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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
1
In a Saturday primary race in Erath County, Russell of Stephenville defeated Clyde L. Garret to clinch the Democratic nomination for the Seventeenth District. The victory marked a double milestone for the Russell family as family members gathered at home for a celebration.
Comanche County welfare chair Mrs Ernestine leads appeal for local families to foster or adopt European War refugee children. Officials urge interested residents to call the Gille Building office on Downwood Street or Arthur’s office at 306 for details and cooperation with the State Public Welfare Division and United States Committee.
A P Food Store announces an autumn sale this weekend under manager Smallwood. The ad lists sale items and notes prices are double the usual for the week.
Inofficial returns list candidate names and vote totals for Comanche County run off. Jerece Brooks and Ames P. Alexander show large margins in various races. Officials include Justice, Representative, County Judge, County Attorney, and three Commissioner districts with multiple candidates.
J. McAlliley was elected precinct chairman of Brushy Gap in the runoff on Saturday with 33 votes to 20 for M T Sioemaker.
Sam H. Shutt district manager of the Texas Telephone Company discussed planned improvements in Comanche at a Monday night City Council and Chamber of Commerce meeting. He and H. T. Hailey and Karl Shock outlined desired service upgrades while Mayor Coleman favored existing rates and better service without rate increases. Shutt pledged to assess feasible upgrades and may invest even at a potential loss to enhance the plant for stronger service.
The First Freewill Baptist Church in Comanche announces a summer revival beginning September 1 led by Fort Worth evangelist Rev. L. M. Sutton and Van Dyke singer Charlie Marshall. Services occur daily at 10:00 a m and 7:45 p m. all are invited. The church sits southeast of Comanche near the Santa Fe section house.
Will Nunnelly 66 a well known De Leon business man died Sunday after an illness Funeral services were held Monday He is survived by his widow and one son and by his father John Nunnelly of De Leon
Beginning this Sunday September 1 Central Christian Church will hold both morning and evening services Rev C C Klingman pastor says the evening services start at eight o clock tonight and every week thereafter
An announcement says Sunday will be the last big day at Lake Benes with a large crowd expected to come out bring lunch and enjoy a swim.
The Hoff man back to school sale continues beyond the planned end date. Due to popular demand the extension runs until Saturday September 7 allowing September shoppers to take advantage of the bargains.
A Tuesday afternoon fire at the Evridge building, home to the Freeman Store on the east square, caused little damage. Flames were controlled quickly and investigators have not determined a cause.
Dr E Conant arrives from Wisconsin to begin eleven o clock Sunday morning sermons at the First Baptist Church with nine lectures on Prophecy and five on Prayer. Dr J C Sisemore of Amarillo begins Romans lectures Monday at 9 30 with two talks daily through Friday. Weekday service time changed to 9 30 a m. A Edwin Wilson Pastor invites public attendance.
The Comanche Lions Club joins the Brownwood Lions Club at Walter Smith Cottage on Lake Brownwood for an evening of music by Pat Howard and his Spanish Orchestra. Sol Hoffman performs Spanish solos while lantern slides from Cuba entertain. W. H. LaRoque and Fort Worth governor elect speak. A Spanish beans barbecue with ice cream and coffee accompanies the gathering.
The Rev. C. C. Klingman began his tenure at Central Christian Church on September 1, 1919, and in November 1937 began a second pastorate, dividing time with the Gatesville church.
The first regular meeting of the Farmers' Marketing Association will be held next Monday night over Coleman's Grocery Store. The group seeks members and especially women to help plan a grand show next year and start organizing early.
An intensive inquiry is under way into the death of Jim Couch whose bound and beaten body was found in his dugout home near Gustine. Sheriff Wid Spivey and District Attorney Bill Allen lead questioning of area residents and acquaintances as Sanford Couch, the victim’s son, reports the body found on the floor wearing only underwear with hands tied behind and feet bound.
Mrs. H. H. Croker also known as Cora Belle Standridge died after a long illness in a Comanche County hospital Thursday at 9:00 p.m. She was 59. Funeral services were held at Indian Creek Cemetery with Rev. Sterling Isham officiating. She married Henry H. Croker in 1897. twelve children and many grandchildren survived, along with eleven siblings.
