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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
4
A humorous essay on cotton from Dave Boyd satirizes Comanche County farming shifts. It notes a drop from 900 to under 6,000 bales, the rise of diversified crops, and critiques cotton's social and economic effects as seen through a railroad worker’s lens.
Texas counties report May registrations down 1 percent from April and 34.9 percent from May last year. Through May, fifteen counties show 19,827 cars, a 30.6 percent drop from the prior year’s period.
The children express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for floral offerings and kindness during the death and burial of their mother Mrs. A. M. Fagan. May God bless each of you.
A dated screed argues against old vehicles hindering progress in a harsh roadside tale. It recalls collisions between vintage and newer cars, warning that clinging to old models risks tragedy and legal trouble. the writer urges upgrading to avoid harm and moral blame.
Marilyn Marchbanks of De Leon earned the Superior Rating gold star gold medal and certificate at the National Piano Playing Tournament on May 9 in Brownwood at Howard Payne Auditorium. Judge Dr. L B Campbell praised her rhythm continuity accuracy interpretation memory and technique as she performed 20 pieces by Beethoven Chopin Bach Schumann and Mozart. She is the niece of Mrs Bob Haynes and studied under her mother Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks.
Cotton Grove residents Mr. and Mrs Arvil Houck and Mr. and Mrs John McEntire visited Mr. and Mrs George Buck at Elm Grove Sunday. Mrs Odesea Purvis and daughter from Wellington visited her parents Mr. and Mrs Julian Johnston. Glen Phifer of Comanche was a visitor this week.
Van Dyke The Davis Quartet and a number of singers from Sidney attended the Sunday night singing at the Baptist Church. Eldred and Ruby Dean Wilson of Briar Grove visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Dave Wilson last week.
Mount Pleasant and Sweetwater churches host long running Sunday gatherings and homecomings. The author defends country churches against critics, praising decades of community faith and predicting future leadership from these congregations.
San Angelo candidate Fenrose B. Metcalfe for state senator will speak in Comanche Saturday afternoon July 9. Supporters announced the appearance after Metcalfe opened campaign events in San Angelo Monday night before an unusually large crowd.
Mrs Frances Kelley of Pine Hill Alabama is spending a month with her parents Mr and Mrs J Nabers.
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