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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1936
Page
1
Comanche County Jail reports no inmates for two weeks as Deputy Sheriff Joe Miller notes, while local citizens and officials are praised. The column records marriages, new teachers Leah Allen, Hugh S. Clarke’s move to Detroit, tax rate details, and church revivals.
Mrs. C F Taylor and her daughter Helene and son Carlton Jr of Victoria are visiting Mrs. J L Payne and Mrs. Elbert Cox.
The chief will be published one day earlier next week to allow candidates to reach voters before the August 22 election and give merchants time to publish ads before Election Day. Ad copy should be submitted by Wednesday.
D. T. Muse, 53, a Fort Worth novelty salesman, died instantly when E. J. Turner of Stephenville struck Muse’s parked car while Muse was fixing a flat tire seven miles from Comanche on Highway 10 near Hasse. Turner suffered minor injuries and was taken to a Stephenville hospital. Eye witness W. E. Dixon said Muse was dead at the scene. Muse’s body was moved to Comanche for funeral arrangements by his children as officials investigate the crash.
Comanche lit up Court House Square as the new White Way was officially opened Thursday night with eight ornamental lights on steel posts. The 200 watt power lights were donated by the Texas Power and Light Company to illuminate downtown.
John Ford Blanks a Blanket resident for the past year died early Wednesday. Funeral services were in Brownwood and the remains were taken to San Angelo for services. Born September 22 1869 in Versailles Missouri he lived in Texas since 1875 and worked as a rancher and stockman in several states. Survived by his wife four sisters a half sister and a half brother.
Reports to the Comanche County Chamber of Commerce show that 40 to 60 calves will be fed by Vocational classes in county high schools and 4-H clubs this year, a five to eightfold increase from last year. The Livestock Committee also notes interest in a Colt Show and Sheep and Goat Show and offers assistance to promoters. Breeders in these lines are asked to contact the Chamber secretary within two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Preston and son J. C. of Meadow, Walter Ward of Wilson, and George Hood of Sylvester visited Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Lane for a weekend. Thornton Barrett spent Sunday in Fort Worth. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tupin and son, and Mrs. Jack Cauley and son Jack Jr., visited Mr. and Mrs. William Cauley in Waco on Sunday.
J. B. Tatum spent Saturday at the Centennial in Dallas. Miss Edienese Herring has returned to her home in Laredo.
The Ebenezer String Band will furnish music at three Luker for Representative rallies next week in the county. Rallies are set for Downing Monday, Comyn Tuesday, and Proctor Friday with other candidates urged to cooperate.
C A Roberson, longtime Ford mechanic in Comanche, becomes head of the mechanical department at J C Biggs Auto Parts and Service. J C Biggs will devote full time to management and to sales and service operations.
Ruth Cunningham longtime county resident known as Aunt Ruth died at her Newburg home after weeks of illness. Interment followed Saturday in Newburg Cemetery with Rev. McGinnis of the Baptist Church officiating. Survived by Allen and Oda Cunningham of Newbury, Mary Bumpus of Ardmore Oklahoma, a daughter Ira Cunningham predeceased her, husband Jesse Cunningham, and brother Ira Dobbs who lived with her.
Hon Clyde L Garrett Eastland County Judge and first challenger to Thomas L Blanton for Congress speaks in Comanche at 8 30 pm Monday as part of a county wide run for the runoff primary. He also plans speeches in De Leon at 10 30 am Proctor at 1 30 pm and Gustine at 4 pm.
Mrs. Lena Eudora Beaty Lee longtime Comanche County resident died at home in Comanche after two weeks illness. Funeral at Comanche Methodist Church with Rev. Charles H. Cole. burial in Downing Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by sons Allen Vasco Lee of Comanche and Leon Lee of Edinburg, brothers Bub Beaty of Oklahoma and Bud Beaty of California.
Earl Ray Evans and Art Hatley spent Sunday and Monday at the Centennial Expo in Dallas.
