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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1931
Page
3
A testimonial ad touts Tanlac as a cure for digestive woes headaches dizziness and fatigue. It features Daniel Vinciguerra of Philadelphia praising improved sleep nerves and absence of dizzy spells after using Tanlac and offers a money back guarantee with a bottle priced under two cents a dose.
Howard Kilpatrick advertises Binder Canvas 1 offering canvas repair services and sales of replacement material. Shoppers are urged to request current prices for buying new canvas.
A garbled medical note outlines persistent back and leg pain with rising fatigue. It mentions possible causes including activity, irritation, and acid conditions, and references circulation and sleep as related factors.
Elm Grove residents recount a string of weekend and Sunday visits across nearby towns including Sidney Blanket and Taylors Chapel. Families such as the Smith Reid Hurt Flippo Woolsey True Love Hart and Teague share time with relatives as travel patterns surface.
The Robinson Springs column notes visits by Miss Jewell Spruill A H Hodges and Miss LaJoyce Macon to family homes. Several Sunday gatherings include Miss Lucille Key and Janice Key both from De Leon visiting, and a singing convention slated for next Sunday. The Robinson Springs baseball team defeated Marton Valley 14 to 6 and local families spent weekends in Huckaby Stephenville Breckenridge and Lingleville.
On Comanche Route 2 Iva E. Geye Ava Lee Glasgow H J R Gille and J M Gilliam will receive a family pass to the Ritz on Monday May 4th.
An old advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a preventive worm treatment for children. It claims signals of worm infestation appear in teeth grinding, poor appetite, tummy pains, and itchy noses or fingers, urging purchase for 50c per bottle from Paris Smith.
A community pageant titled The Eighteen Carat Boat will be staged in Beattie High School Auditorium on Tuesday night May 5 1981. Cast includes Daisy Bell sponsor Bud Lois Pilcher Alice Bisnette hostess Lorraine Rogers Cora housekeeper Euna Fern Green Charles chauffeur Rex McGinnis Billy Kerns student Irel Ferguson Kitty Darling Bessie Johnson Sparks Mildred Nelson Harry Carter Bud Maine cousin Ben Land Lynne Bisnette Alice’s father Herrell Kelley Raymond Barkville mysterious suitor Paul Fisher Anna maid Gayle Teague Jack Merry Alice’s choice Avery Stephenson.
Mrs. W. P. Hunt and daughter Patsy Jean of Brownwood visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. L. McCamey. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hall and family visit brother Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark. Mr. and Mrs. C G C Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. R E Nance visit Mr. and Mrs. Troy Wright. Merlin Stanton and Mrs. Stanton called to Throckmorton for the death of Athlee Dunlap.
Mrs. W. L. Hamilton reports J. A. Stevens and wife of Lamkin observe 58 years since their 1882 marriage to Miss Liza Davis. The couple, with 10 children, 27 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren, share Civil War memories of Uncle Jim Stevens, a former Confederate soldier.
The Comanche High School Home Economics Class will present a style show in the school auditorium Tuesday morning May 5 at 8 30 oclock. Garments made by the girls will be worn and exhibited. Miss Ora Mills invites the public to attend.
Rev. Preston Broxton filled his regular appointment Sunday afternoon at Hazel Dell. Frank Baggett from Crosbyton visited his parents and sister in the Energy area, while Miss Emma Ross visited Etha Gatlin. Randolph Petite of Dallas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Talley.
Regular services will be held at the Sipe Springs Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a m and 7 45 p m A community singing and prayer meeting will be held at Sidney each Wednesday evening A cooperative Mothers Day program is planned for Sunday May 10 sponsored by the young people under the direction of Miss Lucille Jones Tener Davis Pastor.
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