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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
6
Have placed My registered Jersey bull Tarry Laddie Prince No 28013 with Frank Howington. See this bull before you breed cows called for and delivered without extra charge. Windmill and Tank See Sutton Dudley or Rube Durciey.
Classified note lists several deals including millets seed for sale from W A Tipps in Comanche Route 3 free of Johnson Grass seed. Also an exchange proposal offering $2 000 equity in a Fort Worth residence near a school for a small farm near Comanche. Equity details include balance under $1 000 and monthly payments of 14 40, with rent potential of 25 per month. Contact W E Burch at 1224 E Arlington Ave Fort Worth Texas.
Selling late model and high grade used cars at low prices. Listings include 1926 Ford Coupe at 20 dollars and multiple 1927 to 1931 Chevrolets with prices from 50 to 325 dollars plus trucks such as a new 1927 Chevrolet Truck for 65 dollars and a 1929 International Truck for 165 dollars.
Auction notice lists No 1 Tube Rose Bulbs offered by Mrs. Thos C. George with telephone contact 104 cores.
Reverend H B Dillard, 78, a Baptist minister and former Comanche County resident, died at his daughter’s home near Wellington on Tuesday March 1 at 4 p m after weeks of illness. Interment followed in Wellington Cemetery. Surviving children include L C Dillard of Comanche and others in Comanche and Wellington. his wives were Mary Millard and Lillian Sumner.
Mrs Wade Moeridge praised The Comanche Chief for rapid delivery after a Friday morning copy arrived, aided by a tip from Fred Holmes who phoned her about a coat advertised in the classifieds. Holmes regularly reads the paper early and values the ads as a key feature.
Dr EERR Greene and family of Ranger spent the weekend with friends in Omanche, enjoying local hospitality and leisure events. The outing highlighted social ties and community connections within the region.
The Quilt Show now set for Saturday, March 26 in the Garner-Alvis building, hosted by Comanche High School home economics students led by Miss Vada Belle Simmons. Entries classified in A through D with various old and modern quilt types, prizes for first place and ribbons for second and third in each class. Display includes home economics clothing garments from this semester.
A telephone call and we call for the clothes. The work will please you. The service will be prompt. Call 504 for Chief Dry Cleaners FE. McNatt, Prop. (tf)
Texas publication commands the sheriff to summon Maud A McEwan by weekly notices for four weeks before the 18th day of April 1932 to appear in Comanche County District Court No 7727. Plaintiff T H Jackson alleges mineral lease breach and oil-well operations on a 40 acre Comanche County tract. prayer for cancellation or damages and costs.
Fort Worth, Brownwood, and Dallas guests visited Comanche over the weekend. Local families hosted relatives and friends while Fat Stock Show attendance drew many to Fort Worth. The note list includes Lane, Hart, Elms, Bonser, Bowman, Dudley, George, Cameron, Gilbreath, Renfro, Cagle, and many others along with patients and hospital recoveries.
Mr and Mrs Frank Atwood of Brownwood spent Sunday in Comanche. J F Franks of Ireland visited Comanche with sister Miss Velda Franks. Russell Howell of DeLeon came to Comanche with C M Edmondson family. Miss Bounce Walker weekend in Gatesville with relatives. Danforth Wilkerson of Hamilton stayed in Comanche with Marian Wilkersons. Miss Gladys Cuthbertson of Howard Payne College spent weekend in Comanche. Miss Maurine McNatt of Simmons University visited her parents E E McNatt. Miss Susan Gilmore of Brownwood visited sister Mrs Henry Durham and mother Mrs W T Gilmore in Comanche. Mr and Mrs P L Parker of Eastland spent weekend in Comanche with daughter Mrs Walter Durham. Mr and Mrs Dick Parker and Mr and Mrs Guy Parker of Eastland spent Sunday in Comanche with Mr and Mrs W M Durham. Miss Iva Tate and Luther Williams spent Sunday in Bayare with Clyde ate.
The McCullough and Singleton families thank friends and neighbors for support during the loss of Roy. They appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and extend blessings to all who offered help.
W R Waldrop 87 longtime Comanche County resident died at his home after a month of illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Shiloh Cemetery with Comanche IOOF Lodge directing and Rev. Walter Scott leading. Survivors include wife Nancy Melissa Carpenter Waldrop and numerous children across Texas New Mexico and California with a Confederate Army veteran history and local civic work noted.
Local farmers B. F. Sschiesche T. J. Sliger T. K. Todd and Brady Cotney state they do not want Turkeys on their land and will take steps to keep them out.
In a journey between St. Louis and Kansas City Peter seeks a short cut with Rowena. A broken-down driver reveals a usable route while a stalled car prompts caution. Also local notices announce Louise Merchant's move to Dallas and post office staff changes in Comanche with arrivals scheduled next month.
The Chief announces candidates for the Democratic Primary July 23 1982 including State Superintendent L A Woods McLennan Co District Judge Joe H Eidson Representative Homer C De Wolfe J R Eanes County Judge W T House B J Pittman H L Stewart County Clerk Bob Haynes reelection Second Term Sheriff Dwight Brightman reelection Second Term District Attorney 52nd Judicial District Tom L Robinson F C Jaye County Attorney Bob McCampbell Co Hampton County Treasurer Florence Sturkie Iva Hart Mrs Mart J Sullivan Tax Collector W D Will Sturkie Mrs B W Speed Joe Marshall District Clerk Frank Howington reelection Second Term Tax Assessor George Goosby E R Armstrong Deroll Fe Nabers Charlie Cathey Commissioner Precinct No 1 F L Leverett T A Aron Ward W P Bill Graham H R Hugh Lacy Dee Isham Commissioner Precinct No 2 G M Scott Tom Patton Will May Sam B Lewis Commissioner Precinct No 3 F T Brandt Grady Howell Justice of Peace Precinct 1 J D Bonner W T Lester
E F Jones announces reopening of his grocery Saturday with a new stock of fresh goods. He is now in the portion of the building once occupied by Howard Kilpatrick’s shop and invites friends and former customers to visit the new stand.
The Tri County singing convention will hold an all day session at the Freewill Baptist Church in Van Dyke on Sunday. All singers and lovers of good music are urged to attend and bring lunch for a basket picnic at noon. W B Huggins president Brownwood Texas.
E. C. Hayes of New York City visits his parents Mr and Mrs W B Hayes. His father is a retired navy veteran with twenty years service and five good conduct medals. Since retirement he has served as a special officer for the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company of New York.
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