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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

5

6 flat tins 25c 5 Ib bag 25e

A compact classified item noting six flat tins priced at 25 cents and a five pound bag at 25 cents. The terse entry presents simple retail quantities and prices likely for sale or stock listing.

J M Strickland Dies At Abilene

Pioneer Baptist minister of Comanche County Rev. J M Strickland died at the home of his daughter Mrs W M Nelson in Abilene on November 24 interment was at Copperas Cemetery on Thanksgiving Day. He was born May 2 1853 in Arkansas and moved to Texas in 1875. He served several Texas counties and left 12 children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

J. M. Strickland Comanche County W. M. Nelson Abilene Copperas T. N. Carter Comanche R. G. Alexander de Leon John M. Strickland Scott County Arkansas Free Will Baptist Church Nancy Brown Norton Sebastian County Texas Copperas Creek Strickland Missionary Baptist Church Brathy Brown Hamilton Eastland Jones Taylor D. M. Strickland Collinsville Okla W. A. Strickland R. R. Strickland H. T. Strickland S. J. Strickland Fort Worth C. P. Strickland Arp C. M. Strickland S. L. Nelson Beattie

Express Office Moves to Santa Fe Depot

The Railway Express Company closes its downtown office and now handles all business from the Santa Fe Depot. Will Dupuy, the Santa Fe agent, also serves as agent for the express company.

Santa FE The Railway Express Company Santa Fe Railway Will Dupuy Express

Damaged Lives at Old Majestic Captivates Audiences

A film titled Damaged Lives screens Wednesday December 8 at the Old Majestic. It explores youth welfare with endorsement from Juvenile Authorities and Police. The drama is praised for its handling of a delicate topic and strong cast, leaving audiences moved and thoughtful.

Gedee Theatre

For Her Christmas A Genuine Lane Cedar Chest

Lane Cedar chests advertised for sale by Higginbothams with prices stated from 13.95. Item presented as gift-ready furniture on a holiday promotion.

Lane Higginbothams

Federated Missionary Society Meeting Report

The Federated Society of city missionary groups met Monday November 29 at 3 pm in the Methodist Church auditorium. Special music by Mrs Rudd and pupils followed a devotional by Mrs Sheppard. Rev E N Scarlett preached on Missions at Home and Abroad and Mrs T J Williams spoke briefly. A zone meeting is planned December 9 at Central Church in Brownwood with local attendees expected.

Federated Society of the Methodist Church Rudd Sheppard E. N. Scarlett T. J. Williams Federated Missionary Society The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Central Church Brownwood

Jury Deliberations Continue in Third Jeske Trial

The jury in the G. & Jeske case charged as an accessory to burglary over Mohair theft from Barrett & Albin Warehouse in 1933 remained out at 2 PM Thursday. After a 10 to 2 division at noon, jurors asked for discharge but were sent back by Judge R. B. Cross for further deliberation.

G. & Jeske Barrett & Albin R. B. Cross

Mrs Ike Phifer Honored With Shower

Mrs. Ike Phifer a recent bride was honored with a wedding shower Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jack Morgan. The hostess Mrs. Frank Phifer assisted. After games guests enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies with twenty five attending.

Ike Phifer Jack Morgan Frank Phifer

Williams Supermarket Saturday and Monday Specials

Williams lists aggressive prices on staples including flour at 1.70 per bag and lard oil sugar compounds. The ad touts eggs trade, meat quotes, breakfast cereals like Miller's Corn Flakes, Oat Meal, and P and G soap, plus a Christmas gift department and children's wear rush.

Morton’s Cc. F. Williams

Young People’s Night at Smith Revival Brown

Friday night D. C. Smith revival in Brown hosts Young People’s Night with at least 6000 in attendance. Comanche youths urged to come. a Methodist Church group departs at 6 PM. Free tickets available for reserved seating. parents to provide transport. Gipsy Smith, famed evangelist, leads union meeting drawing youth from local churches. Church School at 9 45 with O H Donaho superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features explanation of the Apostles Creed and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper concluding with Communion.

Brown Comanche Methodist Church Gipsy Smith O. H. Donaho

Evening service sermon on a promise kept

The Evening Service begins at 7 16 and features a sermon titled The Promise You Made and Did Not Keep. The Senior and Intermediate Leagues meet at 6 30. E N Scarlett, Pastor. Radio batteries advertised from Kilpatrick's Hardware Store.

E. N. Scarlett Kilpatrick’s

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