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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1936
Page
5
Clay Building Material Company advertises hay ties and woven wire fencing for sale. Buyers can see the vendor to discuss options and pricing.
An ad urges readers to eat at Renfro's Place to save money and asks about a monthly board plan. A Cornell university manual on First Aid for Flooded Homes reprinted by the American Red Cross explains cleaning water soaked pillows removing mildew mud stains and basement odors.
Countywide 4-H Club program planned by N E Scudder. Encampment at Lake Eanes on July 10 and 11 includes music games athletics swimming stunts lectures and a grain judging contest to select Short Course delegates at A M College. Entrants pay 25 cents for two days. attendees urged July 7 planning meetings and all families invited.
Renfro's Place in the New Higginbotham Building advertises a barbecue plate lunch for 25 cents. The notice highlights a budget meal in a local dining venue, aiming to attract patrons seeking inexpensive food options.
June 30 report cites W H McDonald Eastland County candidate for State Land Commissioner addressing Port Arthur and Beaumont crowds. He argues convict drilling displaces labor and faults his opponent for a plan to enter oil hunting, warning of taxpayer losses.
The Comanche All-Star Softball team will meet Mullin here on Tuesday July 7 at 6 00 p m. in a local matchup.
Personal mentions reflect numerous Comanche residents and visitors. Names include Mrs. B. T. Grainger and two children in Shreveport, Mrs. L. E. Ory in Waco with daughter Mary Kathryn, and others visiting Dallas for the Centennial or staying in Abilene, Fort Worth, Chicago, Glen Rose, Dublin, and Ozona.
Comanche residents and guests are noted in a string of brief visits and travel. John Lee of Watson and family plan a Lake City Colorado fishing trip with relatives in Lub bock. Abilene visitors Mrs. W F Bennett and Mrs. T J Helmsley with Mary Helen call on I Sadler in Gustine. Hardy Jones Jr joins Higginbotham Wholesale. Bowman family from Santa Barbara visit J H Bowman. Jack Cauley’s East Lansing relatives arrive in Comanche. Eck Jernangin and Blue Mountain cousins spend weekend with Sam Howell. Frances Kelley from Pioneer Alabama visits Nabers family and Nabers Reunion is upcoming. Carl Randolph visits his mother in Suez community. Supt J B Cooper of Sidney attends A M College. Local gatherings include a De Leon Sunday excursion and a Katy theatre party hosted by Mrs J M Stewart. Corpus Christi visitors stay with A S Harris as do Mrs F P Holliday and children Forrest Jr and Dorothy. Miss Betty Krauss visits Fort Worth. L M Batton and son Emmett return from Dallas with Mrs Carl C Allen and the Texas Centennial. Nannie Perry and Johnnie Dell Pike of Bangs return to Comanche from the Texas Centennial. Roy Boots Lester of Monahans was in Comanche midweek.
Notice from J. C. Cunningham City Marshal states enforcement of an ordinance banning vehicles parked along business curb for more than 30 minutes. Citizens of Comanche and Comanche County urged to cooperate to avoid tagging cars.
A compact promotional item urges readers to avoid eating at home, prompting them to consider an alternative venue or service.
Walter Marwitz announces the Priddy Picnic events from July 9 to 11 with speakers Lee Simmons for Fischer for Governor and Congressman South. The schedule includes walking contests, political speaking, baseball, goat roping, air stunts, fiddler contests, dances, a movie show, and an all days air rides with meals available. Earl Albin and family relocate to Del Rio to oversee a 30 000 acre ranch.
Mrs. Tom Davis of Comanche Route 1 has read the Chief since 1872 when she moved to Comanche County with her father Bob Lane from Arkansas. She has remained on the same farm for fifty two years.
The Comanche Chief Historical Edition project is in progress with preparations for a July 17 publication date. Staff confirm ongoing editing, layout, and archival sourcing to deliver the themed issue.
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