Miss Ruby Dudley Weds Dallas Man in January
Announcements from Comanche report Miss Ruby Dudley of Democrat to Fred Wallace of Dallas wed on Friday January 12. Mrs. Wallace, youngest daughter of C. R. Dudley, sister of Sutton Dudley, taught at Winchel before marriage. Wallace is District Manager of Southland Life Insurance. They will reside in Dallas.
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Comanche
Ruby Dudley
Fred Wallace
Dallas
Wallace
C. R. Dudley
Sutton Dudley
Sunrise and Sunset Calendar Appreciated by Readers
The Chief receives thanks from Mr and Mrs Will Helmsley for the Sunrise and Sunset Calendar. Chief Dry Cleaners advertises thorough cleaning and prompt service offering suits cleaned for 75 cents with delivery on request at phone 504.
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L. B. Russell
Will Helmsley
Mr. Russell
Hasse Blacksmith Shop Taken Over by Rush
W. L. Rush of Hasse has rented the blacksmith shop at Hasse and will operate it doing all kinds of blacksmith work with a specialty in horse shoeing. Patronage requested.
Battery Radios and Air-Cell Battery Tip
A clipped item notes a tip about battery radios and Air-Cell batteries, mentioning free to pay and Drug Co. with a date range 24-27. The fragmentary report hints at consumer guidance or a promotional notice in a local paper.
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Se Drug Co
Reese Drug Co
Poll Tax and Local Tax Deadlines Highlight Comanche notes
The article explains poll tax rules for 1933 and payment deadlines in Comanche. It details how the $1.75 poll tax is allocated to schools, county, and state revenue, and outlines penalties for late property and auto license payments. It also mentions district tax variations and highway district effects on rates.
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Comanche
Comanche City
CANDINATES McCORKLE AND FERNL ANNOUNCE FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
McCorkle announces for County Superintendent of Comanche County subject to Democratic Primary. Fernl, a Sidney resident with local schooling experience, also announces seeking the post, inviting voter scrutiny and promising to campaign to meet every voter.
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McCorkle
Comanche County
Ray McCorkle
Eldon Fernl
Sidney
Texas
C. (Biden) Feril
Engineer Calls Public Attention To Highway Signs
Leo Ehlinger district division engineer warns Texas travelers that state highway signs warn and inform. He notes signs cost taxpayers and are damaged or destroyed by thoughtlessness or malice risking accidents and even deaths, urging public and especially school children to refrain from defacing signs.
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Leo Ehlinger
State Highway Department
Brownwood
Texas
Her First Mate at Ritz Theatre
Slim Summerville stars in the Universal comedy Her First Mate coming to the Ritz on January 29 20th. ZaSu Mitts plays his wife who secretly buys a ferry to force him home, triggering a string of humorous incidents as the pair navigate love and misfortune.
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Slim Summerville
Universal
Ritz Theatre
ZaSu Mitts
Albany
Aleady
Anid
Corn-Hog Program Details Outlined by County Agent
County Agent J A Barton explains the corn hog plan at meetings in Sidney Comanche De Leon Gustine and Proctor. Hog farmers must reduce litters by one fourth and receive 15 dollars. Corn reductions range 20 to 80 percent with 30 cents per bushel payment. Committees named at each town will sign contracts January 30 31.
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Sidney Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Proctor
J. A. Barton
Comanche
Sidney
Walter Fritts
George Goosby
John McGinnis
Autrey H. Caraway
Stanley Carruth
Richard Stevens
Comanche ads promote radio and drug store deals
The Comanche Chief and Sem Weekly Farm News offer a year for 1.50 alongside a battery radio that performs well at an affordable price, with Reese Drug Co. advertising nearby.
Howard Kilp Trick Hardware and Harness Special Prices
Saturday and Monday sale at Howard Kilp Trick Hardware and Harness features double bit axe at 1.35, pruning shears 35c, galvanized well buckets 50c, hammer handles 50c, stove pipe dampers, hooks for steel single trees 6c, harness oil No. 2 grade 40c. Includes items like pipe joints and damper specials for hardware and pruning needs.
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Steve
Howard Kilp
Lets Pretend Program at Comanche Grammar School
The Comanche Grammar School Auditorium hosts a Childrens Troup presented by the Grammar School Glee Club. Aged 5 to 14 perform five plays and songs under Mrs Romeo S Walker and Mrs John A Mahon with proceeds for the grammar school. Audience is invited to enjoy scenes of make believe and support the school.
