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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
8
An advertisement from Service Drug Store touts Dr. Emil's Adia Tablets as a remedy for burning and gnawing stomach pains. It promises relief while allowing normal eating and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The Honorable Pat Bullock, 41, with 20 years in Texas schools as teacher and administrator, announces a strong platform public since January. He directed Rural Aid then led WPA Texas Emergency Education Program, now active statewide. he pledges practical efficient school administration benefiting children.
Mrs. C. L. Williford and family hosted guests from Gustine and De Leon. Diana Elliott visited sister Mrs. Roy Reese in Eden while Wanda Gay Whitlow stayed with J. H. Williford and family. Dona Gene Reese visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. Elliott in Eden. Nell Rogers visited sister Mrs. Elmer Bybee in Fort Worth. Hobson Williford returned from Abilene after visiting brother Carl Williford. Mrs. S. S. Barnhill and daughter spent time in Big Spring.
Beattie and Mrs. Jesse Andress of Brownfield visited relatives here this week. Lucis Faulken berry of McCauley visits Danningham and family. Attendees joined an all day singing at Sipe Springs. Mary Fields of McManey visited Snow in Halbrooks and family. Ellis G. Grubb of Rising Star preached at the Church of Christ. Baptist revival begins August 17, Methodist revival starts July 31, Church of Christ meeting begins August 7.
A sworn statement declares that the speaker was not absent during sessions, contesting claims of frequent absences. It notes that when the House moved fast on pet bills, voting was selective and under Call, with the Sergeant-at-Arms bringing in absentees.
Public notice outlines subletting and labor rules for a Texas highway contract. It sets prevailing wage rates: Skilled labor 75 cents per hour, Intermediate 45 cents, Unskilled 30 cents, with daily and hourly minimums and overtime pay. Plans available from P. R. Huntington in Comanche and the Texas State Highway Department in Austin.
Miss Mildred Garner of Rock marries Frank E. Dunnam at Cleburne on July 10. The groom, a Southwestern Petroleum salesman, will reside in Fort Worth. the couple planned a Houston move after visiting Dallas Centennial and Roch relatives.
The Chief authorizes a list of candidates for the Democratic Primary on July 25, 1656. Names cover District Attorney, County Judge, County Attorney, County Clerk, Sheriff, Representative, Tax Assessor Elector, County Treasurer, and Commissioners for Precincts 1 7 3 plus Justices of Peace and Constable for Precinct 1 with multiple nominees including H Allen W Flentge R McCharen W House H Stewart Creamer Parker Harmon Burton Reese Spivey Luker Cadenhead Rollins Patterson Armstrong Sturkie Lacy Little Scott Ed Williams Cunningham Lewis Laker Brandt Graham Bruner Wetzel McDonald Waldrop and Virgile Cash.
An advertisement cites Mrs. Cole Young of Leesville Louisiana praising Cardui for easing irregularities and pain, claiming it regulated her cycle and calmed nerves. The copy urges consulting a physician and presents Cardus as a safe relief for women.
Elm Grove Mr. and Mrs. F A Ferris and Mrs W W Smith with Arnold Hurt spent the weekend with relatives in Hood County. W G Hurt of Bronte visited his parents S D Hurt. Mr and Mrs C L Tidrow of Haskell County and Jack Tidrow of New Mexico visited relatives here last week. They spent Sunday at Lake Banes. Mr and Mrs Wayne Woolsey and family visited relatives near Board Church Sunday.
The Dionne quintuplets received a movie contract valued at $250 600 as part of their second birthday celebration. The article notes visits by local families from Sidney Talmage Brownwood Blanket Eastland and others during the period.
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