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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1937

Page

4

Local Relatives and Visitors Listed Across Towns

Mrs Bell Norton of Hico and Celeste of Clovis New Mexico visiting Mrs Joshie Wash. Sanders, and P E Smith and family spent a weekend with Margaret Boggs who attends school in Austin. Cees Wright and daughter Stephenville visiting Boss Stephens. Mrs Brown Rambo visiting Boss Stephens. Young people attend B Y P U at Rev L D Horns home. Hughton Hughes Proctor and F S of Nocona with families visit. Mary Joe and Von Brisco of Comanche visit Glen Rose. T D Hudspeths visit Weslaco for vacation. Joshie Benson of Okl City visiting brother mayor. Marcos Pinson visiting relatives in New Mexico. J T Dixon and family visiting Kentucky, C C Smith visiting daughter in Throckmorton. Hornburg hosts social night. Jon Guyger opens a station on Highway 10. Roy Davis visits Abilene. Ore Harris and Marion of Cupula New Mexico with John Pinson.

Bell Norton Hico Celeste Clovis New Mexicro Joshie Wash. Sanders Comanche Smith Margaret Boggs Austin Cees Wright Daugher L. D. Horn Woble Laminack Robert Preddie Starkie Margaret Maxwell Croft Paul Horn Delman Rackley Freedom Pauline Smith Hughton Hughes Proctor F. 8S Nocona J. W. R and Son Jack Grand Mary Joe von Brisco Glen Rose T. D. Hudspeth Weslaco Ives Joshie Benson Ohlka City Marcos Pinson Relain New Mexico J. T. Dixon Walter Dixon Ily Kentucky C. C. Smith Johnston Throckmorton Gturkie Brownwood Hornburg Jon Guyger Proctor Roy Davis Abilene Ore Harris Marion Cupula New Mexico John Pinson

Visitors and enrollment reported in Gustine region

The article notes Sun Mae Holden visiting her sister Mrs Voss in Knox and Mrs Robert Evans visiting on Thursday. It mentions first summer session enrollment and registration activity near Gustine, with references to local families and schooling.

Sun- Mae Holden Mrs. Voss Knox Robert Evans

Local Social Roundup From Comanche and Nearby

Mr and Mrs J R Skinner and relatives visit Dallas resident Garland Galloway this week. Bunt Porter returns from Santa Anna. Adele and Marie Barnett go to Comanche on business. Earl Barnett and H Adcock visit Hamilton. Weldon Gleaton visits with her parents and Mrs Wade Porter. Wayne Caraway and family join Elmer Caraway for weekend. Home Workers Club meets with Mrs Rob McDonald and serves refreshments to a list of local ladies from Comanche Gustine and nearby towns.

J. R. Skinner Lucille Skinner Garland Galloway Dallas Bunt” Porter Santa Anna Adele Marie Barnett Comanche Earl Barnett H. Adcock Hamilton Weldon Gleaton Wade Porter Mary Caraway Thompson Orville Roberson Lee McDonald Gustine

Local visits and hospital update in Brownwood area

Cotton Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Glasgow of Mineral Wells visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Glasgow. Lonneal Guthrie spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie of Sidney. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Holman were at Lake Brownwood this week. Mrs. Steve Hilliard is in a Brownwood hospital for treatment.

Local Social Visit Casts Light on Weekend Gatherings

Beattie Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stephenson of Carbon attended singing here. Mr. and Mrs. Wellbourne of Brownwood visited Mr. and Mrs. Watt Hornburg Sunday. Mr. Kelley from Denton spent the week end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Horton of Comanche attended singing here. Miss Pauline McMillian of Eastland visited Miss Ear len Horton. Sunday School will be held at the Church of Christ here Sunday. Dinner will be served on the ground. Singing will be held until four o'clock Sunday afternoon when A. C. Nance, minister of the Church of Christ, will deliver a sermon.

Ben Stephenson Carbon Wellbourne Brownwood Watt Hornburg Kelley Denton Cecil Horton Comanche Pauline McMillian Eastland Earlene Horton Church of Christ A. C. Nance

Local notices and visits brighten Edna Hill area

Edna Hill crops thrive after recent rains. Miss Margaret Dieghorn returns to Texas from Alabama to settle here. B G Loveless attends A&M College summer session. John Mason moves to Hollywood. Bill Salyer visits Delma Bruner. Americ held on the creek near Wilson with a large crowd. Laura King visits Mildred Higginbotham. Mr and Mrs Inez Wells visit home folks. Tom Hodge seeks work in New York. De Sawyer from Louisville visits locally. Mr and Mrs T H Sawyer visit John Decker and Bunt Bruner families. Wayne Bruner and family and others visit Ruby Salyer. Ice cream supper planned for June 25. Public peace noted on Sunday morning.

