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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1936

Page

5

Society Honors Tom Dick Major in Brownwood Gathering

Tom Dick Major, who moved to Brownwood on Monday, was honored by friends at a Saturday afternoon event hosted by his cousin Bill Wilkerson and his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson. Guests played games and the honoree received parting gifts. refreshments followed for attendees including Joe Waring, Jimmie Carpenter, Harold Ray Burks, George F. Walker, Thomas Start, Ray Little, Bill Wilkerson, Jerry Shelton, Billie Clemons, Myrtle Lou Hasley, Nancy Jo Wilkerson, Ruth Adele Moore, Billy Jo Barnes, Mattis McDaniel, Joe Park Huntington, and Mary Catherine Ory.

Tom Dick Major Brownwood Bill Wilkerson J. C. Wilkerson Joe Waring Jimmie Carpenter Harold Ray Burks George F. Walker Thomas Start Ray Little Jerry Shelton Billie Clemons Myrtle Lou Hasley Nancy Jo Wilkerson Ruth Adele Moore Billy Jo Barnes Mattis McDaniel Joe Park Huntington Mary Catherine Ory

Miss Ruby Williams Honored On Birthday

Miss Ruby Williams was honored on her sixteenth birthday with an all night party by her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams. A Mexican dinner was served at six followed by individual date pies and tea at midnight. Rain at three in the morning did not dampen a marshmallow roast with popcorn balls. Guests included Alma Jean Wilkersons Ellen Anthony Roy Esmond Wallace Pollyanna Speed Mary Louise Rayborn Rebecca Isham Nona Lee Marshall and Georgia Belle Johnson.

Ruby Williams

Mrs J B Chilton Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Night

Mrs. J. B. Chilton hosted the Tuesday Club and guests at five bridge tables. High scores went to Mrs. Bob Stanton among club members and to Mrs. John Cunningham among guests. Honor guest Mrs. T. F. Smalling of Pampa was presented a gift. A salad course was served.

J. B. Chilton Bob Stanton John Cunningham T. F. Smalling Pampa

Miss Cameron Is Honored Friday Shower Held

Beatrice Babe Cameron member of John Reese's Bible Class was honored with a miscellaneous shower in the Baptist Church basement last Friday. A Valentine motif appeared in decorations and games directed by Mrs. Aaron Massingill. About forty five attended.

Beatrice Babe) Cameron Il. Wiliams Fort Worth John Reese The Baptist Church Aaron Massingill

Men Entertain Wives With Oyster Supper at Church

The Young Married People's Class of the Methodist Church held an oyster supper in the basement of the church on Thursday evening. Men prepared and served fried oysters, celery, chips, pickles, olives, coffee, and cocoa. Guests included Rev and Mrs Charles H Cole, Mr and Mrs Ewell Arthur, Mr and Mrs A S Mearse, Mr and Mrs J C Biggs, Mr and Mrs Ben Wilhelm, Mrs Lois Maddox, and Mr and Mrs Pete Love.

Methodist Church Charles H. Cole Ewell Arthur A. S. Mearse J. C

Mrs. A. P. Cox Hosts Luncheon Club Gathering

Mrs A P Cox entertained the Tuesday Wun'chon Club at her West Comanche home with a delicious luncheon. After games, Mrs Jack Moore was revealed as high scorer and received a lovely gift.

A. P. Cox West Comanche Jack Moore

Bramlette Hosts Saturday Bridge Party At Home

Mrs. J. D. Bramlette entertained Saturday with a bridge party. Three tables were in play, with Mrs. Lionel Slider taking the high score trophy and Mrs. R. K. Shelton winning the prize for the cut.

J. D. Bramlette Lionel Slider R. K. Shelton

Saturdays Specials at Bowers Fruit Stand Ad

Local notice lists prices for bananas, apples, oranges, grapefruit and onions at Bowers Fruit Stand for Saturday. Includes 2 for 5c grapefruits and 3 lbs onions for 10c, sweet potatoes 2c per lb, onion plants 7 for 25c, plus calendar call.

