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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
1
County Agent J A Barton urges Irish Potato Control Program participants in Comanche County to submit data on acres planted and bushels grown for the past three to four years. Deadline November 12. Information may be mailed or sent by card to the County Agent's Office to ensure county records reflect past potato production.
1915 Comanche Chief items report Serbia war efforts a $60 000 Uvalde post office building critique of Pork Barrel politics and a looming threat of boll weevil invasion. Local sports note Comanche High School defeats Brownwood 13 0 with stars named Dodson Tate and Woodward. Teacher W H Carpenter resigns after five years admired for leadership and school success under his tenure. Historic Liberty Bell tour and Kilpatrick catalog price of a buggy also appear.
In a brief entry the figure $43.1 is cited in relation to a speed or pace measurement, with unclear context and no further data or names provided.
Comanche High School football team traveled a long distance this week to face Graham High School Steers on Friday November 22. The Graham game replaced a canceled Strawn meeting and Graham is described as a strong opponent with a solid record.
J F Fonville formerly of Bowie and Seymour leases the K L Macon building on the east side of the square and will open a grocery and market named the Ideal Food Store. W A Holman of Seymour will assist. Fonville previously operated a Bowie store and earlier worked in Seymour. The Fonvilles reside with Laby at Mrs J A Montgomery’s home.
Comanche County schools are invited to a Centennial Celebration in Comanche on Friday November 15 at 2 pm Supt J D Bramlette announces. Each school should send students to officially represent their school at the event to be held on the High School grounds.
In district court this week several pleas were entered. Del Brown of Comanche received a two year penitentiary term on a swindling charge connected to oil interests. John Dodson was fined fifteen dollars and costs, with six months license suspension for intoxicated driving. Wagner Magness of Comanche got 50 days in jail, six months license cancellation for DWI. J D McKelvey of Proctor was found not guilty of DWI. Jeff Miller of Hazel Dell was found not guilty on an incident charge. J O Lee of Dublin pleaded guilty, fined twenty five dollars and license revoked for six months. The jury continued deliberations in C Pr Sims of Gorman’s DWI case. Jesse Conway of Priddy faced trial for DWI. Two divorces were granted Evelyn Swinney v John Swinney and Lena Hyatt v George Hyatt. No court Monday due to Armistice Day per District Judge R R Cross.
A nine pound sweet potato weighing 21 inches in circumference and 16 inches long was exhibited in Coman che Monday by G. N. Brown. The potato came from the T. C. Johnson farm in the Amity community.
The Times-Herald notes Baylor receiver Rob Masters delivered his best effort in a Baylor uniform Saturday against TCU. He starred on both sides of the ball, driving hard and making two key aerials as Baylor’s pass defense and offense clicked.
Fdr Johnson 61 of Hasse fell from a pecan tree Sunday and broke a leg. He was taken to a Brownwood hospital for treatment and progress toward recovery is reported satisfactory.
Post Office at Comanche offers faster air mail with two pm deposit. Mail sent to New York, Chicago and Los Angeles arrives next morning, and to other major cities by 6 pm next day. Postmaster J R Eanes confirms Fort Worth connections in the evening airmail runs.
Mayor MO F. Hoff urges renewed Red Cross memberships during the Comanche Chapter Roll Call running from Tuesday November 12 through Thanksgiving Day. Past workers, who shifted from solicitation to relief work, highlight the fund-raising drive that supports year round aid for accident disaster and disease victims.
Comanche High School Indians travel to Stephenville to face the Yellow Jackets Monday at 3 39 pm. Stephenville former Armistice Day rivalries with recent 2 0 win over W C Stripling and a 22 0 loss to Corman set them as favorites. Indians seek first conference victory as Drum Corps and Pey Squad join the trip.
A paving contract for the 10 mile No 10 Gap between Stephenville and Dublin is to be let soon, with grading and binding underway. Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce official Charles C. Cotten reports engineers expect a contract to pave the full Stephenville to Dublin mile section after grading and drainage work finishes, with start not before seven to eight months.
The annual Red Cross Roll Call will begin Tuesday in Comanche and run through Thanksgiving Day. George G Smith, the roll call chairman, says the drive aims for the largest canvass ever, with many local ladies enlisted to minimize workload and ensure broad participation.
A new poultry business began in Comanche opposite the First Station near the J F Morris Store. W F Hicks R R McDonald and L L Lanford of Blanket organize the firm in 1921 to handle turkeys and buy all kinds of produce for the Southwest Poultry Association or outright.
The Comanche Chief advertises an election offering over $5,000 in prizes including a 1936 Chevrolet Coach valued at 785 dollars and more than 2,250 dollars in cash. It urges candidates to enter now as subscriptions earn votes with a daily campaign office open until 9 p.m. The notice highlights easy rules and a wide field of major cash rewards to attract entrants.
Farmers signers and other wheat growers are urged to attend in Comanche on November 8 or 9 to sign a 1996 29 wheat adjustment contract. The program follows the 1932 plan with changes requested by farmers and allotment committees. Old signers have their records and must map their 1935 crop with County Agent J A Barton. The one year base uses 1932 acreage. Continued on last page.
Most firms plan to remain closed on Armistice Day November 11 with no formal petition. city schools will also close per Superintendent Bramlette. Many will join the football team to Stephenville for a game against the Yellow Jackets. The Post Office will close, while rural and star routes proceed as usual.
J. D. Bramlette notes Texas public schools have a chance during Centennial Celebrations to honor the Texas flag and state history. The History Department sponsors brief sketches of great men and events. The first school program is set for November 8 at 2 p.m. on the High School Campus with the High School Band, invocation by Rev. Wilson, and introduction and recognition.
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