Reese addresses Comanche Lions on farming and commerce
Jim Eanes Reese, principal of Comanche Grammar School, spoke at the Lions Club luncheon about diversified farming in Comanche County, highlighting fruit and stock farming and a marketing association. The club adopted a resolution to curb transfer merchandise in the business district and set a committee to oversee it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Eanes Reese
Comanche Grammar School
William Chilton
Lions Club
Comanche
Reese
Comanches County
New Dormitory for John Tarleton College
Contract for a new boys dormitory at John Tarleton College to house 120 students has recently been let and work will begin soon. The building will be of modern construction with four-row units each having a private bath and a separate entrance for each suite.
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John Tarleton College
Local Notes on Visits and Family Idylls
Bibb Louis Fagan of Carbon spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Fagan. Mr and Mrs Alton Hilley are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Hilley. Jess Fagan was carried to German Sunday for eye treatment. Mr and Mrs W Vines of Gap visited her mother Mrs Mary Hanes Saturday. Ruby Fagan spent Monday night with Gertrude and Eula Mae Haddox.
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Louis Fagan
Carbon
Jess Fagan
Alton Hilley
John Hilley
W. Vines
Gap
Mary Hanes
Ruby Fagan
Gertrude
Eula Mae Haddox
Allred Named Outstanding Young Man of 1935
Houston officials announced Gov. James V. Allred of Texas as the nations most outstanding young man for 1935 by the National United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. A diamond-studded key was presented to Governor Allred by Arlen Whitfield, president of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the honor.
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Houston
United States
James V. Allred
Texas
National United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Allred
Arlen Whitfield
National Junior Chamber of Commercce
Kentucky Repeals 3 Cent Sales Tax Revenue Reported
Kentucky repealed its 3 cent sales tax which was producing about 15.9 million dollars annually. Governor Allred was named the most outstanding young man of 1935 by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Kentucky
Chief Reader From Oceanside Remains Loyal
J. D. Lassiter of Oceanside California writes that he has read the Chief for over fifty years and does not want to miss a copy. He encloses a renewal check and praises the paper for hometown and county news and extends greetings to old-time friends.
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J. D. Lassister
Oceanside
California
County meeting urged at Court House by Townsend Club
L H Creamer county chairman calls Townsendites and Comanche County residents to attend the first Monday meeting at 2 oclock at the Court House. He warns of important matters and possible resolutions and urges full attendance to save speaking time.
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Townsendites
Comanche County
Court House
L. H. Creamer
Townsend Club
Liquid laxatives and gradual dosing restore bowel regularity
Doctors favor liquid laxatives like Syrup Pepsin for constipation. By using measured, gradually reduced doses, relief is achieved without habit formation. It contains senna and cascara/both natural laxatives, suitable for adults and children when guided by a doctor or druggist.
Eggs 25 Cents for Subscriptions This Week
Beginning today through Saturday February 8 the Comanche Chief offers 25 cents per dozen for eggs applied to subscriptions in Comanche and adjacent counties. If paid up, time extended a year. Four dozen eggs buys a Chief year. seven dozen buys both the Chief and Semi Weekly News for a year. No short-term subscriptions.
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Comanche
I Am Getting Married Says Young Lady
The young lady declares she is marrying and will no longer need to work.
Doan's Pills Promoted for Kidney Health
An old advertisement urges readers to consider kidney function and lists symptoms such as burning urination backache and puffiness under the eyes. It promotes Doan's Pills as a kidney specific remedy available at drug stores and claims worldwide recommendation.
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Doan
Black-Draught praised for dizziness and constipation relief
Thedford's Black-Draught is lauded as a reliable vegetable laxative. A Virginia user recommends it for dizziness and headache caused by constipation and notes families also use Syrup of Black-Draught for colds and stomach issues. The product sells for 25 cents a package.
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Thedford
G. W. Holley
St. Paul
New Side Walk Installed on Sidney Street
Mr and Mrs Wade Kendrick begin a new sidewalk project in front of their residence on Sidney Street as Comanche accelerates its curb and street program prompting others to join.
