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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
7
The article notes sailors face headaches and biliousness from constipation and suggests a laxative tonic to ease symptoms. It references a lighthouse warning and claims the product clarifies digestion, improves energy, and promotes gentle bowel movement.
Sabano School released its honor roll for the just closed period. First Grade recipients include Bruce Lightfoot La Ray Martin and Juanda Shupp. Second Grade honors go to Kenneth Scott Nancy Lou Terry. Third Grade lists Charles Wayne Lightfoot Thurman Chupp Gordon Wayne Spruill Gearld Hale Gailyn Robison. Fourth Grade honors go to J M Kyle Dollie Lou Shupp Billy Faye Bauer. Fifth Grade honors go to Johnnie Mae Lightfoot Louise Lovelady.
The REA Show will be held at T. J. Williams' farm located 142 miles east of Comanche on the De Leon Highway. Organizers invite farmers and residents to view demonstrations and discuss rural electricity projects.
Mrs S M Elliott of Van Dyke was feted at a surprise birthday dinner on Sunday November 26 at the home of her daughter Mrs Henry Johnson in Fairview. Family members attended including W E Shupp Bill Phillips Hollis Gilcrest and many others from De Leon Comanche and Van Dyke. One son Floyd Elliott of Newbury was absent.
A large group of Comanche football fans attended the Texas A and M game in College Station at Thanksgiving. They watched the Aggies defeat the Longhorns 20 to 0, with local attendees including Dr and Mrs L K Ory and several others.
Mrs. J. H. Williams observed her seventy ninth birthday on November 30. A Comanche county pioneer, she was born and raised there and is the widow of the late J. H. Williams. She has eight living children, three in Comanche and five in California, who sent her a watch. The California children include Mrs. C. F. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Black, Bob Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Covart.
J H Bowman Sr was surprised Sunday November 27 by children and many friends at his Indian Creek home for an eightieth birthday celebration. His wife Mary and brother Thad helped, with attendees including R L Bowman and family of Comanche W A Bowman and wife Mervyn Bowman and family of Indian Creek, and friends Mrs Lucy Williams Mr and Mrs N F Williams and Miss Nellie Jones.
Miss Patricia Howard of Comanche was chosen president of the new All-Girl Band at North Texas State Teachers College. Miss Maidee Marshall of Comanche was elected chairman of the band social committee. Both are 1939 Comanche High School graduates and noted musicians.
Mr and Mrs J O Jones were honored with a surprise Thanksgiving supper and farewell party last Thursday. They move to Hasse after living eleven years on the farm east of Comanche. A crowd of about thirty attended and gifts were given.
The Lowrey family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy flowers and attendance at the death of their father uncle and grandfather May your reward be when the Lord shall call you too Signed by Mr and Mrs W M Lowrey Mr and Mrs J H Lowrey Mrs Roberts Mr and Mrs el Young Mr and Mrs B M Farner Mrs R L A Farner
Mrs. W. C. Cox thanks friends for their help with a friendship quilt and wishes blessings on all. The note ends with a teaser about surprising electricity demonstrations at the RBA Show.
An advertisement targets women with headaches irritability nervousness and cramps claiming functional dysmenorrhea stems from undernourishment. It promotes CARDUS to boost appetite digestion and nerve strength relieving period pain and discomfort for thousands.
The Young family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness death and burial of wife and mother Mrs W H Young. They thank everyone for floral offerings and wish others similar help in time of need from W H Young and children and siblings.
A promotional offer combines Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News at one year for 1.50 dollars. The deal targets readers in rural areas seeking agricultural coverage and timely farming updates. This bargain emphasizes affordability and steady delivery.
White's Cream Vermifuge has long been used for expelling round worms in children. Price 35c. The WM. Reese Drug Co.
Rev John Donaho and family of Oaklawn Methodist Church Dallas visited Comanche with Mr and Mrs O H Donaho during part of last week.
A brief public notice announces butter paper available at The Chief Office for purchase. Details specify location and contact for orders. The item caters to local buyers seeking affordable paper supplies.
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