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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
7
Goldthwaite voters choose a municipal light plant by 222 to 154 in a Tuesday election. The plan proposes a high line from Goldthwaite to Lometa to connect with the LCRA system, replacing the current supply by the Community Public Service Company.
The Comanche County Grand Jury resumed a three day term and returned indictments including murder charges against 19 year old Frank in the death of J D Couch Sr. It ordered officials to prosecute operators of gambling devices and to close venues deemed public nuisances.
Indian Creek Sunday School and evening singing were dismissed Sunday morning and night because of heavy rains.
The 1941 Mattress Program extends the income limit from 400 to 500 dollars per family and allows up to three mattresses per household. Additional members raise the limit by 50 dollars per person above four. Applications will be accepted December 11 from 1 30 to 5 00 pm at listed community centers across the county with centers to assist in filing.
A memorial poem submitted for the late E. H. Jones of Comanche. The piece honors courage gentleness and faith, recalling Daniel Moses and promising eternal friendship after life.
The article notes the CCC no longer serves relief and now admits youths with good character and employment intent. It highlights a large fleet of equipment, extensive training in mechanics, automotive work, and other defense related skills. Beginning January 1, unrelated dependents will see monthly pay reduced and saved amounts returned on discharge. Applications for January enrollment are urged through county welfare workers.
The sixth grade formed a class club with officers including President Sara Lou McCarrol Vice President Peggy Edmon son Secretary Bobbye Carpenter Treasurer Richard Armstrong and Reporter Eloise Marshall. The president named committees and meetings will occur weekly.
Mexico Oleg Kennedy spent Thanksgiving holidays near Valley Mills with relatives. D E Wiggins of Houston visited his uncle here the first part of last week. Billy Bryan and J H McCamey of Edna Hill spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr and Mrs John Richardson.
The county’s AAA committee reports 788 mattresses completed by 816 women and 802 men across 15 centers benefiting 788 families at 50 to 60 cents each. With 1080 total applications, 292 remain. 73 more mattresses received since last report reduce remaining to 219. Program aims to finish before next month and start 1941 efforts.
Superintendent Robert W. Sneed announced an invitation basketball tournament at Hasse Gymnasium on December 5 6 and 7. Strong county and neighboring teams have entered with final entries due December 2. Trophies and awards will go to winning teams and outstanding players.
Bible School and Communion every Sunday at ten. Preaching on the first and third Sundays at eleven in the morning and on Sunday nights at seven. Pastor Cc. C. Klingman.
Poultrymen advertise Brightman's Hi-Lo Egg Mash for hens at 1.65 dollars per hundred, marking a newly promoted feed price.
An engagement announcement was made at a November 21 dinner at Meileen Frazer’s home honoring Miss Marshall. The carded invitation revealed the couple’s December 14 wedding date with a pink and white chrysanthemum alter and blue pink heart place cards.
El Talley and family of Sherman spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Talley. Kenneth Baggett of Ackerly and Mrs. Jack Morris of Waxahachie visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baggett for Thanksgiving.
John A Rae Meee iB At wakdmen John Howard Sawyer and Mrs Frankie Adams Williams of Dallas wed Saturday morning at the groom's mother's home in Waxahachie. Rev T H Burton officiated. Attendants included the bride's daughter Audrey Ellen Williams of Dallas and the bride's mother Mrs F E Adams of Comanche. After a trip to New Orleans and Natchez the couple will reside at 3324 Rankin Street Dallas. The bride attended Southern Methodist University. Sawyer attended Trinity University and has lived in Dallas for years.
Beattie Mr Cgan and Misses Farrow and Shields returned from their homes Monday to resume their school work after the holidays.
Betty June Albin celebrated her ninth birthday with friends on November 21. Attendees included Carolyn Phillips Patricia Smith Frieda Cornelius Thelma Lou ham Louise Biggs Joan liams Mary Ruth Ligon Mary Albin Louise Martin Sue Yvonne Woods Margaret Proffitt Pepperee Vineyard Victor Dale Jackie Freeman Dorothy Williams Charlotte Howell Verny Modette Beatty and others as games cake hot chocolate and candy were served.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman former Comancheans marked their silver wedding anniversary in Austin on Sunday Attending from Comanche were Mr and Mrs Harry Melowsky The Hoffmans recently bought a new home at 3222 Gilbert in Austin
Misses Rachel Faulkner and Helen Lawson of Dallas visited relatives here over the weekend. Mrs. Myrtle White and son R. B. of Abilene visited here the latter part of the week.
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