Allie Sat Down At The Gap
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1932
Page
3
A brief, readable item notes that Allie sat down at the Gap without further context or details in the fragment.
A partial OCR line references a Friday night incident or schedule. Details are unclear due to missing words and garbling.
In a tale of travel and romance set along the mesa and river, Rowena Rostand and Peter navigate a rough journey toward a hidden marriage. A Kansas farmer and wife aid them with shelter and advice as the couple faces hotel anxieties and a tense telegram about their status.
Sunday visits and weekend greetings span Stagg Creek and nearby towns. Families including Wall Rogers Drennan and Waring host and visit relatives while students Neal Cheatham Flora Gean McCarty and Katherine Andrews travel between Tarleton Pilena Amble in Abilene and Woodward.
The Taylor's Chapel Sunday School organized a Missionary Society with Miss Neilie Jones as president and West Nichols as secretary. An all day program is planned on the second Sunday in April with morning services led by Rev. Sam Jones and afternoon singing. The Soda Springs school closes Friday April 1. Ruffert Evans underwent an appendectomy in German Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herry Taylor and Misses Susie and Myrie, who visited in New Mexico, returned home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Datus Watson accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Adams and family spent Friday night with his parents at Sipe Springs.
Miss Ruby Summers of Sipe Springs spent the week with relatives in Elm Grove. B M Payne and children were Glen Rose visitors Sunday. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Robertson of Brysonville visited Saturday. Collins Flippo of Bibb visited here Saturday. There will be singing at this place next Sunday.
Tob Seale invites the public to attend Sunday evening singing at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 7 30 o clock.
Niss Sarah Burton of Baylor spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs John Burton. Mrs J R t yi ide ynto visiting her son J R Jr at Encinal.
A physician notes patterns in recent blood pressure patients all in their sixties or older. Most are stout farm dwellers, mostly German or Jewish, with no kidney disease but risk of brain hemorrhage or paralysis. He outlines diagnostic steps from kidney tests to liver, spleen, colon, heart, and nervous system assessments.
A speaker warns that worry harms health and happiness in strenuous times. He notes self induced worry can lead to stomach issues and ruin constitution, while contentment and working while the sun shines offer real, reliable happiness over chasing elusive bliss. He refrains from harsh judgment and urges simple contentment.
Cotton Grove notes a Saturday night party hosted by Misses Louise and Callie Mae Taylor. Sidney residents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cox visited Guthrie household. Glasgow and Guthrie families enjoyed weekend and Easter activities with relatives in Dublin and Sidney.
Mrs. Elmer Gore hosted her son Johnny Robert for his seventh birthday on Friday afternoon with games and refreshments. Easter chickens were given as favors to guests including John Manning Arthur James Ernest Carpenter W D Renfro Milton Schwartz Bobby Burt Holmes Gene Hilburn Arthur Ray Little Sylena Speed Doris Renfro Tommie Payne Bobby Jeane Carpenter Florence Schwartz Leona Schwartz Jimmy Renfro Louise Gore Laverne Gore and the honoree. Mr. and Mrs. Ott Wyatt visited Mr. and Mrs. George Morris and I G Wyatt Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A J Ahood of Sipe Springs spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George L. Morris.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ross and their daughter Marguerite visited Comanche with Mrs Rose mother Mrs J B Arthur during the weekend.
United States Marshal announces public auction of 640 acres forming Lampasas County School Land blocks 22 28 27 and 28 in Comanche County to satisfy a 2700 debt plus costs from a federal court judgment. Sale set April 5 1932 at the Comanche County courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm. Proceedings published in The Comanche Chief.
Financial status shows First Conference 52.60 and Second Conference 148.90 bringing total 291.50. After Deducting the Elders part the pastor receives 179.50 though not all cash yet. Zone Meeting at The Comanche Methodist Church next Friday with a well filled basket and an interesting program.
Mrs. Ira Clemons hosted a Saturday bridge and tea honoring her sister Mrs. Far Bean of Fort Worth. Nine tables, Faster motif decor, high score went to Mrs. William C. Chilton with second to Mrs. W. H. Carpenter. About fifty guests including Mrs. J. Hervey Mayes of Brownwood and Miss Laura Lu Waring of Cisco attended a salad course after the games.
Bob Ferguson and family of Blanket spent Sunday night with his brother W H Ferguson and family. Jim Lane of Brownwood visited his father W L Lane Saturday night. Walter Bear and family of Comanche spent Sunday with his mother Mrs H M Bear. Mrs Rishard Breedlove and daughter stay this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Echols of DeLeon.
Notice to publish in Comanche County Texas a final account for settlement and closing administration of Martha A Barnes estate filed by A D Barnes administrator. The hearing is set for April 18 in Comanche Court House with interested parties urged to appear. County Clerk Bob Haynes issues the notice dated April 25.
Miss Flora Gene McCarthy of Abilene visited her family in Sidney over the weekend. Pearl Wilkins hosted Choral Club girls for an Easter party at Les Stewart’s home. Vonita Jones held an Easter egg hunt for friends Sunday. Sidney High School seniors will perform The Arizona Cowboy at Hasse on April 22. Cross Plains visitors Mr. and Mrs. D T Strong called on Mr. and Mrs. R W Caffey. Mrs. Caffey and Barbara Jo returned home with Miss Marine Stewart and Mrs. Lowy Wagler from Eastland, visiting Madart and family.
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