District Court Oct Term Jurors Named for Comanche County
The October term opens October 19 with a long list of jurors and petit jurors for the 1st to 4th weeks. Names include W. D. Starkie Proctor, J. F. Palmer Comanche, M. Roberson Carlton, J. O. Ham DeLeon, J. W. Rollins Gustine, R. E. Daniel Gustine, and many others from Comanche, Gustine, De Leon, Sidney, Blanket, Energy, and surrounding routes. The record lists juror assignments by route and town for multiple weeks.
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W. D. Starkie
Proctor Rt
J. F. Palmer
Comanche
W. E. Jenkins
de Leon
J. J. McCurdy
D. Henson
D. A. Brown
Mercer Gap
W. C. Fernl
Blanket
J. C. Williams
W. H. Young
Gustine
Petit Jury
W. A. Bryson
Proctor
Elmer Thomas
I. A. Morgan
Energy
A. J. Coker
O. S. Robbins
Desdemona
R. M. Dobbins
Sipe Springs
J. F. Roberts
Sidney
J. E. Churchwell
Hart Shoemaker
W. A. Tipps
E. W. Short
P. H. Carmichael
T. H. Lock
J. D. B. Evans
O. E. Gregg
Co. S. Dry
le Leon
R. L. Weaver
S. T. Hilliard
W. R. Clark
W. L. Randall
T. S. Holden
C. L. Morrow
W. H. Rowland
T. J. Holland
M. L. Brown
Star Route
W. L. Tatum
City
W. P. Magness
W. H. Spencer
K. M. Mewborn
M. D. Stewart
J. D. Isham
Coma
Z T Edwards
C. S. Allen
L. F. Elkins
E. Drennon
G. F. Coker
J. W. Bartley
Steakley
J. B. Irwin
Gustine Rt
J. G. Hood
D. F. Couch
Oscar Corby
L. R. Ravenshine
Duster
L. S. Clayton
J. H. Prater
W. E. Kennedy
W.W. C. Greer
W. G. Baker
Rucker
Bart Taylor
G. R. Pratt
E. R. Brewer
George Wetzel
C. L. Ferrill
M. O. Lane
Ss. P. Yantis
E. A. Dutton
Indian Gap
C. J. Graham
A. L. Ballard
J. A. Fisher
J. A. Mahon
Residing Elder to Preach at Comanche Methodist Church
Rev. A. D. Porter of Brownwood presiding elder will preach at the Comanche Methodist Church next Sunday morning and evening. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to hear him.
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Methodist Church
A. D. Porter
Brownwood
Methodist
Comanche
Massed concert by bands from five towns in Comanche
A Sunday afternoon community musical event on the court house lawn features bands from Comanche Hamilton Carlton Goldthwaite Indian Gap and Gustine. Director Campbell expects about 75 musicians and a 2 30 meeting to organize a district body for cooperation and promotion of good music. An invitation extends to all residents and visitors for the event and welcome.
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Comanche
Court House Lawn
Hamilton
Carlton
Goldthwaite
Indian Gap
Gustine
Campbell
Court House
Munson to Speak This Afternoon in Comanche
Will B. Munson of Denison, a grape expert, will speak in Comanche this afternoon at 2 30 o clock. All interested in fruit growing and grapes are cordially invited to attend as announced last week.
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Will B. Munson
Denison
Comanche
Items Composing Taxable Values in Comanche County
The Comanche County tax rolls show total valuation of 14,400,519 dollars. Main components include land 6,889,734 dollars. livestock 324,320 for horses and mules. cattle 394,805. sheep 10,500. goats 2,700. hogs 7,900. dogs 795. vehicles and merchandise 3,313,425. bank money 275,335. railroads 652,995 with rolling stock 88,560 and intangibles 299,482. telegraph and telephone 46,108. pipeline 199,540. and miscellaneous 135,426.
Regular Fourth Sunday Singing at Methodist Tabernacle
Sunday afternoon features the regular fourth Sunday community singing at the Methodist tabernacle starting at 2 30. Everyone is invited to attend and all singers and singing classes are welcome to take part.
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Methodist Tabernacle
J. B. Payne Returns Home From Hospital Stay
J B Payne, long in Brownwood hospital, has made good progress and came home yesterday to remain until Sunday before returning for further treatment. He will welcome visits from friends while at home.
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J. B. Payne
Brownwood
Woodman Circle Meeting Notice
The Woodman Circle meets every Tuesday at 7 30 PM The guardian asks all members to be present next Tuesday for special business.
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Woodman
The
Guardian
Miller Explains Seed Treatment For Better Crops
E A Miller seed specialist spoke to Newburg farmers at W H Burton’s home on two Texas goals soil conservation and quality seed. He urged testing good seed for next year and described smut control in grain sorghums oats barley rye and wheat using formaldehyde treated oats to boost yields by five to ten bushels per acre. County Agent Barton and local farmers John Pontes TT Pontes endorsed the method.
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E. A. Miller
Extension Service
Newburg
W. H. Burton
Texas
Mr. Miller
Burton
Miller
Barton
John
TT Pontes
Board Plans Unloading Stations at Comanche County Railways
The Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association board moved to secure unloading stations for cotton at all railroad stations in Comanche County. There will be no station at De Leon due to the existing compress, but two stations are planned in Comanche and one each at Gustine Proctor Sipe Springs and Lamkin.
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Comanche County
Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Proctor
Sipe Springs
Lamkin
Comanche Feed Crop Exhibit Promotes Local Prizes
The Chief announces a prize series totaling 40 for the best feed crop displays in Comanche on Saturday October 3. Exhibits may be sent through October 8 with entries closed by noon that day. County Agent J A Barton will speak at 3 30 pm on seeds, then winners and prizes will be announced.
