Caraway Makes Fair a Success in West Texas
C M Caraway Master Farmer of Comanche County and president of the Comanche County Farmers Fair organized what is regarded as the state’s best exhibit fair. He led nine community clubs and ten 4 H clubs to unite rural groups in staging the first West Texas farmers fair with strong gate receipts and a productive, cooperative effort.
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C. M. Caraway
Comanche County
Caraway
West
Texas
Anti-Theft Association Planned in County District Court Room
Plan to form an Anti-Theft Association calls a 2:50 PM meeting in the district court room on Saturday September 24. County Agent Barton urges all interested to attend. a $1 dues fund rewards arrests of farm thieves. Members may carry an owner initial branding on poultry and turkey wings with India Ink to prove identity.
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Barton
Iran
Comanche Opens Season With 6-0 Win Over Daniel Baker Freshmen
Comanche High School defeated Daniel Baker Freshmen 6-0 as the locals opened football action before a thousand fans at the fair park. The Hill Billies stifled Baker in the first half, then moved sustained drives in the second with passes and runs to threaten the goal line.
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Comanche High School
Fair Park
Daniel Baker
Comanche
Hill Billies
B. Magness
L. E., Davis
L. T. Vaughn
L. G. Harbourn
C. Morris
R. G. Gingrich
R. T. Wyatt
RK. E. Duke
L. H. Tooms
R. H. Horang
F. B. Piper
Q. Harlow
L. E. F. Mackey
L. T. Meyers
L. G. Greer
C. Hulsey
R.G. Carpenter
R. T. Magness
R. E. McDonald
L. H. L. Mackey
R. H. Williams
F. B. A. Magness
Pulliam
Stateville
Spencer
Bartlet
Lee
Preston
Wetzel
Sullivan
Stewart
Mehaffey
King
G. Hulsey
B. Carperter
Bull Magness
Frerette
Doc Morris
Roots V Maeness
A. Magness
T. Pulliam
See us for a sizes window glass Higginbotham Lumber Yard
The notice promotes window glass sizes at Higginbotham Lumber Yard. It presents a brief ad style invitation to customers seeking glass panes and related supplies.
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Higginbotham Lumber Yard
Record Breaker Ab Jenkins Tops Transcontinental in 77 Hours
On September 2 Ab Jenkins, driving two Studebaker Commanders, broke the world transcontinental record New York to San Francisco in 77 hours 40 minutes. It marks the fourth such record in two years, with Pennzoil noted as used by all crews across three car makes. The run reached up to 85 mph on open stretches. Pennzoil’s performance is also linked to Lt. McCready’s high altitude plane flight via Chamberlin endorsements.
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Ab Jenkins
Studebaker
New York
San Francisco
R. W. Adams
Pennzoil
Chamberlin
McCready
Adams
Fifteen Cent Mare Has $250 Mules at County Fair
Webb Heathington, a teen from Duster, exhibitor in the mule division, presented twin four year old mutes that drew crowds. He bought the mare three months before she died and the mules, reborn, cost nothing until last year. He declined a $250 offer for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Heathington
Duster
Webb
Mrs. J. M. Powledge Dies In San Angelo
Mrs. J. M. Powledge died in a San Angelo sanitarium from pneumonia on September 17 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. She had lived in Lampasas and earlier in Comanche, joining the Baptist Church about twenty years ago. Survived by husband and children Mrs. T. A. Allen Audie and Ruby Powledge.
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J. M. Powledge
San Angelo
Oak Hill
Lampasas
Novit's Economy Store Ad Promotes Rugged Schoolwear
See us for school clothes for the children. Clothes built for rough wear. Novit's Economy Store advertises durable garments for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novit
Air Called Best in Fair History
The report notes top performers in an event with C. M. Care achieving first and second place, all within the fair context. The line hints at continued coverage from page one and marks notable placements within the competition.
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AIR
Shower honors Rev J L Ray parsonage dedication
About 108 attendees from Comanche Circuit Gustine and nearby points attended a traditional shower for Rev J L Ray and his family after the completion of their new parsonage Last Saturday night. Guests included four visiting pastors and a varied musical program followed by ice cream and cake Separate fair entries list 4 H Club winners hog sheep goats and poultry prizes along with field crop awards for local 4 H members and farm exhibits from Comanche area participants.
