11 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
1
A fragmentary poem by George Santayana contrasts wisdom with belief and inner vision. It suggests faith guides the heart beyond mere intellect and science, describing Columbus finding a world through faith and the soul’s invincible surmise. The stanza underscores faith as the mortal heart’s guiding light amid mystery.
The text questions what the National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement reported about prohibition in the country. It suggests widespread nonobservance and calls for stronger enforcement.
The Comanche Indians defeated Albany Lions 3 to 2 on 20 yard penetrations and 10 to 4 on first downs to claim the Bi District Championship at Comanche. Both teams failed to score, with Comanche’s defense stifling Albany in the opening quarter.
A New York survey finds 123000 private cars stay parked all night on streets and 102000 run without tail lights. The report notes alleys fail to support private garages, driving owners to keep cars outside overnight and pay $20 to $25 monthly storage.
Fire damaged Prentice Hodges residence just south of Comanche when a defective flue started the blaze around 11:30 AM. Neighbors with a bucket brigade and the Hodges helped control the fire. one room roof burned away and interior water damage occurred. The house, owned by Miss Camille Fleming, had partial insurance. Hodges’ water and smoke damaged furniture was uninsured.
By December 1 total tax collections across State County road and common school taxes reached 36609.61, more than 2.5 times the 14565.53 of the previous year. November eased from October with 16659.09 collected. 19952.09 the prior month. First To Buy Auto License Co L T Cox of Comanche issued the first 1952 automobile license as the county began license issuance Monday morning. Total 8124 licenses for 1950s had been issued to Monday.
Comanche Texas rooster Paul drew nationwide notice when Ripley’s Believe It Or Not featured his image with a caption about a rooster in blue overalls walking the streets. Paul died in 1930 after serving as Farmers Produce Company mascot, replaced by an Upright walking White Leghorn rooster now seen around the plant. Nearby Rising Star Eastland County club members report vast canning and charity work, creating community space and hosting quilting and social events.
Smith and family of Carl ton spent Sunday in Comanche with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tatum. Mrs. HB S Lam left this week for Brownwood to spend several weeks with her daughter Mrs. J. C. Edwards.
Rain totaling two and a half inches in two weeks boosts grain prospects and promises another bumper spring and winter grazing crop. Farmers credit past heavy rains with saving hundreds in feed, while optimism grows for stock through winter as serenge planted in rain this year matches last year’s record.
Five hundred sheets letter five rai ey galed on sath sides for mer than tablets reported by the Comanche Chief.
In hard times the big farm trusts are blamed for wasteful salaries and collapse while small diversified Erath Comanche Parker county farmers claim resilience. They advocate poultry fruit orchards and self sufficiency, noting no bank failures locally and that land with orchards may become valuable again. J. E. Fitzgerald signs off.
Sloan opens a new grocery on the south side of Comanche square in the former Me's Dry Cleaners building. The store will be Sloan's Cash Grocery. George Sullivan of Daniel Baker College visited Comanche with his parents over the weekend. Reese Drug Co. advertises new low prices on window glass.
The Snyder Tigers seek a regional title against Comanche in a high profile Class B final. Snyder arrives with nine dressed turkey loads and a strong season, after beating Stamford 52 to 6 and claiming the Bi District crown. Comanche hosts the showdown, the crowd expected large, with Snyder pep squad and a 30 piece band.
Turkey show day drew good crowds as sixty five entries competed under wet conditions. County Agent John A Barton praised stock quality while judge Elizabeth Temple explained bird traits. Notable exhibits included two coops of wild mallard ducks owned by Gilmore Durham.
Reese Drug Co advertises engraved Christmas cards described as the finest stock on hand offered at a new low price. The brief notice promotes a seasonal card selection with emphasis on quality and value for shoppers.
A local market announces a procurement wish for country sausage back bone and spare ribs. The notice specifies purchasing needs from suppliers and potential terms.
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