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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
2
County Agent J A Barton outlines two approaches to cut worm damage in gardens and truck patches. Cultural method reduces moth eggs by keeping weeds down, while a poison bran mash costs about 15 cents per acre and uses bran white arsenic or Paris Green sorghum syrup and anise oil applied along rows or broadcast across the patch.
The piece argues that business lessons about necessity and efficiency mirror personal life cuts, noting wasted habits since 1929. It cites Mary Roberts Rinehart and Julia Ward Howe anecdotes, contrasts vanity with moral duty, and cites Micah’s verse on doing justly loving mercy and walking humbly with God as morality's base. Only appearance debates matter little in the end.
Real bargains listed for Saturday and Monday include Harness Oil fine quality per gallon 48c Bolt Assortment 10 bolts Leather Check Lines 18 ft 10c Seat Covers for Coupe 1.98 Seat Covers for Coach 3.48 Mowing Machine Oiler 10c 8 ft Binder accessories 2.85 Platform Canvas for 8 ft Binder 2.85 Axle Grease 3 lb bucket 22c Howard Kilpatrick.
The Henson family thanks friends and neighbors of Pettit and Swan Hill for kindness during their illness and for help with their crop. They express hope to repay the consideration shown to them.
John Rape, a 15 year old catcher for Coach Le May's Stonewall Jackson class A playground team, had his left leg amputated at age 11. He caught five of eight games this spring with a near .500 batting average and uses no underpeg beneath the knee, showing remarkable balance and grit as noted by the Houston Press.
Mrs. Reula Locklin and daughter from Dallas visit sister Mrs. W H Ferguson. Alva Faye and Leo Lane spent the weekend with Otho Phillips and family of Harmony. Jack Lane and William Polston spent Saturday night at Fellowship.
Comanche Grammar School pupils and former pupils of Mrs. E B Smith of Wichita Falls gathered at the Clarke residence Tuesday at three o clock for a party and presented a gift. Mrs Smith then accompanied the group to a local drug store where refreshments were served to Pollyanna Speed Wynn Mae Dillard Mary Louise Raybern Catherine Payne Roy Esmond Wallace Rebecca Isham and Alma Jean Wilkerson.
An old classified notice from D. C. Bailey Produce claims they pay the top price for cream, chickens, and eggs, offering farmers a reliable outlet for their dairy and poultry goods.
Pure hog lard advertised at Renfro's Market priced at 3 pounds per dollar. Local shoppers eye value for cooking needs as store promotes affordable fatback option.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lee and families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and the beautiful floral offerings at the time of the infant son’s death and burial.
Mr and Mrs Hilburn Arthur honored their son John Manning on his seventh birthday with a Lake Kanes picnic Monday evening. A group of children enjoyed games supper and later ice cream and cake refreshments.
Real old-fashioned barbecue taste ad promotes quick meals. Mentions Renfro's Market and a savory product line with bold flavor enticing weeknight cooks.
Mrs Belle Tomlinson Grand Worthy Matron of Texas and Naomi Wise Mertzon District Deputy Grand Worthy Matron joined Gertrude Joiner DeLeon District Deputy Worthy Matron to install new officers at the Comanche Chapter Eastern Star Tuesday evening. Following the meeting members and visitors were served ice cream and cake.
A local ad offers top prices for produce such as cream chickens and eggs from Bob Leale Home Produce Co. The notice emphasizes high payments and direct buyer relationship for farmers and suppliers.
The University of Texas registrar released the last term honor roll featuring Jim Eanes Reese among the students recognized for academic distinction. The list highlights top achievers across college departments.
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