Comanche Funeral Home Project Advances With Modern Facility
Work on the Comanche Funeral Home resumes Tuesday. The new facility will feature a modern air conditioned chapel for 200, a transferred Higginbotham equipment set, and a reorganized management under Porter B. Franks. The structure aims to support Comanche’s growing needs and marks a notable local business development.
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Comanche
Manche
Porter B. Franks
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Higginbotham’s
Franks
Higinbotham
J. Williams
Mranks
Citizensip
Zion Hill Church Wins 66th Annual Oomanche Baptist Session
Zion Hill Church was awarded the 66th annual session of the Oomanche Baptist Association for 1940 at the conclusion of a two day meeting held last week at Sweetwater Church. The Sweetwater gathering was described as one of the most successful in recent years with all officers rejected including T. N. Carter moderator D. E. Nabers clerk M. Reese treasurer and D. D. Lidwell cor secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Hill Church
Omanche Baptist Association
Sweetwater
T. N. Carter
D. E. Nabers
Clers
M. Reese
D. D. Lidweil
Three Fined On Speeding Charges
Three motorists were charged with speeding in Justice George Wetzel's Court last week. A. V. Tatum paid a fine and cost of 14.50 dollars, Calvin Barnes paid 14.50 dollars, and R. F. Erwin paid 14.50 dollars.
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George Wetzel
A. V. Tatum
Calvin Barnes
R. F. Erwin
Proctor School To Open Monday For Eight Months
Proctor School will open Monday for an eight months term according to Perry Moring in his second year as superintendent. Teachers include Moring, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vinson, Marcelle Shults, Evan Miller, and Mrs. Grace Nichols. Work on the new school building was scheduled to begin today for Saturday.
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Proctor School
Monay
Perry Moring
S. Moring
Harry Vinson
Marcelle Shults
Evan Miller
Grace Nichols
Tippitt Well Receives Third Nitroglycerin Shot
The Tippitt Well was given a third nitroglycerin shot this week but results remain undetermined. W. Byford of Comanche delivered five apples weighing about a pound each, raised near Comanche. Dr A J Gray was chosen to replace the late Judge J H McMillan, with Elva Baxter and other teachers filling vacancies. Ruth Long of Comanche and Clarence Ellis of Lowell Arizona married at nine thirty this evening. W Earner blacksmith in Comanche invites read or drive into shop.
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W. Byford
Comanche
A. J. Gray
J. H. McMillan
W. . Carner
Coman
Hundreds Gather for Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention
Comanche crowds, including Cecil Horton, expect a large turnout for the County Quartet Singing Convention tonight at the Comanche High School auditorium. Noted quartets from neighboring counties are planned to perform and the venue should have ample seating.
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Comanche
Cecil Horton
Comanche High School
County Not To Discount Early Tax Payments
County Not To Discount Early Tax Payments Comanche County will not join with the State in allowing a discount for early payments of taxes. County Judge R. E. M. Charen notes the Commissioners Court has taken no action. The State offers 3 percent in October, 2 percent in November, 1 percent in December. The Legislature intended the reduction in all divisions, but the Attorney General ruled local approval needed. The City of Comanche will not allow the discount, says City Secretary Hardie Jones. Tax Collector P. A. Pettit says state tax cannot be paid without county tax.
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Comanche County
R. 8. M.charen
Commissioners Court
School Board
Comanche
Hardie Jones
P. A. Pettit
Six Bales of Cotton Ginned in Comanche County
Six bales of cotton have been ginned and weighed here, according to C F Denny, Public Weigher. With low acreage, the three Comanche gins schedule ginning on Tuesdays and Fridays, predicting about 1,000 bales marketed this fall. The first two bales were ginned August 19, with J T Smart of near Comanche and G A Tischler of Priddy bringing in the first 1939 Comanche County cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Denny
Comanche
J. T. Smart
G. A. Tischler
Priddy
Comanche County
Dove Season Opens September 15 in Comanche County
Dove season in Comanche County runs September 15 through November 15 as part of the Southern Zone. The North Zone opens September 1 to October 31, while the South Zone spans September 15 to November 15. Local hunters report plentiful doves this season and anticipate a strong hunt.
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Comanche County
Texas
Starr's Store under remodeling on East Side Square
Work progresses on remodeling the McDonald building on East Side Square where J. I. Starr will open a variety store soon. Goods have begun arriving fixtures are being installed and stock is being arranged.
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McDonald
J. I. Starr
Comanche County Showcased as Diversified Heart of Texas
The Diversified Agriculture display in Abilene spotlights Comanche and its county as major producers of watermelons turkeys fruits grapes pecans and peanuts. The Heart of Texas district outlines 17 counties with large cotton livestock wheat and dairy output and $142 million in wholesale sales. Comanche explains its origin name 1856 and notes populations and amenities while highways cross at Comanche.
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Comanche
Comanche County
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Resource and Museum Institute
Abilene
Booth
Heart of
Texas
Hill Country
Frath
Coleman
Brown
Hamilton
Bosque
Mills
McCulloch
San Saba
Lampasas
Coryell
McLennan
Mason
Llano
Burnet
Gillespie
Blanco
New Jersey
John Henry Brown
U. S
U. S. Highway 67
Highway 36 Annual Meeting at Gustine on Sept 14
The Highway 36 Association will hold its annual meeting in Gustine on Thursday September 14. A basket picnic for about 100 guests is planned with reports on progress and a new bridge opening over the South Leon River in the afternoon. Lamkin and Hamilton areas will be well represented as discussions cover extending Highway 36 from Macksville. Sam Todd named general chairman of the Gustine committee.
