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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
1
Grand jury urged crackdown on minor offenses in county
District Judge Joe Eidson urged a thorough investigation of minor offenses and alleged felonies, stressing enforcement of the prohibition law. He praised Comanche County citizens for high voter turnout and urged continued participation to preserve free government. Nunnelly named foreman. other jurors listed with bailiffs and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Eidson
Eidson
Comanche
Comanche Grammar School
Grand Jury
Nielson
W. Nunnelly
G. F. Caraway
Energy
Paul Neel
Lamkin
R. F E. Seay
J. T. Gilbreath
Dublin
C. L. Parker
DeLeon
J. W. Howard
N. J. Pounds
Walter Foster
Sipe Springs
D. A. Brown
Mercer Gap
A. FE. Boyd
Sidney
K. L. Macon
C. M. Edmondson
D. Brinson
Turner Sanders
Tom Williams
van Dyke
Humorettes Joke Clip Puzzles Readers
A fragmented humor item features Mrs Huff and a caller riffing on a Johnson anecdote. The brief exchanges hint at light banter and small city amusement, reflecting the page’s playful entertainment corner.
Smaller Demands For Govt Loans
Eighty six farmers had applied for government loans by Saturday. Last year 202 loans were made to Comanche county farmers totaling about 80 000 dollars, with about 85 to 90 percent repaid last fall. This year loans range from 25 to 200 dollars, with total applications near 9 000 dollars by Saturday. Higher feed and food payments and local conditions reduced loan applications. final date to apply is April 30.
Townsend Takes Over Magnolia Agency Work
A. W. Townsend of Brownwood assumes control of the Comanche Agency for the Magnolia Petroleum Oil Company on Saturday, succeeding Reeves Magness after three years in charge. Townsend and his family have relocated to Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Townsend
Brownwood
Comanche
Magnolia Petroleum Oil Company
Reeves Magness
Mr. Townsend
School Census Shows Decrease in Comanche District
Six hundred twenty school children were enumerated in the Comanche Independent School District by Census Enumerator Mrs G Allen Lee who just finished her roll The total enumeration last year was 643 twenty three more than this year The loss may be made up by locating children within the district who have reached age six or eighteen by September first if their names are referred to the City or County Superintendent before May 1 for approval
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Independent School District
G. Allen Lee
Reed
Austin
Jasmine of Southern France Toilet Items on Spring Sale
The William Reese Company announces a spring sale of Jasmine of Southern France toilet items featuring discounts on fragrance and cosmetic products. Local shoppers can find reduced prices and new stock highlighted in the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
le Sale
Wm. Reese Co
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called for April 23
The first meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of the year will be held at the Court House in Comanche on Saturday April 23 at 10 a m. It will fill vacancies and arrange precinct primary conventions for May 7 when delegates to the County Convention are elected. A full attendance is urged. List of committee members across districts is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
J. W. Robinson
Comanche
Democratic Committee
Democratic Executive
L. F. Elkins
T. M. Edwards
T. M. Edwards; No. & Hasse, W. C. Stark; No. 4 Springs, A. J. Lloyd
Qingier
J. F. Banner
Gustine
T. B. Seago
Fleming
R. L. Lane
Energy
Lamkin
H. Shockley
Macksville
N. W. Hayes
Hazel Dell
E. B. Smith
Wilson
J. R. Carroll
Beattie
L. R. Williams
Indian Mountain
R. H. Echols
Robinson Springs
E. W. Short
Suez
S. L. Mull
van Dyke
H. W. Scott
Gap
Lon McDaniel
de Leon
FE. M. Duke
Indian raids and pioneer life in Comanche County
Lee Campbell recalls his father Charlie Campbell a pioneer of Comanche County who fought early Indian raids in the 1860s. He and his family faced horse theft and multiple assaults as Rangers aided in protecting settlers around Comanche and Newburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Campbell
Comanche County
Lee Campbell
Louisiana
Comanche
Newburg
Julia
Texas Rangers
Campbell
Nearburg
Mr. Campbell
James Cunningham
Jim
Tom
Bill
James
Waldrop 15 Candidacy for Justice of the Peace
