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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
4
The Beene family reunion at Lake Eanes drew over 100 attendees this year with about thirty Rudd family members joining. Relatives from outside Comanche County, some more than 200 miles away, traveled to the first Sunday event featuring a picnic, reminiscences, and a swim at the Lake Eanes Swimming Pool.
The Gore family expresses heartfelt thanks for the beautiful floral offerings and words of sympathy after the loss of their son and brother. Special thanks are extended to the Fire Boys and Dr. Kenneth Ory for their faithful service and prayers.
About fifty Nabers family members gathered at Lake Eanes on July 4 for the fifth annual reunion. Statistics recorded since last year show two deaths, two marriages, and one birth, marking a net gain of one. The gathering continues its yearly July 4th tradition at Lake Eanes.
Harry Flentge, candidate for District Attorney, will speak in Sidney at 4 30 p m July 15. The address time was changed from 8 p m on the same date, a modification announced after the paper's first section was printed.
Charles Yarbrough announces a new fruit and vegetable store on the east side of Comanche's square, in the building one door south of Tot Cunningham's Barber Shop. He plans to buy and sell produce at reasonable prices and invites local business.
A Virginia reader praises Thedford's Black-Draught as effective for dizziness and headache caused by constipation. The ad claims wide use and popularity with millions of packages sold and suggests its use for children as a laxative for colds and minor ailments.
Mrs Howard Kilpatrick hosted a piano recital at her home on Tuesday evening. Miss Ruth Adele Moore performed ten pieces and Miss Francis Evelyn Durham played twenty pieces including works by Chopin Haydn Beethoven Warner Mozart and Paderewski.
The Professional 42 Club lost to the Amateur Club in a Thursday night playoff at the Everidge residence after 13 games. Amateurs led 10 to 3 in Table 2 and 10 to 3 in Table 1, with Brannon Everidge and Eaton Dellis among the players. A rematch was promised later.
Medford Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Jack Stephens of Comanche married Louise Luckie of San Antonio in a Plaza Hotel ceremony officiated by Rev Timmins. Guests included Mr and Mrs John E Hoff and Mr and Mrs Walter Montgomery. A reception followed at St Anthony Hotel before the couple's trip to Corpus Christi Monterey Mexico and Dallas on the way to their San Antonio home.
Mrs. Aaron Little of Comanche County recalls she has read the Chief every Friday since its first issue. Her father Fletcher Neely was among the initial subscribers, marking the Little family as early pioneers in this Texas region.
Mrs John B Chilton entertained at her home hosting the Friday Club on June 26 and the Tuesday Club on June 36. Six tables for games at both events with high scores awarded to Mrs Bob Stanton and Mrs Homer McDonald. Refreshments of ice cream cake and olives served. out of town guests included Mrs Elmo Sleight and Mrs W Sweatman.
An advertisement recounts a woman’s claim that Cardus relieved irregular pain and nervousness from poor nourishment. It asserts Cardus can bring relief and regularity, urging readers to consult a physician and try the remedy.
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