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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1929
Page
7
An essay contrasts farmer hardship with city wealth and argues for improved farming methods. It examines production costs, tool scarcity, price declines, market dynamics, roads and taxes, and the need for legislative help to raise rural living standards and profits. The piece likens farmer frustration to a howling dog awaiting fixes.
Comrache Business College opens Thursday April 11. First 15 enrollees save 15 dollars. See write or phone Miss B Y Hatley at Mrs Lizzie Hills. Phone 223 or No 2.
Durham Brothers advertise a rug sale for Saturday and Monday with special prices on Congoleum rugs. 9 by 10 foot rugs priced at 6.50 to 1 2, 9 by 9 foot rugs at 5.00, and 8 by 15 foot rugs at 8.50.
Mrs. R. W. Scurry hosted the Study Club on Thursday with honorees Mrs. Riley Eubanks of Corpus Christi Mrs. A. R. Long of Bowie and Mrs. R. W. Scurry Jr. of San Antonio. The program on Henry James featured Mrs. Hart Shoemaker papers by Mesdames Reese Cunningham and Miss Cunningham.
Comanche Business College launches on Thursday April 11 with the first 15 students to Lizzie Hill's. For details call 223 or visit No. 2. 31-82 cents listed.
The Sand Hill church hosts an all-day Easter singing with dinner on the ground on Sunday March 31. Stew and coffee are provided. attendees are urged to bring dishes and other foods.
The church reports a rising Sunday School attendance aiming for 250 by Easter and credits the community with a $665 bill payment. Pro. Joe Trussel sang at services, and the Mission Union hosted county women with speeches. plans vow quarterly meetings among unions. Attendees are urged to join and find joy in worship.
White Star Laundry advertises improved cleaning quality and durable clothing care. Contact Carpenter at telephone 62 for specifics on service options.
An insurance ad from J. R. Eanes and Co. promotes Durham Brothers plans with a slogan about clouds not looking so black for insured customers priced at 9 by 15 inches for 8.50.
A full attendance is urged for the lodge meeting in the Lodge Room Tuesday evening, April 2, when District Grand Deputy Miss Gertrude Joiner of De Leon will visit. Lottie Hart, W. M. Sarah Hicks, Secretary.
Planting time advised for 1 year old roses and tomato plants. Choice varieties available. Contact Mrs. Claude George at telephone 104.
Alvin Mitchell announces continued preaching at Energy through Saturday and plans to begin at Lam kin likely Monday April 1. Schedule includes Bible Study 10, Preaching 11 and 8, Lord's Supper 11 45, Young People's Class 7 15, Wednesday services 8, Ladies Bible class Saturday 2 80, Sunday morning The Resurrection, Sunday evening Receiving Jesus. Phone 228 or No 2.
The Farmers Mill run by W. H. Huett offers all kinds of feed including Baby Chick Starter and Scratch Feed. Prices listed are Starter 3 1/2 cents per pound and Scratch 3 cents. Call to inquire.
Mrs J B Chilton hosted a Friday Club tea with a Saturday bridge party for Miss Sarah Thomas the future April bride. Rose and purple decor, violet and pansy flower arrangements, and miniature umbrella score cards set a formal tone. Prizes included rose and green tie backs and a painting titled The Light of the World. Guests included Mesdames Huntington, Reese, Kilpatrick and Waring with out of town attendees from Ft Worth Brownwood and Cisco.
Rev. Noel P. Wilkinson visited Brownwood Tuesday as a fundraiser note mentions save $15 on enrollment. Rug prices listed include 9 by 10 at $6.50 and 9 by 9 at $5.00. For details call Miss B. Y. Hatley at Mia Lizzie Hill's, phone 223 or No. 2, (31-22c).
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