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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
5
Residents and visitors populate Comanche over the weekend with trips to Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas area hospitals. Families welcome university students from UT Austin and Tarleton College, while local gains include new store management in Midland and a birth announcement from Dallas.
The Downing School lists honor students by grade. First grade Gail Ladd and Wassa Lee Wilson. second grade Jimmie Rex Scott and Patsy Faye Lasseter. third grade Harold Belgeu J W Wilson Walter Lee Isbell and Virginia Grace Hulsey. fifth grade Mary Frances Grissom Arthur Leroy Tarpley and Edward Scott. sixth grade Patsy Jean Mc Guire Faye Hanson Ira Coan Aline Loudermilk Jamie Peters. seventh grade Anna Belle Hornsby Gayle Loudermilk. eighth grade Oma Mae Loud ermilk.
Vera Connolly says married women have the harder job in a public editorial debate sparked by Marjorie Hillis’s counterpoint. The articles argue marriage versus single life, praising the Extra Woman while praising the wife and mother as society’s backbone.
Ruth Waldrop Dudley a longtime Brownwood resident was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot at her home on Main Avenue. The 47 year old former bookkeeper at the old F and M Bank lived alone since her husband’s death. Funeral services were held at the residence and she was buried in Comanche cemetery. Survived by seven siblings. pallbearers named.
Burks Transfer and Storage Company transported the household goods of F L Little to his new home. The firm is a bonded warehouse and media promotes calling Burks for moves. Weslaco in the Rio Grande Valley hosts Texas’ only trailer tourist park. The park fits 100 trailers and offers a club room for visitors. A dental clinic reported over half of two year old children had decaying teeth.
The Comanche County Chamber of Commerce gathering features H L Stewart’s two-year presidency, secretary Hilton Burks's remarks, and a fundraiser dinner by Brownwood church women. Speakers include Dean J Thomas Davis, R A Thompson, and Leo Kling er. out-of-town guests from many towns attend.
I M Ross and G B Stailey from Sidney have purchased the Stillwell Service Station on Highway 10 at the eastern edge of Brownwood. The new owners plan to operate it in the future, handling wholesale and retail oils, gasoline, and similar supplies. Brownwood Bulletin.
Dick Roberts, a U.S. Army veteran who had been stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, has returned home. He served overseas and is now resuming civilian life with his family.
Funeral services were held at Oakwood Cemetery for Walter J. Waldrop a Dallas businessman and World War II veteran. The 51 year old was found dead in his garage by his wife who reported months of ill health and threats of violence. Neighbors and police responded with Detective Jack Archer cutting the body down.
Santa Fe system carloadings for the week ending January 22 were 19,912, down from 20,375 a year earlier. Connections delivered 4,661 cars versus 6,926 last year. Total moved 24,573 cars that week, compared with 27,301 in 1937, while the prior week handled 25,015 cars.
Explains personal exemptions of 2500 for heads of families and 1000 single or 2500 married, plus a 400 credit per dependent under 18 or unable to self support. Credits depend on chief support, not mere legal duty. includes examples with trust funds and differing residences. Provisions for partial-year status under the 1936 Revenue Act.
A large bundle of notebook paper is advertised at the Chief Office for ten cents. The offer highlights a bulk quantity price and urges buyers to act quickly. The notice presents no further details on size, brand, or return policy.
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