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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
4
Mt Plrasant revival ends Sunday night with services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m led by Homer Davis pastor inviting members and friends to attend and help with the revival.
Mrs. W. A. Shelton traveled to Dallas markets on Tuesday and Wednesday with her daughter Nan and Mrs. Aaron Massingill. Pr. Robert Hill of Dallas is visiting in Comanche.
Comanche City public schools begin Thursday at 9:00 am with pirate activities in each building. Grades 1 2 meet at West Ward led by Miss Cordin Lindsey. Grades 4 6 6 7 meet at Grammar I led by W D Jenkins. Grades 8 9 10 11 at High School. Fees set for typewriting library and laboratory. Spanish planned as Junior and Senior subjects. One vandalized grammar window costs about 7.50 to taxpayers.
A community cemetery work party is planned for Tuesday August Mth. Volunteers are asked to bring dinner and tools. Daud Harris chairs the committee.
Mrs. S A Sudderth 63 longtime Brown County resident died at home five miles north of May Saturday morning after years of ill health. Born May 29 1869 in Collin County she moved to May at age two and lived there 61 years. Funeral at Wolf Valley Baptist Church Sunday at 3 with Rev D L Barnes officiating. Survived by six sons Curtis and Ruel Sudderth of May two daughters Wis Kara Bailey Mrs Gorda and My Frankie Willet of May. Four brothers Tom boyy A C Dunn C P L Dunn W Dunn and four sisters H H Brooks Lillie Buzbee S E Cook Irene Foster. Brownwood Bulletin.
The Mehaffey family gathered for their annual reunion Sunday August 21 in Don Sparks pasture northeast of Comanche. A noon basket dinner was served under the trees along Salt Branch. Attendees included T C Mehaffey CG D Fverett Mrs A TM Harrell and families Howard Mehaffey and family Andrew Rudolph O Mehaffey and families and A P Mehaffey and families from several nearby towns.
W. Williams has accepted a position as a used car salesman with Dudley Tire Company. He begins work immediately and will handle trade ins, customer consultations, and tire and auto service recommendations.
The fifth Lane and Denny family reunion was held August 21 at Lake Lanes with ninety one relatives and twenty eight visitors. Guests from distant places included Mrs Earnest Denny and Anvis Denny of Lubbock and R A Gardner of Fort Worth.
Van Dyke School opens September 5 with nine grades including Farm Mechanics and Domestic Science. Principal H P Holdridge teaches seventh to ninth grades, Miss Golda Evans covers fourth to sixth and Domestic Science, Miss Opal Thomas handles primary. Community invited to opening day with picnic lunches and work to tidy grounds.
County Superintendent R S Walker says St Joe three miles north of DeLeon will not have a session next term. Trustees moved to transfer 46 district students to DeLeon to meet state aid minimum, leaving fewer than 36 enrolled. Miss Nita Hodges to join DeLeon faculty. Miss Hodges taught last year with K M Knowles.
Mrs. K. W. Driskill age 18 of Zephyr died at a Brownwood hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Zephyr cemetery with Rev. W. S. Newton officiating. Survived by husband K. W. Driskill and son Garland 20 months, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Lawrence of Zephyr. Brownwood Bulletin.
Mr and Mrs Pat Cagle have returned from Austin where they attended the University of Texas, ending their trip with updates on activities and events they visited in the city.
The Comanche County new Association will convene with Zion Hill Baptist Church at ten o clock on Wednesday morning August 31 1932 The moderator urges full delegations and funds for minutes and association maintenance Reports are listed with chairs and involved churches and organizations including Foreign Missions Home Missions State Mission Associational Mission Temperance Buckner Orphans Home Sunday School and others Obituaries noted with Jesse Tiner Thomas N Carter as Moderator
A local ad notes a complete line of school supplies offered by Verry Brothers. The brief entry highlights variety and availability for the new term.
The Woman's Federated Missionary Society will meet Monday August 29 at 4 o'clock at the Methodist Church with Mrs W P Duckett presiding The program topic Industrial Missions includes Devotional Miss Love Roberson Song by congregation A Great Adventure Mrs Y W Holmes Lend a Helping Hand Chorus led by Johnnie Wallace Missionary Clinic Benediction Mrs Hill Huddleston
The pastor returns from Clifton with a successful revival and announces the Comanche Sunday School and preaching at regular Sunday hours. Because the Church of Christ revival continues at the Methodist Tabernacle, there will be no evening service Sunday.
