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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1931

Page

5

Divorce Petition Seeks Custody in Comanche County Court

Court citation commands J F Rasberry to appear at the next district term in Comanche on October 19 1931 to answer Alma Rasberrys petition for divorce and child custody filed September 17 1951 alleging abandonment cruelty and inability to support. The case No 7677 names Alma Rasberry as plaintiff and J F Rasberry as defendant with request for custody and costs.

Cousa Comanche County J. F. Rasberry District Court Comanche Alma Rasberry Ben Texas H. F .Howington

Child Killed In Accident In Sidney Community

Wade Morris three year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Morris died after an accident Friday afternoon in the Sidney area He died Tuesday night at Brownwood Central Texas Hospital Interment was in Pendergrass Cemetery Wade born May 20 1928 survived by parents an 18 month old sister Nadine Services were conducted by Clarence Bryant The boy was fatally injured when an iron rod from a stalk cutter pierced his skull while a yard cleaning incident involved Mrs Harris whose son was near the house at the time.

Wade Morris Roy Morris Sidney Central Texas Brownwood Pendergrass Clarence Bryant Wade Nadine

Specials for Saturday at Renfro's Market

Pure pork sausage two pounds for 25 cents. Choice steak per pound 15 cents. Choice beef roast per pound 10 cents. Fresh pork per pound. Goat meat and mutton per pound 16 cents. Bologna sausage per pound 15 cents. Weiners per pound 15 cents. Sliced bacon per pound 25 cents.

Renfro

Martin and Hurt Couple Wed In DeLeon Comanche Ceremony

Herman Martin of DeLeon Route 2 and Miss Gorda Hurt of Comanche were married on Tuesday September 29 with Rev. Earl P. Hurt officiating.

Herman Martin DeLeon Route 2 Miss Gorda Hurt Comanche Earl P. Hurt

No Trespassing Notice From J N Burns

Posted sign forbids hunting pecan gathering and any trespass on premises by all persons. Note dated 8 ulp. Also ad for Better Butter Wrap Paper and Vegetable Parchment paper by The Comanche Chief promoting butter cartons.

J. N. Burns

Leading bankers warn trust firms may dominate wealth

A dialogue with an OE head argues trust companies will control much of U S wealth if growth continues. The banker stresses hiring bright economics majors, while a critic urges broad human sympathy and experiential work to understand ordinary people. The speaker cites his father choosing Berea College for real world lessons to foster social insight.

Comery United States

Local church services and community notes from the week

Sunday services were held at Presbyterian and Methodist churches with Rev McSpadden and Rev Smoot preaching. Senior Epworth League presented a program. Local families moved, PTA met at the high school, and county officials spoke. Several visits and family news items from San Antonio to Dublin and Coleman are noted.

McSpadden San Antonio J. D. Smoot Comanche Methodist Church Suunday Epworth League of Zephyr Ben Nix Center City F. D. Pierce Brownwood L. L. Sanford R. H. Porter Miss Odessa Amos Porter Ned Morris Carbon William McAlpine Spur Blanche Dabney D. L. Garrett

Tea for Mothers and Faculty at Comanche High School

An informal tea in the Domestic Science dining room honored the mothers of the Second Year Class and faculty members. Dahlias showcased the green and yellow color scheme. A short program featured piano and vocal solos by Marian Lucille Donaho and readings by Mrs. A P Kallina. Refreshments included spiced iced tea date nut sticks open faced tuna sandwiches nuts mints and cookies prepared by the class under Miss Vada Belle Simmons.

Comanche High School Marian Lucille Donaho A. P. Kallina Vada_ Belle Simmons

Chapel performance by boys parodies Co Manche girls

Twenty boys from the Public Speaking Class staged a play at chapel spoofing Co Manche High School girls as they would appear in 1980. The piece, written by class members, depicted the girls in a humorous, forward looking sketch.

Comanche High School Chapel

Cheaper Paper Offer in Comanche Chief Ad

Five hundred sheets of letter size paper ruled on both sides offered for one dollar. Advertisement in the Comanche Chief touts cheaper paper versus tablets and highlights better quality.

Entertains Tuesday Club With Bridge Games

Mrs. John B. Chilton entertained thirteen members of the Tuesday Club and three guests with bridge. Autumn flowers served as decorations for four tables. After the games, refreshments were served.

John B. Chilton

Produce and Eggs Offered by Bob Seale at Home Produce Co

Bob Seale promotes a local sale of cream produce poultry and eggs at his Home Produce Co offering fresh dairy poultry and eggs to customers in the community.

Bob Seale At Home Produce Co

Caraway and Family Host Weekend Socials with Visiting Relatives

Saturday and Sunday scenes include Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Caraway hosting a singing night, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Caraway entertaining, and visits from Robert and Bailey Miller of Fort Worth and Herbert Miller of Dallas. Ruth Tully returns home from Hamilton and Lena Boydston rests after teaching at Purvis. Cotton collection prompts a weeklong school recess. Homer Niblick, Mrs. Bumgarner and Kathryne visit Don Miller Saturday.

G. F. Caraway Ruth Tully Hamilton Robert and Bailey Miller Fort Worth Herbert Miller Dallas Don Miller Lena Boydston Purvis C. B. Caraway Homer Niblick R. Bumgarner Kathryne

Local Social Notes From Indian Creek Area

Mr and Mrs Lamar Howell and son stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Glasgow in Cotton Grove Saturday night. Clarence Edmiston and family from Hamilton visited Sunday with W B Kearney. Johnnie McDonald and family from Newbury called on Edd Burdett family Sunday night. Bob Love and son visited R C Cockrill family in Cross Roads Sunday. Brady York and son visited Marlin York near Gustine Sunday. Sunday School each Sunday morning and preaching on the first Sunday.

Lamar Howell Tom Glasgow Cotton Grove Clarence Edmiston Hamilton W. B. Kearney Johnnie McDonald Newbury Edd Burdett Bob Love R. C. Cockrill Cross Roads Brady York and Son Marlin York Near Gustine

Comyn Calls 19 Year Old Pastor

Rev. W. D. Peden of Brownwood, aged 19, has been called to lead Comyn Baptist Church. He accepted the post and will preach at Comyn on the fourth Sunday each month in morning and evening services per S. B. Culpepper Jr.

W. D. Peden Brownwood Comyn Baptist Church Peden Comyn S. B. Culpepper, Jr

Fresh Meat Ice Peerless Produces Ca We Buy Poultry

Local ad notes buying poultry and eggs with storage for rent and trucking services offered. Ambiguous company names and locations appear in a brief historical classifieds style notice.

Leto’s Hen Remedy Endorsed by Dentists and Druggists

Foul breath sore gums and loose teeth are described as conditions. Remedy claims to relieve them and is highly recommended by leading dentists. The Wm. Reese Drug Co. agents offer money-back if it fails.

Wm. Reese Drug Co

Producers Offered Top Market Price for Chickens Eggs and Cream

Alamo Produce Co. and John H. Harris advertise paying the highest market price for chickens eggs and cream, inviting local farmers to sell. The notice emphasizes prompt payment and reliable buyers for poultry dairy products and related goods.

Alamo Produce Co John H. Harris

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