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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
1
A fragment from a poem contrasts the idea of women’s hearts being won by vain gifts with the claim that true love endures. It argues that a woman’s passion remains constant, not swayed by fleeting attractions or fickle fancy, and that genuine devotion lasts beyond mere superficial charms.
The text reads as a collage of diner banter and recipes. It notes a waiter joke about sleeping outdoors and a poet reputation while listing shrimp curry ingredients and home remedies such as washcloth pockets and simple shoe stretchers. The piece blends humor with practical cooking tips and crafts.
Advertises pork sausage at 3 pounds for 25 cents available Saturday and First Monday only at Reofro's Maries, with emphasis on limited sale days and location.
A Grand Jury report Friday returned one felony indictment. Earlier, a Wednesday report listed twenty four felony indictments and two misdemeanor bills. Liquor cases led with eight, cattle theft and forgery three each, swindling two, burglary two, and turkey theft two. Total felony indictments reached 26 versus 23 in October term.
Lee Anderson was arrested near Comanche Saturday on an alleged burglary charge and jailed with bond set at 1000 dollars. He is said to have been indicted by the Grand Jury in a report issued Friday.
Will Hogg of Chicago will start a revival at the Central Methodist Church in Brownwood on Sunday May 1 and run for two weeks. Dr Hogg will speak twice daily. He previously led county wide revivals in Comanche during summers 1927 and 1928 with the Methodist Tabernacle. He is currently associated with Paul Rader.
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin reversed and remanded John Alsup's 10 year murder conviction from Wichita County in the Tate bank killing case. The reversal cites error in the judge’s charge on accomplice testimony. a sixth trial awaits the mandate and future plan.
The Court of Civil Appeals at Eastland reversed a lower court injunction against Southwest Gas Company. It dissolved the restraining order barring the disconnection of 14 Comanche subscribers for nonpayment of January 1932 bills, citing lack of settlement offers by plaintiffs. The case tracks back to 1931 and involved arguments over alleged bill excesses and arbitrariness in disconnections.
Coke Wilson 22 formerly of Comanche suffered serious injuries when the car he drove went off a bridge between Stephenville and Glen Rose Friday night. He was taken to a Stephenville hospital. he is the son of Mr and Mrs John Wilson and lives at Stephenville.
A Tax Payers League was organized at a mass meeting at the Court House. Frank Cadenhead of Comanche was elected President and J W Williams of White Point, Secretary. Executive Committee members named from Hasse Blanket Van Dyke. Leaders included D J Neal Eastland and Oscar Callaway. A second meeting is set for Saturday April 30 at 2 pm to plan local associations and conduct league business.
A Comanche trader recalls early cream and pecan markets in Comanche with praise for growth. He describes buying cream, dressed turkeys, and pecans, noting skepticism from locals and the eventual boom in local industries. He cites long experience as a fur and hide buyer and figures from World War era hides. (Continued on Last Page)
J. H. Arthur manager of Arthur's Tire Store has leased the front of the J. C. Biggs Service Station and will move his tires and accessories to the new site May 1. Remodeling has begun to create a modern showroom while Biggs also expands the rear garage and shop.
J W Robinson calls Democratic voters in Comanche County to precinct conventions on May 7 between 10 am and 8 pm to elect delegates for the County Convention at Comanche Texas May 10. County plan allocates one delegate per 25 votes or major fraction for governor race last general election.
Tax officials announce a new ruling delaying the $1.50 delinquent tax receipt charge until July 1 for taxes paid after April 1. The move follows the split payment plan. those who paid half by November 1 have until July 1 for the second half without the extra fee.
Comanche bagged the district track title as 400 athletes from over 20 schools competed. Sullivan tied for high score with Wheeler of Santa Anna at 12 points, while Comanche County edged Santa Anna 26 to 17 for county honors. Roberson and Foreman of Newburg led early, with Roberson winning shot put and Foreman 220 high hurdles. both qualified for the State Meet in Austin.
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