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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
2
E H Jones Grocery in Comanche reports a large seed shipment including cabbage plants and most seed varieties. The store also offers a complete line of field seeds and seed corn with new orders arriving every few days.
Dr. Rea of Minnesota, well known in Texas, to lecture Wednesday April 11 at the Colonial Hotel in Comanche. Free examination and diagnosis offered, with low cost medicines. Presented by Drs eu Bros Laboratory, Minneapolis, since 1598.
A damaged fragmentary card mentions illness and a wish to thank those who helped. It references Burkie and a list of names or initials, with unclear amounts or items noted. The readable text conveys gratitude amidst illness.
Aged Sidney resident Mrs J A Ward recalls pioneer days from 1855 with her father Tom Wilson and early families. She details Indian encounters near Indian Creek, land moves, marriage to John Ward in 1873, and years in Comanche before returning to rural Sidney. She remains active in the Methodist Church.
Miss Pegpey Rhymes of Cisco spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Rhymes. Jim Richardson and George Parton returned to Longview after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Stone and child ren of Wichita Falls attended the funeral of granddaughter Margaret Jean Runkle here March 21. Mrs W Wyatt of Rising Star spent last week with daughter Bris Earl S Morris and family. Ellis Grubbs Church of Christ will have regular appointment April 1. Mrs Lucy Creed returned from Fort Worth visit. Mary Jo Brown and Ixeva Neal of Sidney spent weekend with Tom Brown family. Mrs M D Pittman spent weekend at Stephenville. Mrs W S Fisher Mrs W N Byrd and Mrs B M Blethen attended WWM S zone meeting at Dublin. Bible Study by Church of Christ at school auditorium each Thursday night. Grandma Nooncaster returned to Rising Star visiting son Joe Nooncaster.
Oscar Kilpatrick departed Tuesday for a visit in San Angelo, continuing his pattern of local engagements and travel.
An advertisement extols Thedford’s Black-Draught as a tonic laxative to relieve constipation. It claims cleansing the digestive tract aids health, stimulates sluggish large intestines, and should be used regularly until future disruption occurs.
Misa Cunningham and Wilmer Mehaffey wed Friday night March 23 in a ceremony led by Rev. Jim Fagan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cunningham and the couple were joined by family and friends including the bride’s sister Mildred Cunningham.
The Comanche Study Club hosted a tea at Mrs J C Wilkers home to honor club president Mrs Carroll Black on the eve of her departure for Kerens. Mrs FE R Ammons presented an electric percolator a cream pitcher and sugar bowl on a silver tray on behalf of the club.
Mrs. H N Goodson and Miss Berta Goodson hosted a Saturday dinner at their home honoring their son Herbert on his birthday. The event featured yellow green white décor, Easter favors, and games ending with a 2 nature preview. Attendees included Mary FE Jones Virginia Walker Christine Coleman Kathleen Barrett Geraldine Slider Catherine Carnes Ozell Lane Nan Shelton Walter Durham Jr Bert Sneed Paul Little Homer Tupin Thurston Atwood Walter Jacksonett Joe Satterfield and the honoree.
The Comanche Independent School District calls an election to elect three trustees to replace L. F. Elkins Tom F. Reese and Robie L. Maton. Voting will be at the County Clerk's office Courthouse Arm in Comanche Texas on the first Saturday in April. File candidate names with the secretary by March 27.
A century old Tennessee life story of S. R. Carney from Person County North Carolina to Rutherford and Haygood Counties. The 1792 birth, War of 1812 service, Florida War wound, and Battle of New Orleans are noted. The article recalls his farming success and respected role on local county courts.
A Tarleton faculty and Stephenville citizens banquet hosted 450 attendees including 100 guests from across Central West Texas. Dean J. T. Davis presided as a varied program by Tarleton students and musical groups highlighted the evening. Visitors from Comanche included D. Chas Clarke and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson, with Southwest Gas Company as social hosts.
The Pot God First church holds closing Pre Easter revival services with 9:45 Sunday School 10:40 general assembly 11 Morning worship sermon The Risen Redeemer 6:45 Epworth League 7:30 Evening worship Pastor A C Baynes leads in the final revival message What Will You Do With Jesus Christ.
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