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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
12
The notice states delinquent taxes including 1835 and prior years may be paid before July 1 with 14 percent interest. June payments incur a higher penalty. For 1936 taxes a 5 percent fee is due by the 1st, then an 8 percent penalty and 6 percent interest apply.
The Dionne Quintuplets will be shown at the New Majestic Theatre on Saturday and Sunday presented by Mr and Mrs J V Carter Jr Admirers can see how the quintuplets spent their birthday and perform as entertainers in this RKO picture praised as a major portrayal of the Canadian children.
Singing at White Point Church Sunday at 2 00 p m. announced by church leaders. Residents from neighboring communities are invited to join with their song books for a community singing event early in the afternoon.
Last week results show Dudley 6 on Friday and 9 on June 21. Next week schedules list Bakery vs. esas June 28 and Biggs vs. Higginbotham Bros June 29. The June 2 to August 20 roster includes City Bakery and multiple teams with players named. Higginbotham Bros. & Co. and Dudley Brothers feature extensive player lists.
Dave Boyd closed a deal this week to acquire the Renfro Cafe in Higginbotham building. He plans a complete remodeling and vows to create one of the area’s most modern cafes. The business will be renamed The Chief Cafe and Barbecue Stand reflecting local Indian town and county heritage.
County schools involve 32 schools under the county superintendent with 136 local board members aiding improvements and playgrounds. Rural schools employ 62 teachers, 25 men and 37 women, with 13 holding degrees and salaries averaging 828 for men and 684 for women. Ollie Stark and family visited Comanche from Delton to see Mrs. Laura Stark.
Mr and Mrs D Charles Clarke returned from a one month trip spent mainly in New York City with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Tilden Collar. Mr Collar teaches physics and mechanical science in Brooklyn schools and is compiling a science textbook. Clarke noted generally good business conditions with labor troubles. En route home they stopped in Dallas to see their children Mr and Mrs H W Johnson and Mr and Mrs Hugh Clarke.
The county transported 3100 children to schools while state aid neared 23700 to assist districts. Recent upgrades include gymnasiums at Sidney and Hasse, a new Home Economics cottage at Comyn, and a teacherage at Lamki. Sabano Indian auditoriums were noted as part of bond-funded plant work.
Te ees Wom Baap grandson of Dr. A. 3. Gray ina has opened a wood work shop in Comanche within H. J. R. building. Gray has installed modern tools including a power lathe jig-saw circle saws and more.
A local grocery will start closing at 6 30 PM daily effective Monday June 26 extending to Saturdays and the first Monday. The change aims to streamline operations and improve service hours for shoppers.
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