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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
4
700 bushels of clean seed barley offered at 1.00 per bushel. delivery available in Comanche or at the seller s ranch. contact J. B. Albcorn for details.
For sale by A M between Tuesday afternoon and November 27. One hay baler and buck rake for 75 dollars. One wagon Weber with broad tires and narrow tread in extra good condition for 50 dollars. Case Lister planter for 80 dollars. Also many other farm implements and 5 meat hogs.
The following students earned honor roll status at Newbury School organized by grade levels. First Grade includes Nannie Belle Bentley and others. Second Grade lists Vera Lee Bentley and more. Third Grade features Byron Cunningham and Patsy Ruth Bumpas. Fourth Grade names Wanda Lankfort and others. Sixth Grade lists Nora Joe Young and peers. Seventh Grade includes Hulan Robertson. Eighth Grade lists Maurine Beaty and others. Ninth Grade features Mildred Anderson and peers. Tenth Grade notes Lucile Gandy. Eleventh Grade lists Elizabeth Thomas and Sianne Burmpus.
The Priddy auditorium hosts Reads On A String a three act comedy Saturday night under the Priddy P T A. Proceeds fund a new school light plant. Music by J W Howington and his band. cast features the Priddy Sons of Rest.
The Comanche Milling Company expands its operations by adding a new flour brand named Comanche Chief. The product features a sack design with the likeness of an Indian Warrior and supplements the existing Hoff's Best line as part of ongoing growth.
Masonic Lodge No. 481 A F and A M meets on the second Thursday each month. Members urged to attend. J H Burton W M tf
Howard Kilpatrick advertises radio batteries from 1.09 to 2.45 dollars and flashlight batteries starting at 10 cents, highlighting price ranges for practical power supplies.
The Comanche County District Chapter of F F A met at Comanche High School on Tuesday evening November 13 with Fred Holdridge reporting. A general session outlined steps to secure a district charter while groups later discussed how to be better officers. Seven schools participated: Comanche De Leon Comyn Duster Gustine Proctor and Sidney with about fifty students and advisors.
William Jasper Rankin of Comanche County died suddenly on the streets of May around 11 am Tuesday. The 65 year old farmer and stock raiser who was a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the July Primary, lay in state at Amity Church for a Wednesday funeral at 11 am.
Williams store advertises sugar 20 pounds for 1.00, No.1 grade potatoes 2 cents per pound, 5 pound coffee 95 cents, large corn flake package 10 cents, peas and apples with various pack sizes and prices. Also sale on boys wool pants size 10 183 to close out and Wear-A-Well family shoes. Special bargains for Saturday and Monday. ad note from Howard Kilpatrick.
At a Brownwood meeting of the District Home Economics group a Comanche representative was elected District Secretary. Catherine Payne, Comanche High School student and daughter of Mr and Mrs S S Payne of Comanche, was chosen for the post.
Howard Kilpatrick advertises flashlight batteries from 5e to 10¢, offering a dramatic price drop for customers seeking portable power.
Reverend Hubert Crain filled his regular appointment Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Creamer visits her daughter in Silver City New Mexico. Mr and Mrs W A Mercer and children spent the weekend with relatives at Ballinger. Mr and Mrs John Holloway and son of Spur visit Mrs T K Ladd. Epworth League of Gustine will present a program Monday at 3 00 p m. Singing will be held Sunday night.
Board Church attendees report Sunday visits at Cotton Grove and Hazel ell. Families such as Hall Ripley Smart Nance Wilson Wyatt McCay Holland Brittian Kennedy are listed with accompanying relatives.
Huetts Electric Shop operated by W. H. Huett advertises full electric work and mechanical repairs. Batteries charged at 5¢ each, generator and radiator repairs, and new auto parts available. Located between Gaddy's Filling Station and Relief Office.
A Russian soldier Dmitri, torn between war and love for Katusha, returns to his aristocratic home. He persuades her to meet in a conservatory, relives memories, and leaves two letters with a hundred rouble note, reflecting on peasants’ suffering and the price of life.
The Sidney Vocational Agriculture Father and Son Banquet was held Friday night in the Sidney Vocational Department at seven. A J Spangler District Supervisor of Vocational Agriculture spoke, with County Supt S Walker and County Agent J A Barton also addressing. Baxter Evatt presided as master of ceremonies. guests included the school faculty and board. The menu featured baked chicken pecan bread dressing glazed sweet potatoes giblet gravy cabbage and carrot salad rolls apple pie coffee and mints.
An old advertisement claims lasting relief from thirty years of constipation using Adlerika. The copy features a testimonial from Alice Burns and a drug company agent, noting stomach discomfort and claims of improved digestion.
Rev A C Jones was appointed to the pastorate at White Flat Church in the Northwest Conference near Floy dada. He is already at work and his family will move this week from Hamilton and Comanche where they lived last year.
In a harsh village, Katusha endures scorn as her child dies. Her aunts reject her, neighbors murmur as she passes, and only Petrov offers work despite risking customers. He laments social rules that punish the poor and peasant women. Later, he speaks to her again.
A peasant girl named Katusha Maslova travels to Moscow seeking a fresh start while facing hunger cold and relentless social contempt. She encounters a predatory man under a street lamp as her past and future collide leading toward danger. TO BE CONTINUED.
Dr A L Haley pastor of the Comanche and Santa Anna Christian Churches drew a large audience at Comanche High School auditorium Tuesday evening. He presented an illustrated lecture and magic tricks highlighting his career as a Lyceum performer and noted entertainer.
Jack Wilhelm son of J F Wilhelm of Comanche is enrolled in the University of Oklahoma this semester. Total university enrollment reaches 5510 with representation from 40 states plus the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. There are 3716 men and 1794 women students.
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Artie Irby of Coleman visited relatives in Fairview. Rev and Mrs R S Smith and son spent the day with Monroe Balter in Dublin. The Carter and Dikes families traveled to Cot ton Grove and Oliver Springs. Aldridge Collins, student at Hardin-Simmons, visited with Dean and Mrs Collins. Other households shared weekend visits with kin in Downing Van Dyke De Leon and Santa Anna.
On a heavy field at Gustine last Friday the Hamilton Bulldogs beat the Gustine Tigers 13 to 6. Gustine scored first in the first quarter. Hamilton answered in the second and third quarters. Walter Jack Allen was the outstanding performer for Gustine.
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