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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
9
Austin readers are urged to file income tax returns for 1919 promptly. Collector A S Walker advises obtaining Form 10404, listing all income sources, and calculating net income to determine filing need. Free help is available from deputies and banks, with early filing encouraged before March 15.
Dallas officials announce Walton Peteet, a marketing specialist with cooperative extension links to Texas A and M and the U S Department of Agriculture, will manage the chamber's agricultural department and launch a program recognizing agriculture and stemming farm exodus, beginning March 1.
E V Gill of Sidney area files candidacy for County Commissioner in precinct No 1. A longtime Comanche county resident with 46 years in the area, he pledges diligent service to county interests and asks voters to give careful consideration to his bid in the Chief Exponent.
The Brownwood based Presbyterian group completes its presbytery organization dividing churches into two or three member groups led by named pastors. The synod seeks 414 845 dollars locally and four million dollars across the south for the Presbyterian Progressive program, detailing seven groups with towns and leaders.
Thursday night February 26 at the high school auditorium the Mozart Ladies Quartet will present a mix of vocal and instrumental numbers. The program is advertised as a premier entertainment for the course with a 26 cent admission.
The Church of Christ announces sermons by Evangelist T. H. Bass from Granbury on Sunday February 22. Services are at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Come hear him.
The Census Bureau reports January cotton consumption 591 725 running lint bales and 26 506 linters. On hand in consuming establishments 1 974 516 lint bales and 275 083 linters. Imports 89 685 bales. Exports 929 671 bales. Spindles active 34 739 071. State figures show January consumption 330 234 and spindles 14 918 672.
The W O W Circle announces a schedule change with meetings now held on Fridays instead of Tuesdays. Clerk Gussie Carter issues the notice.
Austin February 16 Remittances from tax collectors push the state treasury to about 11 million, nine million more than five years ago. The funds are placed in state depositories earning 4.5 percent interest, with anticipated collections near 15 million by March 15. The rise follows a higher tax rate and constitutional limits hitting 35 cents per 100 property value, mirroring increased government operating costs.
The pastor preaches Sunday morning at 11:00 and evening at 7:15 led by Rev. E P Williams. Sunday school meets at 10:00. The Woman's Missionary Society holds its monthly meeting Tuesday at 3:00 in the Young People's building. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:15 in the Young People's building. The public is invited. Ernest L Loyd, Pastor.
Revenue officials announce deputy collector visits across Comanche County to aid farmers in filing income tax reports. Shropshire will be at Sipe Springs February 28 to March 2, Le Leon March 3 to 6, and Comanche March 7 to 15 to assist with returns.
A Lyceum attraction occupies the high school auditorium as part of the season. Details are sparse but the event is listed among school activities.
W. H. Myererth plans to attend in Dallas on Tuesday for a pastors gathering of the Inter-Church World Movement. The event brings ministers from all denominations to foster mutual understanding and uplift humanity.
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