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Comanche Chief in Comanche, Texas
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
1
Red Cross Drouth Aid Planned for Comanche County
A county wide drought relief plan was approved at a Comanche meeting led by Mrs. W. de Lowe. Miss Eskridge from Fort Worth outlined operations, a nine member Central Committee was named, and district committees will survey need and issue grocery orders for two weeks of rations after applications and approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Drouth
Comanche County
Comanche
Red Cross
W. de Lowe
DeLeon
Miss Eskridge
Fort Worth
Drouth Relief
Lowe
Sidney
C. D Statom
Sipe Springs
K Little
Duster
W. L. Blair
Beattie
B. Ray McCorkle
Newburg
John Pogue
Gustine
W. Robinson
J. D. Waring
Robinson Springs
W. Short
DeLeon - Comyn
New Hone
St. Joe
Rucker
Bowman
Pounds
Downing
Leon
Proctor
Buffalo
Wilson Sidney
Elms Grove
Imola
Line Springs
Tendian Mountain
Brooks
Willow Branch
Jeattie
Trinity
Mountain View
Hasse
Hicks Corner
Cross Roads
Roberson Springs
Jakehamon
Oliver Springs
Central Committee
Humorettes Cartoon Panel Quips on Car Travel
A humorous dialogue shows Phoebe recalling a ride with a drone oil salesman and a minister remarking on profanity heard on the road. The exchange highlights roadside talk and everyday language among travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinto
These Confounded Critics Roast My New Novel
The writer laments harsh reviews from critics who savaged the latest work. A friend bets the critics faced the book they judged, turning the tables in a wry exchange about literary reception.
George Washington Memorial Bridge battle over name on Hudson
The Port Authority christened the Hudson River suspension bridge the George Washington Memorial Bridge to mark 1932 bicentennial though critics fear common usage will mimic Washington bridge. A public poll favors Hudson bridge but the name stands as protests rage and radio announcers prepare pronunciation lessons from Dr. Frank Vizetelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
New York
New Jersey
Port of New York Authority
George Washington Memorial Bridge
Washington
Washington Bridge
Harlem
Brooklyn
Eanls
Hudson Bridge
New York City
Frank Vizetelly
Niew York
Noo Ork
Therd
Nieu
Loway
Lowahk
Comanche Imposes Fire Penalty On Insurance
The State Fire Insurance Department announces a 15 percent fire penalty for policies issued after March 1 in Comanche. The penalty, the maximum, follows a year with heavy losses totaling 115 percent of premiums. New rates apply for one year. Comanche had no penalty or credit prior to 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Frisco launches motor car service on Frisco line
The Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway began a motor car service between Comanche and Brownwood. The daily schedule runs Brownwood 7:30 am to Comanche 8:29 am, Fort Worth 12:15 pm, with return from Fort Worth 2:50 pm to Brownwood 7:30 pm. The 46 passenger motor car replaces the former mixed train and offers light express with a two cent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth and Rio Grande
Comanche
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Night School Aims to Help Gustine Farmers in Vocational Program
Gustine farmers attend the third annual vocational agriculture night school at the high school directed by Supt. O B Rose with Tuesday classes. The program emphasizes poultry care and breeding, offered free to adult farmers. Garden seed distribution via the Red Cross is planned, with district committees named for Comanche Harmony Brysonville and Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Supt
O. B. Rose
Miller Announces Candidacy for City Marshall in Comanche
A. G. Miller declares his bid for Comanche City Marshall in the Chief. He states he is a Comanche County product, moved here seven years ago, and asks citizens for their vote and influence. Also listed are local notes on seed potatoes and visits by residents to Dallas and Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Miller
City Marshall
Miller
Comanche
Comanche County
G. Miller
Brownwood Firm To Top Work Trees
Intensive tree work is under way in Comanche County led by Mr. Fabis of Brownwood Nursery. crews prune bud and care native trees for three years, starting with a giant on Findley Williford’s farm. locals include Oscar Callaway, J.C. Helens, and others on Blanket Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Fabis
Mr. Fabis
Findley Williford
Mr. Abis
Oscar Callaway
W. J. Turner
J.C. Helens
Blanket Creek
Clair Bettis
IT. L. Sanford
le FP. Bird
W. J. Richmond
Keelse Brothers
Mas. N. Bailey
Tom June
G. C. Levisov
Brownwood Nursery
Trownwood
Comanche groups back drive to kill crop-destroying rabbits
Comanche business men join County Commissioners in a fund over 100 dollars to help farmers combat a rabbit scourge. Local shell dealers will sell smokeless shells for organized drives at 40 cents per box, financed by banks and stores including Comanche National Bank, First State Bank, The Wm. Reese Drug Co. and Higginbotham Bros. & Co. Communities are urged to contact dealers for details and participate in the cooperative effort to protect peanut crops damaged by rabbits in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County Commissioner's Court
Comanche National Bank
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Paris Smith Drug Co
Durham Bros
Joe Tunin
First State Bank
Maud Vineyard
Economy
J. F .Tate and Son
City Bakery
H. H. Hardin
Income Tax Deputy Visiting Comanche Post Office
A deputy collector from Internal Revenue will be at the Comanche Post Office Building on Tuesday March 3 to assist with filing income tax returns. Taxpayers must file 1930 returns by March 18 with the district collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Comanche Post Office
Comanche Teachers Plan Attendance at Mid Texas Meeting
Comanche City Schools will dismiss Friday March 6 as teachers attend the Mid Texas Teachers Association gathering in Brownwood. Superintendent W G Barrett says Comanche teachers will go in a body with Mrs. Camenter addressing reading in the third grade. The two day program, beginning Friday, features lectures by educators from Howard Payne, area colleges, and city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche City
Mid- Texas Teachers Association
Brownwood
W. G. Barrett
Comanche
W. H. Camenter
Comanche West Ward
Barrett
Howard Payne
Daniel Bakey
A. S. Walker
C. H. Hufford
Coleman
SPECLUAT Saturday Sale Notes Items and Prices
The fragment lists prices for various goods such as 8x18 check lines at $5.65 and white duck collars at $1.00. It mentions land and post grade compound Neatsfo possibly misread and references jointed bridge bats and an individual named Howard Kilpatrick.
