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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1932
Page
2
A fragmented, reflective excerpt recalls typhoid cases and water hygiene fears. It notes health authorities and a doctor discovering typhoid germs alongside the tension of financial nerves. The narrator muses on bonds, gold, and Uncle Sam's solvency amid looming crisis and hoarding warnings.
William Pierson a native Texan born in Gilmer and longtime judge in Hunt Hopkins Rains and Delta counties is a candidate for re election to the Texas Supreme Court. He previously served eight years as district judge for the district including Hunt Hopkins Rains and Delta counties and was living in Green at the time of his current election.
Special poultry prices offered by a local producer. Bring in your fryer and hens for the best prices as advertised by J W Norrod Produce Co referencing outlets and poultry pricing.
Bob Seale at Home Produce Co invites customers to purchase cream duce poultry and eggs, promoting products with a direct sales pitch.
White Star Gasoline is now sold at 13 cents per gallon from a newly installed tank. Described as high rate No 1 gasoline with notable mileage and pulling power. Also offering Magnolia products and garage services. Drive by to fill your tank.
Miss Annie Seaton and Mrs. W. Seaton of Williamson County spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Jack Graham and family. J. H. Wilhelm and family visited Abilene for the week ending, with son Stanton. Mrs. W. R. Roberts of Burkett spent the holidays in Comanche with daughter Mrs. Renfro.
Mrs W A Robertson and her daughter Miss Matha Louise travel to Big Springs to visit Mrs Jack Moore, staying with the family during the visit.
Bobby Jones successor Lester Edwards of Haskell spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Edwards.
Feed your flock with powdered tobacco to stave off intestinal worms. Available at Reese Drug Co.
Odessa candidate Lee Satterwhite runs for a six year term as State Rail Road Commissioner. A former Speaker of the 39th Legislature and longtime legislator, he is described as a newspaper man. His platform pledges support for railway transportation and public motor bus and truck transportation conveniences.
Ida M. Darden of Fort Worth Texas announces her candidacy for Congressman at Large. She frames her platform around modifying the Volstead Act and says she has maintained an active campaign through organizations with no public addresses to date.
Rain totals for 1932 reach 23.50 inches by early July, surpassing 1931’s annual 22.96 inches. January through June 1932 add 3.29, .87, 3.69, 6.05, 3.38 inches respectively, while the first three days of July total 1.27 inches. Last year’s monthly rainfall is listed for comparison.
Marriages recorded include J E Price and Alma Born of Gustine wed January 21 by Rev D D Gilmore. Leonard Cate of DeLeon and Nettie Unn Turner of Sipe Sp married June 17 by Co B Medart. Licenses issued to Henry Morgan Bangs and Willie Edwards, Elna Henry Brady, Lola Mae Crawford Big, Ruby Morrow De Leon, plus others. Deeds show W R Kelley to Luther Ke for undivided 7 1 2 interest in East Texas Railway Sur and J C Bynum to F an National Bank De Leon for 791 yards with consideration 5.00.
Walter Carroll Barton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W Barton, died after a long illness at the family residence in East Comanche. He was laid to rest Monday afternoon at the White Point Cemetery with Rev. Homer Day conducting the services. Born in Comanche on August 16, 19, he is survived by his parents and siblings Virginia, Frank, Daniel Webster, V Lee, and Charles Haygood.
A Nabers family reunion was held Monday at Lake Eanes in Comanche County drawing relatives from Lefors Comanche Sipe Springs Gustine Newbury Blanket and other nearby areas. Attendees included Mrs Mamie Sikes Miss Laynette Franklin Mrs Dora Greene Mr J B Nabers and others.
Advert encourages residents to use the free City swimming pool and buy swimsuits at Reese's to save money. It emphasizes no-cost pool access and grocery shopping or apparel savings through the retailer.
An old advertisement touts Ford's Black-Draught laxative with quick relief at about 8 cents per dose. It stresses affordability and natural relief from constipation, noting a package of 25 or more doses and broad consumer reach.
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