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Wade Kendrick
Sidney Street
Comanche
Kendrcik
Church Program Schedule with Speakers and Sessions
A church day plan lists a praise service then a series of sermons by Rev. A R Watson Rev John Henderson Rev Joe Isbeh and Rev RK G Alexander on salvation and duty. An WMU Home Mission program led by Mrs Julius P King precedes Rev T N Carter sermon followed by a board meeting and lunch.
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Joe Isbeh
Rk. G. Alexander
WMU
Julius P. King
T. N. Carter
Metcalfe Visits Here in Campaign Swing
Hon Penrose Metcalfe, candidate for State Senator in 1984, visited Comanche Saturday. A former House member, he indicated he would likely run again for Representative. Metcalfe and his father, Charles Metcalfe, run a Tom Green County ranch and are prominent local citizens.
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Metcalfe
Penrose Metcalfe
Comanche
House
Charles Metcalfe
No Wet Precinct in Dry County Court Ruling
The Austin supreme court rejected rehearings in two cases, A. W. Coker v Frank Kmeicik of Walker County and J. T. Walling v L. L. Kine of Childress County. It held that a precinct cannot be wet if the county is dry and that the county vote governs.
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Dry County
Supreme Court At
Austin
A. W. Coker
Frank Kmeicik
Walker County
J. T. Walling
L. L. Kine
Childress County
Proctor F. F. A. Reports Strong Agriculture Projects
Vocational Agriculture students at Proctor High School completed last year’s projects under instructor W. J. Bush. Eight beef calf projects averaged 35 dollars profit per calf and eleven cotton projects averaged 26 dollars per acre. In total 26 boys finished their projects with combined net profits across various crops and livestock totaling 3292.11 dollars.
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Proctor High School
W. J. Bush
Local News Highlights From De Leon And Surrounding Towns
Gustine Miss Alda Morton of De Leon visited her sister Mrs. Marvin Huey last week. Mr. and Mrs. O B Rose of Graham spent the week end here. Miss Melrose Bumarer returned home after attending school at Middleton. The Georgetown basketball bays faced San Marcos High School Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Coin Seago announce the birth of a son at Brownwood hospital Sunday morning. Mrs. Cecil Moore is receiving ob yana at the Dublin hospital. Mr. and Mrs. EF W Gleaton spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Porter at Macksville. Misses Cloda and Jo Wyche visited here Sunday. Cullen Campbell attended the funeral of John Jackson at mamaine Monday. Report cards were handed out throughout school Friday. Rev. McGinnis and family moved into their new home here Tuesday and he began duties as pastor of the Baptist Church. The girls basketball team will take part in the Comanche County Tourney at Dublin Friday and Saturday. Miss Opal McCleskey spent the week end with home folks at Dublin. Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Midland is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Eric Neel. Neel Bumgarner is visiting his mother Mrs. Vera Bumgarner.
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Alda Morton
de Leon
Marvin Huey
O. B. Rose
Graham
Melrose Bumarer
Middleton
Georgetown
San Marcos
Coin Seago
Brownwood Hospital
Cecil Moore
Ob Yana
Dublin
EF. W. Gleaton
Porter
Macksville
Cloda
Jo Wyche
Cullen Campbell
John Jackson
McGinnis
The
Baptist Church
Opal McCleskey
Bertha Johnson
Midland
Eric Neel
Neel Bumgarner
Vera Bumgarner
Money Cannot Inflame Egos of Earned Wealth
A concise aphorism notes that true humility remains with those who earn their wealth while wealth gained without earning may corrupt those who receive it. The saying contrasts earned income with unearned windfalls and their effects on character.
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Time Payments
UCC
Universal Credit Company
Ford
Ford Motor Company
J. E. Reese
Comanche Lions
John Tarleton
Bibb
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ed Thierens
New York
H. C. Stoneham
N. Y. Giants
Charles Stoneham
First Baptist Church, Comanche
A. R. Watson
Christ
John Hender
Ife
Trenton
N. J
Brano Hauptmann
Brunno
Manfred
Proctor F. F. A. News
Sara Alects
Rapleien
Wm. Reese Drug CO
Smith's Drug Store
Sipe Springs
H. H. Hardin Lumber Company
Clay Building Material Co
Stephenville
Plete
Clay Building Material Company
Ward
Cc. E. Straley
Mgr
Comanche, Texas
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