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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1935
Page
4
In the former Dublin Creamery Building near Fagan Chevrolet Co Walter Roberson continues general furniture repairing and wood work at the first door south of the dealership.
Gerald C. Mann explains a proposed Aug. 24 ballot amendment. If adopted, governors could trigger special sessions to submit amendments, speeding emergency measures, while opponents fear easier changes to the constitution. The 44th Legislature already sent 13 amendments in regular sessions, suggesting possible more under the plan.
The Chief highlights a Gulf Refining Company campaign that helped motorists save gasoline. Hardy Slider credits finds of unspent fuel and urges readers to request the free booklet “15 Ways to Save Gasoline Money” from Gulf service stations.
Abilene Texas July 29 1935 Draughons Business College reports an employment boom with graduates placed in strong roles. A new illustrated booklet Planning Your Future explains training timetables tuition costs and placement methods. Free copy available by mailing to Corpon Draughons Abilene or visiting Mrs W M Temple and son in Fort Worth. Traveling to Comanche for a northern United States Canada tour follows.
Brownwood Bulletin reports a plan to transfer 42 Mercer Gap students to Blanket in Comanche County. Negotiations have been underway. W B Jones of Blanket travels to Austin for state approval. Blanked Clio school grades moved. Blanket to provide transport. If approved, Mercer Gap district retains identity and trustees sign transfer contracts and checks.
Tom F Hunter of Wichita Falls a former Texas gubernatorial candidate planned a Dallas radio address Thursday night urging repeal of the state prohibition amendment. CC Wakefield led Dallas County repeal forces noting Hunters shift to regulate liquor rather than ban it while remaining personally dry.
Miss Oral Gilstrap deputy state school superintendent tours Brownwood area schools this week. She notes a new state supervisor and district realignments adding Erath County while moving San Saba Coleman Callahan Shackleford and Stephens to other districts.
J. W. Carter proprietor announces completion of the most modern cooling system in West Texas at The Majestic Theater. The theater now holds contracts with Metro Goldwyn-May er, Warner First National, Fox, Paramount and RKO to show first run pictures, aiming to deliver top quality entertainment to Comanche after Fort Worth and Dallas.
The Roberson Sisters advertises ongoing sale of seasonable merchandise with drastic cats on good items.
A revival meeting starts on the Third Sunday in August at Harmony Methodist Church. Mrs W E Boyd and her children from Brookesmith visit her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Rogers. Beatrice and Othyne Phillips host a shower for newlyweds Beutel Luker and wife.
May Burette King and Miss Martha Brown wed in Gatesville on Saturday July 27 then returned to May after a A and M Short Course. L B Petty and Miss Nell Witt married on Sunday July 28 and reside in Sonora where he works.
Beginning Monday August and lasting three weeks a official short course will be given at Daniel Baker College. Special courses will be offered in Advanced Education History and Philosophy and credits earned for six semester hours.
The Presbyterian Church holds Sabbath School at 9 45 a m with one Sunday service in the morning. Members are urged to attend the study hour. The Methodist Church will close its meeting Sunday night and members are asked to attend the Methodist gathering in place of services at our church. D Chas Clarke.
Mullin Enterprise reports Frazier Honey and family will relocate to Hasse where he will serve as superintendent of Hasse school for 1935 36. M Henry has taught successfully for Mills County for years according to the Enterprise.
The Comanche Chief’s Vol I No I is alleged to be dated August 21 1873. The author notes the first number reached them after birth of a son born August 3 1878. He recalls missing copies and asserts verification awaits found copies to confirm the date.
Lou Jackman formerly of Comanche was appointed Assistant Postmaster at Hillsboro last week, per a daily press item. He previously worked as a clerk in the local office about 15 or 20 years ago and is nephew of the late A B Haworth of this city.
Mrs. Eli Childers aged 79 died August 6 at the home of Bill Hanson in Proctor community after eighteen months residency. Interment followed at Zion Hill Cemetery on the Wednesday after her death. Rosetta Childers, born in Arkansas in June 1856, survived by relatives.
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