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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
6
Mrs. Bob McFarland aged 30 formerly Miss Charisse Trippe Reid died August 1 in a Washington hospital. She was the daughter of Virgil Reid former Comanche attorney. Fea Se wees secured a two year share Wash her.
Macksville residents Earl Barriett and wife and sons visited relatives near Spurlin Friday evening. Community members attended the Indian Gap Picnic held with them.
August 13 notes describe the Gressett Vineyard reunion at Lake Eanes with several relatives visiting from Hermleigh and Kress. Rev. Steel of Sidney preached at the Baptist Church. Also mentioned are visits by Neta Jean Gressett from Gor fmndn and various local family gatherings with Lloyds, Woolseys, and Sledges, plus De Leon Watermelon and Peach Festival attendance and Nordell Lloyd’s visit with Jack Smith of Comanche.
Gustine hosts the Hayes and Johnston reunions at Gustine Park and Lake Banes. Families including Davis, Daniels, Call, and Smoot visit relatives in Abilene, San Saba, Co manche and Dublin. Local revival ends Sunday and F F A boys depart for a Galveston trip. A community softball team forms among local girls.
A surprise birthday dinner honored R. W. Neal known as Uncle Reese for his 79th birthday at his Sidney area home. Attendees included Miss Iva Baxter Joye Parquhar Hazel Johnson Billie Swearengin and several local couples honoring the Sidney pioneers amid greetings from friends.
Miss Winfred McWhirter served as bride’s attendant at a Sunday ceremony for Miss Foster daughter of W F Foster of Sipe Springs. Ells Huffstutter was best man. The couple plans to reside in Comanche where Robertson works in the Tax Collector’s office after a West Texas wedding trip.
Miss Eulah Keith visits sister in Stephenville while Nallie Cox of Fort Worth stays with Cox parents. Women’s Club met August 5 with three quilts completed and forty visitors noted. Visitors present at Magness home include Killingsworth, Roger Magness group from Overton, Odell from Comanche, and Middleton family. Wilda McGlothlin of Brownwood visits parents, Cyril Irby of Sidney and Frankie Trimble of Proctor visit, and Jim Trimble family visits Fort Worth relatives.
For nearly a century Black-Draught has helped provide prompt relief from constipation. Thousands of men and women rely on it and feel work easier and life pleasanter when they are well.
Readable fragments indicate Portland area figures linked to Baylor University are housed in the Judge Baylor rooms at the institution. The text references a naming connection and a formal address involving Westin and Ro and related individuals.
Hotel advertisement notes advance notice for meals and features tidy beds and rooms at reasonable rates. Includes name Mc Kinzie Wove and references a hotel setting with informal promotional tone.
A note from Ottie Cox of Sidney invites all to attend lessons at Eee Gore Mune School in Seyeine. The message emphasizes inclusivity and broad participation in instrumental training.
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