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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
4
A damaged notice lists a lost purse containing 42 cents and a few photos, asking to leave it at Chief or notify Mrs Earl Chandler in Comanche Texas. It mentions a few unrelated lines about clothing or items and a certification number 967, with unclear handwriting.
L D Hicks, formerly of Comanche, died Friday morning March 23 at 6:20 in a Knox City sanitarium from an appendicitis attack. He was born August 18, 1908 in Comanche County and lived there until 1927. Survived by his widow Odessa Sibley three young children his parents and eight siblings.
Publication summons issued in Comanche County for Jim Smith as next friend of Gertie Smith heirs and heirs of Hester Wolfe to appear in District Court to answer a petition filed March 15 1924 in suit No. 7292 by Farmers Merchants National Bank for partition of S E 1 4 of section 12 Township and Range near Copperas Creek. Court to appoint guardian ad litem and proceed with possession and equal distribution of costs. Published by Comanche County District Court clerk H F Howington._footer The Comanche Chief and Semi Weekly Farm News offered for $1.50 per year.
A. J. Blevins announces his bid to finish the late A. G. Miller's term as City Marshal of Comanche. He plans to meet voters ahead of the election set for Tuesday April 3.
The Chief authorizes formal announcement of candidacy for City Marshal. Jim C Cunningham and Sam Floyd listed as candidates.
Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Reed announce the birth of a son on March 19. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Woolsey and son Elvin of Taylor's Chapel and Mrs. Jim Lloyd with Mrs. Harris Smith of Sweetwater. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reed of Sidney visited last week. Preaching is set for Saturday night and Sunday at 11 a.m.
The document lists candidates for Senate 25th District and county offices including Penrose B Metcalfe, R B Cross, Tom L Robinson, Harry Flentge, Ar dell Williams, Tom Fi Reesh, H F Howington, Ben Wilhelm, J M Riordan, George W Rollins, H L Stewart, W T House, Bob Haynes, John Reese, J B Lacy, Hollis Burton, Dwight Brightman, R T Stevens, Wid Spivey, Geo Hulsey, Sam Todd, Mitchell Davis, Golda McCollum Edwards, R S Walker, W D Jenkins, B Ray McCorkle, Eldon Feril, J Oscar Swindle, precinct officials, and constable candidates.
The Texas Comanche County Judge orders an election to be held on the first Saturday of April 1934 for County Judge at Large, a County Trustee from Precinct 2, and a County School Trustee from Precinct 4 across all school districts. Also notes local ads and weekend visits by residents.
A grabbit drive will be held Tuesday starting at the George Kerley residence on the Mrs S P Smith farm northeast of Comanche at eight o clock. Everyone is invited to attend and dinner will be served according to the committee.
Howard Kilpatrick proclaims the creation as the best hair faced duck collars in America with a bold statement signaling novelty and regional pride. The remark frames a quirky fashion claim aimed at attracting attention and sparking curiosity.
City delinquent tax collections have surpassed $6 000 under new management. Suits for collection are filed by priority: those owing over $300, then $100 to $75, then $75 to $50, and finally $50 to $25. Installment arrangements welcomed for all debtors, with no suits against those who arrange payments. Y W Holmes attorney.
A rabbit drive will be held Tuesday March 3 in the Elm Grove community. Lunch will be served at the Lum Reed home and all candidates and the general public are urged to attend.
Inclement weather prevented services last Sunday but Dr Guy Davis will preach at the church on Easter morning and evening at 11 o clock and 7 30 p m You are invited to the services and to the Sabbath School at 945 a m D Charles Clarke
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