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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
4
For sale at auction in Sidney Texas on Saturday April 15 at 1 00 pm a 12 by 14 office building formerly the Dr Hilley Medical Office. Sold to the highest bidder for cash or terms Ira Hilley Sidney Texas.
Biggs Auto Parts and Service in Comanche Texas advertises a 1928 Chevrolet Coach a 1925 Chevrolet Coupe a 1927 Whippet Coach and a 1920 Six Speed International Truck with an invitation to call for a demonstration. JC Biggs is sole owner.
A Comanche Texas listing promotes a club deal offering six big magazines for 1.50 with any five chosen in addition to Pathfinder and a wide range of titles including Woman's World Mother’s Home Life Household Magazine and Farm Journal. The note credits Euell Rogers and lists many periodicals.
A Cemetery Working will be held at Indian Creek on Tuesday April 9th. The notice urges attendees to come early and pass through before noon. Also included is a sale notice for 2,000 pallets with 250 to 300 egg pedigree to be closed out next week by Homer Greenlee at D. & C. Hatchery.
Howard Kilpatrick Hardware Store announces a new stock of fresh full strength radio batteries ready for customers.
Williams offers coal oil five gallon for 40c flour 48 pound sack 1.60 oats 35c lard eight pounds 1.10 cream meal sack 65c coffee 100 percent pure per pound 17c garden seed five cents each or six for 25c pinto beans 9 1 2c per pound corn chops 109 pounds 2.30 big selection of horse and cow feed. also top egg prices and starter mash. D O Williams.
Senior play NERTZ will be staged in the high school auditorium on April 15 at 8:00 P M. Tickets are 10 and 25 cents and the production is by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Co of Chicago.
W H Huett advertises battery services at Gaddy's Filling Station on Sidney Road. Trade exchange at $2.00, recharge offered for Q5c, and battery rebuilding priced at $1.90. Call and see for repairs.
Drive to Frank Phifer’s Service Station for independent gas and oil kerosene naphtha greases and plenty of used parts. Also sold used tires and tubes. Located one block west of the square on Sidney Road near F F Clark’s Garage for parts. Come to see you.
Local item listing notes a large bundle or tablet of typewriter paver offered for ten cents at The Chief.
A church timetable lists 19:00 Devotional by J. D. Holmes. 10:15 The Bible Doctrine of Baptism and Lord's Supper by Rev. A. R. Watson. 10:45 The Bible Doctrine of Giving by Rev. Edwin Wilson. 11:15 Sermon by Rev. Ottis Cahill. 12:00 Noon. 1:00 Devotional and Song Service by Herman Jones. 1:15 Board Meeting. 1:45 Bible Doctrine of Missions by Rev. J. P. King. 2:15 Bible Doctrine of Soul Winning by Rev. R. G. Alexander. 2:45 Bible Doctrine of Consecration and Service by Rev. W. M. Scott.
Rev. S. J. Isham led the service as usual with a Sunday schedule. A farewell dinner for Eldred Dutton of Proctor was hosted by his aunt Mrs. Russell Nange at Cross Roads. Several local families visited relatives and spent time together across Baggett Edna Hill Cross Roads and Brownwood areas.
Advert shows dentists report success with Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy on severe gum cases. Money back guarantee offered by Wm. Reese Drug Co if it fails when used as directed.
Clifton Lusk and Mr and Mrs S P Robertson thank friends for kindness during illness of wife and daughter. They appreciate gifts and words of sympathy and offer blessings to all who comforted them.
During the illness and death of our darling little girl we thank friends for their kindness and the many beautiful floral offerings. May God bless each one of you. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ross, brothers and little sister.
A letter from Hugh Lacy thanking voters of Comanche for Tuesday's election win as Alderman. He pledges to repay their confidence with efficient service and expresses appreciation for the support.
Ambitious young people are invited to explore the training and placement services offered by Draughon's Colleges. Weekly opportunities include positions, incomes, or promotions as hundreds seek careers with these national institutions. Clip and mail for a copy and plan for a good position in coming months.
Personal mentions record M. P. Cain of Gorman visiting Comanche this week. De Leon Eastern Star members attended a meeting in Comanche, with Mrs. Joiner on official travel. Local residents and visitors include the Rogers, Insall, Smith, Bender, Joiner, Brightman, Tate, Dut ton, and others visiting or staying with families. A stroke struck “Uncle Fred” Jacobs midweek.
The Senate in Washington has turned into a road show with free admission drawing crowds far earlier than usual. Reporters describe the body as a circus and brawl while galleries fill to capacity each morning for roll call.
The report notes that January industrial production reached its highest January level since 1950 while most industries report rising sales and profits. Yet experts warn that fundamental conditions are unchanged and government spending sustains the economy despite about ten million unemployed and continued relief support.
The autombile facility record reached 36,000 deaths with pedestrians making up a large share. Most pedestrian deaths blamed on drivers, while 34 percent resulted from pedestrians’ own carelessness. Seventy seven?
New York City firemen battled a five story warehouse blaze that stocked tea after an early morning alarm. They used multiple hose streams as heated water poured through the tea packages into the gutter. Officials warn fires cause heavy losses and urge precaution and public safety checks.
Mrs Weldon Webb and her children from Ranger spent the weekend with her mother Mrs D C Bailey in town.
Byron A. Bussell of the State Department of Agriculture will speak to all cream producers Friday at 3 PM in the District Court Room. County Agent J. A. Parton urges attendance to hear plans for increasing sour and sweet cream prices.
In Comanche Harmony White Point and county communities the family of T. M. Edwards thanks friends for flowers gifts and tokens of sympathy during illness and death. Mrs. T. M. Edwards and children express appreciation and prayers for blessings to those who supported them.
Howard Kilpatrick's Hardware Store offers screen wire at budget friendly rates, inviting customers to shop for practical home improvement needs.
Blanket Mrs. J. B. Whitehead of Abi lene visited her niece Mrs. Haddon Ratto and family last week. A. A. Smith of Cross Plains visited his father J. S. Smith here. The Baptist Sunday School presented the play Lighthouse Nan in the school auditorium Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williford announce the birth of a daughter Monday April 1.
Friends of Mrs. M. E. Ware of the Bible community honored her Sunday with a surprise dinner. Each family brought a lunch and at noon it was served buffet style. Attendees included Alf Summers Newt Allen Tom Summers J Russell R Haddon Almer Kilgore Gertrude Maddox Eula Mae Maddox Faye Johnson Myrtle Russell Gene Russell Jim Williams Jim Blackstone and Jess Fagan among others.
Harry Mark Cauley of McGregor has accepted a position with the Sutton Dudley Drug Store. Herry Wiley has accepted a position with Kallina's Corner.
Mr and Mrs O J Light announce changes at Light's Café on Sidney Street. They will add new dishes and equipment to improve service and accommodate trade, expanding to include candies tobacco and confections alongside cafe offerings.
Bernard Riley thanks voters for support in City Election Tuesday with 319 votes. He expresses interest in Comanche and a wish to cooperate for community development.
Letter from R. B. Waldroy to city voters expresses gratitude for their support and offers to return the favor in any way possible.
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