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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
4
The Comanche Baptist Sunday School Convention will have an all day session at Zion Hill next Sunday, the Fifth Sunday in July. An excellent program has been planned. Each person should bring a well filled basket lunch to be served. All interested in Sunday School work are invited. R R Havey, Supt.
Central Christian Church invites members and visitors to Fifth Sunday Services led by Pastor Kenneth L. Smith. The evening hour offers a worshipful atmosphere and a message titled Gold Mining in the Scriptures. Special program planned for 8 p m.
The Comanche Band with DeLeon Band members travels to Glen Rose for several days. Directors and players named include W. H. Howard, Mrs. Howard, Patricia, Graham Smoots, Hardy Jones Jr, Dale Waldrop, Albert Bonser, Thurston Atwood, C. B. Williams, Dick Lane, Ozelle Lane, Velma Stark, Christine Stark, Webb Jenkins, Paul Little, Jess Emert, Nelson Williams, Harry Wiley, Ylene McKinzie. Remaining members depart later. daily Lakeview Park concerts at 7 pm, except Sunday 2 pm.
Proctor Jim Sweeden of Dallas visited his father Jess Sweeden last week. Lloyd Newby returned from West Texas where he worked. John Pinson came back from the hospital. Roy Davis visited relatives at Fort Worth this week. Mr and Mrs Andrew Brown spent last week with relatives at Belton. Kathlene Purvis after summer school in Austin has returned home. Mr and Mrs Tom Murphey of Holiday visited her sister Mrs Hershel Ewing last week.
Through the Chief, J R Eanes expresses gratitude to Comanche County voters for Saturday's primary. He says the district vote is gratifying and his sole aim is to merit confidence and trust.
Bernice Evelyn and Robert visit Mrs. G. P. Yates along with their grandmother Mrs. G. P. Yates. They are visiting Mrs. Ed Sanders, daughter of Mrs. Yates.
The Methodist Revival opened Sunday night July 24 with Rev. Preston Broxton of Gustine preaching. Local residents visited and hosted guests from Blue Ridge Hamilton Fort Worth Board Church Pettit Gustine Bagwett and Pettit in a week of gatherings and hospitality.
Mrs Nola Hubbard and son eth of Ranger spent the weekend with daughter Miss Oris ho overseeing a Church of God revival. Mr Jess Booth hosted a party for the young people Wednesday night. Woodrow Jackson of Eastland visited here last week. Hezzie Dean and Ivy Randolph left for Sleepy Eye Minnesota. Oscar Fisher returned from Lubbock due to Tom Mull's illness. Worth Alfred of Winert visiting sister Mrs Dal Welch. Mrs Myrtle Bassett and son Marion of San Angelo spent last week with relatives.
The Texas State Automatic Tax Board lowers the state rate to 69c from 74c, creating a general fund deficit of about 5.8 million dollars for August 31, 1933. Schools receive 35c, pensions 27c, general purposes 27c ad valorem, with taxable values down to 3.92 billion from 4.18 billion.
Dr. Lee R. Yantis of Blanket escaped injury when a would be robber struck him and a gun discharged, causing the attackers to flee. Sheriff Denman notes no money was taken. three assailants believed involved, with one woman calling from the car. Yantis recovered, injuries not serious, investigation ongoing with several clues.
George Rollins thanks voters in Comanche and Mills Counties for their strong primary support and kindness he received during the campaign. He recalls entering the race as an unknown and expresses gratitude for the encouragement and assistance from the community.
Ed Sanders thanks supporters for primary campaign backing and courtesies shown during the race. He expresses appreciation for friendships formed and the confidence of those who gave support, signing sincerely.
Mrs. G Barrett honors daughter Alice Lee on her fifth birthday with a Tuesday afternoon lawn party. Children played games and heard stories while punch and cake were served to the honoree and a list of attendees including Margaret Hamilton Marion Lu and Tommy Reese Ruth Adele Moore Billy Ben James Prentice Farmer and others.
W. T. House expresses deep gratitude to County voters for their splendid support and votes. He extends goodwill to those who backed his opponents and says he remains profoundly grateful for the backing received.
C. C. Hampton expresses thanks to the county citizens for their support given last Saturday. He pledges to show appreciation by providing a service consistent with that backing.
F T Brandt thanks residents of our precinct for their support and kindness during the campaign and expresses gratitude for the assistance received.
In unofficial returns E H McCarty expresses gratitude for voter backing in the county commissioner contest and promises an honest, efficient administration if the nomination becomes official. He signs as Your truly E H McCarty.
A note from D. C. Dingus thanks voters for support in the just concluded primary and expresses appreciation for favors shown during the campaign.
Brownwood candidate Callaway lost to incumbent Judge E J Miler 7825 to 3851 for District Judge. In Callahan and Eastland counties two former Comanche County men Cleve Callaway and Tipp Ross ran for Fioterial Representative with Lotier 2593, Russell 2069, Yeager 1576, Callaway 1574, Ross 1759. In the Tenth Congressional District Merton L Harris trailed Buchanan 20563 to 15948.
The annual revival at the Church of Christ in Beattie starts Friday night and runs through Sunday August 7. Clarence Bryant minister of the Comanche Church of Christ will conduct the services.
R B Waldrop thanks voters in Justice Precinct No 1 for support in the recent primary and promises to meet as many as possible before the next primary on August 27. He asks continued support and thoughtful voting for those who backed others.
Mr and Mrs I P Hodges honored their son Jake Cave on his tenth birthday with an all day party Wednesday. Guests included Clyde Dingus and family Cole man Jack Walker Kyle Barrett Richard Mahon Warren Vineyard Lloyd Norman and Arolington. A noon birthday dinner and afternoon games highlighted the celebration.
Mrs Murt J Sullivan thanks neighbors and county voters for splendid support in last Saturday's primary. She expresses gratitude for courteous backing and pledges to merit the confidence shown.
A message from J. D. Bonner thanking supporters for backing his re election bid as Justice of the Peace and urging continued backing in a runoff while pledging to provide strong service if elected.
A Sunday July 24 ceremony at 8:30 am united Miss Edith Moore of Stage Creek with Chas L Owens of Coryell County. Rev Homer Davis officiated at the home of J P Pattie in Sidney, drawing many friends and relatives.
Sunday School at 10 a m Sermons at 11 a m and 8 30 p m Homer Davis is pastor inviting all to attend these Fifth Sunday services.
Tom L Robinson thanks voters for support in his district attorney campaign. He cannot meet everyone personally and expresses appreciation for kindness and votes on July 28. He bears no ill will toward opponents and pledges continued conscientious service to all.
Joe Marshall thanks supporters for confidence in him after the race for Tax Collector. He pledges to prove worthy and to return favors, and states his intention to run again in two or four years.
Miss Clarissa Emert has returned from St Louis where she had been attending school.
J H Bur ton expresses gratitude to supporters and the public for assistance during his campaign for Tax Collector. He praises friends and asks people generally to accept his appreciation for the favors shown.
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