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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Palmer C Barnes and children of Brownwood along with Mr and Mrs Tom Burt of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche with relatives.
The Comanche Chief notes ads urging use of Butter Cartons and genuine Vegetable Parchment that resists moisture for enhanced butter quality and sales. Mentions Mrs Dora Greene visiting Fort Worth, Mrs W B Cunningham in Waco, Dr Jenkins attending Sam Houston College commencement, and local family visits across Comanche Dennison Dublin Hamilton and Haskell areas.
Renfro's Market sells pure hog lard at 8 cents per pound as a daily grocery item for shoppers seeking economical cooking fat.
A recipe explains frying thin Bermuda onion slices in hot fat until golden brown to accompany steak or meat loaf. The piece then offers home picnic ideas for children, suggesting porch yard attic or kitchen picnics with a lunch carried by kids and served on paper goods.
Captain Fitzpatrick and his crew arrive in Glendale after a demotion caused by political pressure. A bank cashier is killed in a bold robbery as they race to the scene, while Daisy distracts a key officer with personal entanglements.
Tom M, described as an agitator, remains in custody in San Francisco after a misapplied pardon involving SS Jame Beth of California. The incident also mentions Clay E. Frost and visitors from Stephenville on Friday.
Miss Camille Switzer of Dallas spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Switzer. Farmers Produce advertises constant purchases of produce and poultry with worldwide outlets enabling payment.
Bill Gould spent the weekend in Weatherford with his family. A. B. White was a San Angelo visitor Monday.
An old classified item advertises top prices paid for cream chickens and kegs by D. C. Bailey Produce Co. and mentions Howard Kilpatrick offering low prices on repair parts for grain binders.
Bill Holmes of Dallas visited Comanche over the weekend to see his parents Mr and Mrs Y Holmes. Qr W Norrid Produce advertises a better price for fryers and invites offers from sellers.
A new White Star Gasoline tank has been installed offering high grade No 1 gasoline at 15 cents per gallon. The ad promises good mileage and power and invites drivers to stop by for a fill up. Magnolia products and Clark's Garage are also mentioned.
Fort Worth residents Bryson Sherrill and Bill Chancellor visited Comanche over the weekend, staying with Mart Sherill and his family. They spent the period with Sherrill’s brother and Mrs Chancellor’s parents in Comanche.
Miss Mary Jack Rice of De Leon visits her aunt Mrs.
Mr and Mrs Frank Mackey of Colorado spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs O H Donaho.
J W Norrid Produce Co offers a better price for poultry eggs and cream for the next few weeks, inviting customers to bring their produce to market.
Miss Nobia Dunn spent the weekend in Stephenville with her sister Mrs. Garnet Froh, enjoying time away and local social visits.
A compact market advertisement lists sausage at 71-2c per pound and pork at 10c per pound, with a deal of 3 pounds for 25 cents. The ad emphasizes low prices and bulk purchase options.
Mrs. Lloyd Isham and her daughter Mozelle of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche visiting relatives.
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