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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
10
The fragment identifies St Oswalt as an Abilene real estate owner and exten holder related to a seat. The text is incomplete but points to ownership and status in Abilene.
A local notice announces fresh stock of farm radio batteries available at Service Drug Store. The store invites customers to visit for the new supplies and related accessories.
An old advertisement urges readers not to sleep on the left side due to heart concerns and promotes Adlerika to relieve stomach gas. It claims one dose clears poisons and helps sleep all night, with a special 10 cent sale at Wm. Reese Drug Store while supplies last.
New shipment of farm batteries arrives at Service Drug Store. Local farmers can purchase durable batteries suitable for farm equipment and vehicles with limited downtime.
A Townsend Club statement denies a charge that the club is sponsoring a drive to force the resignation of County Demonstrator J. A. Barton. The organizer, D. W. Dutton, calls the claim groundless and says the movement conflicts with the club's nonpolitical principles.
Mr. and Mrs. Rafe Wetzel and their daughter of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Woodward.
City official records show a financial summary including a line item of 14 372.09 with names Abe Racine Fee Samet Hili Huddleston and City Secretary listed. The document presents the citys semi annual financial status as of April 30 1935.
Mrs. J. F. Garner, 7¢, a longtime Comanche County resident, died at her Okmulgee Oklahoma home after a brief illness from pneumonia. Interment was in Zion Hill Cemetery at Van Pyke with Rev. H. Cole officiating. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Home Wilhelm of Comanche, a son D. Garner of Merkel Texas, three sons at Okmulgee Tom Roy and Sam Garner, and several brothers and sisters.
The Duster Future Farmer Chapter held its Father and Son Banquet on Thursday night November 14 with thirty plates served. Dewitt Graham chapter president presided as master of ceremonies and numerous speakers from Duster De Leon Comanche and De Leon schools addressed attending fathers and sons.
City of Comanche via the Street Committee reports Federal Works Progress Administration approval for curb and gutter on Walcott Avenue and West Seventh Street. Project costs split 9 to 1 in favor of the federal share, with city and property owners paying about 25 cents per lineal foot. The council authorizes a 25 cent per foot assessment on abutting property.
Comanche defeated Gustine 18 to 0 at the local ball park improving to 2-0 on the season. Todd Switzer scored in the third quarter on a three yard run after a 15 yard pass earlier set the play, with a successful kick after a penalty. Mer chant recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a second Indian touchdown as Gustine failed to reach the end zone. Comanche earned 14 first downs and 173 rushing yards to Gustine’s 62, with Gustine twice stopping Indian drives in the red zone and one fumble not converting.
The Overland 83 five passenger touring car could be bought for 750 dollars and the racing roadster for 725 dollars F O Detroit Thomas woodrow Wilson aims to keep America out of the European War the question of U S entry may influence the 1916 campaign hog wire fencing shipments arrive hog raising profitable in Comanche County farms last week
The Business and Professional Womens Club presents an all female cast program at Comanche High School Auditorium this evening November 22 at 7 30. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
For sale good batteries from 1 to 4 exchange, rechange 2c 35c 50c, or build yours for 1. All batteries and work guaranteed. Also selling a few parts for cars, second hand furniture, a wood cook stove, other stoves, and a second hand telephone. Location Sidne Street at the square corner.
Local and long distance moving services offered by Burks and Son Transfer and Storage Co. with emphasis on safe handling, packing, loading, and delivery. Includes contact information and service area details for residential relocations.
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