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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
1
Obituary notices recall the death of Rev W W Gressett pioneer Methodist minister. The text notes a self written obituary read by Rev H S Anglin and mentions E A Wiesendanger's death, with biographical details of Gressett born in Switzerland in 1850 and long residence in Comanche. It also lists recent deaths including Mrs Texas Couch and other local mentions.
Comanche will start a new Star Route for Goldthwaite carrying first class mail newspapers and special packages. The Dreamer Stage Line will depart Comanche at 12 30 p m for Goldthwaite and return arriving back in Comanche at 10 30 a m.
Rippetoe will sing at the Hehmonche Methodist Tabernacle next Tuesday night, per I M Davis county treasurer who takes an interest in singing.
Dr J P Brown a 72 year old Gustine physician was released on a $1000 bond after a noon shooting at his drug store left Travis Jackson with wounds to the cheek shoulder and arm. The incident followed a dispute over a fence between adjoining farms.
Dublin will be represented at the Frontier Centennial in Fort Worth by a large display panel in the West Texas Exhibition Building. The Dublin panel joins others from West Texas towns and showcases street scenes Jersey and Hereford herds poultry farms and soil conservation among the town reels.
A Sunday evening fire nearly gutted the Renfro residence, believed to have started in a closet while a child searched for clothing. Neighbors and the fire department saved the building and goods just before full destruction. The home, owned by J. L. Cox, carried basic coverage. the loss totals strain the insured amount with prior June fires noted in the area.
Comanche County announces the annual 4 H Club Encampment set for July 10 11. County Agent N E Scudder urges all clubs to plan attendance and report stunt ideas for entertainment and later program details.
Prizes in the Comanche Yard Beautiful Contest will be awarded after the final inspection on July 15. Miss Iva Hart of the Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors the event and reports yards remain in compliance after a second inspection on June 17.
The Comanche school board seeks $8,000 federal aid for an $18,000 gymnasium. A July 7 bond election may issue $10,000, with no tax increase and funds to be allocated for bonds and maintenance. The project aims to serve students, band, and physical education, while boosting countywide school pride. Also noted is the Chief special Historical Edition to publish July 17 with 5,000 copies and space for candidate ads.
H W Allen District Attorney will speak from the Band Stand Saturday afternoon after the band concert. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Tom F Reese and will campaign for his first elected term.
The Texas Pecan Growers Association will convene in San Saba on July 14 for a three day session led by secretary W. S. Price Jr of Gustine. On Thursday the 16th a free barbecue and picnic will be held at River Bend Farm.
The champion optimist is the fellow who steals a second hand automobile. The line appears as a provocative remark in Grapevine Sun highlighting a cynical view of stubborn optimism and illegal acts.
L. H. Creamer declares his name will appear in the Chief's announcement column as a candidate for County Judge. A native of Comanche County he serves as president of the Comanche County Townsend Club and previously led the county Anti-AAA Club before its Supreme Court dissolution.
The Comanche baseball team of the New Deal League will host Priddy here Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Comanche previously lost to Priddy in their last meeting.
An effort seeks a complete list of Confederate veterans still living in Comanche County. Four names are on file at the Chief office: Cc. S. Carruth De Leon W. M. Clarke Comanche Route 2 David Epley May and George Luker Proctor. Citizens are asked to report any other veterans at the Chief office.
Four individuals in Comanche were among the first readers of The Chief, dating back to its August 21 1873 first issue. Jim Nabers L B Russell Lee Campbell and I G Wyatt are named as early supporters who helped launch the paper and read it as a supplement to McGuffey's First Reader.
Louise Chastain of Brownwood has been named Texas state champion in a national Meat Poster contest for high school students run by the National Live Stock and Meat Board. She led 520 contestants from 44 states, and also submitted an essay on Why We Need Meat emphasizing meat as a vital protein source for body tissue, energy, and minerals like iron from liver.
B. A. Howell, Gustine merchant, is the new Worshipful Master of the Fleming Masonic Lodge No. 6206 of Gustine. Other officers are T. J. Holland Senior Warden Ben Moore Junior Warden W. B. Price Jr Senior Deacon Floyd Bolton Junior Deacon Cleburne Willingham Secretary T. B. Seago Treasurer and Dan Strickland Tiler.
Co A Greene, veteran worker, is elected Worshipful Master for the year. Other officers include G M Cook Senior Warden G C Bryson Junior Warden E E Anthony Treasurer C M Moore Secretary E V White Senior Deacon A E Boyd Junior Deacon and Co QO Lee Tiler. The Grand Master of Texas visited recently as the lodge reports active work increase. Bibb Lodge at Old Bibb consolidated with Hope Lodge at Comanche.
County Superintendent B Ray McCorkle was injured when the car he rode on was struck on the running board by a vehicle driven by Miss Viola Harris. He had about one third of his right foot removed after the crash and remains under hospital care in a German facility. I E Pinkard rode on the opposite running board. both cars were moving slowly and suffered little damage.
Pierce Brooks, Dallas candidate for Texas governor, will address Comanche voters July 1 at 4 p.m. from a platform atop his sound-equipped car. He outlines proposals including tax free auto licenses, pensions for seniors, taxed gross receipts, tax reforms, and school pay linked to needs, plus boards to aid prosperity.
Miss Thelma Coleman daughter of former Comanche mayor has purchased the Lometa Theatre. She taught in Mason and Rock Springs. she is the second Coleman sibling to enter show business after Annie Coleman and Janie Stafford bought the Melba Theatre at Goldthwaite.
Mrs. Carl Reese of Goldthwaite is spending the week with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Callaway, returning home after the visit.
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