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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
5
The National Housing Act received endorsement from the local Lions Club after a committee of J. R. Eanes, R. S. Walker, and J. S. Starr reported favorably. The measure was discussed earlier and the committee was appointed to make recommendations.
Carl M Jenkins born 1888 and brother of Mrs Marvin Holdridge of De Leon died October 2 after a year long illness. He lived in Sterling City recently and had been in a Santa Anna hospital. Funeral services were held October 3 at the First Baptist Church in De Leon with Rev C C Henderson officiating. Burial was in De Leon cemetery.
Reverend John W. Henderson will conduct services at the Baptist Church this weekend and Reverend W S Fisher will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday. Several locals travel or visit relatives, births announced, and many residents spend weekends with family across towns.
Mr Icin TD Waring and Miss Laura Lu Wing wed Monday evening in Dallas. Relatives and a few friends attended at the Five Presbyterian Church. The couple will reside in Dallas where Mr Waring works in the City Water Department.
Miss Elizabeth Anthony and Lester Clarence Durham united in marriage at Travis Avenue Baptist Church Fort Worth. Attending were the bride's relatives from Fort Worth and the couple plans to live in Comanche. The groom, from Comanche, works in pharmacy with Durham Brothers and is a partner in the family business.
Mrs W D McKoy entertained a group of friends Wednesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Evan Palmer's home. Hallowe en decorations and autumn flowers adorned the reception rooms while bridge prizes and refined refreshments followed.
Chevrolet Motor Company led U S registrations in both passenger cars and trucks for August with a total of 71,413 units, an 8,001 lead. The report shows Chevrolet captured 87.9 percent of passenger vehicle registrations and 49.2 percent of truck registrations.
A church carnival will be held on the lawn of the Sipe Springs Methodist Church tonight. Special music booths and refreshments will provide entertainment. Proceeds benefit the church Benevolence Fund.
Mr. and Mrs Len Dalton spent the weekend in McGregor. Mrs Homer Randell of Hazel Dell visited Mr and Mrs Troy Randell. W L Davis of Gustine visited here last week. Mr and Mrs Robert Talley spent the weekend in Corsicana. Mrs M D Carmichael Mrs J D Begeet Mrs R G Jeffers and Mr and Mrs Paul Neel visited in Stephenville Sunday. Mr and Mrs A O Stevens Mackaville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F C Stevens.
Comanche faces Strawn at Comanche Ball Park this afternoon at 3 30 oclock in a high school football clash.
Mr. W. M. Henderson of Jasper Florida says he has used Thedford’s Black-Draught for twenty years to treat constipation. He reports relief from dullness fatigue and headaches and notes his family also benefits when anyone is ill. The product is sold in 25 cent packages with syrup for children.
Howard Kilpatrick notes a steady shipment rhythm with fresh radio batteries every ten days and no stock of old batteries on hand.
The services of Rev A Edwin Wilson have been secured to preach at both the 11 a m and 730 p m services Sunday at the First Baptist Church. The membership and the public are cordially invited to attend. This young man comes highly recommended and we would appreciate the people coming to hear him. Pulpit Committee.
UN I and Mrs Carl McCullough of Shilo visited Mr and Mrs I Dp Frazier Sunday night Mr and Mrs Hayes Burks entertained the young folks with a party Saturday night Emmett Long of Shilo visited Jess Dunlap Sunday The best place to buy cook stoves ranges and heaters is at Howard Kilpatricks Adv
Norman Harrison was unanimously chosen captain of the Gustine football squad at a meeting of the Tigers Thursday. Burch Stateville was elected business manager of the squad.
B J Pittman of De Leon has closed a deal for the A C Martin Insurance Agency at De Leon and now runs the firm. He moved the office from the O M Terrill Grocery location and will maintain regular office hours upstairs Over Feltz Terrill Grocery.
In a 55 0 Friday grid clash the Dublin High Lions overwhelmed Gustine High Tigers. The Tigers showed flashes of brilliance from Bolton Palmer Harrison and Caraway as the Lions displayed fast work. Brownwood visitors Miss Golden Jones and Mrs Juby Hiner joined their families for the weekend.
Old Barn area offers car work with valve refacing at 26c per set. W H Huett advertises new and secondhand parts and repairs near the station in Comanche Texas.
The notice advertises leading U S tailoring firms selling suits of the finest worsted fabrics in blue grey brown tones with new designs. It notes modern cleaning for hats and garments and promotes economical services at a local dry cleaner run by FE McNATT with a mention of price reductions on shell hats and related items.
Comanches prepare for a Friday game against Strawn at Comanche Ball Park. Local fans expect a competitive afternoon matchup with both teams seeking important district points.
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