J B Suggs Dies at Monahans Rites at Tennyson
J B Suggs died Monday night June 25 1945 at his son Johns home in Monahans He was born at Eagle Lake in 1872 aged 73. Burial at Mule Creek cemetery Tennyson followed services led by Rev C R Blake Bronte Baptist church He married Mellie Miller February 2 1902 she preceded him in death about twelve years ago Surviving are five sons two daughters two sons in service Dick at Fort Sam Houston and Percy in Germany also three granddaughters two grandsons one great granddaughter and a sister in Lancaster California who could not attend due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Suggs
John
Monahans
Mule Creek
Tennyson
C. R. Blake
Bronte
Mellie Miller
Fort Sam Houston
Percy
Kesselring
Germany
Lancaster
California
Funeral details and kin of local resident summarized
The deceased, who moved to Coke county in 1924, lived here until a year ago then resided with his daughter Mrs. J. E. Sims in Crane and his son in Monahans. Pallbearers listed include Cullen Clark Condie Clark Charles Sims Floyd McCarty Lee Rodgers Marvin Stephenson. The text also notes encampment planning and a Yearbook committee meeting set for Saturday July 14 with plans for peach shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
J. E. Sims
Crane
Monahans
Cullen Clark
Condie Clark
Charles Sims
Floyd McCarty
Lee Rodgers
Marvin Stephenson
Cowboy Show Highlights Top Hands at Local Rodeo
Pfc Cecil McKinney of Re No Oklahoma was named best all around cowboy with wins in calf roping and ribbon roping. Runnerups included Cpl J R Smith Beeville Texas Pfc Ben Kramer Brenham Tas and Pvt Bill Hightower Fort Worth Texas. Saddle Bronco Champion Pvt Richard Keen Henrietta Oklahoma led the muddy arena while runners up included Pfc Lou Mosley Mosty Montana Pfc Ernie Mutch Browning Montana and Pfc Frank Garsean La Plant SD. Trick Rider displays by Pfc Bob McCoy Oklahoma City and Pfc John Gannon Chicago. Capt R T Caperton Bronte Texas directed the show assisted by S Sgt Jim Williams and Pfc Popcorn Walters Pampa Texas. Chief clown Pfc Clyde Neely Pinedale Wyoming with a frisky pony and riding monkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil McKinney
Reno
Oklahoma
McKinney
J. R. Smith
Beeville
Texas
Ben Kramer
Brenham
Tas
Bill Hightower
Fort Worth
Richard Keen
Henrietta
Pfc
Lou Mosley
Mosty
Montana
Ernie Mutch
Browning
Frank Garsean
la Plant
S. D
Bob McCoy
Oklahoma City
John Gannon
Chicago
Gannon
R. T. Caperton
Bronte
Jim Williams
Popcorn Walters
Pampa
Clyde Neely
Pinedale
Wyoming
Help Wanted at Fair Grounds Rodeo Pens
More help is wanted at the Fair Grounds at Robert Lee on Monday July 2. Work on the rodeo pens will be continued. Free lunch will be served by the W H D ladies. L A Schooler, president Coke Livestock Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
L. A. Schooler
Coke Livestock Association
Shortest Road to Riches Warns Against Spendthrift Ways
A pithy quote advises the path to wealth lies in frugal living and self control. It underscores bridling appetite with steady restraint and prudent money use.
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Barbee’s
South Chadbourne
San Angelo
J.B. Suggs
Eagie Lake
Sunkist
B. Lic
Sunshine Pure
L M. Cumbie
Texas Theatre
Bronte, Texas
White Cliffs OF Dover
Ladies Courageous
Alamo Theatre
Barbary Coast Gent
Burma
You
L. T. Youngblood
WAR Finance Committee
COKE
San Angelo, Texas
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