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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
9
The Comanche Chief notes Hampton Floral Co. mentioned in the December 4, 1936 issue. Cullen and Julia Campbell of San Marcos visit during holidays. Local residents Bobbie Moring Bergin Bettie Mae and Belva Tatum from Howard Payne join Thanksgiving at home. Alvin Sigman and Miss Effie Stevens visit sister Mrs W O Clark at Edna Hill. Mr and Mrs Day Brandt of Juan Marcos spend holidays here.
An old advertisement touts Cardus as aid for appetite digestion and nervous fatigue, claiming widespread mother to daughter endorsements over fifty years. Local notes mention numerous residents visiting relatives and attending events, including Thanksgiving family gatherings and teachers convention in Fort Worth.
Bargains in meat everyday with cash savings promoted by Renfro's Market. Also advertises hosiery mileage with Air Raids at 79 cents and 1 dollar and mentions Service Drug Store.
A lengthy fall gathering notes visitors from Waco El Paso Dallas and Fort Worth joining Macksville families for Thanksgiving. Families such as the Loves Marshalls Skinner Caraway Wilmoths and Harrisons appear in multiple households. A death Mrs. Hale aged over 80 is reported with burial in Putnam. The Home Workers Club met with new member Doris Kates and several local families welcomed new arrivals Abe Kates and Frank Green.
A memorial poem by Mrs Roy Hester Rochester Texas praising J M Carmack as a generous friend who helped others and urged loved ones to pursue the narrow path. The verse reflects faith and condolence with a closing ad for Try Airmaids and Careyized Smoke Salt at Brightman and Son.
The State of Texas commands publication once weekly for ten days in Comanche County newspapers. J W Clark as guardian seeks final account approval for Sallie Clark insane. court hearing set for December 21 1936 at Comanche County Court. Interested parties must appear and answer. Writ to be returned with execution details.
An advertisement touts Leto's Pyor Rhea Remedy as the sole bottle needed to treat sore bleeding gums. It promises a money back guarantee through druggists if the customer is not satisfied.
Wilson and Clyde Roberson family spent Sunday night with Clyde’s parents. Glen Williamson of N. T. 8S. T. C. visited his parents. Red Springer and Helen Munselle visited. Pierce Munselle spent Saturday with Sam and Royce Box. Box family visited the Bruner home. Doc Kerley and Frank Roberson took a business trip to Comanche. Berta Turnbow stayed with Vida and Byrle Wiggins. Mrs. W. A. Springer visited New Mexico. Mrs. Seaborn Martin spent weekend in Lingleville with her Roch Community husband and is a 1935 Comyn High School graduate. The Cox couple plan to live in the Roch community. Benny Ford, John Tarleton College student, built a 350-piece wood lamp and aims for a grandfather clock next.
Miss Lavada Chandlar married Hollis Cox of Roch on Thanksgiving Day. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Hubert Chandlar. Groom son of Mr and Mrs O H Cox of the Roch Community and a 1930 Comyn High School graduate. Mrs Cox is daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Chandlar.
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