R. B. Waldrop announces his run for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 1. He notes support from friends and plans to meet voters, subject to the Democratic Primary in July. He has lived in the county all his life and in the city for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Waldrop
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Waldrop
Comanche Wins Dual Track Meet Over Brownwood
Comanche High School defeated Brownwood High School 57 to 55 at Howard Payne Track. Comanche claimed nine firsts led by Sullivan with 15 points. Barry, Wetzel, Cook, Hood, Marshall, Hutchinson and others earned top placements in sprints, relays, throws, and jumps for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood High School
Comanche High School
Howard Payne
Comanche
Shrownwood
Sullivan
Barry
Wetzel
Colgate Palmolive 10 Cent Coupons Redeemable
Colgate and Palmolive 10 cent coupons are redeemable at The Wm. Reese Drug Co. Local shoppers can redeem the coupons for eligible purchases at this drug store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate
Palmolive
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Ford Dealers Take Agency for Chevrolet in Comanche
The Comanche Motor Company took over the Chevrolet Agency this week and expects no car or parts shipments shortly. The Chevrolet Agency was started by Higginbotham Brothers about fifteen years ago, later run by Healers, who relinquished on November 1, 1938. Jones and Shoemaker bought the Ford Agency in 1927, renamed the business in 1928, and now lead the Chevrolet transition amid a remodeled plant and new drive-in filling station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Motor Company
Chevrolet
Meiers
Shoemaker
Jones
Chevrolet Agency
Comanche
Higginbotham Brothers and Company
Healer Chevrolet Company
Messrs. Jones and
Ford Agency
Messrs. Jones and Shoemaker
Fire department saves home of Ed Towe in Comanche
Quick work by the Comanche Fire Department and neighbors saved Ed Towe’s residence in East Comanche Monday noon. Fire originated in the ceiling from a defective kitchen flue and did only small damage. Towe kept the blaze in check until firemen arrived and extinguished the flames within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Ed Towe
East
Towe
Indian Creek Barn Destroyed in Friday Night Fire
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the barn on Mrs. Doe Stewart's farm in the Indian Creek community Friday night. The building was ablaze when discovered by Brady York, the son-in-law, who also lives on the farm. Loss included a large quantity of feed and farm tools and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Stewart
Indian Creek
Brady York
Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Meet at Saintville
Brazos Valley pecan growers prepare to convene at Saintville for a pecan school event led by W S Price Jr of Gustine serving as vice president and presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Valley
St’ville
Ak Phenville
John Terteten College
W. S. Price, Jr
Gustine
McNett to Be Honor Student at Comanche High
Comanche High School will honor graduate Glen McNatt and honors recipient Mary Holmes this year. Superintendent W G Barrett announced the top averages: McNatt 95, Holmes 94, Nadine Thompson 93 11 12. McNatt and Holmes will receive college scholarships as part of the honors list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. FE. McNett
Comanche High School
W. G. Barrett
Glen
Mary Holmes
Y. W. Holmes
Nadine Thompson
Barret
Glen McNatt
J. C. Helm, Jr
Marion Lucille Donaho i
Arthur Gromatsky
McNatt
Miss Holmes
Comanche
Prospects for Grain Crop Vary After Rainfall
Comanche area reports 1.87 inches of rain easing a six week drought. Totals ranged from half an inch at Sipe Springs to two inches at Indian Gap with locals noting benefits to corn, gardens, pastures, and a cooler start for cotton planting. Some say crops may still be lighter than last year. others see a normal to bumper outcome depending on continued rain. Grain movement increased with two cars shipped from Comanche. prices around 18 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Sipe Springs
D. W. Cox
Indian Gap
Energy
Lamkin
Proctor
Sidney and
Beattie
White Point
Frank Howington
C. P. St. Clair
Higginbotham Bros. and Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Cousine
Mrs. Huff
Johnson
Magnolia Agency
Naval Air Forces
Waldrop
Justice Peace
FORD
Ritz Theatre
Saeay
Law and Order
Jack Ma Penwee Graves
Universal News News
Ae Thur
Greta Garbo
Ramon Navarro
Lionel Barrymore
Lewis Stone
Leila Hyams
Wallace Lord
Resec Ates
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