Counties report mixed fruit crops on seven state tour
A party from Suez led by H. Martin traveled through Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma to assess crops. Reports show variable fruit yields with Comanche and Manche counties faring best, while Illinois apple crops were poor and northern growers face near city access. The group notes pine scale damaged apples and high costs to growers but some southern states enjoyed decent harvests.
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H. Martin
Suez
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Kan
Oklahoma
A. L. Thomas
Martin
B. F. Jesche and Son
Norman
Illinois
Paul’s Valley
Texas
Manche County
Comanche County
Uri
Cowhe County
Manche
Comanche Public Schools Set Opening For 1935-36
The Comanche Public Schools announce the 1935 36 opening Monday September 9 in all buildings and grades. Seniors report September 6 for classification and transfer credits review while other high school and grade pupils report September 9. Opening program Tuesday 9 10 am with music by Mr Howard and new faculty introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comenche Public Schools
E. D. Bramlette
Cotton allotments in Clark County under two exemption rule
J Wortham, Assistant Agent, reports Clark County 2200 farmers filed 1935 applications for cotton certificates. State Board approved 4 573 750 pounds for county, pro rated to base of .5608. County gained 1100 plus additional pounds due to correction factor, with many under two exemption. Continued on last page.
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College Station
Texas
J. Wortham
Manche County
State Board
Anche County
Washington
Wortham
Thenty
Asphalt Work To Be Finished Here In Ten Days
Pouring of asphalt on Highway No. 10 through Comanche began last Saturday and will be completed within ten days or two weeks as Park Huntington, Resident Engineer, stated. Rain halted work earlier this week and will delay progress until ground dries. The State Highway Department awarded Comanche water for the project from the Erath County line to the east in a contract this week.
Singers to Meet at Gustine September 22 at High School
The Comanche County Fifth Sunday Singing Convention will meet at the Gustine High School Auditorium on September 22. Mrs. R. E. Adcock invites everyone to attend and bring a well or lunch basket. Billy Hilley travels to Stephenville to arrange Tarleton entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Gustine High School
R. E. Adcock
Adcock
Comanche Plans Pre Centennial Exhibit With Historic Relics
Comanche prepares a pre Centennial exhibit for the last week of September encouraging residents to loan relics showing the settlement growth and development of the county. Committees will decorate windows and seek items from all Texas history. The Chief invites donations to the Comanche Chamber of Commerce for listing and publicizing the display.
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Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
State of Texas
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Reese to Head Local School in Comanche
Jim Eanes Reese, son of Mrs. Mattie Reese and nephew of Postmaster J. R. Eanes, was elected Principal of the local Grammar School by the Board of Education. Reese, a Comanche High School graduate with a BA and MA from the University of Texas, succeeds A. D. Pettit Jr., who enters A and M College this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Eanes Reese
Mattie Reese
J. R. Eanes
Manche
Board of Education
Reese
A. D. Pettit, Jr
A.& M. College
Young Reese
Comanche High School
University of Texas
Univeristy
Hasley Buys Local Cafe On West Side Square
Roger Hasley, a cafe operator for over 20 years, purchases Vas Cafe on the west side of the square from Vas Preston and takes active charge of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Hasley
Vas’ Cafe
Vas Preston
Hasley
Registration at John Tarleton to Begin in September
John Tarleton College will hold registration on Monday and Tuesday September 16 and 17. Classes start Wednesday, September 18, with a formal opening program September 21 at 9 o’clock in the College Auditorium. Receptions for Tarleton students follow, hosted by college officials and Stephenville churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarleton College
J. Thomas Davis
Tarleton
Stephenville
Davis Views on Amendments and Pension Tax
Senator E. M. Davis of Brownwood says he supports a sales tax to fund the old age pension, favors liquor sales only in unbroken packages, and backs county commissioners setting salaries for officials. He adds the tax is not preferred but necessary to finance pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Davis
Brownwood
Commissioners Court
Brownwood Bulletin
Postal Workers Adopt 40 Hour Week Change
The U S Postal Service reduces the work week from 44 to 40 hours to create more jobs. Rural carriers are not affected. Postmaster J R Eanes notes possible staffing at Comanche with Bill Durham becoming full time and a new substitute hired. Jim Guthrie will gain a part time helper at the Post Office Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Bill Durham
Jim Guthrie
Eanes
Rev. A. M. Fagan Observes Birthday and Renewal
Rev. A. M. Fagan of Comanche observed his 86th birthday and renewed his subscription to The Chief. He has followed this custom on his birthday for over 40 years, with a two day delay due to recent illness. He is recovering from a serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fagan
Comanche
Fagan
Comanche County Teachers Earn Degrees at Denton
Miss Mollie Grisham of Comyn and Miss Grace Brumbelow of Robinson Springs earned degrees at the summer school session of the Teachers College at Denton. The program drew 8255 students attendance reported for the session, reflecting a busy term for area educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Denton
Mollie Grisham
Comyn
Grace Brumbelow
Robinson Springs
Teachers College
Summe
Sipe Springs to Begin School Term on Sept 16
Sipe Springs School opens Monday September 16 with Superintendent W N Byrd confirming the start. The faculty includes Principal Curb and teachers Mrs John Henderson Mrs Slick Roberson Miss Ellie Winters and Mrs V Brewer. Byrd recently earned a BB S degree from McMurry College and Winters and Brewer also attended McMurry.
