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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1936
Page
4
West side property sale advertises best quality soil for gardening truck farming and poultry raising. Cash or part cash with long time financing at low interest. Located just outside city limits with no city taxes. Contact W Reese at No 16 or meet on the streets.
State Board of Crop Adjustment Programs reports producers with signed contracts may receive outstanding checks soon. Parity and rental checks are pending while corrections and transmissions are completed. Corn-Hog and Wheat final payments depend on compliance papers from College Station and Washington, with county and state offices coordinating settlements.
Eggs paid at 20 cents per dozen for this week and next. Money applies to The Chief subscription for Comanche and adjoining counties. Offer: five dozen eggs for a one year subscription to The Chief or eight dozen for The Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News. Subscribe at The Chief Office.
Cotton sales certificates for last season are available from Mrs Henry McCain at the 3rd house north of the Baptist Church. Phone 414. THE BLUE GIN Joe McIlroy, Manager.
We sincerely appreciate the floral offerings words of sympathy and other acts of kindness during the long illness death and burial of our beloved husband and father Uncle Charlie Roe No one ever had more royal neighbors and friends and we want you to know just how much we really appreciate you Mrs Charlie Roe and children.
Miss Lyda Bell Dabney 24 died Sunday afternoon at 4 25 at her Blanket home from pneumonia. Funeral services were Monday at 3 PM at Blanket Church of Christ with Rev. W L Wharton Jr in charge. Interment in Blanket Cemetery. Born February 16 1912 in Blanket she was daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Dabney. She graduated Blanket High School in 1931 and had been a Church of Christ member for 10 years. Survivors include her parents a sister Maudie Dabney a brother Roy Dabney and grandmother Mrs Parson. Pallbearers included Jake McCulley Wightman Switzer Barfield Forehand Earl Henry Dabney Dallas Hansard Jay Jackson Truman Reagan Frank Switzer.
Comanche County pioneer E. E. Denny died at his home in Comanche due to pneumonia. Funeral services were held at his residence Thursday at 3 p.m. and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. A biography will appear in next week’s The Chief.
Gustine hosts visiting families from San Angelo and Odessa while Mrs. Leslie travels to Keene for her ill son. A Methodist conference meets at the Gustine Church as Rev. Thomas departs and Weatherby succeeds. Local death: Jake Vanwinkle dies in Austin and is buried in Gustine with Rev. Homer Hailey officiating. Upcoming events include a one act play in De Leon and Gustine playground ball in Comanche.
Miss Julia Elizabeth Tate of Comanche is named on the honor roll at Texas State Teachers College for Women. Also listed is Miss Mary Lou McIlhaney of Wheeler, granddaughter of L. E. Grainger of Comanche.
Edmondson Brothers Garage advertises electric welding and guaranteed garage services one block west of the jail. The shop reports handling several cars damaged in wrecks with careful attention and reasonable prices.
Inter ested residents forming a Comanche soft ball team or teams are urged to attend a meeting at the high school building Tuesday at 7 30 p m The committee notes soft ball is popular statewide and invites all to help organize You will like the game Johnnye's Beauty Salon advertises modern beauty services including permanents shampoos waves and manicures.
The Chief and the Pathfiner priced at one year for 1.30 dollars.
A reader notes that some people struggle with compliments to a lady in Comanche and laments the limited vocabulary affecting popularity with other ladies. The remark underscores social sensitivity in remarks toward women.
Joe Bukoviny and Miss Connie Norrid were married March 7 in Comanche at the Church of Christ with A. C. Nance officiating. Witnesses were Frank Bukoviny and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Norrid. The couple planned a short trip and will reside in Comanche at an apartment provided by Mrs. Tavia McArthur. Bukoviny works with his father at Bukoviny Top and Works. he is an Early High School graduate, has lived in Comanche about three years. Mrs. Bukoviny is a Comanche High School graduate who was raised there.
Thirty one members of the Sidney F F A Chapter attended the Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth on the 14th. Attendees include Lan Pinkard Hood Donaldson Wilson Summers Sam Seay David Williamson Raymond Moore Duane Andress Elwood Boyd Earl Waddie Thurston La Roque G Hwin Anton Steele Henry Billie Joe Basil Alien.
Sunday School at White Point Methodist Church Sunday 10 am. Preaching at 11 am. Full attendance urged. R L Bowman A
The Sidney Methodist Church reports strong attendance at recent services and invites all to attend next Sunday. Church School starts at 10 a.m. with Clifton Lusk as General Superintendent. Sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. address The Mission of the Church and Is Salvation. Official board members are urged to attend. special instrumental and vocal music will be offered. George G. Smith.
Notice announces Collins' Shoe Shop relocating to a new storefront beside Jones Grocery to offer quality footwear and maintain competitive prices. The brief emphasizes consistent value and improved service in the new site.
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