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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
10
The film Cimarron enlarges the story of early Indian territory life and the Oklahoma land rushes. It covers 1889 to 1950 and the Osage oil boom, focusing on Yancey Cravat and Sabra. Filming occurred in Oklahoma and California with thousands of extras and horses, using innovative camera setups.
Paul Layne born July 27 1901 at Woppers served two years in the Navy during World War I era and spent seven years managing his father’s farm near Comanche. He became principal of Comanche High School and joined the Methodist Church at Rule in 1910. Survived by parents two brothers Bennett and Guthrie three sisters Mrs Hamilton Mrs Keith and Mrs Shook and an aunt Mrs Parker. Interment was in Croakwood Cemetery.
At Comanche S J Cockrell Minnie Cunningham J L Cuth bertson O H Donaho D W Dutton T M Edwards J M Edwards L F Elkins Porters A M Fagan will receive a family pass to the Ritz Theatre Thursday July 1th.
Sealf Home Produce Co. invites customers to bring in their vegetables poultry and eggs. Weekend guests include Mrs. Lewis Moore of Dublin Mrs. Daisy Greenwade Mrs. My stle Smith Miss Janet of Dallas and Mrs. J. W. Hawkinson Mughter plus Helen Greenwade from John Tarleton College.
A Comanche Chief advertisement urges sellers to use butter cartons and genuine vegetable parchment that resists moisture to keep butter quality and improve sales.
Tommy Tatum of Dallas spent the weekend in Comanche with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. The trip featured family time and local sights during a short visit.
A cattle feeding meeting led by J. A. Barton outlines beef cattle sheep and hog feeding possibilities and economical methods. A. L. Smith of Texas A&M Extension Service will speak July 15 at 2 30 p m in the Comanche Court House about feeding problems and fall winter plans. C. M. Caraway of Comyn shares experiences and methods. A Burdizzo Pincers bloodless castration demonstration will be given.
The Comanche Chief promotes a vegetable parchment paper that prevents butter from sticking and claims to be a better option without added cost, inviting inquiries about butter cartons.
The comedy film Hook Line and Sinker stars Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey with Dorothy Lee. It screens Wednesday and Thursday July 15 and 16 at the Ritz Theatre.
Mark and Gib Callaway of Brownwood arrived in Comanche on Monday as visitors.
Mrs J W Gore of 904 Fisk Avenue Brownwood sustained numerous wounds from flying debris when a trash pile exploded near her home on Thursday morning July 2 at 8 00. Doctors say shards from tin and ashes caused severe abdominal injuries and other wounds. County officers investigate the cause, with suspicion of a shot shell cap in the trash. Mrs Gore earlier lived in Comanche.
A compact ad from Farmers Produce Co. claims they buy all your produce at top prices with worldwide outlets for chickens eggs and cream. The notice emphasizes constant buying and global payment channels.
Indian Gap will gain direct mail service from Comanche after July 16 as Route 1 is consolidated with Comanche Route 5. The 63.4 mile route, carried by George S. Clarke, will speed delivery by an hour daily and cut dispatch time by 12 to 24 hours. Clarke leaves Indian Gap at 8 a.m. for Comanche and returns by 1:50 p.m. with no changes to other routes.
Home Produce Co advertises strong prices for cream chickens and eggs with payment by Bob Seale. The notice emphasizes favorable rates for suppliers and prompt settlement.
Mr and Mrs Carl A Johnson and Roy Johnson visited relatives in Dallas and with Mr and Mrs Julian Johnson. Mr and Mrs Preston Clarke of Shawnee Oklahoma stayed in Comanche with uncle George S Clarke and left with Vera Clarke.
A brief classified notice from Fresh Meat Tee Peerless Pro Produce Co advertising poultry purchases cold storage for rent and trucking services with emphasis on fresh meat handling and delivery options.
The Comanche County 4-H Club hosts a big carnival with the Chamber of Commerce support and a 7 pm start. Activities include a 7:30 band concert, club stunts judged for best, poultry judging, demonstrations, and a team competition for two boys and two girls from each club. Proceeds fund trips to the A&M short course, with swimming, games, and a community fair planned for fall.
Evelyn keeps a shelf of blue larkspur and a window bouquet as Glenn Mowbray courts her with flashy flair. After a season of flirtation and a failed engagement to Bob Van Sant, she realizes her true love is Bob who is steady and true, not the wandering social climber.
An etiquette note from Pathfinder Magazine suggests a modern courtesy for encounters with women drivers. It claims shaving hub caps when meeting a lady driver on the highway is prudent, and that yielding may reflect prudence over chivalry.
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