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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
3
The annual Junior-Senior Banquet on April 27 was hosted in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. St. Clair. Juniors transformed the yard with tulips and lanterns marking the entrance while guests wore formal attire and found seats by wooden nut-cap place cards engraved with names.
The ad links bad breath to dental issues and sluggish bowels, warning of headaches and loss of appetite. It promotes BLACK-DRAUGHT as an intestinal tonic laxative that stimulates bowel movement by morning, claiming millions of packages sold yearly.
Guests gathered in the garden setting near a large Dutch windmill with a tulip border. The Juniors staged a Dutch melodrama led by James Martin and Maidee Marshall, with Miss Marshall singing by moonlight. Sophomore hosts served a Dutch themed menu as Seniors praised the event organized by Miss Blanche Dabney and Miss Minnie Cunningham.
The C H S Indians finished a strong football season, beating Stephenville 21 to 7 and tying Ranger to claim the district. They defeated Desdemona 32 to 3, Hamilton 19-8, Hico 20-0, Deaf and Dumb 18-0, Dublin 7-0, Gorman 18-0, and De Leon 14-6. In the bi district at Brady, Harmell Gilliam starred at tackle. Joe Carnes advanced a long run nullified, and Doug Calley broke away for three Brady touchdowns easing to a 28-7 win.
The Comanche High School Indians enjoyed a strong season in basketball and track. Seniors led the squad with Mahon, Roberson, Palmer and Edwards scoring and defending. Roberson was top scorer. Comanche placed second in track with wins in mile run and 220 low hurdles and district honors for McMillen and Bear.
A stream of humorous and personal bequests fills a social page as numerous individuals pledge talents looks and insights to friends and successors. Names include Maxine Nichols Marilyn Clark Richard Mahon Mary Frances Miller James Martin Harold Roberts and many others.
James Slider argues the lady should be mentioned first in the caption of the animal scene while Miss Ola questions the correction. The exchange highlights social norms and courteous language in the community.
A humorous class will listing students and teachers spreading traits such as ego pep wit and charm to various recipients. The document reads like playful academic satire highlighting named individuals and the quirky bequests they receive or pass on.
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