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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1935

Page

2

Local Folks Enjoy Weekend Gatherings and Fair

Bible Louis Fagan of Carton spent the weekend with home folks here. Several residents attended the Community Fair at Sidney. Forrest Haddox Sammy Moore and T J Armstrong attended an all day singing at Haste Sunday. Mr and Mrs F H Kilgore and children spent Sunday with relatives at Edna Hill.

Louis Fagan Carton Sidney Last Forrest Haddox Sammy Moore T. J. Armstrong F. H. Kilgore Edna Hill

Notice of Sheriff Sale of Lumberyard Property in Comanche Texas

A sheriff sale under an Order of Sale dated September 4 1935 will offer two tracts of H H Hardin lumberyard property in Comanche City Comanche County Texas. The first tract covers the east half of the south two thirds of Block 51 adjacent to the Fort Worth Rio Grande right of way. the second tract runs a 150 by 110 foot parcel in Block 51. Sale is October 1 1935 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Comanche City house door for cash to satisfy the decree.

Tarranteee Texan 17Th Judicial District H. Hardin Comanche County Texas Towit H. H. Hardin Comanche Fortyth & Rio Grande Railroad Company Zeon Zai Comanche Texas

Honor Parents on Wedding Anniversary in Bible Community

Mr and Mrs Rick Armstrong honor his parents Mr and Mrs T S Armstrong with a buffet supper on September 1 celebrating their forty ninth wedding anniversary at their home in the Bible community Guests included Mr and Mrs W C Cox Mr and Mrs Pat Scott Mr and Mrs A C Kilgore and many others with music provided by Forrest Haddorx and others during the event

Rick Armstrong T. S. Armstrong W. C. Cox Pat Scott A. C. Kilgore Virgil Tankersley Jess Fagan T. S Forrest Forrest Haddorx P. J. Scott

Social Roundup of West Texas Visitors and Meetings

George Lewis and brother Dave Lewis visited in town with families during the week. Lamesa couple Mr. and Mrs. John Braswell called on O H Cox with Cyrus Dee Kinnard receiving injuries. Fort Worth guests Charley Cook and daughters visited Maud Grissom. Orene Grissom from John Tarleton College spent the weekend at home. Liners from Comyn attended Lanette Steele’s party Saturday night. Buffalo residents Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wilkerson spent Wednesday with the Davises. De Leon guests Mr. and Mrs. J C Bassett visited her parents the Kinnards. Will Helms and family left for West Texas Sunday. Laneette Steele spent Saturday night with Geneva Summers. Comer Steele and baby visited Dick Strube’s family in Comyn.

George Lewis West Texas Dave Lewis John Braswell Lamesa H. Cox Weda Cyrus Dee Kinnard Charley Cook Fort Worth Maud Grissom Orene Grissom John Tarleton College Lanette ‘Steele Comyn Riley Wilkerson Buffalo John Davis J. C. Bassett de Leon F. Kinnard Will Helms Lanette Steele Geneva Summers Comer Steele Baby Dick Strube

Local Social Notes Highlight Community People

Democrat Rev. FE. T. Moore kept his regular appointment on Sunday with Mrs. Moore and their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Smith announce the birth of a son on September 22. Mrs. Earl Eply, formerly Opal Ethridge, received a miscellaneous shower at her mother’s home, Mrs. E. E. Ethridge. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Green have moved to Brownwood.

FE. T. Moore Moore Sol Smith Earl Eply Opal Ethridge E. E. Ethridge J. B. Green Brownwood

Social Notes of Visits and Weekend Relatives

Soda Springs families and friends across several towns shared visits and weekends. Hugh Carlton and Jim Carlton with families from Fastland and Joplin visited Walter Carlton and Mrs. Herbert Whittenborne of New Braunfels, while Luther Sledge hosted relatives. W Rylant of Birmingham visited his niece Mrs. Harold Beck, and Horace Geye from John Tarleton stayed with his parents.

