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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
1
A May 5 1916 Comanche Chief item notes ongoing church dedication plans, community clubs, and a push for better rural living. It highlights dignitaries, local leaders, and the era’s progressive attitudes toward housing, schools, and cultural development for farmers.
Grammar School students directed by Miss No bia Dunn present The Lady With the Golden Slipper at the High School auditorium tonight. A small admission fee will be charged for the benefit of the school fund.
County Agent N E Scudder says farmers who have not contacted their Community Committeemen should do so by May 16 and sign work sheets. The forms place operators in a better light and create a farm operations record while not obligating the signer. If a farmer’s operations don’t fit the Soil Erosion Program officials will advise and let them decide without influence. Committeemen offer guidance to help understand the program.
The Comanche baseball team will play Newburg at Newburg today and Zephyr will host the Indians Sunday at the local ball park. Two new entries joined the New Deal League this week as Zephyr and Okra qualified, bringing the league to ten teams.
Prosecutor District Attorney H. W. Allen and Judge R. B. Cross will preside as they take up the criminal docket here on Monday May 11th.
Jerry Krauss a Comanche Texas traveling salesman about 50 died Tuesday after falling from a sixth floor Roosevelt Hotel room in New Orleans. Police and coroner officials identified him by hotel key and room papers. He was widely known in the South and his body was sent to Savannah Georgia for burial. His wife Mrs. Krauss accompanied by her father Dr. A J Gray left for New Orleans and will bring the body to Savannah where interment will be made. The Krauss family had lived in New York and Comanche before moving to Dallas then West Comanche. His step daughter Betty Krauss is a Texas Tech student.
Mrs Ernestine Arthur intake officer at the relief office says more young men are wanted for CCC camps. Enlistment must be completed by May 15. Sons of resettlement clients not needed for farm work are urged to enlist.
The Comanche Indians defeated Dublin 7 to 3 on Sunday to move into a first place tie in the league, each team holding three wins and one defeat. Tom Wortham had early two runs, Howell tied the score with a homer, and Chester Johnson added a three-base hit before Ben Brewster’s RBI sealed the lead as the Indians added three in the final inning.
Advance ticket sales at Sutton Dudley Drug Store indicate a large audience for the annual Senior play "In The Money" at the high school auditorium Tuesday night. The production is directed by W. B. Smith, the principal.
F O Jaye a De Leon lawyer and former county attorney is expected to run for Congress. Townsend supporters at the County Democratic Convention say he will enter the race after long county political activity since moving from San Antonio.
Last week four Emerson blower fans were mounted at the Waisman Department Store with two in front and two in back. An electric water cooler was installed and the store will offer free ice water in summer. Additional fixtures were added, according to proprietor Sammy Waisman.
County Agent N E Scudder reports the Soil Erosion Program underway with favorable first week results. Committeemen receive worksheets and guidance while state Board changes clarify compliance making the program more attractive to producers. Sign up sites and times are listed for Comanche De Leon Gustine through May 16 with sign up available at designated locations and dates.
The Sidney High School Auditorium will host the annual Senior Class comedy He Couldn't Take It on Friday evening May 15. Supt. J. B. Cooper announced the event and listed the cast including Colman Barry Earl Waddle Mrs Barry Gar lyn Evatt Leo Barry Basil Allen Carroll Sommers Esther Hellums Tipton Sommers J A Cox Libby Sommers Hazel Johnson Faith Truesdale Margaret Eanes Wylie Sommers G H Hillin Ruth Holloway Vonita Jones Jeanette Harcourt Pauline McCullough Simpson Dean Wayne Merritt Malaom Billie Joe Douglas Chin Lee Percy Parsons.
Gustine High School will hold commencement exercises in the high school auditorium Monday evening May 11 at 8:00. The program lists processional, invocation by Rev J B Weathers, salutatory by Louise Mercer, Beautiful Texas, class My High School, six student speakers, Stand By The Flag by Vane Allsup and Louise Mercer, valedictory by Madeline Porter, address by Dr B B Brown, presentation of diplomas by A C Strickland, singing To You Old High Class, benediction by Rev R M McGinnis, recessional by Mrs N E Palmer.
Comanche County Democratic Convention approved a unit vote for Roosevelt and Garner at the State Convention. Oscar Callaway attended and predicted Roosevelt’s re election while criticizing the administration. Delegates and alternates were selected for state representation, with ongoing debate over Thomas L Blanton’s stance and the Townsend plan.
County Agent N. E. Scudder reports many farmers sign up work sheets for a new farm program. No pressure is used. signing is optional. He explains terms to each farmer, who then decides. Final signup date is May 15.
S. B. Culpepper Jr was again chosen head of the Comyn School as the faculty was re elected for another year The Comyn school is affiliated and regarded as one of the best rural schools in the state Faculty list includes S B Culpepper Jr Supt O M Pittman High School Principal and Coach W D Graves Voc Ag Mrs C S Ross English Miss Willie Mae Jetton Home Economics Miss Alene Weaver History and Grade Teachers Mollie L Grisham Principal Mrs S B Culpepper Jr Mrs Jewell G Havis Roger Chambers Miss Ollie Sloan Mrs J F Phipps
An al gay program marks Pettit School closing today with noon dinner on the grounds and bail games in the afternoon. A Saturday night performance of Where Is Grandma will be held just outside the school house coached by H. H. Lockridge.
Dillard, a Comanche grower, displayed the largest strawberries yet shown in the section. The drought resistant Gandy Berry yielded 12 to 14 berries per pint and may be tested on different soils next year to gauge practicality for the region.
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