Bowers Lewis Fowers Itp

Comanche area social notes include many weekend visits

Local residents and visitors span Stephenville to Dallas as families travel for weekends and holidays. Bright spots include Mr. and Mrs. Garland Turner visiting Comanche with children, transfers and duty changes abroad, hospital visits, and relatives converging from Brownwood, Dallas, Beeville, and Austin. A newborn died shortly after birth in Wink.

Rexall Birthday Sale Offers 10 New Chevrolets

Reese Drug Co announces a birthday sale with 10 new Chevrolets and $3000 in cash prizes to be given away. Entry blanks available at the store, no purchase required.

Rexall Reese Drug Co

Local visits noted in Big Spring and area

De Leon residents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Irwin visited in Big Spring last week. Rev. A. R. Watson returned from a visit with his son in Newton. Mrs. John Reese of Comanche was here last week for the Texas centennial highway beautification program. John Carl Haskins of Durant Oklahoma visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Haskins. S. C. Findley of Brownwood was a business visitor here last week.

A. R. Watson Newton John Reese Comanche John Carl Haskins Durant Okla N. T. Haskins S. C. Findley Brownwood

Ike Phifer's Station Ad Prompting Local Fuel Offers

A vintage ad for Ike Phifer's Service Station promoting Octane Gasoline Lube Oil and Kerosene for retail and wholesale includes Napa branding and local fuel services, reflecting mid-century station commerce.

Ike Phifer Napatha

Max Newman Rushed to Government Hospital After Heart Attack

The People’s Store manager Max Newman was rushed to Government Hospital at Legion Texas Tuesday morning after a serious heart attack Monday night. Reports say he was resting well as of yesterday and improving.

Max Newman Peoples Government Hospital Legion, Texas Newman

Free Cardus Calendars Available From Sutton Dudley

Free calendars offered by Sutton Dudley. Call for yours at the drugstore.

Suttom Dudley Cardus Sutton Dudley

Services at Hasse Methodist Church Sunday

R L Bowman invites a full attendance at Hasse Methodist Church for Sunday services to plan the year’s work. Also Rexall Birthday Sale offers 10 new Chevrolets and 3000 dollars in cash prizes with no entry cost from Reese Drug Co.

Comanche R. L. Bowman

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Miss Cameron Garland Turner Stephenville C. W Williams Guy Ruth A. M. Ruth New London E. Major Tommy Dick O. H. Donaho Dallas Howard Fox Frank Norris Arden Lewis Cleburne Jess F. McCullough Gayle McCullough Verdelle Marshall Mineralers Elton McCullough Oran Clark Mabel Dillard Beeville C. L. Smith E. H. Jones Nee Misa Golden Jones Bryant Mallow Jack Fryar Perry Prothers Pallinger Weldon Webb Rangers D. C. Bailey Maurice Durham H. Jack Smith Porter Franks Gus Frozzard Nadine Keith John Tarleton College Gustine Ousley Huddleston Childress Hill Huddleston Joe Wagner, Jr Pear Valley Ed Sanders Vis San Antonio J. I. Jackson D. D. Jackson Jake Durham George Hulsey Place Claude Cox T. E. Major Catherine Eanes Texas Weldon Pannell Austin Wade Kendrick H. C. Mitchell Fdna Glenn McNatt EK. E. McNatt Gracie Hilliard J. E. (Shorty) McCain Wink J. A. Morrow Rotan O. Handley Morrow John Handley Lamesa Handley William C. Chilton Miami Florida Charles Hoffman Dalas Clyde House Clyde, Jr Tom House Car de Leon Mrs Cecil Irwin Big Spring Ernest Huff Jewelry Co Wilhelm’s Baber Peoples’ Store South Side Square Comanche, Texas Hasse Chum AJAX Winesap Apples Texas Oranges Heinz Decker Iona Geo. M. Dillin Dillin Produce R. R. McDonald Dillin Produce CO Gille’s Hatchery
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