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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
8
A vintage ad proclaims customer satisfaction as the goal with American made unbreakable dolls. It highlights unbreakable heads and a line of bisque jointed dolls in various kinds, promising value and variety for every sale.
Local residents and visitors are noted in Comanche this week. J E Howell and wife returned from near Waco while J A Montgomery and wife with Frank Montgomery visited relatives in Rising Star. W R Slider went to Waco for a Baptist Convention.
Ed Wilkerson and daughter Alice Evelyn of Dallas visited relatives here on Tuesday. Poe Allen stayed with sister Mrs. J. Sadler of Gustine last week. Rev. B. K. Tenney from Brownwood visited Saturday. Mrs. Fred Oberthier left for Hereford Tuesday after visiting here. Mrs. J. W. Dailey of Kansas City visits her mother Mrs. Burnett this week. Miss Louise Oberthier returned to Hereford Friday. Mrs. T. J. Cunningham and children visit her mother Mrs. W. F. Rogers this week. Football crowd at San Saba included many locals. Bronwood game attendees listed. Brady visitors noted for weeklong interest in the gay association.
Notice proclaims the opening of Bolding and Carpenter Dairy offering milk and full modern facilities to customers, inviting inquiries about their dairy products and service.
Mrs. Waring hosted two bridge tables Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Oberthier with nut sandwiches pineapple salad and tea served. The guest list included Mesdames Oberthier Moore Fisher Harris Dunlap Burks Cunningham Thomas and Miss Gentry. Mrs. T R Helmsley entertained in autumn decor featuring a bird games turkey cutting contest top prize a blue-bird kimono and a toy goose consolation. Mrs. Gee Tate won the prize and Miss Oberthier’s mezzo soprano performances delighted guests. A two course luncheon followed with deviled crabs butter beans olives hot grape juice cream cheese cherry salad Nabiscos and more.
Mrs R H Moore entertained the young ladies of Comanche in honor of Miss Louise Oberthier on Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6. The house was decorated in rosebuds and the game of 500 produced high score for Miss Stella Hicks who received a bouquet of roses. Elizabeth Chilton won the hobby prize, a deck of cards, and Miss Oberthier sang for the guests while refreshments of salad olives and punch were served. Attendants included Clera Moore Stella Hicks Elizabeth Chilton Louise Oberthier Leah Allen Augie Slack Minnie Cunningham Lucile Bruton Evelyn Thadberg Annie Palmer and Mesdames Garrett Palmer Helmsley and Oberthier.
The Young Woman's Missionary Society met with the Misses Grainger last Friday night to discuss upcoming outreach activities and plans for community service projects.
Miss Helen Armstrong entertained a small group last Friday evening. The diversion of the night was the number 42 with candy making following the fun activity.
J. C. Henderson announces he has taken the local Maxwell agency and will keep cars on display at Quick Service Garage. He invites inspections and demonstrations to persuade buyers, claiming they will want a Maxwell after viewing.
Advertisement notes bringing butter and eggs to Slider and Lacy with mention of Rogers' razor bones and razor straps sold at Kilpatrick's.
Three sections of first year domestic science pupils under Miss Rea prepared and served cost aware breakfasts to their mothers and invited guests last week. Each section presented menus with fruit, oatmeal, eggs or chicken, muffins, jelly and coffee, showcasing practical cost demonstrations and guest reception experiences.
A local entrepreneur announces the start of a dairy venture described as modern in detail and scope, outlining steps for establishment and future growth. The plan emphasizes innovative equipment, quality controls, and markets targeted for dairy products.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal disorders including dyspepsia and gas around the heart. It claims relief for many conditions and lists notable users and a free booklet request from Geo F Mayr Mfg. Chemist. Available through local druggists.
telegram from Dallas state manager R H McDillron and district manager C Findley reports the October W O W gain of 9357 members, a new world record for the order.
Suss Whitfield of Millersview is visiting the Misses Brysons for a social. The event centers on a friendly gathering in Millersview, with local visitors noted.
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