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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
6
Morbid verse warns of car crashes and needless deaths caused by speeding and reckless driving. It portrays mangled bodies, shattered limbs, and bloodied fenders to shock readers into caution. The piece credits Phil Braniff and a highway safety campaign for republication rights.
In the Alamo at San Antonio a memorial shaft honors fallen heroes. The shaft was erected as a gift from the natives of the provinces of Nagshine Japan, adding a cross cultural homage to the historic shrine.
Sinclair presents a recreated prehistoric display at the Dallas Fair themed as 100 million years ago. Brontosaurus towers 70 feet on a rock, Tyrannosaurus Rex battles Triceratops, Protoceratops eggs are shown, and a Sinclar product display sits within a cavern. The Chicago exhibit drew over 16 million visitors.
Austin May 26 A marked saving in human lives and health may be obtained through an educational program for malaria control. Dr John W Brown State Health Officer explains the malaria mosquito transmits parasites via bites and outlines prevention tactics including screen doors and water habitat drainage.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation financing for refinancing in Coman County through February 29 totals $100,000 with disbursements of $75,000, part of Texas authorizations reaching $118,175,221.29 and disbursements $96,735,019. These RFC loans span more than 200 Texas counties and nationwide authorizations total $7,652,038,202.30 with $5,916,482,390.77 disbursed.
Rev. Wm. J. Hazel of Comanche earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Daniel Baker College after only a month of study. He achieved 20 A grades and 5 B grades on term tests, with three subjects containing all A's for the year, and was excused from finals due to high scholarship, graduating with honors.
The Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas begins June 6 and will feature more than 150000 musicians vocal and instrumental during six months of programs.
Mrs. Forrest Chambers was surprised with a family reunion and birthday dinner at her Sidney home after church services. Relatives and friends attended including Jewel Cagle Pearl Cla thorn Annabelle Ward Mollie Cagle and Elder S W Short who led prayers and songs. Cattle in Pecos River stood neck high and water scarce.
Austin Callan reviews Ida M. Darden's Gentlemen of the House a satirical portrait of a hopeful legislator whose reformist zeal is upended by a political expose. The book blends wit with sharp critique of campaign ethics and public duty as it follows a once ambitious candidate facing fallout from a sub poena and public scrutiny.
The Longhorn cavern near Marble Falls Texas, the third largest in the United States, features a colossal underground chamber lit and paved as a ballroom and a natural cathedral converted into the world’s only underground theatre.
Advertises Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy as a cure for bleeding gums. Claims reliable dentists report success on worst cases. Promises money back if it fails with bottle purchase and directed use. Wm. Reese Drug Co.
The Methodist Church of Comanche donated a fine set of pulpit chairs to the Methodist Church at Proctor this week. The gift was greatly appreciated and praised for its generosity. Reporter.
Miss Blanche Wilkerson marked her thirteenth birthday with a Saturday night party in Buffalo. Guests enjoyed games including fishing for love and dropping the handkerchief, then viewed gifts and shared cake and poly pop. The guest list featured numerous local friends and relatives from Downing Roch Proctor New Hope and Duster. The Golden Rod is the National Flower of the United States.
The McKinzie Hotel offers family style meals just off the southeast corner of the square with a variety of well cooked foods. No advance notice needed for dining. Clean rooms are available at reasonable prices.
A Texas woman's testimony credits Cardui with ending cramps and the crippling pain of monthly illness. Mrs Herbert W Hunt of Hallsville says her health improved, energy returned, and pains vanished after taking Cardui. She urges others to try it and consult a physician if it does not help.
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