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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1924
Page
5
A long list of visitors and residents in Comanche includes L Hawkins of Dublin visiting relatives, Mrs Annie Fyler en route to Atlanta, Rh V Neely returning from Dal, and many others from Dublin, Stephenville, Brownwood, and nearby towns. Several residents travel to Fort Worth, Dallas, and Austin for visits, medical, or business, with a focus on family ties and community affairs.
H. G. Fritz of Port Stockton was seen as a visitor in Comanche last week, according to local social notes. He was warmly greeted by residents and enjoyed the town’s hospitality during his stay.
Frits, once a Comanche resident, moved to Fort Stockton five years ago. Friends of Mrs. Frank Gray regret her illness over several days. Mrs. A L Hamilton visited her sister Miss Willie Dickey in Gatesville last week. E Anthony spent days in Comanche on business and was a Waco visitor last week. Misses Lottie Dollie Paine and Mattie Kedden came from De Leon, Dollie stayed for the week with Miss Kate Turner.
Mrs RR Bb Chandler Jr and children of Mexia are visiting Mrs R E Chandler. The brief note records a family visit with no further details.
Mrs. W. A. Payne spent Sunday at Sipe Sprogs with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brower.
An invitation at Mrs Herndon's home in Dublin announced a wedding for Miss Ruby Long to William Howard Hayes of Cisco. The ceremony was set for November 16 at the First Baptist Church, with a modest party revealing the engagement amid music and reception for about 75 guests.
The Texas Power and Light Company extends its essay contest deadline to November 14 due to delays in primer deliveries and high student enrollment. Brownwood and five area cities see about 1800 pupils joining the program to study modern home illumination and eye protection, with top prizes including a $15,000 modern electrical home and scholarships.
If your bowels do not act regularly you feel uncomfortable and the longer it lasts the worse it becomes. To end the misery take Herbine which purifies the bowels restores energy and cheerful spirits. Price 60e. Sold by Paris Smith.
Promote worm elimination in children with White's Cream Vermifuge. The little sufferer improves at once and soon becomes healthy and active. Price 35¢. Sold by Paris Smith.
The As You Like It bridge club gathered Saturday afternoon with Mrs. John H. Reese instead of the usual Tuesday meeting. Autumn decorations and prizes included a colored glass vase for Mrs. Jack Moore and an embroidered linen guest towel for Mrs. S. J. Hicks. Pecan pies with whipped cream were served along with California grapes and coffee.
The second year domestic science group hosted a reception for faculty members their wives and husbands at the city high school last Thursday afternoon from four to five. Hosts Miss Bethany and Elizabeth Scurry assisted with service and several guests attended including Mrs. J. M. Cochran and Mr. Eanes.
If your child eats ravenously at times and at other times has no appetite at all, look out for worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is the remedy to use. It clears them out. Price 35¢. Sold by Yaris Smith.
One hundred fifty Comancheans gathered at the Methodist tabernacle to honor former superintendent J. B. Layne and his wife upon their return from Conway Arkansas. Layne said he would make Comanche his permanent home and reside on a nearby farm.
A pupil written tribute honors Dad Payne janitor of Comanche grammar school praising his morning fires and room upkeep. It notes his generosity paying for tickets for needy children and urges students to keep rooms clean and show appreciation with a vote of thanks.
Mr and Mrs J B Layne and family thank friends who joined in the reception after the return of the Prodigals exploration of Arkansas with relatives was pleasant but they express happiness to be home again acknowledging joy at the homecoming.
A local janitor W B Payne thanks teachers and 210 students after a student speech during morning chapel. He says his work was his duty, expresses gratitude for friendship, and wishes all a long, prosperous life. He notes his salary is meager but feels abundantly rewarded by the goodwill.
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