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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1935

Page

5

Fisrt State Bank Gustine Texas financial statement 1934

The document presents the official financial statement of the First State Bank of Gustine Texas as of December 31 1934 filed with Comanche Chief. It lists resources including loans real estate securities and deposits totaling 73016.48 with liabilities capital stock deposits and reserves and a sworn certificate by bank officers.

Gustine State of Texas Comacnche Comanche U. S Federal Deposit Insurance Corp

Sheriff Dwight Brightman Thanks Comanche County

Dwight Brightman expresses gratitude to Comanche County citizens for electing him to a third term and praises their support. He notes his departure for national service and his belief the county will remain home, urging continued backing for his successor.

Comanche County Dwight Brightman Washington, D. C

Stevenson Elected Speaker in Texas House Victory

Coke R. Stevenson, a 46 year old Texas hillsman, defeated Robert W. Calvert 80 to 68 to become speaker of the Forty Fourth Legislature. R. A. Luker of Comanche seconded Calvert’s nomination as the body opened. The campaign was marked by intense bargaining and Governor Allred’s opposition.

R. A. Luker Proctor Comanche Mills Robert W. Calvert Hillsboro Calvert Coke Stevenson Junction Harry Benge Crozier Dallas News Coke R. Stevenson Texas John Knott House of Representatives Stevenson James V. Allred Allred Walter E. Jones Jourdanton Bob Alexander Childress D. Hollis Frazier Franklin H. L. McKee Port Arthur Spears Sidney Latham Longview C. R. Burns, Jr Red River County J. Carroll McConnell Mineral Wells Mrs. Hughes

Huetts Battery and Generator Shop Ad

W. H. Huett offers battery recharging at 35¢, battery exchange $2.00, rebuilds $1.50, valve regrinding 26¢ a set, engine head repairs, and sale of a Hudson car. Accepts hay in exchange for work or parts. New parts also available.

W. H. Huett

Texas Louisiana Power reorganization forms Community Public Service

Federal Judge James C. Wilson approves transfer of Texas Louisiana Power assets to Community Public Service Company. Fort Worth trustee appointees C. H. Bencini Newton P. Frye and George Clifford serve as voting trustees with a temporary board including R. L. Bowen Bennett L. Smith Noel R. Parsons and W. Z. Leatherwood. First mortgage bonds totaling 7.2 million dollars issued to old bondholders with remaining common stock to general creditors and special allocations for Texas Louisiana Power employees and customer stockholders. International figures George Clifford of New York City and Newton P. Frye of Chicago linked to leadership. Ben cini a Fort Worth former cotton oil executive. durable service planned for Texas consumers.

Northern District of Texas C. H. Bencini Fort Worth Newton P. Frye Chicago George Clifford New York R. L. Bowen Bennett L. Smith Noel R. Parsons W. Z. Leatherwood Bencini Frye Clifford California Northern Texas Traction Company New York City Stone & Webster Service Connovation Central Republic Company of He J Miver Mortgage Bondholders’ Protective Chenges of Noliivy

Local residents visit relatives and attend church across area

Mrs M W Wyatt visits son Otto in Breckenridge while Mrs Dick Wyatt and her son stay with W F Foster family. Reedings span Rising Star, Cisco, Dallas, Hamlin and nearby towns with church appointments and weekend visits. Families including Jay, Kelley, Morris, Tunner, Crain, Solomon, and Wyatt are noted with travel and social gatherings.

M. W. Wyatt Otto Wyatt Breckenridge Dick Wyatt Brownwood W. F. Foster Billy Byrd Joyce Foster Rising Star Dock Rachles Pioneer Sally Hope Jay Jamie Colleen Kelley J. L. Jay Dallas Melvin Bowls Cisco L. S. Williams Daniel Baker Methodist Church John W. Henderson Baptist Church Reese Thompson Church of Christ Fred Tunner Earl S. Morris Don Smoot Comanche John W. Small Tamesa Nelse Crain Solomon Jack Wyatt Near Risine Star Irene Rye Emma Hartford Conard Burks Woodrow Rye Gorman Elton Richardson F. F. Barnes Hamlin Tom Brown R. M. Humphries Mr. C. '. Herd Riving Star

Ross Keating Buried at Zephyr in Brown County

Ross Wooten Keating 49, a longtime Turkey Peak farmer, died at his Zephyr home after a brief illness. Funeral services were at Zephyr Methodist Church with Rev. J. D. Smoot. burial in Zephyr Cemetery. He was born October 15, 1885 in Hill County and lived in Brown County since infancy. Survived by wife, mother Nancy Helen Keating, seven brothers, four sisters, and many relatives.

