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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1938
Page
2
Comanche County leaders discuss pension checks and welfare labor, with forecasts of job impact and road projects. The Rising Star Fair cost and fundraising are recalled, local editorials urge caution in funding, and public figures in Hamilton and Santa Anna feature in brief items.
A brief item notes changes in feed for cows to support cereal production during the looming conflict. Officials emphasize adapting agriculture to sustain livestock as war concerns rise.
The Scurry County Times reports the first Belle weevils found in the county. Experts warn that with the new infestation the county’s production may be reduced by half within a few years.
A Fort Worth observer reports a tense pedestrian exchange at a service station about danger at a route through Comanche country and safety for travelers. The item weaves in biblical quotes, farming tips from A&M College, local market notes, bond plans for Putnam water, and reflections on life’s best years and Columbus Day observations.
The article quotes an 1884 issue noting prices for cotton, chickens, eggs, butter, corn and oats. It contrasts past and present, suggesting a timeless search for universal harmony beyond today’s horizon.
Mrs. Marshall Barcroft faced jury service when summoned by postal card in Austin. The judge was startled by her name and she was excused, earning a front page write up in the Austin American. Other items include opinions on family life and local politics and a recap of ex governors living in Texas cities.
Residents of Baird approved 160000 in revenue bonds for a municipal light plant by 200 to 127. The plan includes a 74000 WPA grant and a 91000 federal loan. The vote drew loud cheers and the city siren as the race set records for intensity. The piece ends with proverbs about appearance and professionalism.
The Comanche Eagle reprints regional items including other papers. Comanche merchants urge shoppers to buy local for better prices and quality. Local residents Grady Williams and family visit in Comanche while W. Z. Compton and son tour the State Fair in Dallas. Mrs. Tate and Elizabeth visit Denton and Fort Worth. other weekend trips include Austin and Shreveport.
A digest of varied items notes a saying that will yields a path to action and a girl’s self reliance as Massachusetts enacts heart balm limits. It jokes about a colored boy and egg production while recalling presidential fates at twenty year intervals starting 1840.
Mr and Mrs Winston Couch and Lloyd Henderson of De Leon spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Ernest Carpenter. Fort Worth visitors offered blood for a transfer at a Fort Worth hospital. Attendees included R D Polston Willie Jack Thomas Carl Stewart Roy Rambo J B and L S Brymer. M Marshall of Stephenville visited Comanche with his parents. Clint Griffith and Stewart Harrison of Fort Worth stayed in Comanche with Weir don Preston. E R Wright and family attended a Wilson singing convention and reported a good turnout. Mrs John Kimble of Gorman visited her mother Mrs W F Durham. Troy Cauley of Washington DC left to attend business in San Angelo. Mr and Mrs Sammy Waisman spent the weekend in Dallas on business. Mr and Mrs Andrew Isham of Coleman visited in Comanche with relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman spent the weekend in Austin with their sons Leo and Harold Hoffman were in Dallas with the 110 piece Longhorn Band at the State Fair. Mr and Mrs Carl McNutt of Coleman visited Doc McNutt Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Grace Kilpatrick of Cisco visited their father W W Lowe in Comanche. Bishop Harry Moore of Dallas preached at St Matthews Church. Colonel N H Hall and John D Waring left for California. Mrs H Thompson of Star Be and Mrs I A Herring of San Angelo visited Comanche. Mrs Marshall Barcroft of Austin spent the weekend here. Nell Webb returned from Houston after months away. J P Lee, ill at home, remains in serious condition.
Comanche County invites bids at the County House Comanche Texas until 10 am October 31 1988 for one or more Caterpillar No 12 Auto Patrols with 12 ft blade and power pump plus a second hand Caterpillar Diesel Tractor as part payment. Warrants up to 4907.10 will be issued serially last maturity April 15 1943 at 6 percent interest semi annual. County Judge R S McCharen reserved to reject all bids.
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