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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

4

DeLeon Banks Merged in Sudden Texas Bank Move

The DeLeon Banks merged on Thursday January 22 with Farmers & Merchants National taking over the assets of Security State Bank and assuming its liabilities to depositors. All accounts were transferred. no depositor lost a cent. Officials stated the Security State remained solvent and urged customers to continue banking with Farmers & Merchants National.

DeLeon Security State Bank Farmers & @Merchants National Acc Farmers & Merchants National Cashie J. O J. Tittman Ieee Th . S Rrn Merche National Hi Ant Utlder Jenn Bank W Barly Farmers Merchents National Bank San Soaleene J. Pittman DeLeon Free Press

Hat Free Saturday and First Monday Promo

Ladies offered a hat tree with every silk dress purchased at our store in a promotional event announced by Shelion and Jackson. The offer runs on Saturdays and the first Monday.

Ant Jackson Shelton Jackson

Get Ready for Business Says Draughon College Ad

An recruitment pitch from Draughon’s College promotes fast training for early fall job demand in business. It touts government or high salary positions and urges mailing coupons for a special plan, naming locations in Dallas Wichita Falls Abilene Lubbock and Proctor Texas with a family case giveaway on a Wednesday event.

Eai Draughon’s College Don’t. C Dallas Wichita Falls Abilene Lubbock

County bids sought for depositories by Comanche County Court

The Comanche County Commissioners Court will receive bids for the County School Fund Depository and the County Fund Depository with bids opened at 10 am Monday February. Separate bids may be made if desired. W T House County Judge. Also mentions Mrs J M Childers and three others with a fragmentary note about Santa An enent and relatives.

Commissioners Court Comanche County Texas W. T. House Judice

Postmaster Examination Notice for Sidney and Local Letter

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for the postmaster position at Sidney Texas and a related message from representative J Cunningham of Eastland County notes local political concerns. The brief letter from Cunningham mentions county sentiment and state context as readers await appointment decisions.

Tnited Ciel Laverton Comanche Fdney Texas

Webb Buried At Bunyan Monday

Lemuel Webb aged 81 died after a long illness at his daughter’s home in Comanche. Funeral at the Baptist Church with interment in Bunyan Cemetery near Dublin. Survived by wife Caroline Gee and many children including D. Jokens, Morris, and Mrs Odessa. Community details note relatives from Comanche, Denison, Dallas, Houston and Odessa attended. Also mentions local notices and a pecan company ad seeking walnuts.

Lemuel Webb Citien Comanche W Jenkins Vantist Church Bunyan Cemter Dublin E. ¢ H. Toraho Bob Stan Eaton KE. E. Anthony J. Clair Hardy Jones Ebb Miss Maret C.me ‘ Emall Texas Co‘eny Entre Mr. Webb Caroline Geethi D. Jeokins Mre Odessa BE. G. P Tonat Mere Mary Cox Oa Bhrother Seymour Williams L. Webb Guy and Elmer Webbb Houston R. C. Taylor Dennison Carl Aitkin Mesdames and Webb Will Morris Dallas

Honoring Viervaret Eanes On Thirteenth Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs John Eanes hosted a birthday party for their daughter Viervaret on Wednesday evening. The event drew many friends who enjoyed refreshments and gifts after games and singing. Attendees included Ted Durham Piard Ilor and many others. gifts were opened and admired. Comanche Route 4 area residents Paul Newdoin J M Cameron R E Carver and W A Carleton will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Thursday February 5.

Comanche BE. J. Bolin D. Levk Bingham G. W. Blackman John Eanes Viervaret Ted Durham Piard Ilor Por Relyde Marhall J Sattefield Herbert Goodson Panl Little Joe Everidge Ouentin Cauley Jimmie Gore Esrold Rambo Don Gray Pennie Mac McGlothlin Harold Little Cillen Ramee Walker Tom Everidge Victor Gene McClothlin Ray Little Rebecca Tham Omeen Frost Mary Louise Rayborn Ruby Gene Redwise Wayna Mae Dillard Rob Goosby Tommy Norwood F'sie Prater Walden Dudlett Billie Ton Cameron Catherine Paine Fidena Lone Virginia Walker Christine Coleman Jeraldine Sliver Doc Isham Ben McGlothlin J. H. Prater Fanes Helen Goosby Lucille Guthriens Paul Newdoin J. M. Cameron R. E. Carver W. A. Carleton

Pecan Trees for Sale From Nurham Brothers Texas

Several hundred sted line pecan trees from 1 to 7 feet tall offered at 12 1 2 cents each. Available in small lots. Papa dinner to diz trees. Nurham Brothers Comanche Texas.

