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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
5
County Tax Assessor Jorge Goosby announces ten deputy assessors to begin 1951 work. Deputies will cover neighborhoods, using local knowledge to maximize property valuation. A uniform schedule sets values for livestock, crops, tractors, and common autos, with deputiesAssignments listed by area and town.
Black card paper offered for tracing large sheets at Comanche Chief. Price listed as 10 cents per sheet for black color and 15 cents per sheet for other colors.
Court notices list marriages in Desdemona and Comanche routes with L Lewis, Gracie Lane, Win ell Cox and Vesta Greghorn among others. Deeds recorded include J W Ross to Kate King in Comanche, various tract transfers in City of Comanche, and several executorship and land conveyances with specific survey names and sizable sums.
Following W. H. Williams resignation, CG Vance Singleton, longtime Higginbothams accountant, is promoted to local manager in De Leon. Known as a home product and respected by staff, Singleton is the son of D. M. Singleton and grandson of local figure Uncle Singleton. coworkers petitioned headquarters for his appointment.
Fifty years after J Km Starkie wed Mary E Cook in Coleman County the Proctor couple celebrated their 49th anniversary with family and friends at their home on Friday January 9. The gathering included a noon meal for about 40 and speeches by R W Gray and Rev Sterling Isham.
The list names students earning low first and second honors, high and third honors, and includes a mix of given names and surnames such as Lojuna Pate Fran cis Williams Natalee MecKinzie Emma Louise McDonald Ruth Jacobs Kyle Barrett Pat Sullivan Charlotte Darham Perry Durham Nancy Jo Wilkerson Pena Lou Ce L. D D Edwards Lilly Lou May Gaylord Burks Norris Carter Joe Clare Carnes Mary FE Everitt Pillie Claude Everitt Mil ea Gene Ferguson Ernest Rambo Juanita Renfro Modene Frist Natalea Johnson Eva Lee Roberson Dorothy Sanders Victor Ray Gore Bernard Edwards Frances Durham Maxine George James Slider Joy Jean Eaton Catherine Cauley Patricia Howard Marjorie Littlejohn Freelin Shoemaker Billie Van Cleave Vernon Breaveale Richard Mahon Dorothy Stewart Harold Carter Melvin Bear Tom Cox Jr Robert Eaton McEvan Palmer.
Albert Shappard age 46 died at his Gulf Port Mississippi home on Sunday December 21 and was buried Monday December 22. He worked twenty three years for J C Penny and Co and had been manager of the Gulf Port store since its founding. He was a Mason Kiwanian and Presbyterian. Survived by his wife formerly Mrs Ellis McGrary of Comanche and four children.
The Comanche Bandana Orchestras present a free concert at Comanche High School on Sunday January 18 at 3 00 PM directed by W H Howard with performances by the High School Orchestra the Jolly Tars several soloists and ensembles including Maurice Hoffman Nan Shelton Ted Durham Marion Lucille Donaho and Gussie Insull among others. The program features overtures marches concertos and a variety of orchestra and jazz selections with piano accompaniment and a large concert orchestra providing the finale.
Mrs. C. B. Harvey of Waco Texas testified that Argotane improved her long running constipation and skin condition after one bottle. She said blood and energy improved and urged others to try it. Advertisements note drug availability in Comanche and a local theater pass giveaway in Sidney Texas events.
Dewey Williams returns from Ozona to take charge of the Williams Store in Comanche and leases the building from Eugene Neely for another year.
Elkins Tin Shop offers radiators for all cars with new stock. Harrison Service Station bears a boriered note. Luther Dixon of Prownwond visited Comanche on Tuesday. Rose bushes offered in 20 varieties at 40 cents each or 4.90 per dozen. Claude George listed with phone 104 in Comanche Texas. Mrs. Claude Cox returned home after several weeks in Dallas for treatment.
No 1071 First State Bank Lamkin Texas ends 11 December 1980 totals assets 52 929 62 with deposits 18 235 52 and loans 19 268 59. Officers D L Truett president H Shockley cashier certify accuracy with notary N E Palmer.
The State of Texas to all interested in the estate of C S Swanner Deceased Mrs M R Swanner filed an application in Comanche County Court on January 18 1931 for probate of the last will. The next term begins February 2 1931 at the courthouse in Comanche Texas. Interested parties must appear and answer. Witness Bob Haynes Clerk.
A psychiatrist and two men discuss a possible Carrington link and a mysterious Henderson as the patient experiences strain. The woman collapses crying, then reassures she will sleep and trusts forthcoming, cautious testing.
Sheriff Dwight Brightman proceeds to sell Lots 4 and 5 in Block 10 Higginbotham addition DeLeon Comanche County Texas on the first Tuesday in February 1931 for cash to satisfy a 64.00 judgment in favor of C G Foust against W P Hammers with costs.
L. F. Grainger announces he is now agent for Sherman Nursery and will take orders for trees for spring delivery.
Weekend services will be held at Roberson Springs with preaching Saturday at 7 p m and Sunday at 11 a m and 7 p m Sunday School at 10 a m Pastor T N Carter. F N Roberts formerly of Roberts Co S M Experts will be here Saturday and Monday to work on family sewing machines with guaranteed service in Comanche location North 2nd St four blocks west of Square phone 442. At Gustine Texas H J Mayes L J McClellan Jake McCulough offer free family passes to Majestic on Thursday Jan 22 visiting new location south of Durham Bros New phone 604 Chief Dry Cleaners.
At Priddy Texas J W Priddy J A Schee Albert Schuman will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Tuesday January 20 in a local drawing or promotion details unclear.
Eve and Hamilton plan a day trip after a tense start to their strained alliance. He asks her to avoid telling Henderson of her amnesia and pressures honesty about their situation as they travel to escape the city’s glare.
Miss Ruby Mae Smart spent Thursday night with Louise Taylor. Pete Sanders of Comanche visited here Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dineus of Comanche spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. John McEntire. Homer Miller of Lamkin spent Saturday night and Sunday with Weldon Glasgow.
Route 1 resident R L Mc Kimmey along with PD Miller J H Mc Donelad and Earl May will receive family passes to the Majestic on Monday January 19th.
Local ad for Bob Seale promoting cream produce poultry and eggs from his Home Produce Co. The fragment lists dairy and farm goods offerings and emphasizes household staples.
Black 10 cents per sheet Colors 15 cents per sheet as shown in the Comanche Chief advertise a simple rate card for printing services.
Ferns cut flowers and potted plants decorated the meeting as Mrs. T J Williams hosted the Study Club on Thursday January 8. A miscellaneous program featured Vigil's Aenid led by Miss Ola Cunningham with language comparisons in English Latin Spanish and German by attendees including Albert Swarts. Refreshments of iced juice fruit cake nuts and coffee were served to members and Mrs. Philip Chilton of Falfurrias.
Comanche Chief advertises large carbon sheets for embroidery tracing priced at 10 cents per sheet in black and 1 cent for yellow and green options.
Mrs. Claute George advertises hedge plants priced at 2.09 per hundred and 1.25 for 50 along with contact via telephone 104. The listing notes California and Armour River privet varieties for landscaping.
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