Roosevelt's Cash and Carry Stance Affects County View
D Charles Clarke questions neutrality policy but backs repeal of embargo in favor of cash and carry. He urges county residents to register opinions at The Chief to send to Clyde Garrett and two U S Senators Connally and Sheppard. Hamilton evolves with John Sullivan now editor, school head, and city council member. A UT freshman would need 141 years to complete all courses, illustrating endless learning.
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D. Charles Clarke
Roosevelt
Clarke
Clyde Garrett
Connally
Sheppard
John Sullivan
Hamilton
Hamilton High School
Hamilton News
University of Texas
Garner
Prairie Blossom
Red River County
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Texas
Callaway Sees United States Entering War and Old Men in Battle
Oscar Callaway argues that France and England have not called off the war after Poland's fall and urges that the United States may face entry. He questions sacrificing youth, citing generals who used older men, and suggests aging veterans could solve pension and WPA issues. The piece also notes local courthouse plans to remove shade trees for landscaping and a possible relocation of the court house clock to a nearby site. He mentions Garner of Texas, a former vice president, his background, wealth, and influence, plus remarks on Garner's wife and perceived faults and virtues.
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Oscar Callaway
France
England
Poland
United States
Callaway
Sam Houston
Andrew Jackson
Garner Opposed to Prohibition Yet Prefers Social Drink
The profile notes Vice President Garner distrusted prohibition yet enjoyed a social drink and favored informal home evenings with family. It mentions his rhythm of bedtime around 9:29 p m and a habit of inviting guests to feel at home. Biographical hints question religious ties and political aims.
War talks and local counsel in Hearne and San Angelo
The San Angelo Standard urges keeping emotion down to avoid war and save soldiers while Sam Todd Jr. promotes cotton ginning for film business in Grandview. Hearne Democrat suggests briefly forgetting war as football season peaks and trusts President and Congress to handle details.
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San Angelo
Europe
Sam Todd, Jr
Grandview
Todd
Hearne Democrat
Congress
Hearne
If US must stay neutral who wins the war
The piece argues wars are unwinnable and neutrality is essential for the United States. It asserts that America must maintain a strong home defense and deterrents like army navy air force, while avoiding overseas engagement to prevent invasion and avoid drawing consequences from global conflict.
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United States
Precincts Split on Beer Prohibition in Bowie County
Days gain from the State Liquor Control Board show Precinct 4 covering College Hill Sand Hill Old Union and Bassetts voting 151 to 150 against the ban while Precinct 7 including Dalby Springs and Wards Creek records 58 for 104 against the beer prohibition on August 26 in Bowie County.
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State Liquor Control Board
College Hill
Sand Hill
Old Union
Bassetts
Dalby Springs
Wards Creek
Bowie County
Counties vote against beer legalization in 1920s era results
Cildress County and Cooke County reject beer legalization with large margins on August 19 and August 30 respectively, while Wood County also votes against beverage legalization on August 15. Precinct 2 in West Orange Ban Croft records a 39 to 128 vote to prohibit beer on July 20. In Comanche, South Main Street near West Seventh is evolving into a rival district nicknamed The Silk Stocking Avenue as a local area grows. Construction on J. C. Biggs residence proceeds, Brannon Addition is finished, and Roy contemplates a future extra house west of the latest home. two fine houses for Mrs. Grace Robertson are completed.
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Cooke County
West Orange
Bancroft
Wood County
Neighborhood Progress Report Trounces Quiet Streets
Sidney Street advances with a new funeral home foundation for Ike Phifer. Bartlett Edmondson builds a five room bungalow on the lot east of the Edmondson residence, boosting East Comanche.
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Bartlett Edmondson
East Comanche
C. M. Edmondson
Gilmore Durham Hints at New Residence in Comanche
Gilmore Durham, noted in Comanche as a Benedict of the area, contemplates a new home if a suitable lot is found. The Durham family has contributed to local improvements in recent years and a new house would, they say, reflect that commitment.
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Gilmore Durham
Comanche
Durhams
Oswell Brightman to Move Into Walcott Avenue Home Next Week
Oswell Brightman and wife will occupy their newly built, well arranged Walcott Avenue house next week. The residence features ample closets and fixtures and adds to the town section’s improved appearance following the remodeling of the John D. Waring house and the renovations at the Gordon Barrett family home and the newly purchased dwellings of Clarence Huett and Mrs. Mary Fields.
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Oswell Brightman
Walcott Avenue
Exbachelor
John D. Waring
Gordon Barrett
Clarence Huett
Mary Fields
Street Adds Noted Homes of Local Figures Over Year
Further down the street the new houses of Judge R. S. MacCharen Willie Smith and Hardie Jones Jr occupied by Herschel Horton have all been built within the last year marking recent local development.
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R. S. MacCharen
Willie Smith
Hardie Jones, Jr
Herschel Horton
A witty quote about women and inspiration
A witty West Vamp line notes that a good woman inspires a man a brilliant woman interests him a beautiful woman fascinates him but the sympathetic woman gets him.
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West Vamp
Study of great men shows curiosity in all
The text notes that curiosity to know causes is common among renowned figures, suggesting a link between inquiry and achievement. It also contains a humorous exchange about coffee and water, reflecting casual diner dialogue and a playful aside about apography.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas 1939
Sheriff Lord Spivey announces a public sale of J E Brewer’s undivided interest in the southwest quarter of Section 15 Deaf and Dumb Asylum Land Abstract 1532 including all minerals. The sale, by writ from Eastland County Court, is to be held November 10, 1939 at the Comanche County Courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm for cash to satisfy a $2,808.60 judgment in E D David vs J E Brewer and Frank Kirk. Publication three weeks in Comanche Chief.
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Texas
Comanche
District Court of
Eastland County
Jno
Frank Kirk
Lord Spivey
Comanche County
J. E. Brewer
S. W
Deaf
A. D
Wid Spivey
Foreclosure Notice In De Leon Land Tax Case 1939
This court summons Mrs L B Pool and unknown heirs and all claimants, including lien holders, to appear before the Comanche County District Court on October 16, 1939, to show cause why lands described as one acre in Central Addition De Leon should not be sold to satisfy delinquent taxes 1926 through 1938 totaling 1059.87 dollars with interest costs. Interveners City of De Leon State of Texas and Comanche County tax units join.
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State OF Texas
Comanche
L. B. Pool
L. B Pool
W. R Pool
de Leon Independent School District
City of
de Leon
Comanche County
Texas
A. D. Ived
W. R. Pool
A. D
Hugm White
District 12-A rivals and district outlook for Comanche teams
Comanche joins District 12-A in Region Ul with De Leon Dublin Eastland Gorman Hamilton and Hico. Bi district foe possibilities include Bowie Bridgeport Decatur Henrietta Jacksboro Newcastle Nocona Saint Jo Weatherford. Brady’s 34 0 win over San Saba and Wink’s looming dominance shape regional expectations.
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Comanche
de Leon
Dublin
Eastland
Gorman
Hamilton
Hico
Bowie
Bridgeport
Decatur
Henrietta
Jacksboro
Newcastle
Nocona
Saint Jo
Weatherford
Brady Bulldogs
San Saba
Armadillos
Bulldogs
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Mark Smart
The Smarts express appreciation for the many gifts received at their wedding shower with thanks from Mr and Mrs Mark Smart.
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Mark Smart
Starr’s $1.00 Store owner visits Dallas markets
J. I. Starr of Starr's $1.00 Store traveled to Dallas markets last week stating he aims to get ahead of advancing prices.
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J. I. Starr
Starr
Dallas
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