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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1932
Page
8
A dense ad lists multiple Rexall and Puretest health and pharmacy items with bulk two for pricing. Items include Milk of Magnesia 50c pints two for 69c, Puretest aspirin 100s 2 for 25c, rubbing alcohol pints two for 60c, iodine, castor oil, cough syrups, toothpastes, powders, creams, soaps, cosmetics, stationery, and small household goods with two for pricing across a wide range.
Rev Preston Broxton and family moved from Gustine to Comanche Wednesday to assume duties as pastor. He will preach at Proctor Sunday morning and evening and at Hasse in the afternoon according to the announcement.
Miss Virginia Hart is attending school in Fort Worth showing a continued academic path. The report notes her presence on campus and implies ongoing study within the local educational system.
J J Miller 52 prominent merchant of May died from injuries after roof collapsed while tearing down a house in Albany on September 20. He died at a local hospital where he had been treated since. Funeral at First Methodist Church May with Rev. Arthur Johnson and Rev. D L Barnes officiating. Interment in May cemetery. Born December 10 1879 in Atlanta moved to Texas in 1889. Survived by wife two sons Carl Doyle Miller daughter Cardie Burnett father B J Miller and brother J W Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Elms and daughter Dorotha Gene of San Angelo spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Elms.
Chief Dry Cleaners advertises made to measure suits starting at 17.50 with emphasis on low prices and tailoring options. The note implies a promotional sale or catalog entry from a local shop.
Brownwood High School Lions edged Comanche Indians 13 to 0 on Armistice Day at Indian Camp. Key plays included a 30 yard interception return for a Lion TD and two costly Indian passes in Brownwood territory. Thomas and Harlow spearheaded the Lion ground game while Comanche’s defense fought hard.
Howard Kilpatrick announces special sale items on the south side square including good steel pliers a 1.25 flashlight led batteries lanterns a horse brush 25c padlock 12c harness leather belting rivets and burrs two boxes at reduced prices.
A county report shows varied changes in assessments this year. Sheep valuations fall from 27 420 head valued at 54 732 to 26 399 head at 38 149. Goats drop from 15 863 valued at 16 396 to 14 656 at 7 328. Tog animals rise with 229 rendered at 1 085 up from 177 at 1 168. Dogs drop from 11 valued at 295 to 1 rendered at 895.90. Automobiles and horse drawn vehicles fall from 2 637 at 935 158 to 2 546 at 173 535. Goods and merchandise down from 255 50 to 192 869. Tools and implements down from 380 085 to the current value. Notes and credit rise from 53 810 to 23 300. Miscellaneous property assess increases to 528 204 from 124 821.
Mr and Mrs Martin Geve of Sweetwater visited Mr and Mrs Tom Howell on Sunday while Mr and Mrs Howard Cox of Sidney spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Oliver Guthrie.
The football championship could be decided at De Leon on Thanksgiving Day as Comanche visits a De Leon team unbeaten and leading the conference. A Comanche win and a Stephenville victory would set up a playoff among Comanche Gorman and De Leon for the title.
Abilene Christian College preacher J F Nickel will speak at 11 a m and 7 30 p m next Sunday at the church. All are invited to attend.
Testimony in the Carroll case covers ballot handling from the court house to the county jail. Election officers identify signatures on returns and recount procedures while witnesses discuss possible ballot alterations and custody of the ballot box. Evidence centers on miscalling claims and governor’s race votes amid grand jury scrutiny.
Chief Dry Cleaners touts use of modern tailoring methods and a leading plant in the state to guarantee quality work. The notice emphasizes expertise and up-to-date equipment as selling points for garment cleaning and alteration services.
A small ads list advertises pliers and a Deitz lantern with low prices. Flashlight value 1.25 now 79 cents and batteries eight cents. A leather harness and copper rivets are priced low with short item notes and values.
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