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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
8
In Comanche a letter from Fs P to Pate Fagan president of the Sons of Rest warns that inviting members to leave stones on the new native stone home site could risk legal penalties. Judge Cross asks for a written opinion from counsel Bob McCampbell confirming no prosecution or explosion from the labor.
The Future Farmers of America held its annual Father Son Banquet at the high school Friday night directed by Principal W Z Compton. About 125 attended with 62 agriculture class members presenting projects such as calves sheep hogs and crops.
The Texas Exes held their annual banquet in Comanche at the Low Hotel on Tuesday evening March second with Mrs. Oscar Callaway presiding. Edwin Palmer of Gustine was elected president and Herbert Williams vice president with Mrs. Sammy Waisman as secretary. The next meeting will be in De Leon. The program featured a review of John A. Lomax Negro Folk Songs as Sung by Lead Belly.
Donivan and Hilda Ferguson of Newbury completed 1937 4-H club demonstrations after delays from 1936. Donivan fed five lambs 94 days, sold at 9.5 cents lb for a $49.55 return and $30.65 expenses, earning $15.92 profit. Hilda fed one pig 163 days, sold at $9.20 cwt for $24.92, yielding $9.92 profit.
Postmaster J R Eanes notes air mail growth with a 50 percent rise from 1935 and full service across the United States. The system reaches northern ports to New York and San Francisco and southern hubs including Corpus Christi Brownsville Houston and Mexico City with next day noon deliveries. Local post offices offer schedules and rates for all areas served. Gille's Hatchery advertises strong hatch rates and turkey eye hatching capabilities.
George W. Williams 88 died Monday at his son L R Williams home in Comanche. He was buried Tuesday at Copperas Cemetery. A Baptist Church member for 40 years, he taught school, then practiced law before taking up farming. He was born February 17 1849 in Handcock County Tennessee and came to Texas in 1897. He married Polly Grigsby in 1882 and had eight children including E A Williams L R Williams W S Williams Sam Williams Flora Nichols and Ellen Reeves. He is survived by his wife two sons six children and 31 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. One brother T J Williams of Oklahoma City also survives. All children were present at L R Williams home when he died.
One calf was butchered by the future Partners of Priddy on March 3 at Mr. Nieman's place. The F F A boys are preparing for their Father and Son Banquet to be held March 23.
The Comanche Chief offers a 20 cent per dozen eggs credit toward subscriptions. Five dozen eggs covers one year of The Chief, while 744 dozen covers one year for both The Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lomax stayed at the Callawy Ranch as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Callaway. Lomax, longtime UT associate now with the Congressional Library in Washington, is a noted folk song collector and writer. Mrs. Lomax recently resigned as UT Dean of Women. She is sister of the late M. B. Terrell, founder of the Terrell School for Boys in Dallas.
Grove No. 1210 met Tuesday night March 2 with State Manager Mrs. Krebs and District Manager Mrs. Mae Boswell presiding. A covered dish supper followed. Members gave inspirational talks. New members who want to join drill teams should attend next Tuesday night, and those not yet initiated are asked to be present.
The Irby family expresses gratitude for the support and gifts received during their misfortune. They thank friends and loved ones for help and assistance, especially those who contributed their work and gifts.
The superstition about the number thirteen traces to the belief that thirteen people attended Jesus Christ's Last Supper, a moment cited in discussions of luck and omen across histories.
Beattie edges opponents as Lamkin Nabors Stephenson and Stevens lead with double digit tallies. Proctor Hasse and Comyn De Leon battles show tight scoring. Gustine and Sidney trailing in Class A and C contests.
The Methodist Church announces revival services starting next Sunday with 7 30 pm evening services and special music. The pastor urges broad church cooperation, full Sunday School attendance, and collective prayer for community uplift. The note closes with a flag fact: seven red and six white stripes.
The County Interscholastic Volleyball League awarded to Sidney after a meeting of the executive committee. Plan includes Class A and B play set for March 20, with games at Comanche for the County Meet. Committees named to schedule league contests and judge contests. admission 10 cents.
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