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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1932
Page
4
A fragmented notice describes a naked man with hens and grain in odd pockets near the Alamo Produce Co. claims and offers fruit trees from Mrs Thos George. The garbled lines reference vendors and locations like Mercervinaon Road and Gomanche, with odd ad phrases throughout.
Court House News lists deaths of George M. Wade Mary Frances Hall John R Wood Lee Davis and Mrs G W Spencer all buried in De Leon Cemetery with dates in January ages and birthplaces noted. births recorded for multiple local families with dates in December and January. deeds recorded show transfers of land including 72 acres for 1200 and other parcels with tract descriptions and consideration amounts.
Hugh Lacy travels to Gainesville to visit his uncle Taylor Lacy, sharing time at the family home and catching up on recent news.
Mr and Mrs H Burks of Brownwood spent Sunday in Comanche with Mr and Mrs John Cunningham.
Miss Billie Webb of Dallas spent last weekend in Comanche with her sister Mrs. Henry Moore.
Now is the time to plant fruit trees pecans and persimmons. See Mrs. Thomas C. George for any quantity priced to sell in Comanche Texas. Telephone 104.
Robert Lewis of Dallas spent last weekend in Comanche with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jenkins. Mrs. J. E. Weathersby of Brownwood visited in Comanche last Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Gilchrest left Sunday for Van to visit her son A. V. Gilchrest. Mrs. Will Roberson spent the first of the week in Brownwood with her sister Mrs. R. F. E. Dudley.
Mrs John Cunningham visited Mrs Hilton Burks in Brownwood this week. Miss Johnsie Cunningham spent the weekend in Comarthe with her parents Mr and Mrs John Cunningham. Mrs B O Twaddell of Dallas is visiting her mother Mrs Will Roberson.
Hurb Spectal No 1 offers a $1 package including multiple shrubs and a rose bush from Mrs. Thos. C. George Comanche Texas with mail orders 50 extra. Rev J L Evans visited Mineral Wells several days this week. Also notes a 1932 Chrysler Coupe No 70 for $65 cash and Barred Rock pallets for sale by G R Pratt telephone 2821.
County Agent J. A. Barton promotes a balanced garden for Comanche County families. The guide lists vegetable, fruit and herb categories with seed amounts for a year’s supply for a family of five, emphasizing bulk seeds and space efficient rows.
Personal mentions list Brownwood visitors and local travelers including Miss Maydelle Dutton and Florence Evelyn Dutton, Miss Jennie Bernstein of Fort Worth visiting Mrs. Chas Hoffman, and Joe Tupin in Dallas. Several residents travel to Morgan, Comanche, San Angelo, and Newbury, with note of appendicitis operations in German and Coleman hospitals and a Crane visit by Mrs. Cotrell.
A large Friday evening gathering at the Downing school house attended the annual 4-H Club feature meeting. Mrs. Oma Ellis directed with Miss Lois McGinnis assisting. The program included music by the Kennedy brothers and Selden Morrison, readings by several students, club pledges, songs and a 4-H drill by primary classes.
Sunday evening at the Methodist Church a program commemorating George Washington's birth will replace the regular preaching service. Rev J J Evans and Mrs John A Mahon will lead the event in charge of the program.
The Home Produce Co. run by Bot Seale promotes a selection of cream produce poultry and eggs for customers seeking farm fresh goods.
The Hasse 4-H Club met Friday night January 29 to reorganize with many members present. County Agent Barton assisted in forming officers J C LaGrone president Hobson Williford vice president Nelda Smith secretary Charlene Craig reporter Odessa Reed Homer Greenlee 4 H leaders. A committee of officers and teachers was named to select local leaders. Also notes on butter cartons and vegetable parchment appear among promotional lines. Rauhut from Austin visited Comanche en route from Gatesville with his parents FE and wife spending two weeks in Austin.
Gwendola Pearl Huggins of Zephyr, 13, died at home after influenza. Funeral held Tuesday at Zephyr with Rev. Newton officiating. interment in Zephyr cemetery. Survived by parents and brothers James, Howard, Norris. Brownwood Bulletin reports. Also, Mrs. L C Bert and children visited Fort Worth over weekend.
The Stephenville district Future Farmers of America public speaking contest will be held at Tarleton College Friday night May 6. The district winner advances to the state contest at Huntsville June 15 and regional winners go to the finals at the F F A convention in Kansas City in November. Attendees at the conference included D. W. Graves Comyn W. Z. Compton DeLeon O B Rose Gustine and J B Cooper Proctor.
J L Gore trusted his wife and ran a milk cow want ad in last week's Chief. A neighbor less than a mile away bought one cow within a day, another neighbor bought a second the next day. Gore now believes selling items works best through the papers wanted column.
The Newburg Cemetery work day is moved to Saturday February 20 from Monday February 22. L A Singleton Jr states the change and invites the public to attend and bring lunch to share at noon.
Julie and Schofield pursue a cautious romance while past connections surface. Julie fears commitment as Giles, Chittenham, and Miss Farrow mingle with intrigue, deception, and longing. A dinner encounter promises revelations in a web of mistaken identities and rekindled desires.
Twenty five members of the Eastern Star and guests gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs. George S. Clarke’s home for a Valentine party. Red and white decor and refreshments set the tone as the group chatted and quilted. Special guests included Mrs. Gertrude Joiner and Mrs. Stella Weaver of De Leon and Miss Dona Saye of Stephenville.
Beginning next Monday Feb 22 there will be a two week Singing School at the Church of Christ taught at night. Tuition is one dollar per week. Public invited. Taught by Clarence Williams who has traveled the southwestern states with the Stamps Quartet. Interested persons should contact Clarence Bryant.
Howard Kilpatrick promotes low prices on hardware and supplies including copper rivets 1 4 lb boxes steel single tree 49c sisal rope 1 2 and 5 8 inches blind bridles 865¢ good all leather collars 2.45 cream separator oil per quart 20c per gallon and urges immediate purchase.
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