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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
5
Mrs. T. E. Majors hosted the Tuesday Luncheon Club entertaining with two tables of bridge. In the games after lunch, Mrs. Mark Huntington made the high score and received the prize.
The last of 2,000 pullets at Cth 250 to 300 egg pedigree will be closed out next week. See one at once. Homer Greenlee at & C. Hatchery.
Mrs C W Williams hosted a Junior B Y P U gathering Tuesday evening with about fifty youths attending at the Williams home under Rev Edwin Wilson. Refreshments of chocolate and cake were served.
C. F. Denny thanks Comanche voters after his Tuesday re election as city alderman promising to serve with the people's interests at heart. He urges teamwork for Comanche’s upbuilding.
The Gustine Bank Building is undergoing interior remodeling to improve business flow. Will Robinson, Cashier, and L. L. Hale, Assistant Cashier, oversee the project with Hale relocating from Stephenville where he worked at the First State Bank.
Blanket High School seniors toured Austin last week visiting multiple sites. Carl Shannon and Alvin Rich mand accompanied the class to the State Capitol and other points of interest.
A meeting for farmers interested in the Hasse Gin is set at Hasse on the second Saturday in April the eighth at 9 a.m. led by W. J. Fritts.
Expresses gratitude to friends and acquaintances for support and courtesies shown to Mary Smith, city secretary, signed with initials and location note.
Plans for the 1935 University of Texas summer session outline two six week terms from June 4 to July 15 and July 16 to August 25 with 10 dollar per term. Over thirty departments will offer courses and enrollment is expected to match or exceed last year’s 4675 students, keeping UT second in national summer enrollment behind Columbia University.
The Lamkin School held an April First afternoon picnic with well filled baskets and activities like games swimming boat riding and water fights. Visitors from Wilson Purves Shiloh Hazel Dell and Gentry's Mill attended Sunday night plus local residents were noted in a parade of visits and local movements.
The Brown County Singing Convention will meet at the Blanket school auditorium Saturday and Sunday. An announced gathering expects many singers to attend and all are invited.
Hardware store Kil Patricks unveils Screenwire at its location, highlighting new affordable wave technology for home improvement. The move signals expanded product lines and local storefront upgrades.
Dan Moody the ex governor, famed for fighting corruption, is the prosecutor targeting key allies of Huey Long in Louisiana. Washington strategists plan to press income tax evasion charges against Long’s lieutenants to expose a corrupt machine and avoid martyrdom for Long. Wright Matthews from Palestine sourced evidence, with others like Garner and Rayburn backing Moody. Governor Allred plans a Centennial Special train visit with Texas officials in 1924.
Cecil Cook died when his old army training plane stalled and landed pancake style near De Leon. The crash exploded after the fuel tank burst as bystanders fought flames. Cook, a former De Leon High School athlete, had recently married and lived in De Leon with his wife. Funeral services were held in De Leon.
A brief notice reports supply orders for adding machine paper and rocuvinee ribbons placed by the Chief Of office. The item list indicates procurement needs and expected delivery, reflecting routine clerical stock management.
Strickland again as Director General highlights Gustine High School the school has a full affiliated status and excels beyond academics. The Class B High School cup winner sends the largest district meet delegation ever, with entries in debate cue declamation extemporaneous speaking rover track and one act play.
Obituary notes T M Edwards born July 3 1861 in Harmony area son of A B and Jane Gore Edwards raised amid Indians in the region he married Margaret Rogers in 1883 the couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary two years ago. He lived in Harmony thirty five years and served as Deauty Sheriff in Comanche later moving to Comanche then producing Edwards Fund and Produce Co with his son Clarence. Survived by widow and children Jim Edwards Mrs Clarence Albin Dee Edwards Zett Edwards Clarence Edwards and many relatives. Attendees from Abilene Fort Worth Brown County Sylvester and other towns attended the funeral.
Members and friends entertained in the Wesley Bible Class social in the church basement Friday evening. Hostesses Mesdames M. E. Woodward F. S. Elkins and George S. Clark coordinated games and contests followed by cocoa and cake refreshments.
Tom Blanton defends his actions against Washington papers and Headley, insisting he will continue backing first class officials in Washington. He says congress and the constitution place Washington as the government seat and Washington residents should move if they object.
A resident expresses gratitude to Comanche citizens for electing him as Maver and hopes his future services will bring goodwill and prosperity for everyone. The message conveys appreciation and commitment.
Fragmentary item notes a package of note book paper delivered to or at the chief office. No further context or names are readable.
W R Hammond known as Uncle Bille died at his Comanche home Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Taylor's Chapel with Rev W S Clark officiating. Born January 19 1860 in Rusk County he lived in Comanche years. He married Effie Bynum April 25 1907 and is survived by five children, a son Obie preceded in death, a sister Ada Stegall and four other children J D Annie William Thomas and Mrs Vigrie Smith.
The Senior Play Nertz directed by Mrs. Romeo Walker advances with a February setting. A farce filled with comic situations features Herbert Browning, Leo Hoffman, Marion, Medda Jackson, Dick and fiancée Elinor, Dorothy Cauley, Lizette, Christeen Coleman, Alphonso Brecky, Walter Barrett and others in a daytime performance planned for April 15 before final exams.
Misses Zourah Lacy Beatrix Cameron Bettie Been Lorena Ballard Zelma Zschieschie and Meegie Cook hosted a shower for Mrs Grady Mc Kinzie at the Baptist Church Monday evening. Mrs Weldon Webb of Ranger played piano as guests searched for a Faster egg hidden prize in orchid and yellow decor. Refreshments included mince pie whipped cream and coffee.
Dr R R Ammons hosted the Men's 42 Club with seven tables in play on Tuesday evening. Roy Little scored highest with Shorty Mas singill close behind in second. next week the club will meet with Gilmore Durham.
Hardware ad from Howard Kilpatrick's Hardware highlights cultivator sweepers priced at 15 cents and up. Focus on bargain tool sale and store branding.
The W O W class initiation for Comanche and Eastland counties will be held at the De Leon W O W Hall Wednesday night April 13 at 8 oclock. The Cisco Drill Team will perform and Head Consul W A Tidwell of Athene will give an address.
Willis Whitehead is named in an indictment for chicken theft in Comanche County. He was arrested in Sulphur Springs last week and brought to Comanche by Sheriff Join Reese. He is jailed in District Court awaiting bond and trial after missing the prior grand jury appearance.
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