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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
4
District Attorney candidates include Harry Flentge Ardell Williams Tom F. Reese. District Clerk nominees are H. F. Howington Ben Wilhelm and Mrs. J. M. Riordan.
State official declares an April first Saturday election in Comanche County for one County Trustee at large one Trustee from Precinct 2 and one County School Trustee from Precinct 4. Dated March 1 1934 signed County Judge H S Stewart. Also includes local ads for Phifer's Gasoline and a home cooked Sunday chicken dinner notice.
Thirteen members of Brownwood Chapter No. 116 Order of Eastern Star visited Comanche Chapter Tuesday evening. Those from Brownwood included Deputy Worthy Grand Master Mrs. Stacy Bledsoe, Past Grand Examiner Mrs. Trene Smith, Past Grand Examiner Mrs. Kate Turner, Worthy Matron Brownwood Chapter Lorena Osburn, and numerous other members. After the business session, refreshments and a social hour followed.
Public notice commands the sheriff of Comanche County to publish weekly citations for four weeks advising Jim Smith and other heirs and defendants to appear in the District Court of Comanche County on the 15th day of March 1974. The case, Farmers & Merchants National Bank vs heirs of Gertie Smith and Hester Wolfe, seeks partition of land near Copperas Creek and related guardianship and distribution orders.
Luedeke of Dayton promotes Kruschen for rapid weight loss claiming ten pounds shed in a week. The ad urges taking half a teaspoon in water every morning before breakfast with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks and claims it is the easiest safest and surest fat loss method available in drug stores nationwide.
A. J. Blevins announces his candidacy to fill the late A G Miller’s term as City Marshal of Comanche and plans to meet voters before the election on April 3. Mrs M E Nance of Hasse is honored on her 76th birthday with a family dinner as relatives gather to celebrate.
Comanche volleyball team defeated Proctor four to one last Monday night. Manager issued a challenge for a rematch soon, claiming stronger competition for the Comanche squad. A large crowd was anticipated for tonight’s game. Dr. E R Ammons urged local residents to attend for exercise and fun.
A political advertisement from September 1 1920 endorses Sam Floyd for City Marshal of Comanche Texas. It highlights his service as a peace officer in multiple counties and cities including Santa Anna, his motto equal rights to all, and a recommendation letter from Santa Anna officials praising his honesty and firm enforcement of laws.
Atwood and Son Hatchery advertises hatching and baby chicks for sale with eggs accepted. Located at a residence south of the school, the note mentions Certificate of Compliance No. 4067 and reports good results.
The Alice Russell Sunshine Club met Tuesday March 13 under hostess Mrs John Tate. Carrie Bonser led a Constitution lesson and a round table on the Century of Progress discussed for April under the O E S. Tea cream and cake served to the listed members and guests. The club schedules a meeting March 27 with Mrs Russell.
The Reverend Dr Guy Davis of Daniel Parker College Brownwood will preach at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a Sabbath School at 9:45 a.m. The invitation welcomes all to worship at the house of the Lord under Chas. Clarke.
Jim C Cunningham announces his candidacy to fill the unexpired term of the late A G Miller as City Marshal of Comanche. He invites investigation of his record and pledges to work with citizens, aiming to meet every voter before the April election. He has lived in Comanche eight years and serves as nightwatchman.
Members of the O. E. S. arrange an exhibition in the Power and Light Building on April 19 20 and 21. Many heirlooms and antiques will be displayed. The event aims to interest all ages and evoke wonder about future changes and improvements.
Tey Gille offers suits tailored to individual measurements located one to two blocks west of Comanche. Shops highlight custom fittings and prompt service for formal wear and business attire.
Comanche Hotel offers first class meals at 25 cents for Mr and Mrs B Waldrop and invites calls to discuss weekly or monthly board options. The notice promotes continued service at the Comanche location with contact encouraged.
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