Pipkin Freed by Kidnappers Late Friday Evening Near Olin Millam Farm, The Western Star, June 8, 1934. No Trace Found of Trio Who Kidnaped Barber at Coldwater Friday Night: H. Research on the Alva Trummel Kidnapping by Bonnie and ClydeĪlthough there is no reference to Bonnie and Clyde (who were killed May 23, 1934, in Louisiana) in the following story, it is interesting to note that kidnapping someone whose car they had stolen was something frequently done by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, as they did when they stole Alva Trummel's car, that the kidnappers were driving a car stolen in Oklahoma City and that they "were in a jam and had to have Pipkin's car to make a getaway": The men displayed a machine gun and two automatics and ordered Alva to turn over his car to them."Īlva Trummel Kidnapped (by Bonnie & Clyde), The Western Star, 8 Sept 1933.īill Brock Relates Story of Highway Robbery at Meade Park, The Fowler News, September 7, 1933.īonnie Parker Worked in Dodge, Barrow in Hugoton, The Dodge City Globe, September 19, 1934. On September 4, 1933, Alva Trummel was "returning in his Chevrolet car from the Sun City rodeo, and when within a mile and a half of home, he was suddenly stopped by a car which stood across the road, and in which there were three men and one woman. Comanche Counties rolling hills, stately oaks, sandy soils and abundant water make it an excellent choice to live, work and play.Comanche County, Kansas - HOME PAGE COMANCHE COUNTY, KANSAS: HISTORY & GENEALOGYīibliography Biography Cemeteries Churches Cities & Towns Clubs Contributors Diamond Jubilee Events FAQ Genealogy Guest Book - Sign Guest Book - View History Links Maps News Articles Newspapers Opry Photos Poetry Queries Records Resources Satellite Images Schools Search Veterans HOMEĬomanche County, Kansas: History & Genealogyīonnie and Clyde in Comanche County, Kansas Many who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of a major city are moving to the county and purchasing property to either retire or set up a home-based business. Located between Brownwood and Stephenville, 100 miles from Fort Worth and 90 from Abilene on three major highways insures its future. ![]() These are mailed free to subscribers.Ĭomanche County has a bright future because of its proximity to major metropolitan areas. Subject matter newsletters include Dairy, Livestock, Melon, Pecan, FCS, 4-H Youth, and Peanuts. Extension Agents have daily radio programs on area FM and AM stations as well as weekly columns in 3 newspapers. Educational programs include Forage Field Days, Manure Technology Tours, Leon River TMDL Updates, Meat Goat Production, Comanche Cow Clinic, Walk Across Texas, Better Living for Texans, Vegetable Production Shortcourse and more. The Comanche County Extension staff provide educational programs in the area of dairy, pecans, beef cattle, meat goats, forages, environmental management, vegetable production, peanuts, 4-H youth and Family and Consumer Sciences. These enterprises have a tremendous future as the metroplex moves closer each year. A growing industry is recreational leasing for hunting and fishing as well as agri-tourism, nature tourism, birding and eco-tourism. Annual Ag income averages around 150 million dollars with the bulk of the income from dairy, beef, hay, pecans, peanuts, melons and silage. 31% of the population lives in a city and 69% resides in the rural areas a reversal of the trend in Texas.Ĭomanche County is dependent on agriculture and agribusiness for income. ![]() This history of Comanche County coupled with its present day pioneer spirit has made it a wonderful place to live and work.Ĭomanche County has an estimated population of 14,032 of which 25% is estimated to be below 20 years of age and 25% is above 65 years of age. It has a wild history being known for a famous John Wesley Hardin shootout, the oldest courthouse in Texas and the Fleming Oak where a famous Indian fight was held. ![]() Comanche County is located near the geographical center of Texas and enjoys a mild climate year round.
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