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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
8
Henry E. Moore hosted a theatre party for his niece Miss Harriet Cunningham of Waco on Monday afternoon. After the show attendees enjoyed refreshments at a confectionery in the city.
Misses Ruth and Louise Goos were entertained with a bridge party Tuesday afternoon at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs George Goosby. High score trophy went to Waltrne Duckett and consolation prize to Louise Holmes. A salad course was served.
Mrs. Carl Stewart honored Miss Barbara Clarke of Waco with a Monday night party. The evening opened with a six o'clock hot tamale supper then a dance. After the dance a watermelon slicing followed and the girls stayed for a slumber party.
Miss Minnie Cunningham entertained Friday for her niece Miss Harriet Cunningham of Waco with a dinner and a picnic supper. Bridge was the diversion during the day.
Renfro's Market Grocery enjoyed top business on Saturday and First Monday with sales over fifty percent higher than any other two days this year. Large crowds gathered early and shopped late for groceries and meats.
Phifer's Service Station south of City Hall advertises Independent Gasoline at money saving prices. The shop offers lubricant, naphtha for cleaning clothes and kerosene, inviting customers to give them a trial. Ike Phifer signs the notice.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lock and family and Mrs Murphy of Beth el visited Mr and Mrs A J Huggins Sunday. J D Couch spent Sunday with his sons at Abilene. Frank Gore of White Point visited his aunt Mrs A J Huggins Sunday. T M Gore and A E Rogers with others visited Rufe Clayton in Henderson County. M F Williford and family and A H Stevens attended the Morrow Re Union at Ireland. A Z Stevens and family of Sidney spent Thursday with his parents A H Stevens.
The Federated Missionary Society of Blanket met at the Presbyterian Church last Monday. The program was interesting and a social hour followed. The next meeting will be at the Baptist Church.
R A L Luker, candidate for Representative of Comanche and Mills Counties, will address listeners on Radio Station KFPL from 8 15 to 8 30 p m Monday December 1.
Applications for Emergency Feed Loans are being taken at the Comanche County Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office upstairs in the State National Bank Building. Miss Robertson stated that funds to finance the planting of forage crops will be accepted through August 15, 1934.
Quality tailoring offered by Gille for tailored suits. Located one to two blocks west of IaIl in Comanche. Dwight Brightman campaigns for sheriff with political advertisement.
The Bankhead Act tax exemption drive in Camache County requires all cotton farmers to sign for exemption certificates by August 18. Non signers face a 35 dollar per bale tax. local committeemen urge farmers to act as a one person committee and file farm production records if needed. Visitors from Pampa and San Angelo stop by relatives in Comanche this weekend.
Allred denounces Tom Hunter's ad valorem tax plan as a boost for oil interests, warning it would strip millions from oil properties. He links the policy to school funding and urges voters to consider economic security for Texans. Allred emphasizes independence from McDonald and Ferguson while reaffirming his own anti-ploys.
A Los Angeles based ad urges selling old gold silver and diamonds immediately to the Gold Smelting and Refinery Company at 253 South Broadway Suite 221, promising high today prices that may not last and offering a satisfaction guarantee with return of shipment or check within ten days. The copy stresses dental work and broken pieces as valuable, urging swift action.
Delegates instructed to vote against any planks in the State Democratic Platform that would repeal the Dean Law. The group opposes the Race Track Gambling law and urges legislators to sponsor a repeal bill. A resolution to do away with Primary Election Law was defeated.
Mrs Phil Anderson and children of Cross Plains spent the weekend with her mother Mrs J M West who accompanied them home for a visit. Miss Mabel Taylor of Richland Springs visited Mrs Homer Palmer earlier in the week. Elvin and Donald Lamb of Athens are visiting Joe Marshall and family.
The article reports unpaid state school apportionment at 2 per pupil, with 45 cents per capita still due by Aug 31, 1985, and a 1935 per capita of 16.50. It notes Confederate pension fund deficits rising from 3,826,259 in 1933 to 5,431,518 projected for 1935, under a seven cent tax levy. Attendees at the automatic tax board included Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and clerks A P Dooley and E B Barnes representing treasury and comptroller bodies.
Mrs Ralph R Courtney of Wytheville Virginia reports health gains after using Cardui She says she was run down with side pain and improved after three bottles of Cardui She urges other young women to try it Thousands of women testify Cardui benefits noted If it does not help see a physician One dollar per bottle at drug stores
Danforth Wilkerson of Hamlin visited his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Wilkerson. Lucille Brite of Vernon visited her aunt Mrs J S Sarr. Stuart Coleman of Brownwood visited grandparents Mr and Mrs M Coleman. E A Preston and family of Hamlin spent weekend with Tom Preston and wife. E T Grainger and children returned to Shreveport after two weeks with L B Grainger. FE Buck of Houston visited Catherine Clarke. Rev A C Jones and family moved from Hamilton and he joined Comanche Motor Company. Jack Spencer and daughter Betty Lou visited Bob Haynes and family in Dallas. Clara Belle Marchbanks and Marilyn visited sister Mrs Bob Haynes.
Notice calls all firemen to attend the department meeting on Monday night August 13. Important business will be addressed and requires every member’s presence.
The Governor stated relief funding drives the agenda and no new bills will be opened until relief targets are met. She cited urgent need for funds, with $3.5 million monthly required immediately and $7 million monthly after Oct 1 through April 1, pending Senate discussions with Tom Connally.
Elbert Gaston age 75 known as Dad by friends died after a year of ill health at his Comanche area home. Funeral services were held at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Barrett officiating. He was born February 12, 1859 and leaves a Comanche widow and two sons from a former marriage who live in Oklahoma.
A bold pitch invites diners to the McKenzie Hotel one block off the square for all you can eat meals at 25 cents. No advance notice needed. The ad also promotes clean rooms and beds at reasonable rates.
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