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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1932
Page
8
The American Legion Post led by Commander R. S. Walker asks community support for the Armistice Day Poppy Sale. Proceeds aid thousands of disabled World War veterans making memorial poppies. The effort honors those who gave their lives in World War I.
The Women's Federated Missionary Society will hold its regular Fifth Monday meeting on Monday night November 2nd at the Central Christian Church. A unique program features a mock trial where the white man is judged in the court of Christian justice for neglect and mistreatment of the American Indian.
Mrs. Jack Cauley entertained the Tuesday Club Friday with eight bridge tables and fall yellow and green decor. High scores went to Mrs. A P Cox for the club and Mrs. Tom F Reese for the guests. consolation trophy went to Mrs. Bob Stanton. A salad course followed with a long guest list.
Funeral services for J. W. McCollum known as Uncle Wash were held in Comanche for the Texas Ranger Company A veteran who died November 3. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. He later lived in Gustine Mercer Gap and Comanche, and was survived by seven children, seventeen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Virginia Johnson 85 died at her daughter Mrs. Gus Fisher home north of Comanche on November 3 after a lingering illness. She was born September 25 1847 in Louisiana and lived in Texas since youth. Survivors include four daughters two sons a brother 30 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Interment was in Sycamore Cemetery near Ireland following services by Rev. Whitefield.
Notice advertising shoe dyeing services at Collins Shoe Shop opposite the Fire Station in Co manche Texas offering color dyeing for 50 cents and listing a Chief Office note about 140 sheets of yellow typewriter paper for sale or use.
A brief notice from the Chief Office notes poultry and eggs at 10 cents in scale at home produce pricing. The fragment indicates local commodity pricing expectations and a reference to the scale at the producing firm.
Comanche Milling Company reveals improved flour from Comanche county wheat. John E. Hoff, manager, says the product is whiter lighter and tastier than before and compares favorably with larger mills. The flour is on sale at most grocers and supports county prosperity.
Marriages recorded include T. J. Davis and Miss Trudie Hyatt in Gustine on November 1 by Justice Paul Davis. Births list several new infants in DeLeon and Comanche areas with multiple families naming to Oct and Nov dates. Deaths note Carrie Chambers aged 85 in DeLeon and Louisa Guthrie aged 72 with interment at DeLeon Cemetery. Deeds recorded involve land transfers in Comanche and surrounding sections.
The annual Armistice Day football rivalry between Comanche and Brownwood High is set for today at 2 00 PM at Local Park. Admission is 25 and 50 cents with plenty of seating.
A large Democratic gathering in Comanche drew thousands, starting with a 2 pm address by former Secretary of the State C. C. McDonald to about 500 in the District Court room. The torchlit parade, led by M. Coleman, drew heavy crowds from across the county and Brownwood, followed by speeches from Judge James McCartney and F. O. Jaye.
Mr and Mrs Lon Burt hosted a Thursday evening party inviting twelve couples and sixteen children for a unique 42 event. The kids rooms featured green and yellow decor with lights and flowers while adults rooms used orange and black. Comanche Grammar School Glee Club contributed performances and many dances were shown by guests.
A longtime physician promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle natural remedy after 47 years of practice. He argues against drastic laxatives, urging daily bowel movement and visits to druggists for a free trial bottle from Monticello Illinois.
Bert Allen and Mr and Mrs J C Gay share a social roster with Mr and Mrs Joe Marshall Mr and Mrs J M Vaughan Mr and Mrs Turner Sanders Mr and Mrs D Long Mr and Mrs Jim T Jones plus Mesdames Murt J Sullivan and John A Mohon noted in society column items.
Mesdames Homer and Evan Palmer hosted a bridge party and tea at the Palmer residence. Seven tables were set with fall orange and black decor and refreshments. E C Wiesendanger won the high score trophy and Lucille Bruton took the consolation prize while B W Speed enjoyed the cut among guests.
Mrs. G W Whitehead former ly of Comanche County died at her home near Ralls Monday October 31 and was buried the following day at the Cemetery there. She lived in the Hasse community until moving to Plainview then to Ralls. Survived by husband and children Luther Whitehead Leslie Whitehead Floydada Chester Whitehead Opal Stephens Leroy Verton Dock sister Mrs Jean Gill Lubbock and brother Dolph West Abilene.
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