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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1941
Page
1
The Farmers eting Association met in the Chamber of frce to discuss improving market access and advertising. They plan a Fruit and Elon Festival with committees at work and urge community help. a queen contest is proposed with a $5 dress allowance and emphasis on modest attire.
Sunday night singing at the First Methodist Church in Comanche invites all counties residents to attend at eight oclock. Musicians urged to bring old and new songbooks to sing both old and new hymns together. The service aims for prayer and a profitable gathering for everyone.
G W Dutton 71 died at his Comanche home Monday after illness. Funeral services were held at Mer- Gap Wednesday with burial in the local cemetery. He is survived by his wife W Dutton, and children Mrs Lola wer of Brownfield, W C Mur ee of Comanche, Mrs Ruby re of Comanche, and W B Murphree of Rotan. his first wife E Murphree preceded him.
Legion members are urged to attend tonight at the W.O.W. Hall for a meeting to elect new officers. A special invitation is extended to all service members planning to join, with emphasis on full participation.
Lamkin alumni parents families and all Lamkin School teachers are urged to attend a July 18 reunion. Former pupils from across the state are expected. Invocation Rev Walter Scott. Auld Lang Syne. Campbell Brandt presents classes. Address Rev Len Dalton. Songs arranged by Mrs Coda Baggett. Campbell Brandt MC. Carl Brandt song leader.
Peanut growers with unsatisfactory allotments in this and nearby counties are urged to attend a July 12 meeting at 3 00 p m at the De Leon compress sheds. The gathering aims to unite a few hundred growers with AAA authorities to prevent peanut industry collapse and seeks full cooperation from all interested in improving the peanut situation.
Miss Jonnie Lou Northcutt daughter of Mr and Mrs Jose Northcutt of Proctor wed Lester Stockbridge son of Mr and Mrs F E Stockbridge of Crane. Ceremony was performed in Brownwood at Reverend Ball's home. Attendees included Herbert Lee Spruill Sloan Spruill Mattie Lou Layman and Wayne Osborn. The bride a 1941 Gustine High School graduate. The couple will reside in Crane where Stockbridge works for an oil company.
Two month old Sara Jane Auvenshine daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Auvenshine of Beattie died after a week's illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at Stag Creek with Rev Willie Skaggs officiating. Burial followed in Stag Creek Cemetery. She is survived by four brothers and sisters.
New improvements at Hoffmans Dept Store last week enhance the ladies ready to wear section. Shoe shelving moved to the back to allow space for new coats and dresses. An opening to the back door improves lighting and ventilation. The store projects a modern up to date business image and reflects credit on Comanche.
Stated meeting of Comanche Chapter No 310 OES is set for Tuesday July 16 at 8:00 PM Initiation expected Members urged to be present Mae Clemons WM Fannie Hampton Sec
Revival meeting at First Baptist Church of Gustine continues this week with Rev. Sam Taylor from San Saba preaching. The campaign aims to win the lost as Christians are inspired to spread the gospel and people are being saved in homes and at services.
The R S McCharen family met Sunday at the old Comanche De Leon Highway homestead for a reunion with a noon dinner. The highlight was the entire family attending the old New Hope Methodist Church for the first time in years, with many relatives from Comanche Cisco De Leon Cleburne and Brownwood among attendees.
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention will be held at Hasse tonight. H E Spears president says the public is cordially invited to attend.
State funds have been approved to add caliche base to an asphalt surface on four miles of Highway 36 from Gustine to the Dublin Lamkin Lateral. Grading and drainage work is planned from the Dublin Lamkin Road east through Lamkin to the Comanche Hamilton County line. The Gustine segment will be built by day labor with WPA participation. the eastern section will be bid as a contract. Work is expected to start within sixty days on the Gustine segment and in the fall on the eastern stretch.
Coach Glenn Frazier of Comanche attends the Brownwood Coaching School this week. Instructors include Rusty Russell of Masonic Home, Bill Thompson of A and M, Jack Sisco of North Texas State Teachers College, Joe Bailey Chaney of Southwest Texas State Teachers College, with J M Marshall of Stephenville and Tom Clyde Marshall also attending.
