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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Cam Bain spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tom McDonald at Newbury. F W Bourland of Brownwood visited Mr and Mrs J H Mc Entire. Miss Gracie Hilliard left Wednesday for a visit in Brownwood.
An herbal medicine Adleika from Reese Drug Co promises relief for gas pressure on the heart, enabling sound sleep all night by one dose. The ad warns that gas can prevent sleep on the right side and urges trying the product.
Comanche Townsend Club meets at the Court House Saturday at 2 oclock with round table talks and reports from the Eastland city rally of January 17. B F Cadenhead urges participation. Tom F Reese and family moved to Dallas where he has been an attorney for the U S Treasury Department.
The article argues the short jacket suit will dominate Spring 1986, detailing four suit types the tailored, the swagger, the boxy and dressy styles. It highlights fabric trends including mixtures, angora knits, and patterns, plus colors from grey to slate blue and navy.
TM C Hampton, former County Attorney of Comanche County, seeks the District Attorney role for the Fifty second Judicial District covering Comanche Hamilton and Corvrill Counties. He pledges to enforce liquor laws, aid under supported families, and devote effort to law enforcement if elected. Brownwood reports a new city gas plant serving 130 families after acquiring the South Brownwood plant last week.
Mrs Tom F Reese, just moved to Dallas, was feted by Mrs William C Chilton with a farewell bridge party. Four tables played, with Mrs Park Huntington winning the high trophy and Mrs L K Orgwirs taking the consolation prize. Reese received two handkerchief gifts as guests enjoyed sandwiches coffee nuts and candy.
Mrs Park Huntington hosted the Tuesday Luncheon Club meeting honoring Mrs Tom F Reese. After lunch three bridge tables competed and trophies were given to Mrs A P Cox high for the club and Mrs Vasco Lee high among guests. Mrs Reese received a gift.
Mrs. J. E. Palmer entertained the Merry Matrons Club Friday afternoon with two tables of bridge. High score honors went to Mrs. Rob Stanton, with second to Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick. A salad course was served.
A new club named S Cc. F was organized last week by Grammar School girls. Miss Emma Louise McDonald served as the first hostess, entertaining with a hike on Saturday afternoon.
Sam Lewis announces his candidacy for a second term as Commissioner of Precinct No 2. He thanks the precinct for cooperation, cites accomplishments, and pledges economical, efficient service if re-elected, asking for votes and support.
Mrs Alisse Chatman expert food specialist from Ball Glass Top Fruit Jara demonstrates using glass jars to save fresh meats. She appears on our Furniture Floor Friday and Saturday January 17 and 18 at 2 PM. Hear her lecture and taste the prepared foods. Higginbotham Bros Co.
The First State Bank of Gustine Texas presents its December 31 1935 financial condition for publication in the Comanche Chief dated January 17 1926. Assets show loans 37263.13 secured by real estate in real estate and securities 2718.87 cash 19380.70 and other resources 8008.44 Total assets 75021.70 Liabilities include capital stock 20000.00 debentures 10000.00 undivided profits 1463.19 reserves 300.00 and deposits subject to check 43091.62 outstanding cashier s checks 166.89 Total liabilities and capital 75021.70 The statement is sworn by T L Conaway President and E F Hale Cashier before N E Palmer Notary Public on January 9 1936 with directors attesting.
Mrs. Joe Tupin was able to be brought home from the German Sanitarium last Friday. Mrs. J. M. Childers and daughter Miss Faye spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moore. Mrs. Z. T. Davis is spending several days in Stanton.
Among the out of town people in Comanche for Mrs. I. T. Clemons funeral were Jim McNutt of Kinney, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Miss Mamie McNutt of Walls, Waldo Carson and Mrs. James Ming of Brownwood, and Cleve Callaway of Cross Plains, in addition to her brothers and sisters.
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