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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1932

Page

8

Eight Proposed Amendments Ahead in November Vote

The article outlines eight proposed amendments for the November election. Key items include a state tax homestead exemption up to 2000 dollars, a residency and tax basis requirement for voting on bonds, and provisions for National Guard members to vote and hold office in Texas. Other amendments address debt limits, university bond investments, tax deed redemption, and a Texas Centennial celebration plan.

National Guard National Guard Reserves Officers Reserve Corps United States Organized Reserves United States Army Navy Marine Corps Army Texa University of Texas Texas Mexico

SEXTON REPORTS CEMETERY INTERMENTS FOR OAKWOOD IN 1921

The Oakwood Cemetery records show 37 burials in 1921, eight more than 1930. Gus Meyers has served as sexton since 1928 and supervised 252 burials. May was heaviest with seven funerals. February and November had none. Ages averaged 54.2 years, with four infant deaths lowering the average.

Oakwood Gus Meyers Mr. Meyers Oakwood Cemetery John G. Neely F. H S. I. Neely T. C Elizabeth Wright M. Donley Cox Nabers Brothers Joseph M Fleete O Comanche

Dry Cleaning and Alterations by Chief Dry Cleaners

A telephone call demonstrates the cleaning and repairing services offered by Chief Dry Cleaners. E. E. McNatt, proprietor, assures customers the work will please them and the service will please all.

E. E. McNatt

Cotton Belt Among 6 Southwest Rail Lines To Show Gain

Six Southwestern railroads posted higher gross and net income for the first 11 months of 1981 than a year earlier. The list from Business Week includes Fort Worth and Denver City, Cotton Belt, International Great Northern, Rock Island, Louisiana and Arkansas, and the New Orleans Northeastern, with the first four serving Fort Worth directly.

Southwestern United States Roscoe Ady The Chamber of Commerce Business Week Fort Worth Denver City International Great Northern Rock Island Louisiana Arkansas New Orleans Kort Worth

Lights Bright Service Station Undergoing Testing

Light testing at the Lights Bright Service Station is underway to evaluate performance and reliability of the new equipment. Crew report steady results as technicians monitor gauges and safety systems during the procedure.

Brightman's Service Station

Three Wise Girls and The Phantom of Paris At The Ritz

The Ritz Theatre screens Three Wise Girls starring Mae Clark Jean Harlow and Marie Prevost January 24 25 26 in a smart comedy drama about three citybound women and love. The Phantom of Paris with John Gilbert plays January 27 28, presenting a continental melodrama about a magician falsely accused and a clever escape. Also showing The Fighting Marshal a Tim McCoy Western on January 22 23 with action filled robbery and romance.

Mae Clark Jean Harlow Marie Prevost Columbia Ritz Cassie Dot Gladys Walter Byron Jameson Thomas Andy Devine John Gilbert Ritz Theatre Gaston Leroux Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gilbert Marcuis Cheri-Bibi Leila Hyams Lewis Stone Jean Hersholt C. Aubrey Smith Natalie Moorhead Ian Keith Alfred Rickman McCoy Dorothy Gulliver Tim McCoy Tom Fenton Red Larkin Silver City

Post Office to Close Saturday Evenings

The Post Office will close at noon on Saturdays starting 40th January to grant clerks half-holidays on Saturdays. Postmaster B. Black cites instructions from Washington as the reason for the change.

Washington Gho. B. Black

Notice to creditors in estate of Lettie Louise Lester

In Comanche County Texas D C Dingus administrator of Lettie Louise Lester deceased invites all claimants to present their debts within the legally prescribed period. The 6th day of January 1982 references the appointment order and filing by the County Court and Clerk.

State OF Texas Comanche Louise Lester A. D W. T. House Comanche County Texas D. C. Dingus Lettie Louise Lester D. C

Comanche Graduates Move to High School Term

Fourteen mid term graduates of Comanche Grammar School entered Comanche High School at the start of the new term. Names include Cathleene Barrett Anita Brock Thomas Brown James Carter Ophelia Carver Christine Coleman Iris Cotton Joseph Johnson Winlow Magguss Delia McEntire Vance Payne Francis Renfro Homer Tupin and Christine Kemp.

