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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
8
Sheriff Hallmark and Deputy Avinger cordoned Cross Cut to probe a burglary after three elderly women were attacked. Blood smeared bone handles of a heavy revolver lay in the bed, ten pieces found. gun itself missing. Investigators questioned three men as details remained scarce.
Summary of congressional actions across sectors including agriculture, finance, housing, and veterans benefits. Measures extend farm relief under Frazier-Lemke, set AAA controls on sugar and cattle, guarantee on arm bonds, and continued federal insurance for deposits. Navy expansion planned, independence for the Philippine Islands approved with a decade preparatory period.
The fifty fifth annual Texas Press Association meeting met at the Adolphus Hotel Dallas for three days with about six hundred attendees. R F Huees presided. Sam Holloway was elected president for the next year. Galveston and Corpus Christi sought next year’s convention with New Orleans inviting a joint session with the Louisiana Press Association. Next meeting place to be chosen by the executive committee.
The gathering urged cooperation to secure right of way and warned against delays. Dr. Scott noted free right of way on his farm and warned against inflated prices. Construction was limited to 17 miles in Cornell County, with full rights bought in Bell County and progress in Comanche County.
Mick Noanmi Ruth McNoanald and Yack Satterfield of Comanche married at Glen Rose on February fourth. Only a few intimate friends knew of the ceremony, with Miss Stella C. Sullivan present. The couple plans to reside in Comanche, where Mr Satterfield has a position with Templeton Drug & Co. and Mrs Satterfield will continue local community activities.
A list of county officials and precinct candidates is recorded including Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioners, Justices of the Peace, and Constables across Precincts 1 through 6 with names such as Mrs. Golda McCollum, J. H. Burton, J. H. Reese, Wid Spivey, R. T. Stevens, D. Brightman, CG. H. Morrow, L. A. Gleaton, E. H. McCarty, and many others.
Mrs. Tom Ewing, formerly of Proctor and now in Fort Worth, is nurse to Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt and the Roosevelt baby. She will spend part of the summer in the White House with the Roosevelts and later in New York City.
Seventy three district county and precinct candidates filed for office with County Chairman N A Palmer for the Democratic Primaries. The Austin count brings 119 total candidates in the county primary with several contested races noted including Gustine Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace and Gustine Constable races.
The De Leon Free Press reports a new oil test spudded on the George Sloan farm one mile north of Custer, on the same tract as a former well that produced up to 25 barrels daily for two to three years. An additional test is planned on the Jim Woody tract about 40 to 50 days out, with other wells in the Kirk and Hamlin areas.
All members of the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department are urged to attend a called meeting tonight. June 22 at 8.00 at the Fire Station. Members are advised that business of importance will be discussed.
Mrs Howard Kilpatrick and her spouse are visiting Oklahoma according to a brief society note. The item mentions their stay but provides few details on location or events.
Allred denounces corporate lobbyists and urges strict anti lobbying legislation while criticizing current Texas lobby rules. He notes a big oil suit set for September with postponement and advocates federal style jury consolidation for similar offenses. He backs a three man pardon board and cites only his three year AG record recovering funds for public schools. He spoke in his hometown then headed to Brownwood.
Mrs J B Allcorn hosted a Thursday bridge and tea with Jinnias and eladiolas in the decorations. Twelve tables were set for play. high score trophy went to Mrs Will Roberson and second to Miss Dudley Hicks. Consolation prize to Mrs Tom Helmsley. Mrs W H Johnson of Dallas won the cut. A salad course was served.
Mrs John Cunningham and Miss Johnsie Cunningham entertained Friday evening with a bridge party for Mrs Natt Holman of Del Rio Texas. Mrs Holman Mrs Park Huntington and Mrs Will Roberson made distinctive scores.
The University of Texas reports 4 077 students, the largest summer term enrollment to date, up 1 812 from the first semester. Officials expect a larger gain when the second term opens July 17.
Miss Tessie Jones announces her beauty parlor will relocate after Saturday to the Risatherwick Apartments on Sidney Street in Comanche. She previously operated in Roberson Sisters Store and worked at a Brownwood parlor before coming to town.
A new optional rate offers 1.25 minimum with 9 kWh included, 9 cents for next 25 kWh, 5 cents for next 70 kWh, and 3 cents for additional use. Flat charges apply by maximum demand. Old commercial rates cut to 6, 5, 3, and 2 cents with added low steps. Company cites service at lower rates amid rising family budgets.
Comanche County candidates resume speaking tonight with a political rally in Sidney. The event draws a large crowd as the Rippetoe Quartette provides music and speakers plan further rallies next week in Proctor and Rucker to energize the local campaign.
A political advertisement notes Holmes will speak at 4 PM Saturday from the band stand on his candidacy for Representative. The message expresses hope for a good audience, especially women, and calls readers to hear Holmes.
Mrs Shields of St. Louis visiting her father Harrison at Gustine spent the weekend in Comanche with Mrs D C Bailey, sharing time with local acquaintances.
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