Christmas R Big Days Left for Buying Christmas Goods
Christmas shopping days dwindle as Comanche braces for a record sales period. A crowded Saturday Trades Day draws thousands from Comanche and nearby counties with merchants offering reduced prices and late selections. Harmon Howard directs band music and Santa Claus visits promise gifts for children amid a festive parade by Comanche School units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
M. Colesman
Harmon Howard
Comanche Band
Santa Claus
Comanche Chief Campaign Sees Tight Race for Auto Prizes
The Comanche Chief campaign nears its final vote period with candidates seeking subscriptions to win a 1936 Chevrolet Coach priced at 785 dollars and cash prizes. Leaders warn the race remains close as Monday night closes the big vote period and committees push for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan Chevrolet Co
Ty Campaign
Comanche Chief
Bales of Cotton Weighed at Local Yard
Weighed bales reported at the cotton yard with 2930 bales weighed by C F P Denny the public weigher. Figures indicate last season’s receipts and about 200 more bales this season making the crop about the same as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nche
C. FP. Denny
Denny
Court Sets Special Session for December 30
A special session of criminal court will be held at Comanche on December 30, per District Judge 3. Cross. Oral jury cases are set for trial and one juror panel from the first term will be reused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanchember
3. Cross
John Reese Announces Sheriff's Candidacy in January
John Reese, already appointed sheriff in January after Dwight Brightman’s resignation, says he will run to succeed himself. Reese, a former district judge, entered the 1974 county clerk runoff and plans a formal January announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reese
Mr. Reese
Dwight Brightman
Department of Justice
Reese
Yesk
Bob Masters Receives Baylor Football Letter
Bob Masters of Comanche was among twenty four Baylor Bear players awarded letters by the Baylor Athletic Council. The junior regular on the Bruin varsity played key offense, contributed to eight Bears wins in eleven games, and sparked a 56 yard interception return for a late touchdown against Arkansas.
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Waco
Texas
Bob Masters
Comanche
Baylor Bear
Baylor Athletic Council
Masters
Bruin
Bruins
Lloyd Russell
Bears
Arkansas
Stairs
Rice
Pears
Owls
Texas Tech students work to cover expenses
In Lubbock on December 17, about 44 percent of Texas Technological College students earn all or part of their expenses, up five percent from last year. Of 1,054 workers, 815 men and 289 women, 784 work regularly and 270 hold NYA jobs, while some students seeking work have not found employment.
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Lubbock
Texas Technological College
Hundred Aghes Produce 2419 From 100 Acre Pecan Orchard
The 100 acre pecan orchard of C F Denny near Bibb yields 2419 dollars in total income this year. Nuts weighing 15709 pounds sold at 12 cents per pound produced 1874 dollars while cotton, corn, oats hay and peas added about 545 dollars.
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C. F. Denny
Bibb
Wich
Dean
Tocal Churches Plan Christmas Services
Comanche churches plan Christmas services across multiple congregations. The Methodist Church hosts a White Christmas with gifts for those in need and a program. Presbyterian Church holds a special song service and a church Christmas tree on Monday. Central Christian omits preaching Sunday but lights the Christmas spirit at Sunday School.
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Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Central Christian Church
Comanche County Peanut Crops Marketing Slow
Public Weigher Dc F Denny reports only about one-fourth of the peanut crop in Comanche County has been marketed. Threshing paused for hot weather slowed movement, while prices slipped from a dollar for early nuts to about 70 cents for good quality peanuts.
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Comanche County
F. Denny
Ms. Denny
Comanehe Chief Circulation Campaign Closes
The Comanehe Chief circulation campaign ends January 4 as organizers wrap up efforts. Voters and supporters await final tallies, with endorsements noted from local groups and sponsors.
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Comanehe
Chief Christmas Edition Mailed Monday for Comanche
The Comanche Chief will publish its regular Christmas Edition on Monday. It will be mailed that night and reach subscribers Tuesday morning. The paper will carry a greeting from each local business and letters to Santa Claus from children. Submissions must reach The Chief office by Friday December 20. The edition will be the only paper next week with the following issue January 2.
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Comanche
M. Coleman
Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
England
Coleman
Santa Claus
Commissioner Leverette Little Files Re-Election Bid
Leverette Little, Commissioner of Precinct No. 1, will seek another term after confirming his decision Saturday. He plans to make a formal announcement on January 1 to begin his campaign for re-election.
