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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
1
Unofficial figures show Comanche City with 3,193 residents, up from 635 in 1930. The gain equals 758 people or about 31 percent. No county total available and figures are unofficial.
The 1940 census will show steady growth in all county incorporations with Comanche among the fastest growing towns. County officials push a new courthouse project while city leaders take the lead in planning for future development.
Seventy six Masons from lodges joined Hope Lodge No 481 at a homecoming last Thursday night. About 45 local members and 31 visitors attended the dance and fellowship event at Howard Payne College. District Deputy Grand Master from De Leon and R L tt, recently moved from De Leon, spoke along with Grand Master. Ice cream refreshments followed talks.
J H Arthur commander of the American Legion committee of Ex Service men will lead a May 21 drive to place new flags in every residence and business in Comanche at 1.50 each. The goal is to have homes fly a flag on Memorial Day Flag Day and July 4. Old flags now in use in Comanche are to be replaced.
The term lists multiple cases including L R Hamp driving while drunk with five days in jail and license suspended six months, Henry Pilcher five days jail and six months license suspension, Oran Carr five days jail and six months license suspension, Clyde Bat swindling over fifty dollars, Gilbert Cleary burglary, and M E Sullifer penitentiary terms of three and five years in separate indictments. The proceedings follow a murder trial earlier in the term.
Hon Clyde L Garrett member of Congress from this district announces his re election bid in a formal statement noted to appear elsewhere in this issue.
Mayor Coleman proclaims May 20 to 25 as This Work Pays Your Community Week in Comanche Texas. The WPA projects employ about 20 men and women monthly and invite citizens to visit and learn about the community work.
Preliminary population figures show De Leon at 1973 up from 1766 in 1930, Gustine 414 up from 368, Clifton 1730 up from 1367 in Bosque County, Hamilton 2725 up from 2084, Hico 1248 down from 1463, Rising Star 1202 up from 1160, and Waco 54751 up from 52848 in 1930.
The Comanche WPA sewing room will host an open house May 21 to 25 inviting the public to view garments. Nineteen. 16 workers, each 7 hours daily toward 130 hours monthly, produced 3,996 garments using 7,305 yards of material earning $3,780 in six months. Open hours are 10 am to noon and 2 to 7 pm. a May 20 meeting will explain the project.
County Superintendent Dale Howard reports eight schools wrap up term today alongside Comanche. Sidney continues with an all day program and final exercises. Van Dyke hosts dinner at noon and a community gathering. Comyn Pettit Sabana Trinity Wilson close with picnics, plays, dinners, and public events. Wilson plans a 10:30 a.m. program May 22 drawing a large crowd and many candidates.
Comanche won both games Sunday afternoon defeating Sipe Springs 5-0 in the opener and Strong May 2-1 in the second. Bill Hicks pitched well for Comanche allowing five hits, with two runs in the fourth and sixth innings plus one in the seventh. Buster Hicks pitched solidly in relief as May scored their lone run in the first on Busby’s infield hit, stolen base, and wild throw. Bill Hiess hit a homer for Comanche in the second to tie the game.
Mr and Mrs Ewell Jones of Stephenville announce the birth of a son. The young man weighed 8 pounds.
Nationwide Cotton Week runs May 17 to 25 with Coman dry goods and Texas stores offering cotton goods. Mesh stockings and sheer frocks replace workwear imagery while cotton seed products appear in foods such as oil and shortening. City observations span Dallas Houston San Antonio Galveston and Port Arthur with parades and special sales celebrating cotton’s role in daily life.
The Comanche Public School holds baccalaureate services Sunday at 11:00 at the high school auditorium led by Rev. A Edwin Wilson. Tonight graduates gather at Grammarchock auditorium for the address by Dr C C Ingman. Monday night diplomas for 79 seniors will be presented by Roy Brannan with Dr E M Waits of Texas Christian University delivering the address. Lillie Lou May is valedictorian, Bonnie Belle Collins salutatorian, and James Martin top male student.
Mrs. Ernestine Arthur announces CCC camp enrollments will be taken each Wednesday from May 23 to June 19. Interviews will be held in her office on May 23 29 June 12 and 19, with applicants urged to bring their fathers if possible. A July enrollment is planned and Monday interviews will occur for other WPA applicants.
Comanche County farmers with cash income of 400 or less can receive a free mattress with a small charge. The program, run via the Federal Commodities Corporation, extends to Comanche County with centers planned in multiple communities including Comanche De Leon Gustine Proctor Sidney Sipe Springs Newburg Beattie Custer Harmony Lamkin and Hasse. Applications will be announced by papers and mail. the aim is to divert surplus cotton to provide bedding at low cost.
A twenty five member amateur roping club was organized Monday at the Burton Brothers Warehouse in Comanche. The group plans free weekly roping contests at Soft Ball Park starting within two weeks and a July 4 rodeo at Comanche with paid admission. The club, a non profit for fun, will sponsor occasional match roping events with Coleman and San Angelo clubs and has purchased 20 Brahma calves to keep near Comanche. Officers include Wayne Evridge as president and Ira Clemons as secretary treasurer, with five directors. Membership requires 25 dollars initiation and monthly dues of one dollar. guests may enter for one dollar.
The Texas A and M board selected an Erath County site for the West Texas Cross Timbers Sandy Land Experiment Sub Station. Stephenville was favored if land deeds can be delivered. Proctor in Comanche County was alternative. Members and supporters from Comanche and nearby towns pledged funds and land options totaling around 500 acres and about 5000 dollars.
In the pastorless Sunday, Dr. C. C. Klingman of Central Christian Church will speak at the Methodist Church at 8 o clock Sunday evening. The invitation extends to Central Christian members to hear their pastor at the Methodist Church.
Dr. Robert T. Hill of Dallas, a noted geologist associated with The Comanche Chief in the 1870s, joined attendees from outside the county at the funeral of L. B. Russell held here last week.
Henry Haynes, 24, drew a 75 year prison term after a five hour jury deliberation finding him guilty of the fire death of his grandmother Martha McGuire, 78. The October incident near here also involves a pending indictment over the slaying of his uncle, 58, with no second trial likely this term. Defense lawyers announced no appeal.
Sam Ash age 29 faces murder trial in District Court here Monday May 20 before Judge R B Cross. A 100 man jury will report to the former Howard Garage building for trial over the February 2 shooting of W B Ash at his De Leon home. Pred O Jayne of De Leon defends Ash who bonded out after surrender to Chief Underhill. District Attorney H W Allen and De Leon attorney Pred O Jayne are cited with trial proceedings and penalties to be determined.
The city designates May 18 to 25 as Clean Up Week urging residents to bag rubbish curbside for pickup and haul to the dump. Volunteers should weed vacant lots mow lawns and sharpen tools with emphasis on cemetery upkeep as part of beautification efforts. W C House chairs the Clean Up Committee and calls for citizen cooperation.
L. A. Woods, Texas State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announces for reelection in The Chief. He previously served as County Superintendent at Waco and now leads the state department. Deputies include S. B. Culpepper of Texarkana and Tolbert Patterson, former Mullis district superintendent and ex-Comanche County cotton office head.
Emmett Long announces a cemetery working day at Shiloh on Wednesday. He asks all interested to attend with dinner and tools.
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