Funeral services for Matty Perina Breedlove wife of David P. Breedlove of Comanche were held Friday at White Point Church with Rev. S W Short presiding. Born August 16 1887 in Comanche County she was interred at White Point Cemetery. Survivors include her husband six sons Richard M Breedlove Lee B Breedlove Doyle P Breedlove F Alton Breedlove and L Everett Breedlove and one daughter Mrs Floyd V Harris. Attending from out of county were most children except Myrle of Pearl Harbor Hawaii and relatives from El Centro California Brady Merkel and De Leon.
The Energy community plans a cemetery working on September 5, led by Mrs. Edwin Howell secretary treasurer of the association. A noon dinner will be served after the work.
F L Little filed a formal protest with Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee disputing Walter Chapman’s nomination for Commissioner, Precinct No. 1, after alleging voting irregularities in Box No. 1 at Comanche during the August 24 1940 primary. Little demands recounting and verification of totals from the second primary to resolve suspected tabulation errors.
School will open at Soda Springs Monday September 2 according to M Lt Geye. G T Doss is principal and Miss Montie Irby is assistant.
Miss Vernie Livingston and Walter Norretta were married in a candlelight ceremony at the Baptist parsonage at 7 p m on Saturday August 17 Rev Edwin Wilson conducted the single ring rite The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Livingston of Comanche The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Norretta of Louisiana and is assistant manager of the Chevrolet Shop in Hammond La They left for their home in Loranger La after the ceremony
Walter Jack Barret Tom Cox Jr James Wilkerson and J C Helm Jr left Monday for a few days vacation and fishing at Galveston.
Band Mothers sponsor a Friday night event at the High School Gymnasium selling 20 cent tickets for bridge 42 dominoes and table tennis to raise money for new band uniforms. Comanche anticipates big crowds Monday for Fall Trades Day with farmers traders and merchants promoting sales and livestock trading as schools reopen.
Superintendent W Z Compton states preparations are complete for the Monday opening of Comanche Public Schools. High school enrollment is partly finished this week, with Grammar School and West Ward pupils to register Monday. A faculty meeting is set for Saturday at 10:00 AM. Hasse School began August 26 as the county's first term start, while larger schools start next week per County Superintendent Dale Howard.
Superintendent W. Z. Compton reports registration at Co Manche High School is near completion with over 300 students enrolled and at least 50 more expected.
The Mills Courtly Quarterly Singing Convention will convene at Goldthwaite Grammar School Auditorium on Sunday September 1. L B Porter president invites all singers to attend the quarterly meeting.
Mr and Mrs Ben Evridge of Comanche announce the birth of a daughter Lucy Antoinette at 10:00 AM Sunday. She arrived at home with grandparents Dr and Mrs J O Lane in Comanche and weighs seven pounds.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Browning of Snyder announce the arrival of a daughter at Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene on August 25. Mrs Browning is the former Joy Farquhar of Sidney. The Browning ranch home nine miles northwest of Snyder plans to rope and ride the young lady at an early age.
Local colleges interest is sought as Comanche County students share their planned schools and anticipated college ranks for the upcoming fall semester. The Chief invites responses to publish a future college destination roster.
Berch Wilson, a carpenter, orders a new four room frame residence on Vale Ave with one helper. The house will be for rent, Wilson stated.
Mr and Mrs H G Switzer from Phoenix Armona spent the weekend in Comanche visiting friends and enjoying local events.
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. enhanced its dry goods and ready to wear area with more space, new cases, cabinets, mirrors, and a fresh floor covering. The improvements give the departments the look and feel of a big city store and invite shoppers to inspect the updated sections.
Beattie School begins the 1940 41 term on Monday September 2 with seven teachers and about 190 pupils expected. Superintendent J E Lightfoot leads the staff including Principal H C Dean and teachers Miss Jane Shields Sam Ogan Mrs J E Lightfoot Miss Jewell Halbrooks and Miss Lou Farrow. A short opening program at 9:00 Monday morning invites all parents and patrons to attend as Superintendent Lightfoot outlines items of interest.
A five room frame residence on the Mrs. Jake Fielder farm three miles east of Comanche was destroyed by fire late Friday afternoon. The household goods of the Sam Livingston family who occupied the house were lost. The fire started from a defective fire.
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church invites all members to attend next Lord's Day as the Deacons seek to call a pastor. The message emphasizes unity and participation in the pastoral search.
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