Trade note from Howard Kilpatrick announces record low prices on cotton sacks and knee pads, highlighting bargains for shoppers and businesses seeking durable supplies.
The Sidney 4-H Club met with County Agent J. A. Bart on Friday night. Ruth Stewart visits her sister Mrs Mildred Music of Abilene for the week. Several families, including the Evans and McCulloughs, spent Sunday in Proctor. Ed Andress family and Virginia Lacy visited Beattie. Baxter Evatt visits Elmo Donaho of Stephenville. Garlyn Evatt returns from a visit with Mrs Troy Strawn of Cross Plains. Carl Stewart returns from an extended stay in San Antonio.
The Downing Public School will open Monday September 5 according to Principal R. C. Boswell. Assistant staff include Mrs Oma Ellis and Miss Faith Elliott, who assisted last year.
Sherilf Benson of Stephenville and Miss Margaret Barker of Meridian were married in Comanche Thursday evening August 18 at 6 p m. Rev Gordon Barrett performed the ceremony at his residence.
Grammar School pupils wishing to take the promotion examination must report to the Grammar School Building at 8 30 Wednesday morning August 31 1922. W D Jenkins Principal.
A long list of visitors and relatives log weekend and weeklong stays in Comanche and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Winder and daughter Aus tin, Mrs. Loren Vaughan, Van Nicholson and daughter Florine, Claude Carter, Dr. Jack Estes, Miss Catherine Clarke, Miss Judith Clarke, Mrs. Louise Black Moore, Mount Pleasant visitors, Mr. Nabers of San Angelo, the Emert family, Waco and Fort Worth travelers, and many others from Brownwood, Abilene, Sterling City, Texan, and Dallas.
Local merchants Perry Brothers promote a complete line of school supplies with emphasis on notebooks, pencils, erasers, and rulers for students preparing for the new term. The ad highlights affordable prices and handy bundles for teachers and families.
In the DeLeon Dublin Golf Tournament second flight finals, Jake Durham of Comanche defeated Foust to claim the title. Campbell and Gentry, Hoople and Vickery, plus others won their rounds as Durham remained undefeated, choosing not to enter the first flight where Richard Snider won and D A Harkrider was runner-up.
Louise Holmes entertained at her parents home Friday afternoon from three to six for the Sewing Club and guests. Attendees wrote verses in memory books, sewed for an hour, then visited Lake Fanes with family before a picnic supper of chicken chips pickles salad sandwiches lemonade and cake.
A surprise gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Hurt drew family members from several towns including Wingate Sipe Springs Comanche Blanket and 3ibb. Attendees listed include W. G. Hurt and family D. C. Sumners and family D L Hurt W D Woolsey and son Elvin Rev Homer Davis and Miss Laura May Woolsey. The event featured noon and afternoon singing.
Mrs J B Chilton entertained Monday from three to six o clock honoring Mrs R W H Hamilton of Stephenville. Decor included pot plants and garden bouquets. Music by Miss Harriett Cunningham of Waco. Guests enjoyed progressive conversation with refreshments of cheese straws chocolate cake and lemon ice.
Mr and Mrs R D Renfro entertained the firemen and their wives with a water melon slicing on the ice plant low Friday evening. About 110 people attended the function. Special music was furnished by Moses McCulley J D Andrews and Harry Wiley.
Mrs Frank Champion of Wynne Arkansas reports long use of Thedford Black-Draught for constipation and gas related discomfort. She says morning dullness fades after a dose three times daily and notes she would not exchange it for any medicine. She also mentions SYRUP of Black Draught as a pleasant tasting option.
Approximately $5 000 was received from the State last week by Public Schools of Comanche County. The payment equals one dollar per capita from the State Apportionment. County Superintendent R S Walker said Saturday that three and a half dollars of the past term’s apportionment remains to be paid.
An advertisement promises rapid fat loss for women using Kruschen Salts. It urges a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast, plus dietary trimming of pastries and fatty foods. The copy touts quick scales results, a four week supply, and a money back health guarantee from any drug store.
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