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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
8
The Comanche Chief will issue a political edition on July 20 presenting platform and advertising matter from county precinct and district candidates. It will include candidate coverage and statistics on county state and national politics for a wide distribution to about 2000 subscribers and extra copies. Beginning 1926 the paper has issued a political edition each election year in July.
The Vacation Bible School closes Friday evening at the local Methodist Church with a program directed by Mrs. J. C. Helm. Juniors dramatize Esther and perform readings and songs, Primaries present songs and readings, Art works exhibited, Beginners present Bible memory work and readings.
The Comanche church invites attendance at 9:45 Sunday School led by O H Donaho, 11:00 Morning Worship with Laymen’s Service led by L F Elkins, 7:20 Epworth League at the tabernacle, and 8:15 Evening Worship. Father’s Day on June 17 features a sermon by the pastor A C Haynes. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8.00.
Mrs Onard Bass of Ft Atkinson Wisconsin shares that after using Kruschen Salts she dropped from 180 to 125 pounds while still eating what she wants. She says a half teaspoon in hot water daily improves health and makes her look younger.
A Frisco Rail Way Company loving cup for best accident record in the first quarter is on display at the Comanche Chief Office, presented by W E Dupuy. The cup has toured Fort Worth, Stephenville, Dublin, Comanche, Brownwood, and will go to Menard.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Ross wife of G R Ross of Proctor were held Friday at 3 p m at the Church of Christ in Goldthwaite with Rev Clem W Hoover officiating. Interment followed in Goldthwaite cemetery. She was born September 17 1879 in Sandoval Illinois and lived in Leon Mills and Tom Green counties before moving to Comanche and then Brownwood where she died. She survived by her husband five children two brothers and two sisters in law. many relatives attended the service.
Government buys gold at 85 per ounce, urging nationwide conversion of old gold silver platinum and diamonds. Send old jewelry and dental gold to Gold Smelting & Refining Co., 253 South Broadway Los Angeles. satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Miss Laverne Farquhar returned from a visit in Fort Worth and Stephenville. Mrs Luther Stagner of Colorado visits her father in law John Stagner. Misses Johnnie Perryman Flora Dene and Katherine McCarthy and Will Jones and Leroy Marton spent the weekend at Abilene. Mrs M A Carson of Gatesville and William G Farquhar of El Paso visited Mr and Mrs F A Farquhar and family.
Mrs Frank Mackey of Colorado spent part of last week here with her parents Mr and Mrs Donaho.
Sunday results show Stephenville 9 and May 8 innings, Dublin 2 Moran 1, Cisco 11 De Leon 2, Comyn 6 Gordon 5. May joins the league replacing Ranger, with Ciaco leading the standings by a solid points margin.
Mrs B. G. Parlor and her daughter Jane from Dallas visited G. A. Bruton and family over the weekend, joined by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Herrick of Austin and W. B. Wells of Dallas.
Two gunmen, one masked, threatened Amos Tennison at his farm twelve miles west of De Leon after dark last week. They demanded money and bank records, took about $10 in pocket change, cut the telephone line, and fled with Tennison’s gun, leaving threats against notifying authorities. Deputies found no positive suspect. fingerprint clues possible on the gun.
William A. Turner 89 died last week at his daughter Mrs Dora Mosley home in Bethel Mercer Gap area and was buried Thursday at Antioch Cemetery. A Confederate veteran born in Georgia he married Eliza Steel in Florida in 1885 and moved to Bethel in 1890 where he active in Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge. He is survived by Mrs Mosley and seven other children.
Walter Williams, previously attending the New Mexico Military Institute, has returned home. This brief note confirms his homecoming status with no additional details.
The Temple straw vote reported by the De Leon Free Press shows Tom Hunter leading with 131 votes, ahead of Jimmie Allred on 97 and McDonald on 58. Edgar Witt Maury Hughes and Clint Small followed in the tally after the top three.
Rev. P. T. Stanford former pastor at Brownwood and Gatesville resigning from the Methodist Conference says too much bishoply dictation led to the move. He opened Brownwood Gospel Tabernacle, now renamed Fundamentalist Methodist, and formed a committee to raise funds for a new building.
Texas summer schools report record enrollments with Denton Teachers College at 2735 students and Daniel Baker College doubling last year. Howard Payne shows multi year highs while UT tops attendance. Growth tied to new degree qualification rules for teachers.
