Court Underway in Temporary Quarters for Fall Term
District Court opens in temporary fixtures with Judge Cross presiding over non jury civil cases in the George lth building. Grand jury proceedings precede jury civil trials in the Cox building while a finance committee is named and county officials note budget concerns for extra quarters and court staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Coleman's Grocery
R. B. Cross
George Lth
Cross
Trict
H. W. Allen
Grand Jury
Smith Building
Lxing
Johnnie Gore
Door
N Cunningham
Riding
Samis
B. Ray McCorkle
Os Pisher
Owing
C. M. Moore
J. W. Dejohn
George Hulsey
Usen
Grand Y
Judge Crossyer
Comanche Launches Broad Building Boom Citywide
Comanche starts a major construction push with a new $185,900 court house project and rapid progress on a modern funeral home. NYA funded Band Hall, lake area residences, and multiple private homes plus garage and shop builds reshape the town.
Western Auto robbed of $100 here Thursday
Western Auto associate was robbed here Thursday taking about $100 from the cash drawer. The thief obtained the money in $1 and other bills. Owner Ray Evans says the robbery occurred between 11 45 and 1 30 and $15 in change was left or miscounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto
Ray Evans
Comanche Man Reunites With Brother After Fifty Years
Clayton brothers Dan and John Wallace Clayton, ages 64 and 83, met in Kansas where John works as a railroad engineer and Dan farms in Comanche County. It was their first sight in fifty years since Dan was 14 and John 33 at their last meeting. The reunion was joined by Mrs. Clayton and Otis Clayton, as well as Key, who drove from Comanche in a car for a three year visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Clayton
Comanche
Kansas
John Wal- Clayton
Dan
John Llnce
Clayton
Wallace
Ohn
Wallace Clayton
Arkansas City
Danyton
Comanche County
Otis Clayton
Key
Visitor from Texas Rangers Captain Hughes Dies
J R Hughes 84 former Texas Ranger died in Comanche en route from El Paso to Austin. He served 28 years, was appointed captain by six governors, and chaired the Citizens Bank of Austin board. He owned a major Tray County ranch and invested in Rio Grande Valley land later boosted by irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oegeeohn R. Hughes
Texas Rangers
el Paso
Austin
Majororge B. Black
Aptain Hughes
Aiger
King
Paso
Citizens Ostrial Bank of Austin
Tray County
Texas
Hughes
Rio Grande Valley
Col R H Eanes Weekend Visit In Comanche
Lieut Col R H Eanes and Mrs Eanes spent last weekend with Mrs Mattie E Reese and relatives in Comanche. He was a 1917 volunteer doctor in the medical corps and has served in France and China. He worked at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington for four years before a February transfer to Fort Sam Houston. His hobby is family history tracing Edward Eanes line back to 1723 Bristol Parish Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Eanes
Eanes
Mattie E. Reese
Comanche
Medical Corps
Regular Army
France
China
Walter Reid
Washington, D. C
Fort Sam Houston
Edward Eanes
Bristol Parish
Virginia
Red Cross Drive Set For Nov 1 Comanche County Plans Roll Call
Miss Elizabeth Kingsley of St Louis field secretary for the American Red Cross met County Chairman M Coleman and Roll Call Chairman Mrs John Reese as Comanche County prepares the annual Roll Call starting November 11 The quota is set at a minimum of 500 members The county officers include Mayor M Coleman as Chairman and E E Anthony as Vice Chairman and Treasurer with Mrs Robert Eaton as Secretary John D Waring Sr as Disaster Chairman and James Whiserson as Roll Call Publicity Chairman Additional roles are listed for Home Service First Aid and related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kingsley
St. Louis
American Red Cross Society
Comanche
M Coleman
John Reese
Comanche County
M. Coleman
E. E. Anthony
Robert Eaton
