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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
7
County-wide graduation exercises for Erath County grammar schools were held in Stephenville at City Park. About 250 pupils received diplomas as the Tarleton Band and Rippetoe Quartette provided music. Rev J. Bradford of Dublin Baptist Church delivered the address.
A cemetery work day is planned at Downing this Saturday May 12. The committee urges the public to bring tools and lunch.
Gus Jacobs a longtime Indian Gap resident and noted veterinarian died at his home April 27 after a lingering illness. Born January 9 1862 in Rockwall County he moved to Indian Gap in 1876 and built a broad veterinary practice across Hamilton Mills and Comanche Counties. He leaves a widow and seven children.
Mr and Mrs Willis Hughes and Mr and Mrs Fate Rackley of Proctor spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ammon Hughes. Ira Sturkie of Gustine visited his parents Mr and Mrs W D Sturkie here Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Carlton of Proctor spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harrison Luker. Miss Louise Sweeden of Proc ol spent Monday night with Miss Worothy Purvis.
The Bolton family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. J F Bolton. Grateful for floral offerings meals and support and for ministers words that gave comfort and strength. Signed by N B Chancellor G M Chancellor and D O Chancellor.
An all day cemetery work event is planned at the Sipe Springs Cemetery on Tuesday May 15. Charlie Morrow says all who can help are invited to participate in the effort.
The Cox children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during the death and burial of their aunt Miss Robert Johnson and for the beautiful floral offerings. Also notes a car for sale at Howard's Garage and a radio on or off.
The Comanche Hotel offers first class meals for 25 cents by Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Waldrop. Patrons are invited to call and inquire about weekly or monthly board rates.
Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Ewing of Proctor spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morgan hosted a stew and ice cream gathering Sunday. Visitors from Henderson and Brownwood called on Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Edwards last weekend. Further visits included Hill Cox with Jeff Cox at Pettit. The Morgans also hosted a youth party Friday night. Raymond Luker and his father J. F. Luker were guests at Baggett. Tom Davis of Board Church visited S. J. Parkman. A working will be held at Union Cemetery Friday May 11. Walter Black and Jim Lester of Pettit visited Dee Frazier family Sunday.
The State of Texas Comanche County will auction 158 acres of land about 12 miles southeast of Comanche City, part of Section 13 E T A R Co Abstract 828, beginning at the E line point. The property, owned by Lucile and Ed Lee, is levied to satisfy a $1,453 debt plus costs for The First National Bank of Comanche. Sale on the first Tuesday in June 1934 at the Comanche County Courthouse.
Supt E T Dawson announces in the Rising Star Record that the C W A program will fund many school improvements. Projects include football field sodding and improvement, gymnasium painting, high school interior repainting, and Grammar School upgrades with the district paying only material costs.
Local tailor Gille advertises quality tailoring and suits made to individual measurements. The shop is located one to two blocks west of the Comanche jail.
The Blanket community includes a trip by Mr. and Mrs. Luke Reeves to New Mexico to see their son Joe Reeves. Local events feature the Blanket School graduation activities and a Seventh Grade commencement at the auditorium. Senior class listed with numerous students and a Daniel Baker Prom attended by the class. J. D. Rogers announce the birth of a daughter on Friday May 4.
Central Christian Church invites all to a Mothers Day program titled A Mothered Home led by Pastor Kenneth L. Smith. The week’s schedule begins with Bible School at 10 a.m. and features a 11 a.m. service, 6:45 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and an evening service at 7:45 p.m.
Water with meals helps stomach juices and digestion. A note mentions Adlerika for gas and bloating, claiming one dose cleanses poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels. Advertises Wm. Reese Drug Co.
The list shows first through eleventh grade students named for achievement in the Sidney school system. Notable names include Robert Allen, Mary Kathryn Allen, Elizabeth Ward, Pauline McCullough, Clydie Guthrie, Juanita McCullough, and Ona Udell Van Cleave among others. A visiting family, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chilton Jr., from Encinal, is noted visiting Mrs. J. B. Chilton Sr.
The McKinzie Hotel offers meals for 25 cents, with a special 23 cent rate for ood meals to all without advance notice. Businessmen and farmers often lack time to dine at home, so patrons are invited to try the remodeled first class hotel located at the southeast corner of the square.
Mrs. Dora Duncan of Science Hill Kentucky reports Cardus helped her through years of run-down condition and menstrual irregularity while teaching and after marriage. The ad claims thousands of women benefited and suggests medical consultation if no benefit is seen. Sold in $1 bottles.
Medical guidance highlights a laxative with adjustable dosing and controllable effect. The statement underscores the importance of precise measurement and dose management in patient care.
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