Jury acquits? no, life sentence given in Hamilton case
Dick Hazzard was sentenced to life in prison by a Hamilton jury after a four hour trial period. The case began Monday, arguments followed the judge's charge, and the verdict was delivered Monday night. Attys Stubblefield and Edison, with assistants, argued for a new trial previously granted by the appellate court.
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Dick Hazzard
Hamilton
Hazzard
Stubblefield
Arthur Edison
F. C. Jay
de Leon
Tom L. Robinson
Gib Callaway
Velma Bankhead
Joe Edison
The Year’s Rainfall in Comanche Summary
Comanche recorded 2.43 inches of rain Thursday night and 1.98 inches Saturday night. The year’s heaviest rains occurred in April and May, with notable totals in May 30 and earlier May dates. January through March totals were under two inches, while April reached 4.90 inches and June was driest with 0.63 inches. August had no measurable rainfall.
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Comanche
Ar@l
Rubber stamps offered by Comanche Chief and Peerless Produce
An ad lists rubber dating stamps and test charges on sweet cream at Peerless Produce Co. The Comanche Chief markets low prices and best grade ties for rubber stamps.
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Peerless Produce Co
Comanche Chief
Cotton ginning figures for Comanche County in 1929
The report records 303 bales of cotton ginned in Comanche County from the 1929 crop before Sept 1, compared with 93 bales ginned by Sept 1, 1928.
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Comanche County
Comanche Court Defers Highway 10 Right of Way Purchases
The Comanche County Commissioners defer securing right of way for Highway 10 from Comanche to the Erath line citing high land prices. They note about 15 000 dollars available and say no funds remain for construction, despite tentative federal and state financing plans. Judge W T House and others report ongoing discussions with the Highway Commission.
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Commisioners Court
W. T. House, Co
T. A. Ward
Tom Patton
Grady Howell
H. S. Freeman
Highway Commission
Commissioners Court
Comanche
Brown County
The
Federal Department
W T. House
Judge House
Pittman Heads Lions Group in De Leon Meeting
K. J. Pittman of De Leon was elected Group President and J. D. Tate of De Leon named secretary at the first session of the Lions Group 40 in Hamilton. The next group meeting will be in October on the third Tuesday.
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Hamilton
Lions
Ridgeway
Comanche
K. J. Pittman
de Leon
J. D. Tate
W. H. Pierce
Menard
W. C. Webb
Chicago
J. IL. Weaver
W. W. Nance
Court Members Demand Fair Price for Right-of-Way
The court says they cannot provide the required right-of-way unless a more reasonable price is secured, signaling ongoing negotiations over eminent domain.
Legion Meeting Call for All Members in Reese Office
A call meeting of all American Legion members is scheduled in Tom Reese's office on Tuesday night September 17 at 8 o'clock. Post commander urges attendance.
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American Legion
Tom &. Reese
Roby businessman buys Palace Service Station
Testeller of Roby purchased the Palace Service Station from W A McGlothlin on Monday and took charge Wednesday. McGlothlin has not announced plans but will remain in Comanche.
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Anv
Roby
Palace
W. A. McGlothlinn
McGlothlin
Comanche
Sidney Plans Increase in School Plant Expansion
Superintendent J B Cooper reports near completion of summer improvements at Sidney School. After Stag Creek voters consolidated with Sidney, the former church building’s lumber funded additions. A new Home Economics lab and extra classroom rise, each with own library, plus upgraded shop for boys industrial work, align with State guidance.
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Sidney
J. B. Cooper
Stag Creek
Sidney School Board
Stage Creek
State Department of Education
Coober
Mohair yields grow as Comanche County goats prosper
Comanche County's mohair crop this fall is expected to bring about 10000 dollars. Oscar Calla wr reports the county has around 10000 goats with shearing near completion averaging just over two pounds per head. Mohair price runs about 50 cents a pound. Several ranchers, including Callaway Chilton Gray Mackey Albin Livingston, report strong production with per head averages from 2 to 3.5 pounds and rising goat ownership.
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Comanche County
Oscar Callawr
CaNawy
Callaway
John B. Chilton
D. A. J. Gray
Newburg
J. K. Mackey
Bur Albin
C. PL
Livingston
Meg Jackson
Stersee
Coman I
Chiltom
R. L. Lane Slaning
Cotton Receipts Reach 424 Bales at Comanche Yard
Four hundred twenty four bales of cotton were weighed at the Comanche Cotton Yard Thursday at three o'clock, compared with 176 bales on the same date in 1928.
