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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
2
Comanche County residents discuss roads and civic life as Antonio Chamber of Commerce pushes all weather routes. The Red Hot Jamboree showcases a men’s night program at the high school auditorium. Oscar Callaway and local figures recall youth and Texas Alumni events with reflections on growth and community pride.
A regional roundup covers salary comparisons involving Oscar and D, local leaders like Roy Brannan defending gym use for Junior Seniors, and praise for the Comanche School Board. Mentions San Angelo’s big show, 1940 highway plans in Texas, and comments on local mood, employment, and relief lists. Also notes football and poetry figures such as Jack Crain and Lexie Robertson with community quotes and school leadership praise.
Dublin High School basketball team advances to the state finals as one of eight teams. The Lions won district and the tournament but lost in the Erath County meet after Huckaby was ruled ineligible, allowing Dublin to qualify.
A mixed column notes Simo Hayhae a Finnish gunner with claims of 219 Russians shot, 450 total, while recalling a Texas eye injury case and a Brady Standard report on eye loss. It also argues for updating presidential travel precedents as technology evolves.
The T. J. Williams Ranch hosted Mr. Jones who displayed an egg laid this week by a White Leghorn hen. Onlookers noted the egg’s unbroken shell and its exact resemblance to a young chick, sparking considerable comment.
H Martin of Beattie displayed a freak pear in Comanche on Monday. The fruit was oddly shaped yet nearly perfect and was attached to a limb cut from the pear tree, with the pear meat described as unusual.
Lionel Slider headlines a High School event tonight as the Lions host a Red Hot Jamboree featuring a Medicine Man act. The program showcases local performers and celebrates community entertainment.
Miss Frances Brownd a freshman business education major at Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth earned inclusion on the fall semester honor roll list released by the registrar. Brownd is also a member of the Korosophian literary society among 20 freshmen honored.
Mary Holman of Ocean Side California married Bernice Stokes of Cimorone Texas in a small Jan 3 ceremony at the bride’s aunt’s home. Rev P Meredith McClure officiated. couple to reside in Ocean Side in a Muskner Cottage. The piece notes a romance and the groom’s Westward journey. The story ends with a brief note about Karl Shock performing at the Lions Red Hot Jamboree at Bagh School.
A rabbit drive is scheduled in the Stag Creek community on Friday March 15 starting at the J G Hood farm. The event will run westward with dinner served in the Gap community and all attendees including candidates are invited to attend.
North Fairview residents plan a community rabbit drive at the J. R. Jackson farm starting 8 30 a m next Wednesday March 13 A stew will be served at noon public and candidates invited according to the committee announcement
The community three miles northwest of Hasse plans a rabbit drive on Tuesday March 12 starting at the H C Reed farm with dinner at noon. A special invitation to candidates and the public is extended by the organizing committee.
A community rabbit drive is announced for Sidney on March 12. It begins at the Jeff Evans farm and runs westward with noon stew served. The public and candidates are invited and ladies are asked to bring thimbles.
See and hear Jashbo Fagati perform at the Lions Red Hot Jamboree held at the High School tonight. The event features local talent and spirited community entertainment.
A rabbit drive is planned at the Doyl Reid place starting at 8 30. Dinner will be served at noon at the same location.
Mrs. Wade Evridge suffered a severe accident on Evridge farm last Sunday when she stepped into a hole and fractured a limb just below the hip. She was taken to Brownwood hospital and a cast placed on the limb. Doctors expect a three week stay for recovery.
Miss Matricia McDaniel hosted a children's party at her parents ranch home Thursday night. Fourteen exercised in games and enjoyed delicious refreshments with family and friends.
A Lamkin School Auditorium program titled Sunbonnet Jane Sycamore Lane will be presented Friday night March 8. The Star Tire Boys Dublin will provide music for the occasion as those in charge promise a full evening of entertainment.
Gratefully acknowledging thanks for expressions of sympathy and deeds of kindness shown during the illness and death of a husband and father. May you find such friends in your hour of sorrow is our prayer from Mrs. H. Harrison and children.
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