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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1935
Page
4
Experienced bookkeeper offers four years in bank and store work plus clerical tasks. Available for full charge bookkeeping and related duties. Respond to The Chief Comanche Texas care address. county news subscription offer follows.
A vintage notice touts Bu-hach as a fast and safe moth killer for clothing blankets furs and more. It claims guaranteed safety for people and pets with no lingering odor and is sold in Handy Sifter Cans at local stores.
The May Chapter of Future Farmers met in a called meeting Friday night to organize exhibits for the September 14 community fair. They will create a separate section for their displays and some boys will set up individual booths. The chapter also voted to take the exhibit to the Rising Star Fair the week after the May fair.
Comyn School opened Monday with the largest initial enrollment in its history. High school pupils from the Victor Bays and Highland Districts in Erath County are attending the Comyn school this year.
Santa Anna will hold a Fall Fair from October 8 to 16. Comanche is largely skipped this fall with no fair scheduled. The 1928 F at County Fair at Comanche is noted as a past event.
Henry Eilers of Pottsville delivered the first bale of cotton for the Hamilton area on August 22. The bale sold for 11 cents to G HM Co Itton Bras Co and a premium of 43.50 was raised.
Mrs Lon Burt operates a catering service for special children’s lunches from her home northwest of the High School. The note lists availability on Monday during the school term and mentions serving meals to fit special dietary needs.
Duster started a nine month term under Supt Jeter and seeks full nine grade coverage with two affiliated English units and 112 affiliated Vocational Agriculture units. Plans outline a new eight classroom rock school with a gym and combined auditorium, with ongoing efforts by Jeter Mason Adams Elliott Faith Elliott and Lorene Lightfoot.
Rev. J. D Smoot returned from Grapevine in Tarrant County where he conducted a revival at the Methodist Church. The revival added 34 members and was praised as one of the most successful in several years according to reports.
A Friday evening shower at Mrs. Geo Bagley’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. Dee Killebrew. Bible study preceded a watermelon serving after which guests included Mrs. Harris and family, Mrs. Nance, Mrs. Jess Edwards and mother, Mrs. Shoat, Mrs. Carrol Magness, Mrs. Breek, Mrs. Bill Durham, Lillie Gamble, Mrs. Lyle Lane, and others.
Howard Kilpatrick advertises a new stock of radio batteries at lower prices. Customers are urged to visit the Kilpatrick shop to take advantage of the savings on the latest battery models.
Mrs. Charles Preston and her son and daughter visited Grandmother Hood this week. Mrs. R. B. Bingham and her son George Edward of McCauley called on A. J. Gray and family during the same period.
Mrs. Bobbie Neel of Cross Plains spent the weekend in Comanche with her grandmother Mrs. J. M. West. Mrs. Forest McCutcheon of Fort Worth visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hill Hudklest on Sunday.
Mrs. J. M. Childers and her daughter Faye of Santa visit this week. They plan sightseeing and family gatherings during their stay.
A. Boenicke, 90. ranchwan of Salt Branch Brown County, donated a vast collection to Howard Payne College. The display includes horns, mounted wildlife, 300 ancient coins, over 1 200 Indian avow heads, a four by four and a half foot turtle shell cradle, a ponder bag from 1884, and a pair of horns from the last buffalo killed in Brown County. Estimated value is $15 000.
A Saturday evening gathering grew into a large reunion with 118 relatives and 38 friends in attendance by Sunday. They shared 100 pounds of Carmen graves donated by C. F. Denny, enjoyed a bountiful dinner, and heard speeches from Will Hood of Slaton and Eugene Cook. Families from Comanche Brownwood Coleman Talpa Slaton Rising Star and other towns attended. Births marriages and no deaths noted.
Miss Gertrude Magness of Energy completed summer study at North Texas Teachers College Denton and earned her degree after finishing work this season.
Letter from Giles W. Day M D Superintendent of the Galveston State Psychiatric Hospital thanks renters of The Chief for backing a constitutional amendment permitting temporary commitment of the insane without trial. He notes Texas lagged in care but praises progress and urges support for further reforms at the next legislature session.
Extension entomologist R R Reppert says carbon bisulphide known as high life is the practical fumigant to cut weevil damage. He details safe handling, surface spread, bin sealing, dosage of 10 lb per 1000 cu ft, 24 hour treatment, ventilation, and alternatives if a tight bin is unavailable.
Erath County farmers report strong alfalfa yields this year. Mark Buckingham notes E W Bradley planted four acres to alfalfa in late April 1984 and, despite last summer’s drought, harvested over seven tons from three cuttings.
Postmaster J R Eanes received a letter from the U S Department of Agriculture requesting a history of farm product prices in Comanche County. They ask residents to share old diaries or account books showing prices received by farmers, dating back to earlier years if possible.
Notice of sale issued September 4 1923 in Texas courts for Cook Paint & Varnish Co v H H Hardin et al. land in Comanche County two parcels described as East half of South 23 of Block 51 and a second tract in Block 51 in Comanche City. Sale by public vendue October 1 1935 between 10am and 4pm at Comanche County Courthouse to satisfy judgment. J H Reese Sheriff.
A health official states that about nine of ten people in the United States have dental problems, with eight in ten showing caries. He links decay to diet and health habits, urges milk and Vitamin D, and notes mothers’ teeth are at risk during pregnancy.
An ad offers The Chief for the remainder of the year at 25 cents and invites calls to the Chief Office. Rates apply to Comanche County and surrounding areas, with mention of mail or quarter options.
Ammunition and guns are cheaper now than in many years. The stock includes Western, Remington, and Winchester brands, with the three best lines available at new low prices. Choose your preferred option from Howar Kilpatrick.
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