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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
8
Editorial argues current winds favor the broader citizenry over favored groups. It contends much of the government program aims to improve life for all, though some see it as a silly brainstorm by professors.
Comanche High School was represented at the San Angelo state convention by Miss Dudley Hicks instructor and students plus Miss Zanelle Renfro, Miss Mary Louise Rayborn, and Miss Georgia Belle Johnson representing the year classes. Billie Lou Cameron and Nina Lou Pate attended as unofficial guests. San Angelo hosted a Chuck Wagon Supper, scenic drive and a banquet for the visiting group.
G H Bagley 76 a retired Sidney farmer died at home after a brief illness following a heart attack Interment was at Pendergrass Cemetery Wednesday He is survived by his widow and several children Attend Firemen s Benefit Dance Monday Night May 11th.
Jimmie F. White age 52 died at his Sidney home on April 23 and was buried in Pendergrass Cemetery April 24. Rev. Walter Scott and J. F. Steele officiated. Born January 9, 1884 he joined the Baptist Church early in life. A tribute by Rev. Steele praises White as consecrated and devoted to scripture, whose memory will linger with friends.
The Comanche high school grid schedule lists games at Brownwood on Sept 18 and Hamilton on Oct 9 with varied home and away. Other dates show competitions against Desdemona, Stephenville, Dublin, De Leon and open weeks through November 26.
Two men long separated from their homeland plan three month trips to Germany and Poland aboard the SS Bremen. Willie Seider of Indian Gap will visit Holsein and Elmsdorf near Hamburg while Carl Janner heads to Posen now in Poland, both recalling early years in Europe before building lives in Texas.
W E Connell 77 a Fort Worth cattleman banker died Tuesday from arteries hardening. He led First National Bank as chairman after a career as range rider rancher merchant and banker. Survivors include wife two sons three daughters and several grandchildren.
E F Lake of Indian Gap died last Saturday afternoon at his home. Burial was Sunday at Indian Gap with Rev E T Moore officiating. Born February 7 1861 in Arkansas, he lived in Hamilton County over 30 years. Survived by wife Arty Lake Priddy son J C Lake Zephyr sibling Lizzie White Sidney and brother S A Lake Zephyr.
A respectful, concise sketch portrays Oscola Handley as a upright, modest man of fixed integrity and a lifelong bachelor. Born in Georgia in 1860, he moved through Texas counties, loved dogs, hunted without a horn, and earned loyalty from friends while leaving few enemies. He died after a long life with his Handley family largely concentrated in Comanche County.
The Lloyds American Insurance suit over Sam Phillips death near Van Dyke settled out of court for about $3250. Dea Woods of San Saba pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in county court and was fined $25 plus costs totaling $62.50. Sheriff Reese went to San Angelo to recover a stolen auto from De Leon owner Tom Mahon. Oran Conway of Caradan was arrested on theft charges and held on an alleged forged check over $50.
Members of the W. M. A. at Proctor Baptist Church will present the play It's A Ming at the Proctor school auditorium on Monday night May 11.
An Agricultural Club meeting on May 6 1936 set premiums for 1936 37 calves to be shown by county 4 H clubs and Future Farmers of America. First to fifth prizes range from 25 to 5 dollars with 75 in transportation and fundraising. calves must be pure beef type and meet Fort Worth Stock Show rules. initial donations come from J B Alborn and W Z Compton.
The First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio heard J. M. Allardyce on Stewardship Sunday night. The third Men's meeting, with 16 diners and programs by Richard Slider and D Charles Clarke, included brief talks by Rev Hazel on Personal Work and Influence. May 10 Mother’s Day sermons by Rev Hazel announced. Lord Walter Cunningham led the meeting. Sunday School had 55 pupils.
Dr. H. L. Lobstein of Brownwood showing steady improvement after a Saturday automobile accident. An x ray found no serious skull fracture, brain concussion has passed, and physicians at Medical Arts Hospital report he is perfectly rational. Doctors fear only possible pneumonia as a complication.
The Dudley Brothers business is now in a new building at the southeast corner of the square. The firm said the relocation makes it more convenient to conduct all business at the new location.
Gustine High School will hold baccalaureate services at the Gustine Methodist Church on Sunday May 10 at 11 a m The program includes processional organist hymn announcements scripture reading sermon and benediction with a mixed quartet and local ministers officiating
Dan Fletcher aged 57 died at his sister Mrs. Henry Carter’s home in Comanche after months of illness. He was buried Wednesday in Newbury Cemetery with Elder A C Nance and Rev Tom Moore officiating. Pallbearers were M B Carter Charlie Carter Alfred McKinzie Ira Rochelle Vernon Fletcher. Survived by two sisters Mrs Carter and Ms Mattie Sanford and a brother Walter Fletcher. other relatives attended from Chillicothe and Loraine.
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