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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
5
C C H Morrow of Sipe Springs announces his Democratic primary candidacy for Commissioner Precinct No 1. He says he has lived in the area ten years and has eighteen months county experience and will devote his time to public interests if elected. His records are open for public scrutiny.
Bill Jarrett, 21, of Gorman, shot himself with a .22 rifle Monday evening on a mountain above his home. He had previously attempted similar self harm during Christmas week and guns were hidden from him since. Found near his home after his dog’s howling drew his father’s attention, his condition is listed as serious with little chance of recovery.
Burks and Son Motor Freight Lines are re incorporated as Johnson Transport Company Inc with headquarters at Waco Comanche and Dublin. P L Burks is President Johnson Vice President and A P Burks Secretary Treasurer. It is a subsidiary of Johnson Motor Freight and Storage Co of Fort Worth and operates nine trucks with routes linking Waco Brownwood Dublin Cross Plains Hamilton and San Saba.
The Comanche Chief and Sem Weekly Farm News are advertised together at a promotional price of one year for $1.50. The offer appears as a combined subscription deal likely aimed at readers of local agriculture and community news.
Advertisement notes fresh butter for sale at J. J. Westbrook's Cafe made by Mrs. J. FE. Vineyard. Also promotes Evergreens and Ornamentals hardy climate-proof with a free catalogue from Ramsey's Nursery Austin Texas and mentions The Comanche Chief and Semifor priced at $1.50.
City announces candidates for City Marshal Jim C Cunningham and Sam Floyd as Comanche athletics report top finishes in tennis volleyball track and field with Gustine Robinson Springs and Downing among top finishers in Rural and Grammar divisions across Class A and B meets.
J. E. Fitzgerald of Stephenville Texas warns that once buds swell a lime and sulphur spray will ruin crops, recommends fish oil soap as a sticking agent, and notes dormant spraying can curb San Jose scale Leaf curl and plum weevil. He cites local conditions, past neglect, and urges canning for a big season while recounting pruning lessons from South Bend Texas.
A gas well brought in east of Brownwood near High No 10 caught fire Thursday night. Workers tried to smother the flames with dirt and chemicals failed to quell the blaze before Brownwood firefighters arrived. H Burks of Comanche is mentioned in connection with the incident.
Mr and Mrs H H Lock attended the June Long show with Benita Swann Ruth White and Ruth White also appeared at the event. Gi Sid Burton joined the F Stock Show last week and attended with Rewley’s Best Flour Riley’s participation noted.
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