Home Service
J. R. Eanes
R. C. Graham
John D Waring, Sr
Roll Call
E. D. Cox
James Whiserson
Teachers Will Meet At Lake Eanes Monday
The County Educational Association will hold its second meeting of the school year at Lake Eanes Monday evening October 23. All teachers superintendents and principals are urged to attend and help make the meeting a success according to County Superintendent D. E. Howard. An interesting program is arranged and a social hour is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Educational Association
Lake Eanes
D. E. Howard
Howard
Howard Payne College Reports Largest Enrollment in History
Howard Payne College in Brownwood Texas enters its 50th year with a total enrollment of 733 students. The registrar reports 422 boys and 316 girls, surpassing the 712 students of 1938 39, with class breakdowns of 303 freshmen 195 sophomores 138 juniors 90 seniors and 12 special students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne College
Texas
Brownwood
Southwest
Howard Payne
Comanche High Juniors Host Magician Dr Gaffney
The Comanche High School junior class presents master magician Dr Gaffney in a two hour show in the school auditorium on Thursday night October 26. The performance begins at 7 45 with 10 and 20 cent admission and features numerous illusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
Comanche Higa Senoo
Indians Meet Mavs Today At Eastland
The Comanche Indians face the Eastland Mavericks in a District 12-A game at 2 45 this afternoon in Eastland. Each team has one loss, and the loser will be near elimination from the championship race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indians
Eastland Mavericks
Eastland
Indians
Mavericks
Frazier
Barbee
Davis
Louder Mils
Comanche
Pate
Carnes
Wetzel
Furse
Sidney to Host Joint Homecoming October 29
E C Seay announces a large homecoming at Sidney with cooperation of the Methodist Baptist and Church of Christ congregations. The new Sidney Methodist Church will be dedicated as all churches join in services. Governor W Lee O'Daniel is invited and there will be dinner on the grounds for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
E. C. Seay
Church of Christ
Seay
Comanche Indian Sticker Sale Ahead of Eastland Game
Fans are urged to buy Comanche Indian stickers at The Chief ahead of the Eastland game. Proceeds support local activities and team events. Spots may be limited and availability is expected to end before kickoff.
Texas lawmakers debate permanent pension fix
State lawmakers in Austin respond to Governor O Daniel's plan for a temporary pension solution. Metcalfe urges a permanent cure, while others urge cooperation on tax bills, oppose a sales tax, or offer mixed support. Public sentiment ranges from stern opposition to cautious backing ahead of potential special sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O'Daniel
Penrose Metcalfe
San Angelo
State Observer
Austin
Frank Howington
Comanche
E. H. Thorton
Galveston
Clinton Small
Amarillo
Joe Hill
Henderson
Texas
Huey Long
REA Equipment Show Scheduled Here December 7 8
The Comanche County Electric Cooperative holds a two day REA Farm Electric Equipment Show on December 7 and 8 with a moving exhibit, tents, and equipment for farm use and home appliances. Extension agents and local cooperatives assist in demonstrations of electric motors, washing machines, and lighting fixtures for farm families in multiple counties including Comanche Hamilton Erath and Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Electric Cooperative
United States
State Extension Service
Hamilton
Erath
Rural Electrification Administration
J. R. Cobb
REA
Extension Service
Kathryn Harris
REA Home Economist
Atest
A. C. Thomas
Brown
Eastland
Mills
Erath Counties
Comanche
Hood
Callahan
Coryell
Bosque
Lampasas
Stephens
Comanche County producer hits 36 barrels oil daily
