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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
8
A letter from Mrs. Almeta Jones of Sprinville California forwarded care of a Sanatorium expresses gratitude for the Comanche Chief. She says she reads the paper first each week and values the news from Comanche County, calling the Chief a grand paper.
Kilpatrick's Hardware promotes Eveready radio batteries as the best choice for portable devices. The store highlights reliability and long life for a range of radios and other gadgets.
Jim Hay Hill 74 a well known retired businessman of Comanche died at his home Monday from a heart attack after a brief illness His funeral was at his daughter's residence 4 pm officiated by Rev A Edwin Wilson Interment in Oakwood Cemetery Pallbearers were E R Armstrong K L Macon John Cunningham John Tate John Mahon and Merlin Jenkins He survived by his widow four children five grandchildren a brother and two sisters all of whom were in Comanche for the funeral.
Comanche County car owners are invited to participate in a statewide Highway Planning Survey. Postcards are distributed with 1937 registration fees at the E R Armstrong tax office. Cards require no postage or signature and seek confidential information to aid future road construction and maintenance planning.
A rabbit drive is planned in Soda Springs Wednesday morning at Beck residence starting at 8. Dinner will be served at noon at the point. All interested are asked to join the committee.
J. T. Layman 67, a Comanche County farmer from Fellowship, died in a German hospital after two weeks of illness. Funeral at South Leon Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Barrett. Interment in Newburg Cemetery. Born Memphis Tennessee December 31 1869. Survived by wife Lillie Tate and ten children. several grandchildren and siblings attended. Converted young man and joined Baptist Church.
Miss Zilpha Allen formerly of Comanche died in De Leon after an extended illness. Funeral services were held there with the De Leon Methodist pastor officiating assisted by Rev. R. G. Alexander. Surviving are siblings in De Leon Amarillo Dallas Gustine Abilene and others with several attending from Comanche.
W B Scott a Roch community resident was buried in Dublin Friday. He lived on the Scott Ranch at Roch and in Dublin for many years. His widow and several children survive him including Lucille Campbell Jack Scott Wallace Scott Murray Scott Bessie Howell Bonnie Scott and Inez plus many grandchildren.
C E White aged 31 native of Gap died at his De Leon home February 14. Funeral held at Stag Creek Cemetery with Rev. R G Alexander and Rev. Gordon Barrett officiating. He moved from West Texas oil fields six months ago. Born August 12 1905 in Gap. Survived by wife Ruby Hattox and two children Eve and June Clyde. Also survived by three brothers and three sisters. Father Charles Lee White deceased. mother survives.
Crews the defending champion meets Dublin in the opening Region 2 basketball game at 10 Saturday morning in Abilene. The winner is favored to advance over Hamlin and Evant in the other first round clash, with the final set for 8 p.m. Saturday.
Details on interplanted crops and soil conserving methods for 1937 including contour listing terracing, strip cropping of sorghum and Sudan grass, and rates for terracing and range-building allowances. Describes how interplanted corn and grain sorghum with legumes are counted and paid, plus conditions for soil building and pasture programs in the county.
John Tarleton College basketball team seeks to cap a string of 76 straight wins as they face arch rival North Texas Aggies in Stephenville. Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth, with eight straight wins, hopes to spoil the Plowboys season finale. The score from last night’s game and final results will appear on today’s sport page.
Bob Stough formerly of Larpasas is named WPA project superintendent in Comanche and oversees the local steel work. He succeeds J. L. O of Waco who had held the post since Grac Howell's departure several months ago. W. Orand returned to Waco to take a similar position.
Mr Bill and Kelley Sweeps attract customers at Kilpatrick's Hardware Store as a large spring selection arrives for planting season. Shoppers compare sizes and prices to choose durable tools for garden tasks.
F L Terrell, a well known merchant of De Leon, died suddenly at his home Monday morning about 2 oclock after a brief heart attack. Funeral services were held Tuesday. He had run a grocery business in De Leon for years and is survived by his widow and two sons.
A local ad announces suppliers for garden tools and equipment to assist planting and cultivation. The notice emphasizes gathering needed items for gardening tasks and supporting hobby and home gardeners.
R Doggett a long time Roch resident died February 22 and was buried at Hanson Cemetery. He drove cattle to Abilene in early days and was married to Mary Cathey, survived by two sons M L Doggett and W A Bil Doggett, a daughter Mrs Bell Parrot is deceased, with ten grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
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