Urges Berry Production on Sandy Land Farms in County
Article urges Comanche County Chambers of Commerce and local farmers to boost fruit and truck crops, especially blackberries. County Agent Scudder advocates more and better kept orchards on sandy land, noting blackberries thrive even on poorer soils and can yield profits, with market demand and a durable land-building effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce of
Comanche
Lisa
Scudder
Comanshe Cahiel
Duram Pecan and Peanut Co
Blanket To Have Natural Gas Service
The Brown County Commissioners Court granted Horace White and C. E. Williams permission to lay and maintain a natural gas line from Salt Creek field to Blanket. Records show H. M. McDaniel and wife sold half interests in a gas pipeline and May Gas System to the Williams partnership, including right of way and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County Commissioners Court
Horace White
C. E. Williams
Salt Creek
Blanket
Brown County
H. M. McDaniel
H. H. Williams
T. H. Williams
W. J. Williams
Arlie Angel Gas
May
Home Economics Style Show At Comanche High School
The Home Economics Department of Comanche High School presents a musical style show at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening with dresses the students made this year. An extra chapel program at 10 40 will feature Civil War to modern clothing and fashion comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Charles Logan
Chapel
Home Economic Department
Bill Allen Seeks Re election District Attorney 52nd
H William Bill Allen of Hamilton announces candidacy for re election as District Attorney of the 52nd Judicial District. He was appointed by Governor James V Allred to fill an unexpired term and is serving his first elective term while handling duties in Gatesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. William
Bill) Allen
Hamilton
52Nd
Allen
James V. Allred
Tom F. Reese
Comenete
Dis
Gatesville
President's Ball At De Leon Jan. 30
The President's birthday ball will be held January 30 in the American Legion Room at De Leon City Hall from eight to eleven p.m. Proceeds benefit the Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Admission is fifty cents per couple for adults and twenty five cents per couple for high school students. Frederick G. Harmon and Mrs H G Terrell oversee arrangements. Sponsored by the Comanche County Chapter with J R Eanes as County Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
American Legion
D+ Lron
Frederick G. Harmon
Foundation For
H. G. Terrell
Fifth Calf Show Set for March 7 in Comanche County
The Fifth Annual FPA boys and 4 H Girls Calf Show for Comanche County will be held Thursday March 7 two days before the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show opens. About fifty calves are on feed and inspectors believe the best calves yet may be shown. Medals and cash prizes will be awarded, per early notice from The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Fort Worth
Slcek
REA Building 4 Miles New Line Nearing Completion
Comanche County Electric Co-Operative advances a 40 mile B section in Comanche County with Uvalde Construction, led by superintendent Mr. Jones, aiming to finish in two weeks. C Section with 159 miles in Brown County has been sent to Washington for approval. Approximately 175 miles in Eastland County already completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Hasse Girls and May Boys Win Blanket Gym Tourney
The Blanket High School tournament crowned champions in both divisions. May High School won the boys title 25 to 24 over Pettit, while Hasse girls upset Buffalo 31 to 23 for the girls crown. Awards named Gleaton Fisher Perkins Johnson Johnson and McCurdy among top players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
May High School
Blanket High School
Pettit
Hasse
Buffalo Girls
May
Sidney
Proctor
Buffalo
Williams
Supt. H. H. Bronstad
Blanket
Nat Gleaton
Art Fisher
Dalton Perkins
Fay Johnson
Lane
Kathleen McCurdy
John Dyer
Mrs Irene Walker Returns to Work at Farmers Produce
Mrs Irene Walker resumes duties at the Farmers Produce Company after a two week vacation in Iowa. She reported Iowa weather with a high around 20 and a low near zero with about 17 inches of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Walker
Farmers Produce Company
Iowa
Elm Grove and Sidney Schools Vote on Consolidation Plan
Elm Grove and Sidney schools plan to consolidate via a proposition not yet dated. Students and teacher Edwin A Sarter have moved to Sidney. Elm Grove cannot meet rural aid requirements, making a home school impractical. Consolidation offers a permanent Elm Grove bus route, a Sid ney School Board representative, and shared tax levels with Sidney. Sidney, led by J B Cooper, has nine teachers and a strong county reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Sidney County Teachers Schools
