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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
7
Texas researchers study farm products as potential inputs for industry while agencies push development. The piece highlights Texas ranking in oil and mineral output, retail sales, and manufacturing, crediting the Texas Power & Light Company for pioneering electric transmission and supporting balanced resource development.
Sealed proposals for shaping base and seal coat work on Highway No. 74 A and 81 from Goldthwaite to Lampasas Co Line and from Comanche to De Leon in Mills and Comanche Counties are due by 9 00 A M May 24 1938 in Austin Texas. Prevailing wage rates apply per list including carpenters operators and laborers with overtime and holidays paid at standard rates. Plans and specs available from W W Wikerson Cisco and P R Huntington Goldthwaite Cisco and Austin offices.
The chief announces candidates for numerous offices, including Tolbert Patterson Frank Howington David L. Truett for Representative. Harry Flentge for District Attorney. H William Allen for District Clerk. etc. The note ends with two maxims about time and energy and a Civil War vs World War soldiers comparison.
The Sidney Singing Class holds its annual singing convention at the Sidney Baptist Church on Sunday June 12 with George Caraway in charge and G H Hillin F T Johnson and T R Chandler assisting. Lunch for about 1500 and inviting all. Expected quartets include Stamps Rippetoe Hamilton Davis Beattie and others. Singing starts at 9:30 a.m.
Leo Hoff man of Comanche was initiated by Pi Sigma Alpha at the University of Texas during the fraternity’s spring banquet. He was also elected to the Hillel Foundation executive board.
The City of Comanche Texas will receive bids at City Secretarys office for 5000 City Hall and Fire Station Bonds at 8 percent interest payable semi annually. One bond matures each year and bids close 2:00 PM May 20 1938 with council reserving the right to reject all bids. Mayor Jno E Hoff signs the notice.
A vintage note claims severe menstrual pains and cramps age a woman, urging Cardui as a remedy. It states that thousands found relief, increased appetite, and renewed strength, while advising medical consultation if unhelpful.
A hotel offers excellent family style meals for thirty five cents with a variety of well cooked foods. No advance notice is needed to dine at the McKinzie Hotel located near the southeast corner of the square. The establishment also provides clean beds and rooms at reasonable prices.
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