Leon River Bridge Contract Let Today
The Leon River Bridge project contract is due to be let today as advertised by the Highway Department. Judge W. T. House and Commissioner Grady Howell represent the Comanche Commissioners Court in Austin for the contract setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon River
Highway Department
W. T. House
Grady Howell
Austin
Burglars Busy At Sine Springs
Burglars removed a window glass and entered W. L Blair’s store at Sine Springs Saturday night. They carried away groceries valued at more than $265. Officers were called to the scene Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Blair
Sine Springs
Free Band Concert Sunday At Comanche High School
A free concert by the Comanche Band is set for Sunday afternoon March 1 at 3 oclock in the high school auditorium. The program includes Rombergs Song of Love from Melodies of Franz Schubert, The Old Frog Pond and The Champion overture, plus a Saxophone Band and Baby Band debut. The Baby Band formed since Christmas. several duets and novelties accompany a varied bill. The public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Romberg
Franz Schubert
Sigmund Rosenbergs
Wives To Burn Wow Comanche Audiences Again
The Comanche Little Theatre Group presented Wives To Burn at the High School Auditorium last Tuesday February 24 drawing a near capacity crowd. The play drew praise for its comedy and fine acting by Marvin Huey Ethrice Huey and Roy Elms from Gustine. W H Rowland traveled to Fort Worth while Marvin Huey Ethrice Huey and Roy Elms prepared for El Paso work next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Little Theatre Group
Marvin Huey
Ethrice Huey
Roy Elms
Gustine
el Paso
Cleburne Plan Adopted At The Meeting
Thirty men were put to work Saturday under County Judge W T Hi as the result of a meeting to provide employment for the unemployed in Comanche Mayor J R Eanes closed the town for the session A plan outlined includes a common fund into which each employed person contributes one days wages for two months Ten laborers were registered and 52 pledge cards were returned Committees will canvass for further contributions and work begun this week could relieve unemployment in Comanche as planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hi
Comanche
J. R. Eanes
Cleburne
Huett Passes Pharmacy Test
Clarence Huett has become a licensed pharmacist after passing the January 20 state exam, one of 3 of 186 applicants to succeed per the State Board of Examiners last week. He has worked with Wm. Reese Drug Co. for several years and is son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Huett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Huett
Clarence
State Board of Examiners
Huett
Comanche Visitors Attended Amherst Event Saturday
Joe Jones of Amherst and Rev Adrain Jones of Rev visited Comanche on Saturday for a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jones
Amherst
Rev
Adrain Jones
Special sale items and prices from Howard Kilpatrick
For Saturday and Monday only. 18x18 check lines $8.65. Best grade compound Neatafoot harness oil per gallon 85c. Col lar pads each 40c. White Collen each $1.00. Jointed Bridle Bits 10c. Howard Kilpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kilpatrick
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Charles Ae
Committes Mae
TE Ndminister Aid
Phoebe
Main Street
Broadway
Frisco
Cowmaghe
Eskridge
R. S. Walker
J. al Barton
W. H. Carpenter
Armstrong Cox
Harmony
C. M. Albin
Mercer Gan
Brysonville
F. & Wood
Cotton Grove
S. T. Hilliard
Fairview
John Beaty
van Dyke
Derrot Nabors
Briar Grove
J. D. Isham
ABertha_ LaGrove
T. GC. Ross
Felix Williams
Bacc
Vineyards
W. P. Duckett
Dallas
J. C. Greer
M. J. Sullivan
George Bagley
Stephenville
Callon
W. H. Rowland
Luther Whitee
Merlin Stanton
John Roswell
Comanches
Sam Howell
MAJESTIC_THEATRE
Comanche 3S
Buck Jones
Sound News
Robert Montgomery
Beatrice
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