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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
7
F. 7. Daniel, current mayor of De Leon and longtime Comanche County resident since 1900, manages a local lumber business offering low rates on lumber, building materials, paints and oils after twenty two years of serving the area.
Walter Egbert Bakery in De Leon has operated since 1928 offering bread cakes pies and pastries. The ad touts a complete line of quality baked goods at prices that match the high standard, labeling the business a good bakery in a good town.
A prominent nearby garage operated by J Jackson has served the community for eight years. Jackson, a seasoned mechanic, personally inspects every repair to ensure quality.
Not yet one year old and already in debt. Troy Morgan runs every store of Energy starting May 1 with a motto of service to all.
The Energy store run by W D Howell has since 1913 supplied groceries and goods to residents. Howell emphasizes a personal guarantee of satisfaction as a core promise of his business and merchandise quality.
The Service Station and Groovy Store at Pettit, owned by H. Seay since 1929, remains popular under the nickname “Where quality Prevails at Prices You Can Afford.”
Gustine Mercantile Co promotes new styles and good quality at fair prices. The Gustine store, founded in 1909, advertises modern funeral parlor services as part of its offerings.
A brief reader notice about Riley's Grocery in Comanche notes mixed expectations for the store, implying disappointment if customers trade there and suggesting a superior alternative. The fragment hints at customer sentiment toward the local grocery.
The State National Bank established July 1954 as successor to The First State Bank lists RE Anthony as President J F Ate as Vice President J W Moore as Cashier and E H Denny as Assistant Cashier with capital of $50,000 surplus and profits of $16,000 and deposits totaling $300,000. All officers and directors are local boosters for Comanche County’s progress.
Energy residents shared Sunday visits with relatives across multiple towns. The McGlothlins visited J E McGlothlin in Robersonville while Carl Rollins family and Pettit family joined J K Thompson. Fort Worth guest Claude McPhearson stayed with J M McPherson family. Willis Northcutt group and Cox children visited J M McPherson. Harper family moved to San Angelo. Virgial Watson and Board Church kin spent time with Tom Freeman family. Maggie Mae Cates visited Lu ther Thompson in Gustine.
Harmony Mr and Mrs O B Phillips hosted a Friday night birthday gathering for their daughter Miss Othyne Phillips. Several relatives from the community attended and joined in celebrating.
The B Fr Stone Drug Store known as The House of Quality has built a nine year reputation for high quality service. The name reflects consistent standards in all aspects of its operation and customer care.
R. E. Seay, a Newburg firm in business since 1927, invites customers to economize with prices on general merchandise. Native of Comanche County, Seay serves farmers and ranchers in the area with value and economy.
The Humble Service Station in Proctor, established in 1929 by native Comanche County citizen C C Guyger, presents a novel concept of service. The piece notes the brand’s slogan and invites patronage to understand its meaning.
In 1901 R W Higginbotham J M Higginbotham T J Williams and C P St Clair founded a Comanche department store that merged in 1917 into one company now led by T J Williams as President. The firm employs 26 locally and buys grain and peanuts from farmers in Comanche County.
Ella McBurney 81 of Zephyr died Sunday afternoon in Brownwood. Funeral services were held Monday at the Zephyr Presbyterian Church with Dr. R. Guy Davis officiating and interment in Zephyr Cemetery. Survived by seven children, 31 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. pallbearers listed.
Sunday School at 10 45 led by C H Donaho superintendent with B Ray McCorkle assistant. Church services also at 10 45 with evening league at 6 30 and services at 7 15. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 15. M S Leveridge is pastor.
The McKenzie Hotel invites diners to eat there for 25 cents with all you can eat in a family style service. Located one block off the southeast corner of the square, the hotel also offers clean rooms at reasonable rates and asks guests to notify in advance if they plan to dine.
A praise-filled profile lauds local business leaders, banks, garages, and stores as the community’s backbone. The piece commends owners for civic commitment, quality service, and generous treatment of patrons, asserting their collective impact on Comanche County’s standing and welfare.
J M Young of Gustine runs a Sinclair service station famed for real service not just filling. He built the business from a humble start seven years ago by selling dependable gas oil and accessories and providing exceptional customer care.
Neel Bros store in Comanche County offers a long standing, low price general shopping option. For fifteen years J L Neel and J P Neel have served household needs with groceries hardware implements feeds shoes and more from a single location. The business originated forty years ago by J D Neel.
J A Mohon operates Mohon's Dry Goods in Comanche since February 15, 1934, presenting a dry goods store of exceptionally neat appearance.
S. T. Davis and T. J. Davis operate a modern blacksmith and repair shop in Proctor. The craftsmen offer 20 years of experience in quality forge work and repairs.
Comanche National Bank founded 1889 by the late J. B. Chilton who served as president 49 years priorities its home community. With W. C. Chilton as President T. J. Williams as Vice President Robert Faton as Cashier and K. L Macon as Assistant Cashier, the bank is described as safe sound and conservative. Capital stock listed at 100 900 Surplus and Undivided Profit 325 000 and Deposits aggregating 450 000.
