Comanche County Day Set for State Fair Exhibit
October 7 designated for Comanche County Day at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. A special train will run from De Leon, departing about 5:90 am with return from Dallas around 10 pm. Round trip tickets cost 2.20 with a 240 ticket commitment as a condition. County officials urge students teachers and patrons to join, listing Hilton Burks Dale Howard and De Leon Chamber of Commerce as contact points. Comanche County will exhibit at the fair and promises a strong display this year.
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Dallas
Manche
N. E. Scudder
de Leon Chamber of Commerce
Dale Howard
Hilton Burks
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
de Leon Chamber of
Comerce
Comanche County
H. Burks
Comanche
New District Head Named for Central Texas Division
Cecil P. Coston of Hico Texas has been appointed division manager of the Central Texas Division of Community Public Service Company succeeding W D Nuckles who died after a heart attack ending 14 years of service. Coston 36 joined the company in August 1927 and has since held roles from construction crew member to district manager at Hico. He assumed duties September 15 and is succeeded at Hico by O G Collins.
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Cecil P. Coston
Hico
Texas
Central Texas
Community Public Service Company
W. D. Nuckols
Mr. Coston
Central
Clifton
Walnut Springs
Crawfills Gap
Bosque County
Mexico
T. C. Coston
O. G. Collins
New Prices At Local Theatres
Mr and Mrs J W Carter Jr announce new prices for their theatres due to the defense tax. They absorb the tax on children tickets and raise adult prices only modestly. Comanche enjoys one of Texas best show houses with top programs, keeping attendance steady despite increases. Mr and Mrs Vernon Welch, now of Denton, visited Comanche midweek.
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J. W. Carter, Jr
Comanche
Carter
Texas
Novit's Department Store Closed for Yom Kippur Observance
Novit's department store will remain closed Wednesday October 1 in observance of Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement. Mr and Mrs Harry Melowsky and their son will attend services in Dublin.
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Novit
Harry Melowsky
Dublin
Dan W Swarts Killed In Wreck Near Benbrook
Dan W Swarts 64 oil man from Comanche and Fort Worth died after a car rear–ended a parked truck three miles southwest of Benbrook on Fort Worth Highway Monday evening. A H Woodfin suffered injuries, both men were returning from Comanche when the accident occurred.
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Dan W. Swarts
Comanche
Fort Worth
Benbrook
Swarts
Ridgeway Hotel
McGuire
Downing
Comanche County
J. R. Eanes & Company
C. A. Greene
Greene
Mar-Telegram
Milner
A. H. Woodfin
West Seventh Street
All Saints Hospital
Willie Houston
Park Hill Drive
Woodfin
Comance Ve
Dan
Indians Face Tough Coleman Eleven Tonight
Comanche High School Indians meet the Coleman Blue Cats at 8 p.m. led by backs Coker Munroe and a stout line. Pearce and Stanton headline Coleman’s backfield as Comanche seeks a strong season resume after wins over Santa Anna and Brady.
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Glenn Frazier
John Dyer
Comanche
Indians
Coleman Blue Cats
Jess R. Pearce
Larry Stanton
Pearce
Odessa
Stanton
Santa Anna
Brady Bulldogs
Brady
Bulldogs
Coker
Munroe
Blue Cats
Spears
Waggoner
Eoff
Edwards
Carter
Pipes
Super
Nichols
Jackson
Coleman
McNutt
Paige
Slough
Goodwin
Parker
Ray
Fallon
Clevenger
Martin
Jess R. Pierce
Coleman Blue Cat
Odessa High School
Texas
Public urged to obtain certificate of title to auto
The public cooperates in securing certificates of title to automobiles, says P A Pettit Tax Assessor Collector. He urges all who can obtain title as soon as possible. The final date is December 31, but people should not wait until the last moment. The tax office is eager to help.
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P. A. Pettit
Tax Office
Pettit
Hoffman's to Close Wednesday for Yom Kippur Observance
Sol Hoffman's Department Store will remain closed next Wednesday for Yom Kippur. Mr and Mrs Hoffman and son Gary will attend services in Dallas. The closing notice is also published with the Hoffman advertisement.
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Sol Hoffman
Hoffman
Gary
Dallas
Working Set for Sept 30 at Old Sardis Cemetery
An all day work session is planned at the Old Sardis Cemetery on Tuesday September 30, per a committee announcement.
