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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
4
Farmers urged to buy Independent Gasoline in quantity for tractors with wholesale or retail pricing. Lube oil and related fuels sold, Phillips Phifer's Service Station south of City Hall advertises reduced prices and delivery of gasoline oil coal oil and naphtha.
In Hamilton the Central Texas Singing Convention elected Dublin as host for 1936 by a 4000 vote, with the Dublin Development Club inviting the event. Dublin will host the 36th annual meeting at City Park for three days starting the Friday before the third Sunday in April, with amplifiers promised. Officers re elected include President Ernest Rippetoe of De Leon, Vice President Charlie Schiles of Stephenville, and Secretary Bob Webb of Gentry's Mill.
Romee S. Walker hosted the Men's 42 Club Tuesday with three tables for games and one for dominoes. A D Pettit Jr won high score, Roy Brannon second. J C Wilkerson and Pat Cagle qualified for the head table for the next meeting on Monday night. Joe Marshal Come-See Haley the Magic end artist performs Tuesday May 7 at 8 PM in the High School Auditorium. admission 10 and 15 cents.
Misses Minnie Elkins Iva Hart Claudia Fisher Frances Benson and Mrs S K Fisher spent Sunday in Cisco returning from a short social outing with several local friends and noting the warm weather and friendly reception.
S B Culpepper Jr was unanimously reelected superintendent of the Theney Comyn Public Schools for 1935 36 at the April Comyn School Board meeting. Since 1930 under his leadership enrollment rose from 230 to 326 and units from 6 to 21 with facility and bus improvements financed partly by relief and CWA labor.
M. E. Shorty Gore purchased the Bob and Rog Cafe on the south side of the square and took charge on May 1. He will keep operating at the same location and oversee exterior painting and fixture updates. Gore, formerly manager of the Corner Confectionery, buys from Roger Hasley, who plans to pursue other interests.
Two women operate the Princes Tee Cream Parlor on the west side of the square in the former Shelton’s building. Miss Annie Louise Coleman and Mrs Romeo Walker, both teachers, remodeled the interior to resemble a home parlor. They promise a friendly welcome and up-to-date refreshments and relaxation for customers. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Fowell visited Mrs Mentz and family at Celeman Sreneey.
Mr and Mrs Jack W Rambo and Mrs H C Rambo were visited by Coleman on Saturday. The quiet family gathering occurred at the parents' home with other relatives?
Wen Tom L. Robinson of Gates Ma was noted as a Comanche visitor toesca showing cultural exchange during a local visit.
Mrs J E Palmer entertained the Tuesday Club and guests with six tables of bridge on Friday afternoon. Roses and cut flowers decorated the rooms as the high score trophies went to Mrs T E Moors and guest Mrs Jack Moore. Mrs Homer Palmer was second high and Mrs R K Shelton received the consolation prize. Guest Mrs Fred Moore of Oklahoma City attended and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Notice states a stockholders meeting at the First State Bank of Lan kin Texas on June 4 1935 for voting on closing the bank and surrendering its corporate franchise under Articles 529-540 R C S Texas D L Truett H Shockley W T Hayes Earl Britain M D Carmichael Doctors.
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