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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
5
The article explains how poll tax receipts require a personal payment or a mailed affidavit. Taxpayers paying by mail must fill out the accompanying affidavit. failure to do so delays receipt exchange for a poll tax or voting certificate. Those who pay in person or properly file the affidavit have no further concerns. It notes that poll tax may be paid by a spouse without property tax, but property tax cannot be paid without poll tax.
Mrs. W. L. Hamilton reports Toliver Cemetery near Lamkin began in the 1860s during the Civil War era. It honors doctor Toliver born 1811 and buried there with graves such as George Tatum Emma Secrest and Louise Daniel. The site now has a high fence three barbed wires, 278 graves, and was recently restored by 20 CWA workers directed by H. Shockley with 356.00 appropriated for the project.
Mrs William Dingus of Texas Technological College language department is named to the international relations committee of the American Association of University Women. The panel, meeting in Washington January 18, represents six states in the Central Southwest section and is chaired by Dr Mary E Woolley of Mt Holyoke College. Dingus previously taught at Comanche High School and has served four years on the Texas division executive board of AAUW.
At a Wednesday church conference the local Methodist Church announced the year’s committees. The Reception Committee includes J. F. McMillan as chairman with J. H. Wilhelm Elton McCullough Glen Bowman and Mesdames G S L R Brightman and Roy.
County Agent J A Barton calls a meeting for hog and corn raisers Saturday at 2 PM in the District Court Room Comanche Texas. The event aims to discuss the corn and hog reduction program and contract signings with future meetings listed in De Leon Sidney Proctor and Gustine. Participants must report hogs farrowed or sold from December 1 1931 to December 1 1982 and 1982 to 1983, plus corn acres and bushels for 1932 and 1933.
Local hatchery promotes limited time egg hatching and chick sales. Announcement notes a tray hatch offer and yard sale style sales from a residence south of Ward School Building, inviting customers to inquire.
Priddy P T A presents Cranberry Corners under PTA direction on Friday January 26 with music by the Lily Glee Club of Priddy High School. Admission is free.
Reese Drug Co advertises window glass in all sizes at competitive prices.
Mrs. I. T. Dixon age 70 of Proctor died Wednesday morning January 10 following months of illness. Funeral held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Wallace of De Leon assisted by Rev. Braxton of Comanche and Rev. Hornburg of Proctor. She was born June 4, 1863 in Server County Arkansas and married I. T. Dixon in June 1886. four children survive along with five grandchildren and two stepchildren. She was a member of the Proctor Methodist Church. The Dixons came to Texas in 1898 settling in Proctor. Out of town relatives attended.
Joe Byrd announces his candidacy for Commissioner, Precinct No. 1, stating he will meet voters as soon as possible but is limited by a sick family. His home is in the Fairview community. Political Ad. 1t.
An Interstate Commerce examiner recommended abandoning the Cotton Belt line from Stephenville to Hamilton and Eidson to Comanche, affecting 41 and 21 miles. Protests from local chambers and civic groups argued for retention. a final decision rests with the Commission.
The Choral Club will be refired and a new story telling contest for third graders is added. Each school system will field only one senior and one junior playground ball team, with players potentially from both high and grammar schools. Awards will be given to individual winners with ribbons for first to third place. Literary events Friday and track and field Saturday.
Mrs Mae West of St Louis says she weighed 170 pounds at 28 and, after four weeks on Kruschen Salts, dropped to 159 pounds. She reports higher energy and no hunger. The ad promotes half teaspoonful daily in hot water, 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks with money back if not satisfied.
The Southern Division Sunday School Convention will gather at Comanche Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday January 28 at 2:00 pm. Edwin Palmer leads a devotional and W M Scott, R R Harvey, Jno Reese and Ben Thompson present reports and training sessions. Attendees urged to bring Sunday School reports. local residents Mr and Mrs S W Childers and Mrs J M Childers with Miss Faye visited Rev and Mrs Tom Moore over the weekend.
Local voters hear from Democratic primary hopefuls J H Hollis Burton for County Clerk W G Cash for Constable Precinct No 1 and Don Chaney seeking the same office Chaney notes Comanche origins World War service and long local residence plus promise to serve if elected as a public servant.
The D. & C. Hatchery of Comanche reports its 1934 season first hatch, delivering 2700 baby chicks now on display. Manager R. S. Connor says nearly all common breeds are included in the hatch.
A reader from Hereford, F. H. Oberthier, sends $1.00 to renew The Chief integer copies, noting he has read the paper since 1874 and missed two issues while his subscription lapsed. He expresses sincere New Year wishes and asks for timely delivery.
Remedy claims stomach gas caused by lower poisons and offers Adlerika for quick relief. One dose allegedly cleans out body wastes and tones the system, promoting sound sleep according to Wm. Reese Drug Co.
Dan Dutton advertises home cured meat with fine flavor and sugar cure. The listing also notes availability of good work horses cows and farming tools, while the grocery business continues and the store invites trade.
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