Comanche Grammar School Comanche High School W. G. Barrett Cathleene Barrett Anita Brock Thomas Brown James Carter Ophelia Carver Christine Coleman Iris Cotton Joseph Johnson Winlow Magguess Delia McEntire Vance Payne Francis Renfro Homer Tupin Christine Kemp W. D. Jenkins Mattie Trickey State Department of Education Vada Belle Simmons

New Silk Dresses Arrive at Shelton and Jacksons

A fresh shipment of silk dresses has arrived at Shelton and Jacksons offering stylish spring attire. Prices start at five dollars, inviting shoppers to browse the new stock.

Shelton & Jackson

Patriotic program at Grammar School marks Lee centennial

A large audience attended a Tuesday evening patriotic pageant at the Grammar School titled A Memorial To the Spirit of the Confederacy commemorating the 125th birth anniversary of General Robert E. Lee. Miss Annie Coleman led the program with faculty help and music by Pat Howard and his orchestra.

Grammar School Robert FE. Lee Annie Coleman Romeo S. Walker John A. Mahon Herman Jones Marion Lucille Donahoe Ida Hart L. B. Russell N. N. Durham H. N. Goodson FE. J. Anthony Pat Howard State House South Carolina Virginia Walker Rita Isham Pollyanna Speed Catherine Payne Tommy Zell Norwood Eldena Lane Hart C. Shoemaker Memminger Cullen Blevins Alexander H. Stephens Romeo S. Walker, Jr Trenholm S. C Carl Jack Carter Jefferson Davis Herbert Goodson John J. Crittenden Ken Jim Bob Lee Forsythe Richard Tate Sam Houston Texas Murt Sullivan Robert Toombs Morris Lee Kieht Joseph E. Brown Hilbert Huett Benjamin Reutel Luker Mallory Donald Howington John Slidell Quingin Cauley

Services at St Matthews Church in Coman

St Matthews Church of Coman plans Sunday services on January 24 led by Rev. Charles LaBaugh per church officials announcement.

ST. Matthews Church St. Matthews Church of Comanche Charles LaBaugh

Home Made Chili at Ren fro's Market

Local ad promotes a brick chili offering at Ren fro's Market emphasizing economical price and ready-to-eat servings for shoppers seeking hearty fare.

Renfro’s

Entertains Tuesday Club with Winter Flowers and Bridge

Mrs. Lionel Slider hosted the Tuesday Club from three to six with three tables of bridge. High score went to Mrs. Jack Moore. Refreshments of datenut pie and whipped cream were served to club members and Mesdames Inez Palmer, Ira Clemons, and J. E. Palmer.

Lionel Slider Jack Moore Inez Palmer Ira Clemons J. E. Palmer

County finances show Jury Fund deficit narrows in 1932

Comanche County records reveal the Jury Fund remains in the red but improved to a deficit of 805.00 on January 1, 1932 after a 1 percent tax transfer to the Court House Fund. Road and Bridge precincts report warrants, receipts, and expenditures through 1931 with varying balances and several outstanding obligations. The county invites bids for road machinery items and notes potential time warrants up to 2500 to be issued if a contract is awarded.

Court House Comanche County D Rathinery Commissioners’ Court Texas Comanche W. T. House Comanche Courty

Bring Your Cream Poultry and Turkeys to D C Briley

Poultry Eiges turkeys and ex fresh meats must be brought to D C Briley located at the northwest corner square. Toa prices are listed for sale.

D. C. Briley Siquare

Poultry and Eggs Up for Bid at Northwest Corner

Poultry, eggs, turkeys and peas sent to D. C. Bailey at the northwest corner square. Top prices offered.

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Rainbow Shop Tate’s Grocery Bargain Department Sexton Southwest Onappy S. Paris Smith Trockineg D. C. Bailey Northwest Corner Square F. WW. McKinney Orange Park Fla Bart’s Grocery Higginbotham Bros. & CO C.F. Williams Joe Wagner M. Coleman O. F. Tate & Son Durham Bros I. M Maud) Vineyard D. W. Dutton Groceries K. H. Jones Comanche Milling Co INQ E. Hoff I. M. Franks Coleman Coleman’s
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