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Comanche
Two Schools Open Monday
The Comyn Public School begins Monday September 16 under Superintendent Sam Chatham with principal Mrs Chatham and teachers Miss Shawn Miss Gladys Wright Home Economics A B Emmons vocational agriculture and grade teachers Pearl Ollie Sloan Mollie Jewell Grisham. Newbury School also opens nine months September 16 with Spencer George as superintendent and staff Lou Singleton principal Mrs Spencer George Willie Miller.
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Comyn
Sam Chatham
Chatham
Shawn
Gladys’ Wright
A. B. Emmons
Pearl
Ollie Sloan
Mollie and
Jewell Grisham
Newbury School
Moonday
Spencer George
Lou Singleton
Mise Willie Miller
Wagner to Open New Grocery in Comanche
Joe Wagner will open a new grocery store in Comanche next week in the former Coker’s Grocery building. He previously operated Home Grocery in the area.
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NEW Grocery
Joe Wagner
Comanche
Coker'’s Grocery
Mr. Wagner
Radio Ever Ready B Battery and Cunningham Tubes Ad
An archival ad promotes Radio Ever Ready B batteries and Cunningham Tubes from Howard Motor Co. It highlights battery reliability and tube efficiency for radio sets. The notice targets radio enthusiasts and local shoppers seeking durable power and performance.
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Howard Motor
Gustine Gains New Weekly Paper by former Dublin editor
The Gustine News launched in Gustine last week under editor C. S. Adams, who previously worked at Dublin. Gustine had lacked a local paper since spring 1928 when the Gustine Tribune suspended publication. The notice also promotes Peerless Produce Coe seeking poultry dairy items.
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Gustine News
Gustine
C. S. Adams
Dublin
Gustine Tribune
Holt resigns as night watchman after three years
Ben Holt resigns as night watchman effective September first after three years of service. At a meeting, W. H. Rowland is chosen chairman and A. P. Cox secretary. A committee including Hart Shoemaker N. N. Durham and S. J. Hicks will hire a replacement. Peerless Produce Co purchases sweet cream and sour.
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Ben Holt
W. H. Rowland
A. P. Cox
Hart Shoemaker
N. N. Durham
S. J. Hicks
Mr. Holt
Peerless Produce Co
Wells Near Comanche Move to Test Drilling
Work on a 3300 foot test 1 2 miles southwest of Comanche progresses with a bee gun and rig completed. Fred Fiste and associates plan a Star rig for the test on a block in Comanche county. The first well sits near the southeast corner about two miles east of the Bryson home. R J Mitchell and Co of Colesman drillers on contract.
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Comance
Fred F.iste
Varras
William Supert
F the Bry
R. J. Mitchell and Co of
Colesman
Comanche Students Flock to Colleges for Autumn Term
Comanche youth prepare for the new school year with students headed to Southwestern University Georgetown University of Texas and a range of institutions including the Medical College in Galveston Denton and Fort Worth campuses. Names listed include Berta Gowan Glen Story Judith Clarke George Hutsey Russell Lane Paul Luker Grace Bright Simmons Hattie Mae Hampton Troy Cauley and many others.
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Comanche
Southwestern Univesity
Georgetown
Berta Gowan
Glen Story
Clarissa
Jes
Emert
Judith Clarke
University of Texas
George Hutsey
William Cauley
Josephing Anthony
Wendell Herring
Jim Eanes Reese
Faye Gilbresth
Walees Holloman
Johnsie
Uminge Fam
Veston
Russell Lane
Eugene Anthony
School of Mines
Miss Hockiday
Dallas
Editha Grace Willin
New Mexico
Roswell
Hicks Bryson
Joe
Doyle Woodward
John Doncho
Ruby Dudley
Terrill School of
Das
Mareshall Meyers
Frank Makey
Daniel Baker
S Stefa Brown
Jack Raye
Howard Payne
Ina
Fern Jackson
Webb Jenkins
Vera Gere
Texas Woman’s Callege of
FR Worth
Hat
Rains May Boost Peanut Crop In Comanche County
Comanche County farmers report respite from a three month drought as rains last week lift prospects for peanuts and late pasture. Buyers in touch with the crop expect an average yield, with rainfall varying from Gustine to lighter sections, and early estimates place potential gains in the thousands of dollars.
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Comanche County
Mersant
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Cotton Report
Prige
Majestic Theatre
Evelyn Brent
Cline Brooks
William Powell
Vitaphone PA
Dorothy Mackaill
Jacke Mulhall
Children OF the Ritz
Lon Chaney
Tom Tyler
Frankie Darro
Pratt
Horse Thieves
Studio Pests
Miese Fors
Pittman
Lions Group
Legion Meeting
Buys Palace
Peerless
Coe
Holt
Gary
Von
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