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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
2
A composite weekly page reports on subscriptions, politics, school buses, real estate, and local opinions. It notes Lordly quotes, farm finance plans, and a humorous tale, plus social visits and residents traveling or visiting relatives across nearby towns.
The Kinsey family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy, flowers, and support after the death and burial of Elbert George Kinsey. They also thank the doctors and nurses at Blackwell Sanitarium for their care during his illness.
A Virginia family praises Thedford's Black-Draught for dizziness and headaches caused by constipation. Mr. G. W. Holley of St. Paul says it is the best remedy, and they now give their children syrup of Black-Draught as a laxative for colds and minor stomach ailments.
Court House News records several marriages from early August with officiants listed. Eddy Norris wed Estha Romans in Mullin, Deward Burk tied to Joyce Foster in Sipe Springs, C W Parrish married Clara Belle Holt in Graham, and J W Livingston wedded Lil Henay Dupree in Sidney. Deeds show transfers in De Leon, Comanche, and Lampasas counties with various sums and parcels described.
In the harmony of a candidate gathering Friday night, residents of the vicinity cheered the Bean couple recently married. Local women Gladys Witten and Rena Owen returned from Dallas after attending the Texas Centennial with Mrs. R. S. Park and Mrs. Owen Cash. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Gore visited Mercer Gap with T. N. Williams and family. Mesdames Wilhelm and Owen with Miss Owen visited Mrs. S. J Witten at Turkey Peak. Mrs. T. M. Edwards of Comanche spent part of last week with her son Z. T. Edwards and family.
Sipe Springs Miss Martha Rhea Hill attended an Epworth League Encampment at Glen Rose. Miss Thelma Rachels stayed with aunt Mrs. Bill Vernon near Rising Star while a faculty member Mrs. Evans moved here last week.
Roch Whitfield and Ola Whitfield spent Sunday with the Stephens family in Green's Creek. W. H. Brown and Bud Brown visited Hall households of the Browns. Wade George and daughter stayed with M. L. Doggett near De Leon after Saturday night. S. F. Kinnard Beatrice and Cyrus Dee visit relatives in Wichita Falls. Lee Wolfe family moved to De Leon. C. B. Garner visiting relatives in East Texas.
A Brownwood notice highlights Cheapskate Chandler's Cheapern's offering auto parts at lower prices. The listing emphasizes value and local storefront presence.
Sidney visitors Lola D Harris Pauline and La Fond Hellums of Comanche and Joy Farquhar with Will H Jones spent Sunday night in Rising Star. Lena L Jones visits daughter in Dallas. Tant Walker family from Ralls New Mexico stop by. Ernest Steele family from Brownwood attend Steele reunion. Audie Lee Austin of Blanket visits grandparents Stailey. Ray Caffey of El Paso visits parents. Infant daughter of Ewell Foster of Brownwood funeral held. Bessie Lee Rollins returns to Sudan after visiting Bagley grandmother. Katherine McCarthy of Abilene visits McCarthy family. La Verne Farquhar Gorman and Frances Hunt Corpus Christi visit Farquhar. Boyd Houtz and the rest of the family...
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