Stephenville Man for Congress Seeks Democratic Nomination
W. H. Hawkins of Stephenville, founder of the Stephenville Empire, announces his candidacy for Congressman at large on the Democratic ticket. Born in Ellis County near Waxahachie, he spent most of his life in Stephenville and promoted education through editorials while health declined, later selling his printing plant. He has never held office but hopes supporters statewide will back his campaign.
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Stephenville
University of Experience
Stephenville Empire
Hawkins
Congress
Pythias
Texas Press Association
Dinner for Mr and Mrs Jim Powers Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs Jim Powers of Taylor's Chapel were surprised by a large crowd Sunday midday. Friends and relatives brought food for a yard dinner under the trees in honor of Mrs Powers on her sixty second birthday.
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Jim Powers
Taylor's Chapel
Powers
J. F. Powers
Curtis
RB. E. Powers
M. EF
Pure Hog Lard Se Per Pound at Renfro's Market
Jim Bumpus of San Antonio visited Comanche Thursday as shoppers eyed advertised Pure Hog Lard at Renfro's Market priced per pound.
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Jim Bumpus
San Antonio
J M Armstrong Buried Sunday
J M Armstrong died at his home near Stag Creek Sunday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Star Creek Cemetery conducted by Rev E M Daily. He was 75, born December 11 1857 in La Fayette County Mississippi. He married Mollie Courtney October 9 1881 and moved to Comanche County near Sipe Springs. Survived by Mrs Armstrong and several children including Joe Thrifty Katy Graham Will Armstrong Lorain Armstrong Minnie Chrestman Mamie McDaniel and Kyle Armstrong. He was a Methodist. John Merrin Paul Roch of DeLeon spent weekend in Comanche with Mrs B F Amos.
Mrs. M. L. Aldridge Buried Tuesday
Mrs. M L Aldridge dies at daughter’s Odessa home on April 3 and is interred Tuesday in Newburg Cemetery with services by Rev Jordon Perrett. Born Mary Arminta Fain in 1850 in Georgia she moved to Texas as a child and married M L Aldridge in 1869. survived by children in Zephyr, Democrat, Los Angeles and Odessa.
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L. E. Johnson
Odessa
Soam
Comanche County
Newburg Cemetery
Jordon Perrett
Oscar Callaway
Mary Arminta Fain
Georgia
Texas
Plano
M. L. Aldridge
The
Baptist Church
A. L. Meridee
Zephyr
J. R. Aldridge
Democrat
L. EF. Johnson
P. M. Fagan
Comanche
FE. L. Johnson
J. R. Neal
Los Angeles
California
Frank H Sherill Dies at 78 in Fort Worth
Frank H Sherill, Sr., 78, longtime Comanche County resident, died Sunday at 2:20 PM at his residence 1899 Alston Avenue Fort Worth. Funeral services were held in Fort Worth Wednesday. Survived by widow four daughters and five sons plus a half sister and other relatives.
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Carmanche County
Alston Avenue
Fort Worth
Art Worth
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Washington County
Coryell Coun
Misa Sara FE. Gare
John Gage
Comanche
Comanche County
Sherill
Camille
Majorie Sherill
Cora Phillips
F. J. Sawhercer
Baytown
Bailey and
Bryson Sherill
Fort
Zephyr Preaching Sunday and Commencement Sermon
The Blanket Zephyr pastor D. Smoot to preach Sunday at eleven in Zephyr and again at 7 30 for the Blanket High School commencement sermon. Danforth Wilkerson of Hamilton visited with his parents in Como Manche over the weekend.
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Zephyr
Blanket High School
Blanket Church
Zenhyr
D. Smoot
Be Wise With Your Teeth Says Dr Gaines
Dr Gaines warns against overzealous brushing and fake remedies. He urges sensible dental care, regular visits as needed, and skepticism toward nostrum sellers while stressing natural foods for dental health.
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Green Earth
Nature
Denmark Beauty Wins Miss Europe Title in Nice
Europe's loveliest Miss Denmark captured the Miss Europe crown at the International Beauty Contest in Nice. Mr and Mrs Dan Killian spent the weekend in Stephenville with their daughter Nellie Mae at Tarleton.
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Denmark
Nice
France
Europe
Dan Killian
Stephenville
Nellie Mae
Tarleton
Local residents host visits and a Sunday singing event
Dreamer Lee Hicks and family visit Mrs. Rob Steward with guests Miss Louise Per and Emil Cartwright among others. The community enjoyed a Sunday night singing at H. H. Croker’s home. Jen Ladd spent the weekend in Meant Pleasant.
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Lee Hicks
Louise
Aaron Perdue
Emil
Floy Cartwright
Rule
Dewey Cox
Brooksmith
Rob Steward
H. H. Croker
Jen Ladd
Mrs. F E Wallace Taken to German Sanitarium for Operation
Mrs. F. E. Wallace was taken to a German sanitarium for an operation this week.
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FE. L. Wallace
High School Pulp Presents Sounding Brass Play
The public speaking class will stage Sounding Brass at the high school Tuesday at 8 16 p m. The Comanche troupe directed by Mrs Walker won first at the Distere Meet and will use proceeds to defray Bi District contest travel expenses. Cast includes Napeless Thomas T A Barnes Leo Hoffman and Miss Marion Lacifle Donaho.
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Comanche High School
Sounding Brass
Leo Hoffman
Marion Lacifle Donaho
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