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Gustine
Highway 36 Association
South
Leon River
Highway Commission
Lamkin
Hamilton
Macksville, S. B
Texas Turkeys Penalized For Poor Finish
A. H. Demke of Stephenville cites Texas turkey producers facing 4 to 6 cents a pound penalty in Eastern markets. Demke, secretary of the Texas Poultry Federation, notes prices lag national Thanksgiving levels and urges study to improve quality.
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Texas
John Dillon
Community Public Service Company
Star-Telegram
A. H. Demke
Coultryman
Stephenville
United States
Texas Poultry Federation
City to Build Lake Eanes Caretaker House
The City of Comanche will start a six room rock veneer caretaker home at Lake Eanes next week. Located north of the spillway near the Old Corn Court House, Mayor M Coleman says the project will be self liquidating within four years through reduced pump upkeep costs. The house should be ready for the caretaker by early October.
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Comanche
Lake Eanes
Corn Court House
M. Coleman
Coleman
Gustine School opens 1939 40 term greeted by new teachers
Gustine School began its 1939-40 term on Monday September 4 with strong attendance. Superintendent Miller welcomed students and teachers and introduced two new staff members Dorcethy Couch English Brownwood High School and E V McCarty assistant coach. Rev McGinnis and Rev Greebon spoke, urging patrons to visit and offer feedback.
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Gustine School
Miller
Dorcethy D. Couch
Brownwood
E. V. McCarty
McGinnis
Greebon
Two Fined Here In Liquor Trials
Ellie Cloud of Comanche and Elza Billingslea of Gustine were fined this week in the Comanche County Court for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor. Cloud was convicted and fined 100 dollars plus costs. Billingslea was convicted on the same charge and for repetition, receiving a 200 dollar fine plus costs.
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Ellie Cloud
Comanche
Elza Billingslea
Gustine
Higginbothams Win City Softball Title in 1939
Higginbothams defeated the Fagan team 15 to 5 in the fifth deciding game to claim the city softball championship for 1939. Both teams had tied the regular schedule, each beating Dudley and W.O.W. and each winning two playoff games before the final.
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Fagan
Higginbotham
Dudley
W.O.W
Comanche County Pioneer Reunion Highlights Local Schools
Comanche schools opened to 858 enrollments, with high school projections near 250. Three campuses totaled 308, 270, and 280 on opening day as band director Harmon Howard plans a leave for graduate studies and a new director may be appointed. Band hall veneer approved for rock construction starting October, NYA order pending.
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W. Z. Compton
Comanche High School
Comanche
West Ward
Harmon Howard
North Texas State Teachers College
NYA
San Antonio
Happenings Of Years Ago In Comanche County History
J R Eanes presents earlier Texas history noting Comanche County’s 1856 creation and early routes. He cites Coronado’s 1541 through Logan’s Gap, the 1849 military road from Fort Gates to Camp Colorado, and Cross’s 1850s freight journeys. The piece recalls settlers, the old Fort Phantom Hill road, and first settlements paving westward expansion.
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Comanche County
Robert T. Hill
Texas
Coronado
Logan's Gap
Fort Games
Gatesville
Camp Colorado
Coleman
Phantom Hill
Camp Cooper
Belknap
Griffin
Fort Chadbourne
San Angelo
F. Marion Cross
Mountain Creek
Colorado
Brazos
Dodge City
Texas Pacific Railroad
Memphis
el Paso
Fort Phantom Hill
McCoy and
Carymple
Bell and Coryell
Central Texas
Cross
East Texas
Jesse Mercer
F. M. Collier
B. J. Helmsley
Joseph Hicks
F. H. Neely
Heavy peanut movement under way in Comanche County
Comanche County starts its first heavy movement of the 1939 peanut crop. Walter Durham of Dunham Pecan and Peanut Plant says the week marks the heaviest movement of the season and peak trade will come in about two months. Yields locally are lower than Gustine, Proctor, and De Leon, but prices hold near ninety cents per bushel.
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Comanche County
Walter Durham
Dunham Pecan and
Durham
Charity Softball Game For Firemen Fund
A charity softball game is set for Monday night at the local ball park featuring the local firefighters against the Comanche business men. All proceeds go to the Firemen's Christmas Fund to buy presents for the needy.
Maurice Hoffman Now a Licensed Lawyer and Store Manager
Maurice Hoffman now a licensed lawyer after passing the bar with high grades following his two UT degrees. He will remain in Comanche as manager of the Hoffman store until his ill father Charles Hoffman can resume work.
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Maurice Hoffman
University of Texas
Hoffman
Comanche
Charles Hoffman
Ike Phifer To Build New Residence Here
Work began Tuesday morning on a new six room frame house for Mr and Mrs Ike Phifer. The residence sits on the former Clem ons and Martin lot on Sidney Street in front of the Joe Marshall home.
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Ike Phifer
Clemons and Martin
Sidney Street
Joe Marshall
Klingman Housewarming Hosted by Central Christian
Dr and Mrs C C Klingman were honored with a house warming and shower Tuesday night. Guests gathered at the Cox home then proceeded to the Klingman residence for the event with Central Christian Church members and friends in attendance.
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C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
A. P. Cox
Klingman
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Zion Hill
Starr
Os&ne
Heart OF Texas
Wicc
Clark Coursey
WTCC
Higginbothams
Pioneer
J. R. Eanes
Mrs. Klingman
New Majestic Theatre
Pat O’brien
Joan Blondellin
Kokomo
Monterey
Hoosier
Adventures OF Tom Sawyer
Tommy Kelly
Ad May Robson
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GORD
Ritz Brothers
THUR
Robert Taylor
Hedy LaMarr
Lady OF the
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