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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1931
Page
5
Sunday School notes praise strong attendance and Bible study as the path to God's will. The speaker warns that hidden sins will be exposed and cites David’s psalms as guidance, contrasting inner faith with public repentance. An embroidery sheet advertisement is also noted.
A devotional prayer praising blessings and mercy concludes with an advertisement for Peeresn Produce Co offering meats ice and ice cold melon, hauling and truck service. The item blends a religious verse with local business promotion in a historic newspaper fragment.
D C Bailey announces a new produce house at the former stand opposite the old Station near Northwest corner aquare. He invites farmers to bring produce and promises top prices to secure a trial.
Comanche County pupils who ranked high last year in certificates for completing the Reading Course will again begin the program. Over a hundred children earned certificates previously. A web of thirty books must be read to qualify, with titles including Little Women, Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, Black Beauty, Tom Sawyer, and Around the World.
Home Produce Co. dealer Bob Seale announces top prices for cream chickens and eggs. W. T. Rowland and daughter Ruth along with Opal White visited Dallas markets Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff man also visited Dallas markets Wednesday.
Court House News lists marriages for C D Steele and Blanche Dickey, H H Tipps and Dora Blackman, Lee Stockman and Liddie Jane Stephens, Elma Shupp and Ora Champion, Virgil Sims and Ira Lewis, and Leslie Stanley and Larlne Rodgers. Birth announcements include Gunn daughter, Gustine. Gustine and Tulley sons. Death: John H Boling of Gustine aged 74. Deeds recorded involve Pettit, Hampton, First State Bank Gustine, Burdett, Sparks, Payne, Cook and others with various acreages and sums.
Local dealer B F Cadenhead in East Side Square sells a fresh load of Arkansas apples at a bargain price, inviting shoppers to buy now.
Mrs Will Roberson left Thursday for a visit in Dallas accompanied by her daughter Mrs B O Twaddell who had been visiting in Comanche.
Energy notes show Harry Miller and Mr Johnson of Fort Worth visiting Mr and Mrs Don Miller last week. Fort Worth residents Gene Thompson and family spent the weekend with the Thompsons in Fort Worth while H A Miller and Dallas visitors continued to see Don Miller. Mary Mae Thompson and Don Miller returned home Saturday with other Fort Worth guests Robert and Bailey Miller visiting Don Miller’s parents.
Pure Pork Sausage two pounds for 25 cents. Choice steak per pound 15 cents. Choice beef roast per pound 10 to 12 cents. Fresh pork per pound 16 cents. Goat meat and mutton per pound 10 cents. Dry salt pork per pound 12 cents. Pure hog lard per pound 10 cents. Sliced bacon per pound 25 cents. Renfro’s Market offers these specials.
Rev. J. M. Perry of Comanche Methodist, Rev. E. M. Daily of the Comanche Circuit, and Rev. J. D. Smoot of the Blanket Circuit depart for Fort Worth for the Central Texas Conference annual session. Daily and Perry complete first year. Smoot begins third at Blanket.
Durham brothers announce everything must go as the building is cleared. Bob Seale at Home Produce Co invites buyers. Miss Clara Hanson of Brownwood visits Comanche with Miss Selma Zschiesche on Armistice Day.
Mrs L H Kay of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Rambo as a building sale looms with the property to be vacated.
Friday night ball results show Gustine and Proctor girls winning. Mrs. Maggie Bright and Banneta Jane moved near Throckmorton where Bright will teach. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scofield of Hasse was buried at Proctor Cemetery Friday.
Proctor boys edged Blanket 29 to 28 while Blanket girls fell 11 to 34. Zephyr boys followed with a 27 to 26 win over Blanket on Thursday. Community notices include visits, travels, and church league events across local families.
Hope Lodge A F and A M holds its monthly meeting on the second Thursday night. W M Gayle Dudley and Secretary C M Moore are listed in the notice.
A. M. Ruth announces on the southwest corner of the square at the Higginbotham lot that vegetables fruit candy and nuts are for sale at reasonable prices. The notice expresses appreciation for business.
Comanche Indians routed Hamilton Bull Dogs 59 to 0 in a dominant conference win. Marshall starred with multiple scores including a 50 yard run, while Hamilton's late defense and key tackles surfaced briefly. Next, Comanche faces Gorman at home on Friday November 20.
In the Indian line up three first downs helped Comanche hold Hamilton to two touchdowns in the quarter. Marshall intercepted on his 20 yard line and returned 50 yards. A pass to Waldrop set up a scoring drive, then Mewbern capped it with a 15 yard pass reception for the final score.
Mrs. Seth Lawrence and son and Miss Anna Lou McCarty of Anson visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCarty. Miss Nona Graves spent the weekend in Stephenville with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Steele of Brownwood visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts Sunday. Earlean Lane entertained with a party Saturday night.
Elmer Day and Isla Langley were married Tuesday afternoon in Comanche at 6 15 o clock with Rev Tom Moore officiating. Day is the son of Mr and Mrs Witt Wor Wcloo and Mrs Langley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Langley of Hicks Corner community.
An advertisement from Peerless Produce Co promotes savings on meats and ice cold melons with hauling and truck service available. The short notice emphasizes bargain pricing and delivery options for customers.
Local residents exchange weekend visits in Newburg as Ed Moore and family host relatives from Comanche and Taft. J I Vancleave of Sidney visits Moody and Moore households while B F Beaty tours Dallas. Newburg and Comyn clash in basketball Friday with Comyn winning 10 9 for boys and 31 8 for girls.
Miss Ruby Childress, a Hazel Dell teacher, was called home Saturday due to her brother Jim Childress's illness in Waco. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Ross visited Stephenville. J. E. Talley plans a move to Fort Worth. Mrs. H. C. Applewhite hosted her Sunday School class Wednesday night.
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