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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1938
Page
5
Open Letter to a Driver Who Speeds Through Our Streets
A concerned resident writes about a speeding driver who endangers a child on a street. The letter emphasizes that a child's life and future are more valuable than any car speed. It appeals to the driver’s empathy by recalling the child’s parents and the harm caused by reckless driving.
Interest Up In Lions Club Here
The Comanche Lions Club reports strong interest in membership and activity contests as it met Tuesday at the Ridgeway Hotel with eighteen members and four visitors. The group approved sponsor activities aiding schoolchildren eye testing and glasses, extended sympathy to Lion Henry Kemp, added E. E. Anthony, and outlined a points system and demerits for member participation and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lions Club
Ridgeway Hotel
Sammy Waisman
W. Z. Compton
Glenn Frazier
Bull Fletcher
J. D. Bramiette
Comanche
Brownwood Lions Club
Pat Howard
Charlies Marshall
Lion Henry Kemp
Fort Worth
E. E. Anthony
The
State National Bank
Local residents report weekend visits and family gatherings
Proctor Mr and Mrs R E Anders spent a year in California near Los Angeles. Iona Reddell of Dallas returned home after visiting her mother Mrs J Sweeden. Bush family visited in De Leon and Hico. Beattie hosted a basketball tournament Friday and Saturday. Numerous relatives and friends from De Leon, Van Dyke, Brownwood, Lampasas, Knox City, Dublin and Comanche shared weekend visits and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Anders
California
Los Angeles
Iona Reddell
Dallas
J. &. Sweeden
Ry! Bush
de Leon
R. F. Bush
the Sears
Dave
Beattie
Clifford Wilson
Theron of
van Dyke
P. E. Smith
C. A. Smith
Hico
Dempsey Smith
Donald Chisholm
Brownwood
Bell Norton
Alexander
Ernest
Annie Pinson
Lampas
C. A. Dunnam
Knox City
John Weeks
Ellis
Johnnie Baugh
Dublin
Roy Jones
Comanche
Will Holden
Calvin Holden
Birthday party honors Mrs E H Jones in Comanche
Mrs H E Waggoner hosted a Sunday birthday celebration for her mother Mrs E H Jones with a big dinner attended by Mr and Mrs Jones Grady and Hardie Jones and family. Fort Worth resident Oscar Manning visited Comanche while Vera Mae Edmondson traveled from De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Waggoner
E. H. Jones
Jone
Grady
Hardie Jones
Oscar Manning
Fort Worth
Vera Mae Edmondson
de Leon
Gilbert Dalton
Dublin
Comanche
D. Fpf
Veria
J. E. Kittrell
Big Lake
Ed Sanders
E. E. MecNatt
Port Arthur
Henry Durham
Emily
Brownwood
Proctor School News Reports Fall Activities And Honors
Students miss time due to harvest but return by term end as exams are completed and report cards prepared. Honor Roll lists include Nelda Harris Jo Ann Collingsworth Max Vincent Joyce Willis Joe Moring Orville Holland Vivian Hyatt J C Smith Betty Lynn Willis Patricia Pinson La Rue Holland Juanita Smith Frances Holland Joyce Davidson Juanita Ewing. Both girls and boys clubs report captains players tournaments and new members. Pep squad and school activities include a Halloween carnival and a 42 domino party with prizes. new buses and typewriters aid agriculture and typing courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Harris
Jo Ann Collingsworth
Max Vincent
Joyce Willis
Joe Moring
Orville Holland
Vivian Hyatt
J. C. Smith
Betty Lynn Willis
Patricia Pinson
la Rue Holland
Juanita Smith
Frances Holland
Joyce Davidson
Juanita Ewing
Proctor Girls
Eunice Smith
Frankie Trimble
Beattie
Duster Girls
Lamkin
Lamkin Gym
Centennial
Newbury
Alexander
Erath County
Nellene McCurdy
Shilo
Ollie B. Gandy
Edna Hill
Marjorie Pettijohn
California
Edward Carleton
Lingleville
Colony
Eastland County
Sidney
W. R. Huckaby
Blanket
Howard Whitfield
Dorothy Purvis
R. D. Lee, Jr
Sidney FFA Students Win Merit Certificates
Sidney FFA members Mike Bagley Troy Caraway Larry Walker Glenn Statum J D Evans Dwight Lane Lynn Douglas and Ralph Caraway received F F A merit certificates per A J Spangler Area IV adviser of John Tarleton Agricultural College Certificates of merit support F F A degree advancement The award covered a one act play Julian Carr of Priddy earned a PF F A merit certificate for terrace line establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bagley
Troy Caraway
Larry Walker
Glenn Statum
J. D. Evans
Dwight Lane
Lynn Douglas
Ralph Caraway
Sidney
A. J. Spangler
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Spangler
Future Farmers of America
Julian Carr
Priddy
Wyly Family Leaves for California to Start New Life
Leonard Wyly and his wife with their 15 year old daughter and 12 year old son left Comanche on Sunday for Southern California. They plan to settle there after a weekend visit with uncle C. N. Wyly. Previously they lived near the Gustine road, ten miles from Comanche, and drove their own car and trailer through Brownwood and El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wyly
