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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
4
A concise listing shows used car prices ranging from $35 to $3850 with multiple values including $210 $115 $345 $75 $125 $100 $50 and $145. The ad presents a broad spread of prices likely for various vehicle ages models and conditions.
A brief notice states that farms, property, and lands of all kinds are posted against. It notes enforcement actions may arise to protect rights and prevent encroachment. Local records urge owners to verify status and comply with posted restrictions.
A promotional note from Ike Phifer promoting Independent gas and oil for summer driving. It invites motorists to visit the station south of City Hall to fill their cars with the high grade fuel and oil, promising strong performance and pleasing prices. Kerosene and naphtha also offered at the corner shop run by Ike Phifer.
The McKinzie Hotel announces meals priced at two and three quarters cents? No, the text states meals for 23 cents served to all without notice. Businessmen and farmers without time to go home for dinner are invited to try the remodeled hotel at its new southeast square location.
Col Petsch endorses J H Walker of Travis County for re election as Land Commissioner stressing deep knowledge of state lands and oil era duties. He cites honesty long tenure and service, arguing voters should re elect Walker despite a salary of 2500 a year in the 1934 Fredericksburg Standard.
Winlow Magness of Comanche married Miss Ima Hardin of De Leon at Central Christian Church in Comanche. Rev. Kenneth L. Smith officiated. The couple will reside in Comanche as Coleman Allen and family from Phoenix visit J. D. Allen family.
A fragmented report outlines doctors emphasizing patient welfare as the health system faces resource pressures and rising caseloads. Authorities warn of long waits and the need for funding to support staff, equipment, and access to services.
D Jenkins outlines his background as a longtime teacher and principal at Comanche Grammar School and lists key policies. He opposes rural school closures, supports rural-city pupil cooperation, favors broad grade standards, seeks repeal of certificate restrictions, and calls to abolish Assistant State Superintendent posts. He pledges a people driven salary policy and a profitable administration.
Curtiss O. Land of Gustine is among ten to pass Marine Corps finals in New Orleans and is sent to Parris Island for boot camp. He aims to serve abroad with postings in Guam Philippines Hawaii China Panama Haiti and Virgin Islands. Major P D Cornell advertises 25 July openings for Texas territory with application blanks on request.
Weldon Preston of Comanche married Miss Inez Earl of Gustine in Comanche on Saturday evening June 1 by Rev. Gordon Barrett at his residence. Witnesses were Buster Bishop, Floy Allen, Marshall Meyers and Louise Franks. Mrs. Preston is G. G. Earl’s daughter of Hamilton, raised in Gustine, a Gustine High School and John Tarleton College graduate who attended Texas Tech. Preston is son of Was Preston of Comanche and works with his father in the cafe business.
Local tailoring shop promotes quality suits made to individual measurements located one to two blocks west of the Comanche jail.
A storefront ad offers tobacco varieties for sale including six for 25 cents and 18 cent cigarettes per two packs, with 35 cent chewing tobacco and multiple price tiers listed. The notice promises a fresh stock always at the Service Drug Store.
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Ola Byford were held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Brownwood with Rev. W. Wharton officiating. Burial followed in Sidney Cemetery. Pallbearers were C. L. Eschleman, Tom Moore, Jess Alford, M. E. Abernathy, Claude Reagan, and Wm. Alford. She died Friday at 11:16 a.m. at 306 Bailey Street and is survived by her husband W. W. Byford, grandparents J. F. E. Tullis, stepfather J. E. Russell, brothers M. L. Jackson, J. L. Jackson, C. L. Jackson, sisters C. W. James, Elsie Mae Russell, Maddie Estelle Russell. Born December 22, 1901 in Comanche, she lived in Comanche, Caddo OK, and Brownwood. She was a Church of Christ member.
A. and M. College News Service cites Tom Helmsley in Comanche County with oats yield boosted by terraced fields and road water. Estimates claim 55 to 60 bushels per acre overall, 80 to 90 bushels where road water spreads on terraces.
Mrs James Clarke of Guthrie Oklahoma and Mrs Fero Williams and daughter of Los Angeles California have finished visiting their mother Mrs W A Shelton and returned to their homes after several weeks.
Eugene Rauhut, Stanton Wil helm, Ben Everidge, Eldena Lane, Jerry Slider, and Nan Shelton visited Brady on the Fourth, sharing bystander remarks and community greetings during the Independence Day observance.
Extreme high prices for gold silver and diamonds promised today with a warning that government purchases may stop at current rates by tomorrow. Sender urges shipping old gold dental work silver and broken jewelry to Gold Smelting and Refining Co Los Angeles for guaranteed satisfaction and speedy return if dissatisfied.
Postmaster J. R. Eanes announced a July 1 rate cut to six cents per ounce for air mail regardless of distance. Demurrage rises to five cents per day for all C. O. D. parcels after 15 days in the post office, excluding Sundays and holidays.
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