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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
6
A frontier ranger describes entering a courthouse to vote during a tense election. Armed men challenged his ballot, forcefully pressed him about secession, and blocked access until the polls closed prematurely. He obtained registration but faced intimidation before departing on horseback.
Obituary notes J R Barry longtime ice plant manager and town booster who died in Aransas Pass after moving there circa 1928 He headed a Comanche State part-ownership venture and was survived by his widow Estelle Hendrix married in 1927 Also mentions storage services and local household moves in Comanche guidance.
District F F A meet set for 9 a m at John Tarleton College Stephenville with teams from Dublin Stephen ville Tolar Walnut Springs Hico Granbury and Gordon. Judges include D C Larner Tom Denman D W Graves and W Z Compton. Winning team earns an F F A plaque and advances to area contest. J H Taylor and Ben Cook lead arrangements.
Reliable dentists report successful use of Letos Pyorrhea Remedy on severe gum cases. If a bottle is used as directed, druggists will refund money if it fails. Wm. Reese Drug Co. Chief and Semi-Weekly offer one year for $1.50.
A Golden Wedding anniversary celebrated by Cate and her spouse included gifts such as a radio from their children and grandchildren. Attending were Thomas Echols, Earnest Johnsons, H H Huddleston, Herman Echols, A W Underwood, and many relatives from Gorman and Abi lene. Mr Palmer, 68, and Mrs Palmer, 66, marked 43 years in Texas and 15 years in Indian Mountain.
Daniel Baker College will host a January 14 to 16 basketball tournament with 32 teams possible. Evant High School and Brownwood have notable past titles, while Evans is again expected to compete. trophies for top teams and individual all tournament honors will be awarded.
Elder A. C. Nance minister of the Church of Christ had his household goods moved to a Comanche residence this week by Burks Transfer and Storage Company.
The Allen & Allen law firm resumes operations at their old Hamilton location after rebuilding from a devastating fire two months prior. The firm includes R. Allen with 30 years practice and his son H. W. Allen, the district’s retiring DA. The Herald-Record predicts a successful New Year for the firm.
One week only offers perma nents at five dollars, regular permanents at three, and a $2.00 option. Appointments by phone 434.
Madison McCray Cook 66 died at his Comanche home December 31 after illness. Funeral services were January 1 at Indian Creek led by Rev. J. H. Sanders. Born February 9, 1871 in Gonzales County Texas, he married Maggie Barcroft and had one son Cecil who died at 11. Surviving: widow and several nieces and nephews.
A long list of local residents and visitors is recorded as spending the holidays in Comanche or visiting relatives. Families from Brownwood, Fort Worth, Dallas, Dublin, and other Texas towns are noted with arrivals and departures, plus a new birth announcement for a son named Laece? oe in Brownwood.
Ross R. Leach, manager of Leach Brothers Manufacturing Co., Brownwood, died December 26 after two weeks illness. Born September 12, 1909, he married Vera Gore on March 14, 1930. Survived by wife, 10 months old son Ross Victor, his parents, and one brother. Funeral held December 26 at Aust in Morris Chapel with two pastors officiating.
R E Power and his sister Floyd Jones were honored at a birthday dinner Sunday at Power’s Comanche area home. Relatives and friends from Springs Mount Pisant Fairview Harm De Leon Hasse Comanche and nearby areas attended for songs games and fellowship.
Bob Stanton hosted a New Year club gathering on Tuesday with a few guests. Five tables were set for games. High score trophies went to Mrs. A. P. Ragland among members and guests. A salad course was served.
The Home Workers Club off Macksville met at Martin Edinburgh's home on Thursday. Members listed include Gertrude, Idell Etha McDonald, Marg Way, Bonnie Wilson, Thelma Hayes, Josii ner and daughter Lucille Nell Wyche, Jimmie , Corda Galloway, Ganes, Eva Barnett, Ester Adcock, Emma son, Jennie Edinburgh, Marie Gaines, Ola , Alma Porter, Dér Price, Roy Harrison, Grace Holland, and visitor Orville Roberson of Comanche. New officers were installed and new names drawn for the coming year.
Priddy FFA boys joined by W. P. Weaver, Mills County agent, completed contour work on Mr. Priday's property. The group has undertaken several contour projects in the Priddy community as part of their conservation efforts.
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