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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1932

Page

2

Bank President's Stand Faces Board Over Loans

A board meeting at Liberty State Bank erupts as directors push to force Dickson to change his loan practices. Dickson defends decades of solid results and loyalty of staff, insisting depositors' protection takes priority over profits.

Liberty State Bank Dickson Helen Clark Organiz LePulz Ames Jonathan Wes Schultz Schulz Frien New York Trust O'Brien Lickson Park Henry Manny Goldberg Alvin June Tony Consero Joseph McDonald Schull Matt Brown Wickson Cluett Dude Finlay Mr. Cluett

Community Visitors and Family News Reach Across States

Sidney Mrs. Bob Stewart and others spent early week in Abilene. Miss Maurine Stewart and family visited Fastland, while Ueda Hasford and Donald Gene returned to San Francisco. Colorado, Roswell, Crane, and Abilene connections surface through visits and weekend stops.

Bob Stewart Weldon Oss Boyd Abilene Ueda Hasford Donald Gene San Francisco Cali Maurine Stewart Linnie van Geen Wanata Mr. Rager van Geen Fastland J. F. Caffey Wayland

Leon School Opens For Six Months Term

The Leon School opened Monday for a six month term with Elmer Creager as principal and Miss Lu Jean Ormsby as assistant teacher. Both taught there last year and the school serves about thirty five scholars.

Leon Elmer Creager Lu Jean Ormsby

Bank war and romance in one dramatic scene

Dickson faces creditors and a takeover attempt while urging lending to Jones on character not collateral. Phyllis confronts Cyril as Matt earns a promotion and Mrs Dickson plans a party, ending with Dickson arranging a trip to Philadelphia and a tense domestic moment.

Dade Mrs. Dickson Cluett Phyllis Tom Cyril Jones Dickson Welchers Dude Buddy Mat Brown Mrs Dickson Ehi Matt Hielen

Mrs Bessie Stagner Visits From Colorado

Mrs Bessie Stagner of Colorado spent Sunday here with relatives. The weekend featured family time with kin visiting from out of town.

Bessie Stagner Colorado

Gregory Family Moves and Visits Across Town

Tom Gregory left for Plainview last week to work. Robert Howard, his mother and sister from De Leon, visited Mrs. G. W. Hanson on Tuesday. Jack Sparks of De Leon visited Thursday. Hollis Gregory and Romalu from Columbus N. W. visited Kk. G. Gregory family Friday night. John Gregory left Friday for Throckmorton. William Brooks and baby from Gustine are visiting relatives here.

Tom Gregory Plainview Robert Howard DeLeon G. W. Hanson Jack Sparks de Leon Hollis Gregory Romalu Columbus N. W Jeff Gregory Kk. G. Gregory John Gregory Throckmorton William Brooks Baby Gustine

Harmony Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings

Mrs. C. W. Payne visited sister Mrs. J. Z. Stevens in Brownwood Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burks hosted a party Saturday night. Gladys Clark of San Angelo spent the weekend with Mrs. M. E. Owen and Miss Rena Owen. Luther Rogers and family with Winnie Faye Murphey of San Angelo joined by EB Rogers of Mercer Gap and Anna Margaret Goosby of White Point with Murphey and Payne families spent Sunday with H. B. Rogers. J. J. Rogers and family visited Emmett Long and family at Shiloh Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fischel Gober also noted.

C. W. Payne J. Z. Stevens Brownwood Guy Burks Gladys Clark San Angelo M. E Rena Owen Luther Rogers Winnie Faye Murphey EB. A. Rogers Mercer Gap Anna Margaret Goosby White Point Code Murphey Clinton Payne H. B. Rogers J. J. Rogers Emmett Long Shiloh Fischel Gober

SundayVisits Across Falls Comanche and Mercer Gap

Floyd Gober spent Sunday in Falls County with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Luther M. Aliley and family visited Earnest Beaty and family at Fellowship. Noble Rutherford and family called on Nolan Rogers at Mercer Gap. Bailey Gore and family visited Mr. Turner at Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. Zim Rogers visited relatives in Comanche. Miss Melba McKinzie of Holcomb visited Miss Myrle Shoemaker.

