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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
5
A brief item notes a transfer and storage matter involving the Mrs Golda household Latin Referee, indicating a business action or service related to moving and storage. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
Pastor J Clinton Bradshaw warns Stephenville businessmen of a nationwide hymn book advertising scam. He urges caution against unknown solicitors claiming church sponsorship and advises not to donate without a trusted intermediary to protect individuals and churches.
Limited yardage for sale with 12 yards priced at 1 dollar. 64 by 60 print cloths offered at 10 cents per yard. Higginbothams promotes the bargain during the harvest sale.
Miss Evelyn Guthrie daughter of Mr and Mrs Odis Guthrie of Comanche married E M Walley of Houston in Proc tor Saturday afternoon. They will live in Houston where he is employed.
A vintage fashion note highlights new wash frocks with fast colors and prints offered in broadcloth at 49 cents. The item emphasizes affordable ladies’ summer attire and updated styling cues.
Jesse T. Hughes 55 former Comanche resident died in Dallas November 6 after wrist injuries. Born Feb 22 1882 in Stephenville he worked as bookkeeper for Comanche Mercantile Co deputy county clerk under Leverett Little and for 20 years in the U S Internal Revenue Service. Survived by Isla Wyatt wife two sons Jimmie 20 and Jack 15. Funeral attended by Comanche friends. Rev Tom F. Gallaher conducted service.
A midweek performance occurred at the Old Majestic Theatre after the New Majestic projector broke down. A mechanic damaged a gear during repair and owner J W Carter traveled to Dallas to arrange repairs likely by Wednesday night. Mrs Bryant Mallow and child from Brownwood visited Mineral Wells this week.
Local trade column lists a 2 lb can priced at 15 cents. Other entries are partially obscured, with legible portions noting vendor Dawes and a small assortment of household goods.
Mrs Lemuel Griffith hosted a miscellaneous wedding shower for Mrs E J Cox at her residence Saturday night. A wagon loaded with gifts was drawn in by Miss Billie Griffith. Guests numbering about thirty enjoyed opening the gifts, playing games, and refreshments of cake and punch.
E. J. Cox and Miss Lois Griffith were married Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Charles H. Cole officiating. Mrs. Cox is the former Comanche High School student and daughter of Mr and Mrs A Griffith of Van Dyke community. They will live in Gustine where Cox works. See Sutton Dudley Drugs for Western Union Service.
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