Indians Open Grid Play Tonight
The County Baptist Association held its sixty seventh session at Robinson Springs Church on Sept 3 with Moderator T N Carter re-elected and officers Nabers Reese and Starnes chosen. The assembly praised Robinson Springs hosts and urged churches to win souls for Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Baptist Association
Robinson Springs Church
Ty Baptist Association
Robinson Springs Baptist Church
T. N. Carter
E. G. Gregory
Bros. D. FE. Na
Christ
Robinson Springs
Mount Pleasant
Dove Season Opens September 16 In District
Game Warden Wood announced the dove season runs forty two days from Tuesday September 16 to Monday October 27. The possession limit is twelve birds at any time, with legal penalties for exceeding it. All guns must be plugged to three shells and hunters must carry their license when outside their home county. Reports indicate abundant doves and good conditions, though ample water may slow hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Bramlette Moves from Austin to San Angelo
Former Superintendent J. D. Bramlette relocates from Austin to San Angelo and joins the educational division of the NYA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bramlette
Austin
San Angelo
Mr. Bramlette
The
NYA
USO Drive Urges Strong Support for Soldiers Welfare
A wartime appeal from J B Allcorn as U S O drives ask for donations within days to meet quotas. The letter urges full cooperation for the comfort and entertainment of troops in camps near remote villages and stresses the impact of free will contributions on morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organizations
Gustine PTA Reorganized With New Officers
Gustine P T A met Friday with a large crowd and installed officers including President Merl Alsup and Vice President D Johnston. A committee will meet the school board about hot lunches as the group enters its affiliated year and plans a future play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine P.T.A
Merl Alsup
D. Johnston
Roland Miller
Miss White
Leona Allen
Paul Whitton
R. M. McGinnis
G. M. Greebon
Bob Allen
Mrs. W. E. Cox Dies in Lamesa
Mrs. W. E. Cox formerly Millie Huddleston and sister of the late Hilis Huddleston died at her Lamesa home last week. Funeral services were held there Friday. She leaves three children Aubrey Carl and W E Cox Jr two sisters Mrs W P Willis of Lubbock and Mrs Mary Langston of Canyon plus a sister Mrs W C Speck who died last July 25.
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W. E. Cox
Hilis Huddleston
Lamesa
Huddleston
Cox
Millie Huddleston
Sidney
H. P. Huddleston
Aubrey
Carl Cox
W. E. Cox, Jr
W. P
Sohpi) Willis
Littlefield
Mary Langston
Canyon
W. C. Speck
Stephens announce birth of son William Rhea Jr
Mr and Mrs Stephens announce the birth of a son William Rhea Jr on Tuesday at 9:00 am in a Brownwood hospital. The baby weighed eight and a half pounds. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens of Comanche and Mr. and Mrs. J Galloway of Brownwood. Mother and baby are well and staying in Brownwood with her mother until they can return to Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stephens
William Rhka Jr
Brownwood
William Rhea Jr
Jack Stephens
Comanche
J. ©. Galloway
Wil
Service Beauty Salon Opening Proposed
The Service Drug Store plans to install a beauty salon to be known as the Service Beauty Salon. A roafi structure is being erected to house the business with Mrs Hasley in charge.
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Ser@jice Drug Store
Roafi
Hasley
City to Texas Telephone Co. for Modern System Upgrade
City officials vote to urge Texas Telephone Co to install a modern central telephone system and raise rates if needed to meet franchise obligations. Proposals highlight aging equipment dating to 1903 04 with demand for up to date service while residents and patrons seek improved reliability. Local residents from Imperis California visit relatives including Mrs J M Brown, linking community ties.
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Texas Is Operating
Helmsley
the Telephone Co
Texas Teleiy
Comanche
Wyatt Life
Sherman
Texas
The
Telephone Co
First Peanuts Marketed Here in Comanche
Homer Collins, farmer in Fairview, marketed the first 1941 peanuts in Comanche, selling 200 bushels from 6.5 acres at $1.12 per bushel. No. 3 grade weighed into a local bumper crop with numbers toward 10 or 11 million pounds expected this fall. No. 1 peanuts bring $1.32. Comanche County leads state peanut production with strong yields anticipated. Walter Durham, local buyer, notes continuing good prospect for peanut yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Collins
Fairview
Comanche
Walter Durham
Collins
Comanche County
Durham
Seining Lawful In County Statement by Rep Howington
Representative Frank Howington and D. C. Bailey left Comanche Monday to join the Legislature special session called by Governor Coke Stevenson. Howington issued a comment clarifying that seining was not prohibited in Comanche County and quoted the law amendments to assert an emergency and public necessity to suspend three readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howington
D. C. Bailey
Sargeant-at-arms
Comanche
Coke Stevenson
Howington
Comanche County
Piggly Wiggly in Goldthwaite Damaged by Fire
The Piggly Wiggly at Goldthwaite owned by W. H. Thate of Comanche and Floyd Blair of Goldthwaite was badly damaged by fire Monday night. Loss estimated at 6000 to 7000 dollars, partly insured. Cause undetermined. CC Camp enrolment applications will be sent from here and the camps next Tuesday, per Mrs. Ernestine Arthur, Welfare Worker. Call her office for details.