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Comanche
Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Court House
Barton
Dean J T Davis Delivers Address in Comanche Sunday
By invitation of Pastor H B Thompson Dean J Thomas Davis of John Tarleton College Stephen ville spoke at the Methodist tabernacle in Comanche Sunday night delivering an address that drew praise. Davis has many local friends through Tarleton students and past teachers institutes he conducted here.
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H. B. Thompson
J. Thomas Davis
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Methodist Tabernacle
Comanche
Dean Davis
Comanche Indians Open Season with Tie Against Daniel Baker Scrubs
The Comanche Indians tied Daniel Baker Scrubs 0 0 in heavy heat and slow play. Capt Williams highlighted a feature with several forward passes as Comanche held Daniel Baker in their territory most of the game. Coaches LeMay and Stringer push strenuous training ahead of Dublin game.
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Comanche Indians
Daniel Baker
Indians
LeMay
Stringer
Dublin
H. Williams Thompson
McCollum
Wilson
G. Williams
Wyatt
Thaxton
Pulliam
Stewart
Spencer Full
Mason
Boyd
Burnett
Quirk
Sullivan
Why Not Implement a Home Demonstration Agent in Comanche
Comanche County teachers at the institute urged establishing a Home Demonstration Agent. Nine local boys returning from the Farmers Short Course at A and M College reported in favor after seeing successful county programs. The Lions Club approved the idea, and leading farmers at a court meeting supported it. Why not hire a Home Demonstration Agent here.
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Comanche County
Institute
A. & M. College
Lions Club of
Comanche
Cotton Shipments Total 1214 Bales This Season
The season’s cotton exports reach 1 214 bales through yesterday afternoon, as reported by Comfra che.
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Comfrache
Move For Larger Enlistment in Sunday Schools
Comanche pastors at a conference yesterday morning endorsed a campaign to enlarge Sunday school enrollment in town. A meeting of Sunday school superintendents and officers and pastors will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon to plan the drive.
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Comanche
Presbyterian Church
Gas Proposal Discussed With Comanche Officials
Mr. W A Letson of the Brownwood Gas Company met with Comanche city officials to discuss bringing gas to the city lines. The plan envisions delivery to the city limits.
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W. A. Letson
Brownwood Gas Company
Comanche
Lions Club Meeting Scheduled for Monday Night
The Lions Club will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 oclock sharp. Members report engaging sessions and excellent luncheons, with those present insisting that missing a meeting means missing something worthwhile.
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Lions Club
Church invites for Elder Lamberth service week
The Church of Christ announces Elder Lamberth of Rising Star will preach next Saturday at eight o clock and Sunday at 11 am and 7 45 pm. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
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Lamberth
Rising Star
Masonic Reception for Charter Members and Past Officers
A reception for Charter Members, Past Worthy Matrons and Past Worthy Patrons is set at the Masonic hall at 8:30 Tuesday night September 29 1925. Masons and families and Eastern Stars and families are invited.
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Masonic Hall
Ford Cars Offer Two Used Touring Vehicles
Higginbotham Bros. & Co advertises two used Ford touring cars at close prices with terms if necessary.
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Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Comanche Dubblin Football Game At Local Park
The Comanche Dubblin team will play this afternoon at the local park starting at 3 30 p m A good game is expected by fans and players alike.
Work Starts in Mills on Pecan Belt Highway
Comanche Chief reports the Pecan Belt Highway project began today at Goldthwaite north city line. Hart and Burks of Comanche oversaw initial dirt move praised by travelers. Berry leads the building crew. Officials may visit Armistice day to review progress and home-made materials use. The aim is to name the road Pecan Belt from Oklahoma City to Del Rio.
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Goldthwaite
Mills County
Johns. Hart
Hilton Burks
Comanche
John G. Berry
Mr. Hart
Kerrville
Eastland
Oklahoma City
del Rio
P. H. Clements
Comanche County Produces Early Pecans
C M Edmondson reports an early pecan tree in Comanche County yielding around 100 pounds this season, with the tree having produced 200 pounds annually in past years. He notes pecans have typically been ready to gather in September and that this year’s crop is short statewide.
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Fort Worth
Powder Puff Beauty Shop Moves to Roberson Sisters Shop
Mrs. C Thrasher moves the Powder Puff Beauty Shop from her home to the rear of Roberson Sisters store. The room is handsomely fitted for beauty work and fully equipped. Ladies are invited to visit the new location.
P. T. A. Meeting Opens School Year
The Parent Teacher Association holds its first meeting Thursday afternoon October 1 at 3 o'clock in the high school building. A program and yearly outline will be presented. Members urged to attend in large numbers. Mrs S P Smith, President.
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Parent Teacher Association
S. P. Smith
Missionary Society Program at Baptist Church
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church meets Monday at four o’clock for a study on Stewardship of Time and Personality. Speakers include Mrs. Carwile on Stewardship of Time, Mrs. Dudley on Has God a Plan For My Life, Mrs. Sanders on Stewardship of Prayer and of Myself, Mrs. Henry Durham on The Measure of My Days, Mrs. Webb on Tithes of Time, and Mrs. Ernest Carpenter on The Conclusion of the Whole Matter.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Carwile
Dudley
Sanders
Henry Durham
Webb
Ernest Carpenter
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District Court
Munson
Dean J. T. Davis
Otha
Church OF Christ
Elders
FORD
Powder Puff
Roberson Sisters
Missionary Society Program
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