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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
4
Robert Easley reports a Jersey milk cow missing about three weeks from his farm. The animal has two under bits in each ear, making identification possible for return.
Preston Tate takes the helm at the Queen Theatre Santa Anna with remodeling and setup underway for this week’s opening show. The Santa Anna News notes the new management aims to deliver a better city show and attract patronage, with Tate a Comanche businessman residing in town.
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman signs to teach at Texas Tech coaching school in Lubbock from August 5 to 16. Nebraska’s Dana X Bible has sent his contract, with plans for additional staff including a basketball instructor and track tactician. The program began in 1981 and has grown into the world’s largest coaching school, with 478 students enrolled last year.
Jesse FE Purvis of NTS 7 C Denton spent the weekend here with relatives.
The Brady Chamber of Commerce plans to mark the geographical center of Texas, located about 20 miles north and 14 degrees east of Brady, if their efforts succeed, according to the Brady Standard.
A brief notice offers pinto beans from New Mexico at a sale price of 8 13 cents per pound for up to a full truckload. Regular retail is 10 to 12 cents per pound, with a 12 pound limit noted for the deal.
Public notice summons the Mohegan Oil Co and named defendants to appear in the Comanche County District Court on April 15, 1935 to answer a suit to cancel oil and gas leases on multiple Hoffman Oil fields and Dewey Ranch land totaling hundreds of acres. The writ, issued January 28 1935 by Clerk Ben Wilhelm, requires weekly newspaper publication for four weeks.
Mrs. Mary E Whittaker Carnes, 79, longtime Comanche County resident, died at home Thursday night January 24 after a several week illness. Funeral held at local Methodist Church Friday afternoon with Rev. M S Leveridge officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by daughters Maggie Grainger Bert Grainger, Jack Carnes, Mrs Bert Williams, Mrs Newt Cloud. five stepchildren. seven grandchildren. two great grandchildren.
Miss Maudie Roberson of Comanche and Inzer Creek of Loraine wed January 26 at Hasse in a ceremony conducted by Elder R. L. Smallwood. Attendants included Marlin Creek, Lemuel Griffin, and Jane Kerley. They plan to settle in Loraine where Creek manages a ranch. Roberson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Roberson.
L. F. Elkins hosted the Men’s 42 Club Tuesday evening with five tables of play. R. W. Brannon claimed high score and Gaston Elms weighed in. The club plans to meet next Tuesday at Pat Cagle’s.
Mrs L F Elkins is visiting her daughter Mrs H B Allen in Cisco. The brief note confirms a family visit and the two households linked by kinship.
The Southwest Spring Auto show presented by the Dallas Automotive Trades Association will run February 9 through 12 at the State Fair grounds in Dallas. Twenty five makes of cars will be displayed in the Automobile and Manufacturers Building with a decorative setting and atrium attractions. Music and entertainment will accompany the displays for visitors from up to 150 miles away to compare makes and judge their features.
Mr and Mrs M Bramlett of Dublin spent Friday with Will Bramlett. Miss Vada Looney of Wilson visited her sister Mrs Gustine Gilbreath. Edna Hill boys and girls defeated Wilson teams last Friday. A shower for Mr and Mrs Jack Kilgore was held Saturday night at Mr and Mrs J C Williams home following their recent marriage.
A miscellaneous shower was given Saturday night at Miss Jane Kerley's home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Inter Creek. Guests enjoyed games and a wagon of presents drawn to the couple by Duane Nelms and Nita Lou Griffith. Punch and cake were served to numerous attendees including Jane and May Kerley, Myrtie Fagan, Inez Nelms, Lois Griffith, Dexter Lane, Angus Gordon, Orville Roberson, David Reid, Marlin Creek, Letha Kerley, and others.
W L Greer invites all to attend the all day singing session at De Leon Baptist Church on February 8 for the county singing convention.
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