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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
7
Complete stock of commercial fertilizer Brightman and Son offered for sale through the Chief Office. Warrant deeds available for purchase at the Chief Office.
An advertisement claims Cardui helps women regain strength and appetite, ease digestion, and reduce discomfort during challenging times. It says thousands report improved energy for housework and activities as bodily pains and nervousness fade.
Vannie Lee Morris, longtime De Leon farmer and stockman, died of paralysis at home on February 13. Born October 6, 1877, he was 59. He is survived by his wife Fannie Noah Morris, two married sons Otha and Oren, his father M. L. Morris, several siblings, and many relatives. Funeral held at Baptist Church February 14 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Gordon Barrett and Rev. R. G. Alexander officiating. Burial in De Leon Cemetery.
Gordon Barrett praises the Comanche Texas Volunteer Fireboys Association for selfless service. He lauds Chief Bob Graham and the crew, notes their regular training and dedication, and promises future public appreciation such as a watermelon cutting and ice cream treat.
Three Comanche County farmers T M Shoemaker of Harmony J D Evans and T D Parsons of Sidney report success with trench silos to save feed. Shoemaker notes cows milked about 50 percent more after silage and animals show better condition. Evans and Parsons praise livestock acceptance and plan to store more next year. Seventy five Austin youths on NYA projects asked about careers with 23 choosing mechanics.
Dr A L Anderson longtime Brownwood physician dies at seventy after a heart attack in his office. Funeral service held at the family home with ministers from First and Central Methodist churches officiating. Survived by several children and interment in De Leon Cemetery.
The remark notes that at a rate of one dollar per minute it would take more than nine hundred years to spend a billion dollars. The statement emphasizes the enormity of the sum and the impracticality of rapid expenditure.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Silley of De Leon died at her home February 3 after several weeks illness. Born February 13, 1863 in Alexandria City Alabama, she moved to Texas in 1906 and lived near De Leon since. A convert to Methodism in girlhood, she belonged to Downing Methodist Church at death. Funeral services were led by Rev. R. L. Davis in the pastor’s absence.
Gustine town chatter notes seniors will perform Leave it to Bill at 7 29 Saturday night after weeks of rehearsals. Dust storms have caused illness and deaths in the area. The Bud Bolton family moved to McFarland California. Three Gustine students leave the schools. Headmaster Strickland attended a Future Farmer contest in Brownwood Tuesday evening. March winds bring memories of kite fights and summer baseball season ahead.
A reflective verse describing the author watching passersby. It notes variety in appearance and pace, from hurried to relaxed, with hats, slippers, dresses, eye color, and moods. The speaker finds beauty in small details and observes both troubles and joys among those observed.
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