Comanche County Track Meet Yields Low Point Totals
Brady High School won the district track meet with 28 points as Comanche County posted only 4 points. Charles Marshall finished third in the 440 yard dash and the Comanche relay also took third while Bell of De Leon was runner up in high hurdles and Nelson of De Leon placed third in discus. Davis of Gustine earned third in the 220 low hurdles.
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Charles Marshall
Comanche
Bell
de Leon
Nelson
Davis
Gustine
Brady High School
Brady
Brownwood
Goldthwaite
Richland Springs
Brady Junior High
Talpa
Carlton
Mullin
Melvin
Coleman
Buffalo
Doole
Hamilton
Union
Aleman
Rochelle
Brownwood Junior High
Rockwood
Santa Anna
San Saba
Lamkin Church of Christ Meets at Methodist Church
Members of the Lamkin Church of Christ meet at the Methodist Church for worship. Preach each first Sunday at 11 o clock and other services at 3 o clock every Sunday afternoon. Everyone invited by committee.
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Lamkin Church of Christ
Methodist Church
Temple Church Services With Proctor Visit and Music
In Temple Oklahoma church services continue as usual with Rev. Williams of Proctor delivering two sermons last Sunday. He returns next Sunday for morning and evening services with accordion music by Hallie Ruth King and a vocal duet. A Methodism of Tomorrow meeting is planned Friday evening with urged attendance and each family to bring a covered dish.
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Williams
Proctor
Hallie Ruth King
The Sun's Only Rival The Aladdin Lamp
The Aladdin Lamp claims superiority over the sun lamp in advertisement text. Burns common coal oil priced at four ninety five per unit as a selling point. Higginbotham Bros. & Co. promotes the device as a cost efficient lighting option.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Revival attendance in Fort Worth draws local families
Attendees at Gipsy Smith’s closing address include Mr and Mrs George S Clarke Mr and Mrs Joe Marshall Mr and Mrs Troy Marshall Mr and Mrs B Ray McCorkle and daughters Ruth and Eva Lee Mrs Car Houck Mrs J H Prater Rev and Mrs J D Smoot Miss Callie West and Mrs A G Miller at a meeting called by Methodist bishops.
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Fort Worth
Gipsy Smith
George S. Clarke
Joe Marshall
Troy Marshall
B. Ray McCorkle
Ruth
Eva Lee
Car Houck
J. H. Prater
J. D. Smoot
Callie West
A. G. Miller
James Bell Layne Longtime Texas Educator Remembered
James Bell Layne a 46 year Texas public school veteran born 1862 near McMinnville Tennessee and begun teaching in 1882. He led schools in Meridian Valley Mills Rule Comanche Clifton and finished as principal of Van Dyke and Comanche High School before retiring 1929. Layne inspired students with chemistry and history and was beloved across Central Texas communities. He married Roberta Fitzhugh in 1891 and left surviving wife and five children with one son deceased.
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James Bell Layne
Texas
McMinnville
Tennessee
Arkansas
McLennan County
Meridian
Valley Mills
Bosque County
Hamilton
Rule
Rule Schools
Comanche High School
Clifton Schools
Comanche
Secon
Layne
van Dyke
John Tarleton College
Baylor University
Summer Normal
Tarleton College
Mr Layne
Lane
Rogers
Ola Cunningham
War Department
Methodist Church
Roberta Fitzhugh
Guthrie Layne
Legion
Bennett Lane
Rowena Leyne Hamilton
Washington, D. C
Mabel Layne Shook
Dallas
Zora Layne Keith
Fort Worth
Paul
Society Notes From Comanche Study Club Meeting
Mrs. E. E. Anthony hosted guests at her home for a Comanche Study Club afternoon. A business panel preceded the social hour with Mrs. Herbert Goodson presiding. Members answered roll call with current events, Frances Evelyn Durham played the piano, and Miss Minnie Cunningham reviewed the book Great Laughter. Refreshments of ice cream and Angel food cake were served.
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E. E. Anthony
Clu
Herbert Goodson
Frances Evelyn Durham
Minnie Cunningham
Mrs Durham Honors Sister With Luncheon
Mrs Walter Durham entertained a small circle Tuesday at 1 pm honoring her sister Mrs R B Goodman of El Paso with a four course luncheon. Chinese motif reflected in decorations and table accessories and refreshments.
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R. B. Goodman
el Paso
Walter Durham
Mrs W C Chilton Hosts Tuesday Club Bridge
Mrs William C Chilton entertained the Tuesday Club on April 12 with three tables of bridge. High score trophies went to Mrs Bob Stanton among members and Mrs L Kenneth Ory among guests. Special guest was Mrs J B Chilton Jr of Enci nal. a salad course was served.
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William C. Chilton
Bob Stanton
L. Kenneth Ory
J. B. Chilton, Jr
Encinal
Mrs J B Chilton Jr Honored With Informal Reception
An informal reception was held Thursday afternoon by Mrs J B Chilton to entertain friends of her daughter in law and house guests Mrs J B Chilton of Encinal. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
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J. B. Chilton
J.B. Chilton
Encinal
Mohon Hosts Card Games Night For Friends
Last Tuesday night Mrs. John A. Mohon and her husband entertained a few friends with the game 42. Six tables were set up for the event, indicating a lively social gathering.
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John A. Mohon
Can and Sealing Supplies Advertised by Higginbotham Bros
The canning season nears and Higginbotham Bros. and Co. promotes carloads of Cookers Sealers Cans Jars and related supplies at right prices to help shoppers prepare.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Mrs. J. W. Payne Dies Here at 85
Mrs. J. W. Payne, 85, long time Comanche County resident, died at her home after a ten day illness. Born Rebecca Bard Feb 17 1871 in Missouri she married J. W. Payne in 1871. Surviving children include Mrs. R. H. Randolph Mrs. J. R. Cox and B. M. Payne of Comanche and others in San Angelo Victoria and Talley communities. Interment followed Friday at Cox Cemetery near Sidney with grandsons E D Cox A P Cox Wesley Hurt Roy Talley Arlisister and Orvan Brister as pallbearers.
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J. W. Payne
Comanche County
Cox Cemetery
Sidney
Gordon Barrett
E. D. Cox
A. P. Cox
Wesley Hurt
Comanche
Roy Talley
Arlisister
Orvan Brister
San Angelo
W. M. Brister
C. F. Taylor
Victoria
Lake Eanes Fishing Permit Ordinance Enacted
The ordinance prohibits fishing in Lake Eanes without a permit from the City Secretary of the City of Comanche. Children under twelve may fish without a permit if accompanied by a parent. Violators face misdemeanor conviction, up to a $200 fine, and forfeiture of the fishing permit.
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Lake Eanes
City of
Comanche
Lake
Eanes
Hoff's Best Bride Hopefuls Sledge Jones Tie In April
Jack Sledge and Miss Jones wed in Sidney with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. The couple, from Soda Springs and Pleasant communities, plan to reside in Sidney and host a large reception list of relatives and friends.
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Jack Sledge
Miss Jones
Tom Jones
Roger Smith
Sledge
Luther Sledge
Soda Springs
U Pleasant
Sidney
Delicio
J. O. Jones
L. A. Bratton
C. * Jones
Tom Fagacl
Powers
Bill Elliot
Bob Seale
M. Daviy
Ratliff
Waltones
J. W. Sled
Willis Robertson
Earl Hodge
Mount Pleasant
Floyd Joneson
Reba Sledge
Free Hodge
Fairview
Lariher
Lon Sledge
S Duckett
A. L. Milligar
Graham
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