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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
2
A vintage style ad extols Coleman’s groceries with cheerful claims of maximum value for money. It lists numerous items and prices including vinegar, coffee, soap, baking powder, soda, syrup, honey, vanilla extract, corn flakes, pork and beans, ice cream powder, bacon, and more, inviting shoppers to visit.
Mrs. H. N. Goodson hosted a tea for Mrs. Robert T. Ribb of Houston last Thursday afternoon. Cut flowers adorned the room, and a gift was given to the honoree while Mrs. Dora Greene won the cut prize. A salad course was served to the honoree and guests including Mesdames W. Cunningham E. E. Anthony L. Stewart T. J. Williams G. H. Goodson Dora Greene A. J. Gray and J. F. Reese.
Advertisement promoting Renfro's Market barbecue as a quick, old-fashioned pit barbecue option that tastes good and serves as a fast meal solution.
Clarence Cohen Van Dyke and Rev. Selman Turner preached at nearby Baptist churches. The Senior B Y P A held a social at J D Beaty’s home with ice cream and cake. Local families, visitors, and relatives noted in weekend activities.
Beattie Mr and Mrs Manual Morgan of Harlingen and Mrs Edmund Medford and child of Haskell County visit J A Andress family this week. Rev Reeter of Comanche preached at the Christian Church. Hilma Hogers hosted a surprise shower for Mr and Mrs Weldon Andress newlyweds. Raymond Roberson of Soda Springs called on Nora Robertson Saturday night.
Mrs Ed Onstot of Donna honor guest Myre Goodson hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge party at her mother Herbert Goodson home. Six tables played with bluebell decor. Grace Brightman won high, Ruby Dudley took consolation. Attendees included Mary Adams Sipe Springs Elizabeth Anthony Johns ie Cunningham Minnie Cunningham Hattie Brightman and other listed guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Glasgow visited relatives at Dublin this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Durham of Comanche spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hilliard. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dingus of Comanche visited Mr. and Mrs. John McEntire Sunday. A public picnic will be held on the Burks' Picnic Ground on Sunday July 3.
Court House News lists marriages of Herschel Frank to Ruby Morrow DeLeon Route 2 H M Walden to Della Morris DeLeon J E Price to Alma Osborn Route 1 Gustine. Also recorded transfers include C H McCurdy to City of De Leon one acre for 150 dollars and A E Barker to Farmers and Merchants National Bank of De Leon 33.56 acres for 843.25 dollars. Mrs A E Hampton to W M Wylie 50 acres for 1250 dollars.
The young corporal leads his supposed authority into a car raid. Two gunmen grab him and a struggle ensues until he collapses. Nearby a cigarette buyer talks to Chief Fitzpatrick on the phone about his son’s safety. Daisy Beaumont observes from Belmonte’s lodge as the situation unfolds.
Lake Eanes gained about one third of a foot following Friday rainfall. Water Commissioner S S Payne reports the lake is three feet shy of full capacity.
To protect the Co manche City School property children are asked not to play on the grounds during school vacation. Do not use the tennis courts or trespass on the property. Your cooperation is appreciated. By L F Elkins president tf
Mrs J B Allcorn entertained a group of girls Tuesday afternoon with two tables of bridge in honor of her niece Miss Adelle Neely of Dallas. Miss Ellen Anthony won the contest and received a hand painted handkerchief. Lemonade and cake were served to the honoree Alma Jean Wilkerson Polyanna Speed Ellen Anthony Ketty Kraus of New York Harriett Cunningham of Waco Garry Palmer Louise Holmes and Dorothy Lee Stewart.
Poultry sellers offered better outlet for fryer and hen prices at J W Norrid Produce Co inviting customers to bring in birds for top rates.
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