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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
5
Mrs A B Haworth expresses gratitude for support in her bid for state representative. She pledges high principles, calls for clean politics, reduced government expenses and taxes, abolition of costly offices, and protection of homes and youth. She notes fourteen years in Comanche and readiness to serve the people.
The county convention delegates are listed for sessions on Saturday July 30. Comanche No. 1 selects W A Tipps and others. Comanche No. 2 includes B Russell Paris Smith and several more. Alternates include T M Edwards E H Jones and others. Robinson Springs, Soda Springs, Brushy Gap, Hazel Dell, and Shrum also name delegates.
W H Cheatham longtime Bible community resident buried Thursday at Pendergrass Cemetery with Rev. Dally and Rev. Smoot officiating. Born February 8 1861 in Dallas County Arkansas he moved across Texas before settling in Sidney Comanche County. Survived by widow Lula Bridges Cheatham and ten children with two sisters.
The State Board of Education in Austin sets the 1932-1933 per student apportionment at 16 dollars, down from 17.50. The comptroller estimates total school fund obligations at 5,515,637 dollars with a 1.5 dollar cut reducing demand by about 2.349 million. L W Rogers notes 4.50 dollars of the 17.50 payment for current year remains unpaid and will be carried over to next fiscal year.
Rev Carrol Peaden will assist the pastor in a ten day revival at Sipe Springs Baptist Church starting Thursday night August 4. Homer Davis, pastor, invites and welcomes all to attend.
A Cemetery Working is set for Thursday August 4 at Sues Cemetery. Those with loved ones buried there are urged to attend as the yard needs work. Bring dinner and tools. Friends are especially invited. Please don’t neglect this notice. Lee Carmack.
Dr A J Gray advocates eating more meat and reducing starches and sugar to curb diabetes. The note promotes Rishon's Market as a source of wholesome meat.
An ad promotes Better Butter Wrap paper as nonstick vegetable parchment, claiming it costs no more than alternatives. It urges readers to ask for Butter Cartons and highlights the product in the Comanche Chief newspaper.
Sunday at the Methodist Church Reverend W N Byrd filled the pulpit for R T Wallace. Visitors include Howard Dunlap of Malvern Arkansas and his brother Guy Dunlap. Many townsfolk and guests travel from Cross Plains Fort Worth Stephenville Vernon and Clovis New Mexico for family visits and gatherings. A Baptist Revival is announced to begin Wednesday night August 3.
Miss Willie Sh. Gore daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Gore of Comanche married Marvin Harbour son of Mr and Mrs F L Harbour of Brownwood. The ceremony was at 5 30 PM Friday in Comanche. The bride, once a Brownwood high student 1930 31, grew up in Brownwood. Harbour works for Gulf Refining Company. They will live at the Florey apartment on Avenue C Brownwood.
Miss Marguerite Carlton and Carvel Oxford McMillan married in Stephenville at 8 pm Thursday July 21 in the First Baptist Church with Dr. William Harvey Andrew officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home and they will reside in Stephenville after a trip to New Orleans.
Court House News lists two marriages: T. J. Stark of Comanche weds Marie Richey on July 10 and M. D. Medford of Hico weds Isla McAlister of Stephenville. Multiple obituaries record deaths in June including Lora Singleton 21, B. Walden 12, Jesse Locke 50, Marshall Dominey 69, Eva Sharp 59, James Franklin 71, and Charles Dominey. interments noted in De Leon area cemeteries. Deeds recorded show Hancock to Moore for 150 acres worth 2000 dollars.
Dr and Mrs Harry Farmer returned to their Cleveland Ohio home after visiting in Comanche for several days. They were accompanied by his mother Mrs John Farmer.
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