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Comanche
Gustine
J. L. Ray
Ben F. Hearn
Noel P. Wilkinson
J. M. Wynne
O. A. Morton
Nita Donako
Truth Wetzel
Little White Cottage
Miss Truth Wetzel
Nita Donaho
Lu Ella Carter
the Rosary
Marion Lucille Donaho
D. Chas. Clarke
Marion Wilkerson
Roberson Brothers Hawaiian Orchestra
Buy or trade for a home see J. R. Eanes and Company ad
Readers are directed to J. R. Eanes and Company's advertisement this week for options to buy or trade for a home. The notice emphasizes real estate opportunities and directs attention to the local listings.
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J. R. Eanes and Company
Buckner Praises Comanche Association for Donations
William Reese, treasurer of the Comanche County Baptist Association, received a letter of thanks for a generous Buckner Orphans Home collection. The note says the amount exceeds most associations offerings and praises the donors' zeal and liberality. It closes with a blessing from Hal Buckner.
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William Reese
Comanche County Baptist Association
Buckner Orphans Home
Hal F. Buckner
J. R. Eanes and Company Home Sales Promotion
Local real estate firm J. R. Eanes and Company advertises home sales and trade opportunities. The notice invites readers to explore property options and discuss purchasing arrangements with the agency.
Window glass for all sizes at Higgirbotham Lumber Yard
Higgirbotham Lumber Yard invites customers to see a full range of window glass sizes. Visit the yard for options and pricing.
See J. R. Eanes and Company's Ad This Week
Readers are invited to view the advertisement of J. R. Eanes and Company this week and then follow up with the firm for details. The notice emphasizes checking the current promotions and services offered by the local business.
Window Glass Sold At Wigginbotham's Lumber Yard
Local lumber firm Wigginbotham's Lumber Yard advertises all sizes of window glass for sale at its yard.
Leases Active Near Gosby Well and Sipe Springs Drilling
Increased lease selling and exploration activity reported near Gosby and Sipe Springs. Corby and Graham wells advance with spudding planned. Amarado drills at Payne lease depth with one more test likely. W S Edwards confirms survey work, while connections to gas lines feed fuel for resumed drilling.
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Pounds
Suez
Corby
Sipe Springs
W S. Edwards
Amarado
Payne
Graham
Local race gains traction for tax posts and precinct seat
Political circles note definite decisions by Jack McGuire for Tax Collector and George W Coker for Commissioner Precinct No 1. Tom Robinett from De Leon is reportedly eyeing Tax Assessor though no formal statement has been made.
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Jack McGuire
George W. Coker
Tom Robinett
de Leon
Robinett
School Opens At Robinson Springs
The Robinson Springs Consolidated School District No. 76 opened September 12 with 48 pupils, 30 from the old Concord district. Classes paused after the first day to help in the fields, then resumed September 19. Faculty: Arthur Adams principal, Miss Washburn intermediate, Miss Brumbelow primary, Miss Robinson beginners. The Concord building was moved to the grounds and fitted for beginners.
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Robinson Springs Consolidated
Old Concord
Arthur Adams
Washburn
Brumbelow
Robinson
Chevrolet Auto Caravan to Parade in Co manche Thursday
A Chevrolet caravan of twenty five trucks including a power fire truck will visit Co manche on Thursday September 29. It will parade and demonstrate on the public square from 10 to 12 oclock and include an exhibition of firefighting. The group travels from Flint Michigan and will be led by Mr Howard assistant manager for Texas and Chevrolet salesmen. Demonstrations continue at Higginbotham’s Garage sales rooms.
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Comanche
Flint
Michigan
Howard
Texas
Chevrolet
Higginbotham
Window Glass at Higgin Bothams Lumber Yard
A brief notice reports window glass available at Higgin Bothams Lumber Yard. Details include stock type and pickup or delivery options for local customers.
Crown Manufacturing Rep Sells Garber-Alvis Overalls in Comanche
W. C. Smith for Crown Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati visited Comanche on Tuesday and sold Garner-Alvis a set of overalls guaranteed not to rip fade or shrink.
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W. C. Smith
Crown Manufacturing Company of
Cincinnati
Comanche
Garner-Alvis
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Ima Drennan
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Otis Fields
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Higginbothams
Comanche ‘Milling Company
J. R. Sledge
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Willie Stewart
Terrell Texas
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