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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
8
Mrs Herbert Williams entertained the Tuesday Club with three tables of bridge. The house was attractively decorated with flowers. Mrs Howard Kilpatrick won the high score and received a trophy. An ice course was served.
Mrs. Will Robersons home was beautifully decorated for a Friday Bridge Club gathering. Three tables played with Mrs. Larry Kittle of Ozona winning the high score trophy and Mrs. J. E. Palmer the second high. Mrs. E. R. Ammons was lucky in the cut. An ice course was served.
The Home Workers Club of Macksville met last afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wade Porter. Several members and guests attended, including Mrs. Vonda Gleaton of Gustine and other local ladies.
The Woodmen Circle sponsors a 42 tournament Friday at 7 45 p m inviting everyone. Admission is 10 cents.
Local retailer advertising declares Our Slogan is High Quality Low Prices highlighting value emphasis at Kilpatrick's Hardware Store.
The Russell family expresses deep gratitude for sympathy and aid after the loss of their wife and mother. They praise her gentleness and influence, and extol the county and frontier spirit. Concluding with best wishes and a closing signoff from L B Russell. Also Kilpatrick's HardwareStore advertises radios and flashlights with lower prices.
Bids are to be received by the Downing Building Committee until 12 o'clock midnight on June 6 1936 for the construction of a stone school auditorium at Downing. Funds to be provided as specified by the committee chaired by H L Beaty.
Good used cars include 1928 and 1929 Fords and Chevrolets at lower prices. B. Clemons advertises at Joe's Service Station in Comanche. A Globe Theatre replica will open June 6 in Dallas to stage Shakespeare plays at the Texas Centennial Exposition.
A terse wartime bulletin notes that 'good, full' strength batteries are a little lower as Kilpatrick's position is discussed. The line emphasizes reduced artillery readiness without detailing casualties or exact units.
A collection of meteorites found in Texas, including a largest piece weighing over 990 pounds and a second largest around 200 pounds, will be shown at The University of Texas Exposition on June 1.
The former State Senator, serving eight years in the Twenty first District, will open his campaign in his hometown Stephenville with an 11 am address on Saturday. Auto caravans will arrive from Austin and Fort Worth for a free barbecue and program expected to draw 10 to 15 thousand people. Mayor Henry Clark chairs a citizen’s committee handling event details.
The government will mail 50 dollar World War II bonds from 12 regional points, with June 15 as the start. Admin Hines says most certified applicants should receive bonds the week of June 15, though some delays may occur. Bonds may be kept for 3 percent interest or cashed later at designated paying centers. only the veteran本人 may receive them, and misuses like care-of deliveries or rackets will be pursued.
R. V. Rip Galloway former publisher of the Eastland County News and noted as a pretty good newspaper man has shifted from chamber work to seeking election for Clerk of County Court Eastland County announcing his candidacy for the May election.
The Comanche High School commencement program ended with class leaders and salutatorian and valedictorian speeches. Honors included a Lions Club medal for Wynn Mae Dillard for valuable service to the school and community. Superintendent Bramilette outlined past work and future plans to be continued in next week’s issue.
A funeral was held for Mrs. L. B. Russell with attendees from across Texas. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Russell and Arden Russell of Houston, Miss Alice Hamilton of Austin, Allan Russell Hamilton of Fort Worth, R. W. H. Hamilton and family of Stephenville, J. E. Littlepage of Austin, Sallie Burmeister, Frank Burmeiser and Gladys of Pleasanton, L. B. Russell Jr. of Edinburg, Dorothy Russell Long of Austin, Dell Beaman of Fort Stockton, and Alice of San Antonio neighbors.
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store advertises reduced prices on screen wire. Shop deals aim to attract homeowners and hobbyists seeking affordable fencing and screen materials.
Local supplier C. F. Williams advertises everyday low prices on Justo Tea 1 4 lb 10c spinach peas lima beans beans and more. Highlights include 8 lb carton lard 90c 4 lb lard 48c 22 lbs Pinto Beans 1.00 and peanut butter 25c with various seeds and grains offered in trade.
In 1825 during the Texas Revolution against Mexico, twenty mounted Texas Rangers earned the nickname Horse Marines by aiding in the capture of three supply ships bound for the Mexican army.
Personal mentions list visitors and relocations across Comanche and nearby towns. Mrs Arther Prude of Houston visits, many relatives attend graduation exercises, and local couples relocate for work or family reasons. Multiple trips to Dallas, Brownwood, San Antonio, and Garland appear among residents and visitors.
The text portrays Tom Blanton as deeply familiar with every U S government bureau and capable of stopping waste and graft. It emphasizes his knowledge of laws, energy, and fearless representation in Congress, asserting his aim to chair the War Appropriations Committee and save about 75 million dollars annually. It promises ongoing work through Congress and campaigning in his district.
The account recounts a witness who played small soldier parts on stage of the assassination location. Freeland recalls no one saw Booth fire the shot but heard it and saw Booth limp away after a leg break. Uncle Johnny disputes Booth escape to Texas and recalls talks with an undertaker. Freeland, born 1844 in Baltimore, settled near Romney after moving through Washington.
I thank all who ministered to Uncle Shake and for the flowers that comforted us in this sorrowing hour. May God bless each of you, reads the note signed by Mrs. L. D. Ragland (Aunt Beckie).
Permission for boys to fish or play around the Anthony Tank is withdrawn. Mrs. Ruth Ellis and son Jim from Arizona visited relatives this week and will soon travel to Canyon for West Texas State Teachers College. Mrs. Weldon Pannell of Austin spent last week on an outing at Rivera in South Texas. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis attended their granddaughter Eddelweese Herring’s graduation in Laredo, then returned, noting heavy rain between that city and Comanche.
Walter Jackson Williams son of Mr and Mrs T J Williams Comanche will graduate from New Mexico Military Institute on Tuesday June 2 1936 He is a First Lieutenant and finishing the Advanced Course in the Senior Cavalry Unit of the ROTC He will attend the ROTC camp at Fort Bliss Texas from June 4 to July 15 and upon completion receive a Certificate of Eligibility for Commission as Second Lieutenant Cavalry Officers Reserve Corps The graduation closes commencement activities with eighty graduates from fifteen states and Texas contributing seventeen cadets to the class of 1936 totaling one hundred ten cadets from Texas
The floor show in the German restaurant at the Black Forest village will be performed on ice by the world’s most artistic skaters. The Texas Centennial Exposition opens in Dallas on June 6 with a $25,000,000 celebration.
Mrs. Sam F Todd hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs. Charles Marshall with guests registering in a rolling pen guest book. Pete Love won an ash tray set in a guessing game and presented it to the honoree as spring flowers and green yellow refreshments framed the party.
The Special Venire subpoenaed to appear Monday June 1 1936 in the District Court at Comanche is excused due to inability to secure attendance of necessary witnesses. R B Cross District Judge.
Kilpatrick's Hardware offers bulk and canned spray guns and liquid insect killer at reduced prices.
An abundant supply of convenient ice cubes are available in the freezing trays for water, icedges and other refreshing drinks. Cubes freeze in a remarkably short time. All trays are made of aluminum with an anodic stainless finish.
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