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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
2
A collage of items from the Comanche Chief including subscription rates, correction notices from the West Seattle Herald, anecdotes about John A Mahon and a weighty baby scandal, plus President Roosevelt quotes. Also includes Texas political history snippets, banking notes, and social commentary on money, manners, and education with fragmented lines about Comanche High’s graduating class.
Macksville residents attended church in Lamkin while several families from the area visited relatives in Hamilton and Edna Hill. Local couples and individuals traveled to Dallas and Gorman for appointments and social visits, with many gatherings spanning Sunday and Friday nights.
Comanche records show town sizes with De Leon 44 and Stephenville 67. Comanche’s largest 1923 class had 76 graduates. The Old Settlers Re Union returns to Comanche this summer, a test of the town’s hospitality as veterans praise the paper’s improvements after a San Antonio visitor, Harold Kilpatrick, commends the Comanche Chief.
County officials report 4771 pupils in Rural and Independent districts with about 5000 including County Line areas. State Scholastic Apportionment rises to 18.50 due to oil and tax collections. Deputy Superintendent Miss Gilstrap audited schools, recommending standardization for Sabano and Van Dyke after tests.
Harmony and Mrs. John Rogers of Fort Worth are staying with Z R Rogers. Mrs J F Wilhelm visited George Masters at White Point. Carl Thomas and family joined Harv ey Fisher’s sister Mrs Harvey Fisher. Community singing drew visitors from nearby areas.
The Chief announces candidates for the Democratic Primary on July 25 1636 across multiple offices including District Attorney H W Allen Harry Flentge for District Clerk Ren Wilhelm for County Judge S Mcharen W T House for County Attorney Parker for County Clerk Hollis Burton for Sheriff John Reese Wid Spivey for Representative 104th District R A Luker Br F Cadenhead Geo W Rollins for Tax Assessor Collector Re Armstrong W D Sturkie J S Lacy for County Treasurer I M Davis for Commissioner Precinct No 1 F L Little H W Scott for Commissioner Precinct No 7 L T Cunningham Sam Lewis for Commissioner Precinct No 3 Clemons Luker R L Graham E W Bant Bruner For Justice Peace Precinct No 1 Geo C Whitzel
Edna Hill announces the birth of twins a son and a daughter born Tuesday May 12. Ed Kilgore and family share the news. Clyde Robertson of Stephenville visited Lena Stephens. Bob King visited daughter J C Williamson in Wilson. W L Brown and family of Dublin visited sister Jane Hammons. Jim Matthews of Lingleville visited Ed Kilgore. Rev Hornburg filled his regular appointment here Sunday.
A compilation of visits travels and gatherings around Gustine including Miss Zona Marie Smart heading to Childress to stay with her sister Mrs Ward Boyce, the McGinnis family in Brownwood, and outings to Eastland and Lake Brisco. Also mentions Mrs C C Stuteville in Gorman hospital, May 15 league play, and a May 12 burial for Odell mother of Mrs Adcock. Dr B B Brown of Dallas gave the commencement address.
A woman from Ville, La reports irregular pain and nervousness due to poor nourishment. She says Cardus relieved pain, restored regularity, calmed nerves, and improved health. She advises consulting a physician if Cardus does not help.
A cemetery work day is set for Saturday May 30 at Union near Gustine. Volunteers are asked to come early bring dinner and tools according to organizer J C Johnson.
Day Implement Co of Brownwood Texas advertises the largest stock of John Deere parts in West Texas promising quick service and wide selection to local farmers and repair shops.
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