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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1936
Page
3
1936 edition notes Easter upcoming and 1873 establishment with J C Wilkerson as editor. Mentions I G Wyatt oil well on 409 acre Sipe Springs farm producing 1-5 barrels daily from six wells, revenue about 190 dollars monthly. Also reflects on taxes, farming talk, a Bible verse in Old English, and Farmers’ views on county agents.
The Comanche Chief reports spring scenes in Austin and Comanche with blooming towers and green hills. It lampoons flattery masked as compliments, cites snuff stock gains, comments on political parties, recalls run-away horses, and notes new stop signs in Comanche. It also shares reader opinions and praises the Chief as a top local newspaper.
Stephenville March 31 More than 200 prizes and awards are offered in the Tarleton Future Farmer judging contests to be held at John Tarleton College next Saturday. A Tarleton faculty donated Future Farmer trophy cup is the sweepstakes award and other rewards include cups banners watch fobs project markers station markers insecticides books merit certificates medallions and steel tapes. Early entries suggest a larger crowd than last year.
Reese's advertises Kodak finishing quality prints at reduced prices. The notice emphasizes lower costs while maintaining image quality, inviting customers to order photographs and prints through their service.
Sammy Waisman announces new spring merchandise arrival in this issue of the Chief with special April values. He recently returned from markets with a wide selection of goods for the store, inviting customers to buy radio batteries at Kipatrick's Hardware Store.
Supt J D Bramlette of Comanche Schools spoke to the Elementary Teachers Council at Howard Payne Thursday afternoon, stressing the broad scope and importance of elementary education. He noted standards for elementary teachers lag behind those for high school teachers and urged better preparation.
Local trader C. F. Williams lists low prices on pantry staples including 21 pounds of sugar for 1.00 and 22 pounds of pinto beans for 1.00. He advertises Oxydol 23c, sack meal 42c, sack flour 1800s? and various wares plus seed and fertilizer. He seeks trades for shelled yellow corn and offers top egg prices.
Job notice seeking boys and girls to compete for a balloon bicycle and 19 other valuable awards at Sutton Dudley Drugs. Event held today and Saturday, April 3rd and 4th. Visit the store for details.
County Court of Comanche County Texas grants letters testamentary on March 23 1936 to executor R R Kellum of Seymour Texas all persons with claims against the estate of E P Kellum deceased must present within legally prescribed time to be discharged by law
Twenty six friends and relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Will Davis home in Roch on Sunday to honor Mrs. Davis on her 63rd birthday. Family attendees included Buck Davis, Fred Stanley, Vesta Davis, Ella Langley, Savoy Langley, Aaron Davis and others. Visitors joined from Hasse, Proctor and Rising Star.
Miss Othyne Phillips marked her seventeenth birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by her sisters Beatrice and Katheryne Phillips. Afternoon games and a hike followed the meal, with guests including Vera Mae Moore Glynith Harris Louise Gore Katheryne Phillips Beatrice Phillips Laylon Rogers Gus Wilhelm Dori van Ferguson Marshall McDonald O B Phillips family and Mr and Mrs T O Rogers.
The Chief announces candidates for multiple offices in the Democratic Primary set for July 25 1636. Names include District Attorney WW Aitlen Harry Flentge County Judge Fr Bs Mccharen W T Houul County Attorney D P Parker County Clerk Hollis Burton Sheriff John Perse Wid Spivey Representative 104th District R A Luker B F Cadenhead Geo W Rollins Tax Assessor Collector E R Armstrong W Oo Sturk ie J S Lacy County Treasurer J M Davis Commissioner Precinct No 1 F L Little W P Graham H W Scott Commissioner Precinct No 2 L T Cunningham Sam Lewis Commissioner Precinct No 3 Clemons Luker F T Brandt R L Graham E W Bruner Justice Peace Precinct No 1 Geo C Wetzel.
The Chief announces a price deal paying 20 cents per dozen eggs. Subscriptions offer 5 dozen eggs for a year or 8 dozen eggs for the Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News. Subscribe at the Chief’s office before Monday, April 6.
The notice lists a church program with devotional at 10:00 by Bradley Hensley, Scriptural Teaching by R. Gi. Alexander at 10:15, Scriptural History by J. L. Isabel at 10:45, sermon by R. M. McGinnis at 11:15, board meeting at 12:00, talks on sin by L. D. Hornburg and W. M. Scott at 2:00 and 0, and The Remedy For Sin by Ed Wilson at 3:00. Also ad copy for Briten Tooth Paste at Reese’s and a subscription rate for the Chief.
A SPEEDS BAKER wood range is showcased at Kipatrick's Hardware Store, touted as the perfect new model. The display promotes its value to shoppers seeking a modern, efficient cooking range.
The family thanks friends for many kind acts during the illness and death of their father and husband. They gratefully acknowledge the doctors and nurses and offer prayers for blessings. Signed by Mrs. E. B Denny and Children and Grandchildren.
A short listing notes rubbing alcohol priced at a full pint 19 cents at Reese’s. The readable fragment shows the item and price in an old grocery or hardware context.
The Starrs express sincere thanks to friends and former patrons for their support as they move away from Comanche. They wish everyone success and regret leaving the town.
G. J. Lindsey, 80, long time Shiloh resident, died of pneumonia at a German hospital March 31. Interment was held Wednesday afternoon in Shiloh Cemetery with Elder Len Dalton officiating. Survived by widow and nine children all present. Elder Dalton to write a life sketch for next week's Chief.
A Virginia user praises Thedford's Black-Draught as effective for dizziness and headaches caused by constipation. The ad notes widespread use, payoff for adults and children, and a 25¢ price per package for the syrup form as a reliable vegetable laxative.
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