Personal Mention Highlights Local Student Careers
Mrs Marcus O Dell a Draughons Business College student has accepted a bookkeeper stenographer post at Grissoms Dept Store in Abilene Norma Jo Bryson and Mr and Mrs Clyde Sibertand er along with Mr and Mrs Samuel of Newburg and Effie and Dean Robertson visited Mrs S J Robertson and daughters Sunday. Jask Pate attended Throckmorton High School Band events in Abilene where the group won first place at the West Texas Regional Band Clinic. Miss Dean Robertson spent the weekend with Dearl Fuller and Will K Lightfoot of De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus O'Dell
Draughon’s Business College
Grissom
Abilene
Clyde Sibertander
Norma Jo
Bryson
Samuel
Newburg
Bunden
Winewburg
S. J. Robertson
Effie
Dean
Dearl Fuller
Will K. Lightfoot
de Leon
Jask Pate
Throrkmorton
Comanche
Pate
Jack
Throckmorton High School
West Texas
Dean Robertson
Dearl Puller
Build-up for Women Cardus Claims to Aid Menstrual Discomfort
The ad touts Cardus as a remedy for menstrual-related headaches irritability cramps and weakness caused by malnutrition. It says Cardus stimulates appetite gastric juice flow aids digestion builds strength energy and nerve power, increasing resistance to periodic discomfort. It cites 50 years of popularity to invite confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Comanche Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels
A long list of Comanche residents and relatives visiting kin and friends across Texas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. R Bones, Mrs W M Gunn, Mrs A L Meroney of Dallas, Sam Switzer and family, Sam Todd of Gustine, Lawrence Smallwood, F D Coker, Mack Evan Palmer from Evangeline league, and many others visiting in Fort Worth Dallas Denison San Saba and Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bones
W. M. Gunn
A. L. Meroney
Dallas
Comanche
Sam Switzer
Switzers
Sam Todd
Gustine
Lawrence Smallwood
F. D. Coker
Fort Worth
Mack Evan Palmer
Evangeline Baseball League
Louisiana
Marilyn
Carlsbad
New Mexico
O. H. Donaho
R. D. Polston
Lloyd Polston
Port Lavaca
Seadrift
Mary E. Jones
A&m College
O. W. Greene
Ann
San
Sam Rhem
San Saba
H. L. Cravens
Brownwood
Ava Grindstaff
Haskell
Desdemona High School
J. W. Reese
Gary Palmer
Desdemona
Annie
Mildred Coleman
Goldthwaite and Taylor
M Coleman
Ruth Turner
Cecil
Eastland
J. H. Arthur
M. Atwood
Tyler
F. W. Atwood
Jim Johnson
Clay Frost
N. N. Durham
Peggie
Charlotte
Stephenville
Tarleton College
George R. Neel
Hale Dies at Pilot Point After Illness and Service
H A Hale 72 retired businessman and civic leader died at his Pilot Point home on April 18 after months of illness and five strokes over three years. He leaves wife Etna Spruill Hale, longtime Bishop deacon and lay preacher in the Baptist church for over 40 years. He fostered B G and Maydell Wallace and came to Texas at age twelve from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Hale
Pilot Point
Mr. Hale
B. G
Comanche Grammar School
Maydell Wallace
Virginia
Texas
Greenville
Etna Spruill
Louise Hicks Shower Honoree Before Her April Rule Wedding
Miss Louise Hicks was honored with an Easter themed bridal shower hosted by Mrs J W Driskill and daughter Mrs Brass. Mary Frances Bauntt led a reading and games preceded gift giving. Out of town guests included Mrs Cartwright Mrs Yarbrough Mrs Gibson and others from Sylvester Hamlin Lubbock. The wedding occurred April 5 at Rule in Rev Ray Lee’s home with O Z Masterson and Miss Hicks as bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hicks
J. W. Driskill
Brass
E. A. Henry
Mary Frances Bauntt
Mmes
O. C. Cartwright
J. E. Yarbrough
Sylvester
Lonnie Gibson
Hamlin
Carson Hicks
Webb Duval
Lubbock
Lee Hicks
O. Z. Masterson
Cresson
C. Z. Masterson
Rule
Ray Lee
Bennett Goodloe
Masterson
Comanche
W. A. Perdue
Rob Steward
Ollie Gandy
R. E. Cade Visits Comanche to Renew Chief
Hart Texas resident R E Cade visited Comanche over the weekend and renewed his subscription to The Chief. He recalls living in the Mercer Gap area before moving to the plains in 1925 and notes good prospects for a bumper wheat crop locally. He adds a statistic that roughly two thirds of Texas oil has been produced in the last decade and that over 100 new producing horizons were found in old Texas fields last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cade
Hart
Texas
Comanche
The Sunshine Way of Love
Poem by Jesse Allen Tiner dedicated to boosters. A devotional verse about choosing a bright spiritual path toward a heavenly realm, with references to Jesus, salvation, and eternal safety. The speaker expresses weakness yet faith in a guiding hand and longing for eternal joys beyond the gate.
