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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
3
Baxley Studio in Stephenville announces the tenth annual Baby Contest running June 1 to June 15. Prizes totaling 219.50 will be awarded June 23 at eight in front of the studio. babies up to six years old may enter and honorable mentions receive prizes. Prizes must be claimed within 60 days except for baby chick prizes available next spring.
An assortment of barter items listed for sale or trade including a blue filly and a heavy type horse with prices, a Plymouth sedan with rebuilt motor, a 6 foot John Deere power hay press, cattle and chicken supplies, lumber, and shop items. Also ads for Maytag washing machines and an insurance agency with contact details, plus a buy section seeking boots and magazines at Freeman's.
Lefors resident Mrs Mamie Franklin spends the weekend in Comanche with relatives and her sister Mrs E G Wells of Blanket Route 2. She is traveling to Marfa to visit her daughter Mrs William K Ringgold.
The Leon community held a meeting to learn about Food for Freedom. Wayne and Anna Jean Atchison performed a violin and guitar duet. Miss Mayfield discussed club organization and canning, while Mr. Holcomb demonstrated seed treating and WPA labor. The next meeting is Monday night May 25.
Sipe Springs residents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Brown and children have been visiting relatives in the area. Jack Whiteside made a business trip to Brownwood. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jones visited their daughter Mrs. Clyde Hogan. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Cowan and Miss Mattie Thorp visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Thorp. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Morrow have gone to visit their sons.
June 1 is the last day for candidates for district and state offices to have their names placed on the ticket. June 13 is the last day for candidates seeking county and precinct offices to file. June 15 the County Executive Committee meets to make assessments. June 20 is the last day to pay assessments. July 5 marks the start of absentee voting. July 25 is the date of the first primary.
An ad-style notice touts Burks Transfer and Storage Company for moving services from Comanche to De Leon and to new homes in Clyde Horner's residence area. It highlights railroad moving permit access and readiness for short and long distance moves and storage needs.
A Gustine business owner announces retirement after 26 years in the general leather and shoe trade. He thanks customers for their support, offers continued friendship, and asks them to call if he can assist in the future. A lost rose lilac napkin note seeks its return between Wm. Reese and Co. P. St. Clair residences.
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