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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
1
A reflective verse excerpt contrasts human anger with a snake and a bee, arguing anger grows malice beyond a brief provocation. It discusses how the serpent’s sting embodies lasting harm while a bee’s sting is brief, warning that wrath follows the path of fate and can hurt others.
A jumble of quips and sketches features men Mencken and Well, a chatty teacher, a witty exchange about action and interest, and a milkman joke about cheese. The fragment includes odd interjections about binder slats, guards, canvass, and a Low Prices note by Howard Kilpatrick.
An old time recipe for black currant tea to ease hoarseness, served hot or cold, with lemon and jam. Also tips on children exercise, varied play, lettuce preparation, kitchen ventilation, and long-handled brushes to reduce back strain.
The Bowdoin Canning Company opened its season with berries on hand and an optimistic outlook. Local manager Paul Bowdoin said the plant will operate Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays after this week, with berry quality noted as unusually fine.
A May 23 1932 letter from Waco Chamber official invites Waco wholesalers manufacturers jobbers educators and professionals to visit Comanche Texas on June 2 arriving about 5 PM. It stresses a goodwill visit with no entertainment requested and asks Comanche business leaders to publicize the event.
A. P. Kallina, longtime Comanche High School principal, was elected Lamkin School superintendent for the next session. Mrs. Kallina was elected expression teacher and substitute teacher. He is a Southwest Teachers College graduate with UT graduate work and previously taught science at Lamesa High School.
About 260000 pounds of wool in Brightman Warehouse storage on Tuesday morning, the largest block ever in Comanche, matching last season's total. One car was shipped to Boston buyers paying around ten cents. current price ranges seven to nine cents versus fourteen last year. O O Brightman estimates sixteen cars will be shipped this season. Ranchers report good wool quality with clips around ten pounds.
B F Cadenhead declares candidacy for State Legislature from Comanche and Mills counties subject to Democratic primaries. He seeks a second term, pledges tax relief, lower state and national expenditures, and to watch for farmers and taxpayers while touring the district. He moved to Comanche County in 1896 and previously served one term in 1916.
The resignation of William W. Smith as chief counsel for the Veterans' Bureau fuels Representative Thomas Blanton of Texas to press for reform. Blanton has long pursued government personnel issues, criticizing disability pay with a relentless hunt for flaws. The episode could reshape personnel policy and prompt White House backed legislation, though Blanton has critics even within Texas.
Saturday June 18 is the last day for county and precinct offices to file names with the County Chairman. State and District candidates must file by June 6. Many county candidates have already filed per N A Palmer, secretary of the Democratic Executive Committee, with Will Robinson of Gustine as chair receiving applications.
A Comanche candidate opposes poll tax as voting qualification and calls for car tax reduction. He argues school funding should not suffer and pledges to end armed patrols on highways if elected. The message stresses faithful service to the people and seeks support.
De Leon resident George Rollins announces candidacy for the Texas Legislature from Comanche and Mills Counties. A M K and T engineer and fireman, Rollins highlights twenty years in De Leon, labor background, and aims to lower taxes with economy in state government, pledging equal rights and no special privileges.
Representative Blanton of Texas won his long battle to push William Wolff Smith from federal service. Smith resigned after transmitting duty assignment to Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, effective at end of his annual leave. Blanton has long attacked Smith over pension and pay abuses and introduced a reform measure.
Granbury will dedicate the new Brazos River Bridge on Highway 10 with a daylong program Tuesday June 7 led by A B Crawford chair of the program committee in Comanche Wednesday. The 10 50 a m parade begins the events followed by speaking a baseball game and free afternoon entertainment plus a nighttime dance with delegations from along Highway 10 expected.
An American Legion Memorial service will be held at the Baptist Church Sunday evening starting at eight o clock according to Rev Gordon Barrett pastor The program will feature readings songs and special music by the band The principal address will be made by Rev J K Floyd Members of the American Legion and all ex soldiers will be special guests of the occasion
The notice announces a summer school at the high school building starting at 9 o clock Monday morning May 80 offering English History Mathematics and Civics with possible Seventh Grade History and Arithmetic upon demand. Signatories include Hattie Brightman and Minnie Cunningham. Also mentions Mills County agent Will Weaver visiting Comanche and local residents visiting Ernest Wells.
Mrs. L. B. Russell spent the weekend in Stephenville with her daughter Mrs. R. W. Hamilton and attended Stephenville High School graduation exercises. Allen Russell and Alisa Hamilton were among the graduates, with Bela also listed as a class member.
The Proctor bank robbery trial of Oliver Walker began with a full day spent selecting a jury. The panel includes R L Burton and E F McNatt among others, with Oscar Callaway for the defense and Tom L Robinson for the state. Walker admits being in Proctor but denies involvement. Norwood received nine years after a two day trial following a prior reversal.
Mrs BE G Wells and her daughter Mollie Joe have returned to Blanket Route 2 after Mollie Joe attended school in Brownwood.
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