Sidney
Edwin A Sarter
Sidney School Board
J. B. Cooper
John Magness Dies Suddenly in West Comanche
John Magness 67 of Comanche County died suddenly at his home in West Comanche Monday afternoon after returning from a visit with his brother Carroll Magness. Survived by widow Maud, eight children, and several grandchildren. Funeral held at Comanche Church of Christ with A. C. Nance officiating. interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Magness
Comanche County
West Comanche
Carroll Magness
Warby
Magness
Comanche Church of Christ
A. C. Nance
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Magness
Maud A. Biscoe
Jesus
Russell Charts Platform In Hazel Dell Campaign Speech
District Judge Sam Russell of Stephenville spoke at Hazel Dell School in Comanche County outlining his Congressional platform. He urged keeping the US out of war or, if war comes, universal draft and taxes on the wealthy, plus stronger immigration controls and stricter controls on liquor advertising moving pictures and radio. He also called for supporting agriculture, balanced federal spending, home ownership, morality, conservation, soil improvement, and pensions reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Russell
Stephenville
Congress
Hazel Dell
Comanche County
Dublin
Fort Worth
al Bane
Comanche County Teachers Meet at High School Auditorium
The Comanche County Teachers Association will meet in the Comanche High School auditorium Monday night. W Z Compton urges full attendance for important business including electing delegates to the district convention at San Angelo. The Comanche High School Swing Orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Teachers Association
Comanche High School
W. Z. Compton
Compton
San Angelo
Three Fined In Liquor Law Violations In County Court
Henry Soward R D Wood and Jake Cockrell were fined in County Court this week for liquor law violations. Soward paid $100 fine and $22.80 costs for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. Wood incurred $100 fine and $22.80 costs for illegal possession. Cockrell pled guilty and faced $100 fine plus $22.80 costs for illegal possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soward
R. D. Wood
Jake Cockrell
Methodist Revival Set for July 7 21
The Comanche Methodist Church schedules its annual revival from July 7 to 21 led by Rev. E R Gordon. An outdoor meeting is planned with the community's approval and hopes for greater good than last year’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Methodist Church
E. R. Gordon
70 New REA Members in Texas Drive to Feb 3
REA membership campaign underway with 70 new members ready for connection. Local superintendent A C Thomas says the drive has been successful and Texas campaign chairman Mr Gerth will visit Comanche January 20 to promote the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
A. C. Thomas
Gerth
Texas
Comanche
May Woman Praises Chief Advertising Paper
A May Texas reader Mrs M J Waldrop Rt 1 expresses satisfaction with the paper thanking the editors for not stopping the subscription and praising the paper for its ads and news. She encloses a renewal check for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Waldrop
May, Texas
Sunday School Convention At Gustine Feb 2
A Sunday School Convention for Group 1 will be held at Gustine Baptist Church February 2 at 7 15 p m. Rev R E Jackson of De Leon said E W Strickland would be leader with a program including devotional prospects of our S S work in this group and value of the Sunday School followed by a round table and reports. Churches listed include Gustine Victory Wilson Gap Hadise Proctor Pet Baguan Hazel Dell Energy and South Leon Newburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Baptist Church
R. E. Jackson
de Leon
E. W. Strickland
S. S
N. E. Palmer
W. P. Magness
R. M. McKinnis
Gustine
Victory
Wilson
Gap
Hadise
Proctor
Pet
Baguei
Hazel Dell
Energy
South Leon
Newburg
Comanche Chamber of Commerce Banquet Set for January 30
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce announces its annual banquet on Tuesday January 30 at 7:00 PM in the Comanche High School Gym. This year’s event is agriculture focused and invites every member to bring a farmer guest. Ballots and member lists will be mailed next week with Cyril Greene serving as election judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche High School
Comanche
Cyril Greene
C. P. St. Clair Honored On Birthday Gathering
Friends and relatives gathered at C. P. St. Clair s Comanche home Sunday to celebrate his birthday with a special dinner arranged by Mrs. St. Clair. Attendees included Mrs. Z. Oswaldt and children C. G. and Clair Whitten Abilene Mr. and Mrs. Charles Signor Abi line Mrs. J. M. Jordan and daughter Miss Lila Dublin Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams Miss Frances Williams Mr. and Mrs. D. Charles Clarke Mr. and Mrs. William Reese Frank Reese Mrs Inez Palmer Miss Estelle Reese Dr. and Mrs. L. K. Ory and Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Wilson Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. St. Clair
