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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1935
Page
8
A new grading method is adopted for primary pupils this term. Instead of letter or numeric grades, students are assessed only on Progress and Attendance during the first six weeks, with marks of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory awarded.
A wash house at the Hoff residence belonging to Mrs. J. P. Hoff was destroyed by a Tuesday afternoon fire believed to have started from sparks from a trash blaze. A nearly new washing machine was among the contents lost, though the main house was spared damage.
The Gustine Tigers host Tolar for the second home game of the season as both teams enter the second year of play. Captain Harri son is injured from the Dublin game while Gustine has two losses and one tie to date.
Hamilton Eulogs defeat Comanche 6 0 on a muddy field as Lasley returns a fourth quarter interception for a 40 yard touchdown. Comanche gains 101 yards to Hamilton 78 with multiple fumbles and penalties shaping the game in cold rainy conditions.
The Newburg School honors roll for the first month lists students by grade. Names include Patsy Beaty, Dorothy Lee McAlley, Verna Modette Beaty, and Mear Hamilton in first grade, and Windell Beaty, Maurene Beaty, Doris Goosby, Nita Jean McDonald in ninth grade among others. Window Glass offered at Reese Drug Co with various sizes.
The Duster Grange took first place in the one act play tournament sponsored by John Tarleton Pomona Grange on Saturday October 26 The winning piece titled Rilvs Wife ran about 30 minutes with six characters Participants from Duster included Nadine Jeter Jolene Elliott C D and Darwin Alldredge Sam Jenkins Mary Jane Shelton Juvie Carter Miss Billyve Faith Elliott and Mr and Mrs J R Adams The group announces an open meeting on November 7 with Harold W Gauhappe state organizer and Beattie and Edna Hill Granges guests A play will be presented for the public.
Harmony couple Mr and Mrs J C Fletcher hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs C M Fletcher on her eightieth birthday October 15 with numerous relatives and friends attending including Mr and Mrs A J Huggins Mr and Mrs J C Fletcher Mr and Mrs O F Me Lwin Mr and Mrs T MN Williams Mr and Mrs Ochis Coulter Mr and Mrs J E Gore and daughter and many others. The event honored Mrs Fletcher with a large gathering from Austin and surrounding communities.
H Henkes Sr aged 80 died at his Priddy home after a two week illness. Funeral at Priddy Lutheran Church with interment in St John’s Cemetery. Survivors include his widow a daughter Lille Fenkes and three sons Emmett Herman and Henry plus a step daughter and eleven grandchildren.
Mrs. W. J. Richmond 61 died at home in Blanket Friday morning. Funeral held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Dr. Jewell Daughety officiating. Interment in Blanket. Survived by husband, five children incl Novella Crump and Corrine R. Robinson, seven grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, and several relatives. Pallbearers listed.
The report notes an estimated average first marriage age in Texas with omen cited as 2035 and a separate average age for men at 24 years. The data highlights shifting societal norms and demographic trends in marriage timing.
The report shows the monthly wage for Texas farm laborers at 27.50 dollars without board and 19.50 dollars with board.
A notice invites a detailed review of single item buys and complete home furnishing purchases, seeking thorough scrutiny of pricing, quality, and sourcing to ensure best value for consumers and institutions.
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