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Comanche Grammar School
Comanche
T Trnd
Grammy School
Glee Club
Romeo S. Walker
John A. Mahon
Advit
Stephenville Visitor Honored at Party
Mrs. William Chilton hosted the Tuesday Luncheon Bridge Club in Stephenville honoring her sister Mrs. Wal lace Scott. Three tables were set for bridge. high scores went to Mrs. Kenneth Ory for members and Mrs. Lockhart of Stephenville for out of town guests. Brownwood guests included Mrs. J Hervey Mayes Mrs. T C Wilkinson Jr and Mrs. C W Shearer.
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Wallace Scott
Stephenville
William Chilton
Kenneth Ory
Lockhart
Brownwood visitors attend local O. E. S. meeting
At the last regular meeting of the O. E. S. Chapter Tuesday evening January 16 Brownwood Chapter No. 116 members visited the local Chapter. Visitors named include J. Osborne Sisters Osborne Rosenberg Brown Lockhart Graves Kelly Price and Yarbrough. The next regular meeting is February 6 and all members are urged to attend.
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Brownwood
J. Osborne
Osborne
Rosenberg
Brown
Lockhart
Graves
Kelly
Price
Yarbrough
Alls
Miss Alfa Shaver Weds C. E. Straley Jr in Dublin
A Comanche County wedding was held at Dublin Methodist Church on a Saturday night. C. F. E. Straley Jr and Alfa Shaver of Comanche were married with Rev. P. W. Walker officiating. The bride is daughter of J. J. Shaver. groom son of C. FE. Straley. He is an electrician and she works in sales at J. I. Starr store.
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Comanche
Dublin
C. F E. Straley
Alfa Shaver
Dublin Methodist Church
P. W. Walker
Mr. Strailey
Strailey
J. I. Starr
L N Hart Buried Tuesday at Oakwood
Local businessman L N Hart died January 28 at age 50 in Dallas after illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Comanche with Rev A C Haynes. interment at Oakwood Cemetery. He leaves a daughter Mrs Nelson of Dallas and son George Robert Hart, with surviving siblings and relatives across Comanche Brownwood and Oklahoma.
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Iva Hart
C. C. Nelson
Dallas
Comanche
Iva
A. C. Haynes
Oakwood Cemetery
Rud
George R. Hart
Comanche Conty
Hoff & Scurry
J .B. Chilton
Coma
Hart
Charles Clarke
Taccon
Arizona
H. N. Lumpkin
Oklahoma City
Ww. T. Irwin
Brownwood
George Robert Hart
U. S S. Navy
W. T. Irwin
J. C. Irwin
Walter Garner
Joe Moody
Ruben Lewis
Mrs W F Durham Honored At Homecoming
Mrs. W. F. Durham was honored Sunday during a family reunion at her son W. M. Durham's home. A turkey dinner followed the gathering with many relatives from Comanche Gorman and Brownwood listed among attendees.
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W. F. Durham
W. M. Durham
Walter Durham
N. N. Durham
Henry Durham
Harvey Durham
Bill Durham
J. A. Barton
Jake
Lillian Durham
Comanche
John Kimble
Gorman
Alan Elms
Brownwood
Freelin Shoemaker Honored Before Move to Abilene
Freelin Shoemaker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hart Shoemaker was honored by schoolmates on a Wednesday evening farewell party at the Durham home guided by Frances Evelyn Durham. A treasure hunt ended with a basket of gifts as about fifteen guests enjoyed games hot chocolate and cake.
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Freelin Shoemaker
Hart Shoemaker
Abilene
Walter Durham
Frances Evelyn
Farewell Party Honors Hart C Shoemaker Before Move
Hart C Shoemaker was honored by his schoolmates with a farewell party at the Girl Scout Camp ground before leaving Thursday for a new home in Abilene. The event featured a picnic supper, stunts, and games.
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Hart C. Shoemaker
Abilene
Williams Prices Bargain Grocery Ad Notice
Williams advertises onion sets, rice, lard, raisins, dried peaches, oats, brown sugar, coffee, and a set including a milk bucket pan and glass all for 1.05. Also promotes Wear A Well Shoes for the family and white breeding turkeys. Highest price offered for eggs and corn by D O Williams.
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M. Ferry
American Seed Company
D. O. Williams
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Henry L
Brunk
Hasse Blacksmith Shop
Ritz
C. E. Straley, JR
Vigor
L. N. Hart
Oakwood
Reelin Shoemaker
Williams
Dr. Miles
Ann Mikitko
St. Benedict, Pa
Dr.miles
State Agricultural Department
Thos. C. George
Comanche, Texas
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