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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1931
Page
4
A former Washington official explains after retirement his first year’s income vastly exceeded expectations, due to advising clients and helping people transact with the government. He notes personal satisfaction and occasional rewards arise from doing favors, even when not planned for profit.
Arthome Photo Studio advertises a free 8x10 enlargement from your favorite film and Kodak finishing services priced at two dollars while promoting an ORY apartment for rent with modern conveniences through J B Hamilton.
Court House News records multiple marriages in DeLeon Brownwood and Indian Gap. Death of Elvin Glen Rapp aged 1 at Indian Gap. Birth of Billie Gale Ladd in Comanche Route 2. Deeds show various land transfers, including 248.6 acres for 10 dollars and other sums among listed parties. Also a dressed rabbit ad offering 40 cents per pound in Dallas.
A landowner posts no fishing or hunting signs and warns that violators will be prosecuted under alien colon law. The notice emphasizes blanket prohibition and enforcement.
Local grocer HL Jones advertises seed for field and garden in large or small lots. Includes home grown varieties and groceries at competitive prices.
Method church notes Sunday School at 9 45 a m with O H W Donahoe as Superintendent and preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 15 p m The annual revival begins March 22 and ends April ??? two weeks and three Sundays Let all parishioners mind this event and work toward a genuine revival J M Perry pastor
An orchestra has been organized for the Methodist Church directed by Mrs. John A Mohon. The first program will be rendered at the evening hour Sunday. Members include piano Mrs. John A Mohon violins Mesdames A P Kallina I O Jaye and Clay Frost Jr and J C Helm Jr. trumpets Mrs Joe Marshall Leo Hoffman and Stanton Wilhelm clarinet Mrs W H Howard Maurice Hoffman John Travis Mahon saxophone Pauline Marshall and Albert Bonser alto Joe Marshall.
The Chief authorizes candidates for city offices with City Secretary nominees Moore Hill Huddleston for City Marshall Pate Cunningham Magness Miller listed. Also mentions Texas Almanac Census figures and a mail order offer via Comanche Chief or M. B. Carter for purchase.
County Superintendent R S Walker announces school trustee elections on Saturday April 4 in all districts. In Comanche City three of seven board seats will be filled. terms of M Coleman L F Elkins and Tom F Reese expire. Holdovers are Dewey Barnes Charles Hoffman George Goosby and Joe A Lee. County board terms for Walter Fritts and John Carroll also expire. Precinct 1 schools include Comanche Sidney Sipe Springs Elm Grove Cotton Grove Brooks Fairview Van Dyke Briar Grove Hasse Soda Springs. Precinct 3 lists Proctor Hazel Dell Wilson Barrett Energy Lamkin. Flies hut your sheep and all your stock Elkins Shop Fly Trap phone 321.
D P Lester renews his Chief subscription from Megargel Texas and asks to convey regards to Comanche County readers. He reports fine weather and says unemployment and hard times are heard from out there. He notes wheat and oats, white faced cattle, oil wells, but little work.
Comanche High School lists honor roll seniors J B Dupuy Sarah Burton Frankie Barkley Tressie Denny Claudia Fisher Jo Gray Alitha Haslett Ruth James Donnie Little Maurine McNatt juniors Marion Lucille Bona Nadine Thompson Carroll Black Jack Dingus J C Helen Glen McNatt Monselle O Brien sophomores Harry Mark Cauley Stanton Wilhelm Maurice Hoffman Wanda Blevins Mary Holmes Lilliemay Merchant Mada Sparks freshmen Catherine Carnes Pauline Lindsey Mary FE Jones Estelle Morgan Essie Greer Nan Shelton Bert Speed. A revival meeting begins at the Central Christian Church Wednesday night at 7 50 o clock. Welcome.
Comanche Chief advertises carbon paper for tracing large sheets with black sheets priced at 10 cents per sheet and colored sheets at 15 cents each.
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