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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1928

Page

5

Farm for Sale Near Blanket with Sheep Proof Fence

320 acres total with 80 acres in cultivation and sheep proof fence. Includes a four room house and good well with wind mill. Located two miles south of Blanket. Owner Joe Howton Blanket Tex. Also listed items include sacks for sale and produce like watermelons. Accessories: Ford Touring car and 1927 Ford truck. An elegant 7 room modern residence northwest of High School for sale or rent. Legal clients authorize disposal by Y W Holmes Masonic Bldg.

Comanche M. C. Smith, Jr Stacy, Texas Hamilton County McGirk W.W. Jones Blanket Joe Howton Tex Proctor Hasse High School Y. W. Holmes Masonic Bldg

Notice to Contractors for State Road and Bridge Construction

Sealed proposals for the improvement of State Highway No. 10 SAP 207 A in Comanche County will be received at the State Highway Engineer in Austin until 10 am September 18 1928 and publicly opened. Work includes grading drainage structures from Comanche to Brown county line with 100 working days for completion. Details available at Comanche Resident Engineer O M Simpson and the Austin State Office Building. A cashier's check for 1500 is required. Rights reserved.

Texas Comanche County Austin Comanche Brown County O. M. Simpson State Highway Department State Office

Entertains Clubs With Garden Party Prizes and Guests

A Saturday gathering hosted by a society lady featured eight decorated tables in the porch for games. Prizes included hand painted refreshment sets for high scores, motto door knockers for low scores, and guest towels for guests. A lavender green and yellow refreshment plate complemented the event, with numerous club members and guests from Dallas and Waco in attendance.

Wm. C. Chilton Joe B. Hamilton Jack Moore W. H. Satterfield Hattie Brightman

Indian Mountain Social Roundup Sees Regional Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maupin traveled to Rochester last Friday while Forrest Taylor and family visited J. D. Maupins in nearby Indian Mountain. Numerous arrivals and departures mark a weekend, with W. J. Chambers family hosting guests from Lubbock Brownwood and Thrifty and planning trips to Littlefield.

Elmer Maupin Rochester Forrest Taylor Near Gorman J. D. Maupins H. A. Anderson Sipe Springs W. J. Chambers W. W. Tyson Davie Lubbock Jerry Barton Near Brownwood Foly Booker Thrifty

Comanche Produce Co Seeks Better Prices and Service

Comanche Produce Co offers to buy poultry eggs and turkeys seeking better prices and service for farmers and suppliers in the area. The ad emphasizes fair offers and reliable handling for local producers.

Comanche Produce Co

Community News and Visits Across the Area

DUSTER My and Mrs R D Whatley and daughter Arra returned last Monday from a trip to New Mexico. Bishop Craddox and Connie Kirk of Brady were in the community Tuesday. Families from nearby towns visited relatives here and returned home. Several couples vacationed with relatives in Alabama and West Texas. Arra Whatley planned to return to Stephenville Thursday to attend John Tarleton this term. There was singing every second and fourth Sunday and a welcome to all. A party at Bill Smith’s Saturday night involved many young folks. Dale Heathington Billie Elliott Ruth Haynes Austin Holmes and Elvin Walker entered De Leon High School for the coming year.

R. D. Whatley Arra New Mexi Craddox Connie Kirkin Brady Tom Coan Alabama J. A. Plumlee Pioneer W.R. Huddleston Jim Belyue Winwate Newman Hattox Leslie Hale West Texas Herbert Arra Whatley Emily Huddleston Luther Belyne Buffalo John Keys Ft. Worth J. D. Grisham Rucker Bill Smith Stephenville John Tarleton

Some Bargains In Used Cars Mackey Motor Company

Comanche Milling Co offers good fresh flour and fresh meat from new corn. Mrs Ollie Tripp and Mrs Jennie Garrett departed Tuesday for Austin to engage with the Deaf and Dumb Institute.

Mackey Motor Company Comanche Milling Co Ollie Tripp Jennie Garrett Austin Deaf and Dumb Institute

Stephenville Women Visit Neighbors Tuesday Evening

Mrs Elmo White and Mrs Winnie Schnabel of Stephenville visited Mrs W A Shelton and Mrs R K Shelton Tuesday evening in a social call.

Elmo White Winnie Schnabel Stephenville W. A. Shelton R. K. Shelton

Brown sisters and Rhymes named in college dormitory

Among the students in Howard Payne Hall the girls dormitory are Miss Mary Jo Brown Opal Brown and Gwendolyn Rhymes all of Sipe Springs.

Howard Payne Hall That College Mary Jo Opal Brown Gwendolyn Rhymes Sipe Springs

Divorce Suit Filed in Comanche County Texas Court

The district court of Comanche County Texas, under case No. 7406, hears M L Howard as plaintiff and M C Howard as defendant in a divorce action. The plaintiff claims residence in Comanche for over six months and in Texas for over a year, alleging abandonment by the husband on around January 19, 1923 after their marriage on August 9, 1884. The couple is summoned to appear at the next term on October 15, 1928, at the Comanche County Courthouse to answer the petition filed September 10, 1928, with costs and general relief sought.

Howard Hon. District Court Comanche

Mercer Gap Church Notes and Local Movements

Rev Brown preached here Sunday and Sunday night. Comanche County Laymen's Association held services Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Will McKenzie moved to Comanche. Mr and Mrs Tom Gore visited daughter Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Wesley Couch of Comanche. Miss Hazel McKenzie of Comanche spent Friday night with grandparents J. D. Couch. Mr and Mrs J W Gore and family and Mr and Mrs Ervin Gore and family of White Point visited Rock Williams Sunday.

Rev. Brown Blanket Comanche County

Bryan Couple Visits Sidney Parents Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross of Bryan visited his parents at Sidney last weekend. Mr. Ross teaches in the Mathematics Department at A and M.

Jim Ross of Bryan Sidney Mr. Ross

Miss Johnsie Cunningham Enters University of Texas

Miss Johnsie Cunningham left Wednesday for Austin to enter the University of Texas. She was accompanied for part of the way by her parents Mr and Mrs John Cunningham.

Johnsie Cunningham Austin University of Texas Jane John Cunningham

Woodward Family Reunion Honors Mother at Clyde

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Woodward attended a Clyde gathering honoring the late Uncle John Woodward. All the children, including M. FE Woodward of Comanche Martin Woodward of Tyrone Okla W A Roberts of Phoenix and Frank and Morris Woodward of Clyde, were present.

M. E. Woodward John” Woodward Clyde Woodward M. FE. Woodward Comanche Martin Woodward Tyrone Okla W. A. Roberts Phoenix Arizona Frank and Morris Woodward

Cystex Ad Offers 48 Hour Test for Bladder Symptoms

An advertising blurb promotes Cystex for bladder weakness and nocturnal urination issues. It urges a 48 hour trial at drug stores with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt, claiming improved energy, sleep, and reduced pains. The ad lists a price of 60 cents.

Seniors Elect Officers at Comanche High School

The 1929 senior class began activities by electing Weston McDonald as president Frank Keeter as vice president and Elizabeth Anthony as secretary treasurer in a Monday meeting.

Comanche High School Weston McDonald Frank Keeter Elizabeth Anthony Sec-Treas

Herbine Promises Health Boost for Working People

Advertisement urges workers to take Herbine to purify the system and restore vim and ambition when liver slows. Describes symptoms as languid, half sick and blue. Claims the medicine cleanses the body and improves energy. Price 60c. Sold by WM. Reese Drug Co. Paris Smith.

WM. Reese Drug CO Paris Smith

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