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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1932

Page

3

Parkers and Local Screen Denial in "Way Back Home" at Ritz

Radio star Seth Parker headlines RKO Radio Pictures film "Way Back Home" at the Ritz Theatre with Frank Albertson and Bette Davis. The program also features Universal's "Waterloo Bridge" with Clarke, Doorliss, Bennett, and Doris Lloyd. Also noted are Westerns with action and comedy including Slim Summerville and Frank Spear.

Denial Audience Heart Ritz Theatre Rko-Radio Pictures Setharker Frank Albertson Ronal Robert E. Wood Itz Theatre Rch Hollywood N ° Clarke Kent Doorliss Bennett Doris Lloyd Waterloo Bridge Agca Rio Srande Aia Fie Ritz Theatre Tor Orrow Frank Desprez

M U District Meet Set at Brady April 6 7

The 22nd annual meeting of the Oman's Missionary Union District 16 will be held in Brady on April 6 and 7. District 16 includes Brown, Brady, Coleman, Comanche, Concho Valley, Hamilton, Mills, Runls and San Saba counties. Delegates are urged to attend, with housing and breakfast provided. delegates supply their own meals. State officials and speakers include Mrs A Coness, T C Jester, Dr Thomas Tay of Howard Payne College, and others. Comanche County is hoped to send a large delegation. those planning to go should notify Mrs E F Anthony by April 1.

Oman’s Missionary Union Distr 16 Bradypril Brown,ady Coleman Comanche Cone Valley Hamilton Mills Runls San Saba W. M A. Coness T. C. Jester Young Optes Thos. Tay Howard Payne College Anthors Comancheounty

Local Social News Highlights From Community Weekend

Miss Opal Standridge visited W W Cook on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Earl Barry visited Tubbs family Sunday. Buddy Wilks from Proctor spent Sunday here. A youth party was held at Edd Huffman’s home Saturday night. Mrs Almarine Cook and daughters Patsy Jean and Pav e visited sister Mrs Rackley in Dub Trilby Bowden of Stephenville attended the community last weekend.

Opal Standridge Near Len Rose W. W. Cook Earl Barry Oroctor Tubbs Buddy Wilks Proctor Comuny Edd Huffman Almarine Cook Little Ughters Patsy Jean Pave Rackley Dub

Pure Hog Lard Sale at Renfro's Market

Prices for pure hog lard advertised at Renfro's Market per pound signaling a recycled grocery promo. Local shoppers urged to visit the store for fresh lard specials.

Birthday Party Celebrates Hazel Turner in Van Dyke

A group of local youths gathered at Mr and Mrs Walter Grigsby to celebrate Hazel Turner s birthday with games and music. Family and neighbors from Des Lemona Fairview Hamilton Sidney Brysonville and Lowan Valley joined for visits and Sunday calls.

Walter Grigsby Hazel Turner Marguerite Lottie Grigsby Owassa Whitlow Ory Grigsby Travis M. D Aubrey Kennedy L. D Ossie Wilkerson Selman Turner Happy Alexander Ted Patton Hasse Adrain Jones Near Hamilton S. D. Hart Sidney Homer Davia Comanche S. J. Robertson Hollingsworth Brysonville G. E. Boyton Fairview L. J. Poynton Lowan Valley F. M. Tiner Hanpy Alexander Downing Lee McGuire la Frew G. S&s. Fruce Vire‘nia T. W. Hicks Ellen Dale Des Virginia ET Ind Swr Neva Tate Mattie Marinerite Grigsby Jesa Tones DetTecon wWossa Winjlow Opal Beatty Fairview Tonday Timmons Deslemona Visted John Hammonds

Thanking those who shared flowers and support for W R Waldrop

The Waldrop family expresses gratitude for floral offerings and many acts of comfort during the illness and death of husband and father W R Waldrop. Your kindness to him in his last days gave him solace and will be remembered by Mrs W R Waldrop and the children.

W. R. Waldrop W. BR. Waldrop

Local Social News Highlights Stagg Creek Area

Mrs Artis Rachel of Dallas visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Hond. Mr and Mrs Walter Roe welcome a new daughter. Mr and Mrs Other Cleere of Comanche visit Mr and Mrs Lee Drennan. Alton Clark of Sipe Springs visits relatives Sunday night. Eva Hood hosts a party for neighbors Wednesday. Lois and C V Jaynes attend singing convention at Van Doe. Eveline Drennan Jack Carle and Pat Reaves host parties Saturday night. Anna Belle Chambers and Ocie Ward visit Eastland. Margaret Grace Lacy Winnie Weaver Zanett Pagley of Sidney visit Sunday.

