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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
11
Comanche County Texas Commissioners Court will receive bids from banks for a two year depository. Bidders must file sealed proposals with County Judge by February 10 1941 showing interest rate for the term from bid acceptance to next depository selection. Sealed bids due by 10 am February 10.
Mrs. O. L. Arthur of Gustine reported in Comanche that a seven pound Buff Orpington hen laid eight quail size eggs all in the same nest. The hen is currently attempting to set.
The Rev N E Gardner 79 retired Methodist and former circuit pastor died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Comanche Methodist Church with Rev E R Goddon and Rev J D Smoot assisting. He is survived by a widow three daughters one son and several siblings. He spent his later years in Comanche after retirement in 1918 and his life included service across multiple circuits and conferences from Arkansas to Texas.
Trinity Health reports gradual improvement while whooping cough and flu remain prevalent. The text notes social visits from Buffalo Gap to Shorty Welch, Brownwood residents visiting Harold Frank, and the relocation of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scott with their family from De Leon.
Reverend Calhune preached at the Methodist Church in Soda Springs on Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Keith visited their daughter LaVelle in Brownwood Sunday. B Ray McCorkle is working in Abilene. Sam Buck Buckingham moved his family to Abilene where he is employed. Storm cellar work at the school house is progressing well and concrete work will start this week.
Bibb QOffie Lee Drennan of South Texas visits his father Lee Drennan. Mr and Mrs A C Kilgore spend Sunday with his parents at Edna Hill. Funeral for Hollis Sibert at Stag Creek drew attendees. Mr and Mrs W C Cox visit with Mr and Mrs John Eanes. Mr and Mrs Jack Smith weekend with his parents at Indian Mountain. Mr and Mrs Pat Scott visit Mr and Mrs Hoyt Vineyard in Olden, formerly residents here. Bessie Summers spent the weekend with home folks.
The Senate moved to aid national defence with three bills from the Military Affairs Committee. Senator Clem Fain proposed loyalty pledges for teachers at state supported schools, Senator Brownlee urged a Home Defense Guard, and Senator Spears sought leasing Camp Hulen to the federal government. The governor named me chair of Military Affairs and Rules Committees. I introduced seven bills including abolishing the Agriculture Department, transferring functions to A&M College and Comptroller, and provisions on school land payments, tuition for Western Hemisphere students, census inclusion for moves near new military camps, truck license fees, and wool scouring plant funding. The Senate will probe alleged state department irregularities per the Auditor and Governor reports.
The Commissioners Court of Comanche County Texas invites sealed proposals from banks or individuals to serve as depository for the county school funds for two years. Bids must state the interest rate and be delivered to the County Judge by 10 a.m. February 10, 1941, at the regular court meeting. H. H. Lockridge, County Judge.
Harry Melowsky, manager of Novit's Department Store, spent Wednesday in Stephenville managing the local store while M. I. Novit was at market. He spoke at the Stephenville Lions Club meeting at noon and reported a very nice and inspiring gathering.
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