C. W. Williams
Frances Williams
D. Charles Clarke
William Reese
Frank Reese
Inez Palmer
Estelle Reese
L. K. Ory
A. E. Wilson
Comanch
Women s REA Club Meets Here Saturday
The Women s REA Club will meet Saturday at 2:00 PM in the local office. Dora B. Haines REA Washington educational director will be guest speaker and help plan the year’s educational program. Marie A. Keough from REA Washington will visit Friday and Saturday. Members are urged to attend and bring guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA Club
Dora B. Haines
Division of Engineering and Operations
REA Washington
L R Daniel Seeks Precinct Two Commissioner Seat
L R Daniel announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 2 in Comanche County. He is 49, a farmer living two miles south of Gustine with a wife and two children, and emphasizes responsibility for county finances and roads. He requests vote and scrutiny of his character and ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Gustine
L. R. Daniel
Chief and Pathfiner, One Year For a Dollar Thirty
Two items priced at 1 year for $1.30 appear in a small retailer catalog. The note lists Chief and Pathfiner as example names in a simple discount offer.
Voters face Jan 31 poll tax deadline in 1940 election year
Voters must have their poll tax receipts by midnight Wednesday January 31 to qualify for the 1940 election. As of Tuesday night 1423 of 4805 had paid. The notice stresses tax payment for participation and notes one dollar of the tax funds public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
P. A Pettit
Frank M. Allen Named County Census Enumerator in Texas
Frank M. Allen of DeLeon is appointed 1940 Federal Census Enumerator for Comanche County. He began collecting business and industrial statistics January 2 with general census work starting April 2. About fifty additional enumerators and supervisors will be added mid March. applications for enumerator posts require no formal filing or exam. The Abilene district supervisor’s office is in Room 308-309, Post Office Building, Abilene, Texas, with inquiries directed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Allen
DeLeon
Comanche County
United States
17Th District of
Texas
Abilene
Shipman
Royal Headrick
Andersons Observe Fiftieth Wedding Date
On January 16 1940 Mr and Mrs Hub A Anderson of Sipe Springs celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They married in Van Zandt County Texas and moved to Tom Green County in 1908 later settling in Sipe Springs in 1913. Out of town guests included Allan Futch Bakersfield California and their only living child Mrs A I Bledsoe San Angelo plus relatives from San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub A. Anderson
Sipe Springs
van Zandt County
Texas
Tom Green County
Anderson
Allan Futch
Bakersfield
California
A. I. Bledsoe
San Angelo
Parlee Bates
Pernie Joplin
Harry Rainey
Dee Bledsoe
Bruner Seeks Precinct 3 Commissioner Post
E W Bunt Bruner announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3. He emphasizes the need for good lateral roads to aid town travel, church and school access, medical visits, and mail delivery, while not opposing highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W
Bunt) Bruner
Bunny Bruner
Herman May Files Candidacy For Precinct No 2
Herman May, a well known Comanche County farmer from Newburg, announced this week his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 2. May has long resided in the Newburg area and hails from a prominent local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman May
Noo
Newburg
Mr. May
Comanche County
Oliver Hall Opens New Service Station in Comanche
Oliver F. Hall opens a new service station at eight blocks east of the square at the intersection of Highway 10 and 36 in Comanche. The station will stock Marathon products, auto accessories, and a selection of confections and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver F. Hall
Comanche
Hall
Marathon
Forty Two Tournament at Newbury Friday Night
There will be a 42 tournament at the Newbury School House Friday night January 19. Admission is 25 cents per couple. Everyone invited. Committee notes Mrs J V Carter Sr suffered a serious accident when her hand was caught in a washing machine wringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbury School
J. V. Carter, Sr
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H. Burks
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Oliver Hall
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Judith Barrett
Victor Herbert
Mary Martin
Pat O’brien
Ruth Terry
Lane Sisters
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