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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
5
Burks Transfer and Storage Company moved B. Ray McCorkle's household goods this week to his new home in Comanche. The local mover promotes bonded service and urges customers to avoid damage by using a bonded company.
Promoter claims the remedy treats pyorrhea affecting the stomach kidneys and general health when used as directed. The ad notes dentists recommend it and that William Reese Drug Co offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
Special limited offer runs four days Friday through Monday featuring a choice of any 15 cent sandwich and an Old Fashioned Milk Shake priced at 15 cents each. Curb service available.
John A. Wilson celebrated his 57th birthday with a Sunday gathering at home. His children attended with well filled baskets, including Elmer, Berch, Wess and families, Dewey Reece and sons, Leonard and children, Homer Norwood, Jess Wilson and son, Sien Doyle, and Dave Wilson with son Tom.
Glen Dellis was honored on his birthday Tuesday evening with a dinner hosted by his sister in law Mrs. Olin Dellis. Guests included Walter Durham Jr Curtis Thomas T F Barnes Bert Speer Hardy Jones Homer Tupin and Herbert Goodson.
Mrs. W. H. Loudermilk of Downing celebrated her sixty fifth birthday with family and friends. Children and grandchildren from Brownwood Fairview and Downing attended a dinner, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hendrick and Mrs. Mamie Monroe and her son Martin.
Mrs. R L Bowman invited a group of children to the Sid Riley residence on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate her son R L s ninth birthday. After games they gave him many gifts and were served orange refreshments ice box cookies and polly pop.
Mrs. Robert Allen, a bride of a week, received a large shower hosted by Miss Hazel Kendrick and others at the Bob Cox home. Roses decorated the rooms as bridge and 42 were played among seven tables. Relda Cameron won high score. Guests included many Comanche and Stephenville residents.
Christine Williams and Mary Frances Miller were honored with a birthday party Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Williams four miles southwest of Comanche. The guests were the children from Mrs. A. G. Miller's Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church. After dinner they held a treasure hunt and a hike to a nearby mountain.
The Alice Russell Sunshine Club met on Tuesday April 14 with Mrs A J Gray. Guest of honor Mrs Jerry Krauss described Florida flowers and discussed other topics. Mrs Robert Allen received a hand embroidered picture. cream and cake were served as favors shaped like fluffy chicks.
Mrs Ralph Carnes formerly Miss Nina Lou Stephens was feted with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Kathleen Greene and others at Greene residence. Forty guests attended the decorated event with gifts on display and a salad course served.
Mr and Mrs Grady Ravenshine entertained Sunday April 26 with a birthday dinner at their home for family and close friends.
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