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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
6
Jakehamon School will close today Friday May 13 8 with an all day program for students. Speaking and exercises by the pupils occur during the day and graduation exercises take place in the evening. Saturday at eight o clock the school play The Wild Oats Boy will be presented, according to principal H Moore.
Mount Pleasant notes list visitors including Mr and Mrs H A Bowdoin of Mineola and Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnston of Abilene. A program honoring fathers and mothers is set for Sunday with community participation and a school play May 3.
The Comanche Chief urges butter sellers to use Fe cartons and genuine vegetable parchment that resist moisture absorption. This packaging keeps butter fresher and enhances sales appeal.
Five schools will close their year's work today leaving ten to finish. Ending today are Sidney Robinson Springs Jakehmoon Petit and Mount Pleasant. Schools ending Friday May 20 are Fairview Lambin Cotton Grove Comyn DeLeon and Comanche. On Friday May 26 the remaining schools Proctor Trinity Gustine and Indian Mountain will end.
Mary Lou McKilhaney and Grainger, siblings of Mr. and Mrs. Mort Mellhaney, led Wheeler High School seniors in grades. Mary Lou averaged 97 3 5 and Grainger 96 6 10, earning valedictorian and salutatorian honors per a Comanche letter to L. E. Grainger. Their mother, formerly Miss Golda Grainger, taught in Comanche Schools.
Order of Eastern Star notes a stated meeting on Tuesday May 16 at eight o clock P M Members urged to attend Officers for the ensuing year to be elected Belle Dudley W M
A large Lamkin congregation gathered at the Methodist Church last Sunday for a Mothers Day program directed by Miss Verna Lee Burt with assistance from Mrs. J. M. Eargle Mrs. Jim White and Mrs. S. T. Brandt. The community heard mentions of visitors Miss Quata Morris of Gentrys Mill and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams of Hamilton. A tenth grade performance of Berties Cave Woman was led by Miss Grayce Phuett. Plans were announced for a barbecue and all day gathering on Friday May 20 to close the school year. Mark Wills was buried in Lamkin after funeral services conducted by Elder A. C. Huff. born June 2 1874 in Hill County he joined the Missionary Baptist Church in 1903 and is survived by his brother Bob Wills.
Alton Mercer of Gustine FFA won the second annual district public speaking contest at John Tarleton College on May 6 with his speech on Cooperation. He will represent the district in the state contest at Sam Houston Teachers College in July.
Taxpayers and truck operators in Texas face higher registration fees and fuel taxes under 42nd legislature. Railroads promote schools funded by one fourth of gas tax, while trucking losses grow. Critics argue small truck licenses cost ten times passenger cars and many drivers lose work. The piece notes Minnesota vetoes and broader legislative impact.
A fragmented teen text hints at renewal as a community rebuilds after turmoil. The speaker asserts personal responsibility to help others in distress and to provide guidance during difficult times.
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