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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
8
A Soil Erosion Camp near De Leon could save thousands for Comanche County if local farmers and residents cooperate. The piece cites severe soil loss from rains, over ditched fields, and declining yields, urging terracing and conservation to restore productivity and protect future generations.
Mr and Mrs L H Creamer hosted a large family reunion at the Creamer farm on Big Salt Branch beginning Tuesday morning with arrivals from Eastland Comanche and Las Cruces New Mexico. The gathering included rabbit hunting barbecued beef and goat and a performance by the Meroney String Band of Hasse.
At John Tarleton College on May 4 two Future Farmer contests were held the Comanche district Public Speaking and the Brazos Valley District Chapter Conducting tests. Wilburn Daniel Gustine won first place and belt for speaking Why I should support the new ve for agricultre. Nelson Williams Comanche won second on The Horse the unit of power. Dale Wilson Gustine won third on Achieving a balanced Agriculture. Dewitt Graham Duster won fourth on Needed Agriculture Adjustment. Judges were Gabe Lewis and Dr Hugh J Spancler.
W N Byrd remains Sipe Springs head, with Curb named principal. Sidney and Prairie districts renew superintendents, including J B Cooper and Henry at Hasse. Downing Oliver Springs and Soda Springs also elect principals and teachers, listing rehires and new appointments across the region.
Howard Kilpatrick notes a fresh shipment of cultivator sweens arrives with prices easing modestly earlier than expected.
Mrs. John Riordan a Comanche County school instructor for twenty nine years died Friday at Brownood hospital after an operation. Born in Texas she lived near Shiloh and was 52. Survived by husband John Riordan and siblings Mrs. George Masters Mrs. Nellie Thompson and Mrs. Joe Burks. Interment took place at Shiloh Cemetery with minister A C Nance presiding.
A brief note on repairing a patio for Winders and arranging mowing.
Local adjustment agent Tom Wortham said all 1934 35 cotton contracts have left the County Agent’s office for Washington and rental checks may begin in a few weeks. Applicants for 1935 contracts are sent to the State Allotment Board for approval and will return for signing or rejection. Bankhead applications are compulsory for cotton growers and certificates will be issued from 1928 to 1934 data.
The advertisement notes crates in stock at 18 cents per dozen or 22 1 2 cents per crate with extra pint boxes at 50 cents per hundred. It advises first come first served and to secure crates promptly, from W. M. Durham Jr. of Durham Brothers.
Mrs John A Mohon will present her piano pupils in a recital at the Methodist Church Thursday evening May 16 at 8 p m A varied program of music readings and selections by the School Glee Club will be given The program is free and the public is invited.
Mrs E J Fowlkes of Brownwood formerly Miss Geraldine Waldrop was honored with a shower at Lindsey Gore’s home on Tuesday evening. About twenty five, including her mother in law, attended and gifts of various kinds were given. Refreshments included pimento cheese sandwiches and lemonade.
Roosevelt proposes ten million for rural electrification and four hundred fifty million for housing. Six hundred million would double the Civilian Conservation Corps to aid unemployed youth and veterans, with three hundred fifty million for forests, rivers and harbors, and nine hundred million as loans or grants for public works. President can shift up to twenty percent among eight divisions. Some projects run by government, others by states or cities.
Wheat farmers in Comanche County may vote on a four year wheat contract with withdrawal options after two years and a 25 percent petition for discontinuance. Meetings on May 25 in Energy, Comanche, Newburg and Mercer Gap will explain terms and voting rights to all signers or growers qualified by 1936 base acreage.
The Chief Dry Cleaners urges cleaning and pressing winter garments and storing them in moth proof bags. A phone line 4 is provided to call for help with summer storage and upkeep.
The Elkins tin business began in Comanche in 1883 when W. F. Elkins moved from East Texas and formed the Elkins Tin Shop. It is described as the oldest established business outside The Comanche Chief, founded in 1873 by G. A. Beeman, with Elkins running the shop for generations and maintaining ties to the community through church, school and civic roles.
The southeast square block, bought from Mrs. W. H. Lindsey, anchors a surge of construction as highways 10 81 and future 56 push through Comanche. Dudley Tire Co hosts a major upgrade plan while numerous stores like Service Drug, Wm Reese Drug, Howard Kilpatrick Hardware, Vineyard’s Grocery, A P Store, Riley’s Cash Grocery, Westbrooks, and Midway Cafe modernize facades, awnings, and interiors. Shorty Gore’s cafe opens in a refreshed building. First National Bank’s historic site gains a renewed front.
Sheriff John Reese was surprised at a birthday gathering hosted by his wife and friends at his father-in-law W. B. Hayes home. Kenneth Sullivan led the event with speeches avoided and toasts. Reese received a Gladstone bag as a gift. guests included Tom F. Reese and local officials.
Short skirmish at the De Leon dance ends with Deputy Pate injured and hospitalized. Nightwatchman and Sheriff Reese intervene. Sam Hale, brother of charged attackers, arrested for car theft. Police expect charges of intoxicated driving and affray. Pate's condition described as painful but not critical.
A brief adv announces budget minded buyers can save on screen wire at St Howard Kilpatrick's. Bargains highlight bulk pricing and durable materials for screen installations.
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