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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
1
About a hundred sheep and goat raisers met Monday afternoon in Comanche to sign up for a state program. They must submit applications by Sept. 14 and mail them to the County Agent. Prices: ewes two dollars and nannies one dollar forty for goats.
The Comanche County cattle plan reports 12 478 cattle listed for sale by September 4 with about 000 head accepted and condemned. Expected totals approach 14 000 head with average prices around 12 to 14 dollars per head, totaling near $200 000. Community chairmen are appointed to schedule inspections and signups close September 12.
Texas political calendar outlines key dates from September to November. Notable items include Sept 10 certifying state executive committee results, Sept 11 state convention in Galveston, Sept 24 last day for independent and nonpartisan candidates to file, Oct 17 start of absentee voting, Nov 6 general election day, and Nov 21 board canvass of returns.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson on Tuesday submitted a bill to the Legislature to remit penalties and interest on delinquent taxes as of August 1, 1934. The proposal covers state, county, and other political subdivisions except cities, with a 1 percent penalty if paid by March 31, 1985, rising to 6 percent after October 20, 1986. Efforts aimed to bring the bill before the House for passage.
Announcement notes Doe McNutt a local barber purchased the George Wetzel Barber Show and assumed control Monday. Wetzel will remain at his former stand while McNutt, previously with Marshall’s Barber Shop for about eight years, begins new ownership.
According to announcement F A Catalivan has taken charge of the Post Neon Service Station. My Divan was formerly connected with the Bporan Chevrolet Co. The change took effect on September 1.
Comanche High School opens football season September 14 at Breckenridge against the High School Buccaroos. Coach Pat Cagle faces a light, inexperienced squad after Breckenridge altered the date, leaving seven days to prepare. Henry Huffman and Walter Durham lead the Tamsanthe team, which must replace eight graduates and rely on younger players.
Tom Wortham of Waco is appointed the new Comanche County cotton adjustment agent. He succeeds Tolbert Patterson who resigned to return as Mullin Public School superintendent. Wortham will work from the county courthouse with J A Barton as supervisor. The cotton office is temporarily on the third floor grand jury room with C D Statum assisting. Wortham previously held a similar post in Waco before government transfer to Comanche.
Co manche resident Tobe Greer recently graduated from Texas Tech at Lubbock on August 24. He plans further study at Texas Tech to prepare for athletic director duties. Greer, Comanche High School alumnus, captained the local Indian football team and lettered in college football. He is the son of Mrs. J. C. Greer.
Comanche Cotton Yard reports faster ginning this season with 162 bales weighed by Thursday morning versus 111 on the same date last year. Public Weigher Denny expects a light crop overall. No peanuts have been weighed at the yard so far this season.
Mrs J P Howard and her daughter are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Jones at Winters.
H. C. Gracey an oil well operator was arrested at Rising Star by Deputy Sheriff W. A. Pate and charged with theft by bailee in Justice Waldrop's Court. Gracey was released on a $2,000 bond to await grand jury action.
R S MecCharen of New Hope, nominee for County Judge, visited Comanche on Monday and said he would move to town around January 1 for his new office. He and his wife have one daughter at home along with three other children elsewhere. he has farmed in the New Hope area for nearly 80 years.
The Gustine Chapter of the Future Farmers of America elected Wilburn Daniel as president Elwyn Lane as vice president Tom Jack Bolton secretary J W Williams reporter Dale Wilson treasurer Jack Allen farm watch dog and Tramage Gleaton parliamentarian A C Strickland is advisor and instructor. Objectives include father and son banquet full dues tomato hot bed fishing trip four members raised to state farmer grade a supervised practice program punctual attendance entry of three contest teams at district and state attend the State Convention enter literary contests merit certifications initiate green hands in chapel and two news articles per month.
Every hunter over sixteen must obtain a Migratory Bird Stamp. Stamps cost $1 at the local Post Office. Penalty for hunting without the stamp is a fine not over $600 or up to six months in jail.
Sidney Public School will open for work Monday September 10 with Supt J B Cooper stating preliminary exercises will be held Saturday at eight. County Superintendent elect B Ray Mc Corkle will speak. The goal for the new year is completing the affiliation for Sidney High School after nine units were obtained in the last session.
The Sabano School in the New Howe community opened Monday with fair attendance. Ernest Walton, principal, and Miss Ruth Howe assistant head the faculty. Walton attended summer school at A and M, while Howe studied at Simmons University. Both taught at the school last year.
Mr and Mrs J T Shook and children visited Kennedale and stayed with Mrs Layne and Mr Layne in Comanesca. They spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs J B Layne.
Gail Dudley of Dudley Tire announces John Reese is now connected with the firm. Reese, well known in Comanche and Comanche County, will serve as a combination man in the office and sale department as Dudley expands wholesale and retail operations. He invites local patrons to visit the new location.
The district convention of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters will convene in Brownwood on Thursday September 29. About 200 delegates and visitors from Abilene, Breckenridge, Stephenville and other towns are expected. The session starts 1 30 p m at the Elks hall on Lee Street with attendance promised by officials including John Lee Smith T M Gooch Jr Theo Yarborough and state Pythian leaders.
Rev and Mrs Sun Rey and Mrs A C Haynes attended the Methodist Centennial in San Antonio this week alongside Mrs T T Clemons and Misses Fugenia Gray and Callie West.
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