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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
1
From the Comanche Chief 1918 key notes announce the Third Annual Comanche County Calf Show slated around March 10. Prizes total over 175 dollars with classes for Short horns and Herefords plus lambs and pigs. De Leon and Comanche Chambers back the event with FFA and 4 H participation and growing public turnout.
Thirty seven Co manche High School students made the first semester honor roll as released by Principal W. Z. Jon. The roster includes seven seniors, three juniors, twenty two sophomores, and seven freshmen with names listed for each class.
Trial of C. F. Jeske a Priddy merchant moved from Comanche to Erath County in a venue change is scheduled to begin Monday. He is indicted on charges as an accessory with a defense illness noted caused a two week postponement at Stephenville.
Mary 8S. Ewing of Proctor reports the Ojiway Indians believe the groundhog's behavior on February second forecasts winter. If shadow appears he hides for six weeks. if not and skies are dark or snowy, he emerges to carry on as if it were a June day. The public watches February second for weeks of winter predicted.
George R. Willis speaks to Comanche County voters announcing his candidacy for County Clerk. He declares elective offices are public trusts and pledges to serve as a servant to the people while inviting support and a vote in the campaign.
The City Council approved a new GMC booster fire truck for the Comanche Fire Department with a 200 gpm pump 300 gallon tank and 600 feet of hose. Fire Chief Bob Graham praised the purchase as protection for previously underserved residences and potential property savings. The W J Dobbs Hodge No 1 oil test near Comanche showed 25 barrels per hour on a four hour test after an acid treatment placing 4,000 gallons of acid in the hole. The lease on the Hodge Estate is held by W J Dobbs of Dallas.
Newburg, founded in the 1850s near the South Leon River, is praised as a progressive farming community in Comanche County. Eleven new residences have appeared within three miles of the school in three years, with owners including M. V. Skinner and T. A. McDonald. The old Newburg Church records dating to the 1850s, and a push to fund a new school gymnasium with $50 donations from farmers, highlight local civic spirit.
J C Biggs, serving on a federal jury in Fort Worth, spent the weekend in Comanche with his family, enjoying a short visit away from court duties.
Ground breaking for Gustine Baptist Church starts with E L Hale noting strong civic interest. Under L A Gleaton the basement excavation proceeds as the 40 by 70 foot auditorium with 250 seating is planned. Rev R M McGinnis to serve as pastor.
The Hamilton County Singing Convention will meet at Union six miles south of Hamilton Sunday January 30 according to R O McDermitt who invites Comanche County singers to attend. Several singers of statewide reputation have been invited.
Five of six prizes for the most unusual pecan seedling or new variety at the National Pecan Show in Waldo Texas on November 5 1937 were won by Leon River pecan fruit. W S Price Jr of Gustine rece ived the new variety prize and a gold medal for No 1 place, from Vice President John Garner. Andrew Winkler of The Grove TX serves as Texas Pecan Growers Association secretary. Next meeting of National and State Associations to be held in Breckenridge with date to be announced.
The Old Majestic Theatre on the west side of the square, damaged by fire last week, will be rebuilt immediately. Owner J. W. Carter Jr. said work starts next week, new equipment will be purchased, and the building will be restored to first class condition for a modern theatre. He plans more frequent shows.
E W Bunt Bruner addresses precinct voters in Comanche County Precinct No 3 announcing his candidacy for commissioner Two years in the race he thanks supporters and cites rural road issues as his service aim He plans to meet voters personally to discuss policy and asks for support and influence to become their servant.
Miss Zanette Lane announced this week her candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. Reared in Sidney she has served as bookkeeper for the Denny Cotton Yard for four years and is a Sidney High School and Draughons College alumna.
The Central Christian Church invites the public to a Monday talk by Dr Klingman at 3 45 PM on January 31 on the topic Recent World Conferences Held in Europe. The announcement was handed to The Chief by a church committee.
J D Jackson spent several days this week visiting Abernathy on business matters.
A Friday notice warns that only 1728 poll tax receipts were issued and many voters risk being disfranchised if payments miss the Monday deadline. Taxpayers rush to settle poll and property taxes as City and School taxes come in, while City poll payments lag.
Comanche County oil output fell to 17,962 barrels in 1937 from 23,567 in 1936, a drop of 5,605 barrels. Over the decade, 1927 production reached 20,194, with a net decrease of 12,232 barrels. Brown County produced 613,745 barrels in 1937, Pastland County 968,146, and Erath County 67,154, all down from earlier years.
Pink Pettit announces candidacy for County Tax Assessor-Collector citing 19 years as a Comanche County surveyor and a background in accounting and bookkeeping. He emphasizes knowledge of land values, promises efficient, courteous service, and asks for votes and influence. Pettit signs as P. A. Pink Pettit.
The Glen Brunk’s Comedians bring a tented show to Co Manche next week on the House Service Station lot. A 800-seat, well heated venue opens Monday with Too Much Mother-In-Law in three acts and daily vaudeville by Waiki Broadcasting Orchestra at 7 45 PM. Tenor.
Maurice Hoffman, a University of Texas student, is in Comanche this week for a short break between terms. Other Texas students are expected to arrive the latter part of the week.
Benton Layman, a life-sentence robber from Glen Rose, had his parole revoked after two days of freedom. Governor Allred allegedly ordered Layman back into custody at Comanche, relayed by Sheriff Thomas, amid Protests from Glen Rose. Layman was to testify in the C. F Jeske trial in Stephenville Monday.
A rabbit drive will be held at Duster on Tuesday February 1. The event starts at the L. L. Duke farm and a circuit will return there for dinner. Candidates are especially invited to attend per the announcement.
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