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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
2
Texas health officials warn rabies is 100 percent fatal once symptoms appear and prevention must be timely. The Comanche region reports large R E A picnic crowds, courthouse plans, local rodeo enthusiasm, oil earnings for attorney George E Smith, and tax law changes affecting county funds for road projects and potential road improvements.
An Arkansas Congressman boasted of 20 years in Congress by voting for all appropriations and against all taxes. The Hearne Democrat mocks the WPA strike and notes minor pension increases led by Senator Tom Connally. Metcalfe of San Angelo opposed a sales tax amendment while supporting Social Security funding. A recent insurance fraud expose misidentified local agents, prompting humor and caution in Comanche.
Comanche area notes reveal price contrasts across towns, local improvements, and a mix of culture. Delinquent taxes loom in Comanche County while Brown County lists over a million in unpaid taxes. A Winters ordinance boosts home bakery patronage with licenses and distance fees. A Pinpoint court ruling limits high power line interference on rural telephone lines. Governor O'Daniel vetoes liquor enforcement bill easing beer sales in dry counties.
The Royal Neighbors of America will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in a business session. All members are urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Cox and daughters Mary Ruth and Orlene of Orlando Florida left Tuesday after a two day visit with his father Claude Cox.
Comanche residents and visitors fill weekends with trips to Fort Worth, Santa Anna, Brownwood, and Dallas. Local families host and visit kin, attend revivals, and celebrate camp awards at Kerrville and nearby towns. Jingling notes include travels to Galveston, Los Angeles, and the Grand Canyon as well as multiple school and church gatherings.
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