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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1936
Page
8
April 6 announcement lists Hobson Lord of Hasse among 144 prospective Tarleton graduates, the largest class in the college’s history. Williford is active in Comanche County and Future Farmers of America, and in 1935 belonged to the cadet drilled squad. He studies agricultural education.
Edmondson Bros Garage and Welding offers electric welding of all kinds and auto repair. Located one block west of the jail, they promise "Live and Let Live" prices, guarantee their work, and invite customers to give them a trial. No job too small or too big.
A memorial note marks the first anniversary of Mrs. B F Zschiesche's death on April 9 1935. The message from her husband and children speaks of loss and memories filling every room. Printed in Comanche Chief and Semi Weekly Farm News offering one year at $1.59.
Attend the Centennial Bridge 42 Tournament and Tea at Mrs. J C Wilkerson home on Saturday April 18 for the West Ward P T A. Eight prizes include a Centennial program. Admission 25 cents.
The Roberson Sisters promote Easter toys dresses hats and accessories in a seasonal display inviting shoppers to visit their shop for holiday attire and gifts.
Scudder outlines county committee selection and farm classification for soil conservation. He defines soil depleting crops, soil conserving and building crops, and a neutral class. Payments depend on crop ratios, acreage limits, and land productivity with separate divisions for landowners and tenants.
Windlow Jaye, a well known Sipe Springs man, died at his home Monday after an illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday with burial in Sipe Springs Cemetery. He was the last survivor among several siblings, including the late John T. Jaye former county sheriff. Survived by his widow Annie Boykin and four children: Sallie Jaye, Katie Keiley, Mrs. Bob Mitchell, and Ted Jaye.
The notice calls all citizens of Comanche to tidy premises during clean-up week. If city haulers have not called for rubbish, contact City Hall at 204 and address concerns with Mayor John E. Hoff.
The People’s Store will close after Saturday night with a final two day closing out sale, proprietor I. Gold says. Gold notes he operates another store in Granger.
Mrs. John W. Luker died at her Proctor home on April 4 after a short illness. Funeral service was held April 4 at 4 p.m. at Proctor Baptist Church with Rev. H. Hornburg officiating. She was Laslie Harvey Castleberry, born October 10 1852 in East Port Mississippi, married September 7 1899 to John W. Luker. he died May 23 1929. Surviving are six stepchildren and two deceased daughters Dessie and Malissa, plus one brother E. G. Castleberry of Corpus Christi and numerous relatives. Pallbearers listed. many out-of-town relatives attended. She joined Proctor Baptist Church August 20 1903.
Mrs. R. E. McNew, 63, died at the family home near Gustine April 4 after a two month illness. Funeral at Union Cemetery April 5 with Rev. Walter Scott officiating. Born Elizabeth Davenport in Missouri May 1, 1872, she came to Texas in 1875 and married B. F. McNew. Survived by seven of eleven children in Gustine Rotan O Donnell Snyder, a brother Will Davenport, a sister Emma Davis, 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Member of the Christian Church for 47 years and active in religious work.
County Court of Comanche County Texas grants letters testamentary to R R Kellum executor March 23 1936. All persons with claims against the estate of E P Kellum deceased must present them within the legally prescribed time. Seymour Texas.
An old time storefront ad for Frank Phifer’s Station on Kidney Street one block west of the square offering gasoline kerosene naphtha lubricants and greases in wholesale and retail. The notice thanks customers and invites business.
Mrs Bob Stanton entertained Luncheon Bridge Club members on Tuesday with a blue bonnet floral motif. In the 1 PM games Mrs Jack Moore earned high score and received a trophy.
Mrs John D Waring Jr entertained the Friday Club and guests with four tables of bridge A salad course followed The high score trophy for club members went to Mrs J E Palmer while Miss Ann Palmer of Rich and Springs captured the guest prize
Mrs. Lionell Slider entertained the Tuesday Club at her West 7th Street home on March 31. Mrs. Elmo Montgomery won high score among members and Miss Editha Grace Williams took the guest prize. Ice cream and angel squares were served.
Glenn and Nathan Mehaffey entertained about forty high school boys and girls Friday night at the Mehaffey home. They enjoyed games a wiener roast and refreshments of bottled cocoa and cookies were served.
Family and friends gathered at Mrs. J. W. Power’s Coleman home to celebrate her 66th birthday with a basket lunch and singing. Attendees included her husband J. W. Power and numerous relatives from Comanche, Cotton Grove, Mount Pleasant, Soda Springs, De Leon, Gustine, Fairview, Coleman, and other nearby towns.
Williams lists prices for soap raisins coffee flour dried fruits and canned goods. He offers to trade merchandise for shelled yellow corn and sets 14 cents per dozen for eggs on Saturday. Local merchant C F Williams promotes household staples and seed and feed products.
Bobbie Turner two year old son of Mr and Mrs Jim Turner died April 2 at 6 15 pm of pneumonia at the family residence in West Comanche. Interment followed April 3 in Oakwood Cemetery with Rev William J Hazel Presbyterian pastor of Comanche officiating. He was born November 6 1933 and is survived by his parents two brothers and grandparents Walter and Mrs Pauline Smith.
Principal Jim Eanes Reese sends in new honorees to Comanche Grammar School honor roll. Recipients include George Ollie Fletcher Lila Grayson Jamita Douglas Roy Raines Dorothy Kemp and Bernard Edwards.
Rev J F Sanders a Methodist minister and Confederate veteran died at Arlington on April 2 and was buried there April 4. Born January 22 1844 in Mississippi he moved to Grayson County Texas as a child. He married Elizabeth Hendrix in 1870 and had eight children. five survive with numerous grandchildren. Surviving second wife Lizzie Williams plus a long religious career and Mason status.
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