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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1935
Page
1
The Comanche Chief reports in 1916 that Street Program 13 received final approval from PWA headquarters. Cotton exports show a rise this year while local agriculture and industry update farmers on peanut handling, crushing, and market prospects. Births and marriages are noted along with local sports and a dramatic yearling rescue incident.
Franklin D. Roosevelt led in a state poll conducted by the Iican Press Association reporting a total pro Roosevelt vote of 2119 versus 41,695 for opposition. The breakdown shows Democratic and Republican splits with George the only state voting for another Democrat.
In Austin on October 28 a letter laments errors in the Old Age Pension Bill as lawmakers in conference seek revenue by an omnibus tax bill. The author argues pensions should aid bankrupt industries and questions how to raise thirty million if taxes cannot be paid.
State PWA headquarters set aside 92 837 45 for Comanche street improvements per City Engineer Chase Holman. National approval not required as state authority holds the decision. Plans include 117 blocks asphalt paving 8h 12 linear feet concrete curbing and 900 feet concrete culverts needing 1759 man months. Additional 165 252 for water sewer planning and five more miles of streets. Gustine allocations total 8 748 85 for street work 170 man months labor 1 556 96 for a spillway at Lake Gustine 98 man months and 15 898 97 for a Gustine school gymnasium and auditorium planning.
More than 2900 bales of cotton have been weighed at the Comanche Cotton Yard with 1929 bales weighed by Wednesday morning. Incoming cotton arrives at 40 to 50 bales per day as receipts continue. Earlier, about 225 bales were weighed at Sipe Springs and around 400 at Sidney.
The Gustine fair, postponed by bad weather last week, is reset for today and tomorrow with a wide range of exhibits and strong public interest in the projects.
Nine Sidney FFA Chapter members are to be elected to the Future Farmer degree on Monday evening, November 4, after meeting all requirements set by the National Association. The Sidney Chapter is affiliated with the national Future Farmers of America and the Texas Association, which together total about 110,900 members.
Mike Sullivan attended the Texas Rice game in Austin on Saturday. Jim Fanes Reese also attended the Texas Rice game in Austin on Saturday.
In commemoration of the end of the World War on November 11, 1918, Mayor John F. Hoff of Comanche proclaims the following Monday a holiday to honor veterans. He urges local businesses to join in the celebration and emphasizes peace over continuing conflict.
With twenty eight indictments on file the Grand Jury results, witnesses subpoened, and a schedule to be fixed in District Court. W D Renfro vs Mrs Dora Greene ruled for Greene in a dam age suit over a Comanche business building rental. Rogers wins foreclosure suit Mrs Nettie Rape vs FE A Rogers. Two divorces granted Arlys Northcutt vs Herman Northcutt and Mrs Helle Wright vs Ray Wright.
A national referendum shows farmers favor continuing the AAA crop adjustment plan with a 271 176 to 40 margin on totals. In Comanche County Oklahoma hog corn farmers vote 322 to 40 for continuation. The process allowed full expression for or against the voluntary adjustment program with bases to be assigned under future contracts.
Comanche Indians visit Dublin to face the undefeated Dublin Lions as they seek an upset after a 0 5 season. Coach Frazier notes hard luck but hopes fortune shifts this afternoon. Dublin houses close for the game and a large crowd is expected despite Dublin’s recent rest.
State Game Authorities announce dove season ended at sundown Thursday in Comanche County. Squirrels remain the only legal game. deer turkey bear seasons run Nov 16 through Dec 31 with blacktail deer west of the Pecos allowed Nov 16 to 30. Ducks and geese hunt from Nov 20 to Dec 19 and quail from Dec 1 to Jan 16.
Tom McDonald sold 50 three year old Hereford cows to W. C. Stark at 45 dollars per head. Stark planned to place the cattle in his pasture near Hasse.
Rev and Mrs Edwin Wilson were Brownwood visitors Friday Ossie Greene of San Angelo was in Comanche Monday sharing local society news and community chatter
The Comanche County Grand Jury returned twenty-eight indictments in district court, including twenty-five felonies and three misdemeanors. Driving a motor car while intoxicated led with six indictments, while robbery with firearms and assault with intent to rape followed with three each. Other felonies cited include theft of domestic fowls, burglary, theft by bailee, cattle theft, unlawful liquor sales and possession, automobile theft, swindling, forgery, and related misdemeanors such as fighting and juvenile burglary.
County Agent J A Barton reports 1060 county peanut contract signers will receive checks totaling 56505 12 within four to five days. Checks issued to producers sole signer. landlords and tenants share payments per rent terms. Additional 220 checks will follow, bringing county total to about 66000 for 1935 contracts.
Members of the Comanche Methodist Church observe Homecoming Sunday with special services at eleven o clock. The congregation will honor Rev and Mrs Leveridge with a dinner in the church dining room. Sunday services are the last before the Conference next week at Brownwood.
Leo Hoffman has earned a spot on the University of Texas debating team, announced this week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman of Comanche, Texas.
The Comanche Chief announces a campaign offering a 1936 Chevrolet Coach and $3000 in cash and silver awards. Open to any resident, no subscription needed, with strict rules against purchased votes. Participants get 50900 free votes, receive materials, and aim to win the new Chevrolet with cash prizes for runners up.
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