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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
4
A speaker warns against the 1929 merchandising rush of high pressure selling and urges focusing on humane economics and distribution to reduce hunger and unemployment. He questions why wealth exists with so many out of work and urges more people to consider long term prosperity over quick sales.
A traveler recalls arrival in harbor where Aunt Julia, a devoted aunt, greets relatives and strangers with unselfish care. The piece extols aunts and nurses as vital, citing Bronte family sacrifice as a model of selfless motherhood and support for others' children.
The Tax Collector reminds 1932 automobile registrations begin Monday December 7. Only 1931 stored cars may register for 1932 before Jan 1, 1942. Renewal transfer fees stay at 25 cents if bill of sale is under ten days old. penalties apply after ten and twenty days. Do not register traded cars without transfer. supply welder’s receipt for commercial cars. A chauffeur badge is required for drivers of trucks over one ton. Farm trucks included. Lost keys notice and a classified ad for a meat peddler’s rig are also listed.
J. J. Renfro of El Dorado spent Thanksgiving in Comanche with his brother W. D. Renfro. N. N. Durham and family spent Saturday in Fort Worth with Mrs. Durham's sister Mrs. George Simmons.
Mr and Mrs Charles Odell of Wichita Falls spent Thanksgiving Day in Comanche visiting relatives and enjoying holiday time with family members in the town.
In 1849 Captain R B Marcy opened the Marcy Trail from El Paso to Preston Texas. The Texas route ran from the Pecos mouth to Horsehead Crossing then Fort Chadbourne Fort Belknap and on to Preston Red River. The trip took seven to eight days and faced frequent wagon rollovers and Comanche attacks as the company operated about 100 coaches and over 1500 horses and mules. The service shifted from semi weekly to daily.
Numerous Comanche residents hosted or joined relatives and friends over Thanksgiving weekend. Visitors included students and family members from the University of Texas Baylor University and other towns such as Brownwood Stephenville Hamilton Fort Worth and Dallas. Local homes welcomed guests from Tyler Austin Rochelle and Plainview among others.
Mrs. Ben Lawson of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche with her mother Mrs. Dora Greene. Mr. and Mrs. FE G Wells and daughter Mollie Joe of Brownwood spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. L A Gleaton at Justin. Mrs. Sam Switzer and Todd Jr spent the weekend in Dallas. Charlie Killian of Abilene and Eddie Killian of Olney visited relatives in Comanche Sunday.
Advertisement urges butter sellers to use butter cartons and genuine vegetable parchment to prevent moisture absorption, claiming better preservation and higher sales. The Comanche Chief promotes these packaging aids as essential for butter quality and market appeal.
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