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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1935
Page
8
In a Comanche clash the Indians kept fighting to the end despite a 19 to 0 loss. The Lions led early and extended their advantage while Pat Cagle bid a memorable send off. The Indians showed grit and refused to surrender at any moment.
A heartfelt note of gratitude expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for support and kindness after a loss. It lists several named individuals including J. Elbert Parse, Mertie Fagan of Comanche, Mrs. C. P. Hill, Mrs. J. P. King of Gatesville, James and Fagan of Pidcok, and Mrs. Clyde Tidwell of Anson for their help and flowers.
Van Dyke The Freewill revival ended Friday night with nine additions to the church and twelve conversions. Mr. and Mrs. Holder Louder milk have moved to Brownwood. Mrs. Mary Fritts and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Naber attended the vy celebration of Aunt Bell Roberson at Hasse Sunday.
County Agent J A Barton explains that the subsidy equals the difference between the ten spot market average and 12 cents per pound. The daily average is published in the Star Telegram under New Orleans market quotes. Farmers should record bale grade staple weight buyer and date before sale for full value.
Blanket Mr and Mrs Frank Baker of Bangs visited his sister Mrs P G Riley here Sunday. Miss Westa Richmond left last week for Denton to attend the State Teachers College for Women. Rev Z T Blanton will preach at the Baptist Church here Sunday at both hours. Misses Thelma McCulley Evelyn and Margaret Levisay Lotte Switzer Esther and Ora Strickland all of Brownwood spent the weekend with home folk. Rev and Mrs J B Henderson of Sidney visited here Sunday. Mr and Mrs J S Bilbrey and Mr and Mrs Walter Bilbrey spent the weekend with their son and brother at Cisco.
The article covers the Sidney fair with crowd scenes on a warm day and exhibits across Poultry Sheep Corn and Textile departments. Winners include Ira Hilley B E Ferguson J E Miller N E Graham Jack Hendrix J H Janes G H Hillin J C Lusk J H Jones J K Ward A E Boyd and many others highlighting a bustling community event on the campus.
County Chairman L H Creamer calls all Townsendites in Comanche County to meet at the Court House on Saturday September 28 to discuss sending delegates to the Townsendites National Convention in Chicago from October 24 to 27. He predicts a very important convention and urges strong representation.
In Brownwood Texas Bettis Gibbs Inc showcases a rising military fashion trend across dresses coats suits millinery and accessories. The store notes steady growth since opening in 1923 and highlights trusted brands like Peacock Red Goose Shoes Allen A Hosiery Gossard Corsets Bradley Sportswear Eckamoore LeVine Carters and Peter Pan fabrics with daily arrivals and welcoming service.
Miss Imogene Porter left for Ackton to spend the winter with her sister Mrs. Marlin Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Green visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Smart at Lamkin. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wilson called on her father Mr. McDonald at a German hospital. Mrs. Abe Cates of Energy visited her ill mother Mrs. Burn Evans.
A reunion at Mrs. J. M. West home Sunday gathered her children and many grandchildren including Miss Callie and families from Creas Plains Cross Plains and Johnson City. Visitors included Gaynelle Cauley Dallas Tom Resse Comanche Hayne Waring and Dr I M Cochran with relatives from Dallas Fort Worth Cisco and Lake Eanes attending.
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store offers gas heaters starting at 1.95 and up. Frank Phifer's Station on Sidney Street advertises octane gas, kerosene, naphtha, Lubbe oils and greases at money saving wholesale and retail prices.
The Hamilton County Fair will be hosted in Hamilton on October 2 3 and 4. Features include a street parade Shamrock Shows football games horse racing baby contest acts exhibits farm exhibits community booths and livestock displays.
Sidney Rev. Walter Scott will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryant of Abilene spent the weekend here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ocie Ward visited at Stagg Creek Sunday. Kenneth Bagley, Robert Emory and sister and Garlyn and Billy Evitt attended singing at Stagg Creek Sunday night.
Members of the McDonald family from Macksville gathered at Lake Briscoe on Sunday for a reunion. Attendees included Lee and Bob McDonald and families, Preach Couch and family, Mrs Gerald Hancock, William Brooks, Mrs Sam McDonald, J B Sam Boydston and family, Mr and Mrs Mex Conch and two sons, and Mr and Mrs Bennie Boydston. The day featured conversation, swimming, and a noon lunch.
Miss Florida Turner takes a new position at the Mid Way Cafe. The appointment signals a local staffing change as Turner assumes duties at the cafe in the coming weeks.
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