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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
4
A pamphlet from a major insurer emphasizes action timing in emergencies. It cites Dr. John R. Mott on executives doing FIRST things FIRST and warns against chasing perfect plans while urgent duties perish.
The County School Board met in Comanche to fix next year’s grade counts for each school. Students over the district’s typical grades and under 18 by September 1 may receive tuition coverage, provided they transfer before eligibility for free tuition.
Comanche County Texas final account of A M Lovelace estate filed by administrator L E Grainger with distribution request. Court to hear August 10 1991 at Comanche County Court House. Publication required for twenty days. Individuals named in probate notice listed. A Ritz Theatre pass award announced for July 19.
Mrs. L. C. Hurley of Fort Worth was feted with a swimming party and sunrise breakfast at Lake Fanes on Thursday morning arranged by Mrs. William C. Chilton. Guests included Mesdames James TD Slack Howard Kilpatrick Ira B. Clemons KR. G Stanton and the honoree.
Miss Adene Rigby of Brownwood stayed with cousin Chester Brown last week. Mrs. Texie Perdue and son Euell, Mrs. Bonnie Gibson and family of Rule, and Mrs. Opal Cox of Bangs visited sister Mrs. Rob Steward. Chester Brown and spouse stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stuckie of Comanche Saturday night. Euordie Cotney and Cass Lee Hicks attended church in Gustine Sunday night. Zen and Misses Irene Vera and Leora Ladd visited brother Jesse Tadd of Mount Pleasant for the weekend.
Clarence Bryant minister leads Bible study at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. Lord's Supper observed at 11:45 a.m. and 9 p.m. Young People Meet at 7:50 p.m. Preaching at 8:15 p.m. Topic: Seven Great Things. Mid week class Wednesday 8:15 p.m. Ladies class and children's drill Saturday 2:30 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Euel Ferguson of Sidney spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Roberson. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Lusk of Sidney visited Mrs. Roberson’s. Miss Vera and Gerald Caldwell called on Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Carputh. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Terrill attended church in Sidney on Sunday and Sunday night.
Local residents and families from Brownwood Stephenville Cisco Odessa Snyder Dallas and other Texas towns are noted visiting relatives and attending events in Comanche and Mills County. Several trips to Houston Austin Tulsa and Goldthwaite are listed along with hospital surgery and a Confederate veterans address at the Mills County Fair.
Lampasas County marks its 75th birthday with a three day Diamond Jubilee at Hancock Springs Park. August 8 features a parade ball game free barbecue Indian fight bathing girl revue and concerts for up to 10 000 visitors. Entrants from towns within 80 miles may join the parade and bathing girl revue with handsome prizes. The event replaces the regular County Fair. Church deacons call Saturday for free church fans from Reese Drug Co.
Offer highlights choice steaks at 15e per pound and forequarter steaks and roasts at 12e per pound. Sale promoted by manager Bob Cos from Peerless Produce Co.
The Tuesday Club met midweek with Mrs. R Stanton. Armstrong Cox led scoring among members while Miss Dudley Hicks won the guest prize and Mrs. Kiland Fagan had the low. Mrs. Hurley received a gift as a salad course was served.
The annual Church of Christ revival starts Sunday evening at eight in Gustine. Minister W A Bently will lead the services with Hubert Cox directing the singing. Services will be held twice daily as announced by N B Large.
Rev. D. D. Tidwell will preach at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Saturday night and Sunday morning and evening according to Sunday School Superintendent Bob Seale. He is slated to deliver sermons at eleven in the morning and eight in the evening with Saturday night add-ons.
Hulls cheap at ten dollars per ton with a large inventory. Bran priced at eighty cents per hundred, gray shorts at one dollar per hundred. Local social notes list visits and travels of T. J. Collins, Mrs. M Ward, Temple Ward, Jack Miller, Nellie MacKillian, Dock Weathersby, W F Campbell, W H Howard, Patricia Atwood, Maurice Hoffman, R T Reed, Mina Smalling, Susie Belle, J B Chilton, Carolyn Clayton, Max Keeter.
A joint birthday party and family reunion for Jim Mosley age 75 and wife 65 was held at their home near Sipe Springs on Saturday July 11. Relatives arrived with food, a birthday dinner was served on the porch, music came from Massingill and Shorty Mosley, and attendees later swam while elders shared reminiscences.
Mrs. Sidney J. Connell, 62, died after a long illness at her home in San Antonio. Born in Comanche, she was educated there. Survived by husband Sidney, four daughters L E Peters Pecos Harold Russell Wink W C Miller Jewell Gage Fort Worth, a son Sidney San Antonio, four grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. Star Telegram.
James Dawson Rogers and Miss Hazel McLaughlin wed Wednesday at Blanket in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. D. Smoot. The couple, living in Blanket, plan to make their home there.
R. B. Thompson and Miss Marie Richardson of Hasse were married in Brownwood on Saturday July 11. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Cooper.
On July 13 1931 the County Court of Comanche County Texas granted Letters of Administration to Marion Wilkerson as Temporary Administrator of the Ellen E Bryson estate All persons with claims against the estate must present them as prescribed by law P O Address Comanche Texas
At Comanche figures W E Dupuy W P Duckett Dave Dingus N N Durham J T Edwards and Stella Hamilton will receive a Wednesday July 21st in the local notice detailing distribution or event.
Detroit man Herman Rankis praises Kruschen Salts noting joint relief and a 22 pound loss after using the product while starting a diet. The ad promotes a half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast, an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks, and a money back guarantee. Also touts a Brunswick Panatropic Portable radio option at Reese Drug Co.
Local advertises reduced meat costs with choice steaks at 15 cents per pound and ice sold by Peerless Produce Co. Cox, Mer.
Rev Guy Davis will preach at 11:00 A.M. and 8:15 P.M. with Sabbath School at 9:45 A.M. Young Peoples Meeting at 7:00 P.M. All invited to attend, church membership urged. Rev Noel P Wilkinson expected in Comanche July 26 to occupy both morning and evening pulpit.
Local ad from Peerless Produce Co. runs offers on met at Choice Steaks and forequarter roasts priced per pound. Bob Cox, manager, promotes 12c per pound roasts and wholesale selections.
Local ad from Bob Seale of Home Produce Co. invites farmers to bring produce, poultry, and eggs, promising high payments. The notice emphasizes top prices and direct purchase from the buyer.
Kerosene sold at 8 cents per gallon with a special barrel lot price offered by J. J. Tate, rear of Comanche National Bank.
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