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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
4
H G Alexander a retired farmer living five miles west of Comanche says he has found a method to kill rats. He recommends spreading a half cup of corn meal in a pie plate and sprinkling a tablespoon of pulverized glass on top, claiming it will remove the rats.
A singing event at Victory Baptist Church in Comanche is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Charley Marshall leads the program and invites all singers to attend bringing their old and new books.
Newburg Mr and Mrs J B Alborn move back to Comanche for the winter. B F Beaty visited relatives at Gatesville. The Newburg Baptist Church extended a call to Rev Lloyd McGinnis of Waco to pastor the church. Mr and Mrs W A Cunningham and Mrs J A Lee of Comanche visited G B Moore and Burrel here last Sunday afternoon. Billy Beaty attends Howard Payne College at Brownwood. 789 job hunters registered with the Brownwood employment office last week. There were 59 people seeking help not counting farmers and ranchers seeking temporary agricultural workers.
A brief note from his nephews and nieces expressing gratitude for kindness shown during his last illness and at his death. They specifically thank the singers and the minister and wish God’s blessing on all who offered floral tributes and other expressions of sympathy.
The Van Dyke Parent Teacher Association thanks the merchants of Comanche for generous gifts that enabled a successful Hallowe en carnival. The donations aided the event and the PTA appreciates the cooperation from men and women of Comanche.
Sunday night is set for the regular Mt Pleasant singing. All singers are invited to attend and participate in the local gathering.
George Edwin Applewhite, former Gustine school superintendent turned Hebbronville High School teacher, earned a Ph.D. in education from the University of Georgia. His thesis titled How Educate For Today urged American educators to improve the system, reinforce work values, and support democracy and Christian principles with broad societal help.
Mamie Long offers a furnished bedroom for rent at 306 West College.
FOR SALE four room house and bath with basement two large lots big garage. Write Box 360 or see F H Brawley at residence 911 North Austin. NOW IS THE TIME to trade sewing machine for a new one. See console desk and portables demos. De LAVATORY Commode and Tab with trim as low as 123 70 at Pinghton's Plumbing Co. Phone 177
A Frigidaire range or refrigerator is advertised as an ideal Christmas gift. The item is featured on display at Service Drug Appliance Dept, inviting families and friends to view during the holiday season.
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