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Goldthwaite
W. H. Thate
Comanche
Floyd Blair
Ernestine Arthur
Indebtedness Of City Explained In Comanche
The city’s bonded debt totals $183 500 with interest pushing the full amount to about $282 105 under a calendar by Mayor W C House. The annual payoff this year is $16 427 and the peak year is next year at $27 032. The mayor’s table provides detailed yearly debt data for taxpayers to study.
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Comanche
W. C
House
Comanche Public Schools Open Term With 851 Attendance
Comanche Public Schools opened Monday for the new term with 851 attending and an expected rise to 1000 within two weeks. Enrollment by school shows High School 324, Grammar 258, West Ward 269, with W. W. Hanna of De Leon elected director of vocational agriculture to complete the faculty. Hanna, 1936 De Leon High graduate, earned his degree from Texas A and M in 1940 and taught last year at Harper near Fredericksburg.
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Comanche
West Ward
W. W. Hanna
de Leon
Hanna
de Leon High School
Texas A. & M. College
Harper
Fredericksburg
W. Z. Compton
C. E. Evans
San Marcos
A. W. Evans
Educational Department
Texas Tech
Dr. Evans
T. G. Harris
Normal
County Tax Rate Set At 64 Cents
The Comanche County tax rate is set at 64 cents this year up from 53 cents last year. District No 1 includes Highway 10 at 8 cents and District No 18 from the Erath County line to Dublin at 12 cents. Estimated revenue is 113600 dollars with expenses around 108738.78 leaving a 4861 dollar reserve for delinquencies and contingencies. The total valuation is the county’s lowest in five years at 8243438 dollars versus prior years.
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Comanche County
Erath County
Dublin
Revival Ends Sunday at Local Church of Christ
A eight day revival led by Minister Andrew Morris of Clyde closes with Sunday night services. Tonight's subject is The Common Salvation followed by Recreation For Christians on Saturday night Robbing God on Sunday morning and Jonah In Whale College on Sunday night. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
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Church of Christ
R. C. Ledbetter
Andrew Morris
Clyde
God
Jonah
Whale College
Comanche High matches Santa Anna in 1941 season opener
Comanche Indians host Santa Anna Mountaineers at local park at 8 pm as seven lettermen start. Coach Prater expects strong running from Coker and Munroe with key linemen Edwards Eoff and Spears leading the line. Band in new uniforms and a halftime show by Director Kilpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School Indians
Santa Anna Mountaineers
Indians
Pratler
Santa Anna
Coker
Munroe
Mountaineers
Weldon Edwards
Hubert Eoff
Donald Spears
Comanche High Sehest Band
Kilpatrick
Comanche
Spears
Wa~goner
Downs
England
Clain
Cups
Haynes
Turney
Brannan
Arthur
Kerley
Jackson
Davis
Stockmen Organize Agricultural Club Here in September Meet
Several stockmen and farmers meet at the County Court House on September 4 to form an agricultural club. County Agent N. E. Scudder urges youth involvement and discusses AAA programs. Temporary officers are elected with plans for a second meeting September 11 and a naming committee appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
N. RE. Scudder
Walter Fritis
van Dyke
Ihe
Court House
Troy Pettit
Lloyd Fritts
Methodist Meeting Begins at Sipe Springs Church
A weeklong Methodist revival opens Sunday at Sipe Springs Church with Rev. Brown of Pioneer delivering sermons. Everyone is invited to attend. J H Martin of Stephenville, formerly with Clemonster of Comanche, recently joined Reid Motor Co as bookkeeper.
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Methodist Meeting
Sipe Springs Church
Sipe Springs Methodist Church
Rev. Brown
Pioneer
J. H. Martin
Stephenvilke
Clemonster Company
Comanche
Reid Motor Ca
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J. B. Allcorn
U.S.O. Drive For Funds
Ted Gouldy
Fort Worth
KGKO
Gustine Pta
Mrs. Stephens
Cadet McGuire
Kelle
U. S
Tull McGuire
Young McGuire
Johnnie Northcutt
Gus
J. Stark
Kelley Field
McGuire
Daniel Baker College
Gustine High School
Texaselephone Co
Modern Re
W. — House
Rep
Texas Session Law Service
47Th
Church of Christ Revival
Comanche High School
Doc Ruhmann
Asst. Co
J. E. Vineyard
R. L. Bowman
Starr
Dennis Morgan
Jane Wyatt
Pinto Basin
James Ellison
Lucille Ball
Richard Carlson -In
Ronald Coleman
Anna Lee
Caroline
Old Majestic Theatre
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