The Dallas Morning News editorial argues for strict regulation of utility holding companies rather than their liquidation. It notes Roosevelt supports regulated holding firms, critiques the bill as half-baked and targeted, and urges substantial amendments before passage in Congress.
Higginbotham interests have operated Unis department store in De Leon for 53 years expanding to dry goods groceries hardware furniture and lumber. Funeral services for the firm are conducted by C. H. Sharp with T. H. Williams as manager.
Fred Adcock operates a grocery feed and produce store in Gustine since 1932 promising top market prices for local dairy and eggs. The long time owner emphasizes fair pricing and a value-focused shop in a thriving town.
This grocery shop founded two years ago by W. F. Rambo in Gustine is lauded as a standout in the area. It earns credit for fair treatment of customers and quality merchandise, building a respected local enterprise.
A Gustine booster promotes Howell Grocery run by B. A. Howell, in business since 1929, highlighting the store as a place where quality and price meet. The endorsement frames the shop as a longstanding, trusted local option.
Lamkin Produce Co maintains a policy of paying top cash prices for produce poultry cream eggs and hides. In three years of business they have built a large trade with residents and farmers of Comanche County and plan to continue expanding their business.
O C Smith of Gustine promotes old suits cleaned and pressed with quality workmanship. With twenty years of experience and good equipment, they promise the look of newer suits for patrons.
In Gustine and nearby areas residents seek Earl Seago for auto repairs, greasing, and oiling, a service he has reliably provided for four years, handling local car maintenance needs.
Sipe Springs Norman Gale Morris and Jim Dick Jacks of Brownwood visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Grady Hutchins and children of Comanche visited Mrs Mollie Hutchins and Jack Hutchins and family Sunday. Mrs Lucy Creed visiting her son George Creed and family in Fort Worth. Mrs Sanders and Mr and Mrs Jeff Price voted in De Leon Monday. There will be preaching at the Methodist Church Sunday at both hours. Miss Irene Roe visited friends in Brownwood last week. Mr and Mrs Delbert Morgan of Kilgore spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs S F Curtiss. Mrs Ollie Burns Mrs Ella Clark and Miss Emma Hartford visited in Rising Star Saturday. Mrs S F Curtiss spent part of last week at Indian Mour oe with Lee Stanfield and family.
Dr. J P Brown of Gustine has run his drug store for 35 years and will fill prescriptions. The shop offers medicines and health products and is a long standing local medical supply.
The E. M. Stone firm in Proctor has operated since 1907, earning a reputation for integrity and service. It emphasizes handling merchandise of real value and quality.
Newbury Otis Shaver came home Monday after traveling through several states. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Carnes and family visited relatives in Bangs on Sunday. Miss Capitola Robertson hosted a party Saturday night for local youths. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Conner and son and Miss Margaret Gordon from Hubbard spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Luckey.
Oscar Callaway of Comanche spoke on the Townsend Old-Age Pension Plan prompting a Brown County meeting in the Brownwood court room. D. J. McNamara of Fort Worth led the organize efforts with Bownwood officials electing B. O. Godwin president and A. W. Woodruff secretary.
Mrs Walter M Conlon of Forsyth Georgia says Cardus helped her from a run-down nervous weakness. She reports lying down during the day and sending for six bottles after benefit from the remedy.
The Energy School announces its honor roll listing students by grade. Second Grade include Robbie Boyd ston James McGlothlin Ear line Caraway. Third Grade R. C. McPherson. Fourth Grade Marine Mc Glothlin. Fifth Grade Minnie Rae Mc Pherson. Sixth Grade Junior McGlothlin. Ninth Grade Jimmie Dean Mc Tenth Grade Francis Rudd.
Sponsors thank advertisers for cooperation in a feature edition and note the article The Backbone of the County was written by J. E. Robbins. Readers and advertisers are invited to send comments to Box 1103 Wichita Falls Texas.
Rance Adcock of Gustine runs a general store since 1930 with five years of reliable customer relations. He has consistently retained patrons and attracted new ones, due to a steady and dependable business approach.
I Sadler owns a thriving Drug Store in Gustine, operating since February 18, 1899. The shop offers prescriptions, a wide range of drugs, toilet articles, stationery and sundries.
Grayson Bros. Garage in Gustine has built a solid reputation since 1925 for dependable work and reasonable charges. They emphasize quality and fair pricing for local auto repairs.
Isham Produce Co of Gustine has been a buyer of poultry cream and eggs for 12 years. The firm supports ongoing agricultural progress and pledged continued help to the community's development.
A. L. Gamel, owner of the Gustine garage since January 15, 1935, guarantees repairs and quality service. The ad promotes Good year tires and tubes and invites customers to trust the shop for reliable results after their job is completed.
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