This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
4
On fine fruit trees at Mrs Thomas George's Nursery. For sale an all white porcelain Electric Range with even heat control, practically new, from Mrs John D. Waring Jr.
W. II. Adams suffered gas and heartbeat irregularities after meals. Ad lerika provided relief, and he can now eat freely without discomfort.
Mrs. M. J. Whisenant died February 2 after years of illness. Interment was Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. W. M. Scott and Rev. S. J. Isham officiating. She was born Mary Jane Powers in Missouri May 12, 1856 and moved to Comanche circa 1860. She married J. H. Whisenant August 20, 1874. he died May 20, 1920. Survived by two daughters, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers and one sister. Out-of-town mourners listed.
Phifer's Station near City Hall invites customers to fill up with gasoline kerosene naptha and lube priced per gallon. Ike Phifer advertises fuel and lubricant items and notes a $20 trailer for sale via J. E. McCain at the Ice Plant.
Wednesday is the last day to sign up with the Government to join the Nog-Corn Control Plan. Under two new rules, farmers averaging two litters per year for the past two years may enter. J. A. Barton, County Agent.
An old advertisement claims 16 cent gasoline and 40 to 50 cent lubrication. It promises kerosene and naphtha and notes the store is located just south of the City Hall operated by Ike Phifer.
Commissover Precinct 3 candidate E H McCarty and Justice Peace Precinct 1 candidate R B Waldrop are listed along with Constable Precinct 1 candidate Don Chaney. An advertisement from Chief Cleaners promotes suit cleaning and pressing at 75 cents, offering pickup and delivery by phone.
Located near the Cotton Belt right of way the J A Lees barn and feed lot buys and sells livestock especially hogs and cattle. Farmers bring stock trade or have them trucked to Fort Worth for von Galty Wereford bulls for sale ad from Marche Texas.
The city will proceed with suits for delinquent taxes for 1932 and prior years, covering real estate and personal property. Those current on installments or resuming payments next week will not be sued, and liberal installment plans are available. Applications for loans pending may delay actions.
The Frost family expresses gratitude for floral offerings words of sympathy and acts of kindness during their mother Mrs. N V Frosts death and burial. They thank friends and neighbors for the esteem shown during her years of residence.
The Comanche Chief and Semi Weekly Farm News are advertised at 1 year for $1.50, offering a combined subscription deal. The promotion highlights a bargain price for both periodicals.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to Gertrude Isensee Springstead defendant in No. 7876 a suit for divorce filed January 31 1934 by C W Springstead. The decree seeks service by weekly newspaper publication for four weeks before April 16 1984 in Comanche County Texas.
John Wilson Cooper age 85 died February 2 at his daughter’s home Comanche Route 8. He is buried Friday at Indian Creek Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Barrett officiating and pallbearers named. Survivors include five children, plus a brother and sister, with a long Baptist life and residence in Indian Creek.
This week marks Boy Scout Week with President Roosevelt delivering the national address to Boy Scouts of America at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Local Troops 19 and 21 will hear the speech at the High School building after a 10:45 a.m. assembly, discussing scouting duties for 1934. Patrols from Troop 19 were reorganized at Thursday’s meeting with new leaders named by Scoutmaster J. H. Arthur.
Rev. B B Hestir will preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. Morning services are canceled at the local church while Rev. Hestir leads the Trome Mission Course at Brownwood Church with D Charles Clarke.
Mrs. N V Frost longtime Comanche County resident and widow of Vandyke founder died at Wingate on Tuesday after a short illness Funeral services were held at Comanche Methodist Church with Rev A C Haynes officiating Interment was at Zion Hill Cemetery Vandyke Pallbearers listed Survivors include six children fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren with several siblings and in laws attending from out of town
Advertisement cites Mrs. D. C. Jones of Waterloo Alabama praising Black-Draught for biliousness and constipation relief. Claims include bad taste in mouth sour stomach dizziness and headache improved after use. Mentions 25 cent price and a new syrup form for children.
Mrs Weldon Glasgow of Comanche formerly Miss Wenona Jones was feted with a miscellaneous shower by Mrs Archie Swearingen at Sidney. Guests filled the room as she began a treasure hunt and uncovered the gift basket. Hot chocolate and cake were served to the honoree and a long list of attendees.
Local ad from Williams highlights two coffee offers with 4 pounds plus a bucket goblet and pan for 1.05 and other coffee plus cup for 1.00. Special grocery prices and family footwear including Wear-A-Well shoes. children items from 1.00, men's work shoes 1.50, ladies shoes 1.49.
A message from Joe Wagner and family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs. Wagner’s illness from injuries in an automobile accident. They appreciate floral gifts and invite others to call on them for assistance any time.
Winston Couch formerly of Comanche married Miss Kathryn Brady of Abilene on February 3. Couch is son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Couch of Mercer Gap and a 1925 Comanche High School graduate who has worked seven years with the State Highway Department in Abilene as Warehouse Superintendent. Mrs. Couch also works in the clerical department of the Highway office at Abilene. They visited Mineral Wells after the ceremony and plan to reside in Abilene.
Pressed for 7oc at our shop. Our cleaning is thorough and out ent weaves. We call for and de lver your garments at just the ers. Phone 504, (tf)
Comanche store announces a large shipment of garden seed including cabbage plants and almost every kind of seed desired. A complete line of field seeds is also offered with new orders arriving every few days.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.