20 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
1
A reflective piece contrasts aging and fleeting love with looming death. The speaker notes warm beauty in May and the bloom of love, while declaring his own fate as the beloved moves toward life and he toward death, ending with the inevitability of death after passion fades.
Comanche joins Stephenville DeLeon Dublin and Cross Plains in forming a four member committee to press Southwest Gas and seek a Railroad Commission hearing on lower gas rates. Mayor J R Eanes coordinates with N M Durham J A Lee and J P Hoft for data and legal prep with Bob Mc Campbell and Tom F Reese as counsel.
Comanche County to share in twenty million dollar drought relief fund approved by Congress last week. The fund will aid food and clothing purchases, with loans to be applied using the same method and committee as previous loans. Local committees listed: Comanche E F Anthony Will Robinson W A Nunnally De Leon J D Tate C V Singleton W H Smith Gustine Luther White N K E Palmer IL Sadler Comanche members Wm Chilton A P Cox George Goosby.
A community relief campaign to aid unemployed in Comanche launches with a meeting today Friday February 20 at 2 30 p m in the District Court Room. The plan follows the Cleburne relief model where employed residents donate a day's wages to hire others, with work assigned by a central agency and priority given to those most in need.
Main Street notes a 1 a.m. curfew likely to shutter Broadway nightspots after a club shooting sparked fears of a gang feud. Police aim to curb underworld activity by closing operations in the late hours, threatening the street’s famed nightlife.
University of Texas figure Dan Van Pelt visited for a weekend appearance, meeting with students and faculty to discuss sports administration and campus programs. The event highlighted UT athletics and academic collaboration during the visit.
Among the Comanche at the Blanket zone meeting of the Methodist Missionary societies were Mesdames J. B. Lowry Tavia Mc Arthur J. Hi. Prater C. E. Frost J. M. Perry I. T. Clemons J. P Graham and Misses Mary Lee Eugenia Gray Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Smoot and Rev. J. M. Perry.
Notices publish this week announce the Leon River bridge contract to be let on February 27. The concrete structure will span 1032 feet with a 30 foot roadway on the same location as the current bridge east of Hasse on Highway No. 10. Work will begin after March 1 and take most of the year to finish.
Bert Black has purchased the Riley Cafe and is remodeling fixtures before opening a modern eating place. He has prior cafe experience in Plainview and aims to open in the first days of next week.
The Camp Fire Girls disbanded and left a cash balance of 9.69. Miss Marian Lucille Donahoe delivered the check to R. S. Walker, who passed it to L. F. Elkins for the Community Chest, marking possibly the group's last official act.
Comanche County Jersey cow Blue Fox's Pegis Belle, owned by Mart Stephens of Suez, set a Texas State aged cow butterfat record with 508 pounds in the 305 day test and 10 896 pounds of milk, surpassing Majesty's Christel of F 309422 and the prior champion at age 15 years 9 months.
Nat Godbold, son of Mrs. Me M Godbold, at the University of Texas in Austin, earned straight A's while taking six subjects and working seven hours daily. He handles meter work for the Municipal Light Plant in Austin in addition to his studies, illustrating a demanding schedule.
District Judge Joe Fidson granted a temporary injunction to stop disconnections for those who have not paid January gas bills. The order, effective immediately, delays final hearing until April and covers H. L. Stewart J. P. Hoff and 97 others amid claims January bills were excessive. Ten defendants reportedly remained unpaid by Thursday. Also notes visits of Weston McDonald and Dick Lane of John Tarleton College to Comanche with families.
A local photo studio advertises an 8x10 enlargement service at two dollars per finish. The offer targets customers seeking affordable Kodak finishing options.
Local advertisement urges growers to contact Brownwood Nursery at the listed phone for pecan bud budding. It also promotes Fly Treatment services for sheep and poultry stock, noting a show with fly treatment makeup and providing another contact number.
Jim C Cunningham announces his bid for city marshal in Comanche County. He notes his Comanche roots and farming background, work with the county road crew, and more than a year as city night watchman. He pledges faithful service and asks for votes.
W C Magness announces candidacy for City Marshall in the April election. He states ten years in the community and outlines his plan to administer duties efficiently and be on the job at all times. Also notes a school event titled Wives to Burn at the High School Auditorium on February 21 at 8 p.m. with seats reserved.
Comyn High School girls basketball claimed the county title by defeating DeLeon High School 22 to 20 in Dublin. The Class B champions secured the overall county championship by rallying in the final minutes after trailing in the Class A winners’ game.
K J Kopp has leased the Arthome Studio and assumed control of the business last Monday. He has spent twelve years with the Rervant's Studio of Fort Worth. Mr. and Mrs. Kopp plan to make Comanche their permanent home.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary hosts a Friday night event at the K of P Hall on February 20 with admission 25 cents and children free except those who play 42. Also Arthome Photo Studio offers mail order roll film development for twenty five cents plus six border prints postpaid.
Mr and Mrs J C Cunningham spent the weekend in Brownwood visiting their new granddaughter at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Gus Co.
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