Comanche
California
C. N. Wyly
Gustine Road
Brownwood
el Paso
History of Local 10.O. F. Lodge Cited By Russell
L. B. Russell traces the origins of Comanche Lodge No. 165 IL OOF, noting its 1873 institution and 1874 charter, listing January 1875 officers, past grands, and degree structure. He mentions notable Texans affiliated with the Order and reflects on his own long membership dating to 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Lodge
Russell
L. B. Russell
Comanche Lodge No
B. F. Wright
Noble Grand
J. R. Fleming
Charles E. Williamson
Texas Republic
F. R. Lubbock
Texas
Confederate States
Anson Jones
Republic
Peter W. Gray
Supreme Court of the Republic
Willard Richardson
Galveston News
Comanche Lodge
Comanche Lodge of Odd Fellows
Peanut Festival Opens at Gustine Weekend Event
Gustine hosts the Peanut Festival with a Friday minstrel and vaudeville show. Door prizes reward largest family, farthest traveler, and a special attraction. Dublin Municipal Bank troupe attends. Saturday parade, free auditorium program, lunch fundraiser, talks, baby examinations, band, rodeo, and prize coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. Miller
Dublin Municipal Bank
Howard Payne vs Abilene Christian College in Brownwood
The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets host Abilene Christian College in Brownwood on Friday night for a Texas Conference championship decider. Howard Payne is undefeated and defending champions, while Abilene Christian College has one loss and is ranked near them, with a potential upset bid expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
Abilene Christian College
Brownwood
Texas
Yellow Jackets
Abilene
Perpetual Motion Farm Through Balanced Livestock and Crops
A farm keeps twelve month operation by integrating livestock and poultry with crops. Beginners should start small with dairy cattle or sheep, use pasture and roughage, and choose finishing or milk production based on available feed. The piece argues a balanced system improves efficiency and profits over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hancock
Erath County
East Texas
Fort Worth Visitors and Local Moves Highlight Week
Roch Miss Vesta Davis of Fort Worth spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Will Davis. Lavina Rogers of Downing visited her grandparents the Champions. Rev Festus Preston returned from work to spend Sunday with family. Damp weather slowed peanut harvests. Mrs Ship Carnes moved household goods via Burks Transfer to the Wilkerson home on Sidney Street as Harris family moved to De Leon. If you have anything to move call Burks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Davis
Fort Worth
Will Davis
Luther Rogers
Lavina Rogers
Downing
A. J. Champion
Festus Preston
Ship Carnes
Burks Transfer and Storage Company
J. C. Wilkerson
Sidney Street
H. L. Harris
de Leon
Lephone Burks
Texas Central Highway Association Formed at Waco
The Central Texas Highway Association formed at Waco aims to complete highway gaps in Texas with Hilton Burks of Comanche as president and twelve vice presidents from various counties. Harry Hines of the Texas Highway Commission urged a multi year federal farm to market road program and criticized reduced federal aid. Julian Montgomery said $400 million is needed over twelve years to fill gaps and rehabilitate roads, with $11.5 million sought for 123 projects in 101 counties. He noted $28 million in ongoing contracts this year, and stressed 1 percent of federal aid must go to roadside development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Central Texas Highway Association
Waco
Hilton Burks
Comanche
New
Highway Association
Brownwood Banner
Howard Kilpatrick
Harry Hines
Texas Highway Commission
Congress
Var
Ious
Hines
Texas Good Roads Association
Julian Montgomery
PWA
Montgomery
State Highway Department
Mrs Lottie Card Visits Comanche Sisters
Mrs Lottie Card is in Comanche for an indefinite visit with her sisters Mrs John Cunningham and Mrs Hilton Burks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Card
Comanche
John Cunningham
Hilton Burks
Freeman kin visit in Comanche over weekend
Mrs. W. J. Freeman of Gorman spent the week end in Comanche with her son O. L. Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Freeman
Gorman
Comanche
O. L. Freeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nterriday
Bense
Lions Club
Clyde House
Edland Fagan
Out of Town
Proctor
Proctor School News
R. A. Luker
Carl Barry
Hallowe'en
Ben Lee
MR. Van-Brunt
John Deere-Van
VATOR
Comanche Milling
Johnson
Bermuda
Sidney Ffa
Gustine
Howard Payne
T. C. Richardson
Breeder-Feeder Association
Durham Bros
Raleos
New Asia
Jim Magness
Southwest Motors
West Baker St
Brownwood, Texas
Firestone
Dhifer’s
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