The Shrum and Sipe Springs oil fields in Comanche County show activity with new wells, including a 36 barrel daily producer on the Smith tract owned by George E. Smith and J. W. Smith. No. 7 G. E. and J. W. Smith by Choate & Armstrong completed for 36 barrels daily at 612 32 feet, seven miles SW of Rising Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrum
Sipe Springs
Comanche County
Smith Tract
George E. Smith
Comanche
J. W. Smith
Fort Worth
G. E
Choate & Armstrong
Rising Star
Lampasas County
Gallagher & Lawson
Robertson
Lampasas County School Lands
Choate & Armstrong No
Love Shufts
Comanche Erath Scouts Rally Set in Dublin
Brownwood area scout officials announce a Comanche Erath Boy Scout Rally and Court of Honor to be held in Dublin Thursday night October 26. Roy B. Nefford chairs the Court of Honor with Rev. E R Gordon and W E Sparks aiding. numerous Scoutmasters and local adults are listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirk
Brownwood
Comanche
Dublin
Roy B. Nefford
E. R. Gordon
W. E. Sparks
H. M. Cauley
W. W Heatly
Sipe Springs
E. W. Eargle
Gustine
Stephenville
J. R. Eanes
J. B. Burton
A. F. Cox
EB. S&s. Fagan
J. H. Arthur
Gilmore Durham
L. C. Cleveland
Dal Howard
Sidney Eagles Edge Blanket High 13 12 in Pecan Valley clash
Sidney Eagles defeated Blanket High Tigers 13 to 12 in Blanket. The Eagles tied the game at 12 with a late touchdown pass and then ran in the extra point to seal the victory as Blanket drove to the goal line in the final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanket High Tigers
Sidney Eagles
Pecan Valley
Blanket
Tigers
Sidney
Armistice Day football games move to Dublin and Comanche
Armistice Day falls on a Saturday this year with stores unsure about hours. Local Legion leader J. H. Arthur gathered business opinions Thursday. In past years Comanche and Dublin played on Armistice Day. this year the Dublin game is Friday and Comanche plays Saturday. The decision for Comanche’s plans will be announced in the next Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Arthur
American Legion
Dublin
Burglars Enter Five Homes Here Monday Night
Burglars broke into five Comanche homes Monday night, targeting Armstrong Cox, Clara Slack, Herbert Williams, Tom Helmsley, and W L Tatum. Cox and Slack homes were entered via window screens, Williams via a French door panel. missing items varied with each house, several sites found ransacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Cox
Clara Slack
Herbert Williams
Tom Helmsley
W. L. Tatum
Cox
Slack
Williams
Mr. Williams
Helmsley
Tatum
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B. Barret
Foreman
Coman
H. Sehnam
J. M
Ae Energy
C. E. Anson
W. T. Carruth
Leon
W. J. Fritts
New Court House
Court House
William M. Bellville
W.P.A
Comanche Funeral Home
Sidney Street
Band Hall
Comanche High School
NYA
City Lake
J. C. Biggs
Brownwood Highway
Ike Phifer
Oswell Brightman
Frank Phifer
Phifer
Bartlett Edmondson
C. M. Edmondson
Williams Garage
Dewey Williams
Highway 10
London
E. S. London
Louisiana
Walter Barret
Lapt
J. R. Hughes
Col. R. H. Eanes
Red Cross
C.H.S
Metcalfe
Daniel
O'Daniel
Howard Smith
Sulphur Springs
Rep
C. L. Harris
Spur
Otis Lock
Zavaila
R. A. Fuchs
Brenham
G. C. Morris
Greenville
A. S. Broadfoot
Bonham
Danie
H. T. Brown
Jacksonville
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
O’daniel
Texas Producing Wells, Inc
National Bank of Commerce Et al of Houston
C. R. Cox
G. A. Roch Et al
Hilburton O] Well Cementing Co
Loraine Oil Co
Mary L. Laquey
G. J. Frazier
Max
Thelma Keeter
O. Puller Construction Co
J. B. Haynes
Mattie Haynes
Opal Brownlee
Bud Brownlee
Geo. F. Mahon
Frank ™. Allen
Don Smoot
Wilhiemina Smoot
Denislle Massingill
Nora Lewis
Mar
M. C. Laughlin
New Majestic Theatre
ALL Marines
Helen Mack
Donald Barry
Billy Hopalong Cassidy Boyd
Priscilla Lane
Joan Garfield
Bert Wheeler
Marie Wilson
Cowboy Quarterback
Wallace Berry
Chester Morris
Thunder
Virginia Grey
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