Nurham Brothers Comanche Texas

Hat Free With Silk Dress Purchase Sat and Mon

Shelton and Jackson offer a hat free with every silk dress bought on Saturday and Monday. The promotion highlights a limited two day sale for customers seeking headwear with formal wear.

Elkins Tin Shop Worker In Sheet Metal Repair Note

Mrs. N D Shelton and Mrs. Lynn Schnavel and children of Stephenville spent Sunday in Comanche with Mrs. W A Shelton. The item mentions a sheet metal repair and a radiator and a phone number 3821.

Elkins Tin Shop Sheet Mets N. D. Shelton Lynn Schnavel Stephenville Comanche W. A. Shelton

Community meeting on poultry industry at Sipe Springs HS

A capacity crowd gathered Friday evening in the Sipe Springs High School auditorium for a poultry industry discussion led by County Agent J A Barton. County Superintendent Romeo S Walker and Superintendent W N Byrd spoke followed by a local round table. An entertainment feature benefited the school board and accompanying local officials.

Sipe Springs High School J. A. Barton Romeo S. Walker W. N. Byrd String R. S. Walker 3. A. Barton Luther Redwine John Cyril

Local Social News and Ads From Comanche Area

Mr and Mrs J W McEntire and son visited J A Goford Sunday Tom Martin of Electra visited G C Martin Sunday The B Y P U entertained at the church Friday night The P T A gave a program Friday afternoon Music by the First Grade We offer trees 12 1 2c each in lots of 25 or more or 15c in smaller lots Purchaser to dig trees Durham Brothers Comanche Texas Rece Brshesa choice of 20 varieties 40c each Mrs Claude Georgr Box 874 Comanche Rev C C Morton and L B Morton and W R Creenwaldt of DeLeon were Comanche visitors Friday Ora Cathey and son Ted of Hamilton were Comanche visitors Saturday Mr Cathey in real estate in Hamilton 1914 previously in Comanche now in Hamilton

J. W. McEntire J W. Jr J. A. Goford Tom Martin Electra Durham Brothers Comanche Texas Claude Georgr Ora Cathey Ted Hamilton Mr. Cathey

Methodist Circuit Services at Indian Creek

Methodist circuit services announced for Indian Creek on Sunday at 11 a m and 7 p m conducted by Pastor FE M Dailey.

Indian Creek M. Dailey

The Big Trail to Open at Majestic Theater

The Big Trail from Bat G. Farts arrives at the Majestic Theater with WW Movietone module and a star cast led by Wanene Churchill and Terone Power. The film follows pioneers on the wagon trail to California, offering romance, action, and rugged frontier life as 850000 people cross the continent and shape American history.

Peal Welch Bat G Farts Fame Elist Peach Coleran Marenierste Hilter Old South Ater Missouri Tyler Reneer Valley of Dreams Fl Brendel Wee Waene Mice Churchill Tolle Marechal Terone Power David Polling Vlavers

Pecan Co Advertises Nuts and Embroidery Carbon Sheets

Durham Pecan Co seeks black walnuts and new cecans while Comanche Chief offers large sheets of carbon for embroidery tracing at 10c per sheet with color sheets in red yellow and green at 15c each.

Durham Pecan Co

Pecan Trees Offered for Sale by Mrs Claude George

Fresh dug pecan trees priced at 1.02 dollars each in lots of five. Trees range from three to four feet in height. Mrs. Claude George advertises from Comanche Texas.

Claude George Comanche Texas

Lost Washington bust discovered by Frevehe¢nlotay group

Reported finding a life size bust of George Washington, created in 1785, with a rough mask likeness. The group notes the bust mirrors the Father of His Country and reflects early 19th century sculptural practice.

