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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
5
A long list of softball teams and sponsors from multiple towns and schools appears, naming managers and players from Gustine, Downing, Newburg, Comanche High School, Higginbotham's, REA, and Vocational School along with sponsor firms. The record shows numerous individuals, organizations, and local sponsors associated with regional softball teams and their management.
I express deep appreciation for floral offerings food and kindness during the illness and death of my husband Floyd Holt I especially thank Mr Porter Franks for his kindness and help May God bless each of you Mrs Floyd Holt
For sale tomato plants of all kinds offered by Brady Hufstutler at 1002 N Lane. Identified by itp.
Mrs G A Chilton 84 oldest Comanche native died at her East Grand home after a long illness. Funeral at Central Christian Church with Rev Robert A Jackson officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs R T Reid and Mrs T F Smalling. granddaughter Mrs W S Hyde and great granddaughter Betty Sue Hyde. Pallbearers were nephews.
Mrs. M. J. Neel, 91, died after a fall and broken hip. Funeral at Gustine Methodist Church followed by interment beside her husband. Survivors include 10 children, 41 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren, and two brothers G R Woods and C D Woods, with many relatives in Comanche County and beyond.
Floyd Holt 43 of Route 1 Comanche died at his home on the Fort Worth Highway at 2 50 Tuesday morning after an eight week illness. Funeral services were held at the Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Davenport and Rev. Isham officiating. Burial in Sardis Cemetery. Holt a native of Johnson County born July 10 1904 was a former Fort Worth freight line operator and farmer. He married Theola Dunn October 10 1931. Survived by widow parents brothers and sisters including Mrs Edgar Rutledge Mrs Sam Hanson twin sister Mrs Riley Trantham Raymond Holt Mrs Faye Brown Dean Holt Ira Holt Marvin Holt. He was a member of Evangelistic Riverside Temple Fort Worth.
The Cole Bible Class of the First Methodist Church held its second work dinner and nearly completed redecorating the classroom. Attendees included Mrs Urban A Schulze, Mr and Mrs Filton McCullough and children, Mr and Mrs Eddie Wells and David, Mr and Mrs Pete Wall, Mr and Mrs James Wilkerson and Jimmy and Maria, Tom Cox Jr, Bo Brewers, Nabers Gleaton and Paul.
Hospital notes list major surgeries for Mrs O K Berry and Agatha Hassell. Minor surgeries include Mrs Elmer Wilson and Charles Henson. Medical patients are Thomas Laughlin and others, plus four more, with several mothers delivering babies.
The Mid-Texas Presbytery gathered in Mineral Wells with Dr. W. B. Gray and D. Charles Clarke among attendees. Gray will lead Sunday services. the Young People's Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. the Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday at 7:30. An auxiliary training luncheon was held Wednesday led by Mrs. W. H. Slider. Brownwood attendees included Mrs. Bob Milligan, Mrs. Nathan Sliger, and Mrs. O. L. McCullough. Office staff at Vineyard Abstract and Insurance now include several new employees.
Nora Vaught of Eastland mother of Jack Vaught of Comanche and Mrs. Jes Mason of Lansing, is among 85 Texas mothers nominated by the American Mothers committee of the Golden Rule Foundation New York. A pioneer of Eastland County she lived in Gorman before moving to Eastland where her late husband Geo Vaught served as County Attorney and the family has since resided.
County results show trustees elected in multiple towns with vote tallies. Notable figures include Pettit and Williford in at large race. Sidney candidates Reed Cooker Graham Hutchins. Indian Mountain Kea. De Leon Sharp Dendy Locke. Sipe Springs Jones Alford Hogan. Pounds Wallace Moore Carruth Coan etc.
Listing offers eleven squares of cedar shingles a herd of 100 head nanny goats with kids a McCormick Deering binder a mare leather harness iron wheeled trucks and bodies a rubber tired wagon an ice refrigerator an elevator canvas for a late J D binder canvases and parts for a Massey Harris binder. Contact Rea T Hoff four miles easton Fort Worth highway.
For sale rebuilt singer machines with motors cabinets and attachments. Includes Round Bobbin Cabinet Electric 149.50 with reverse stitch or without reverse stitch. Portables priced from 65 to 139 with options. Rebuilt and guaranteed. O D Brooks 178 W Long Stephenville Texas.
A 14 ft gale trailer house crafted by a carpenter is shown at the first house west of Ward School, Jack Lane. Also promoted is a 5 cent per hole treatment to kill red ants with Red Ant Balls from the local drug store prescription department.
A tersely written notice from Vineyard Insurance and Abstrs on the South Side advertises prompt, accurate service with ample staff to complete tasks quickly. Contact phone 472.
Dr E E Blackwood begins brick veneer wash house in Block 21 at Hospital with an estimated cost of 200 dollars. Mrs C A Vinson adds a bathroom to Lake Side Addition residence for 100 dollars. Jack Vaught plans a new residence on Highway 36 West in Wright Addition costing 15 000 dollars with work starting April 13 and finishing June 15. James Wilkerson Jr remakes a bathroom at 603 Northwest 36th Street at an estimated 200 dollars.
The Rev. Geo M Sullivan of the First Presbyterian Church joked about being known only as relatives or roommates before tonight. The local note lists a Blond Cocker Spaniel pups for $10 and a Jersey cow, plus a Wayside Inn dinner ad and contact lines.
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