Governor’s early Texas Legislature plan foreshadows reforms
The Comanche Chief piece recalls Governor Ferguson’s first message urging cotton and grain tax limits, rural school funding, ending fees, state printing of school books, welcoming foreign investors, and reducing cotton and wool tax burdens. It notes local figures like Garza, Loudermilk, Webb, Callaway, and Callaway’s Congressional speech opposing River and Harbor funding.
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James E. Ferguson
Rnslature
Texas
Eneral Garza
Chos
Ice
W. T. Louderik
Comanche
Comtee
Anton O. Webb
Dublin Roller Mills
Aregie
J. Harvey W. Wylie
Washton
Owens
An Dyke
F. & M. Bank
Gustine
Pettit
At Place
Oscar Callaway
Congress
Herbor
Callaway
Trinity
Brazos
Bliss Ellen Moore
Cor Christi
Arthur Moore
Sun
Jemons Luker
Paul Stephenson
Graham Chawho
T. H. Purvis
Grave Evans
Alicebertson
Gram Chapel
Ekend
Gap
Rmony
M. Brown
Arthur He
Thelma Lonnie Pennington
Gapa
Jim Jeffries
Democrati
Rainfall Fails to Refill Lake Eanes Sparsely
Nearly two inches of rain fell Friday through Sunday but Lake Eanes gained little water. Mayor M Coleman says the city has about two months of supply left. Water engineer Elbert Stewart notes the lake fell two to three inches in the past week and suspects springs may replenish the supply.
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Lake Eanes
M. Coleman
Elbert Stewart
Probus Leon Dam Project Discussed by County Agent
John A. Barton Comanche County Agent spoke to the Comanche Lions Club about the proposed Leon dam as part of the Brazos River Dam Project. The dam would be near Proctor and is sponsored by Comanche Dublin and De Leon with a proposed lake of about 5000 acres.
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John A. Barton
Comanche Lions Club
Leon
Brazos River
Proctor
Comanche
Dublin
de Leon
Barton
Roosevelt unveils five point social security program
The Roosevelt administration presented Congress with a five point plan to curb social hazards of modern life. The Wagner bill follows cabinet recommendations led by Frances Perkins and proposes compulsory unemployment insurance funded by employers starting at 1 percent, rising to 2.5 percent and potentially 3 percent earlier if business improves.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Joseph Lier
Associated Press
Washneton
Robert F. Wagner
New York Democrat
Wagner
Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins
Salaries Set by Regent Meeting in Comanche County
Comanche County Commissioners Court recently set 1935 salaries for officers and deputies. County Judge cut to 1500, County Attorney up to 900, Treasurer 1500, District Clerk 480, Sheriff 900 with 1200 deputy hire, Commissioners 90 monthly. Dr. K L Ory reappointed Health Officer at 600 per year. Janitor wages 50 monthly. most salaries are fee-based except commissioners, treasurer, health officer.
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Comanche
K. L. Ory
Fire Threatens Downtown Business On Monday Night
Nightwatchman Phillip Dingus detected a blaze in the rear of the Mrs George W Tate building on the square housing the Dunlop Tire Store. Fire Chief Bob Graham's crew fought the flames around midnight, restoring control as smoke hampered access. Damages reached 250 dollars with the air compressor destroyed and the machine motor damaged. fire likely started from an electrical short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Dingus
Coanche
George W. Tate
Dunlop Tire
Dingus
Bob Graham
Luker Placed on Three Committees
Judge R A Luker representative from Comanche and Mills Counties gains appointments to three committees including Liquor Traffic and Criminal Jurisprudence. He is also named to the Committee on School Districts. Luker advocates streamlined court procedure and remains a prohibitionist though he has not declared on repeal submission. Governor Allred supports submission.
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R. A. Luker
Comanche
Mills
Luker
Allred
Tax Penalty and Poll Tax Deadlines Urged by Official
The article notes 11265 poll tax receipts issued by Thursday noon and warns six days remain to pay the tax to qualify as a 1935 voter. The poll tax and 1934 property taxes must be paid by the January deadline to avoid penalties. E R Armstrong, Tax Collector, urges payment before the last day. Auto licenses cannot be bought before February 1 and must be renewed by April 1.
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E. R. Armstrong
County to divide Comanche County for 1935 peanut contract sign up
County Agent J A Barton announces six community groups and a county committee for signing up peanut contracts in Comanche County. Sign up runs January 28 to February 2 with requirements to plot 1934 acres and secure 1934 yields.
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Comanche County
J. A. Barton
Jine
Dan Strickland
Proctor
Barney Pinson
Comanche
J. H. Prater
D. E. Nabers
Comyn
Jim Chandler
Barney Cherry
de Leon
Jessie Morris
T. D. Robinett
Downing
Rural Carrier Exchange Shifts Routes in Area
A. E. Bell, formerly Rural Mail Carrier of Route 1 at Winters, transfers to Comanche to take Route 1, replacing Dean Collins who moves to Winters. Bell, his wife and four sons will relocate next week to the Bowers residence in East Comanche after approval by the Postal Department. Collins has served twelve years on Route 1 and began service during Woodrow Wilson's presidency under Postmaster W. H. Carpenter.
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A. E. Bell
Winters
Comanche
Dean Collins
Mr. Bell
Mr. Collins
U. S. Postal Department
Bowers
Collins Haseen
Woodrow Wilson
W. H. Carpenter
Rising Star MMAY Lose AA LRRAD
On February 1st train service on the Rising Star branch of the M K T will be cut to three mixed trains each week. If this service does not cover costs Katy Railway will seek permission to abandon the tracks, threatening local taxes and regional industry.
