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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1936

Page

3

Proctor News Roundup Includes Fire Loss and Local Visits

Proctor area notes report the John Pinson house near Proctor burned last Thursday with only a few household goods saved. Families visiting relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Bough in Refugio and Victory. Proctor High will present its senior play Friday night at the high school auditorium.

Jesse Arms Ross Arms Raymond Rochester Herbert Cox Proctor Refugio Mr. Bough Emery Higdon Victory John Pinson Hyatt Cleo Walls Red Moore Knox City Harvey Snow H. C. Brock George Harbor Ed Harbor Brownwood Bob Harbor Dublin Ibor I. R. E. Anders and Press Woolsey Homer Alexander Waco Hughton Hughes Nocona Boss Stephens Chester McLendon Fort ‘Worth George Walker D. C. Johnson Ruth Gray San Antonio Lena Gray Wayne Gossage Houston Churchill Elma Ola May Jenkins Ownwood Jessenkins W. O. Bommer Fortorth J. M. Mallwood Proctor High School Smoot

Local residents enjoy weekend visits across towns

Beattie Miss Gladys Green spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stephenson at Carbon. John Stephenson and wife of Dallas visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Anna O'Brien of Roby spent the week end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kelley of Killeen visited J. W Kelley Sunday. Curley Barton of Pioneer and Mrs. Jeston Stephenson and daughters spent the week end with Joe Land. Easter Singing Conven tion at Sand Hill Sunday drew attendees from area. Vernon Welch of Daniel Baker and Mrs. Ben Wilson of Freer visited Miss Orpha Wilson. Thurman White and Madge Carver and sons visited with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Woolsey of Knox City, and Gaston Sanders of Desdemona joined the weekend at the Moore and Robertson homes.

Gladys Green Ben Stephenson Carbon John Stephenson Dallas Anna O’brien Roby Claude Kelley Killeen Visted J. W Kelley Curley Barton Pioneer Jeston Stephenson Joe Land Sand Hill Vernon Welch Daniel Baker Ben Wilson Freer Orphan Wilson Thurman White Madge Carver S. B. Woolsey Knox City Gaston Sanders Desdemona J. H. Moore Clat Robertson Cross Plains Nora Robertson

Newburg 4 H Club Sets Monthly Thursday Meetings

The Newburg 4 H Club with about 35 members planned regular Thursday night meetings each month after County Agent N E Scudder visited to check the club roll. A program social committee and a social feature were arranged, with an event scheduled for April 23.

Newburg 4-H N. E. Scudder

Laymen Day to Highlight Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Methodist Church reports Easter services were well received and the Sunday School exceeded 200 for the first time in years due to teachers and pupils. Next Sunday features Layman's Day at eleven o clock with a planned program. The revival period prompts dismissal of Sunday evening service to encourage visiting other churches. District Conference meets in Santa Anna May 5 6 7 for mid year reports. Mr Chas Cole minister.

Our Church Santa Anna Chas. Cole

Priddy Sunday Singing Invite At Local Auditorium

A Sunday afternoon singing event will be held at the Priddy High School Auditorium inviting neighboring communities. Harbor Bells No 5 and Thankful Hearts books will be used as part of the program.

Priddy Priddy High School Thankful Hearts

C B Humphries Rites In Sipe Springs

C B Humphries 90 of Sipe Springs died March 28 after eight days of illness from paralysis. Funeral services were conducted at Sipe Springs Cemetery with Rev John Henderson officiating. He was born in Washita County Arkansas on March 2 1846.

C. B. Humphries Sipe Springs John Henderson Mr. Humphries Washita County Arkansas

Card of Thanks for C. B. Humphries Death

The Humphries family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy, flowers, and kindness during the illness, death, and burial of C. B. Humphries. Signed by Mrs. Co. B. Humphries, Will Humphries, J. B. Humphries, and W. B. Green and family.

C. B. Humphries Co. B. Humpries Will Humphries J. B. Humphries W. B. Green

Water with meals aids digestion and stomach health

A short ad claims drinking water with meals improves digestion and stomach comfort. It also touts Adlerika for gas and bloating, promising a cleansing effect on both upper and lower bowels, credited to Wm. Reese Drug Co.

Wm. Reese Drug Co

Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Promoted With Dental Ad

An old advertisement from Wm. Reese Drug Co promotes Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy claiming it heals trench mouth and sore gums. It offers a money back guarantee and mentions Kodak finishing and low-cost quality prints at Reese's.

Leto Wm. Reese Drug Co Kodak Reese's

Easter Egg Hunt At McEntires For Sunday School Groups

Mr. and Mrs. O. McEntire hosted an Easter egg hunt for the Primary Union and Junior Sunday School classes on Sunday afternoon from two to four. Prizes were awarded to Durwood Johnson, Martha Evatt, Joe John McEntire, Mary Ruth Lusk, and Travis Fernl in a bean guessing contest. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Rev. and Mrs. Frank Steele and many local families.

O. McEntire Durwood Johnson Martha Evatt Joe John McEntire Mary Ruth Lusk Travis Fernl Dauphine Ferguson Kenneth Bain Nelda Billy Parsons Bob Farquhan Joe John Wanda Sue McEntire Dale Wynelle Andress Betty Joe Violet Mary Ruth Alton Lusk Max Fay Davie

Ora B. Nichols to Represent Tarleton College

Ora B. Nichols of Comanche has been selected as one of five Tarleton College students to represent the college at the Southern Federation of College Students and Press Representatives meeting in Memphis Tennessee from April 16 to 18. Nichols serves as secretary treasurer of the Student Council.

Ora B. Nichols Tarleton Stephenville Comanche John Tarleton College Southern Federation of College Students and Press Representatives Memphis Tennessee Miss Nichols

Political Announcements for Democratic Primary

The Chief announces candidates for the July 25 1636 Democratic Primary across multiple offices including District Attorney H W Allen and Harry Flint for District Clerk Ben Wilhelm County Judge A S McCharen W T House and others such as Parker Burton Luker Rollins Armstrung Sturkie Lacy Davis Little Scott Cunningham Luker Brandt Graham Bruner and Wetzell for various precincts and positions.

H. W. Allen Harry Flentg Ben Wilhelm A. S. McCharen W. T. House D. P. Parker Hollis Burton John Reese Wid Spivey R. A. Luker B. F. Cadenhead Geo. W. Rollins E. R. Armstrong W. D. Sturkie J Lacy I. M. Davis F. L. Little H. W. Scott L. T. Cunningham Sam Lewis Clemons Luker F. T. Brandt R. L. Graham E. W Bunt) Bruner Justice Peace Precinct Geo. C. Wetzel

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Beattie 4-H Club News Deen Coun Doans Cc. B. Humpries Sipe Spgs Alene Carlton Erma Lee Imogene Stephens Martha Nell Stewart Billy Joe Merritt Harold Dorothy Bettie Sue White Frank Steele Noah Chapman Fernl Cam Bain Henry Bain Lusk Ferguson Forrest Stokes Martha Billy Evatt Othell Steele Blanche Weaver Joy Farquhan Nell Armstrong Quee J. D. Jackson Texas THE Maytag Company Newton Iowa FORD Ford Service Clark Motor CO Comanche, Texas Thedford Perry Hicks Belton Comanche County Abstract CO J. R. Eanes Comanche National Bank Elkins Tin Shop Stephenville, FT. Worth Coleman, Ballinger San Angelo Fort Worth Bowen Motor Coaches Telehone
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