Artis Rachel Dallas Jess Hond Walter Roe Other Cleere Comanche Lee Drennan Alton Clark Sipe Springs Eva Hood Lois C. V. Jaynes van Dovke Eveline Drennan Jack Carle Pat Reaves Anna Belle Chambers Ocie Ward Eastland Margaret Grace Lacy Winnie Weaver Zanett Pagley Sidney

P T A Elects Officers and Local Notes

The P T A met in the high school auditorium for the last meeting of the term with officers elected for next year. President Mrs. W. R. Boff, 1st VP Mrs. George Gleaton, 2nd VP Joe Hall, 3rd VP Miss Mildred Bettis. Superintendent elect W. B. Jones. Local visits and hospitalities noted among Curry family and townsfolk in Denton, Fort Worth, Brownwood, and Gus tine.

V. E. Curry Jacksonville T. M. Curry Margaret Damron Denton W. R. Boff George Gleaton Joe Hall Mildred Bettis Glenn Moore Little Son Thrifty, Llano Co W. F. Moore Josie Connell Fort Worth W. T. Hawkins W. B. Jones Katherine Porter Brownwood Hospital Grover Dabney H. L. Moore George Easterling Elvin Lowe Stella Moore Ladies Missionary Society Gustine C. S. Coleman Miles T. M. Rry R. W. Reeves Sarah Bolton Joe P. Smith Click Llano Co L. R. Yantis Waco The Grand Lodge

Earl Frost Buried Friday at Zion Hill

Funeral services for Earl Frost were held Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev. J. L. Evans and Rev. J. E. Vaughn officiating. Interment followed in Zion Hill Cemetery under the Comanche I O O F Lodge direction. Frost, born May 2, 1883 in Comanche County, was survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters.

Earl Frost Van N. van Dyke Florida Frost Comanche County Earl Methodist Church Comanche Frost C. Piehtmer Clyde F. C. West Pie Syringe W. D Pepet Hartlew L. FH

Comanche Baptist Convention Opens at Sidney Church April 3 1952

The Comanche Baptist Sunday School Convention convenes at Sidney Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon April 3 1952 with devotionals by Sept Perry and various talks on rural Baptist contributions church building trends urban evangelism and the goal of a Sunday School in every church. Reports and business follow before adjournment

Comanche Baptist Sunday School Convention Sidney Baptist Church Perry J. L. Isbell Johnson R Bulding H. E. Newton Sidney Sunday School Montie A. Davis A. V. Littlefield Homer Davis

Comanche County Officials to Form County Judges Group

Comanche County Commissioners and County Judge Tom House plan to join a new organization of county judges and commissioners to be formed soon. A meeting will be called in the coming days, per County Judge Courtney Gray. Hilton Burks noted local officials’ interest in the plan to work with District Road Engineer Leo Ehlinger and address mutual problems.

Comanche County Tom House Courtney Gray Hilton Burks Chamber of Commerce Judge Gray Leo Ehlinger Brownwood Record

Plant Food Sold At I M Vineyard and Durham Bros

Plant food for flowers and vegetables available at I. M. Vineyard & Sons and Durham Bros in 6 lb 10 lb and 100 lb bags. Swift and Company and D E Nabers Comanche April.

I. M. Vineyard & Sons Durham Bros Swift and Company D. E. Nabers Comanche

Tarleton Honor Roll Adds Gustine and DeLeon Students

The latest John Tarleton College Honor Roll lists Claude Mercer of Gustine and Lottie M. Robinett of DeLeon among those recognized for academic achievement.

John Tarleton College Claude Mercer Gustine Lottie M. Robinett DeLeon

Church of Christ weekly schedule and services

Clarence Bryant ministers a Bible study at 10 a.m. followed by a sermon at 11 a.m. Lord's Supper observed at 11:45 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Young People Meet at 6:45 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class and Children Bible Drill Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Radio service on KFPL Monday evenings 8:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Church OF Christ Clarence Bryant

Wild Flower of the Hills at Cross Roads

A cast of ten under Miss Eva L Hood presents A Wild Flower of the Hills for the Cross Roads singing class on Saturday night April 2. Characters include Mammy Lilly Mose Mrs Burks Caroline Chloe Sue Sno White John Jed and Jack with actors Odell Odell Arthur Theron and Fred.

Eva L. Hood Cross Roads Mammy Burks J. D. Morrow Lilly Mammie Newt Allen Mose New Allen Caroline Burks Lucille LaRoque Choloe

Produce and Hides Ad from Donald Produce Co

Classified ad offering top prices for cream chickens beef hides. Invites suppliers to bring produce and hides to rear Renfro's Market location and market customers to sell goods.

Pric Donald Produce Co Renfro

Friday Club Bridge Party Celebrates Bi Centennial Theme

Mrs. J. B. Chilton hosted an eight table bridge gathering for the Friday Club and friends. The room featured a Washington Bi Centennial display with red white and blue decor. Prizes included colonial pewter and silhouettes, and guests from Brownwood joined the out of town attendance.

