haynes
McGuire
Comanche
Justice of Peace
Geoge C. Wetzel
Allen
Wid Spivey
Comanche County
Henry P. Haynes
Young Haynes
Docis Haynes
de Leon
Haynes
Justice Wetzel
Wetzel
Daniel Baker Benefit Game In Brownwood Tonight
Daniel Baker College Hill Billies face Trinity University in Brownwood Friday night in a Texas Conference clash turned benefit game. Proceeds go to injured player Shorty Ransome, formerly of Comanche, with Baker guard Sammy McLaughlin sidelined since spring training.
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Daniel Baker
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State National Bank
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Bob Stanton
Elland Fagan
Southwest Natural Gas Co
W. W. Kilp
Joy A. Hicks
J. R. Eanes & Co
Comanche County Abstract Co
A. Riley
Marion Wilkerson
Texas Power and Light Co
Thompson
Wm. Reese Drug Co
I. M. Vineyard
City Bakery
Reese Palmer
Mrs. McKinzie
M. E. Gore
Ruby & Jane’s
T. D Moore
M. Coleman
Pigely
B’ Wood
I. E
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