Margaret Dieghorn Texas Alabama B. G. Loveless A. & M. College John Mason Hollywood California Bill Salyer Delma Bruner Americ Wilson Laura King Mildred Higginbotham Inez Wells Tom Hodge New York de Sawyer Steamnanes Wone DeWitt Robert Dale Pauline Ruby Salyer

Local Business Session Attended by Notable Ladies

June meeting lists Mesdames G F Caraway Barton McPherson Other Kemp Jewel Cox Henry Williams Luther McGlothlin R C Boydston W Magness J Trimble Gan Cates and E Hayes. Misses Gertrude Doris Magness Jim Marjorie McPherson Dixie Baskin Louise Kemp Earline Caraway Maxine McGlothlin Minnie Rae McPherson Coullen Robinson Mary Ellen McPherson attended.

Stlunaonet Dixie Baskin Louise Kemp Earline Caraway Maxine McGiothlin Minnie Rae McPherson Coullen Robinson Mary Ellen McPherson

E. B. McMillan Honored With Birthday Dinner

A June 11 dinner honored E. B. McMillan of Beattie on his eighty second birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ross McMillan and family Beattie Mr. and Mrs. Martin McMillan and children May Clifford McMillan and family Putnam Mr. and Mrs. Exal McMillan Pioneer Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Underwood and J. A. Underwood and family and C. W. Fowler and family Beattie plus Charlie Waltrip and R. C. Dickey De Leon.

E. B. McMillan Beattie Ross McMillan Martin McMillan May Clifford McMillan Putnam Exal McMillan Pioneer Andrew Underwood J. A. Underwood C. W. Fowler Beattia Charlie Waltrip R. C. Dickey de Leon

Mrs Hood Entertains With Party Thrusday

A large circle of friends gathered for a party honoring Mrs Milton Rush. Quilting and conversation provided entertainment. Refreshments of cake and punch were served by multiple hosts to a long list of attendees including Mrs J G Hood and Mrs Lula Boyd.

Milton Rush Jessie Chambers Eva L. Hood Oleta Jamnita Donaldson J. G. Hood J. Z. May Lula Boyd Gladys Boyd Will May J. H. Jaynes Henry Drennan W. B. Donaldson

Long Texas contract section seeks recognition elsewhere

Commission and San Saba area legislators in Austin announced a long string of contracts last week. The Texas section is described as drawing little recognition, resembling more a New Mexico scene than Texas in attention.

San Saba Austin Texas New Mexico

Wedding Shower Honoring Mr and Mrs Clifton Donaldson

Friends and relatives from Stage Creek and nearby communities gathered June 9 at the Jaynes home to honor newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Donaldson. Music and songs filled the evening as petals floated, a decorated float carried gifts, and a toast was offered to the couple.

Stage Creek Gap Sidney Bibb Sipe Springs J. H. Jaynes Clifton Donaldson Mervin Coker H. E. la Roque Ory Grigsby Marie Grigsby Eva L. Hood Lucille Johnnie Faye Guthrie Doris Francis Allan Harley Owens Eva Hood Pete Linder Howard Drennan Mary Jo la Roque J. C. Drennan Mrs. Donaldson

Miss Glasgow Hosts Cotton Grove Friends Saturday Night

Miss Merle Glasgow entertained many Cotton Grove residents Saturday night with an ice cream supper. After games guests were served, including Mr. and Mrs Kine and sons and other locals.

Merle Glasgow Cotton Grove Kine and Sons Mirs L. L Howell Fatsuily Nan Mary Bob Holman Bernel Godfrey Myrtie Blackmon J. G. Glasgow S. O. Milter W. F. Robinson Louise Shanks

John Wilson of Van Dyke Honored on Father's Day

The Wilson family hosted a Father's Day dinner at John Wilson's Van Dyke home with a noon basket lunch ice cream and cake. Attendees included family members from Van Dyke Suez Comanche and nearby homes and invited relatives.

