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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
8
R A Kee announces his candidacy for re election to a second term as Commissioner, Precinct Four, in the Democratic primary. He notes reduced salary and ongoing work on an efficiency program, appeals for voter support, and thanks the electorate for past cooperation.
The Van Dyke School presents a free play at the school building tonight. Pupils and faculty collaborate on the performance titled In The Moonlight. Bewley’s Best Flour and Riley’s Gro advertise in the notice.
Hon C C McDonald, a Ferguson endorsed candidate, visited Comanche on the prior Thursday to confer with local leaders and citizens. A native Texan, he earlier served as Secretary of State under O B Colquitt in 1911-12 and as Assistant Attorney General under Gov Ferguson in 1915-16. He began as a teacher after graduating from Denton Teachers College and once led Athens schools. McDonald was licensed to practice law in 1919 and has practiced in Austin, Wichita Falls and Longview.
N H Payne was unanimously chosen general manager of the Northwest Texas Cotton Growers Association based in Lubbock. The Lubbock Avalanche praised Payne for leading his district to top state and southern rankings while noting his Comanche County roots and family political ties. H L Gantz will join the association in an administrative role.
Brownwood High School coach Gene Taylor, who has led Brownwood for three years, is elected coach at Daniel Baker College and begins spring football duties. He succeeds Ed Blair, who stays as history and education instructor. The new coach is a former Polytechnic High School and TCU star. Mack Miller, ex Daniel Baker player, is slated to become Brownwood High coach per the Brownwood Bulletin.
For Easter let us fix in your dress or suit so you will look your best faster. Chief Dry Cleaners invites customers to consider readying their attire for the holiday with prompt service and careful cleaning.
L. F. Elkins presents a review of Comanche Independent School District finances detailing substantial bonded indebtedness reduction and elimination of floating debt. The report credits Superintendent W. G. Barrett and Trustee Tom F. Reese for savings, bond refinancing, and prudent purchases, with the board and community urged to note improved tax relief and fiscal stewardship.
Texas Power and Light officials urge parents to keep children from flying kites near electric lines after several fatal incidents this spring. The district manager warns never to use wire as string and to call for a lineman to recover a stuck kite. Avoid rain and metal or wire framed kites to prevent shocks.
An incident near a jail in Comanche is reported with details indicating a night time event connected to an individual magevrament unit. The report notes location west of the jail and references the Comanche area.
Jim Cunningham urges voters to support his candidacy for Comanche City Marshal in the April 3 election. He notes five years as nightwatchman in the business district and thanks the community for cooperation while pledging sincere, efficient service if elected.
The State Board requires rural aid teachers to have at least two years of college or equivalent and a Texas State Teachers' Certificate not below six year elementary or four year high school diploma. Beginning teachers in 1934-35 must have two years of college training, with possible substitutions by summer study. current teachers may continue and complete the degree. Teachers may transfer to State Aid schools if lacking credits, with completion requirements, and first class affiliates apply rules.
Officials announce a shift to Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation bonds for land bank and commission loans. These bonds, backed by U S government guarantees, will replace cash disbursements and be tax exempt and marketable. interest remains at 4 1/2 percent for emergency loans and 4 percent for direct bank loans.
Poetic lament expresses sorrow at death and faith in resurrection. The speaker contrasts seasons and public reaction with a belief that Christ is risen and life continues beyond mortal limits. Tone reflects religious consolation amid loss.
CHIEP DRY CLEANERS offers Easter clean and press services for men and women. Free pickup and delivery in select areas. Visit or call for details and timing.
Miss Campbell's primary class led a chapel scram Tuesday morning with a sing song by Lemine Massengale followed by a story read by Claudina Stewart. Dor othy Nell Locke Wilma Jo Low rey and Lemine Massengale sang, music by the Rhythm Band, and a dialogue between second and third graders. Visitors included Mesdames Neel Carmichael Burk Neel Hayes Talley Neel Shockley Massengalle and A P Kallina and daughter Jena Jean.
The Parent Teachers Association will meet at the Grammar School on Wednesday April 4 at 345 p m The president urges a full attendance The program includes a free one act play by high school students directed by Mrs R S Walker to represent the county at the Brownwood District meet
Jack Eugene and Frank Cameron of Ryan Oklahoma spent the weekend here with their mother Mrs J M Cameron.
Mrs Roy Jones and children from Dublin visited Mr and Mrs G L Kieth last week. Numerous locals from West Texas Fairview Dublin Fort Worth and Abilene spent time with friends and relatives. D B Lane moved to Wichita Falls and several teens returned from Birmingham Alabama for a weekend at home.
Austin Texas Ramsey's Nursery offers Hardy climate-proof Lvergreens and ornamental plants in a free catalogue. Write for the catalogue to learn how to beautify home grounds.
The Metro Goldwyn Mayer screen version of Kaufman Ferber’s Dinner at Eight arrives at the New Majestic for showings Sunday April 1 and Tuesday April 2. The photoplay features Merie Dressler John Barrymore Jean Harlow and Billie Burke in dramatic and comic episodes including a dangerous love triangle and a physician’s infidelity scare.
Advertisement from The Wm. Reese Drug Co promotes Adlerika as a quick relief remedy. It claims most stomach gas stems from bowel poisons and says one dose cleans out body wastes, tones up the system, and brings sound sleep.
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