Local residents host and visit friends across Texas towns
Mrs G W Walling of San Angelo visits family in Comanche with sisters in attendance. I E Ransom returns from Texas trip to see Levi A Smith and J B Chilton Jr. Various locals travel to Brownwood Waxahachie Slaton Santa Anna Waco Stephenville Dallas and Fort Worth for visits camping trips and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Walling
San Angelo
Rob. Oh
George
Leve
Maud Robson
Johnsons Celebrate Marriage Of Eva Lee In Texas
George Johnson and Eva Lee wed last Saturday in Comanche. The couple honeymooned in Fort Worth and Mineral Wells visiting the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Invention site before returning home. The News extends best wishes for happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
D. J. Johnson
Eva Lee
Comanche
Fort Worth
Mineral Wells
West Texas
Card of Thanks for W D Gill
I express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of my wife. Her memory and the supportive words will be gratefully remembered by W D Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Gill
Social Bridge Parties Honor Visitors and Club Events
Mrs. J. B. Chilton hosted a bridge party for Mrs. R. H. Moore of Lubbock with Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks winning high score and a blue glass vase. Consolation went to Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Moore received a decorative sachet and handkerchief. A Friday club gathering yielded high score for Mrs. Will Roberson and prizes for Miss Sara Thomas, plus a pine of fruit dessert. Senior Class Day featured Bass Lake outing at Gorman with chaperones Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Scurry, and Mrs. Campbell and a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton
R. H. Moore
Lubbock
Elizabeth Hicks
I. M. Cochran
Will Satterfield
Will Roberson
Sara Thomas
John D. Waring
Bass Lake
Gorman
M. E. Woodward
R. W. Scurry
Lee Campbell
Study Club Hosts Delightful Green and White Home Affair
Members of the Study Club gathered at Mrs. H. N. Goodson home last Thursday afternoon for a refined event. Green and white decorations with pink accents created a beauty spot around the punch bower presided over by Mrs. Harmon Howard and Miss Katherine Saunderson. A retiring president introduced the next year’s head, Mrs. Hart Shoemaker, who praised the club mothers as honored guests. A questionnaire tested members while a musical program featured several notable performers, followed by pink and white brick cream refreshments. About forty two guests attended, marking the close of club activities for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Goodson
John D. Waring
T. R. Helmsley
Berta Goodson
Harmon Howard
Katherine Saunderson
B. W. Speed
Hart Shoemaker
Epworth League Institute Planned for Comanche
Announcement states an Epworth League institute will be held in Comanche on Wednesday and Thursday May 27 and 28. F P Williams, active in Epworth League work, will lead the event for the Comanche church and nearby churches, with a large attendance of young people expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Comanche
F. P. Williams
White's Cream Vermifuge Sold by Paris Smith
Vermifuge described as certain destruction of intestinal worms and harmless to children or adults. Priced at 35 cents. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Todds Move to Turkey Texas for new home
Sam B. Todd and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Walker left for Turkey Texas near Memphis to start anew. Todd will enter the garage business and Walker will work in insurance. Todd, long a Comanche business figure, will join his family in the thriving town. Norma Mae Todd remains to finish school before joining them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Todd
Willis Walker
Turkey
Texas
Memphis
Todd
Walker
Comanche
Norma Mae Todd
Comanche High School
Dr Chilton to move with family to Best Texas
Dr P H Chilton arrived to pack and move his family to Best Texas where he will oversee hospital care and related construction for Big Lake Oil Company. He has long been a Comanche resident and will leave behind friends who regret the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Chilton
Best
Texas
Len
Big Lake Oil Company
Comanche
Chilton
Deaths Mrs W D Gill Dies After Four Hour Illness
Mrs W D Gill died at her home after an illness of four hours. Born March 2 1861 in Titus county near Mt Vernon Texas she was about 64. She moved with her husband to Comanche six years ago from Gilmer and was a member of the Christian church for 25 years. Survived by husband a sister Mrs B E Pike of Merkel Texas who attended the funeral and another sister in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Gill
Mrs Nancy Howell Dies at 95 in Comanche Home
Mrs Nancy Howell died Sunday May 3 at her son Bishop Lowery home aged 95. She had resided in Comanche for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Howell
Bishop Lowery
Comanche
Praise for Comanche Band Recognized by Lions Clubs
John Boswell of Southwest Development Service lauds the Comanche band for its performance at the Mineral Wells Convention. He notes the band’s music and costumes drew wide attention and mentions its selection as the official band of Texas Lions Clubs. He invites further visits to Dallas offices for collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Anthony
