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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1934
Page
1
The Comanche fire department battled a two story residence on the Gage estate in Southeast Comanche, a loss of 500 dollars with no insurance. The vacant house was destroyed Tuesday night with unknown origin. Roy Raines planned to move in soon. Mrs. John Haynes raised the alarm.
W T Blount, manager of the Texas Louisiana Ice Plant, announced Lonnie Hicks won second place in a five state coupon book contest. Ed Otto of Pecos took first. Hicks earned 115000 points to Otto's 131000 with Comanche in Division A. Central Division led all divisions in book sales.
Local banks report higher deposits than a year ago with two Comanche banks totaling 646923.12 up about 100000 since October 1935. Nearby cities summarize sums: Gatesville 1884526.25 Clifton 420599.52 Dublin 509528.85 Rising Star 855165.18 Drady 745285.76 Blanket 39253.86 Coleman 932277.59 Gorman 789125.99 Hamilton 799586.29.
Comanche High School Indians clash with undefeated Stephenville Yellow Jackets on Armistice Day, 2:30 p.m. Monday. Stephenville boasts a 26 to 19 win over Eastland, with Strawn and Hamilton among recent opponents. Comanche seeks upset to threaten Dublin’s district lead.
Local ad lists numerous firms observing regular Sunday closing hours on Monday November 12. Businesses include Durham Pecan Co, W Kilpatrick Chief Dry Cleaners, Marchell's Beauty Shoppe, Texas Power and Light, City Bakery, Safeguarded by banks and insurers, and other shops across Comanche and nearby towns.
The annual Red Cross Roll Call starts Armistice Day Sunday and runs through Thanksgiving Day. J R Hanes, chair, says enrollment costs one dollar with fifty cents kept locally for charity. The Red Cross pledges relief across all races and nationalities and urges universal membership.
Five men received a total of 25 years in prison and two others got suspended sentences in District Court by Thursday afternoon. Charles Ables drew two years for burglary. Gilbert Amos five years on one burglary and two on another. Thomas Wilson seven years on one burglary and five on another. J D Cloud two years on burglary. J D Reeves two years on burglary. C F E Brooks was acquitted of burglary.
George S. Emert, a retired Comanche Rural Mail Carrier, recalls delivering about 3,000,000 pieces of mail from May 2, 1904 to his retirement on October 12. He notes stamps sold worth $10,000, 15,000 money orders totaling around $50,000, and a shift in parcel post rules from light packages at 16 cents per pound to heavier weights and lower base rates. He also recalls delivering varied items by automobile in recent years.
There will be an all day cemetery working with dinner on the ground at Board Church tomorrow November 10. Bring tools. There is plenty of work to be done. J. D. Pannell M. R. Stanton Newt Hall Committee.
Mr and Mrs J H Arthur spent the weekend in Dallas. The brief social note notes their travel and mentions no further events.
The Denton County highway strip on Highway 10 near Pilot Point was completed last week and turned over to the state highway department. Graveling and drainage work are finished, with no hard surfacing required by the contract though an asphalt surface may be added later.
In Gustine Texas a general election saw low turnout with fewer than 1500 county votes tallied by Thursday and eight statewide amendments trailing. Local banker J W Robinson reports over 1.25 inches of rain will boost early winter grass and turkeys. he notes Gustine expects similar turkey sales to last year as farmers improve finances and pay notes. Ed Palmer reports Gustine Mercantile Co. is about 25 percent better than last year with Christmas trade outlook strong and customer spending supported by crop revenue later.
Tax collection for the state and county began Saturday at the County Tax Collector's office after the roll was received from Austin. Prof. J. B. Layne of Comanche paid the first 1934 state and county taxes. November is the split payment month with a November 20 deadline for first half payments. If the first half is not paid by November 30 the full tax is due by January 31, 1935 to avoid delinquency and 10 percent penalty and interest.
The Thanksgiving turkey season opens today in Comanche per local buyers announcements. T. E. Majors of the Farmers Produce Company says the dressing plant will start operation shortly. The crop is about one third smaller than last year and prices are expected to be higher.
Rev John Donaho named pastor of Millery Methodist Church in Houston after approval at the Texas Conference annual session in Nacogdoches. The church serves 875 members. Donaho previously led Calvert Methodist Church for two years.
Miss Mary Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs Holmes and Billy Dillin son of Mr and Mrs Dillin both of Comanche are named on Daniel Baker College Brownwood honor roll for the first six weeks Holmes with three A s and two B s Dillin with one A and four B s according to college information.
Mr and Mrs W D Carroll of Corpus Christi spent part of last week and this is Comanche.
Area 4 Vocational Agriculture teachers gathered in Brownwood for a conference on November 6 with L N Miller of Comanche High School and P G Haynes state director delivering the opening address. Haynes noted VA department growth in Texas and urged continuation of government programs amid cotton price changes discussed by Alexander and area supervisor A J Spangler led by superintendents from several larger schools.
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