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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
1
A humorous poem in light verse form urging acceptance and cheerfulness. The speaker proclaims a simple philosophy of facing trouble with a grin and gratitude, even when in debt or danger. The tone is wry and quizzical, flipping misfortune into a moral joke.
Brun comments on the chaotic quick lunch room while Schweiger agrees. They note the waiter somehow restores order amid the crashes from swinging doors into the kitchen revealing a humorous exchange about facing Death's door as a joke.
Miss Juanita Barrett spent the weekend in Dublin enjoying leisure and local sights with no reported incidents or engagements. She returned to her travels after the brief visit.
A recipe for creamed salt cod on toast with milk and eggs plus practical notes on prunes storage trunks and movable kitchen furniture. The instructions describe soaking cod, making a cream sauce, and serving on toasted bread with egg yolks and whites, followed by household advice on buying prunes and organizing a cellar and kitchen.
The District Court handed two suspended sentences and one prison term with a hung jury in Jim Sanford’s liquor case, while Luther Hammonds Bernice Warren received four year terms suspended. J D Cloud got two years in the penitentiary. Civil cases included several dismissals and judgments for plaintiffs. The fourth trial of State vs Jim Sanford is set for Monday.
The City Council extended the tax payment deadline without penalty to June 10 from May 10, according to City Secretary Hill Huddleston. The extension gives residents more time to settle city taxes without penalties.
Joe Jones of Eastland will formally open his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Congress at Comanche Saturday at 2 30 p m according to his announcement. Jones, reared near Gorman, has been serving Eastland as District Attorney.
W C Jackson, longtime former County Judge, sends a check to renew his subscription to The Comanche Chief of Comanche Texas. He notes subscribing for 49 years and says receiving the paper feels like a long letter from home and hopes to visit Comanche again to meet old friends.
Thirty five students including seventeen boys and eighteen girls are candidates for graduation as Supt. W. G. Barrett announces. The commencement will begin May 22 with a baccalaureate sermon by Dr. John Power of Brownwood on May 22 in the high school auditorium. The senior play Her Best Investment directed by Mrs. Romeo S. Walker is set for May 23 followed by the graduation exercises with an address by Hon. Mike Thomas of Dallas. Grammar School graduates will be honored May 20 with an address by Dean J. Thomas Davis of Tarleton. Names of high school graduates include Walter Arnold Maurice Barry Carroll Black Jr. Hix Bryson Jack Dingus Arthur Gromatzky J. C. Helm Jr. Art Hatley Arnold Jeske Seth Moore Glenn McNatt Moses McCulley Moncelle O'Brien Frank Redwine Bob Sullivan Napoleon Thomas Medford Wetzel Leoma Biggs Catherine Cunningham Marian Tucile Donaho Katherine Eanes Dorothy Foster Mattie Mae Gafford Jane Waris Nettie Hart Mary Holmes Clarice Jones Linda Sherrill Juanita Norwood Velma Mae Stark Nadine Thompson Geraldean Walp Helen Werner Mattie White Fae Williford. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Collins of Sterling City spent the weekend in Comanche with his parents.
Mrs Port Cash of Hamilton spent the weekend in Comanche with relatives and returned home refreshed.
Carroll Black Jr spent part of last week in Fort Worth, engaging in unspecified activities and meeting with local contacts. The visit was described as part of a broader travel schedule.
Y. W. Holmes and daughters Janet and Mary spent the weekend in Austin and San Marcos visiting local sites and relatives.
A Comanche girl earns third place in the state essay contest. The piece, credited to Mary Holmes, recounts a humorous misadventure with a razor and sisterly interruptions, ending with a bloodied but resolved moment as the narrator seeks help from friends.
The Bowdoin Canning Plant plans to open in about 15 days around May 23 under H A Bowdoin President of the Canning Company. A minimum price of 1.5 cents per pound will be paid for berries, with Bowdoin guaranteeing to meet East Texas factory prices.
Clyde House attended a convention of Sinclair Oil dealers at Brownwood on Wednesday. Mrs. J. R. J. Tatum spent last week in Dallas visiting her son, Tom.
Miss Laura Lu Waring of Cisco and Hayne Waring of Dallas spent Sunday in Comanche with their parents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Waring.
Miss Marion Lucille Donaho spent the weekend in Fort Worth with her sister Mrs. J. Frank Norris Jr. on a short family visit.
Mrs George W. Tate and her daughter Miss Elizabeth spent the weekend in Fort Worth enjoying local sights and leisure activities.
Excerpts recount Comanche County schools since 1856 starting at Old Corn and moving to Comanche. Notes on private schools, rough facilities, postwar teacher exams, and anecdotes about students and teachers including Mr. Emory and Miss Markham.
The Comanche County Democratic Convention endorsed John Garner for President and chose delegates to the State Convention in Houston. Delegates were instructed to support Garner for the National Convention while his name remains before the body. J. W. Robinson elected Chairman with N. E. Palmer as Secretary. multiple precinct slates listed for follow up proceedings.
R. D. Hughes was arrested at Abilene Friday and brought to Comanche by Sheriff Dwight Brightman with bond set at $1000. Hughes is said to be under indictment for child desertion.
A Mothers Day celebration was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jones on Sunday. Attendees included Hardy Jones and family of Comanche, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Everett of Haskell, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Parker and children of Elm Grove, Miss Gol den Jones and Mrs. E. M. Hilley and children Marie and Billie of Brownwood.
Mrs Blanche Grainger left Thursday for a visit with her sister Mrs Mort MclIlhaney of Wheeler.
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