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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
5
Personal mentions list visitors and relatives in Comanche and nearby towns, including Mrs. Duke Turner visiting Hillsboro, the birth announcements of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Vineyard, and several weekend visits between residents of Mullin, Tarleton, Rochester, Gatesville, and Brownwood. County Agent J. A. Barton and local officials attended a Mills County Pecan Growers field day on the Colorado River.
America’s Greatest Sale advertised at William Reese Company store with Rexall brand promotion planned for next week. Shoppers urged to take part in special bargains and discounts.
Beginning today through Saturday April 30 patrons can get permanents for 5.00 per person and a 1.50 service at Marchel's Beauty Parlor located in East Side Square.
A family gathering for Mrs. J. L. Cotney marked her fifty fifth birthday at her daughter’s home. Relatives shared food in a grove and the guest list included J. L. Cotney, Bray Cotney, D. Cotney, Carl McCullough and families, Jim Lester family, and Cass Lee Hicks among others.
The Comyn school board re elected the full faculty including Supt S B Culpepper Jr and staff. Five thousand dollars in bonds were retired reducing bonded indebtedness to 165 000. Other districts Listed include Sipe Springs Proctor Energy Downing Brysonville Hasse Wilson Cross Roads Newbury Cotton Grove and more with multiple re elections of principals and teachers.
Miss Ruth Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Harris of Chapman Ranch and Cecil Johnson son of Mrs J Q Johnson of Holbrook Arizona were privately married April 3 at 8 am in Chapman Ranch. Rev A R Vetters conducted the ring ceremony under a pink and blue decor arch. They will reside in Holbrook Arizona. Mrs J Q Johnson attended as out of town guest. Cornus Christi Caller.
A dated fragment notes a Saturday event at Marchel's Beauty with pricing of five dollars per person and a supplementary charge of one dollar fifty cents. Further details are unreadable.
A Tax Payers Meeting will be held at the Comanche Court House at 2 p m Saturday with addresses by D J Neal and Joe Parker of Gorman. If there is interest a county wide tax payers association may be formed. Citizens urged to attend. Frank Cadenhead. New Midnight Toilet Requisites on our Springle Sale next week. Wm Reate Co.
Services at St Matthews Church in Comanche will be conducted by Rev Charles Baugh at 7 30 Sunday according to church officials.
The grand jury returned a single bill for the term with Mike Roch charged with unlawful sale of liquor. He was arrested near DeLeon and released on a $1,000 bond to await trial as jurors resumed work later that day. The term also featured a heavy docket and several civil cases, with multiple dismissals and continuances.
E H Jones announces reopening of his grocer with a new stock of fresh goods. He is now located in part of the building once occupied by Howard Shilpatrick's shop and invites friends and former customers to visit the new stand.
Mr and Mrs Harry Ross of Stamford visited Mr and Mrs R W Gray last week. Miss One May McClathchey spent part of last week in the Chappel community with Mr and Mrs John Hughes. Miss Sallie Jenkins of Fort Worth is visiting Miss Carrie Gorman this weekend. Madeline Mary Grace Davis Inez Evans and Ora RB Nichols visited in Dublin last Sunday. Comyn boya baseball team defeated the Proctor team last week. Rev E M Daily filled his appointment here Sunday and Sunday night. Rev Hart accompanied Rev Daily. Mr and Mrs Ernest Barry of Comanche visited her father Mr Kellum Sunday. Mr and Mrs O D Bibby of Dublin Mr and Mrs E M Stone and daughter Evelyn of Stephenville Miss Aline Stephen son and Mr and Mrs McCain of Brownwood visited Mrs J N Vandiver Sunday. Mr and Mrs Press Brown and Miss Blanch Vandiver visited in Desdemona last week. Miss Mary Harris who has been working in Comanche spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Tda Harris.
The Campbells describe raids by 27 Indians across Mills and Comanche counties. A captured Indian chief lay buried beside a pony. Lee Campbell recalls horse thefts, cattle drives, and a California cattle trek ending with 1300 deaths at alkali water. He notes aging Indian fighters fading from Texas memory.
Wm. Reese Co reports a spring sale featuring Jasmine of Southern France toilet items with promotional pricing and limited stock.
Hundreds from Brownwood and nearby communities attend the opening of Dr. Mollie W. Armstrong’s exclusive optical office at 402 Center Avenue. Mrs Armstrong now runs a highly equipped facility serving the region.
Miss Editha Grace Williams of the University of Teges spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Williams.
Miss Margaret McFadden of Austin spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Williams, enjoying the local hospitality and social visit in the county.
Mr and Mrs C F Silvas of Austin spent the weekend in Colorado and Mrs C Q Brightman accompanied them.
Miss Editha Grace Williams of the University of Texas entertained with a buffet dinner Saturday night at her parents home honoring her guest Miss Margaret McFadden of Austin. Spring flowers decorated the gaily lighted rooms. Other guests included Miss Laura Lu Waring Katherine Cunningham Ora Bess Moore Esther Hale Mrs Arlington McGinnis of Cisco and Mr Mews of Brownwood.
J. J. Westbrook announces ice sales beginning Saturday at his stand on the north side of the square. Ice available for customers.
Bill Graham urges voters in Precinct No 1 to back tax reductions and salary cuts during tough times and to reduce land renditions from 1933 by at least one cent, signaling a frugal platform.
Community sale notice invites shoppers to a Spring z event next week. Promises specials and limited stock with reminders of days and weekend timing.
The article summarizes farmers estimates on oats and wheat yields after a 1.25 inch rain on April 18 1931. Callaway Chilton Lane Montgomery Brightman and others project varied outcomes from below normal to larger than normal depending on further rains.
A terse note describes the trio labeled as Duce Pouty and Seale at home with an unspecified function or scene. No dates or places are provided, leaving the item as a brief social or personal mention in the periodical.
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