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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
1
Twister Strikes Board Church and Proctor Areas Causing Widespread Damage
A Southeast storm Friday evening produced a fierce tornado that demolished several houses in Board Church and Proctor areas. Homes of Lawrence Brown Walter Hardin J H Tate and others suffered severe damage as three houses near Proctor Graham Chapel were lost. Dozens of homes damaged, crops washed, and Leon River rose high. A general county rain added to the destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Church
Proctor
Lawrence Brown
Walter Hardin
J. H. Tate
Proctor-Graham Chapel
Rip Arms
Henry Woolsey
Thos. Northcutt
Proctor- Graham Chapel
Highway 10
Leon River
J. I. Starkie
Chas. Jones
Mollie Newby
Sadie Brock
Fate Rackley
W. J. Carleton
Faulkenberry
C. A. Turley
J. W. Carter
Golden Wedding Anniversary in Comanche County
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis celebrate their Golden Wedding on May 18. Married in Alabama in 1865, they moved to Comanche County in 1871. Davis elected County Treasurer in 1896. Also notes on local canning plans, prize rabbit tale, a bull fight show, Roosevelt remark, Texas prison debt, marriage licenses, births, and local fraternal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Davis
Davis
Alabama
Comanche County
King of
Sidney
Peyton
Old Mexico
C. A. Cathey
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Wilson
Roosevelt
Kaiser William
House of Hohenzollern
Rio
Texas
T. S. Roach
Ethel Galloway
Tomk. Morris
Katie Weathersby
George Duval
Joe Mae Morgan
Oscar Waldrop
Ruth Morris
W. F. Day
J. H. Green
Tonnie Smith
Dennis Hodges
Lewis Hayes
Ernest Stocksridge
Will Pettit
James Scroggins
Will Sanders
Joe Gaines
Ani
Roy Stephens
Bill Carter
Clyde Graham
Lamkin
Indian Creek
H. Carpenter
Promised Federal Aid for Rural Schools Rescinded
County Superintendent McCorkle says the Texas Relief Commission has canceled near twenty five thousand dollars in aid promised to Comanche County rural schools. About 24 schools representing nearly one hundred teachers face missing full term salaries, with term ends soon. He will seek reconsideration from the Federal Commission and asks for a review of the rescinding order affecting the entire state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCorkle
Comanche County
B. Ray McCorkle
Federal Commission
Texas
Supt
Adam R. Johnson
Texas Relief Commission
Harry N. Hopkins
Cotton Sign-Up Starts May 29 Countywide
Cotton adjustment agent Tom J. Wortham announces Bankhead cotton program sign-up begins Wednesday May 29 in all communities. Farmers with existing 1934 1935 Bankhead and 1984 forms should bring copies. new sign-ups apply to those growing cotton in 1955 or first time since 1927. A four day period requires local committee contact to sign and return papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom J. Widtham
Comanche County
Wortham
Mr. Wortham
Bathing Pool Now Assured For Summer Use
Lake Banes received seven good rains enabling pool operation this summer per Councilman N N Durham chairing the Park Committee. Children cheered the news and work began to clean the pool with CWA workers on site. Sand hauling will prepare the wading pool and park improvements include beautified grounds and new flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Banes
N. N. Durham
CWA
Hicks Corner to Consolidate With Pettit School
Hicks Corner School, located southeast of Comanche, will consolidate with Pettit School after an election on May 2. Hicks Corner voters favored consolidation 11 to 2 while Pettit voters approved 18 to 0. Pettit Principal George Willis runs a bus from Comanche to Pettit, picking up Hicks Corner pupils en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Corner
Comanche
Pettit
Rmost
George Willis
Comanche High Opens Final Term Programs and Graduations
The Comanche School closes today after a nine month term with final report cards issued this afternoon. Regular work ended last week and exams began Monday. A new vocational agriculture department enrolled about 40 students and a mid term music program was added. Summer plans include continued band and agriculture work. Grammar School graduation exercises tonight feature 34 graduates with Rev. J. M. Bradford delivering the principal address. Baccalaureate services Sunday at 11 o'clock at the high school auditorium will include music and Rev. Fadwin Wilson delivering the sermon. Thirty-two seniors will receive diplomas Monday night, with Dr. Jewel Danaghety of Brownwood as speaker and Syunt W. Paeyett presenting scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Pat Howard
J. M. Bradford
Dublin Baptist Church
John A. Mahon
Marjorie Littlejohn
Patricia Howard
Joy Jean Eaton
Verdell Marshall
Paulne Burt
Jewel Danaghety
Brownwood
Syunt
W. G. Paevett
H. R. Jones
Leo Hoffman
Nan Pate
