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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
2
The piece highlights Comanche County by noting a historic reunion at local campgrounds, praising Comanche as a friendly Texas town. It cites census history, quotes The Brady Standard on selling points, and reflects on education choices for graduates and the value of good work over pay.
Local gossip notes Gustine mayor anger over De Leon Watermelon Festival invitations and a missing duchess invite. Comanche Chief editor hails Hamilton highway meeting but seeks corrections as De Leon plans for a future on Highway 36. Gustine officials eye potential relocation of activities amid rivalries with De Leonatsa.
A columnist explains sharing additional editorials with readers. He notes editors’ responses and announces his plan to publish more of the record, illustrating a candid exchange about press and public reaction.
Governor Alfred Allred defends Texas school funding, asserting state aid per student rose to a record high while property taxes were cut. He explains law-driven per capita calculations and criticizes opponents for misrepresenting rural and statewide support during his administration. He reports on a Mexico trip highlighting hospitality, economic observations, and gratitude toward Mexican and U.S. leaders.
A diverse group from the town visits the old family home on Thursday August 5. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Van Galloway with daughter, Abe Cates, Aubrey Johnson with son, Dennis McKee, Lee Edin burgh, Henry Harrison, Bill Baggett, and many others.
The Hornsby and Coan families gathered for their annual reunion on the creek at the Nunley home place the first Thursday and Friday in August. Attendees included numerous Coan relatives and neighbors from De Leon, sharing meals, stories, and kinship in a community gathering recorded in local notes.
Leon attended church day. Mrs. Luther pranks to a Brownwood treatment Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Weston and Clifton Don last week with their Dennis Qualls at O'Brid and Oleta Donaldson, been on an extended returned home with Mrs. Ottie May of May attended church day night. Mr. and Mrs. Carl as their dinner guest Mrs. Lakey and his Clyde McClendon and Texas, Mr. and Mrs. and family of De White of Lometa, Mr J. D. Morrow and s0 Mrs. J. A. Rogers a Mr. and Mrs. Slider sons, Mrs. W. H. Youn Ada Thomison. Rev. and Mrs. Scrito view are visiting her and Mrs. Owens here. Miss Doris Allen relatives at Hillsboro.
The Sunday schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday school for all ages 11 00 a m morning sermon Balm For A Broken Heart 7 15 p m sermon Peach In The Midst Of Confusion 8 00 p m. Evening service Wednesday August 18 hymn singing daily morning pastor Edwin M Shepard extends a cordial welcome to all readers.
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