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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1934
Page
5
Advertises gold silver platinum and diamonds as cash-ready assets with a $35 per ounce government price. Urges sending valuables to Gold Smelting & Refinery Co in Los Angeles for quick payment, with return option if check is unsatisfactory.
A Wednesday afternoon bridge party at the Tupin residence honored Mrs. B. O. Twaddle of Dallas and Mrs. W. V. Striplin, with Mrs. Rowland Johnson of Dallas and Mrs. J. Tupin’s sister-in-law. Twelve tables competed as zennias and daisies highlighted the yellow and green decor. High score went to Miss Johnsie Cunningham, second to Mrs. J. B. Chilton, and consolation to Mrs. T. R. Helmsley. Mrs. James Clarke of Guthrie assisted with the prize draw, followed by a salad course.
Dallas man Ray Keith Phillips is linked to Miss Hazel Kendrick in a brief local society note from the week. The item lists names and indicates an association or engagement discussion in the social page.
In Gatesville and surrounding counties a plan for Highway 36 advances. Jurys of View in Callahan and land deeds in Comanche move forward with right of way purchases and bond options. Correll and Bell Counties report completed segments and funding, with state department contracts anticipated to let soon.
Uncle Tom Davis a longtime Board Church resident died suddenly at his home at 8:30 Friday morning after a brief illness. He was born July 14 1862 in Alabama and moved to Texas in 1872 with his parents. Interment followed Saturday at Board Church Cemetery with Rev. Smallwood and Rev. Davis officiating. He married Sadie McConnell in 1884 and survived by his wife and many children and grandchildren.
Texas education officials revised a 1934 rule requiring public school teachers to hold college degrees within three years. Current in-service teachers with 15 years or more experience are exempt, while those with less than 15 years must complete 12 semester hours per year over four years to approach a degree. The changes aim to raise standards without discarding veteran teachers.
District Court in Fort Worth records Francis Ella Barnes filing for discharge on June 16, 1934. Creditors or parties in interest must file written objections by July 9, 1924, with Special Master A. Smith at 90F Dan Wage, Fort Worth, and any further filings due within ten days after notice.
Court House News lists marriages on June 16 by Elder A M Fagan G M Wilson wed Irene Stewart. Licenses issued for Wetzel and Brownwood La Una Marie Brownwood route 1 Ho Hancock and Ethel route 1 Comanche Jesse Lock and Florine Sadberry route 1 De Leon J E Wilhelm and Jessie Evans. Deed records show Comanche County to K L Macon for land from old Highway 81 right of way John Duncan Survey paid 50 dollars. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Herbert Cox route 4 Comanche on June 9.
The Harmony circuit announces its third quarterly conference on July 8 with Presiding Elder preaching at 11. Dinner on the ground follows. Rev Homer Hall of Talpa preaches Friday night and Indian Creek hosts preaching on the first Sunday with Presiding Elder Sory preaching at 8 15 p m. Preston Broxton, Pastor.
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