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Old Sardis
Church Revival Opens Sunday at Harmony Church of Christ
A revival will begin Sunday at Harmony Church of Christ with preaching by Minister R. C. Ledbetter of the Comanche church. No closing date is announced. The public is invited to attend. Roy Little of Clemons Motor Co. journeyed to Abilene Thursday.
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Church of Christ Revival
Harmony
Church of Christ
Harmony Sunday
R. C. Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Roy Little
Clemons Motor Co
Abilene
City To Have New Traffic Ordinance
The City will repeal all current traffic laws and install a new up to date system within the City Limits once an ordinance is passed and published. Mayor W. C. House says the measure is needed for safety and to prevent property damage and will be enforced after enactment.
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W. C. House
Gustine Boy Dies After Farm Accident
Billie Jack Varner fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs J R Varner of Dreamer community, died at a German hospital after a Stoves wood yard accident. He slipped moving a railroad tie in a caved cellar, the tie fell and struck his head, he was treated in Comanche and German hospital. Funeral held at Board Church with Rev R M McGinnis officiating. Varner was a Gustine High School tenth grader and vocational agriculture pupil. He was born March 30 1927 in Lubbock County and moved to Gustine three years ago. survived by parents three sisters two brothers and a half brother. His family planned to move to Scurry County.
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Billie Jack Varner
J. R. Varner
Young Varner
Comanche
Board Church
R. M. McGinnis
Gustine School
Billie Jack
Gustine High School
Adams
Gustine
Lubbock County
Scurry County
Modena
Mattie Joyce
Melba Lois
Wilbert
Royce Dayton
Henry Varner
New Road Bond Assumption Law in Comanche County
The called session of the 47th Legislature reduced farm to market road payments by half, saving Comanche County about $62,000 over the next two years. The session, 11 days long, approved the Bond Assumption Act amid many related bills and amendments.
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Comanche County
Nic
Fall district court session set as opener Monday
Comanche hears of 17 minor criminal cases carried over and 8 new filings for the term with Judge Lane to act on a light docket. Jurors named include Jack W. Moore and A. F. McNutt for the grand jury with numerous Comanche and area residents listed for petit jury duty across two weeks. Continued on last page.
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H. D. Lane
Guand
Hugh White
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Jack W. Moore
Comanche
A. F. McNutt
J. D. Tata
de Leon
G. M. Strickland
Te Leon
L. O. Armstrong
Sidney W. P. Magness
Energy
D. Z. Truitt
Lamkin
B. A. Howe
Gustine
Jesse Reese
J. D. Stephens
Dubl
C. G. Harris
Hasse
Z. Edwards
I. NM. Grissom
W. Fisher
Forrest
De.Leon
Ed Milwee
Sipe Springs
Co. E. Greggs
Geo. Lawless
C. A. Greene
G. C. Mahon
Comyn
R. E. Nance
I. C. Nichols
Co. W. Jones
Hardy Harris
A. J. Criker
W. A. Lidley
Gatman
Rt. 3
Ira C. Fletcher
O. L. Fritts
James Wilkerson
Comche
W. M. Henson
L. Bowman
A. Lk. Ballaed
John Levisag
M. C. Huey
J. H. Bumpas
E. Holden
R. H. Burton
R. T. Hughes
Preector
W. C. Holdridge
Leland Nabors
W. C. Priddy
Earl Daniels
T. M. McKinzieg
Jim Pettitt
M. Corby
B. O. Caraway
J. H. Taupin
Ed Thomas
T. J. Holland
Gustias
Hogan Scott
E. Underwood
Gurman
J. P. Neel
Joe B. Lee
J. R. Williford
G Mason
George E. Smith Named City Attorney
George E. Smith, a prominent local lawyer, was appointed City Attorney at a recent council meeting. He has filed notice of his acceptance.
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George E. Smith
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Vernon Welch
Denton
Novit’s Department Store
Mr. Swarts
Tarrant County
Secrest-Crowder Funeral Home
Frank Howington
Danse
Ade
New Majestic Theatre
Pittsburgh Kid
Billy Conn
Jean Parker
Don
Red
Barry
the Apache Kid
Dorothy Lamour
Jon Hall
ALOMA
South Seas
Orrin Tucker
Bonnie Baker
Missouri
Wayne Morris
Dennis Morgan
Old Majestic Theatre
Barry “the
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