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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

8

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family Gatherings

Britain Denny Jackson returns from Austin to visit his mother Mrs. Annie Mae Jackson while W. M. Miller recovers at home from Mineral Wells. Seymour couple Marcom Shockley attends grandmother Joanna Morris's funeral. Earle Barnes hosts relatives from Leakey and Mineral Wells and co villagers from Converse.

Eee WaenAt O S Baggett Britain Denny Jackson Austin Annie Mae Jackson W. M. Miller Mineral Wells Marcom Shockley Seymour Joanna Morris Earle

Local family visitors and travels reported

Creamer Miss Louise Mercer of Eastland spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Mercer. Mrs Bill Carpenter of Zephyr is here for an extended visit with Mrs G T Nelson and sons. Ross and Ray of Gustine were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Rob Steward. Mr and Mrs Willis Steward visited in Hamlin Saturday. They were accompanied home by Mrs Steward's mother Mrs Bud Bolton of Corcoran California who will spend a few weeks here. Mr and Mrs Arthur Adcock and family of Union spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hilton Burks. Mrs Conley Smith of Spur is here for an extended visit with her mother Mrs T K Ladd.

Louise Mercer Eastland W. A. Mercer Bill Carpenter Zephyr G. T. Nelson Ross and Ray Gustine Rob Steward Willis Steward Hamlin Arthur Adcock Union Hilton Burks Conley Smith Spur T. K. Ladd

Community Notes Show Local Visits and Gatherings

Mexico Lynn Falkner visited family in Brownwood over the weekend. Alford Jones of Edna Hill School stayed Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Will Burnice Kilgore. Kilgore kinfolk spent the weekend with Aunt Mrs Anna Lee Bettis in Dublin and grandparents in De Leon. The mattress making program drew several community participants. Wanda Nell Falkner stayed with Willie Mae Kilgore at Edna Hill Thursday night. Jence Landies left for California to visit her brother John S Sandies. General attended a basketball banquet at the Edna Hill auditorium. Thelma Jean Lowery and daughter with Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Falkner and family were in town Sunday. Miss Jo Gee visited cousin Oretha Stephens at Shiloh.

Lynn Falkner Guy Lowery Brownwood Alford Jones Edna Hill Will T.y. Burnice Kilgore Anna Lee Bettis Dublin de Leon Wanda Nell Falkner Willie Mae Kilgore Jence Landies California John S Sandies Audi Thelma Jean Ollie Falkner Jo Gee Oretha Stephens Shiloh

Mrs Birdie Stephenson and Mrs Ella Day Visit Rotan

Mrs Birdie Stephenson and her friend Mrs Ella Hudson Day of Rotan visited friends and relatives here. Several cases of chicken pox are reported in the community. Mrs Audrey Williams returned to her Fort Worth home Friday after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Stephenson.

Birdie Stephenson Ella Hudson Day Rotan Audrey Williams Fort Worth Jim Stephenson

Comanche Guests Join Dabneys for Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dabney of Comanche hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Cam Robinson and Mrs. Otis Whitehead and Mrs. Maury Harper of Martindale, Zack Bettis of Austin, and Misses Jeanette Woods and Blanche Dabney of Comanche over the weekend at the Dabney home.

Roy Dabney Comanche Cam Robinson Otis Whitehead Maury Harper Martindale Zack Bettis Austin Jeanette Woods Blanche Dabney Joe W. Dabney

Local residents make updates on homes and moves

Ruth McCorkle of Comanche visited her mother here over the weekend. Calvin Horton nears completion of his new farm home. Work on the W. J. Whitney residence is about finished. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Perdue return from California. Mr. and Mrs. Rollen repair their bought farm home. Mrs. Ruby Welch and children relocate to Sipe Springs for a new job.

Ruth McCorkle Comanche Calvin Horton W. J. Whitney Homer Perdue California Rollen Ruby Welch Sipe Springs

Local Notables Visit Family Homes in Ranger Area

Indian Mountain Mrs Clarance Files of Ranger visits her parents Mr and Mrs D M Gaines. Mrs Claudia Platt returns home from visit with Mr and Mrs G D Underwood. C H Files of Ranger came in last Saturday with Mrs Files and children. Church services at the school house were well attended at both hours.

Clarance Files Ranger D. M. Gaines Claudia Platt G. D. Underwood C. H. Files

Syrup of Black-Draught Promoted for Children

A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Black-Draught as a gentle tastier laxative for children. It claims the same principal ingredient as the famous BLACK-DRAUGHT, aiding lazy bowel muscles and promising a thorough yet mild effect with simple directions. Two sizes are offered, 50c and 25c.

Workers Conference Schedule and Speakers 1941

A detailed agenda for a March 6 1941 workers conference lists devotional periods led by Rev Kopper Rog er Smith and Rev Miles B Hays with times from 11:15 to 3:30 pm. Sessions include lunch, board meeting, a Hebrews chapter report, and inspirational address by Rev E G Gregory under Moderator Rev T N Carter.

Kopper Institution of ‘the Lord's Oun Son ‘Barrett Miles B. Hays Roger Smith J. Isham Dist J. King E. G. Gregory T. N. Carter

Local residents noted from Robert Lee Winters and De Leon visits

Mr. and Mrs. Orwell Rinfrow of Robert Lee and Mrs. Mollie Vanbibber of Winters return home after a visit. T. S. Armstrong is reported recovering from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kilgore attended a family gathering at De Leon. Wilson Summers of Camp Bowie spent the week end with home folks. Mrs. Wayne Kilgore entertained with a shower honoring Mrs. Elmo Abbey.

Orwell Rinfrow Robert Lee Mollie Vanbibber Winters T. S. Armstrong Sid Johnson A. C. Kilgore de Leon Wilson Summers Camp Bowie Wayne Kilgore Elmo Abbey

Card of Thanks from the Stepehns for Mrs B F Ste

The family of Mrs B F Ste expresses thanks to friends for thoughts deeds flowers and kindness during their days of sadness. The Stephens Children extend appreciation for support shown while their mother lay ill.

B. F Stephens

Willie Williams Returns Home From Texas Visit

Willie Williams of Dobbins Texas has returned home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Williams.

Willie Williams Dobbins Texas Jess Williams

Night Meeting Attracts Local Wholesaler and Dealers

Cr. C. Fisher, a local wholesaler, and several dealers attended an evening gathering. The event drew industry participants and focused on market conditions and regional trade opportunities.

Cr. C. Fisher

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