Mr and Mrs Grady Newsome report the birth of a son at a German hospital Tuesday afternoon July 8 The baby Buddy Joe weighed seven pounds The Newsomes reside in Fort Worth where he works with Bowen Motor Coaches He formerly worked at Owl Confectionery here
The Comanche Roping Club staged a four performance rodeo drawing near capacity crowds despite a large attendance from Camp Bowie. Champion Jim Reynolds of Albany won 125 dollars. Linda Burton named Rodeo Queen from a 14 contestant field. Winners list spans Calf Roping and Barrel events with riders from Albany Llano Camp Bowie and others.
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. promotes a July Clearance Sale with reduced prices on summer wear and fabrics. The ad notes bargains across summer frocks, shirts, trousers, shoes, and more despite rising wholesale dry goods prices.
Comanche area banks exceed one million dollars in deposits for the first time in 12 years with total deposits listed at 1,127,444.58, up from 996,039.18 last April. Gustine bank deposits reach 70,545.71 with resources 105,832.96 and loans 58,361.89.
Henry Carroll Smith 64 retired Comanche County farmer died Monday at his home near the Comanche Grammar School after several weeks illness. Funeral at Comanche Funeral Home Monday at 4 pm with burial at Pendergrass Cemetery near Sidney. leaves wife Cora Belle Davis and children Floyd Smith and Jesse Smith plus brothers, sisters, and church affiliation. Key local figures include Minister R. C. Ledbetter and Higginbotham’s employee Jesse Smith. Born January 12, 1877 in Tarrant County.
A caravan promoting the McGregor Rodeo will arrive in Comanche at 1 30 p.m. Monday featuring the Rodeo Rangerettes Rodeo Ranglers a cowboy band and a trick dog act helping advertise the event.
The article warns that national defense depends on all citizens, noting 47 million Americans at risk from malnutrition. It cites local figures in Comanche County including 35 percent of school children malnourished, 30 percent of health cases lacking proper food and clothing, and 87 percent of rejected Selective Service candidates showing malnutrition.
Comanche post office reports a 24 percent rise in second quarter receipts compared with 1948. Second quarter totals were 4,041.96 in 1941 and 3,958.69 in 1949, with year to date receipts 9,396.71 versus 8,000.65 in 1940. Postmaster J R Eanes predicts surpassing 20,000 dollars in annual receipts for the first time.
Comanche baseball, after a 4 to 5 loss to Purves last Sunday, hosts De Leon here Sunday at 3:00 PM. The Sun city rivalry heats up what is expected to be one of the season’s best games with a big crowd anticipated.
The Sipe Springs Baptist Church hosts its annual revival starting July 16 with Rev. Roger Smith preaching. Daily services are scheduled at 10 30 a m and 8 60 p m.
A meeting at Blanket Auditorium Friday night July 11 at 8 30 is announced by Clifton Thomas Blanket vocational agriculture instructor. He urges every farmer and his wife to attend as farmers need organization.
Little Warren Edwards, last born of twins of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Edwards, died July 2 at their Marfa home. Funeral service was conducted by the Methodist pastor. Pallbearers were Bernard and Melvin Edwards. Comanche relatives attended, including Mrs. J. T. Edwards and Mrs. T. E. Warren and daughters. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Edwards.
Services will be held at St Matthews Episcopal Church Sunday evening beginning at 7 30 Rev S L Jefferies of Brownwood will preach
Comanche Roping Club expresses sincere thanks to all who helped make the rodeo a success. The note from Wayne Evridge president and Tra Clemons secretary recognizes numerous volunteers without naming individuals.
There will be an all day cemetery working at Hazel Dell on July 25. Everyone is urged to bring tools and well filled baskets, the committee states.
The Old Settlers Reunion at Lake Eanes on July 24 and 25 will showcase a county wide singing with local and neighboring quartets. W D Jenkins says the new tabernacle at Lake Eanes Park is under construction and should be ready for use, enhancing comfort and success of the event. The Stamps Quartet is invited to perform, with announcements at Hass tonight and Sunday church gatherings.
Blanket plans a July 29 homecoming and anniversary celebration with a basket dinner an army band parade and a huge fifty candle cake. Clifton Thomas chairs invitations and officer list includes Tom McCulley president and Ted Gist treasurer with multiple committees led by Rev J D F Williams Frank Parson and others.
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