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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
5
Achmed confronts Drummond demanding the radiogram. Drummond escapes to rescue Lola and Algy as Algy reveals he swallowed the decoded message. The trio plans to exit as Achmed’s plot to seize the radiogram unravels.
Rev and Mrs A C Haynes entertained the Missionary Committee of Comanche Methodist Church with wives and husbands at a lawn party Tuesday evening. Ice cream cones were served to guests.
Announced arrival of a son in the home of Mr I W Dobbs and Mrs Dobbs in Silver City New Mexico on August 21. Mrs Dobbs is the former Miss Pearl Tannehill of Comanche.
Miss Sue Lewis, Jesse House and daughter Miss Seba of Arizona are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. T. House for a personal visit.
B Ray McCorkle, county superintendent elect of Comanche County, says he may not move from Beattie before year end but will assume office then and enroll his children in Comanche Schools when the fall term begins September 6. He has taught in Comanche and elsewhere for over twenty years and was principal of Beattie Schools for eight years.
The Chief reports Biggs Auto Parts and Service in Comanche County is authorized to sell De Soto and Plymouth cars. Clarence Biggs states he can furnish buyers with any type car or body design in these two brands.
A public message from F L Little thanks voters in Precinct No 1 for their support in the second primary. He cites two years of experience and a commitment to study precinct needs and to conscientiously disburse county finances.
Mrs Edwards thanks the voters of Comanche County for their support in her county treasurer campaign. She expresses appreciation for the courtesy shown and asks for continued friendship. Signed Mrs Golda McCollum Edwards.
Williams lists prices on groceries and shoes for a two day sale. Items include 19 lb cane sugar for 1.00, 2 lb crackers 28 cents, 82 oz peanut butter 25 cents, 8 lb lard carton, Hershey's cocoa 17 cents per pound, large Quaker Oats 18 cents, wear good shoes for the family, and assorted household goods with special wholesale style pricing. Prices apply Saturday and Monday only at Howard.
Phifer's Service Station south of City Hall promotes Independent Gasoline at money saving prices for driving pleasure. The ad also features cheap Lube Naphtha for cleaning clothes and Kerosene. Ike Phifer, proprietor, invites a trial.
John Reese thanks Comanche County citizens for their kind treatment during his campaign for County Clerk. He states the effort and funds were not wasted, expresses gratitude to supporters, and hopes for repayment of help in the future.
An old advertisement touts a three part remedy claiming malaria checked in eight days, with a cold onset on day one and headaches or neuralgia relief in eighty minutes. It promotes a laxative and tonic as the fastest known cures.
Notice announces the opening of dove season on September first and advises hunters to obtain guns and ammunition. The source lists a local outfitter Howard Tune as a point of purchase for gear and supplies.
Mr and Mrs Pete Love spent the previous week in Fort Stockton, enjoying local sights and routines during their stay.
Miss Elizabeth Tate entertained with a dance Tuesday evening at her mother Mrs George W Tate's home. Punch and cookies were served. Out of town guests included Martha Gain Paul Warren Joe Little of Dublin Billie Dillion and Alice Jeffries of Brownwood and Ethel Routh of Gatesville.
Prices on truck body irons and bolts are advertised as cheaper at Howard Kilpatrick's.
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