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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
4
An advertisement states Independent Gasoline available just south of City Hall with filling price 15 cents per gallon. Also offers kerosene at 5? cents and naphtha 20 cents, plus good lube at 40 cents per gallon.
Item notes a young calf for sale or interest at the Chief Office. Also reports Mr and Mrs Miles of Rochelle visiting their daughter Mrs Pat Cagie this Sunday in the area.
The Chief announces listed candidates for the Democratic Primary on July 28 1934. District Judge nominees R B Cross and Tom L Robinson. District Attorney Harry Flentge. County Clerk nominees Bob Haynes John Reese J B Lacy Hollis Burton. County Superintendent candidates R S Walker W D Jenkins B Ray McCorkle Eldon Feril. Commissioner Precinct No 1 F L Little J R Bird (second term). Precinct No 2 L A Gleaton R Lane Sam Lewis Will May (second term). Precinct No 3 H McCarty. Justice of Peace Precinct No 1 R B Waldrop. Constable Precinct No 1 Don Chaney V G Cash.
Mrs Elizabeth Myers a pioneer who crossed Texas to settle Comanche in 1867 died at her home Srotley South Comanche after two weeks illness She was born September 30 1852 in Harrison County Missouri and survived by six daughters and a son Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev Haley Rev Gordon Barrett and Rev Kenneth L. Smith officiating Pallbearers included her grandsons Jesse Cuthbertson Ike Jake Sam Phifer son Troy Baxter of Dublin The Myers family long served the Comanche community and her husband Isaac Myers a Civil War Union Army veteran died in February 1899 Local obituary notes her early church affiliation and migrations with Indians raids and frontier life.
The family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness, death, and burial of Mary FE. Myers. They note the support of friends and neighbors and acknowledge the many people who cared for their mother and grandmother.
Five of six UT students last year were church members or expressed a church preference. Of 6739 students, 5627 were members, 876 indicated preference, 81 no info, 155 no church preference. Methodists led with 1785 members and 245 preferences. Baptists 1161 members 172 preferences. Presbyterians 788 members 108 preferences. Other denominations include Catholic 101, Jewish 942, Lutheran 158, Adventist 1, Nazarene 1, with several minor totals. Men 4479: 2645 members 658 preferences. Women 960: 1922 members 999 preferences.
The final bh on Setordey night presents Ten Nichts in a Parroee with retained characters. A merchants matinee Saturday afternoon will feature The Sincer and the Fool while Friday night offers The Money King as a bargain show.
January 18 social event honors Mr. and Mrs. Ermmest Kohler who wed at Pottsville that afternoon. Reception and dinner hosted by bride’s parents FE A Marwitz with games and a dance afterward. Numerous relatives and friends from Priddy Indian Gap area attended.
Miss Freddie Sturkie spent the weekend with Kathleen Sturkie and Dorothy Purvis. Mrs. John Hughes hosted a birthday dinner for her husband with guests including Ernest Hunt, Perry Maves, Henry Gilman, the McCarty family, and Sandifer of Purvis. Clara Hodge visited Purvis. Ira Sturkie and children came from Gustine to visit W. L. Sturkie’s family. Willis Hughes of Proctor visited Ammon Hughes in Proctor.
An advertisement claims Alice Burns relieved a thirty year constipation with Adlerika from The Reese Drug Co. The copy asserts the remedy restored regularity and improved health.
Detroit man Herman Rankis endorses Kruschen Salts claiming relief from rheumatic pains after one bottle and a 22 pound weight loss following a morning half teaspoonful in water. The ad promises safe rapid fat loss and a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
Priddy Public School announced a record enrollment of 161, led by Miss Edna Tiemann. Principal changes include Joe Grimland from Proctor High School and Emmett Cunningham of Comanche. The school hosts athletics, glee club, drama, PA, and health programs with midterms completed and a play titled Cranberry Corners staged by the PTA.
A Flint advertisements promotes Thediford's Black-Draught as quick relief for biliousness and constipation. Mrs. D. C. Jones of Waterloo Alabama testifies the remedy clears sour stomach and bad taste, improves color, and ends headaches. A syrup form for children is now available.
George W. Rollins of De Leon attends the opening of a special session called by Governor Ferguson to pass relief bonds sales and to grant relief from inequitable foreclosures on real estate. The proclamation also invites consideration of other subjects as submitted by the governor.
L. L. Hodges Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Texas with headquarters at Austin will visit the Comanche lodge on February 8. A letter urges a turnout of members and an open meeting for the Pythian Sisters and former members. Visitors are expected from nearby lodges as plans are laid for a highly successful event.
Public notice states policies numbered 104126 to 104150 assigned to John Weaver for American Central Insurance Company are void as no contracts or premiums exist. Cravens Dargan & Co, Houston, Texas, Insurance Managers, issues the notice. Battery Radios advertised by Reese Drug Co as affordable Air Cell radios.
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