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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
7
Switzer, a tenant near Presbyterianville, raised seven turkeys on seven hens while farming 90 acres for cotton and feed. Prices fell below prior years. turkey sales yielded $42, more than crop proceeds from the 90 acres. Gray argues a farmer would sell the field for seven turkey hens when faced with such choice.
Mr. James V. Gardner, professor of architecture, constructs his own Cane Cod style house with modern upgrades. The project, run by Gardner as owner and architect, costs about thirty five hundred dollars and aims for completion before spring as he continues duties in the Engineering Department.
The Commissioners Court at Comanche appointed Jesse Purvis as Justice of Peace for Precinct No. 4 covering Proctor and nearby areas. Purvis had been serving as justice but did not run in the last election. A separate note mentions L. W. Bowers and Mrs. Kate Burks receiving a free family pass to the Majestic on Wednesday January 28.
Advertises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the standard remedy for excess stomach acid. Claims one spoonful neutralizes acids, relieves symptoms within five minutes, and has been physician recommended for 50 years. States prices 25 or 50 cents and notes U S registered trademark since 1875.
Lesstie S. Moore son of Mr and Mrs C M Moore of Comanche was promoted last week after transferring from the Gulf Refining Company Port Arthur office to Philadelphia to serve as a chemist for the firm.
Albert Berry of Bangs and Mrs. J F Ball of Brownwood married in Comanche on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o clock. Justice J D Bonner performed the ceremony.
Miss Thelma Barrett was elected president of the Baptist YW A at a recent business meeting followed by a social at Miss Shirey Gage home. Other officers include Miss Helen Greenwade vice president Miss Jo Gray secretary treasurer and Mrs Inez Palmer leader. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for Tuesday at Mrs Palmer's home.
A local ad recounts a woman avoiding food due to stomach gas for five months and claims Adlerika relieves gas in ten minutes by cleansing both stomach and bowels. It promotes a drugstore agent network in Sidney and nearby towns offering a family pass to the Majestic on Monday January 26.
Mrs C C Carson of 45 Concord St Beaumont Texas says three years of constipation headaches and sluggishness vanished after using Black Draught. She reports quick relief from constipation and keeps it on hand as a laxative she finds unmatched.
The Valera high school presented a play The Arrival of Kitty in the auditorium Wednesday. Local social items include church confere nces, visits, travel and family events across Zephyr Cross Plains Comanche Abilene Washington D C and Brownwood with multiple households mentioned.
The Justices of Peace of the County now record vital statistics under a new ruling that took effect January 1. They replace deputies who handled the work since it was moved from the County Dier's department two years ago. All deaths and births must be reported to the Justice of the Peace in the precinct where they occur.
In his forty seven year practice Dr Caldwell urged natural care for health and favored Syrup Pepsin for constipation. He warned against drastic purges and promoted regular bowel movements using the mild vegetable remedy. Citizens were advised to get a bottle or request a free trial by mail.
Kenneth L. Smith pastor urges Comanche families to attend the Central Christian Church Sunday School announcing 9 46 a m classes led by R S Walker superintendent. No preaching this Sunday but church night supper Wednesday January 28 and parishioners are invited to participate in the growing school.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Moore spent Sunday in Stephenville with their sons T. R. Moore and L. S. Moore.
Reverend Walter Scott of Brownwood accepts the pastorate at Missionary Baptist Church in Lamkin for the coming year and will preach on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. Local notes report family visits and community events including Lamkin Bank cashier changes and 4 H Club achievements.
On Sidney Route 1 J. W. Bartlett E D Boyd Tom W Cox and Mrs Buckmaster will receive a family pass to the Majestic Tuesday January 27.
Mrs. Jack Cauley hosted the Tuesday Club with two bridge sessions starting at noon and eight in the evening. Five tables saw Miss Dudley Hicks triumph in high score for guests. Mrs. S. Fagan won the cut. An afternoon salad course followed, with a list of club members and guests. Evening play awarded Hick honors to Miss Estelle Reese and a consolation trophy to Miss Hattie Brightman. Refreshments served to numerous members and guests.
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