Hugh Carlton Fastland Jim Carlton Joplin Doc Carlton Mr. Mitchell Haske'l Jack Vineyari Hasse Walter Carlton Herbert Whittenborne New Braunfels Luther Sledge W. Rylant Birmingham Alabama Harold Beck Horace Geye John Tarleton M. Lye Model Farrow de Leon John Johnson R. M. McGinnis Brownwood Leon Berton John J. H. Lhoyd A. E. Vineyard A. H. Gray

Community News Roundup From Local Texas County

Uncle Charlie Roe returns from Dallas after treatment. Mrs. G J Frazier and daughter visit Mrs. Griffith at Pharr. Clergy men Gressett and E Gressett fished near Brady. J Martin and family left for West Texas. Herman Martin family visiting in Los Angeles. Clifton Thomas family returns to Clyde where he will teach. Rev Floyd Reeda preached in Waco and Houston. Revival attendance from this community at Beat. Peanut crop is good for vines and hay. nuts weak. Cotton crop is poor with some yield only a bale per ten acres. Picking underway. Sweet potato crop short.

Charlie Roe Dallas G. J. Frazier Henry Griffith Pharr Jim Gressett Floyd Gressett E. Gressett Brady J. Martin Baby West Texas Martin Herman Martin Servie Los Angeles California Clifton Thomas

Weekend Visits And Family Reunion In Cotton Grove

Cotton Grove, Proctor and Sweetwater residents gathered for weekend family visits. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith and daughter Leona of Proctor stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Glasgow. A Sunday family reunion occurred at the Glasgow home with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Matthews and family visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Matthews in Sweetwater.

E. B. Smith Leona of Proctor Tom Glasgow C. H. Matthews Lee Matthews Sweetwater

Fort Worth hosts TCU and Howard Payne clash

Otis Coker, Troy Marshall and their son attended the Fort Worth football game between Texas Christian University and Howard Payne College on Saturday.

Otis Coker Troy Marshall Fort Worth

Miss Leve Roberson Spends Last Week in Dallas

Miss Leve Roberson spent last week in Dallas buying for the upcoming season. She visited several shops and negotiations focused on completing wardrobe and accessory purchases for personal use and a small wardrobe refresh.

Leve Roberson Dallas

Tax Free Cotton for Home Use Amendment Passes Farm Relief

Amendment to the Agricultural Adjustment Act lets farmers gin up to 110 pounds of cotton tax free for home use. No part or product can be sold or exchanged for value. County Agent notes forms will be available by October 1 for eligible exemptions.

Dick Roberts In Army Parade At Fort Bliss

Thomas R. Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts of Comanche serves in the 82nd Field Artillery at Fort Bliss El Paso and took part in a parade before a group of Congressmen in El Paso last week The Congress Committee on Army Appropriations praised the performance and said they would recommend an expansion program at Fort Bliss Roberts was a Comanche High School junior when he enlisted last November.

Thomas R Dick) Roberts Carl Roberts Comanche 82Nd Field Artillery Fort Bliss el Paso Committee On Army Appropriations Young Roberts Army

Sign Sixty-Four Beeves For Canning

Sixty four beeves have been contracted for canning at the local Relief Plant. Meat will be canned on a 59-50 basis with government cans. Over 40,000 cans of fruit and vegetables have been produced. The plant operates five days a week with fifteen workers. pear and pea products are currently main items. The De Leon Government Plant remains active with similar staffing. Gustine plant has been shut for about a month.

M. L. Phillips de Leon

Denco Corn Proves Superior In Wet Years

W T Cox of Sidney praised Denco corn noting about 50 bushels per acre from eight acres. County Agent J A Barton cites its 1931 introduction by 4 H Club members in 12 communities and rising popularity among farmers who report strong yields and a first place at the Sidney Corn Show.

W. T. Cox J. S. Cox Sidney J. A. Barton Cox Barton Comanche County

Sidney Chapter Elects Officers For Year

The Sidney Chapter of the Future Farmers of America elected officers on September 22 including President Wayne Merritt and Vice President G. H. Hillin. Junior officers were also chosen. At the Sidney Community Fair last Thursday, members won fifteen exhibition awards from their projects.

Sidney Future Farmers of America Wayne Merritt G. H. Hillin Billie Joe Douglas Basil Allen Harold Prater J. A. Cox J. K. Summers Percy Parsons Margaret Eanes

Cardui claimed to aid wellbeing by Mrs Caldwell testimonial

Mrs I. H. Caldwell of Statesville N C says Cardui revived her health after long weakness and nervousness and that she felt stronger after taking just half a bottle. The account emphasizes personal benefits and widespread use of Cardui.

Cardus Mra I. H. Caldwell Statesville N. C

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement Claims

Stop chills and fever with quine and iron in Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The tonic fights malaria by boosting blood and stabilizing health with tasteless formula. Safe for children, proven for fifty years, and offered in sizes that maximize value.

Sevee Teandins Cam Grove

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