All Weather Butane System Offered by J B Henderson
J B Henderson of Blanket Texas promotes an all weather butane gas system praised for reliability and safety. The dealer, licensed and bonded, provides complete utility connections at reasonable prices and invites visits, writing, or a phone inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping
J. B. Henderson
Blanket
Texas
Bowman Wins Watch For Work At Dallas Meeting
L B Bowman receives a wrist watch for leading the state in personal insurance sales for the second year in succession at a Dallas meeting April 4 5 attended by 126 company employees. The award, presented by Dallas Mayor Woodall Rogers, was funded by Rio Grande president R W Baxter with Bowman’s wife Mrs Bowman to receive the prior year’s watch. Bowman, son of Mrs J M Bowman Comanche, heads company sales in early 1941 and aims for a banner year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico
Dallas
Hico News-Review
Rio Grande National
Bowman
Woodall Rogers
R. W. Baxter
Rio Grande
Baxter
Ford
State Fairgrounds
Texas Insurance Company
News-Review
J. M. Bowman
Comanche
Heirs of Andrew McFadden Home Consider Remodeling Plans
The North Clifton two story residence of Andrew McFadden heirs will undergo necessary remodeling and repairs. When asked about moving back to Clifton and living there, they said it depends on events in the coming weeks. Local friends hope they return as citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McFadden
Clifton
Weekend Visits and Rodeo Attendance Stir Local News
Weldon Weidner of Camp Bowie spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Weidner. Visitors at C L Turney’s home included Dale Bramlett from Purvis and Troy Turney with family. Several locals attended the Dublin rodeo. Eugene Springer and Odell Woods with families visited their parents Sunday. Due to rain there was no singing Sunday night. Cutter Carson of Camp Bowie spent the weekend with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Weidner
Camp Bowie
Mrs
Elmer Weidner
C. L. Turney
Dale Bramlett
Purvis
Troy Turney
Dublin
Eugene Springer
W. A. Springer
Odell Woods
E. C. Woods
Cutter Carson
Frozzard Transfers to Mt. Pleasant Texas Post
Gus Frozzard, longtime Higginbotham associate, announces his relocation to Mt. Pleasant Texas where he has taken a position with the Marshall Company. He has instructed his chief to move with him to the new East Texas post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Frozzard
Higginbotham
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Marshall Company
Frozzard
East Texas
Dallas Women Named in Friendship Club Guests
Mrs. Clara Carpenter of Dallas and Mrs. Bessie Cunningham are listed as attendees or members connected to an upcoming meeting or event in the local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Carpenter
Dallas
Comanche
Bessie Cunningham
Neglect May Invite Pyorrhea An Ad Warnings Note
A Durham drugstore promotes LETO'S an astringent and antiseptic with a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not satisfy the user. The ad emphasizes dental care and warns against neglect that may lead to pyorrhea and related issues. The Durham's Prescription Pharmacy is the selling outlet.
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Aready
Dr. Miles
Miles EN Ie Mont
Armour
Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Hi. A. Hale
Jesse Allen Tiner
Jasper
Gold
Jesus
L. B. Bowman
Watch For Work
Wienti
Harold S. Harris
Nathan’s Credit Jewelers Glasses
Center Ave
Iva Hart
Insurance Agency
Comanche, Texas
Rel
Miss Liberty
Weey
Carel
Westfield
Qalcon
Elizabeth
Beatrice
Tupin
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