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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1935
Page
7
The Reese family thanks friends for kind words and help during the death of their son and grandson Thomas Gene Reese. Gratitude is extended for floral offerings and support from Mr. and Mrs. Ernett Reese and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reese and family.
The second annual Tarleton Future Farm- ers of America meat identification and judging contest will be at John Tarleton Agriculture College on Laver eey 22 in Stephenville dining hall. Enrolled FFA members from local chapters may compete in teams of three with one alternate, identifying twenty five retail cuts from 110 listed positions and judging five extra cuts for quality. Prizes include a gold watch fob, banners, certificates, and merit awards. The article also notes farmer support for AA A programs and Farm Relief measures amid 1930s agricultural policy debates.
Local ad highlights page 3 offers at Renfro's Grocery Market with emphasis on quality groceries and low prices. Shop use: Bargains shown in print promotion.
Armed guards block entry as missiles fly near Kennedy’s group. Kennedy confronts Jim Devlin at the gates over Hastings alleged scheming. Devlin denies and vows retaliation, while Hastings plans to stay and face the mob.
A riot at the mills erupts as gunfire is directed at the crowd. Alex Hastings is wounded while Devlin and Jean cling to each other amid chaos. Mary Hastings asserts the family will reopen the mills Monday as Jean vows to stay and Devlin contemplates their future.
Bluff Dale residents celebrate bid advertisement by the State Highway Department for a two mile plus roadway through Bluff Dale as part of Highway 10. Project estimated at around 50 000 dollars including maintenance costs, with a three course asphalt topping over an eighteen inch base of crushed stone and caliche.
Edna Hill residents hosted visitors including Lena Stephens and Margaret Salyer from Carl ton and W D Kilgore visiting daughter H H Hancock in the Mexico community. Edna Hill teams beat Wilson in basketball as Wilson girls and Edna Hill boys won. Cage tourney moved to Stephenville. Edna Hill boys and Clairette girls also winners. John Tilly of Houston visiting Doyle Reid. Mrs. Matt Webo went to Sweetwater to visit son Rewford. Ralph Huffman of Crane visiting relatives. Wesley Cook and E C White with son from Carl ton visited Brownwood. East Texas Gasoline ad closes the items.
From Jasper Florida comes a testimonial about Thedford's Black-Draught easing constipation. Mr. W. M. Henderson says twenty years of use relieved dull aches and headaches and that a few doses restore health. He notes it as a family staple kept at home and sold in 26 cent packages.
Jess Gooch, 71, blacksmith, died at his Brownwood home January 30. Funeral services were held January 31 at White Point Cemetery. Born January 17, 1864 in Oklahoma, he lived in Alice before moving to Brownwood in 1916, later lived in Mullin, then returned nine years ago. Survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Maye Phillips of Comanche, and three stepdaughters.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a tasteless alternative to cod liver oil. It claims rapid weight gain and improved energy for children and mothers, with a money back guarantee if gains of at least 3 pounds are not achieved in a month.
Bob Masters, Baylor sophomore from Comanche, trains daily in winter football drills. After a strong previous season, he shows improved blocking and overall drive in scrimmages. The article asserts he will be a key member of the club next fall in blocking, tackling, or carrying the ball.
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