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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
6
The state commands the sheriff to publish this citation in a Comanche County newspaper weekly for four consecutive weeks before the return day, summoning Fonzo White whose residence is listed in the document.
An old advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a dependable laxative made from medicinal plants. It emphasizes value for money with 25 doses in a 25 cent package and notes a pleasant syrup for children.
The petition filed September 12 1932 in No 7751 asks for divorce from Fonzo White by Imogene White after twelve months as Texas residents. It cites cruel treatment and desertion since March 1 1932 and seeks restoration of maiden name with no property or children involved.
Advertisement from the Chief Office for typewriter practice paper priced at 15 cents per hundred sheets.
The Chief announces candidates for General Election: District Judge Joe H. Eidson. Representative George Rollins. County Judge H. L. Stewart. County Clerk Rog Haynes reelected. Sheriff Dwight Brightman reelected. District Attorney Tom L. Robinson. County Attorney Co. Hampton. County Treasurer Mrs. Murt J. Sullivan. Tax Collector Mrs. B. W. Speed. District Clerk Frank Howington reelected. Tax Assessor R. Armstrong. Commissioner Precinct 1 F. L. Leverett Little. Precinct 2 Will May E H McCarty. Precinct 4 R. A. Kee. Justice of Peace Precinct 1 R B Waldrop.
The MecKinzie Hotel announces 25 cent meals for all without advance notice. Businessmen and farmers pressed for time can dine in at the remodeled hotel located at the southeast corner of the square, now operating as a first class establishment.
Bob Seale at Home Produce Co invites customers to buy cream produce poultry and eggs from a local supply shop. The notice markets fresh dairy and farm goods and positions the store as a neighborhood source for everyday groceries.
Legal notice details a suit filed September 15 1932 in Comanche County District Court by The Co-Operative National Farm Loan Association against F. Roberts and others to enforce a mortgage on 160 acres in Comanche County Texas and stock liens with claims for principal interest taxes and attorney fees plus prayer for foreclosure and sale of property and stock to satisfy debts. The action references a June 11 1921 note for 2200 with interest 6 percent and 10 percent attorney fees and describes parcel boundaries and rights of way and prior conveyances. Seven local residents are named in the serving of process and the court is set to convene October 17 1932.
Court House News lists marriages and property transfers in Comanche and neighboring towns. R D Lane wed Gladine Nichols of De Leon with Rev Dickey presiding on Sept 19. Other couples wed include S B Woolsey and Linnie Moore, C A Clark and N L Brazell, with several licenses and real estate transfers detailed.
Posted notice from multiple landowners forbids hunting and all trespassing on lands they own or control. Violations will be prosecuted. Signed by L. E. Easley C. W. Jones J. R. Byrd Keefer Johnson C. S. Alderson J. N. Springer Elvie Irby. May 7.
The P. T. A. will meet Friday night, September 380th, at the school auditorium. Mrs. Lois Taylor and Miss Dora Davenport spent the weekend with Mrs. Almerine Cook. Mrs. Benna Haynes returned from Dallas where she visited her brothers B. H. and J. D. Webb and families. Mr. and Mrs. Bybee returned from Sidney to visit John Bartlett and family. Alvin Davis of California visits his mother Mrs. Nance. Mrs. Alice Davis of Coleman spent the weekend with relatives. Ted Eubank and mother visited in Fort Worth last week. Singing here each Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Swearengin and daughter of Comanche
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