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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
4
Mrs. W. W. Cox of Brady won first prize in the Christmas Home Beautification Contest, receiving $25. The Brady Standard notes the Cox residence exemplified the Christmas spirit with a Bethlehem scene and star motif, featuring the three wise men guiding viewers to the Christ child.
Cecil B DeMille presents Madam Satan at the Majestic featuring Abe Lyman and his jazz band aboard a Zeppelin amid masked ball scenes. The ensemble performs hits like Were So Sorry This Time This Beauty Auction All I Know You Are in My Arms and Lowdown while Lyman and his musicians appear as parachute-toting party guests.
On Comanche Route 3 B F Zschiesche Mrs M J York W R Waldrop J L West announce a free pass giveaway at the Majestic theater on Wednesday January 14.
On Sunday December 28 the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Evans hosted a birthday dinner at their Sidney home honoring Mr. Evans on his seventieth birthday. Attendees included eight children six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A list of relatives and local families attended and a free family pass to the Majestic was offered for January 15.
The Graham family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who remembered them after their home burned. They cannot fully express appreciation and wish that such calamity never befall others, hoping others have as many friends in their sorrow as they had.
Durham Bygan Co of Comanche Texas seeks several thousand pounds of black walnuts in large sizes and continues to buy pecans. The item notes inquiries at the plant for ready nuts and signals ongoing procurement activity. Attendees at Keith Chilton's funeral in Comanche include Mr and Mrs H Burks Brownwood Miss Laura Lu Waring Cisto Judge McCoy and family and others from Dallas Austin Lubbock and nearby areas.
On Comanche Route 6 H S Wetzel T FE Warren J R Stevens and M T Shoemaker will race a free pass to the Majestic on Tuesday January 18.
DUSTER communities report multiple Sunday visits and a wedding. Miss Lucille Coan and Jack Solomon wed Sunday afternoon. Families hosted and visited across Dus ter and nearby towns, with a forty two party at Author Aldrige’s, and church day noted.
A vintage Draughon's College ad touts the priceless ingredient of honor in every product and links a diploma to success. It lists locations Dallas Wichita Falls Abilene Lubbock and urges readers to mail a coupon for a free booklet “Proof of Positions” to seek advancement.
The State of Texas Comanche County executes a sheriff sale of two land tracts totaling 144 acres in Comanche County. Letha Clements is levied upon to satisfy a judgment of $870.08 with a $400.00 credit and costs. Sale set for the first Tuesday in February 1931 at the Courthouse door in Comanche. Dwight Brightman Sheriff January 8 1981.
Bank reports show Comanche National Bank assets of 464 607 96 dollars with 100 000 capital and 248 127 72 deposits. Proctor State Bank lists loans of 25 247 97 and total assets 52 586 72 with 15 000 capital and 7 500 surplus. Both declare sworn statements by their presidents and cashiers in January 1931.
No. 688 Banks No 688 Comanche Texas releases December 1980 financials with assets totaling 675 762 46 including loans and discounts 178 610 09 securities 148 426 29 deposits 407 705 85 and capital stock 65 004 00. The statement is sworn by President E Anthony and Asst Cashier K L Macon with notary J Hicks on January 7 1981.
A doctor’s prescription called Thoxine provides rapid sore throat relief without gargling. The remedy promises relief within 15 minutes and is marketed as safe for the whole family with a money back guarantee. Bottles are priced at 5¢, 60¢, and $1.00. Reese's Drug Store and others carry it.
Bank balance sheet shows assets of 68505.64 with cash in bank 8035.61 and reserves from approved reserve agents 6330.32. Capital stock 25000.00 Undivided profits 2674.86 Guaranty Fund 321.48 and total resources 68405.64. Bank officers T L Conaway president J I White cashier and directors W J Hicks and C F Woolsey. Notary public A N Pat certifies the document. J L Woolsey and Welch family receive Majestic theater tickets January 18.
Mrs Palmer found an advertisement in the Chief offering gloves as found property. She claimed the gloves as hers after reading the notice and was glad to recover them. The item notes a concern about misplacement rather than any wrongdoing.
Eve Parsons flees a perilous night at Jake’s cabaret and seeks safety at the Garland Hotel. A looming stranger pressures her as she plans a discreet return with help from partner Stella and Ivy, while Hamilton’s timely call offers fragile hope.
The record notes births to Atlas Parsons and spouse on December 5 1930 in DeLeon. O C Goats on December 8 1930. L G Holland of Comyn on December 8 1930. Marcell Higgins both in Rucker on December 19 1930. D E Echols of DeLeon on December 19 1920. Albert Quinn DeLeon Route 2 on December 6 1950. George Brooks DeLeon Route 4 on December 18 1980. Deaths: William Wilson Stephens near Beattie on December 19 1980 age 61, burial Sandhill Cemetery. Raynard Fretwell at DeLeon December 5 1980 age 24, burial DeLeon Cemetery. Mrs Mary Collins at DeLeon December 3 1930 age 74, burial DeLeon.
On Comanche Route 1 L Webb H M Wright David Woolsey and J D Ward will receive a free pass to the Majestic on Monday January 12.
Frank Ross, longtime Frisco operator at Comanche since 1917, is transferred to Brownwood to assume a similar post and duties today. Mrs. Ross and Margarite will stay in Comanche with her mother until school ends.
Classified notice showing hedge plants including California and Armour River Privet priced at 2.08 per hundred and 1.25 for 50, under Mrs. Claude George with telephone 104.
Mr and Mrs J D Jones hosted thirty five relatives for Christmas Day in Comanche. Attendees included the Francisco and Fagan families from Prescott Arkansas Cisco residents C T Jones F A Jones W N Fllictt Myrtle Jones G A Bratton Mary S Jones T J Jones J W Fagan and others from Fairview. The gathering marked the first full sibling reunion in ten years.
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