Floyd Gober Falls County Jackson Luther M.aliley Earnest Beaty Fellowship Noble Rutherford Nolan Rogers Mercer Gap Bailey Gore Mr. Turner Bethel Zim Rogers Comanche Melba McKinzie Holcomb Myrle Shoemaker

Community Notes and Visits Across Sipe Springs

Sunday services were held at the Baptist Church led by Rev. Moore of Comanche. Local residents and visitors, including the Vernons of Vernon, Miss Eula Washburn visiting Oklahoma, and many relatives from De Leon, Rising Star, Houston, Fort Worth, and other areas, attended visits, dances, and family gatherings. A birthday dinner for John Rye was held, and services are planned at the Methodist Church next Sunday.

The Baptist Church Ira Tuck Garrett Fort Worth Katy Haile Pearl Boykin Gusta Harden Houston Joy Wilson Weinert Belle Humphries Camden Arkansas Elbert Winfrey Alabama Charley Winrey Dean Summers Geneva Summers Wash H. A. Anderson S. F. Curtis Billie” Johnson Stag Creek Billie Oscar Holland May Hazel Jones Sybie Anderson Charley Houser Carl Marshall Ralls Mr. Houser Mike Stokes Frankie Leo Jackie Leona Leonard Charley Leonard Willie Brewer Mr. Stokes Buck Davis de Leon Mattie Stephenson Beattie Jess Vaughan W. ¥. Vaughan Cross Plains Methodist Church John Rye

Forehand and Wells Quietly Wed in Blanket Ceremony

Miss Vesta Forehand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Forehand and Mr Hal Wells of Brownwood wed in Blanket at five o clock Saturday afternoon with the First Adventist Church minister officiating. The bride wore a black and white tailored suit with matching accessories. Mrs Wells has long resided in the area and is a 1928 graduate of the local high school. Mr Wells works for an oil company in Brownwood. They reside at 1606 Avenue FE Brownwood.

Vesta Forehand Sam Forehand Hal Wells Brownwood Blanket Wells Mrs Wells Avenue Fe, Brownwood Santa Anna News

Court House News Marriages and Deeds Noted

Marriages listed S B Woolsey and Linnie Ganell Moore of Comanche Route 2. Deeds recorded include J M Nash and wife to Bert A Rodenbach 160 acres of H and T C R R Survey for 2500 dollars. C H Matthews and wife to L Brandon 18 acres and multiple tracts totaling 515.5 acres for 5000 dollars. J C Rodgers and wife to J T Bosworth 80 acres for 1600 pounds. W A Cunningham and wife to R E Seay 50.7 and 80 acres plus 210 acres for 5374 dollars. L A Irvin and wife to Mrs Fannie B Hampton Lots 18 and 14 Block 1 DeLeon for 1200 dollars.

S. B. Woolsey Linnie Ganell Moore J. M. Nash Bert A. Rodenbach C. H. Matthews L. Brandon J. C. Rodgers J. T. Bosworth J. W. Kitts T. Thomas W. A. Cunningham R. E. Seay Samuel Bogart J. W. Middleton L. A. Irvin Fannie B. Hampton DeLeon

Local Sunday Services and Socials Highlight Rural This Week

Rev E J Vaughan led the Free Will Church service Saturday and Sunday. The Senior B Y P A held a Lake Eanes social with sandwiches and lemonade. Family visits included Mrs Mary Fritts with daughter Mrs W A King Jakehamon and Mr Mrs Joe Grigsby plus Willie of Thornton visiting W M Grigsby. Jonah Almond and Omer Tullis connected with Fort Worth and Gustine relatives.

Jeff Price Jeffa Lee Charley Humphries Lake Eanes Mary Fritts W. A. King Jakehamon Joe Grigsby Willie Thornton W. M. Grigsby Jonah Almond Gustine Omer Tullis Fort Worth Mrs J. A. Tullis

Notice Restricts Hunting and Trespassing on Company Lands

Posted notice from L. E. Easley and others forbids hunting and all trespassing on land owned or controlled by the group. Violations will be prosecuted.

L. E. Easley C. W. Jones J. R. Byrd Keefer Johnson C.S. Alderson J. N. Springer Elvie Irby

This Laxative Made From Plants Promises Gentle Relief

Treprary's Black-Draught is marketed as a plant based laxative derived from seeds and garden vegetables. It claims to stimulate the bowels naturally without synthetic drugs and promotes daily regularity. A 25¢ dry version and a children’s syrup are advertised.

Treprary P.S Tiedford

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