George Washington Hondo Washington

Vian Home Market Scene At Jakehamen School Auditorium

Farmers gathered at the Jakehamen school auditorium Thursday evening for a community meeting led by J A Barton. Zollie Koonce and Dr Barton participated in a round table discussion as a committee formed to secure certified watermelons and cantaloupes for the community market next week in Wet Texas.

Jakehamen Yhlav Rita Paw J. A. Barton Zollie Koonce Wits Drr. Barton Texas

Uncle Winfield Wagner Celebrates 83rd Birthday

Uncle Winfield Wagner was honored on his eighty third birthday Wednesday at his nephew S. J. Parkman’s home. Thirty two guests from ten families attended including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis and daughters Ertie and Iva, Dan Long and Emmett, Bessie Lane and children, Thomas Parkman and family, Berton Parkman family, Jake Lacrone and kin, Emma Fields, the honoree, Mrs. Wagner and son. Comanche visitors Mr and Mrs Frank Atwood of Dublin attended Sunday.

Winfield Wagner S. J. Parkman Tom Davis Ertie Iva Dan Long Emmett Bessie Lane Thomas Parkman Berton Parkman Jake Lacrone Emma Fields Wagner

Robertson McDonald couple wed at home ceremony

Jeane Orville Robertson and Misa Lois Oleta McDonald were married Sunday January 26 at Haste at the home of Tom Davis. Rev R L Smal performed the ceremony. Robertson is the son of Dan and Mrs Robertson of Comanche and McDonald is the daughter of Mr and Mrs McDonald of Gur tine Route.

Jeane Orville Robertson Misa Lois Oleta McDonald Tom Davis R. L. Smal Robertson Dan Robertson Comanche McDonald Gurtine Route

Turnips Free To Anyone Wanting Them At Dr Lewis's Yard

Dr. H. H. Lewis and Mrs Lewis offer his garden turnips to neighbors as they plan to plow the yard for spring. Visitors may come to his home to take all the turnips they want. Also noted are brief items: Miss Hess Hoff and Rev Hoff of Coleman and San Antonio with their parents, Jim Redwine aged 74 injured in Comanche after a fall on a stairway, and Victor Buthod of Dallas visiting Comanche with C. O. Brightman and family.

H. Lewis Mrs. Lewis Dr. Lewis Misa Hess Hoff Coleman Rev Hoff San Antonio Comanche John P. Hoff Jim Redwine Senate

Quick Relief For Coughing Spells

A vintage ad promises Thoxsine f and related medicines give fast relief from coughing. It claims rapid action addressing the underlying cause and offers refunds if customers are not satisfied. The notice lists Solé-Co drug stores and H. W. Clark on Comanche Route 6 for sample requests.

Solé - Co

Brown RB Star Dies Following Family Tragedy

An obituary note records the death of Democrat Star Brown a senior RB in a family tragedy. Further details are sparse but indicate a somber local event impacting the community.

Star Brown

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Te Leon Proctor Mra I. T. Iugcom Roy Davis R. R. Evans K. W. Gray The Majestic J. M. Childers Deneter Mien Fave Santa Anenent Tom Moore Port Cach Hémitton Swent Sunday Tom J. Cunningham Eastland County J. Cunningham Eleted Nouimrbanm Anche Anche Texas Cientlemen At'on Sidney Webb Bunyan Bryan Y. . Chapwell Deoree Hoeven Tohoka Mollie J. Hogan Tye My J. WW Lewis Tawedo South Texas Sipe Springs CC. N. Morton Methodist Church of Strawnend L. B. Morton W. R. Creenwaldt Methodist Circuit Vian Paris Smith Frank Atwood Comanche Sheet Metal and Plumbing Works T. Stærk F. Stæik Dewey Williams Robertson—Mcdonald Victor 1. Buthod C. O. Brightman Brive Ec Barton Back Jeckers W. D. Corby H. W. Clark Jan Fakre R Jones Laut Westein Man Sound News Silly Symphony En VaReeg Ft. Leavenworth Oregon City el Brendel Waco Times Herald Waco Times- Herald
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