Patriotism on stage as Col Alvin Owstey to speak at fair
Colonel Alvin M Owstey of Dallas Past Commander of the American Legion will deliver a 2 30 p m patriotic address on the second day of the fair. He is noted for Democratic prominence and possible Senate bid, a polished speaker whose appearance could draw a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin M. Owstey
Dallas
American Legion
Fair Management
Owstey
United States
United States Senate
Mrs Mary McCurdy Dies After Illness in Newberg Community
Mrs Mary L McCurdy born March 1 1852 in DeKalb Alabama died Saturday at home after long illness. She married C C McCurdy and moved to Texas after their union. Survived by twelve children Nannie Allen Homer Fraiser Low More Fruma Johnson Wille Johnson Julia Cozart J W Freed J 4 and Natt McCurdy. two children C P and Addie McCurdy predeceased her. Also 31 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She joined the Baptist church in girlhood and lived a devout Christian life. Funeral Sunday at Newbury Baptist Church conducted by Dr Forrest Maddox. Burial in Albin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. McCurdy
Newberg
DeKalb County
Alabama
C. C. McCurdy
Evon
Texas
Nannie Allen
Homer Fraiser
Low More
Fruma Johnson
Wille Johnson
Julia Cozart
J. W., Freed
J. 4
Natt McCurdy
C.P
Addie McCurdy
McCurdy
The
Baptist Church
Newbury Baptist Church
Forrest Maddox
Albin Cemetery
Comanche and Gustine Band Tour for County Fair
A party of about forty five from Comanche including band members toured Gustine and surrounding towns on Tuesday promoting the Comanche County Fair and Gustine Community Fair. They performed band concerts at Gustine Lamkin Carlton Dublin Proctor and Hasse, shared a generous grove dinner near Lamkin, and received cordial welcomes and compliments at each stop.
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Comanche
Gustine
Comanche County
Lamkin
Carlton
Dublin
Proctor
Hasse
M. Boiles
Methodist Church
Hoss
George H. Wray
Wray
Fire Prevention Exhibit Planned by State Fire Marshal
G N Holton state fire marshal writes to the fair secretary promising a October 6 7 and 8 exhibit with address on fire prevention The event aims to benefit the county and educate boys and girls with lectures and demonstrations for all attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Holten
G. N. Holton
Psi Uke
Moves Beauity Parlor Down Town
The beauty parlor on Down Town De Ce Terai occupied the upstairs of a West Shiri building before moving to a new location. Bilan Werbert and Pet-Fagen’s son left last Monday for Austin to enter Texas University after studies at Tarleton College. Miss Johnsie Cunningham departed Saturday for Breckenridge for the year.
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Shiri
Bilan’ Eed Werbert Arin
Pet- Fagen
Austin
Texas University
Joh Tarleton College
Filand
University
Sub Committee Divides on Clerks Race Recount
A county Democratic subcommittee in Comanche Texas splits over authority to recount ballots from the August 28 primary. Members disagree after the attorney general’s department doubts the panel’s legal power to hear the contest and recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timer
Orove
N. A. Palmer
Attorney General's Department
Austin
Texas
A. Palmer
Comanche
Arele Fort
Connty
Cxmnet
J. C. Sutton
Wallace and Lan Issue Statement on Recount of Primary Ballots
The Democratic Executive Committee of the county explains its decision to recount the August 28 primary ballots in the County Clerk's race between Clyde Doan and John Rye Slaughter. Wallace and Lan describe their role on the four member subcommittee and justify the recount procedure agreed by the contestants.
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Clyde Coan
J. R. Slaughter
Comanche County
Miss Coan
Slewther
Board of Arbitration
Flas
County Democratic Committee
Socratic Committee
Board of Five
County Committee
Democratic Committee
Slaughter
pAugust
Whith
Clyde Doan
John Rye Slaughter
Coan
Slawenaak
Cotton Movement Gains Headway in Comanche County
The warm dry weather boosts picking as Comanche County gins report 337 bales through Wednesday afternoon. Public weigher's books show 622 bales brought to the local cotton yard by that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County Road Plan Moves Toward Completion
At the Courthouse meeting Judge Luker outlined steps to build highway No. 10 through Comanche County. A committee led by J. Pinson and others will coordinate with the county on securing right of way and securing federal and state funds. Over $80,000 is on hand with $90,000 more expected to supplement for a first class road, with plans due for approval within ten days and work to start before November first.
