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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
1
J. W. Roberson Jr outlines estimated totals for Comanche County under the 1940 Agricultural Adjustment Act. Parity and crop payments, range and soil-building allowances, and eligibility rules for farmers and ranchmen are detailed with figures and program conditions.
The Comanche Baptists pass a long resolution praising the innocence of Fort Worth pastor Rev. J Frank Norris. Signed by J. Frank Norris, George W Shearer, L B Russell, N A Palmer, and L H Brightman among others. The town notes local events and public notices amid February school counts and marriage news.
Woodrow R. Allen and Burma Wood of the Farm Security Administration led a session for 22 attendees explaining a special real estate loan for farmers in danger of losing their farms. Loans up to 1000 dollars, repayable over 5 to 40 years, may fund repairs and improvements. funds cannot repay prior federal debts. Eleven farmers filed applications and Allen will present them to the County Committee at the next meeting.
J. B. Jim Lacy announces candidacy for County Judge this week carried in the regular column. He is a star route mail carrier between Comanche and Sipe Springs via Sidney and a native of the county. His parents were early settlers. he was born on Jimmie’s Creek near Sidney and attended a business college. Lacy served as County Clerk of Comanche County from 1908 to 1912 under J. M. Rieger, a period he calls almost like a law course.
The One Act Play tournament determines the Interscholastic League of Comanche County champion. Comanche High School, coached by Miss Blanche Dabney, will host the finals after the main League Meet at Comanche next weekend. Local tryouts were held at the high school auditorium last night.
A rabbit drive is set for the Sidney community on Tuesday morning March 19. Hunters will meet at Sidney and proceed southward. lunch will be served at noon at the farm home of C. C. Statum.
P. St. Clair remembers arriving in Comanche in 1887 and recounts close friendship with J. B. Chilton. He praises J. B. and his son William for upholding the bank’s values and guiding its growth as president, honoring a half century of community service.
Higginbotham Bros. & Company advertises an Easter values parade at low cost with dry goods ladies ready to wear and men's clothing. New goods arriving daily and store representatives note strong customer response to a prior February Dollar Sale and invite readers to obtain details from the ad.
The Comanche County Interscholastic League meet takes place in Comanche on March 22 and 23 with about 3000 students, teachers, parents, and guests expected. Preliminaries run all week. finals follow next week. Friday features singing and literary events. Saturday hosts track and field in three divisions.
Adam R. Johnson, director of the Texas Public Welfare Department, says about 4,000 youths are needed in April to fill CCC ramps. Applicants must be 17 to 23 years 6 months, of good character, and not with more than 18 months in CCC since July 1937. Over 16,000 Texans are in CCC camps, with $200,000 monthly sent to families.
Comanche High School Gym hosts the Interscholastic championship tourney starting Monday and ending Tuesday. Three divisions are listed: Class A, B, and Rural.
The Interscholastic League closes with a playground ball event at Comanche and De Leon on Saturday March 30. Class A and C games are at Comanche while Class B plays at De Leon after the main meet.
State liquor officers with Sheriff Wid Spivey and Deputy Manley seized twenty cases of beer and four pints of whiskey in a Saturday raid on the Jeff Owens Service Station six miles from De Leon on the Dublin Highway. Charges of possession of intoxicants were preferred.
Paul Little of Comanche and son of Roy and Mrs. Little escaped with a cut on his right hand after a Saturday wreck near Denton. Fred McCollum, NTTC student, was killed, and Terry Honey, another Denton student, also involved in the incident.
Auto license payments in Manche County for passenger cars in the first half of March totaled 332. Assessor-Collector P A Pettit notes 3,110 passenger cars were registered last year and expects similar totals for 1940. Licenses due by April 1 to avoid penalties. sub-office opened in De Leon City Hall. Pettit will tour Gustine March 16, Lamkin March 19, Proctor March 20, and Sipe Springs March 21 to issue licenses.
Two De Leon businessmen Pete Cooksey and Earl Parks captured a would-be burglar near town using brooms as weapons after he attempted to steal 35 pairs of silk hose from a shop next to J. T. Edmondson’s tailor business. The suspect was handed to jail. another robber seized half an hour later. Burglary charges by Police Chief Joe Underhill led to transfer to Comanche County Jail for the April term.
State Health Officer praises City Mayor and Council for handling water supply. City has two months of Lake Banes water and could gain two to three more with intake pipe extension. Weekly samples sent to State Health Department show good results as every drop is treated before entering mains.
Thomas Stark Jr son of Mr and Mrs Tom Stark of Comanche broke his arm Tuesday while playing a Boy Scout activity in Comanche. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.
The Comanche National Bank marks fifty years of continuous operation in Texas since its 1890 founding with J. B. Chilton as president. William Chilton, son of the founder, has led as president since 1933, guiding growth through depressions and panics. Vice president T. J. Williams and cashier Robert Eaton hold longtime roles, with L. Macon and bookkeepers Miss Geraldine Slider and Reginald Wagner completing the staff amid historic charter roots and early organizers.
Forty men reported for spring practice with Coach Frazier's Co manche High School Indians. The squad showed promise despite inexperience and light weight, and a second day scrimmage followed. Gilliam at full back and several veterans led early work, with many new players also showing potential.
Four men filed announcements with City Secretary I. R. Jones for seats on the Conanche City Council. The candidates are Aron Massingill C. W. Williams F. McNutt and N. N. Durham. Three positions will be filled by voters in April. Filing closes March 23.
The IL championship tennis tourney starts Saturday at Comanche with events continuing to March 22 23 at Chanty Meet. Teams from Coke Ai call Siidiers Suchataian play in Comanche with division matches also listed.
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