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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1937
Page
5
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Lincoln Paint Kil Patrick's Hardware Store advertises marking solutions for livestock. The notice promotes durable paints and branding items available at the store, emphasizing reliability for farmers and ranchers.
A heartfelt tribute laments the loss of a beloved, kind hearted man called home to heaven. The piece celebrates his good humor and welcoming smile, and offers solace toGrace Lacy of Howard Payne College and the Wynnes of Hillsboro as local figures share condolences and updates on hospital treatment for Mrs. Louise Schuman.
An advertisement touts Cardui as a remedy for weakness in women. It claims many users report increased appetite and digestion, more nourishment, and regained strength, with improvements in daily activities as nerves and pains ease.
Otis R. Coker of Comanche argues for incavassed production and greater productivity to keep rural and urban citizens prosperous. He calls for growing more cotton on less land and expanding all farm products to support industrial income and housing opportunities.
Several Boy Scout troops expect 100 percent attendance at Camp Billy Gibbons this summer. The Comanche Trail Council anticipates the largest camp ever, though camp costs have not yet been finalized and will be announced soon.
In Albuquerque a U S woman aged 118, Anatacia Carmargo, says hard work keeps her going. Born in Old Mexico, she lives with her 70 year old son in an adobe hut and tends chores, still threading a needle. She has experienced Spanish, Mexican, Texas Republic, and U S rule. The giraffe remark appears as an odd aside.
Members of the Tuesday Club and guests enjoyed an afternoon of bridge on March 30 with Mrs J B Allcorn hosting. High scores awarded to Mrs William C Chilton for members and Mrs Homer Palmer for guests. a salad course followed the games.
Mrs Howard Kilpatrick entertained Luncheon Club members on March 31 afternoon. In post‑dinner games, Mrs Jake Durham achieved high score and received a lovely gift.
Mrs. E. R. Ammons hosted the Friday Club gathering with four bridge tables. Prizes went to Mrs. John D. Waring for club high and Mrs. Walter Durham for second high. Mrs. Bob Stanton won the guest trophy. Strawberry shortcake and iced tea were served.
Miss Helen Masters daughter of Mrs Davie Masters of Comanche wed Ewel McDonald son of Mr and Mrs T A McDonald Sr of Newburg Saturday night March 27 at the First Methodist Church Ste Phenville Rev Scott officiated They were accompanied by Miss Katherine Phillips and R W Pate of Comanche The couple will reside on a farm near Newburg
Mrs L E Chapman of Soda Springs was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended with guests from Downing Sidney Coleman Comanche Hamilton Mount Pleasant Pairville and other areas.
Miss Cloda Caraway and Gayle Isham were married Sunday morning at 9 30 at the Caraway home in Energy. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. J. Isham, father of the groom, in the Energy community residence.
Orvill J. Cox of Sidney hosted a birthday gathering on Sunday April 3 with friends and relatives. A noon dinner was served and Cox received a friendship gift reflecting the esteem in which he is held for his willingness to help in sickness and distress. Attendees included the Eddins family from Ardmore Oklahoma and relatives of Cox from nearby towns along with church members and several young ladies.
In a February American Mercury excerpt, H. L. Mencken argues America is secure and prosperous amid fears and New Deal attacks. He quips about famine safety, debt payoff prospects by 1951, and a sober middle course while predicting Roosevelt’s fading presence.
Figures from the Press Bureau of Texas Rail roads Houston show nine fatalities and 23 injuries in truck related accidents in Comanche County from 1932 through 1936. Declared victims include Rodney McAlpine Luther McAlpine Henry Sevren S H Phillips Dorothy L Hicks Roy Clark C B Harris Charles D Roberts and Mr Phillips. Injured listed include Golda Evans Hazel Thorp Verben a Thorp Otis Baker Ray Shoemaker E Adair J H Dawkins Mrs J H Dawkins Jessie Kelley Mrs L T Pitts S N Wilkerson Sara Adair E N Pitts Milford Hornsby Fay J Dawkins Danny Morris B Winkles and four unnamed. The piece closes with a remark about the high price of peace at home.
A U S Department of Agriculture report shows trucks now carry most livestock to markets. Last year 56 percent of cattle 67 percent of calves and over 70 percent of hogs arrived by truck, with rail still dominant only at Chicago for hogs. Twenty years ago truck arrivals were under two percent, as lighter rancher friendly trucks boosted the shift. Radium costs about 70000 per gram.
Rev Charles H Cole pastor and Comanche County Methodist leader calls Texas State wide Conference in Fort Worth April 12 14 at City Memorial Coliseum with Gipsy Smith Jr opening and speakers including Bishops Cushman Schisler and J M Moore among others Focus on Methodism and Tomorrow with sessions on missions evangelism stewardship lay responsibility and ministers task
L. B. Russell of Comanche joins the West Texas Pioneer Club. A Fort Worth Star-Telegram sketch notes his birth in Goliad in 1850 and long life in Comanche since 1876. He is a longtime Mason and member of several patriotic and fraternal orders.
Grove No 1210 of Comanche Texas held a Tuesday night meeting on April 6 with no business conducted. A full bowl supper was served, followed by an hour of team practice. Mrs Loudermilk seeks new members and Mrs Ira B Brymer won a glass bowl prize.
Plans for the 37th Central Singing Con are announced for April 17 and 18 at City Park Enville starting 2 p m with 10 000 to 15 000 attendees expected over the two days. Ernest Rippetoe presides with R L Webb vice president and C E Stephenville secretary. judges and singers from Texas and nearby states are anticipated including Stamps Texas Vaughn Quartet Tennessee and Hartford singers Arkansas.
Betty Compson moves to star in person with her Hood Girls All Stars as they face the Brownwood All Stars in a softball game at Browns on April 10 at 8 30 p m. Most Hollywood players hold the gold trophy from the 1936 softball year. Miss Compson will present a bean gold cup to the opposing team on the field. Miss Compson will also appear at Bettis and Gibbs Ladies Store afterward. Admission prices: Adults 25c children 25c.
Dr Edward Spencer Cowles of Park Avenue Hospital warned AAAS members in Atlantic City that alcohol causes many deaths and insanity, often misrecorded as other diseases. He described the progressive loss of control and personality change in chronic alcoholism and its impact on work and family.
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