J. B. Chilton Washington R. K. Shelton Howard Kilpatrick Wm. C. Chilton G. A. Chilton Tom F. Reese Jim Slack Ira Clemons Joe B. Hamilton Carroll Black Rob Stanton George Martha Washington Hilton Burks Brownwood

Program From Mount Pleasant Baptist Church On Sunday

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church conducts a Sunday program on April 3 1932 with devotionals led by Jno Gray and talks by T N Carter W Howard Moore L D Hornbure Gordon Barrett S J Isham and W D Jenins. Special music by Mount Pleasant Sunday School. Reports and business follow before adjournment at 4 00.

Jno. Grayson T. N. Carter W. Howard Moore L. D. Hornbure Mount Pleasant Sunday School Gordon Barrett S. J. Isham Enatins W. D. Jenins

Birthday Party Honors Miss Zadie Bell Wood at White Point

Mrs. George Black hosted a Friday birthday party at her White Point home for Miss Zadie Bell Wood on her sixteenth birthday. Guests played "42" and other musical games and enjoyed chocolate and cake refreshments.

George Black White Point Zadie Bell Wood Fountain Wood

Harmony Community Social Notes

Miss Winie Fay Murphy spent Friday night and Saturday with Miss Anna Margaret Goosby of White Point. Several from this community attended the funeral services for Ken McKenzie at Mercer Gap Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith spent Sunday at Zenhor. Otho Gober spent the weekend at Van Dow’tra. Mrs. J.L. Smith visited Mrs. M. E. F. and Miss Rena Owen Monday.

Winie Fay Murphy Anna Margaret Goosby White Point H. B. Rogers Obhie Phillips Sidney Rena Owen D. M. Jones Mercer Creek Myrle Shoemaker John Henry McKenzie Holcomb Marvin Phillips Hicks Corner John Philips George Gober Fischer Gober Mercer Gap Zim Rogers Bailey Gore Brownwood Ken McKenzie Mercer Gan Mechames Waldo Swindle Noble Rutherford Little Sons Tom T. M. McKenzie Payne Family J. L. Smith Sundey Zenhor Otho Gober van Dow'tra Amipe Witten Turkey Peak J.L. Smith M. EF

Chief Dry Cleaners Promises Prompt Service

A telephone call and clothes cleaning service. The work will please you and the service will be prompt. Call 504. Chief Dry Cleaners, E. E. McNatt.

Mrs J R Deen Visits Aunt In Goldthwaite

Mrs J R Deen spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs W D Fuller in Goldthwaite, staying at her home and visiting local relatives.

J. R. Deen W. D. Fuller of Goldthwaite

Famous Cough Prescription Promises Quick Relief

A doctor promotes a new vine based cough remedy claiming fast relief within minutes. It supposedly soothes throat irritation and acts on the internal cause, taken before bed to prevent night coughing and aid the whole family with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Local Sunday Visits Across Cotton Grove Area

Miss Ruby Mae Smart spent Sunday with Misses Louise and Callie Mae Taylor. Mrs. Tom Glasgow visited her daughter Mrs IL L Howell at Indian Creek Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hart of Winters spent the weekend with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Guthrie visited Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie of Sidney Sunday. Odis Matthews spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Ken Smare of Elm Grove.

Ruby Mae Smart Louise Callie Mae Taylor Tom Glasgow IL. L. Howell Indian Creek Johnnie Hart Winters Oliver Guthrie John Gutherie Sidney Odis Matthews Ken Smaré Elm Grove

Mercer Creek visitors from multiple towns share Sunday visits

Webb Poyles and family of Coleman Emmett Long and family of Shiloh Jim Edwards and family of Comanche visited Walter Lane and family Sunday Sam Lewis and family Sunday Floyd Cox visited Sipe Springs Friday Bob Polston and family of Comanche Mr and Mrs Ele Roberson son of Robersonville Euell and T A McDonald Jr of Newbury visited Walter Lane and family Sunday Mrs Glenn Keating of Harmony spending the week with her mother Mrs H M Bear Mr and Mrs Richard BreedLove visited his parents Mr and Mrs Dave Breedlove of White Point Sunday

Webb Poyles Coleman Emmett Long Famely Shiloh Jim Edwards Comanche Sam Lewis Floyd Cox Sipe Springs Bob Polston Ele Roberson Robersonville Euell Newbury Walter Lane Glenn Keating Hammony H. M. Bear Richard Breedelove Dave Breedlove White Point

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Parker Logal Exas Half-Breeds’s Nonce-Careful Sharpshooters and the Neers Sean Slim Summerville Frank Speau M. U Brady E. FE. Anthony Trilby Bowden Stephenville Ekend van Dyke Stagg Creek Zion Hill Vigiro Tarleton KFPL Mount Pleasant Cotton Grove Dewey Williams N. W Posi TION Comanche Motor Co FORD Comanche, Texas
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