Secy
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Texas
Anthony
Mineral Wells
Dallas News
Texas Lions
Dallas
Fine Dinner and Program at Close of Newburg School
The Chief reporter describes the Newburg closing exercises last Saturday featuring Comanche Stew and other foods prepared by local women. A strong student program and an address by Rev. J. C. Boyd are noted along with community appreciation for Superintendent Sam Chatham, Mrs. Chatham, and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
J. C. Boyd
Comanche
Albert Cunningham
Sam Chatham
Birthday celebration for Grandma Hayes marked by family gathering
May 2 gathering at Grandma Hayes home in San Saba area honors her 86th birthday. Children and spouses including W. T. Hayes and Ola Hayes, N. W. Hayes, Mrs. Cox, Lester family, Annie Cox, E. Manning, J. R. Daniels and spouses attended with grandchildren among the celebrants. Grandparents arrived from San Saba after a week with Mrs. J. R. Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Hayes
Grandpa
San Saba
J. R. Daniel
W. T. Hayes
Ola Hayes
Lewis Hayes
N. W. Hayes
Henry Donald
Donald
G. J. Matthews
Tax system in Texas needs reform say Progressive Farmer
The Progressive Farmer urges a taxation survey noting Texas tax policy is outdated and compares it to the archaic practice of burning witches, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Senior Day Activities and Arrow-Head News Update
Senior day events shifted to Monday at Bass Lake near Gorman with chaperones listed. Exams this week for Seniors, next week for other classes. Arrow-Head officers elected Herbert Williams editor in chief Carl Stewart business manager John Doyle Woodward athletic editor. book on press for sale May 22. Senior play rehearsals underway and joint concert for piano funds praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Lake
Gorman
RR. W. Scurry
W. CG. Odom
M. EB. Woodward
Victor Bond
Lee Campbell
Herbert Williams
Carl Stewart
John Doyle Woodward
Badly mutilated body found near square in Comanche
A badly torn body was discovered last Sunday night near the First Baptist church in Comanche Texas. Officers suspect foul play and note members of the Senior B Y P U were meeting at W W ixil patrick’s home while the new church is built. Police continue the investigation urging attendance at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
First Baptist
W. W. Ixilpatrick
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Terre Haute Woman
Mrs Wm J Lee of Terre Haute Indiana testifies she suffered weakness dizziness nervousness and poor sleep for a year. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and had a healthy childbirth. The ad urges other women to use the remedy and notes it is sold by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Indiana
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wm. J. Lee
For Sale Good work horse and second hand wagon
For Sale One good work horse and a second hand rubber the phaeton bug gy and delivery wagon at bargain. J. W. Scurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phaeton
Bargain
J. W. Scurry
Quick Remedy For Constipation Advertised
When the bowels are costive the waste matter ferments, producing a gaseous condition that is disagreeable. To remove the impurity quickly, a dose of Herbine is needed. It does the work thoroughly and pleasantly. Price 60c. Sold by Paris Smith. Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Mar
Pleasing Program At High School Tuesday Night
A High School auditorium program drew a fair audience and raised 78 dollars to reduce the piano debt. Miss Merwin’s Glee Club performed lively songs while the High School Orchestra presented selections to hearty applause. Mrs. Walker’s class offered a comedy Thirty Minutes for Refreshment. The audience, including the P T A, praised all participants and thanked the school board member Mr George F E Smith for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Smith
Walker
Broad
Merwin
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I. E. Ransom
Lasteek
Texan
Levi A. Smith
J. B. Chilton, Jr
Jack McCollum
Conche
Florene Elkins
Putnam
Norma Mac Todd
Brownwood
Lee Elkins
Lucius
Miss Annie Elkins
Jack Nabers
San Ange
J. B. Nabers
J. C. Sturges
Slaton
George M. Johnson
Iss Eva Lee
Santa Anna
Ed Boswell
Aaron Assengil
Thursady
Waco
Whitey
Herbert Kittle
Ozna
Coanche
Delmar J. McDaniel
Mrs. Albin
Hart Shoenaker
Wm. Reese
A. M. Cable
J. D. Couch
8. P. Smith
Workers’ Council
Sidney
Louise Burks
Uncile Holman
Wm. Chilton
Rio Grande Valley
Allan Grissom
Sweetwater
Mr. Grissom
J. F. Grissom
J. W. Reese
Janet
John Reese
Eese
M.o
Jim
State University
W. A. Tipps
Vada Magness
Linton
G. W. Jessup
Harris Sanitarium
Johnson-Lee
Santa Anna News
Daisy Greenwade
Epworth League Institute
Todds
DR. Chilton
The
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
John Boswell
Gustine Tribune
High School News
John Sullivan
Grammar School
W. J. Roe
Loudermilk’s
Jersey
D. M. Horn
Dublin
Comanche County
Charley Harvey
Newburg Road
Russell and Harvey
Blatherwick
W. G. Wetzel
Main Street
Brownwood, Texas
L. B. Russell
E. Hestrud
Buckley
Maggie Vernon
Tfc
C. C. Thomas
Democrat Star Route
Ballard
S. C
C. A. Greene
J T. Pate
Lamkin
Arthome Studio
Albcorn
General Insurance and Bonds
J. B. Alcorn
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