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Sipe Springs
W. N. Pyrd
Comanche
B. Ray McCorkle
Reid
Curb
John Henderson
Slick Roberson
Ellie Winers
V. Brewer
Byrd
McMurry College
Winters
Brewer
McMurry
Howard Payne
State Education Chief to Speak at Trustees Meeting
L. A. Woods, State Superintendent, will address the annual meeting of trustees and principals in the High School building Saturday at 10:00 AM. County Supt. B. Ray McCorkle urges all local boards and heads of schools to attend for information to aid community service.
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McCorkle
L. A. Woods
State Department of Education
B. Ray McCorkle
Pat Howard
J. D. Bramlette
Comanche
E. H. Boulter
de Leon
Walter Fritts
Miss Oval Gilstrap
Urgent plea for WPA project proposals in District 8
C H Harrison district director urges state and local officials in District 8 to submit rapid WPA project lists. Roosevelt sets Sept 12 deadline for proposals reaching Washington, with state office by Sept 6. District aims to provide jobs for about 8,700 people, detailing relief employables per county.
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Works Progress Administration
McLennan
Comanche
C. H. Harrison
Waco
Roosevelt
Washington
H. P
Harrison
Bosque
Corvell
Ellis
Erath
Hamilton
Hill
Hood
Johnson
Lampasas
Mills
Somervell
Abilene to Waco bus line granted permit
A permit to operate a daily bus line from Abilene to Waco was granted to Gus Fowler of Vernon Texas. Fowler stated the route will include Abilene Cross Plains Rising Star Comanche Hamilton Gatesville and continue to Waco via Highway 7 with one bus each way daily. Local hearings in Waco heard the need for passenger service as Comanche has lacked direct links since the Cotton Belt ceased operations over a year ago.
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Abilene
Waco
Gus Fowler
Vernon
Texas
Fowler
Railroad Commission
Ermission
Abitere
Comanine
Comanche
Cotton Belt Railroad
Cross Plains
Rising Stag
Hamilton
Gatesville
Mann Resigns as Secretary of State Succeeds
Gerald C Mann resigns from the Texas secretary of state post and R B Stanford is named his successor In Austin Friday Mann will join the State Planning Board as Washington representative earning 5000 annually The secretary of state post pays 2000 yearly Stanford previously served as attorney for the securities division Mann a former Southern Methodist University football star succeeds Col Paul Wakefield who was named an assistant Texas Centennial Commissioner under federal funds The new position pays 7500 a year
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R. B. Stanford
Oaco
Gerald C. Mann
Dallas
United Press
Austin
Mann
Washington
State Planning Board
Stanfeed
Secretary of State
Southern Methodist University
Col
Paul Wakefield
Eastland County Seeks Million for Lateral Road Improvements
Eastland County seeks a one million dollar PWA grant to upgrade lateral roads. The Commissioners Court announces plans to put every road in Eastland County into first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland County
PWA
Commissioners Court
First Bale Grown At Lamkin Ginned On August 31
The first bale of 1935 cotton at Lamkin was grown by Harrison Ellenburg on a farm east of Lamkin. It was ginned at Cartlton on August 31 at the Chambers Gin and sold to Nell Clark for $10.85. Ellenburg also received a $15 premium. The bale weighed 1362 pounds seed cotton and yielded 475 pounds lint.
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Lamkin
Harrison Ellenburg
Cartlton
Chambers
Nell Clark
Ellenburg
Comanche Readies Fall Picnic and Rodeo Weekend
Plans are set for a Comanche Fall Picnic and Rodeo on September 25 to 27. The event aims to attract thousands with a carnival of 20 concessions and two riding devices, plus athletic contests, livestock exhibits, a dance each night, and a 4-H and farm products display. Burgess Rudd handles inquiries and booth space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Burgess Rudd
Lions Club Hosts Ladies Night Tuesday in Comanche
The Comanche Lions Club will observe Ladies Night on Tuesday September 10 with the public school faculty as guests. District Governor P C Dodson of Decatur will attend as honor guest and address the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lions Club
William C. Chilton
P. C Dodson
Decatur
Edmondson Visits Comanche for De Leon Fall Fair
J. T. Edmongson of the De Leon Chamber of Commerce traveled to Comanche last week to promote the De Leon Fall Fair. The event is planned for October 9 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmondson
Comanche
DE Leon
J. T. Edmongson
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Bramlette
Atham
Brath
Gustine
Billy Hilley
Logal School
Pettit
John Tarleton
Davis
Woods
Nooress
Opeed
Area
Abilene-Waco
Gity
Wagman
Lions Club
Bette Davis
Geo. Brent
Randolph Scott
Kay Johnson
Wallace Beery
West Point OF the Air
Loretta Young
Chas. Boyer
Shanghai
Noel Coward
Sylvia Sidney
Herbert Marshall
Ritz Theater
FBI
Norman Foster
Evalyn Knapp
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