Increased State Aid for Schools Promised in Next Session
A letter to County Superintendent B. Ray McCorkle from State Superintendent L. A. Woods cites hope for more state aid for rural schools and vocational programs. It notes four million two hundred eighty thousand dollars for rural aid, potential scholastic increases to seventeen to eighteen dollars per pupil, and a strong financial position. Woods praises local officials for lobbying trustees and legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ray McCorkle
L. A. Woods
Wheat Program Ballot To Be Cast Saturday
The Comanche County Wheat Growers Association schedules a Saturday election to decide if the wheat program should continue. Voting is voluntary and not binding. eligible voters include growers with wheat on farms in 1980 31 32. Mail ballots already submitted need not vote in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Barton
Hugch Lacy
Brownwood Trio Sings Life of Christ at Local Church
The Brownwood Trio from First Methodist will present Life of Christ at Comanche Methodist Church Sunday at eight. Singers Miss Beverley Taylor Miss Marourite Wilson and Miss Genevieve Mennroe with accompanist Mrs W D McCulley perform one hour. Rev M S Yeverice invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
First Methodist Church
Christ
Comanche Methodist Church
Beverley Taylor
Marourite Wilson
Genevieve Mennroe
W. D. McCulley
M. S. Yeverice
Mrs. Bess Youngblood Visits Mrs. Bagley in Compane
Mrs. Bess Youngblood of Cleveland spent the weekend in Compane with Mrs. F M Bagley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Younglood
Cleveland
Comanche
F. M. Bagley
Farmers Return From Washington Trip
Comanche County farm representatives P A Pettit Walter J Fritts and H F Short returned Sunday afternoon after three days in the national capital. They report the Presidents pledge to support farmers and promise to pursue equal treatment for farming with other industries. A meeting May 25 at 2 p m at the Court House will hear their trip reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Pettit
Walter J. Fritts
H. F. Short
Comanche County
Washington
Holéme
National Capitol
AAA
Court House
Comanche County Agricultural Association
J. A. Barton
Fettit
Fiitts
Short
Texas U Longhorn Band names advisory board head
Maurice Hoffman, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman of Comanche, was elected chairman of the Advisory Board of the Longhorn Band at the University of Texas last week. The band is a well known college musical group with more than a hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hoffman
Charles Hoffman
Comanche
Longhorn Band
University of Texas
South
Miss Burton to Receive Degree With Honors
Miss Sarah Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burton left Tuesday for Waco to attend Baylor University commencement where she will receive the BA degree May 27. She graduates with honors and won departmental honors in the School of Spanish for her specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Burton
John Burton
Waco
Baylor University
Burton
Cemetery Association to Conduct Memorial Service Sunday
The Stow Creek Cemetery Association will hold a memorial service on Sunday May 26 with Rev Reeves Brownwood delivering the morning address. President Henry Drennan says a two basket lunch will be served at noon and the afternoon will be spent in service inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow Creek Cemetery Association
Henry Drennan
Reeves of
Brownwood
Rev Kluge Named New Pastor at Priddy
Rev. A. T. Kluge, formerly of Hallettsville, is the newly appointed Lutheran minister at Priddy. He is regarded as an outstanding pastor in the denomination. Kluge pursued early studies at the University of Berlin and later studied in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Kluge
Priddy
A. T. Kluge
Halletsville
Kluge
University of Berlin
Towa
Haile brothers convicted for attack on deputy sheriff
The Haile brothers Joe and Louie of the Sipe Springs section were found guilty in district court of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to 19 years each. The attack on Deputy Sheriff W. A. Pate near De Leon involved pliers and a knife, causing serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile
Joe
Louie
Sipe Springs
W. A. Pate
Comanche
de Leon
Louie Haile
R. B. Cross
Kenneth Ory
Pate
Louie Hale
Hailes
Joe Underhill
Sam Haile
Ruth Phillips
Tom F. Reese
C. C. Hampton
Oscar Callaway
Fred C. Jave
Parker
Cross
Jonie Hale
Ben Wilhelm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ver
Twister Hits Board Church
Proctor Homes
Lake Fanes Park
High School 10
House
Senate
Texas U. Band
Miss Burton
Cemetery Ass’n
Majestic Theatre
Gracie Allen
George Burns
Love IN Bloom
Buck Jones
Square Shooter
SUN
Joan Blondel
Glenda Farrell
Grace Moore
Will Rogers
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