26 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
1
A reflective verse traces the moonlit spring and early promise of beauty, contrasting youthful bloom with a midnight moon. The speaker questions whether the hoped gift of gold remains, noting the cycle from budding light to a cooler, fading tune.
State Highway Commission let a 24031 dollar contract to E F Bucy & Sons and C T Childs for grading and drainage on 3.9 miles from Dublin to the Comanche line. The project creates a new straight link from Brownwood through Comanche county to Dublin, saving seven miles and shortening driving time. Concrete paving from Brownwood to the county line should be finished next month, aiming for a premier road section in the state.
New York Life features a bustling slice of street scenes as OBSERVER recalls a crippled man with gore and a stilt walker amid Broadway’s crowd. A window cleaner’s risky speed raises dangers and a safety belt dispute reveals the job’s perilous nature.
Joan Crawford stars in Dance Fools Dance at the Ritz Theatre for Sunday through Tuesday June 28 29 and 30. The Chicago based melodrama follows crime and racketeering with glamorous film style and a strong supporting cast. Other MGM attractions at the Ritz include Vive et Ten and The Secret Six on July 1 2 3 4.
IL DP R Vv and FE L Underwood of Indian Mountain were arrested Tuesday by Deputies D C Dingus and Turner Sanders on alleged chicken theft charges. Examining trials were held Wednesday and they were released under bonds of $500 each.
Abilene June 23 Congressman Thomas L. Blanton argues against President Hoover’s plan for a moratorium on intergovernmental debts. He calls it an unprecedented usurpation of Congress power and notes 6,000,000 Americans without work. He cites a $900 million treasury deficit and condemns subsidies to campaign contributors, urging constitutional relief for distressed farmers.
County Superintendent R Walker says 150 children aged 17 to 21 will pay tuition next year under a new interpretation of state law. The decision ends a 1913 privilege allowing transfers to other districts with state reimbursement, reducing eligibility for free schooling in Comanche County.
The Comanche LOQ FP degree team scored 86 to take second place at the Central West Texas District Convention at Coleman on Wednesday. Dangs had 87 for first and Brownwood finished third.
The text notes farms unable to pay interest to federal land banks and urges President Hoover and Congress to suspend foreclosures for one year. It claims Hoover blocked a moratorium and many American farm homes were foreclosed, then argues for aiding Europeans while prioritizing Americans in need.
The Frisco gains approval from the Railroad Commission to abandon the 2 cent per mile passenger fare experiment and return to 3.6 cents a mile on July 1. Traffic did not meet Frisco expectations, leading to the reversal shared with other railroads piloting reduced rates in Texas.
Local notice lists recipients C. H. Matthews Geo. M. Masters B Ray McCorkle A G Miller Avery Moore Edythe Moore Alfred Moore SS L Nelson Coy Nelson Ed Norrid H M O’Brien J H Phillins A T Perry J E B Pur vis to receive a family pass to the Ritz Theatre on Tuesday June 380th.
Local market advertises a wide selection of barbecued meats and sausages along with fresh and cured meats. Emphasizes low prices and general grocery service for shoppers.
Mrs Ka B Clemons and her son Jilly are visiting Fort Worth while Dr and Mrs J H Lewis are visiting in Southwest Texas.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued its mandate in the John Alsup murder case, reversing the prior ruling and remanding. Alsup, convicted in Tarrant County for the death of Isaac Tate during an alleged Fort Worth Polytechnic Bank robbery, may seek bond. The district attorney will oppose bond, and attorney Otis Rogers foresees a possible venue change or a writ of habeas corpus.
More than a hundred women and 4-H Club girls attended the Live-at-Home program at Mrs. Henry Jones's Stan Creek Community home. County Agent J. A. Barton and Mrs. Elizabeth Temple, leaders, noted similar interest to earlier sessions. Representatives from Beattie, Sipe Springs, Sidney, Cotton Grove and Bibb joined, with one lady pledging to carry on the program. Temple praised Comanche County cooperation and said interest exceeds that in other counties where she has worked.
A list of businesses including banks, stores, and firms announces they will close all day Saturday July 4 1981 in observance of Independence Day. Employees may take the day off if they wish. Signatories include Bob Stanton Higginbotham Bros Co Burts Gro and many others.
The Tasty Food Products Company of Brownwood will buy fresh black eyed peas in Comanche beginning Wednesday July 1, with purchases daily 1:00 to 6:30 p m on market days. Prices: six cents per pound shelled, two cents per pound pea snaps, nine snaps per ten pounds shelled. Only rough tender snapping peas accepted. size Irish potatoes also to be bought at the ice plant.
Remodeling began this week on the J I Starr Store on the South Side of the Square to convert it into a modern variety store in Central West Texas. The store will close next week for interior painting new counters and stock rearrangement with a formal opening set for Monday July 6. Mrs Starr joins Mr Starr in Comanche while he continues Starr Variety Store in Gorman.
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