Comanche Seeks Rail Line to Boost Oil Era Growth
R F Holloway of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce argues a railroad from Comanche to Eastland via De Leon and Desdemona would attract oil-field workers and new enterprises, boosting property values and drawing residents seeking a progressive, well-connected town. He says lack of rail and road access hinders growth and urges community support to secure the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Holloway
Comanche
Holloway
Eastland
de Leon
Desdemona
Judge Arnold Takes Enforced Vacation After Nail Injury
Judge J. H. Arnold of the 52nd district court injured by stepping on a nail. He continued work until Wednesday evening before returning to Gatesville for rest. The bar elected Jerome P. Kearby as special judge during Arnold's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Arnold
52Nd District Court
Gatesville
Jerome P. Kearby
State funds awarded to 43 Comanche county schools
State aid under the Thirty sixth legislature provisions extends terms for county schools. In Comanche county the office of Mrs. J E Deely reports $17 015 allocated to 48 schools so far with several applications pending. Listed are multiple Six Seven and Eight month schools with varied amounts for each.
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Texas
Comanche County
J. E. Deely
Hebron
Shiloh
Armstrong
Pounds
Walnut
Bibb
Suez
Indian Mountain
Cotton Grove
Dingler
Soda Springs
Ninevah
Trinity
Brooks
Gum Springs
Live Oak Grove
Swan Hill
Hicks Corner
Robinson Springs
Vandyke
Oliver Springs
Mt. Pleasant
Liberty
Willow Branch
Wilson
Graham Chapel
Imola
Sabana
Elm Grove
Ebenezer
Newburg
Maxville
Duster
Mountain View
Beattie
Arbor Springs
Sidney
Energy
Buffalo
Cox
Downing
Cathey
Oak Grove
Democrat
Grand Jury Report for October Term 1919
The grand jury for the October term 1919 of Comanche County District Court reports 25 indictments from ten days of service. They note rising crime, especially Sunday law violations across most precincts, and urge stricter future investigation. They warn against penny matching games and thank court officials for courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
J. H. Arnold
Judicial District of
D. T. Lindley
C. L. Odell
Comanche High Grid Schedule Set for Upcoming Season
Comanche High announces a five game slate with dates and road trips to Hico Gatesville Brownwood Cisco and De Leon. The schedule opens Saturday November 1 at Hico and closes Thursday November 27 Thanksgiving at home against De Leon.
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Comanche
Hico High
Hico
Gatesville High
Brownwood High
Brownwood
Cisco High
Cisco
de Leon High
Breckenridge resident urges Comanche road project
Tom Stephens of Breckenridge visits Comanche and urges neighbors to pursue the road improvement. He argues that timely action reflects pride and progress as citizens, warning that delaying could stall the community and hinder future opportunities.
Child of Mr and Mrs Sanford Dies
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sanford died Wednesday night. The family receives sympathy from friends in Comanche during this bereavement.
Proven Oil Area at Desdemona Extended
George McQuaid reports from Desdemona that oil found at deeper horizons beyond the established field and its extension into Erath and Comanche counties could make the Desdemona field a leading Texas crude producer. Wells show strong stamina as testing rises in Comanche and Erath with new drilling campaigns underway and several wells advancing toward depth targets.
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George McQuaid
Jakehamon
Desdemona
Erath
Comanche Counties
Texas
Comanche
Comanche County
Red Cross Membership Drive Set Across Nation
The Red Cross launches a nationwide membership drive from Sunday November 2 to Armistice Day November 11. Goal is 20 million in the United States and 2 million in the Southwestern Division covering Missouri Kansas Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. Membership costs one dollar with one million volunteers to assist before the drive opens.
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Red Cross
United States
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
National Relief Agency
Special Train To Waco Cotton Palace Saturday
Cotton Belt runs a 4 10 a m Comanche to Waco special for Cotton Palace visitors returning at 9 30 p m arriving 10 a m. Saturday program includes Better Baby Conference at 9 30 a m Traveling men parade 11 30 a m concert Pat Conway band 2 30 to 4 30 p m football Southwestern U vs Baylor U 2 30 p m Coliseum soloists 7 30 to 9 30 p m dancing Coliseum 8 p m livestock judging Aberdeen Angus Red Poll and exhibits John L Spurlin calls the fair better than ever.
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Cotton Belt
Comanche
Waco
Cotton Palace
Pat Conway
Coliseum
Southwestern University
Baylor University
Cotton Palace Museum
Royal Hippodrome
Grandstand
Aberdeen
John L. Spurlin
First Oil Shipment From Sipe Springs Reported
A man returning from Sipe Springs said the Moorman well’s first oil shipment was made this week. Ten tank cars were loaded Thursday after pipeline completion, enabling marketing begun only recently since September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipe Springs
Moorman
PTA Sees 225 New Members Reported
The Parent-Teachers Association reported 225 new members after a Friday meeting at the West Ward building. Mrs. M. K. Witt and Mrs. Wallace Waggoner led the membership committee.
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Parent-Teachers Association
West Ward
M. K. Witt
Wallace Waggoner
Comanche Girl Weds Dallas Executive in Waco Ceremony
Miss Zelah V. Pate daughter of E B Pete Comanche and San Antonio married Thursday in Waco to Gene Alexander superintendent of the Brown Cracker and Candy Company of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelah V. Pate
E. B. Pete
Comanche
San Antonio
Waco
Gene Alexander
Dallas
Brown Cracker and Candy Company
Briscoe Case Window Opens With November Trial Date
District court notes continued activity this week with civil cases. Nathan Briscoe murder case set for November 17 with special venue of 108 men. Numerous dismissals judgments and divorces recorded, including Salter divorce and Northcutt custody ruling, as October term proceeds.
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District Court
Grand Jury
Nathan Briscoe
J. R. Groves
W. W. Silk
M. J. Salter
Etta Salter
E. Osborne
M. B. Finklestine
M. A. Land
Pleasant M. Miller
Exparte Mary Graham
William Barton
Dock Barton
Robert Smith
Empire Gas and Fuel Company
Platt-Stamey Co
The
Texas Harvester Co
W. F. Donaho Etux
Lessie Northcutt
John L. Northcutt
West Nuptials Tie Ranger Couple To Comanche Roots
Lee West and Leon Lee wed Miss Roxie West of Ranger in a Saturday ceremony. The groom is the son of W. E. Lee and the bride, Green West, are listed as Ranger and Comanche area residents.
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Lee West
Leon Lee
Roxie West
Ranger
Comanche
Mr. Lee
W. E. Lee
City
Green West
Studio Changes Hands on West Main Street
D. D. and W. T. Jackson sold the photograph studio on West Main street, bought from A. D. Backstrom about a month ago, to A. M. Heflin of this city who will continue the business at the same stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D
W. T. Jackson
West Main Street
A. D. Backstrom
A. M. Heflin
Kodak sale at Dixon’s Oral Shop in Comanche
Second hand kodaks offered cheap at Dixon's Oral Shop in Comanche Texas. The brief notice advertises affordable used cameras to local buyers.
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Dixon’s Oral Shop
Comanche
Texas
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Brookfield Butter
Thomas & Moody Meat Market
Arnold
Tom Stephens
Breckenridge
Pate
Starkie
Comanche Oil Association
Black Lime Oil Company
Fleming
Texida Oil Company
Russell Oil Company
Whech
A. J. Dillard
Farmers and Merchants State Bank of
Gustine
Mass
J. R. Eanes
Waco Cotton Palace
Briscoe
Venice
Wimbise & CO
Nale
Royalties Istate
Childress
Sipe Springs, Texar
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