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Leverette Little
Little
Ladies Illuminate Comanche Oak for Christmas Touch
The Comanche Business and Professional Women's Club brightened the town by lighting the old oak tree at the southwest corner of the square. After nights of decoration with multicolored lights residents now enjoy a fully illuminated holiday display.
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Comanche
State Old Age Pension Department Seeks Credit Info
If your credit is not good, you need not apply for a position with the State Old Age Pension Department or it is required of applicants that they submit a recommendation to that effect.
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State
Old Age Pension Department
Kansas City Pressman Recalls Early Days With The Chief
Wilson Straley of Kansas City writes about his early work for The Chief and describes a self printed volume "The Sentry's Last Beat and Other Poems" by his late brother John Thomas Stratey. He details 1892 printing training, military service in the Spanish American War, and his own work on frontispiece and proof printing.
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Wilson Straley
Kansas City
Straley
Comanche
Chattys
Beding
3. M. Vernon
Gayle Talbot
Brownwood
Granbury
Wichita Falls
Mt. Pleasant
Pittsboro
Longview
Texas
Herald
Nelson
Nebraska
The
United
Ory to Head Legion Post
Dr. L. K. Ory was elected Commander of the Rector Cunningham Post of the American Legion at a Tuesday meeting. A. P. Cox was chosen Vice-Commander Phillip Parker Adjutant and Jock Moore Finance Officer. Ory succeeds R. S. Walker.
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L. K. Ory
Cunningham
American Legion
A. P. Cox
Phillip Parker
Jock Moore
Dr. Ory
R. S. Walker
State Issues Warning of Holiday Accidents
Austin Texas December 17 Dr John W Brown State Health Officer urges all to prevent accidents during the holiday season as traffic increases with vacationers on the highways He calls for partnership in traffic safety and responsible driving and pedestrain conduct to reduce deadly hazards and suffering.
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Austin
Texas
John W. Brown
Otthers
Lane Named Manager of Higginbotham Lumber Yard
T. O. Lane, son of Dr and Mrs J O Lane of Comanche, is appointed manager of the Higginbotham Lumber Yard in Hico Texas after several months with the company in San Angelo. He succeeds J J Isham who moves to Hardin Lumber Company in Ballinger.
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Tt. O. Lane
Higginbotham Lumber Yard
Hico, Texas
T. O. Lane
J. O. Lane
Comanche
Higginbotham Lumber Yar
Hico
Lane
San Angelo
J. J. Isham
Hardin Lumber Company
Ballinger
Dublin C H S Musicians Honored for Support in Games
Comanche High School Band and Drum Corps were thanked by Dublin groups for aiding at the Bi-District game in Marlin and the Regional game in San Saba. The letter from A G Macy and D F Franks praised the band and drum corps and noted their lasting impression. They thanked Mr and Mrs Howard and all musicians for their service and expressed hope to reciprocate.
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Comanche
Dublin
Dublin Lions
A. G. Macy
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
D .F. Franks
Dublin Development Club
Marlin
San Saba
Howard
I E Wallace Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
I E Wallace of Snyder received a two year penitentiary term in District Court on a guilty plea for conveying of mortgaged property. The judge was R J F Cross. Wallace may receive custody transfer from Tarrant County for passing a worthless check over fifty dollars.
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I. E. Wallace
Snyder
Comanche Students Appoint Annual Staff Editors
Comanche student James Wilkerson of John Tarleton College serves as sports editor for the Grassbury yearbook. Nadine Keith of Gustine is calendar editor and Nan Shelton is assistant calendar editor this year.
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James Wilkerson
Comanche
John Tarleton College
Grassbury
Nadine Keith
Gustine
Nan Shelton
Notice on label dates and renewal request
The notice explains how to read expiration dates on the label showing the Chief subscription. It gives an example that 9-9-5 means expiration Sept 1, 1935 and that $1.00 covers up to Sept 1, 1956. It requests renewals if in arrears.
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All Baptist Family
Geo. A
B. Chilton
Comanchey
Indian Gap
Pp. Brooks
Jor University
U. S
Stanton
John Pettit
B. Lacy
Comancherday
Uate
Sam Houston
Ss. Esidine
W. J. Bib
Bessie Preston
S Otwell
Lilianest
D. O. Tunnel
Young
Joe Marshall
Gustine W. C. Circle
Gustine Gazette
Angelon Day
Ee Court
Baylor University
Tocal Churches
Pentertainment
Joe E. Brown
John Waxsne
Jack Benny
Sylvia Sidney
Mary Burns
Dick Foran
James Donn
Claire Doda
William Powell
Ritz Theater
Ohn Wayne
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