Turkey Season Preparations Under Way in Commonache
Work at the Turkey Plant moves toward the November 1 opening as George McKenzie of Farmers Produce plans at least 25 cars for the first run, up from 21 last year. Other buyers in Commonache report readiness with ample feed, forecasting a larger early market as Thanksgiving demand arrives earlier than usual.
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George McKenzie
Anager
Commanche
Tom Edwards
The
Edwards Produce
Two Rallies Lead Saturday Democratic Campaign Start
Democratic rallies were held in Gustine and Comanche Saturday afternoon marking the start of a three week county wide campaign for the Democratic ticket. Judge James McCartney of Brownwood spoke in Gustine and Gib llaway led the Comanche meeting at the courthouse. Ex Sheriff James Cunning s, 82, attended and addressed the audience after the business meeting.
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Gustine
Comanche
James McCartney
Rownwood
Gib Llaway
Court Use
Manche
James Cunnings
Audi
Section To Sponsor Home Talent Play
The American Legion Rector Cunningham Post presents Love Thr ee ill at Comanche High School auditorium on Wednesday evening November 9 under the auspices of the post. The play features a group of young people directed by Mrs. Romeo S Walker.
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Comanche High School
Audirium
Cunningham Post
The
American Legion
Romeo S. Walker
Herritia to Speak in Comanche Saturday at 2 P M
W G Herritia independent candidate for the legislature will hold a campaign address in the District Court Room Comanche Saturday at 2 P M according to his announcement.
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W. G. Herritia
Comanche
Cording
Legal clarity on ballot name choices for Democrats
In a public statement N A Palmer, Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee, asserts it is legal to vote for Mrs Ferguson or Bullington on any Democratic ticket and that the vote will be counted. The attorney general has ruled on the law many times.
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Ferguson
Bullington
Kieneral
N.A
Palmer
Democratic Executive
Comanche 50 Years Highlight Mrs Moore Family Ties
Mrs. Sallie Moore recalls moving from Proctor to Comanche in October 1882 with her husband T. O. Moore after buying land for 300 dollars. She describes Comanche College efforts led by Prof. W F Rogers drawing families, and notes wartime service and Texas roots shaping the town's growth.
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T. O. Moore
Comanche
Moore
Proctor
Kentucky
Washington County
Texas
Sallie Thomas
Chapel Hill
Washington
Brazos
Large crowd attends Comanche Grammar School community program
A well attended event at the High School auditorium featured thirteen clubs and organizations over two hours. West Ward School won best program by audience vote and Miss Annie Coleman’s room earned a holiday for selling 127 tickets. The Comanche Band, with pianist Mrs. John A. Mahon, provided music.
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Comanche Grammar School
West Ward
Annie Coleman
Comanche Band
John A. Mahon
Indians to Meet Hamilton 100 in Conference Action
The Comanche Indians face Hamilton High School Bull Dogs today as part of the conference schedule. Past meetings show Comanche beat Hamilton 59 to 0 last year but lost to the Bull Dogs in 1930 by 12 to 6. Hamilton recently posted a 20 to 0 conference win over Desdemona.
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Comanche Indians
Hamilton
Bull Dogs
Comanche
Dublin
Granbury
Desdemona
Gorman
Stephenville
DeLeon
Strawn
Sidney and Brownwood plan all weather road to highway 10
Citizens of Sidney in Comanche County join with Brownwood leaders to build a six and a half mile all weather road to highway 10. A five member committee will coordinate labor, land donations, fencing, culverts, and road widening with county officials for shared funding and construction.
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Sidney
Comanche County
Brownwood
Jim Cox
Hilton Burks
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Ward
Burks
L. F. Bird
Brown County
Rob Cheek Arrested in Cattle Theft Case
Rob Cheek, reportedly under indictment for cattle theft, was arrested Thursday in Albany by Deputy Sheriff John Reese and brought to Comanche. He posted a thousand dollar bond and awaits District Court trial.
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Rob Cheek
Albany
John Reese
Comanche
Cheek
Let Contract For Highway 10
The State Highway Department at Austin awarded a 3.2 mile contract for Highway 10 from Benbrooke to the junction with Highway 1 at Boat Service Station. West Construction Company of Fort Worth won for 118178 dollars to perform grading drainage structures and concrete base with rock paving. Mr and Mrs Carl C Allen and son Jerry of Dallas visited the Battons over the weekend.
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State Highway Department
Austin
Benbrooke
Boat Service Station
West Construction Company of
Fort Worth
Carl C. Allen
Jerry
Dallas
Lk. M. Batton
All Weather Road Project Drives Regional Cooperation
Sidney residents will provide about 1500 yards and Brownwood about 2000 yards of gravel for a new all weather road. The plan gained enthusiastic endorsement as speakers emphasized mutual benefits and faster completion. Howard Payne College President Dr Thomas H Taylor urged action overcoming hard times with cooperation.
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Sidney
Thomas H. Taylor
Howard Payne College
Brownwood Bulletin
First Grand Jury Reports Indictments and Trials
The grand jury issued its first report Friday returning three indictments including liquor violation and two for perjury. Civil Docket progress was slow with one trial, a hung jury in W. F. Lubke et al v County School Trustees, and Mrs. T. C. Huff contest will suit set for Monday after reversal by the Court of Civil Appeals at Eastland.
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W. F. Lubke
County Institute To Meet Today
One day Teachers Institute gathers 175 teachers in Comanche with devotional exercises at 9 30 a m and speakers Hufford Coleman Public Schools at 10 a m and 2 30 p m Moore former Fort Worth City Superintendent at 1 30 p m Rev J L Evans leads devotionals to start the day.
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Comanche
M. H. Moore
Fort Worth
C. W. Hufford
Coleman Public Schools
Hufford
Mr. Moore
J. L. Evans
Duck Season Opens in Northern Zone Texas
The Duck Season opens in Comanche County at noon on Tuesday November 1 and closes at sundown December 31 according to a letter to City Secretary Bill Huddleston from the State Game Warden. The season aligns a compromise between state October 16 and federal December 1 opening dates.
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Texas
Comanche County
Bill Huddleston
Mrs Hampton Attends State Eastern Star Convention
Mrs. D. G. Hampton returned Thursday from Fort Worth where she attended the State Eastern Star Convention. She was accompanied home by her daughter Mrs. E. L. Thompson.
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D. G. Hampton
Fort Worth
E. L. Thompson
Comanche Set to Host Torch Light Rally for Democratic Ticket
Comanche leaders plan a mounted torch light parade and a Saturday night rally to campaign for the entire Democratic ticket. Matt Sherill and W. H. Carpenter oversee arrangements with invitations to Brownwood Dublin Stephenville Goldthwaite DeLeon and nearby towns. Over 100 horsemen expected to carry torches with a goal of 200 participants. The event includes an afternoon band concert and speeches by regional leaders, marking a major countywide drive since a three week campaign. The organizers compare the mood to the Hogg-Clark era amid Roosevelt Garner interest.
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Matt Sherill
W. H. Carpenter
Brownwood
Dublin
Stephenville
Goldthwaite
DeLeon
Comanche
W. T H.carpenter
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Jidney Road
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Ritz Theatre
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Miriam Hopkins
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mr. Hyde
We and
Tom MIX
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