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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1932
Page
3
A selection of used cars including a 1929 Chevrolet Coach 1927 Chevrolet Truck 1929 International Truck 1929 Plymouth Roadster and 1929 Ford Roadster offered at reduced prices. Prices listed range from 125 to 235 dollars with discounts for the lot.
O H Davenport formerly of Hasse died at his Brownsville Texas home at 10 20 p m February 22 after a career in Comanche County spanning Perl Hasse Inez Westaff Berclair and Brownsville He is survived by his widow five children from his first marriage and five from a second marriage Funeral services were held in Allenville on February 25 with burial at Bellina Vesti
Ray Mc Dornald named successor to Peerless Project Co. signals management change in produce room and poultry operations.
An old advertised remedy claims rapid relief after the first dose of rhoxine for coughs and throat irritation. It promises relief overnight and prevention of nightly coughs, with guaranteed satisfaction and money back if not satisfied. Available at BH Reese's Drug Store and other drug stores.
The notice promotes Better Butter Wrap with parchment paper that won’t stick to butter and asks for Putter Cartons. The Comanene Chief Miss Thelma Barrett was taken to German Wednesday for an appendicitis operation Thursday morning. Earl Hatchett of Lamesa spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs S W Switzer.
In a charged sequence, Lombard demands payment from Chittenham as threats escalate. Julie learns Sadie claims to be Giles Chittenham’s wife, triggering shock, accusations, and a medical crisis as the family contends with truth and loyalty.
Miss Elizabeth Anthony hosted a bridge party at her parents home on Thursday night with eight couples. An ice course with angel food was served to Jack Draper Del Rio Grady Williams Hamilton Weldon Mills Weston McDonald Dec Morris Medford Wetzel Gus Frazzard Jake Durham and Misses Maurice Durham Grace Brightman Judith Clarke Thelma Barrett Bounce Walker Mary Louise Grizzelle and Berta Goodson.
E. E. McNatt endorses Chief Dry Cleaners promising satisfactory work and pickup of garments.
In a tense room, Sadie screams “Giles” as Julie confronts revelations. Giles recalls the cry, and Julie questions Sadie’s relation to him, their dialogue turning to fear and withheld truths. The room fills with stark emotion as old secrets surface.
Rev F A Brown of Ballinger will preach at Cumberland Presbyterian next Sunday morning. Pay Faulkner of Photons Arizona visited his mother Mrs Mollie Faulkner. Mr and Mrs Robert Crump and daughter of Lubbock visited W J and Mrs Richmond. Miss Ruby Lightsey from Sudan visited. Ina Mae Lightsey also came with H D Lightsey. Mae Howton of Port Arthur visits Joe and Mrs Howton. Mrs Sarah Bolton was taken to Brownwood hospital Friday for surgery Saturday.
Mrs Guy Grady and children spent Saturday night with relatives at Santa Anna. George Gleaton and sons Earl and Imibel visited in Bangs Monday. Rev Dunn of Brownwood preached at the Baptist Church Sunday. Miss Margaret Damron arrived Monday from C I A Denton and was taken to a Brownwood hospital Tuesday. Miss Mary Wiley returned Sunday from a visit with her brother at Brookesmith.
Local market Renfro's Market lists pure hog lard priced at 8 cents per pound. Shoppers find a simple, value focused ad highlighting a staple cooking fat.
Comanche Chief notes a sale on five hundred sheets of double ruled letter size paper for one dollar, highlighting it as cheaper than tablets and promoting the product as better paper.
The Comanche School honor roll lists students by grade with full names including seventh grade Garry Palmer and Louise Holmes, sixth grade Harold Hoffman and Pollyanna Speed, fifth grade Eldred Jones and Melvin Bear, and younger students in fourth through third grades.
The Comanche Chief touts using Butter Cartons and genuine Vegetable Parchment to keep butter from absorbing moisture. The wrapper helps preserve quality and improve sales.
Mrs. Mary Taber 73 died at her son J L Taber’s home in the Pettit community after a brief illness. Interment was Sunday at Shiloh with Elder Len Dalton officiating. Born Mary Anna McCullough in Mississippi on September 13, 1858 she moved to Texas and later settled in Comanche County near Gustine and Creamer. She married W J Taber over 50 years ago in Bastrop. he died about ten years later. Surviving are two sons John W and Jesse L Taber and daughter Mrs A I Hall, plus brothers Andrew and Alex McCullough.
A telephone call promotes cleaning and restoring clothes with prompt service. Call 604 for Chief Dry Cleaners run by E. B. McNatt.
The Chief announces Democratic primary candidates for state and county offices including L A Woods for State Superintendent Public Instruction Joe H Eidson for District Judge Homer C De Wolfe J R Eanes for Representative W T House B J Pittman H L Stewart for County Judge Bob Haynes re election Dwight Brightman for Sheriff Tom L Robinson F C Jaye for District Attorney Bob McCampbell C C Hampton for County Attorney Florence Sturkie IVA Hart Mrs Mart Sullivan for Tax Collector W D Will Sturkie Mrs B W Speed Joe Marshall for Tax Collector and others for clerk treasurer assessor commissioners and justice positions with Precincts 1 2 3 listed.
Mrs. R. R. Evans of Proctor died at her home at midnight March 2 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Proctor Cemetery with Rev. Daniels of the Proctor Baptist Church officiating. Myrtle Nichols before marriage, she was a native of Comanche County and grew up near Comyn. Survived by husband Mr. Evans and five children Ce cil of Carlsbad Brooks Virginia Evans of Dallas Earl Ray and Annice of Proctor.
Retail ad announces reduced prices on dry goods including ladies hats and overalls. Faeh and nearby retailers highlight value with items tagged as low as 1.88 dollars. Customers urged to shop for savings on apparel and dry goods this sale period.
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