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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
1
Poem recalls boyhood memories tied to July blooming clover and its fragrance. The speaker reflects on how yearly cycles write songs through the weeks and keep youth alive despite seasonal changes.
A Brownwood delegation invited Comanche County citizens to a joint celebration for the opening of Highway No 10 into Brownwood on July 28. Comanche agreed to participate and formed a planning committee led by Mayor J R Eanes with members W H Carpenter J B Alborn C P St Clair N N Durham and R D Renfro. Brownwood attendees included H Burks va B A Fowler P A Ganville Ed Henslee Jr Bill Armstrong and W D Armstrong.
A demon taxi-driver sped along Fifth Avenue past Twenty-third Street, running a red light and grazing signs and a bus before a cop stopped him. The officer theatrically offered to drop a handkerchief and see if the driver could pick it up with his teeth. In a separate aside, a joke mentions Jones failing the state pharmacy exam and a quip about a club vs a western sandwich.
A lively portrait of New York police and city life centered on the Goldman band concerts in Central Park. It notes officers, paid about $60 weekly, compete for crowd-control duties at major events while City funds and private philanthropy sustain public music, linking New York to countless small town bands and free cultural offerings.
County Agent J A Barton says apples frost resistant and likely to yield, complementing grapes and berries as a key fruit crop. Duram Brothers report heavy set on a hundred trees, averaging five to ten bushels per tree of yellow delicious apples. Local residents Hawkins Holcomb Helmsley Huddleston Jenkins Harvey receive Ritz Theatre family passes for July 24.
Charles Francis Tidwell, 13, suffered a compound fracture of his right forearm at 7:45 AM when his arm was caught in a threshing machine belt near Blanket. He was helping with the thresher as the belt slipped and the wheels turned.
At Comanche C. FE. Frost Odis Guthrie BE. FE. Gace Mes. S. Gerganes and R. C. Graham will receive a family pass to the Ritz Theatre Thursday July 22nd.
Parker B. Preacher Williams died in a Baird sanitarium hours after a Sunday crash between Baird and Clyde. He and his nieces traveled from Comanche when a westbound car tried to pass and collided head on. Williams suffered severe injuries and died. Miss Ollie Mae McBride was lightly cut while Mrs. Vivian Bissey and baby had minor injuries. Funeral services were held at Downing Cemetery with American Legion involvement.
John Alsup, moved from Tarrant County, was denied bond on a writ of habeas corpus in Eighty ninth District Court. Trial set for Sept. 28. Otis Rogers announced an appeal after special venue of 200 was ordered. Alsup, former Fort Worth officer, faces murder charges in the Polytechnic bank slaying on April 10, 1980.
Farmers Produce advertises round the clock purchase of chickens eggs and cream with world wide outlets claiming to pay top prices at all times. The notice emphasizes constant business and steady demand for farm produce.
Born north of Comanche forty years ago on the twenty third of the month he lived in the county most of his life except two years in service including overseas during World War I. He worked on farms then for T A Ward road machinery. Survived by brothers Tom Dallas Luther Williams and sisters Mrs Olie Johnson Mrs Ernest McBride Mrs Henry Stephenson and Mrs Roy McNutt, all of Comanche Abilene Big Spring and San Angelo.
A lively Radio Pictures comedy drama presents private office romances with Mary Astor and Robert Ames. Melville Brown directs a modern business office tale with a strong supporting cast. Comanche audience members receive family passes to the Ritz on Friday July 23.
Mrs Rubble Ellis Brashear and daughters Rubblie and Billy Lou of Brownwood spent the first part of the week with Mrs T J Sullivan and Mrs FE G Wells shared visits during the early days of the week.
County Attorney F O Jaye declares the recent Anti-Peddler Bill unconstitutional citing constitutional violations in several respects. He prepared a public statement at the Chamber of Commerce secretary’s request outlining his opinion on the act passed by the 42nd Legislature Regular Session. The message notes lack of full act text and an unclear caption especially regarding a sulphur tax.
Five Comanche people have died in motor vehicle accidents within a year. August 1, 1930 Jim Gilchrest perished when a car struck a post at Lake Panes. Christmas Day A M Lovelace died when his car overturned near Blanket. April 21 San Jacinto Day Merlin Faulkner died in a bridge crash near Priddy. July 4 Paul Layne killed near Blanket after being struck by a truck. July 12 Parker Williams died after a head on collision near Clyde.
County Superintendent R. S. Walker warns parents that transfers between districts must be filed by August 1. Applications are available at the County Superintendent's office.
Threshing started Thursday July 9 on the Bryson Ranch 1500 acre grain crop. W L Tatum in charge says about one third finished and two weeks remain with eighteen men ten wagons and teams. Newt Scott notes best grain seen since he moved to the ranch in 1918. Barley yields 42 bushels per acre. wheat around 25. A 30 acre drill planted wheat patch yields 26 to 40 bushels per acre. Oats reported 40 to 7 bushels per acre.
About 300 members from fifteen county clubs arrived at Lake Eanes for a two day encampment in Comanche. The morning featured registration and judging contests in poultry grain and canned displays by girl members with a cheese demonstration by Mrs L L Duke. An evening program included County Attorney F Q Jaye a concert and club stunts. Next day includes games swims and a Ritz Theatre show by W H Carpenter.
Fire Chief R Graham announces a new service at the lake bathhouse where firemen will check clothes and valuables free of charge. He says the act reflects the fire department’s duty to aid the public and assist bathers along with their rescue role.
Rex Lightfoot of DeLeon and L T Bray were arrested by Sheriff Dwight Brightman at Anadarake Oklahoma and brought to Comanche Monday. Lightfoot was released on a 750 dollar bond to await grand jury action on an alleged car theft charge.
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