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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1936
Page
6
Austin advises maintaining good condition to fend off colds influenza and pneumonia. Avoid crowds when prevalent, ventilate rooms, drink water, rest, practice hygiene, and eat wholesome food to boost resistance. Seek medical advice early if symptoms appear and follow physician instructions.
Soda Springs and surrounding families share visits with relatives and friends including Becks, Smiths, Lloyds, Hart, Woolsey, Matthews, Hartman, Webb, Geye, and Vineyard. A stray political quip about Hoover appears amid the notes.
Austin February 18 Roy Sanderford Belton announces a state wide Austin headquarters by March 1 to run for governor against Allred. eight declared candidates include F W Fisher Pierce Brooks A E Harding Rube Wells Commodore Hatfield A A Puckett with others like Coke Stevens Frank Scofield and Senator Frank Rawlings urged to run. tentative talks with Tom Hunter and May Quinn noted.
Mount Pleasant hosts Rev Geo Matthews of Van Dyke at 11 a m Sunday and Rev Gordon Barrett at 7 p m. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Sherman Ellitt with Mrs Timmins near Proctor and Mr and Mrs Walter Jones with Mrs Lewis at Comyn. Regular song services promised Sunday night with public invitation.
The American Medical Association cites average physician income at $9674 yearly. Texas licensing requires high school graduation, four years of college, and four years in medical school. U S cotton production focuses on export markets.
U T Taylor veteran Dean of Engineering at the University of Texas issues an invitation to ex-students for an Old-Timers homecoming at Fort Acres. The note urges alumni to return for a year of Jubilee and to bring a friend or relative, reflecting on past eras and campus spots. The message blends nostalgia with a call to join the gathering and visit familiar landmarks.
Watford Preston Heptinstall of Blanket dies Sunday at Heflin cemetery near Clio. Born April 1 1857 in Virginia he moved to Texas in 1868 and to Brown county 55 years ago. Survived by wife Annie Margaret Faulkner four children seven grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. Pallbearers listed among local men.
The Union Lea guers of Gustine Dreamer Ener gy and Lamkin gathered at Lamkin Leaguers for a Valentine themed party and program. Walter Mercer spoke as Union League President and Rev Bob Thomas spoke after a Lamkin program. Games followed with fruit punch and heart cookies as favors. next meeting is set for Gustine on March 13.
The family of J. W. Payne thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness death and burial. They recall floral offerings sympathy and acts of kindness and wish blessings on all. Mrs. J. W. Payne and children express gratitude.
Orville S. Carpenter, executive director, appointed Pension Officer Mr. Camp, district eight supervisor of the Texas Old Age Assistance Commission. Camp, longtime Hillsboro resident and former Blum retail grocer, now oversees district headquarters in Waco.
Mr. and Mrs. Dilliard Kelsey visited her parents the Donalds in Gap. Pat Scott spent Sunday with the LaRoque family. Oliver Moore from San Angelo visited his parents the Moores. Russell Jones of Sidney visited his in laws the LaRoques. Eva Hood presents piano class with the Wood Conservatory at John Janes home on Wednesday evening March 4. A large crowd attended the joint Bible Gap and Stag Creek program at the Sidney community hall. Singing Sunday night. Church services held at Church of Christ each Sunday morning. Baptist Church services every second Sunday and Preys Baptist every third Sunday.
De Leon and Comanche chapters enter pennanage age instruction meeting held February 1. Grand officers included W G M Rebecca L Miles of Athens and D G M Ollive B McSweeny of Stephenville. Visitors from multiple towns attended. Morning and afternoon sessions focused on business. 29 certificates awarded with Comanche receiving seven A and B grade certificates.
An old newspaper ad promotes Crape Myrtles from Mrs George's Nursery. The Texas Centennial Plant comes in 25 cent 35 cent and 50 cent sizes and is listed with a telephone contact 104.
The American Bureau of Forestry states trees typically live 200 to 300 years, indicating long-term vitality and resilience. The range reflects various species and growing conditions influencing canopy longevity and forest dynamics.
Dublin road work planned for Highway No. 1 from Dublin to Stephenville to start in July unless federal highway aid is withdrawn. Dublin residents spoke with the State Highway Commissioners, who said an engineer would visit to assess changes in state funds and that work on Highway 67 east and west of Dublin has no fixed start date, though officials intend to push it.
Mrs. Georges Nurser advertises Crape Myrtles as the Texas Centennial plant in 25c 36c and 6c sizes. The catalog lists varieties and prices for gardeners seeking drought tolerant ornamentals.
M. B. Lamar is described as the Father of Education in Texas in contemporary notices and histories, reflecting his influence on public schooling and educational policy in the state.
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