Supt. Frank Jeter is joined by Irby Adams Carl Macon and Misses Faith Elliott Billie Elliott and Lorene Lightfoot on the Duster school faculty for the coming year. The school closes with four High School grads and ten Grammar School to High School promotion certificates.
The Comyn School faculty engages in summer college study. Superintendent S. G. Culpepper, Sr. attends Baylor University while several teachers including Mrs. Culpepper and Miss Sloan attend North Texas Teachers College at Denton for continued training.
Otho Bowman, principal of Fairview School, says the first in a series of social summer gatherings will be held tonight at the Fairview School House. Candidates are invited to attend the meeting.
O. B. Rose is reelected Gustine Schools superintendent for a seventh term and director of Vocational Agriculture. A. D. Pettit Jr. is reelected high school principal. New or continuing faculty include Miss Alda Morton English, Miss Annie Coleman history, Miss Linnie Willingham home economics, and trade teachers Ruby Adcock Tina Boyd Tiny Taylor Myrtle Webb Mary Nell Morrow. One lower grade vacancy.
Claim from Alice Burns and Wm. Reese Drug Co promotes Adlerika as a breakthrough remedy after thirty years of chronic constipation. The ad asserts sour stomach and abdominal blockage improved by the product.
Hundreds of farmers with wives and children attended a midweek barbecue hosted by Farmer's Cheese Factory at Lake Eanes Park. Fort Worth representatives and local citizens joined in the festivity. An illustrated dairy lecture noted milk care while the menu featured barbecued chicken and beef, cheese, pickles, and beverages.
James E. Ferguson will headline at least 12 speeches for C. C. McDonald in the governor race, carrying on a statewide campaign by the former governor and husband of Miriam A. Ferguson. McDonald praised existing state and national administrations during a Erath county speech at the courthouse, announcing his platform and programs. About 400 attendees listened as the party outlined continued support for current governance and policy priorities.
Gustine prepares a two day picnic on July 6 and 7 at Gustine Park with political speaking invitations for governor and other state and district offices. A carnival rodeo and other attractions are planned. P A Huey chairs the Concession Committee and buyers should contact him. Water and camping space will be available.
Tom Pate was elected Noble Grand of the local I O O F Lodge at the semi annual election of officers last Thursday evening. Charles Marshall was elected Vice Grand and R B Waldrop Secretary. Mrs C N Wylie was elected Noble Grand of the Comanche Rebekahs at the semi annual election held last week. Other officers chosen were Mrs Ira B Gage Bramer Vice Grand and Mrs Alice West Secretary. Miss Catherine Clarke has returned from Leggett where she has been teaching.
The ad lists specials on fishing lures and minnows at 69 cents to 78 cents each, 25 quart Burpee Cooker for 9.95, 4 burner oil stove at 16.45 and a 1 18 by 18 foot liner lines. Howard Kilpatrick promotes closeout bargains and hardware items.
Local golf enthusiasts are invited to the Fifth Annual Invitation Tournament at Perry Country Club in Hamilton from June 25 to 27. The event includes a Calcutta Pool Auction a barbecue a dance bridge and other amusements. Several valuable trophies will be awarded per general chairman George Golightly.
H. W. Johnson and Mr. Burr of Dallas and Mr. Billup of San Antonio visited D. Charles Clarke and family Sunday.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration clarifies for corn and hog contract signers that contracted acres may be planted with grazing or hay crops, including sudan grass and cow peas, while cotton contract rules remain strict. If a farmer can supply all home feed and forage needs, contracted acres should be used only to grow crops preventing erosion or soil building. The government will enforce strict adherence to contract usage.
The Carwile family grateful for friends kindness and floral offerings after the loss of their mother and grandmother Mrs. A M Carwile.
Comanche County Old Settlers Association Executive Committee will meet at the Court House Saturday at 3 p.m. to set the date and details of this year’s reunion to be held at Board Church. A joint session with the Church Community Committee is planned. Mrs. H W Johnson of Dallas visits her parents.
An advertisement urges readers to use Creo mulsion for chest cold relief. It warns against improper use and emphasizes keeping the product on hand for immediate soothing effect. It also notes dangers from lingering coughs.
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