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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
8
Comanche bankers merchants and traders express renewed optimism for 1982. They cite reduced debt, abundant farm feed and food, and a return to normalcy after years of wartime strain, forecasting improved crops, stronger purchasing power, and steady economic recovery in the county.
A Beattie residence belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Perdue burned Friday about eleven am a mile southeast of Beattie. Mrs. Perdue noticed the blaze as she prepared a turkey dinner for expected visitors. the building was a total loss with part of the household goods including the kitchen furniture.
Advert says the dry cleaning service promises satisfactory work. Text credits E. F. as signer.
Absentee voting begins July 2 with first primary dates and progresses through August and September deadlines for committee actions filing expense reports and canvassing results. The schedule covers precinct conventions county conventions and state canvassing with general election steps in November and presidential electors in December. Preston Tate predicts 1982 will be tougher yet could improve in late year if crops are average.
T A Aron Ward expresses gratitude for public cooperation in widening roads and securing rights of way and asks for future support with assurances of appreciation from him. The message emphasizes citizen help and courtesies for his candidacy.
Will E. May announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 2 in Comanche County. He cites seven years with the State Highway Department and county commissioners, detailing road construction maintenance and bridge work expertise, plus fiscal oversight of county finances. He is 34, a longtime resident, and promises efficient, economical management.
Grady Howell files formal declaration of candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 2 in the Democratic Primary. He asks for support and pledges his best possible service if elected.
The Commissioners Court of Comanche County Texas will receive competitive bids by 10 a m January 11 1932 at the Court House Comanche for one or more clutch operated wheeled scoops of one yard capacity. The court may award a contract if a bid is accepted. A five percent certified check is required and the court may reject all bids. If a contract is made time warrants up to 2500 may be issued bearing six percent interest and maturing by 1986. W T House County Judge.
Saturday January 9 is the last day to dress turkeys at the local turkey plant. Please bring your turkeys to Farmers Produce Co. by 3 p.m. Saturday. Geo. C. McKinzie, Manager.
Hoffman Economy Store begins removal of stock into a larger building once occupied by Shelton and Jackson, with work starting Thursday and expected to finish Friday. Mr. Hoffman plans to expand the business in the new site.
We thank friends for help during the loss of our home and rebuilding efforts. R. H. McDonald and family express gratitude for support received.
Tim Pettit and family express gratitude for friends and relatives and especially thank Gustine telephone operator Mrs. Erskine Keith for her kindness during the wife’s sickness. God bless each of you.
The City Court approved purchasing 25000 worth of Comanehce City Water Bonds using the sinking fund balance of 206800. The bonds, bearing 5 percent interest, will save the city 750 each year in interest by retiring its own debt. The sinking fund must retire bonds but may be reinvested in earlier maturing bonds.
Ruth's Fruit Stand advertises a well supplied stall on the Higginbotham lot at the southwest corner of the square. It promotes fresh fruits vegetables nuts and other goods at low prices and requests business from the public.
W. O. Moore announces return to work in his shop and invites customers to receive good service at reasonable prices. He expresses appreciation for business and readiness to serve.
Miss Treva Magness hosted a web party at her home on Friday evening January 1 assisted by Miss Connie Moore Ilene Mc Kinzie and Geraldine Waldrop Bridge provided the entertainment and after the games hot chocolate and cookies were served to a group including Ilene McKinzie Geraldine Waldrop Iris Cotton Velma Stark Ovada Jackson Ozell Lane Francis Renfro Catherine McCrary Jack Satterfield Newton Renfro Curtis Thomas Albert Bonser Thurston Atwood Gene Cook Dallas Hansford and Winfield Wagner
Billy McDonald and Tommy Dun will appear with the Bowen Yadeline Chauffeurs of KKTA on the Ritz Theatre bill for matinee and evening shows Saturday. No extra charge will be made.
Preaching Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Church Conference Saturday morning. Saturday night preaching. Sunday School at 10 am with Superintendent Edd Reece in charge. Bible classes and prayer and singing each Wednesday night. You are invited. Homer Davis, Pastor.
A short note describes a telephone call and request for clothes cleaning by Chief Dy, E. E. McNatt, and announces bringing cream poultry eggs and turkeys to D. C. Bailey at the northwest corner square for top price. The message references a prompt service and call number 504.
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