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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
5
Edison Hooser issues a campaign statement for the Fifty second Judicial District urging voters to judge by inner conscience. He recalls education and public service in Coryell County and pledges to lead with duty and state history imagery in Austin.
A church note by Gordon Barrett reflects on seeing God in nature and scripture, praising the Word while urging devotion. The piece mentions biblical praise, devotion, and reasoning with God, then shifts to local social updates and a special Thursday sale list with prices and names, including Howard Kilpatrick.
The Sid rey community youths gathered at the home of Duane and Lucille Andress on Thursday evening for games and refreshments. Guests included Odessa Porter, J. A. Cox, Pauline McCullough, Carl Stewart, La Fond Hellums, T. A. Ward and many others, with parents noted among attendees.
Seniors and families attend church services and church events across the region. The Brown County Epworth League plans a gathering at the local Methodist Church next Friday evening. Rev Bryant of Cisco preaches at the Presbyterian Church. A Children’s Day program is set for the Baptist Church on the Fourth Sunday in June. Visitors include Mrs Lee Rochester and her daughter from Skidmore and the Dossey family from Nacogdoches visiting relatives.
Mrs. Baron McPherson hosted a Sunday afternoon party in Energy for her son Kenneth Wayne’s third birthday. Guests enjoyed games and treats including ice cream cake and candied cherries. Attendees included Doris Cox Ronda Cox Wanda Cox Letha Marie Ann Smith Byron Smith Jr Louise Earl Howard B Kemp Joe Sid Kemp Marv Ellen Novie R C Minnie Rae McPherson Colleen Robinson Betty Jean McGlothlin Jimmie Boydston Robbie Boydston Bruce McPherson Jo Rita Freda Van Winkle.
A long list of weekend visits and travels from Dallas to Snyder Abilene and Fort Worth is recorded. Notable items include Elder John O Dowd starting a revival at the Church of Christ in June, and Miss Katherine Zellars earning a nursing diploma in Fort Worth while visiting her parents. The W M I Convention in Cisco District at Breckenridge on June 5 is noted among church activities.
Miss Alma Graviger arrived home early this week after visiting her niece Mary Lou McCuihaney in Dallas where she recently underwent an operation.
Mrs BR T Grainger and children of Shreveport spent last week here with J E Grainger and his daughters, a social visit recorded in the column.
Emmett Smith born Comanche June 10 moved to Brownwood twenty years ago to escape influence of Jim Eanes. He ran a business here until a two and a half year cardiac disorder forced retirement. Flowers were delivered to Brownwood shut ins by local Women’s Club. Smith’s wife runs a Melwood avenue grocery.
Mr and Mrs Will Peterson of Gustine spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elroy Morgan Nath Knapp was painfully injured last Monday when a young male dragged him across a rocky pasture He was treated at Hamilton but is able to be up now Mrs B A McClendon and daughter of Hamilton visited Mr and Mrs E D Howell Sunday Miss Doris Magness spent last week at Board Church with her sisters Mrs Lee Tate and Mrs Jack O Dell Mrs W D Howell received word last Thursday that her sister Mrs Arrendell of Stephen ville had died in a Houston sanitarium Mrs Howell her husband and Mr and Mrs FE D Howell attended the funeral Mrs W D Howell remained for a visit with the family Mr and Mrs Jewell Cox entertained the young people with a party Saturday night Mrs Glen Stephens of Board Church visited her parents Rev and Mrs S J Usham Monday Miss Mila Mae Middleton of Hamilton is visiting her father C R Middleton here this week
Fort Worth resident Mrs. Ben Lawson spent last week in Comanche with her mother Mrs. Dora Greene and returned home Monday with her husband Mr. Lawson who spent the weekend there.
Mrs. T. D. Parson and a large circle of relatives and friends in Stagg Creek hosted a surprise birthday dinner for T. D. Parson on Sunday. Over fifty guests attended at the Parson home with baskets of food and games providing entertainment. Notable attendees included families from Rising Star, Sidney, Merkel, Abilene, Iraan, Comanche, May, Brownwood, Coleman, and others, sharing well wishes and companionship.
Mrs. Alice Stapp 84 a longtime Sidney resident died Sunday at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Interment was in Pendergrass Cemetery with Elder Horton of the Church of Christ officiating. Born Alice Jackson in Tennessee on March 29, 1850 she and Silas Stapp raised ten children. Surviving children include Mrs. A. C. Barber A V Stapp Charlie Stapp and Mrs. John T. Roberts. She was a Church of Christ member.
Belleville resident Mrs. Maude Crafton recounts years of irregular trouble and nervous misery before trying Cardus. After half a bottle she felt improvements and continued use restored health. The ad claims thousands of women benefited and notes price at $1.
Mrs Ella Turner stayed with Mrs Lou Nelson in Gustine last week. Mrs W R Kelley visited Mrs George Purvis at Graham Chapel. Mr and Mrs Herman Graham visited Gustine friends Bolvin Holden. T V Moore family spent Sunday with Calvin McCamey at Board Church. Mr and Mrs Robert Turner of Gustine visited Charlie and Mrs Reese. Grace Moore spent Wednesday at Board Church with cousin Augusteen McCay.
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