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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1935
Page
1
Santa Claus will arrive in Comanche next Saturday to greet children from across the county. Hilton Burks says the event includes decorated stores, vaunted lights, and gifts for local youngsters with Santa promising to return each Saturday until Christmas if welcomed.
About 150 farmers met at the Court House to decide the County Agent issue. Minutes show 1481 favored retaining Agent Barton and 119 opposed, a 92 to 8 percent majority. Judge MacCharen urged impartial settlement as the New Deal contest at hand adds excitement but remains uncertain.
Four county commissioners met at Comanche to urge the A M College Extension to decide if J A Barton should remain as County Agent in 1926. They rescinded a November 12 action and proposed leaving the decision to qualified county voters. A motion to pay 300 for travel expenses for a new agent was defeated.
Dr. Randolph Clark 91 founder of Addman College that became Texas Christian University died Friday at his daughter’s Dallas home after weeks of illness. A Fort Worth educator and former prohibition party gubernatorial candidate, he helped launch a school with his brother Addison after Civil War service. Memorial services followed in Fort Worth. Born August 15 1844 in Harrison County near Marshall he settled in Fort Worth in 1870 and taught. He married Fla Lee in 1869.
Comanche County officials warn residents with out-of-county vehicle registrations deprive the county of revenue. They note license fees are largely retained locally, except in large counties where a portion goes to the state. The court says buying a new car outside the county costs funds for local upkeep.
Tarleton lists promotions this week naming James Wilkerson as Platoon Sergeant and Lewis Cunningham Jr as Sergeant. Both are seniors at the college and hail from Comanche.
The Ray Howell Players return to Comanche for the remainder of the week. They opened Thursday night November 28 with Love Em and Leave Em, and ladies were admitted free.
The Texas railroad commission approved a twice daily Abilene to Waco bus schedule operated by Gus Fowler with nine towns included. Starts November 26 using seven buses, two Buicks and a Pierce Arrow. First direct connections for Gatesville Hamilton Comanche. Timetables show departures from Abilene at 7 am and 3 pm and from Waco at 7 am and 2:30 pm with arrivals in Abilene by 12:40 pm and 9:15 pm respectively.
Mrs. Frances H. Perkins died at her daughter Mrs. M. M. Hitchcock's home in Comanche on Wednesday afternoon. Services were announced to be held at 2 30 PM Thursday at the residence with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Comanche High School hosts the County Championship football game against De Leon Bearcats at the Comanche Pall Park on Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p m. A large crowd is expected as Rand Drum Corps and Pep Squad perform. The all time series shows a long rivalry with mixed results from 1914 to 1984.
State WPA HQ renewed the Comanche schools gym project on the active list and said it could be funded immediately if the local community matches half the cost. Supt J D Bramlette said the board would consider the recommendation.
Frances Perkins secretary of labor and sociologist will speak at John Tarleton College Saturday morning at 9 o clock December 7. Perkins has long been active in labor issues since 1910 and held roles in the New York Consumers League the New York Committee on Safety and the New York Industrial Board.
Dublin Road to Fort Worth via De Leon closed due to Highway 10 surfacing work in Comanche County. Detour adds about seven miles to Dublin. Powell Motor Coaches rerouted through De Leon increasing travel time. Road likely closed for several months.
Federal funds totaling about 14000 dollars are approved by the Waco WPA office for a De Leon school gymnasium and auditorium. The city must match with roughly 8700 dollars and a bond election will be required.
About 200 bales of cotton have been ginned at De Leon this season with only 50 more bales expected. The town has a single gin, The Planter's Gin, operating in the area.
Hamilton High School Bulldogs defeated the Gustine Tigers 12 to 0 in a hard fought football game on Friday. Gustine's defense held strong but could not stop two Hamilton scores.
Seven cars of turkeys were shipped from De Leon for the Thanksgiving market. Six cars were shipped by Central Produce Company and handled by George McKinzie of Comarche with the De Leon plant. The remaining car was shipped by Western Produce Company.
Mr and Mrs Elton McCullough of Shamrock spent the weekend in Comanche visiting friends and sightseeing.
Comanche schools will recess for the rest of the week according to Supt J D Bremlett. Teachers will depart Thursday afternoon for San Antonio to attend the Texas State Teachers Association. High School faculty will attend. most grade teachers will too.
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