Farmers 10 Get Delayed Government Crop Payment
The Comanche Chief reports that Texas farmers will receive about 17.5 million dollars to cover old government obligations. Payments include second cotton rental and parity checks, cotton adjustment payments, and corn hog contracts, with funds to be disbursed as 1934 and 1935 contracts are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
United States
Texas
E. N. Holmegreen
AAA
Holmgreen
U. S
E. N
Fire Destroys Priddy Garage
The Priddy Garage owned by Albert Schumann and later by Adolph Schumann burned late yesterday afternoon. Fire started around five from a rear plant used to generate electricity. Damage estimated at 5000 dollars. Comanche Fire Department aided but the building was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priddy
Albert Schumann
Adolph
Comanche Fire Department
Bob Graham
J D Bramlette Re elected Comanche School Head
J D Bramlette was unanimously re elected superintendent of the Comanche schools at a school board meeting. He arrived from Kingsville where he served as superintendent and has previously led schools in McAllen and Stephenville. Bramlette, a Tarleton, Baylor and UT alumnus, is a noted Texas education leader with a progressive plan to elevate Comanche schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bramlette
Comanche
Bramlette
Kingsville
McAllen
Stephenville
Supt
Erath County
Tarleton College
Baylor University
University of Texas
Texas
Tennessee Governor to Join Texas Independence Day Observance
Huntsville marks Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's birthday with a centennial ceremony at the old home of the Savior of Texas. Governors Alfred of Texas McAlister of Tennessee and LaFollette of Wisconsin will attend, noting Houston’s earlier tenure as Tennessee governor before his Texas leadership. Governor McAlister returns a Tennessee visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas
Sam Houston
Tennessee
Alfred
LaFollette
Wisconsin
McAlister
Geo W Rollins Announces Candidacy For Representative
George W. Rollins of De Leon announces his candidacy for Representative. Rollins served in the Legislature from 1933 to 1935 and says a formal statement will appear in next week's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rollins
de Leon
Rollins
Proclamation Declares March 1–7 as Texas Week in Comanche
Comanche mayor E Hoff proclaims Texas Week from March 1 to March 7, 1936, urging citizens to fly Texas flags daily, host school assemblies, observe education and book weeks, plant trees, and hold programs in churches and clubs to celebrate Texas liberty and its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State of
Liberty
I. MO. E. Hoff
Comanche
Senate
Comanche High FFA Father Son Banquet Draws ~100 Attend
About 100 plates were set for the first annual Father Son Banquet at Comanche High School last Friday. The event featured a decorated hall, fruit and vegetable centerpieces, and a menu including tomato cocktail, baked chicken with dressing, peas, creamed potatoes, fruit salad, hot rolls, coffee, and cherry pie. Speakers included FFA President Herbert Goodson, toastmaster Cullen Blevins, Director W. Z. Compton, Supt. J. D. Bramiette, Prof. A. J. Spangler of Tarleton College, and members of the faculty and school board. The Home Economics department, under Miss Frances Benson, prepared the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Herbert Goodson
Cullen Blevins
W. Z. Compton
J. D. Bramiette
A. J. Spangler
Tarleton College
Texas Holiday Prompt Cites Independence Anniversary
No School in Comanche as Texas marks the centennial of independence. Monday will be a holiday with all schools closed. Tuesday observes Texas Centennial programs across school buildings, with the high school program at 10 30 a m the West Ward at 2 p m and the Grammar School at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents of Texas
West Ward
El Schutter Named New County Agent in Comanche
El Schutter of San Saba County is appointed Comanche County Agent succeeding John A. Barton who moves to Ballinger. Schutter, A M M graduate, arrives with his family to lead the county extension work. Barton leaves after 12 years to a Ballinger promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. Schutter
E. L. Schutter
San Saba County
Comanche County
John A. Barton
Ballinger
Mr. Schutter
San Saba
A. & M. College
Texas
Schutter
Comanche
Barton
Extension Department
Hill County
Whitney
Ruby Durham
Durham Pecan Company
Sports and Politics Rule Athletics By Subtle Rules
A compact note asserts parallels between sports and politics noting that rules govern both realms. It highlights how governance, discipline, and formal structures shape outcomes in games and public life.
Oil boom and drilling updates plus fatal farm fire report
A fatal fire near Pottsville claimed Mrs. Oran Jones after she and her husband found her body amid flames. In Hamilton, J. C. Lambright, a Lamkin carrier, died after being struck near his truck. Comanche oil activity climbs with high per acre leases as shallow wells gain prominence. Hasse well shows good pay with new line. Gustine spuds. Tidewater spuds near Dublin. a heavy gas well near Pottsville estimated at 5.5 million cf daily draws 300 cars of visitors nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Jones
Pottsville
Jones
Hamilton
Hamilton Sanitarium
Toliver Cemetery
Mr. Lambright
Overah
Dorothy
Tyler
Comanche
Hasse
J. C. Jones
C. G. Ribben
Gustine
Ellis Brothers
Tidewater Oil Company
Dublin
Carlton Road
T. K. Rea
Poll Tax Box Totals in Comanche County 1935 36
Comanche County records show 4269 poll tax and exemption certificates issued before February 1 1936 to qualify voters. The two Comanche boxes lead with 1016 total at 508 each. De Leon boxes follow with 471 at No 15 and 915 at No 33.
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Comanche County
Comanche
de Leon
Cormanche
Hasse
Soda Springs
Dingler
Gustine
Freming
Energy
Lamkin
Macksville
Hazel Deil
Wilson
Proctor
Meming
Comyn
Downing
Duster
Rucker
Sipe Springs
Shrum
Bibb
Sidney
Whitville
Mercer Gap
Brushy Gap
Newburg
Beattie
Indian Mountain
Robinson Springs
Suez
van Dyke
Gap
de Leon Na
Full service renders wealth through honest effort
The saying asserts that true wealth comes from providing full service for pay rather than seeking schemes to earn money with little or no effort. It emphasizes hard work and straightforward compensation as the surest path to fortune.
Income Tax Officer To Visit Co Manche March 5
Deputy Collector A. Brooks will be at the Post Office in Comanche on March 5 1936 to aid local residents with income tax return preparation. Several changes in the law may confuse taxpayers and the deputy will assist those needing help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. &. Brooks
Comanche
Evolutionist echoes on choosing heads and tails
A quoted Evolutionist remarks that selecting heads and tails is not new, claiming it reflects how humans and monkeys diverged in history. The line suggests a playful take on origins and human ancestry.
Cattle Use Tails as Crude Plow Harness in 1631
Historical note recalls farmers in 1631 forcing cattle to pull plows using their tails as makeshift halters. This practice reflects early agrarian improvisation and limited traction tech in rural agriculture.
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John W. Wyatt
J. D. Miller
Itasca
Bob Meyers
George Montgomery
Great Roman Republic
Brownwood Bulletin
Fort Worth
Democratic Executive Committee
John Tarieton College
Toomy McCarty
May Richardson
Deborah Reed
Myrtle Reed
Nina McCarty
Ethel Jones
C. A. Wilkins
Sip
J.D. Bpamlette
Farmers Council
J. B. Cooper
C. D. Statum
Arch Boyd
Tenn
Hill McAlister
Geo. W. Rollins
Republic of Texas
Mr. E. Hoff
City of
Chamber of Commerce
Court House Square
Agricultural Committee
Mason County
Mason
C. M. Caraway
God
Gasser
Shirley
Shirley Temple
Monte Blue
Nevada
Zane Grey
Warren Williams
Delores del Rio
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Ruth Donnally
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Ritz Theater
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