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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
1
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Comanche County records show Texas Old Age Assistance payments totaling 92095 for 1937. The number of recipients ranged from 508 in February to 669 in June, with a peak monthly payout of 10035 dollars in June.
Mrs. Ed Ligon announces her candidacy for County Clerk subject to Democratic primary. She notes local voter qualification deadlines with ten days remaining to pay poll tax. The notice outlines poll tax details, school and city elections, and tax rates for Comanche County, detailing district differences and payment deadlines.
Jim Moody opens a cafe in Comanche this week on the north side of the square. The business is in the T. S. Collins building next to Mrs McKinzies Beauty Parlor on the west. Moody previously ran Owl Confectionery and then Corner Confectionery in the building now housing Service Drug Store.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of De Leon re-elected all officers and directors at the annual election held last week. H. W. Williams of Abilene serves as president with R. R. Harvey of De Leon as active vice-president. Directors include W. Williams, R. R. Harvey, W. A. Nunnelley, W. P. Weaver, N. W. Pounds, J. W. Howard and J. D. Tate. Total deposits and loans stand at 135.
Benton Layman once a Comanche mail carrier farmer and baseball player serving a life term in Texas penitentiary received a 30 day furlough effective January 15 from Governor James V. Allred on the board of pardons recommendation. A petition signed by many citizens including prosecutors and officers supported the furlough as Layman testified in the C. F. Jeake cases in Comanche.
Funeral rites will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at St Matthews Episcopal Church for Mrs. W. D. Sartwelle early settler of Comanche who died at Palicos. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The Sartwelles were a leading Comanche family in the early days.
C North Carter this week authorizes The Chief to make a formal announcement as a candidate for County Clerk subject to action of the Democratic Primary. Carter said he will issue a formal statement to voters later.
H W Scott announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 1 in Comancelie County under the Democratic Primary. He pledges fiscal stewardship, maintenance of school bus and mail routes where possible, and vows not to seek further terms or transport votes, citing past issues with illegal ballots.
Three youths sustained injuries when a 1929 Model A Ford overturned and bounced upright on West Seventh Street in front of Mrs. Clara Slack’s home. Grady Phifer, 13, broke an arm. Glenn Phifer, 11, had a bruised head. Clifford Price suffered minor injuries. The car wrecked, driver lost control while southbound, and Grady returned to school the next day after Brownwood hospital treatment.
The York County police captain reports a hen that insists on laying eggs in a nest built in a tree, a curious animal incident noted in Clover 8S.
Miss Estelle Reese and Mrs Inez Palmer announce a new Reese Palmer Ladies Store will open in the Wyatt building on the north side of the square. Carpenters remodel the space adjoining Mrs McKinzies Beauty Parlor as work progresses. The shop will offer ladies ready to wear hats and clothing for the subdued age.
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the Old Majestic Theatre caused heavy damage. Fire officials estimated the building loss at 2000 dollars and theatre equipment at 5000 dollars, with nearby structures sustaining smoke and water damage. The owner is Harry Brin of Terrell and J. W. Carter Jr owns The Old Majestic and The New Majestic.
A life-term convict, trusted and unguarded, delivered 1938 auto, farm, and commercial license plates to Comanche. Plates, made at the State Penitentiary, begin with 210 501 for autos, 21 950 for farms, and 35 051 for commercial vehicles. Delivery covered seven states with no escape attempt reported.
Mrs E R Armstrong declares this week her formal run for Tax Assessor-Collector. She was appointed to fill the unexpired term after her husband’s death and retains his efficient staff. Formerly Ada Carwile, she served as a Comanche postal clerk and is described as well qualified to lead the office.
Mrs. Riley Riding Havens of Hasse died in a German hospital Tuesday after a two month illness. Funeral services were held at Board Church Wednesday with a life sketch praising the late Christian mother of six. Surviving are three daughters and one son. Born 1891 in Grimes County, she married Riley Havens in 1907 and joined the Church of Christ in 1910.
O E Young manager of the Comanche Bowling Alley says a ten pin tournament will be organized tonight. All Comanche men especially daytime workers are invited to attend as captains are chosen and team membership drawn.
The Comanche Rebekah Lodge installed new officers for the upcoming term. Elected were Mae Cameron as Past Noble Grand, Lucille Greer as Noble Grand, Lucille Guthrie as Vice Grand, Alice Pate as Secretary, and Dona Hilliard as Treasurer.
Lee Phillips a Bible farmer was arrested at his home and taken to Fort Worth to face Federal Court on liquor law charges. Deputy Perry St Clair and J D Pelfrey found eight gallons of whiskey in his cellar and seized a 30 gallon copper still.
Mrs Fannie B Jones 76 died at her home near Comanche on Sunday January 16 following an illness Interment was Monday in Pendergrass Cemetery Rev H J Sanders officiating She was born December 1 1861 in Clare County Alabama and married John H Jones who died in Comanche County years ago They moved to the county in 1904 Surviving children are Clifton Barton and Nellie Jones of Comanche Ross Jones of Weed New Mexico a daughter Lena preceded in death She joined churches in 1907 and was a member of Indian Creek Presbyterian Church at death.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce plans a large social and business banquet at the Methodist Church next Thursday night. Committee members urge all residents to attend, with 50 cent tickets to be sold on the streets or at the Chamber office. The program will review 1937 progress and outline 1938 plans.
Dale Howard submits his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools. He cites his De Leon roots, multiple degrees, seven years teaching with four years as a school head, and work with the Texas State Department of Education. He promises cooperation with supporters and rapid voter contact after May duties end.
The Sidney invitation cage tournament for boys and girls begins, runs through today and tomorrow with finals Saturday. Forty teams signed up by Wednesday morning in the event, coaches Carl Macon leading girls and Herschel Boggs guiding boys, with schools including Comanche De Leon Gustine Sidney Comyn Proctor Hasse Newburg Beattie Duster Carlton Iredell and Priddy.
Miss Zanette Lane announces she is considering running for County Treasurer. Daughter of Mr and Mrs M O Lane of Sidney she has lived in Comanche for four years and worked as bookkeeper for the Denny Cotton Yard. A Sidney High School and Draia Business College Abi ene graduate.
Comanche fishermen Sammy Waisman Pat Carnes Charles Marshall and Earl Ray Evans returned from Aransas Pass with 250 pounds of redfish whitings and drum. Fish ranged from one to ten pounds each and highlight a successful Gulf Coast excursion.
Felix Morris of De Leon is a candidate for Commissioner of De Leon precinct No. 4, per an announcement in The De Leon Free Press. Emmett Rippetoe is also running, while incumbent Ed Lightfoot will not seek re election.
Local angler J A Meyers pulled two large bass from Lake Eanes on Friday January 14 weighing eight pounds nine ounces and six pounds seven ounces. Recent weeks bring Meyers four bass totaling 29 pounds with confirming catches by Charley Baxter and others reporting eight and four to five pounders.
E W Bruner known as Bunt. Bruner announces via Chief his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3. He previously ran two years ago and won a large vote. Bruner votes at Proctor and resides in Edna Hill. A statement to voters will be issued next week.
Mrs. Mary Fields announces her candidacy for County Clerk subject to the Democratic Primary. Reared in De Leon and long resident of Sidney, she is a widow with one son and a World War II veteran husband who died four years ago. She has business experience and education.
A lagoon of ideas argues that nature balances people’s folly with unseen guardians who safeguard assets. The line suggests a counterforce stepping in when individuals misuse money, implying an inherent protective mechanism in natural order.
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