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J. P. Hoff
F. Anthony
J. Pinson
Rr. W. Gray
C. T. White
M. J. Saltor
A. J. Gray
F. E. Adams
PK. Mackey
G. C. Bryson
Ed Sumner
Commissioners Court
H. Doks
State Highway Department
Feed Store Reopens As Gristora Returns To Work
In Comanche the feed business sees its revival as Mr Grisem resumes duties after a period away. Garner-Algis Co announces Miss Wells from Gatesville will lead the ready-to-wear and millinery departments, bringing experience from her Gatesville team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Hoff
Miss . Wella
Gatesville
Comanche
Garner-Algis Co
Mies Wells
Comyn Fair Opens First Annual Community Event
Comyn hosts its first annual community fair on September 28 with exhibits in textiles canning livestock and field crops and prizes for leaders. The day features music by local and visiting bands an address by S B Culpepper a baseball game a basketball game moving pictures a sermon and various entertainments plus a lunch stand inviting all to attend.
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Comyn
Il A. Im
Comyn Orchestra
S. B. Culpepper
Comanche
Dublin Band
John Grisham
Sale of Montex Corporation Plant in Comanche County
Notice of order of sale issued by the Comanche County District Court, authorizing the sale of the Montex Corporation gasoline manufacturing plant and equipment to satisfy a judgment in favor of A R Oxford for 483.05 plus costs and interest. The sale will occur October 4, 1926, at the plant four miles northwesterly from Sipe Springs, Comanche County. The constable, ROT Aclary, will conduct the sale. The sale details describe the plant and equipment to be offered to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Comanche County
ALR, Oxford
Mortex Corporation
A. R. Oxford
Montex Corporation
Sipe Springs
Leral
Montex Corparation
Ama
Beive Horizo Sie Steel
Stewart heads to Dallas for SMU mechanical course
Carl Stewart leaves Saturday for Dallas to pursue a mechanical course at Southern Methodist University. He has accepted a position with the Adams Mercantile Co. in Mesquite.
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Carl Stewart
Dallas
P, RD. Mesnithhey
The
Adams Mercantilé Co
Comanche Death and County Fair Parade Details
Neighbors found W W Tannehill dead at his frame residence east of the post office. Inquest ruled death due to heat from natural causes. Tannehill born October 17, 1849 in Alabama, lived in Texas since infancy. Funeral held at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev N P Wilkerson. A county fair parade is announced featuring numerous local businesses and individuals.
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W. W. Tannehill
A Post Office
Jane Lofton
Bita
J. C. Cate
Hacker Ministry of Tender Mercy
Mr. Jannebill
Joe
Littie
Nature Caarlses
Mr. Tannehill
Alabama
Texas
P. T. Tannehill
Anderson County
Athens
Henderson County
Comanche
J. A
Silver City
New Mexico
J. C
Telephone Company Reports Exceptional Business Growth
Jim D. Slack, a manager at the local telephone company, announces that Comanche has the highest number of telephones in use in the exchange’s history. The paper congratulates the exchange management on this splendid growth in business.
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Telephone Company
Jim D. Slack
Comanche
Comanche Farm Sells Land At Steep Price
W A Tipps of Comanche buys a 32 acre tract two miles south of town from Lake Springstead for 3200 dollars, about 190 per acre. Tipps will use it as a home site and improve the lot. Springstead plans possible future farm purchases in coming months. H Davis Ike Davis and wife of Fort Worth visited Comanche. John Cunningham joins Garner Alvis Company.
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W. A.tipps
Comanche
Lake Springstead
Texas
H. Davis
Ike Davis
Fort Worth
Meyday
Tom Davis
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Mary McCurdy
Comanche and
Gustine Jaid
Buster
Holton
Beauity
Johnsie Cunningham
Saturny
Breckenridge
Democratic Executive Committee
Staugiter
R. T. Wallace
R. L. Lane
Wallace
Lan
Asatatin
Comyn Fair
KCAAS
Aicd
Tettis & Cribs
Moetetic Theatre
Reese Drug Co
Ptert Kilpatrick
Lion Crrocery
Tlery Thompson Battery
BratTith
Strales Lions Club
Mackey Motor Co
Howard Motor Co
Silvner Sewing Machine Co
Br. K. Anthony
First National Bank
J. W. Scurry
Gee
Cunningham's
Durham Bros
Atwood
Ryan & Ryan
John F. Tate and Son
Thrasher
Massingill’s
Slider & Trey
Fdner, Produce Ca
Jim Slack
Imogene Ransome
Eleanor Helastey
G. W. Helmsley
Maurine Boykin
Gaston Boykin
Charlie Gray
Bil Burton
Adams Mercantile Co
Moody's Market
Bishop's Confectionery
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Higginbotham’s Cicrage
I. J. Gantz
A. J. Blevins
Magnolia Co
Diet
SUL
Tri-Cities Gas Co
Hilty’s
Garner-Alvis Co
Maidee Williams
Mabel Fern
Roubert
Kelman
Cieb ‘Thurday
Amiel Westendanger
Will Robinson
John Cunningham
Garner-Alvis Company
Durham Brothers
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