Ross Wooten Keating Turkey Peak Methodist Zephyr J. D. Smoot Mr. Keating Brown County Hill County Methodist Church Nancy Helen Keating Jim Keating Blackwell Texas J. D Mills County G. H Comanche W. ‘. Mullin Harry Will California Grover Keating Will Davis Gouldbush Lynn Taylor Brownwood Tom Graves Oklahoma Rodger Grass Corsicana Brownwood Bulletin

W. C. Pittman Buried Monday

W C Pittman 67 died Sunday night at home in Stage Creek near May. Funeral held 1 pm Monday at Stage Creek church with burial in Stage Creek cemetery. Survivors include wife Gussie Pittman and three sons plus four daughters and other relatives. he was a long-time Baptist deacon.

W. C. Pittman Stage Creek Brownwood Bulletin T. W. Moore Sam Hurt Pittman The Window Gussie Pittman Clarence Lester Linell Lynch Evelyon Chambers Elthis Rush Tempie Pittman Galveston Pittman H. H Frank John Alfred Tennessee Rachel Brown Annie Brown Texas Comanche County Baptist Church

The Road To Ruin at Ritz Theatre Comanche

A one day showing of The Road To Ruin at the Ritz Theatre Comanche on Tuesday January 15 offers a dramatic tale about protecting girls. The film, praised by Juvenile Authorities and Police, follows two young women on a perilous journey down the road to ruin. Local residents—Mrs J H Thompson Mrs Joe White and son and Mrs Adramn Jenkins and children—visited Bob Seale's family over the weekend.

Ritz Theatre Comanche J. H. Thompson Joe White Adramn Jenkins Rising Star Bob Seale

Notice to Cotton Farmers About Warehouse Loans

All parties who still have 1933 We loan cotton on hand in warehouse polle are see us before Feh J Brightman Sons.

Feh J.—Brightman & Sons

Baptists to Erect New Education Building at Goldthwaite

The Goldthwaite Baptist Church building committee has contracted Mack Horton to erect a brick veneer education building 44 by 80 feet to replace the burned tabernacle. It will house about 250 in Sunday School and work will start in a few days, The Goldthwaite Eagle reports.

Goldthwaite Baptist Church Mack Horton Goldthwaite Eagle Faple

Methodist Society Off icers Installed

The Women's Missionary Society of the local Methodist Church installed officers last Sunday night under Rev. M. S. Teveridge. New officers include President Mrs. J. F. Morris, Vice President Mrs. M. S. Leveridge, and many superintendents such as Mrs. J. D. Smoot, Miss Margaret Vernon, and Mrs. G. S. Clark. The next meeting is Monday January 14 with a World Outlook program.

Women’s Missionary Society M.S. Teveridge J. FE. Morris M. S. Leveridge T. Clemons J. B. McCain Sutton Dudley Margaret Vernon J. D. Smoot Spiritual Life Group N. F E. Gardner J. E. McCain Ray McCorkle Joe Marshall Mary Lee G. S. Clark World Outlook D. G. Hampton

Conference Will Be Held Sunday at Local Church

The First Quarterly Conference of the new year will be held Sunday afternoon at the local Methodist Church, announced by Rev. McClure of Brownwood, Presiding Elder. Dr. McClure will also preach at the evening hour, said Rev. M. S. Leveridge, the pastor.

McClure Brownwood M. S. Leveridge

Kickball Debuts in Tarleton Cadet Corps Activities

Tarleton Agricultural College in Stephenville introduces kickball as the next intramural event under Coach W J Wisdom. Teams compete for trophies across basketball track field and playground events, with the overall year winner earning the all round trophy.

W. J. Wisdom John Tarleton Agricultural College Stephenville

Bargain Sale Includes Coffee Sugar and Shoes

A local advertisement lists 20 lbs pure can sugar for 1.00, 2 1 2 gallon milk buckets, baking pan, 4 lbs pure Peaberry Coffee for 1.00, Texan Peaberry coffee 28c per lb or 4 for 1.00. Spuds 2c per lb, Health Club Baking Powders 2 lb can 25c. Boy's wool pants 5c to 2.00. Shoes sale on all boottees and children, men, and ladies up to Feb 1st. These Wear-A-Well work shoes praised by customers.

D. O. Williams

Night School At Creamer Opens Three Month Term

A government night school at Creamer began two weeks ago for a three month term. Mrs. Lee Tate teaches and ten adults have enrolled including some married. The curriculum covers common literary subjects.

Creamer Lee Tate

Parity Check Rules For Share Tenants And Farmers

Policy outlines how parity payments are distributed among owners and share tenants or cropper tenants. If a tenant rents from the owner, or if a share renter abides the farm, payments are shared to reflect direct renting. When a producer cannot locate a tenant, retainment rules apply to cover debts, with any excess returned to the Secretary of Agriculture.

Secretary of Agriculture

Dry Year Record Highlights 1934 Precipitation

The 1934 rainfall data show the driest period in recent years with a yearly total around 24 to 29 inches and April the month with the heaviest single rainfall. Monthly figures include January 2.11, February 1.84, March 3.71, April 4.69, May 2.76, June 0.40, July 1.48, August 0.00, September 0.07, October 0.00, November 2.15, December 0.30.

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