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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1935
Page
5
An old ad lists cigarettes and daily goods with prices. Items include cigarettes and Crt. at 1.50, borax or Gold Dust, Sunnyfield Corn Flakes large box, Silver Spread OLEO per pound at 31, 25, and 9 cents respectively.
Mr. Boaz states that the required conditions for a project exist in Manche County and believes Comanche County has a strong chance to secure it. A Colony and Joint De Leon Comanche committee would seek land options north of Comanche. Committee members include H. L. Stewart John Hoff P. M. Fagan J. R. Edmond C R Redden W E Butler J W Ayers and C A Riker. Speakers showed enthusiasm for the effort and noted it will be guided by a Comanche County Committee approved by the Relief Board.
We will pay 25 cents per ten eggs on Saturday and Monday. The money applies to subscriptions to The Comanche Chief. New or old subscriptions, pay for as many years as you like at 4 dozen eggs for one year’s subscription. Subscribe at Chief Office.
An advertisement touts Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy claiming to heal severe gum disease and bad breath. It asserts the product is not a paste or wash, offered with a money back guarantee, and targets readers with dental discomfort.
Mrs Mary Garner of Burleson Texas praises Thedford's Black-Draught calling it good for biliousness and mouth taste and other ailments from constipation. She notes her mother used it for years and her children benefited when given as a laxative for colds and sickness.
The report commends yearly library appropriations of at least 100 dollars per building and notes progress in library services. It suggests adding shorthand and public speaking for rural pupils, and proposes shared office staff for the superintendent, principal, and secretary. Teachers are urged to pursue college curriculum courses.
Handful of social items note Baggett Singing to be held Sunday night. Florine Smith of Fort Worth visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ebb Smith over the weekend. Inez Hall of Board Church stayed with Lucy Evans Saturday night. Mildred Keiley stayed with Juanita Ewing at Graham's Chapel Friday night. Berniece and Freta Smith stayed with their sister Mrs Haase at Sandy. Mr and Mrs J N Evans hosted a visit with their son Sandy.</analysis>
A series of re-elections across multiple districts names J F Jeeter and W E Hatley among others. Lamkin Proctor Cotton Grove Elm Grove Mercer Gap Brysonville and Fairview announce continued faculty and administrative appointments for next year.
County livestock officials describe a four week cattle testing drive covering heifers bulls and dairy stock. Testing thresholds depend on herd size with all registered cattle tested and certificates issued. Officials cite public health livestock welfare and mobility benefits with compensation for condemned animals and ongoing county coverage in Comanche Mills Hamilton and other districts.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who helped and comforted us during the long illness and death of our wife and mother. Gratitude to Rev. Leveridge and the singers for the church and cemetery service and to Comanche business people for the floral offerings. B. F. Zaciesche and family.
The article recalls R. C. Tipton receiving a 99 year sentence in Comanche County for the Milton murder in November 1935 while White faced a hung jury trial at first, later moved to Gatesville for a 30 year term in 1974. White, alleged mastermind, waited in Corvell County jail on appeal after a 1954 conviction.
Proctor Mrs. F A Marson of Falla visited Miss Tone Richardson this week. Paul Gravy was a business visitor in Fort Worth last week. Mr. and Mrs. R S Harbor of Dublin visited J Wood and family Saturday. Mrs Francis Luker has returned from a Dallas hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ewkard Kay of Dallas spent the weekend here with relatives. Hollis Adams of Waco visited his grandparents. Rev Hornbure filled his regular appointment at the Baptist Church Sunday. Rev Alexander of Oklahoma visited over the weekend with his parents. R J Fortune was a business visitor in Austin Monday. Mrs May Kellum visited relatives at Dublin Friday. Alton Abernathy went to a German hospital for treatment last week. Raymond Carleton went to a German hospital Monday for treatment. Victor J Buthod and children of Tyler spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs L Brichtman.
Grammar School Honor Roll Given Following is a list of students of the Comanche Grammar School whose grades warranted their names being placed on the honor roll for the recent six week period. Fourth Grade names include John Manning Arthur and others. Fifth Grade features Charlotte Durham and peers. Sixth Grade lists Ernest Rambo and classmates. Seventh Grade features Frances Durham and other scholars.
Van Dyke and Tullis families of Fort Worth spent the weekend with J A Tullis and family. Paul Fasley hosted a party for the younger set Saturday night. Dalton King from Jakehamon visited his mother Mary Fritts. Jock Lofton from De Leon called on J E Russell Saturday night. Sam Johnston returned from the Veterans Hospital in Muskogee Oklahoma after treatment. Community members attended a Briar Grove play Friday night.
At the Lamkin Parent Teachers Association meeting last Tuesday night new officers were chosen for the ensuing year. Elected were Mrs. Perry Mong President, Mrs. Dave Truett Vice President, and Laurene Dalton Secretary.
Rev S J Isham of Energy led his regular appointment last weekend. Miss Louise Hall visited Stephenville, while Oma Mae Davis of Throckmorton stayed here. Maxine Edinburg from Tolar visited the Edinburgs. Buster West family from Baggett, Elmer Westmoreland and daughter from Pettit, plus Lon Davis Mitchell Davis and Aurelia McCay attended Purvis singing. Lucy Evans of Baggett visited Inez Hall. Robert Turner from Baggett stayed with his sister R J Stuteville.
Garden pest guide offers sprays dust for vegetables and flowers. Lists insects like lice cutworms red spiders potato bugs moths caterpillars. Promotes non poisonous dust for table vegetables and urge to visit Service Drug Store for Vandervoort’s ice cream.
The Hamilton Public School faculty were re-elected by the school board last week. Cecil Nix serves as superintendent, John Sullivan as high school principal, and Roy E. White as coach. Other elections include Frazier Henry as Center Point superintendent, Ray Duren as Prairie superintendent, Warren Duren as principal, and Misses Perry and Burks as assistants.
Mr and Mrs George S Clarke spent the weekend in Breckenridge visiting friends and enjoying local sights during a short sojourn away from home.
Three changes occurred in court house offices this week. County Tax Collector and Assessor E R Armstrong moved to the second floor annex occupying a large tax department office in the south half of the second story. County Attorney C C Hampton moved downstairs to the main building in the former Tax Assessor's room. Sheriff John Reese now occupies the first floor of the main building where the Tax Collector's office was located.
Mrs. Arvil Reese of Eden visits mother Mrs. Mattie Webb and returns home at Pioneer after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. George Webb. Gean Gill of Lubbock visits relatives. A large crowd attended a Sunday night sing featuring the Rippetoe Quartette. Mrs. Blackie Huffman of Ranger visits Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Huffman. Opal Carter and her son visit from Fort Worth. Charlie Odell of Wichita Falls and Jim Smallwood visit. Mansel Hodge of Brownwood spends weekend with his parents.
Hazel Dell residents report H F McCarty visiting Austin this week while Rev Caldwell from Brownwood attended an appointment in town. A singing convention drew many from the area at Purvis Sunday. Mr and Mrs H C Applewhite and Mr and Mrs Alexander with children visited Dublin Saturday. Winfield Westmoresind celebrated his tenth birthday Sunday with 162 guests at a noon dinner.
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