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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
3
Public notice commands Sheriff to publish this citation weekly for four weeks summoning E. E. Hegwood to appear in the Comanche District Court on October 17, 1932. Plaintiff Tina Lee Hegwood seeks divorce and custody, alleges cruelty, seeks support and costs.
Federal court order directs sale of listed real estate in Comanche County Texas. On October first, 1932, between 10 AM and 4 PM, at the Comanche County courthouse, cash sale will transfer Bryson's rights to the property described by survey and abstract numbers to satisfy a May 31 1982 judgment in favor of F A Blankenbeckler as Receiver.
Real bargains on slightly used Singer treadle, portable electric and console sewing machines. Also needles oil and repair supplies. Expert repairs available. Machines rented. J D Jackson, Comanche Texas. 8-5 the first of the week.
An archival ad notes Better Butter Wrap paper and parchment that won’t stick to butter, selling at no extra cost. It promotes asking for Butter Cartons from The Comanche Chief, highlighting price and value.
Local ad announces top prices for produce including cream, chickens, and eggs. Bob Seale promotes Home Produce CA as the buyer.
Rev. J. L. Evans was greeted during visits to Ballinger and San Antonio. Miss Mazie Halliday of Fort Worth is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. C. House.
War desk veteran Jim Kenyon and reporter Franklyn Bennett clash over a live Shanghai radio broadcast. Bennetts arrogance triggers a volatile rooftop interview with General Ching. Kenyon silences rivals and seals fate of three Chinese prisoners with a deadly signature.
A tonic laxative claims to ease constipation by cleansing the digestive tract and stimulating the large intestines to restore regular evacuation. The product is described as aiding in removing sickening symptoms and establishing a regular habit of bowel movements.
A 6 acre trial shows Nortex Oats planted on contoured cotton land yielded 95 bushels per acre. Lumas Robertson credits contouring and high quality Nortex Oats for the strong show in a season with a two inch rain and a March dry spell.
Patrons of Hazel Dell School vote unanimously 16 to 0 to issue 700 in school improvement bonds. Trustees plan to remodel the house, make interior improvements, and purchase equipment. E. D. Ross serves as principal with Miss Ruby Childress as assistant.
In Shanghai Kenyon confronts Bennett and Julie as loyalties clash. Julie and Bennett marry secretly and plan to flee, but Fang's forces seize the port. Julie is captured and Bennett races to confront Kenyon, whose actions trigger a deadly pursuit.
In 1952 Mr Robertson said his experience shows he will farm to hold water on his place and terrace the remaining level farmland with wide terraces. He praised Nortex Oats as perhaps the best he has grown and intends to plant his entire crop to them next year, with many neighbors likely to follow suit.
Blanket J. R. Damron leaves for Menard to attend school this term. Mrs. Rufus Switzer and daughter Dorothy return to Houston after visiting here. Rev Judson Prince conducts service at the Baptist Church. Y W A plans a program at the church fourth Sunday. Mrs G M Norris and Miss Deen visit sister Mrs W D Fuller of Goldthwaite. Imogene Grady and Thelma McCulley enroll at Daniel Baker College. Esther Strickland departs to Stephenville for Tarleton. W M A quilts two quilts for the Orphans Home. Gladys Allen leaves for Lawton Oklahoma to attend Cameron College with Allen and Melvin Eddings.
Strickland came home Thursday after visiting Miss Leif Fuller of Goldthwaite. Blanket Public School will reopen October 3.
Mrs. Coral Bonser was celebrated on her birthday with morning visitors at her Comanche residence. Attendees included relatives from Fort Worth, Brownwood, and nearby areas, among them Mr and Mrs Henry Ford, Miss Carmen Ward, Earl Baker, and Frances Renfro.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held at Gustine Methodist Church this Sunday. Rev. R O Sory of Brownwood will preach Sunday morning at eleven. Dinner follows at noon and the business session is at 1 30 in the afternoon. The pastor will preach again at eight in the evening.
Notices list upcoming preaching by Creamer from San Antonio with events at a local place this Sunday at 3 pm. It also logs visits by the Creamer family and other residents including Melba McKinzie Hel comb Lucille Cox Thurman McCullough Edd Burett and cross roads residents. A social party was hosted by Eva Lee Cox with Louie Clawson and others on Saturday night.
Miss Isla Gayle Jones of Fort Worth visiting Mrs. Ira Clemons was honored by her hostess Monny evening as she entertained the Tuesday Club and guests. Roses highlighted the decorations. High score trophies went to Mrs. W. H. Satterfield and Miss Anne Palmer. Refreshments included chicken mousse, potato chips, pickles, cookies, buttered bins, and iced tea.
Dr and Mrs Nelson Smith were honored by Mr and Mrs Ira Clemons with seven tables of bridge Saturday evening Roses and baskets decorated rooms Prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Henry E Moore and Mrs James D Slack The couple received gifts and refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Atlanta Georgia residents Brand and Oliver Northrup Fort Worth locals and many couples
An advertisement offers disk sharpening every Saturday at the Comanche Hotel grounds. Leach Mfg. Co. promotes right way grinding with prices starting at ten cents and up.
A posted notice bans Tunbne and all forms of trem sing on the premises or lands controlled by W. H. Hurt, Mrs. J. Aj Rock, J. D., Smoot. The fragmentary text names individuals linked to the notice and asserts prohibition on the property.
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