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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
9
W. P. Murphy, district manager, announced a new Watts Family of quadruplets named Glowy Hotsy Coolsy and Tico. The family will appear in ads to educate on electric service and energy use, with a Watts Family Coloring Book offered at TP&L offices. Glowy, aged over 50, leads the family in lighting and radio duties.
The Rev John W Henderson of Sipe Springs filled his monthly appointment at the Baptist Church here on Saturday and Sunday. The B Y P U was reorganized Sunday night with officers elected. A study course is planned for the week starting February 16. Residents attended a singing event at New Hope Sunday afternoon. Local families visited relatives across the area including the Boyntons and Tiner, Johnston siblings, Loudermilks, Opal Peatty, Grigsbys, and the McDaniels family with Miss Matricia. Clifford Harris visited the Democrat on Monday.
Mrs. Virginia Findley 80 mother of S C Findley and former Hasee resident died at her Jefferson home and was buried near the village Seturier in Comanche on Monday. She is survived by eight other children.
A brief ad notes that clothing improves appearance, urging readers to wear a clean pressed suit and present themselves well. The message underscores pride in personal presentation and the value of quality dry cleaning.
Court records show marriages of Alvin Welch to Bertha Starkey, Walter Dustin to Jaunn Williama, R. L. Couch to Ellen Franks, and Earl Winfrey to Lilly Holland. Births include a daughter to John and Margaret Young. A state case, State vs Pete Stone, ends with guilty plea and a $25 fine plus costs. Deeds transfer land among multiple parties with varied sums.
Gustine residents hosted and visited with Mary Ella and Ruth Gilmore of Morton and Mrs H Willingham honoring Mrs Travis Greene with a shower. Rev McGinnis family visited Brownwood and Brownwood visitors stayed Sunday. Mrs Norman Harrison will entertain honoring Mrs Truman Harris formerly Miss Coda Young with a shower. A D Pettit Jr visited parents before returning to A and M. Gustine basketball teams traveled to Star for games against Evant and Star. girls attended Dublin tournament. Gustine beat Peegpeee High School 33 to 30. Gustine lost 38 to 29 to Georgetown College freshman team. Abilene Christian College to host program Friday for local basketball fund drive.
A sermon urging careful use of speech to influence others toward good and faith, citing biblical verses about the tongue and idle words. It urges personal conversation with Jesus and reaching out to friends with timely, thoughtful words. Elvin Lowe, editor, notes a local media move when buying the Carlton Citizen.
The State of Texas requires publication notice of final account for the guardianship of A C Roberts estate. J C Roberts filed the final account and request to be discharged on February 24 1936 in Comanche County Court. Publication warns interested parties to contest by that date.
The Rippetoe Quartette will sing at the Methodist Church next Sunday evening with services starting at seven. Attendance at Church School rose from last year and a class is planned for every area. Miss Agnes Graham leads a Bible Study class each Sunday morning. Young Peoples’ Work progresses with a social and 39 in attendance from De Leon group. two De Leon youths spoke of Memphis convention trips. Chas. H. Cole invites all youths to join next Sunday. The note recalls Texas independence signing at Old Washington near Brenham, making that town Texas first capital.
A reader testimonial from Mrs. Ray Mullins of Safe Arkansas touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a remedy for constipation biliousness and the tired feeling from sluggish bowels. She notes its refreshing relief and mentions its use with Syrup of Black-Draught for children.
An advertisement urges readers to rely on Creomulsion for chest cold and bronchial irritation. It guarantees satisfaction and offers a refund if no results are seen from the first bottle. The copy warns a three days cough signals danger and promotes druggist guarantees.
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