Lady evangelist Rev Lizzie McAdams of the Free Will Baptist Church conducts a two week revival at Gartmans View Tabernacle near Van Dyke. She recently closed a Fort Worth revival after preaching in the West Indies last year. This Friday she preaches Three Thousand Devils In One Man and Saturday The Golden Text of the Bible. Sunday morning at eleven she speaks on Six Miracles of the Cross and Sunday night What They Do In Hell.
Thieves boarded 30 cases of oil valued at 120 dollars from the Clyde House Sinclair Warehouse Friday night. Entry was gained by prying the lock. Police found the oil missing Saturday morning, carried away in a car with new Goodyear tires.
A squad of about 27 men plans to report for football practice at 3 p.m. Monday under coach Glenn Frazier. Returning letter men include Captain Tom Clyde Marshall and J. B. Merchant, Cauley, E. Pate, Jones, Switzer, Charlie Marshall, and Don Gray. Seven games are slated including Brownwood, Hamilton, Gorman, Desdemona, Stephenville, Dublin, and De Leon with several open dates.
Union Cemetery at Gustine will host a work day on Saturday August 18 announced by L J Johnson volunteers are urged to come early bring tools and dinner those unable to attend may send cash donations to support the cemetery effort.
Mr St Clair and grandson Cc G Whitten visited Indian Reservations and irrigated areas in New Mexico. He reports rain fell last week and crops including apples and alfalfa were affected.
Congressman Thomas L Blanton spoke from the band stand in Comanche before a large crowd in a run off bid against Clyde L Garrett of Eastland. Ex Townsend Club officers challenged his remarks on Garrett tax and salary records while city officers restored order. Blanton cited endorsements and quotes from supporters amid a confrontation over the Townsend movement.
Congressman Wright Patman of North Texas will canvass the 17th District for Thomas L. Blanton. Patman, author of the Soldiers Bonus Bill, will speak in Baird at 9:30 a.m. Dublin at KFPL from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. De Leon at 2:30 p.m.
Town events highlight county reunions as Mullin Band performs at a Patterson rally in Comanche. Tolbert Patterson of Mullin speaks Tuesday night and again Saturday afternoon. Williford family reunion at Sturkie Bridge marks 30th year with 99 relatives and four life events in attendance.
Chief Dry Cleaners installed a Three-Mm-One Steam Press for silks wools and linen and a Prosperity Grid Head and Garment Pressing Machine purchased by proprietor E. E. McNatt in Houston Monday and installed here Wednesday. The upgrades aim to produce high quality work while preserving garment life.
The Service Drug Store will offer free samples of popcorn this Saturday. Clarence Huett, proprietor, announces the installation of a new Burch Electric Machine, the latest model, inviting customers to judge the product by visiting the store on Saturday.
An annual revival begins Sunday August 16 at Beattie Baptist Church. Pastor Rev Frank Skaggs leads the event with assistance from Rev E B Garrett, former Beattie pastor and resident.
The Rippetoe Quartette will perform at Comanche Methodist Tabernacle tonight in support of Luker for Representative. Judge R. A. Luker, sponsor of the program, said other candidates were invited to cooperate.
James Franklin Rhymes longtime resident of the Sipe Springs community died Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the tabernacle and interment followed in the Sipe Springs Cemetery. Born December 20 1853 in Mississippi he was a 45 year Methodist. Survivors include one daughter Mrs Vince Van Hausseer Refugio Texas three sons Willis Walter and Lawrence Rhymes all of Sipe Springs along with fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Mrs. J. B. Allcorn hosted a garden tea last Friday to announce the approaching marriage of Miss Sarah E. Burton to Jim E. Reese. Miss Burton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Burton of Comanche, is Baylor University honors graduate and former Comanche teacher. Reese is a University of Texas graduate who served as principal of the Comanche Grammar School. The union links two longtime Comanche families.
E. E. McNatt traveled to Houston this week for business engagements and meetings with local firms. The visit focused on potential partnerships and market assessment in the Texas business hub.
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