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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
2
Comanche eyes a new fire station within a year with a proposed 5000 bond issue. School trustees plan a gymnasium funded by 10000 bonds. Highway extension nine miles into the county is discussed. Filing notes include rising obstetrical fees in Hall County and various editorials on town life and local business initiatives.
Thoughts of winter steer county home demonstration clubs to create warm items. Mrs. J F Steed of Frankell reports a wool batt quilt is lighter and warmer than cotton. Mrs Turner McCleasky uses mohair for lighter, warmer blankets. Mrs R B Kizziar of Springtown crochets durable rugs from old silk hose. Mrs Bowie demonstrates burlap drapes dyed orchid with lasting color.
Downing residents approved bonds totaling 4000 dollars to fund a new modern auditorium attached to the school. The 49 by 78 foot native rock building features a tan and gray color scheme, cement floors, and a 18 by 39 foot stage with dressing rooms. It seats 800, is elevated toward the rear, and was built in 56 working days by contractor J W Brown with a crew of six to eight men.
A local notice promotes meals at the McKinzie Hotel near the square, served family style with ample choices and well cooked food. It states no advance notice is needed for dining and highlights clean beds and rooms at reasonable prices.
Gustine Senior Class begins rehearsals for the three act comedy Leave It To Bill by Grad C Lass. Sponsor Mr White directs with Muriel Matthews as promoter. Cast includes J R Robinson Jr as Dawson Wynona Allsup La Verne Istim James Young Chr 22 Adams Charline Howell M L Smart Connie Strickland and Clifton Purcell in supporting roles.
In a letter from the Texas State Press Association, readers are urged to reject the federal Child Labor Amendment. The piece argues Texas should enforce its own law, keep children at home, and oppose outsiders inspecting and regulating Texas families. It calls Texans to contact their Austin senator and vote No.
Fairview resident Belva Lee Boyd spent the weekend with Opal Powers at Blanket. The McNutts visited Luther en and family at Hasse. Lester McNutt Agnes Lee Holmes attended a basketball tournament in Hasse Saturday. Eastland’s W B Cottrell visited daughter Tom Johnston’s home. Herschel Horton of De Leon spent Sunday with Jay and family. Don Loudermilk Downing visitors and a party hosted by Edward Boynton. Subscription reminder printed with a red mark indicating renewals.
Oscar Wall aged 45 died after slipping on ice at his Desmonda home last Saturday. A log he carried fell and crushed his skull on the icy ground. Wall was married with three children and one widow.
The Waldrop family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the husband and father's last illness and death, and for flowers and other acts of sympathy. Mrs. R. B. Waldrop and sons express renewal appreciation. Hitler biography My Fight is selling faster than the Bible in Germany per Corsicana Sun.
Many women report relief from monthly discomfort after using Cardus a medicine claimed to improve digestion and appetite. The text asserts stronger overall health from better food assimilation and regulated bodily functions. If no benefit is seen a physician should be consulted.
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