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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
8
Little Miss Elizabeth McCrary entertained several of her young friends Saturday evening in honor of her eighth birthday. The children enjoyed games after being served pineapple cream and cake.
Mrs. May Burks hosted a farewell breakfast Wednesday for her daughter Miss Estin Burks who left that afternoon to begin a school post in Gallup New Mexico. Attending were Miss Glenyth Kearby Miss Thalia Kearby Mary Granger Lucille Hogan Faye Estin Burks and Mrs Straub of California plus Mrs Sanner and Mrs Burks.
Mrs. R G Armstrong entertained a few friends on Saturday evening in honor of Lieutenant Gardner who departed Sunday for Fort Morgan Mobile Alabama. Music and dancing concluded with ice cream and cake served to Misses Dell Wilson Louise Scurry Marion Waring Golda McCollum Louise Gardiner and to Messrs James Gardiner John D Waring Dick Armstrong and Lieutenant Gardiner and Mesdames Waring Holman and Gardiner.
Mr and Mrs Geo Montgomery entertained with a dance last Friday evening. Enchanting music was furnished by Roy Pope and Miss Jennie Blue Tunnell. Guests included Stella Hicks Ruth Hamilton Nellie Eanes Sallie Bryson Minnie Slack Annie Lee Alexander Jeffie Thomas Lizzie Rogers Bryan Byron Grainger W D Lane Ernest Queen Chas McCollum Elmo Montgomery Chessee Goleman and Lieutenant Hug Clarke.
A 5600 Party from 3 to 7 Monday evening as the Burks entertain a guest list of ladies in honor of Dell of Portales.
Fourteen girls from Portales and Dallas gathered for an afternoon of 500 with Dell Wilson as winner and Marion Waring earning consolation. Annie Lee Alexander received the guest prize. Refreshments included iced watermelon and a lively program of songs and dances before sunset.
The first West No 1 Sewing Club meeting was held at Mrs. Frank Pulliam’s home with Mrs. G. R. Hart elected as teacher. Members joining included Mrs. W. Hamilton and others. next meeting set for Sept 5 at Mrs. Hart’s home. The club aims to sew weekly for the American soldiers in France and will not serve refreshments.
Mrs A M Neals Sunday school class enjoyed a two day camping and swimming trip to Lauder milk's tank near Downing. The group included Linnie Coleman Thelma Coleman Alma Atwood Ernestine Atwood Sarah Thomas Dudley Hicks Laura Mary Chilton Mary Lee Caden head Lorene Ferrill Evelyn Neal Jefferson Roy McPherson Jim Clark Ira Clemons Vasco Lee and chaperon Mrs Neal. They returned Wednesday afternoon after a memorable excursion. Visit Higginbothams Ladies Ready-to-wear for coats and coat suits.
Hugh Burks and Miss Ella Rine art. Clarence L. Mahon and Miss Le na Tarrance. H. M. Morgan and Miss Jennie Kirkland.
The Corset department gains new staff in Warner's Rust Proof line Madame Grace and Red Ferns at Higginbotham's. The addition aims to boost appeal with attractive new items and expert service.
Numerous residents and visitors travel between Comanche and Dallas Plano Waco Fort Worth San Angelo and other towns. The notes mention Miss Rebecca Hill, Jim Haynes, Claude Kemp, Berta Kelley and many others visiting relatives, taking jobs, or returning from trips, with several men entering banking or teaching positions and a state university attendance noted. A West Texas irrigation project and Fort Stockton area are described along with Alpine trips and mountain fishing.
S F Stapp of Comanche, a retired farmer, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back pains and nocturnal kidney secretions, restoring regular kidney function. The ad notes the product costs 60 cents at dealers, and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Rowland's 5 and 10 Cent Store announces arrival of a large bargain lot with prices cut 20 to 30 percent. The store promises cash sales to all and aims to deliver pleasing service while expanding bargain goods for customers.
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