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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
1
Poem excerpt by Abbie Farwell Brown about a child enjoying nature. It describes the sky as a smiling roof, sunshine on leaves, and a gentle wind, with numerous unseen friends offering comfort and reassurance.
A collage of quick quips and vaudeville style gags about a marine officer’s reprimand for singing and a chorus of city street lines. Characters Massena and Silly Sally trade chatter as others tease about brakes and office visits in a playful local humor column.
Reese's unveils a family swim package inviting every member to enjoy pool time together. The offer highlights inclusive pricing and a broad age range to attract parents and children alike.
A fragmented recipe and home advice piece describes stuffed cherries with marshmallows on lettuce, then provides washing and drying tips for sweaters and hats. It mentions polishing silverware, serving spoons, and hints at home storage ideas and bridal gifts.
The annual Summer Encampment of the 4-H Clubs of Co manche County will be at Lake Eanes on July 14 and 15. County Agent J A Barton notes rising interest with fourteen active clubs and 265 members expected to attend. multiple club meetings occurred last week in Sidney Proctor Robinson Springs Downing and Duster.
The Stephenville Empire-Tribune, publishers Rufus Higgs and J. L. Clements, led awards at the Texas State Press Association in Mineral Wells. The paper won the silver loving cup for best All round Country Weekly and a Fort Worth prize for the best quarter page display ad. Rufus Higgs was elected vice president of the association, with Mrs. Higgs in attendance.
County Agent J A Barton calls all local leaders and officers of Comanche County 4-H clubs to meet at 2 30 pm Saturday in his office to plan the annual Encampment set for July 14 and 15 at Lake Banes.
C. H. Spruill was named manager of the Comanche Branch of Dublin Creamery after two years at the Dublin home office. He assumed charge June 15, succeeding Luther Harper, who moved with his family to East Texas.
Miss Ruth Jones daughter of Mrs Lena Jones of Sidney graduated last week at Brady from the Nurses Training School of the hospital there She leaves for San Antonio to take a hospital position per her brother Paul Jones who attended the exercises Also an ad notes savings through a free city swimming pool and Reese's swimwear.
Jennie Fox of New York files in Delaware Chancery Court for receivership against Southwest Gas Company over defaulted bonds. The Texas Louisiana Oklahoma operator controls franchises in Stephenville Dublin Rising Star Comanche DeLeon Cross Plains, with district offices in Stephenville. District manager A Still offers no info beyond the filing memorandum and expects settlement without interrupting local service.
Hon. Tom Cunningham, Eastland County legislator and former court reporter, announced his candidacy for District Judge of the 91st District based in Eastland. He faces Allen Dabney and incumbent J. L. Davenport in the race. Cunningham recently returned from Corpus Christi after tending his son's health.
Henry Soward escaped a blaze at his brother Ernest Soward’s house in East Comanche after a roof collapse began as he left. He suffered a slight arm burn. neighbors alerted the alarm but the seven room, one and a half story structure was consumed with contents. Fire officials cited unknown origin and insurance coverage partially offset the loss.
The Comanche County Tax Payers Association will meet at DeLeon City Hall at 2 30 p m on Saturday June 25 W E Lowe president urges all members and sympathizers to attend for important business Ed Howell and wife Brownwood visited Comanche County this weekend with Dr and Mrs T M Rutherford
Charles Hoffman came back Monday from Temple where he recently underwent an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cunningham and their children from Eastland spent Monday as visitors in Comanche.
E C Gene Estes announces withdrawal from the race for Commissioner of Precinct No 38. He writes to Precinct 3 voters that circumstances since his announcement prompted his exit and thanks supporters for their friendship and confidence.
Clem Calhoun a candidate for Attorney General spoke to a sizable crowd at the Court House in Comangbeuesday evening, introduced by County Attorney F C Jaye. Calhoun, from Amarillo, once partnered with Amarillo Mayor Thompson, former district attorney at Abi line El Paso and Borger, criticized Attorney General Allred. Miss Lucille Williams visits Veribest with Edith Bowman.
An old fashioned Pit Barbecue ad from Renfro's Market touts tasty barbecue for a quick meal. The copy emphasizes savory flavor and convenience.
Mr and Mrs C W Williams and their Hamilton children spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams. The visit brought together relatives from two cities for a brief family gathering.
J B Chilton a 52 year Comanche business leader and longtime bank president helped organize the Comanche National Bank. He arrived in 1880 as a teen with thrift, started as a dry goods clerk, aided Campbell Neely, and became bank president in 1889 and again in 1891 after a brief resignation.
Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee decides not to hold a Prohibition repeal referendum with the July Primary unless the State Committee covers election costs. They assess candidates for expenses, set ballot name order by lot, and note that the State Executive Committee will refer the issue to the National Congress for repeal.
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