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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
2
A local column extols thrift as foundational to wealth and urges self denial. It praises Superintendent Bramlette for strengthening ties between Comanche Public Schools and rural schools, easing transfers, and boosting enrollment. It also notes economic shifts, drought resilience, and community concerns from taxes to local crops and sports support.
The piece argues that citizens should be pursued for due taxes and that counties rarely collect delinquent funds, suggesting a law change to empower collectors. It notes Comanche County’s neglect of tax collection and records the destruction of the Albin home in the Fleming community with Grandma Albin losing household goods and canned goods.
Hazel Deli Singers attracted many visitors from nearby communities on Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs G D Haggard and sons visited relatives in Comanche Friday. Wiley Smith and family of on visited relatives here Sunday. Scooter Gatlin spent the weekend with home folks. William Burkeen is hospitalized in Dublin with a cut foot. Miss Bobbie Palvado departs Friday for Houston to enter as a high school junior.
The Proctor Methodist Church urges all members to attend Sunday worship. Church School opens promptly at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time with a studied lesson. Sermons scheduled for 11 a.m. and 7 15 p.m. led by Minister George G. Smith.
Writ issued by the District Court of Comanche County Texas dated September 7 1936 directs the sheriff to publish a writ and return showing execution of orders for partition among several owners in agreed proportion. The document bears the clerk BEN WILHELM seal and office in Comanche Texas with a court date set for the next term.
The ad touts Black-Draught as a remedy for sluggishness caused by constipation. It claims prompt relief and a refreshed feeling, noting that for nearly a century thousands have relied on the product for a better day’s work and improved well being.
A notice from the McKinzie Hotel advertises affordable meals served family style just off the southeast corner of the square. It promises well cooked food with a variety of choices and does not require advance notice to dine. The hotel also offers clean beds and rooms at reasonable prices.
Andrew Roberson as Administrator of Hasse Texas lists 80 acres three miles northeast of Comanche with 30 acres cultivated, a house, a well and other improvements.
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