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Rising Star
Katy
Railroad Commission
F F A President Attends Hamilton Lions Club Meeting
Gustine FFA President Wilburn Daniel attended the Hamilton Lions Club gathering Tuesday with A J Spangler and Billie Oliver to urge local leaders to add a vocational agriculture department at Hamilton High School. Daniel outlined the FFA work and organization, followed by Spangler and Oliver detailing FFA activities.
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Wilburn Daniel
Gustine Future Farmers of America
A. J. Spangler
Bilie Olver
Lions Club
Hamilton
Hamilton High School
Daniel
Miss Virginia Walker Named Princess for Central Texas Ball
Miss Virginia Walker of Comanche selected to represent the city in the President's Birthday Ball at Memorial Hall Brownwood on January 30 with Miss Catherine Carnes and Miss Dorothy Scott as maids of honor. The event unites Central Texas towns and social functions honor the honorees this week.
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Virginia Walker
Comanche
Romeo S. Walker
Brownwood
Miss Walker
Murphey
Memorial Hall
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jen. Seth
Catherine Carnes
Jack Carnes
Dorothy Scott Mexia
Walker
Comanche High School
Central Texas
Land for lease under Rehabilitation Act urged by official
Floyd L. Stainback, local director, says nearly all land offered to the government for lease under the Rehabilitation Act is contracted. He urges those with land in cultivation for lease to contact him at his office in The Chief building.
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Floyd L. Stainback
Stainback
Appropriation Made For No 10 In Erath County
State Highway Commission at Austin appropriated 1000 dollars Wednesday for plans and specifications on 9 miles of Highway No 10 from Dublin to Stephenville. It is understood the new route will be shorter than the present road.
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State Highway Commission
Austin
Dublin
Stephenvile
Deleon Cage Tournaments Amid Rising Laws Against Drunkenness
Comanche law enforcement pushes a crackdown on drunkenness and misdemeanors with heavier fines. Justice of the Peace George C. Wetzel records show a $50 penalty recently, up from the former $13.75 plus court costs. Rumors say offenders may face road work if fines remain unpaid.
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Comanche
Justice of the Peace
George C. Wetzel
County Interscholastic League events set for March and February
The General County Interscholastic League Meet will be at Comanche March 22 and 23 with debates and features returning. The Boys Basketball Tournament is planned for February 8 and 9 at De Leon or Comanche with three divisions and a potential indoor site if weather fails. The Girls Tournament runs February 15 and 16 at De Leon with the same schedule format. last year’s Robinson Springs team is noted but details trail off.
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Comanche
A. C. Strickland
Gustine
Comanche County Inter «Cholastic League
Se le
George Willis
Pettit
Dublin
C. de Leon
Lamkin
Comanche County
de Leon
Robinson Springs
Mid-Texas Teachers Plan Feb 1 2 Session in Brownwood
The twenty eighth annual Mid-Texas Educational Association meets in Brownwood February 1 and 2. More than 1,000 teachers are expected to attend with three general sessions and nine sectional meetings planned at Howard Payne College and various local churches and facilities. Hotel Brownwood serves as convention headquarters.
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Mid- Texas Educational Association
Brownwood
Brownwood Bulletin
Howard Payne College
First Christian Church
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Howard Payne Science Building
Brownwoc
McCorkl
Mid-Texas Teachers’ Association
Honor Roll Announced At Local High School
A six weeks honor roll and exemptions list honors high school seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen. Senior names include Emmett Batton Mildred Rooher Pauline Bratton Maudine Brazeil Anita Brock Dorothy Cauley Christine Coleman Louise Geosby Leo Hoffman Henry Hoffman James Lacy Paul Morris Nan Pate Hugh White. Juniors feature Madine Collins Wynn Mae Dillard Ruth Geosby Golda Gore Jane Hammond Louise Holmes Johnnie Mae Johnson Garry Palmer Orval Hall Richard Slider. Sophomores list Ellen Anthony Rita Isham Virginia Tacy Rebecta Masters Ted Mur'eam Arnold Koffman. Freshmen include Joe Becks Mary
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Emmett Batton
Mildred Rooher
Pauline Bratton
Maudine Brazeil
Anita Brock
Dorothy Cauley
Christine Coleman
Louise Geosby
Leo Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
James Lacy
Paul Morris
Nan Pate
Hugh White
Madine Collins
Wynn Mae Dillard
Ruth Geosby
Golda
Comanche Lions Club to Celebrate Eleventh Anniversary
The Comanche Lions Club will hold its eleventh anniversary banquet on Tuesday evening February 12 inviting their ladies. A committee led by Supt W G Barrett John E Hoff and Pat Howard will plan the program. The club is among the oldest in the state with nine continuous years of history since its 1924 organization.
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Comanche Lions Club
W. G. Barrett
John E. Hoff
Pat Howard
Lions Club
Comanche
Brownwood Lions Club
J. R. Eanes
Murt Sullivan
Ben F. Hearn
R. FP. Hooker
W. H. Rowland
Carroll Black
George Black
John F. Hoff
Charles Hoffman
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Cotton Production Control Association
Tom J. Wortham
Secretary of Agriculture
Sipe Springs
Satuurday
Leon River
le Tss Pin
Yn County
Carrie
Collins
Bell of
Hamilton Lions Club
Mss Walker
ITY
Erath County
Deleon
HONNR
Majestic Theatre
Will Rogers
Andy
Buck Jones
Fay Wray
Ralph Bellamy
Helen Twelvetrees
Conrad Nagel
George Raft
Anna Mae Wong
Titz Theatre
Karen Morley
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