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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
3
Dr Aia Pesmaet Bore 15th percent of total approved aid for the year. State support paid about 000.00, up fifteen dollars from last year. County Superintendent Dale ard says transport convoy is due soon after St. Mrs. Mary C. Nabers of Stephenville visits her son, D Nabers, this week.
The Department of Education designates May 20 to 25 for community acquaintances with service projects. Newburg High School library will be open daily from 9 00 p m to 4 00 p m that week. Miss Lorene E Godfrey invites all residents to visit and borrow books. The library will stay open through the summer for the community. For sale see maize and seed sudan Burton Bros Warehouse.
Miss Irene Hartman attended Sun day with Miss Nila Hart at Cot Mr. and Mrs. B G Norwood of Hasse visited mother Mrs. Sam C. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robertson made a business trip to Hawley. Hulbert Robertson of San Antonio stayed with J M Robertson family. Cyril Irby announces birth Nelda Jean. Adene Daniels and Louise McMillan wed. Jesse Holman and Durwood Johnson visited Nordell Lloyd. Rev and Mrs Richards and daughter Loudell spent time with relatives at Bal linger.
Soda Springs Mrs Lon Sledge and daughter visit relatives in West Texas. Miss Thelma Helm visits Melrose Hoover at Custer. Clyde Reid of De Leon spends weekend with G J Matthews. Horace Geye of New Hope visits Mr and Mrs M L Geye. Donald Kinsey of Beattie nights with Colman Geye. Mr and Mrs Parker of Comanche spend weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Lane. Adds machine at The Chief AI.
Dr James C Drain announces the opening of a fully modern chiropractic practice in the Bob Roberson House in May 1940. The event marks a new local health care facility with Dr Drain holding degrees D C and Ph D.
Comanche students Joy Jean Eaton Louise Hamilton and Frances Durham are among twenty six John Tarleton College players taking part in the Seventh National Piano Playing Auditions to be held at Stephenville on May 13 and 14. The trio will perform Lohengrin Act III Introduction and Die Valküre Magic Fire Music in recitals at John Tarleton soon.
The church offers 10:00 Bible classes and 11:00 morning worship with a sermon titled The Christian at Work Stewardship. Evening service at 7:45 covers Reverence for God in Word and Prayer Meeting. A Wednesday 7:45 gathering invites attendees to a spiritual discussion. The Rev. E. M. Shepard invites all to a warm welcome.
The First Methodist Church invites the community to join its well-run congregation. Sunday highlights include Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m., Epworth Leagues at 7:00 p.m., and mid week service at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
The text notes his brief stint as a school teacher and asserts he never held private positions, highlighting his career entirely in public office and government roles as a prime example of a life devoted to politics.
James Lovett Cotney died at his farm after a morning of plowing on April 27 around 10 30. Funeral services were held at Board Church Cemetery with Rev Sterling Isham officiating and the Laker quartet providing music. He was born November 19 1867 in Clay County Alabama and married Cordila Twilley January 17 1891. They moved to Comanche County in 1908 and had twelve children eight surviving with a large extended family.
C B Allison Jr who led Cotton Grove School for three years is elected to supervise Shiloh School in Erath County for another year. The five teacher school uses two buses to transport pupils. His father teaches in Erath County and previously taught at Shiloh forty one years ago. The elder Allison has served local schools for over thirty years as superintendent and county board member.
New oil discoveries in Texas accounted for 40 percent of all new oil reserves found in 1939. Texas production remains the most economical rate among oil states, ensuring a long life for the state's wells.
Mrs. Russell Howell of De Leon received a miscellaneous shower from family and friends including Mrs. Cox and the bride’s mother. Vera Mae Edmondson, daughter of C. M Edmondson of Comanche, will wed on April 9. Ninety five guests attended with pages, gifts, and a decorated home tour.
An all day cemetery working is planned Tuesday May 16 at Proctor. I T Dixon says everyone is invited to attend bring lunch and work all day.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and funeral help following the death of a husband father and grandfather. Mentions thanks to the undertaker department and appreciation for floral offerings from friends. Blessings requested for all.
Luncheon at noon followed by a Fingerprints night for Senior and Junior classes. Commencement exercises were held on Wednesday night, April 17, after a Sunday night, April 14, commencement services.
Mr and Mrs Roy Holliday have been elected as teachers at the Cotton Grove School. They have been in school work near Gorman and have done work at the North Texas State Teachers College. Fifty million acres of Texan land are now being leased from farmers and other land owners of the State by the Texas oil and gas industry.
Sam M Russell presents his run for Congress citing a Texas upbringing in Eratn County, farmer and lawyer credentials, and a record as County Attorney and District Judge. He pledges war avoidance, strong immigration limits, universal draft if needed, farm support, state rights, low taxes, opposed pensions for presidents and judges, economy, anti liquor ads, home ownership, and dedication to duty and national welfare.
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