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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
4
An advertisement promotes Donaho's First Grade East Texas Gasoline. The pitch urges customers to buy fuel from Donaho's and save the difference via the promotional offer.
Imp. Harvey, longtime rural carrier on Route 1, will reach thirty years of service about February 15 and retire on the retirement list. He started about fifteen years at De Leon before transferring to Goldthwaite, completing his rural carrier tenure.
Rev Robert Y Y Davis rector of St John's Brownwood will also conduct services at St Matthew's Comanche with a first sermon next Sunday at 11 o'clock Sunday School starts at 10 a m Holy Communion and sermon follow at 11 a m
Miss Donn Saye of Stephenville formerly of Comanche addressed the Stephenville Art Club last Tuesday at the John Tarleton College studio on the subject Life and Work of Rosa Casselli Moretti.
About 40 representatives from Higginbotham Bros. & Co. attended the annual directors and stockholders meeting and luncheon in Comanche at the Colonial Hotel. Officers elected include J. M. Higginbotham of Dallas as Chairman and T. J. Williams of Comanche as President. Several directors and many attendees from Dallas, Comanche, Stephenville, Ballinger, Waco, Dublin, Winters, Cross Plains and other Texas towns were listed.
A ten day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Brown of Gordon died at Ranger hospital Wednesday. Funeral services were held Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev M S Leveridge officiating. The baby was the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs G S Emert of Comanche.
Rep Tom Blanton proposed cutting the Home Loan Board salary and expenses from 264043 to 1 for next year prompting a 127 to 28 House rejection. Rep Ey Ray Sweeney urged an inquiry into irregularities in Home Loan administration and Blanton vowed to seek impeachment if the president failed to remove board members.
Mrs. A. L. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fisher spent last week visiting relatives in Lorenzo, Lubbock, Crosbyton and Kalgary reporting travel and family connections across these Texas towns.
Mrs. A. G. Gray of Cusseta Alabama reports back and side pains and extreme weakness followed by better health after taking Cardus Cardul. She finished five bottles and gained weight color and vigor. Thousands of women testify Cardul benefits them a physician should be consulted if no benefit is seen.
The judge foresees several appeals to the jury review decisions on earlier suits while fencing operations continue. The Progress notes the property owners contentions remain intact and the State Highway Commission plans to award construction contracts once the right of way is secured, though timing for January advertisements is uncertain.
The article urges Texas high schools to enter debate on the administration of power projects, noting wide community impact. It highlights resources from Mr. Swindle, Judge Clarence R. Wharton, Congressional Digest, and the Municipal Utilities Record, with details on free bulletins and entry deadlines.
Infant Kathryn La movne Robertson died in Brownwood Texas on December 29 after a brief illness. Born March 9 1934 she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Robertson and is survived by her parents two brothers and relatives. A child solace in verse from Edith Cherry frames the loss and hope of heaven as mourners recall a sweet healthy infant now at the Gates of Pearl.
John Tarleton College announces the second semester will begin Monday January 28 with registration set for January 28 and 29. Current students may register during the next two weeks while first term examinations are slated for January 25 24 25 and 26.
Gustine High presents Cupid Up To Date a three act musical comedy on Friday Jan 25 staged by about 100 local people. The show blends love and science with transformations and comic routines led by Charline Howell Harvey Smith Hortense Franks Cecil and Mrs Satter Ura Mae Haggard Will Steady Alda Morton Alton Mercer and the Franks twins Wollixe and Floy Allen. Myrtle Webb W R Miller Walter Johnson Lee Miller and a tap dance impression round out the production with school children in costume.
Comanche Milling Co lists stock salt at 12.00 dollars per ton. The notice notes pricing for bulk buyers and local distribution terms.
How to get a push to prosperous New cars in the future. The Draughon Training and Employment Department offers broad opportunities with good positions attractive incomes and rapid promotion. Mail the coupon for the finest catalog in the South and special information. New term starts soon and a scholarship is available.
Fresh, full strength radio and flashlight batteries Howard Kilpatrick deliver instruction and supplies to Draughon's College in Abilene Texas as part of a local educational outreach effort.
Comanche High School lists students exempt from final exams after first semester good grades. Seniors Emmett Batton Pau line Bratton Maudine Brazier Dorothy Cauley Christine Coleman Louise Goosby Leo Hoff man James Lacy Nan Pate Hugh White. Juniors Richard Slider Ruth Goosby Garry Palmer Golda Gore Louise Holmes Johnnie Mae Johnson. Sophomores Ellen Anthony Harold Hoffman Rita Isham Virginia Lacy Rebecca Masters. Freshmen Pollyanna Speed Mary Jean Goosby. Seventh Grade Melvin Bear L T Coker Robert Eaton Collier Pope.
The De Leon F. M. Bank elected January 1st directors W. H. Williams W. A. Nunnelley W. P. Weaver T. P. Patterson R. R. Harvey XII W. Pounds J. D. Tate Following the vote the board chose officers for the year W. H. Williams president W. Nunnelley chairman R. R. Harvey active VP W. P. Weaver VP J. D. Tate cashier Nine E. Putter assistant cashier
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