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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
1
Comanche banks report June 30 1937 deposits totaling 80764846 dollars up from March 31 1937 while loans declined to 41405371 dollars. Gustine First State Bank shows 3883712 in deposits and 6974698 in resources as the area enjoys a healthy financial outlook.
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The revival scheduled at the Sidney Methodist church is led by Rev H J San r with an Elder presiding. Services include a noon meal and an afternoon sermon at 2 00 p m with assistance from Willams of Carbon. Weather and attendance details are not provided.
The Chief announces the Old Set union count will be out Thursday next week and distributed at picnic grounds. Paper will publish earlier than usual with ads to submit material promptly for timely inclusion.
Sid Witten a 62 year old Zephyr rancher died at Brownwood hospital at 10 am Monday following a automobile collision near Comanche on Wednesday night. The other driver Mrs Thorp A Andrews Fort Worth was killed instantly. Presley Van Zandt Zephyr faces murder charges over the crash. Witten’s funeral was held in Rising Star with burial in Rising Star Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and six children.
4 H club boys and girls from 59 counties served by Texas Power and Light are eligible for an achievement contest offering a three day all expense paid trip to the Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition. Winning clubs include one boys and one girls club with sponsors and county agents. Last year Smith and Parker counties earned trips and entertainment in Dallas. Comanche County is listed among eligible entries.
Brownwood bank deposits totaled 2769977.54 on June 30 the highest since 1931 with a year rise of 429000 and a three month gain of 320000. J L Gore of Comanche underwent major surgery in a Brownwood hospital.
Comanche County hosts the best Old Settlers Reunion in years with a 10 o clock start on the picnic grounds. Organizers include W D Jenkins master of ceremonies and Charlie Denny chairman with Maud Vineyard arranging singers. Dora Greene and Will Weaver will share pioneer stories as Goldthwaite’s Will Weaver leads discussions on early days. Families should bring baskets for a noon picnic and residents are urged to bring 4 D Sacred Harp song books.
Rev. E. M. Shepard new minister will use for his subject Sunday morning Placing The Kingdom First. Services at eleven o'clock. Evening service led by the young people with a report by James and Richard Slider and Miss Louise Holmes of the Young People's Conference at Kerrville.
Large crowds attend open air revival sponsored by the local Baptist Church on Wade Bridge lot five blocks east and one south of the square. Rev. A Edwin Wilson preaches each night with a daytime prayer meeting, and several church additions result from the revival's growing interest.
Bank statements show a growth of 5214.57 in deposits across three Hamilton banks from March 31 to June 30 this year. The grain crop drives the rise, though only a small portion has been sold. Total deposits on June 30 stood at 1,018,060.43.
Mr and Mrs Clyde House announce the birth at a Brownwood hospital of a daughter.
Fire damaged the I. Sadler Drug Store in Gustine on Sunday night causing an estimated loss of $1500. The Comanche Fire Department responded but the blaze was under control by the time equipment arrived.
A revival meeting will begin tonight in the Gum Springs community. Rev. B. Early of Brownwood will preach at the Gum Springs Branch site near the old Tippett Well on the Comanche De Leon Highway. All residents are invited.
The Boswells of a farm south of Comanche will receive a fine new home as a Christmas gift from their son Jim Boswell of Tyler. Gage Brothers hold the contract and work began Monday on the dwelling.
Funeral held for Mrs. J. G. Price 61 a Brown County pioneer. She was found hanging in the kitchen of her Bangs home by her son Rupert. Two notes addressed to her son and daughter contained burial instructions. Her husband had died years earlier. Neighbors said she had been despondent for months due to ill health.
Official Board of Central Christian Church announces Pastor Floyd A. Leggett will conduct his last services Sunday July 18. The departure is marked with gratitude for his and his wife’s years of service and the bonds formed with friends and the community. The board conveys deep regret and appreciation for their work.
Humble Oil Company plans a Sidney pump station to shuttle oil from New Mexico to Houston. Six workers to be employed, possibly lasting six to seven years, with cottages for employees’ families planned. Nearby transfers and tentative community impact noted.
Rural and urban voters approve a $25 000 road bond by 902 to 133 to acquire right of way for Highway 36 from Abilene southeast into Callahan County The project links Cross Plains and Abilene shortening paved distance from 89 to 45 miles and connects Comanche to Abilene and West Texas.
A County Court session featured pleas of guilty for liquor law violations. Seven defendants were fined for illegal possession of liquor for sale and one person was fined for swindling with a worthless check.
A brief list shows multiple league matchups with teams Dudley Bakery Biges Higginbothams Gorman Comanche and others. Dates span July 9 to July 22 with rain affecting play and Ira Clemons noting the lighted field may not be ready.
The Third Annual Regatta at Lake Brownwood will be held Sunday July 25 according to an announcement. Lovers of boat races will see one of the biggest events of its kind in Texas with boats of State and National fame competing. Further details appear in an advertisement in this issue.
Rising Star officers investigated a farmer who ordered his wife and one daughter to dig a grave on his land while he stood with a shotgun two miles southeast of Rising Star. The incident occurred Thursday of last week and a neighbor alerted authorities after another daughter reported it. The man, a barber by trade with strong religious leanings, was arrested without resistance by City Marshal Clifton Hord and Constable Sexton Hulin.
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