John Wilson OF van Dyke John Wilson Bobbie Wilson Suez Homer Norwood Comanche Linc. Jos Wilson Jos Wilson Dewey Reese Lemuel Griffith Earl Griffith Valis Davenport

Creamer Correspondent Reports Quiet Strategy Shift

The Creamer correspondent notes pressure on farmers as late cotton worries persist but suggests a new plan to stay calm and go fishing.

Creamer

Chief and Semi Weekly Farm News Offer

A promotional note offers the Chief and Semi Weekly Farm News together for one year at a total price of $1.50. The brief typo confirms a combined subscription deal.

Mrs Tom Holmsley Hosts Tuesday Club Bridge Party

Mrs Tom Holmsley entertained the Tuesday Club and guests at her North Main Street East home with five tables of bridge. High score trophy went to Mrs Lionel Slider and guest prize to Mrs Charlie Gray. Table favors to Mrs A P Cox, Mrs E D Cox, Mrs Homer Palmer, and Mrs Walter Durham. A salad course followed.

Tom Holmsley North Main Street Lionel Slider Charlie Gray A. P. Cox E. D. Cox Homer Palmer Walter Durham

Mrs. L. K. Ory Hosts Friday Club Bridge Party

Mrs. L. K. Ory entertained Friday Club members and guests at her East Second Street home with four tables of bridge. Floral decorations created a pleasant setting. High score trophies went to Mrs. J. E. Palmer among members and to Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick among guests. A delicious salad course was served.

Six legged foe in humans dubbed red harvest mite danger

The passage describes a six legged creature that invades the human body through the toenails, identified as a harvest mite or red bug. It explains its life stage, how it infests by digging in for life, and how it is killed with kerosene oil or grease. It notes the different names chiggers and trombidium, touching on affected populations and settings in Louisiana and Cuba.

Louisiana Cuba

Jefferson Dies Quietly at Monticello on July Fourth

In retirement Thomas Jefferson sought Monticello as his final home. He fell ill on June 26, 1626, at 83, lingered until July 4, and on his deathbed asked what day it was before smiling and passing away.

Thomas Jefferson Monticello Jefferson

Hanson Plans Early Planting For Summer Produce

Mr Hanson travels to west Texas with roasting ears from five acres of tomatoes and 20 acres of Black Diamond melons plus 10 acres to be planted later. He expects ripe watermelons by June 20 and began planting Feb 22 and March 22 after cold setbacks. Early vines are aimed as June and early July money makers.

Warmed Attic Storage Keeps Canned Goods Fresh

Mrs. Johnnie Shirley of San Jacinto County built a storage area in a 9 by 7 foot side room. She ceiled overhead and sides and installed seven shelves on two walls, creating 112 feet of storage. Ventilated shelves use three pieces of 1 by 4 lumber spaced for airflow to reduce rust and help cool the space in summer.

Johnnie Shirley San Jacinto County

Delicious Home Frozen Creams Ad Offer

Dixie Palace promotes a selection of a dozen flavors and invites customers to try a quart today with a focus on home frozen creams.

Dixie Palace

Campus slang and courtin hall lingo at Tex Christian U

A student defines campus slang terms used by Tex Christian University students. Terms include goon for co ed, squaw for girl, courtin hall as library, scratch meaning to retreat, puff for studious boy, truckin to dances, queen for pretty girl, hear beat for an average looker, pig for prude, steadies for boyfriends, choice for good looking boys, rat for disliked boys, chump for lovesick, and screwball for outcasts.

Tex Christian University T. C. U. Parlandt

Hen wanders into Wellington jewelry shop eyeing work bench

A stray hen wandered into the E. B. Roser jewelry store in Wellington Kansas and fixed its gaze on the work bench, creating a curious scene for bystanders and possibly delaying service.

E. B. Roser Wellington Kan

Texas tourism ranks second to oil in state economy

The Texas Planning Board reports oil topped the state’s economy last year with about 450 million dollars in value, followed by tourism at 446 million, with other sectors including agriculture and cotton contributing smaller amounts.

Texas Texa Planning Board

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Baggett Turner Brea New Yo County Plymouth Auto Parts Comanche, Texas Edna Hill Yodora Ibham Mrs. Hood Miss Glasgow Mrs Entertains L. K. Ory Public Works Administration Westinghouse Gail Eltos Mark
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