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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
8
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Home Cemetery near Blanket for Mrs. James Henson 82 who died Sunday night at the home of her son W D Henson in Sylvester. She was born March 20 1854 in Falls County Texas and married James Henson in 1871 in Williamson County near Liberty Hill. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Letters testamentary granted by the County Court of Comanche County Texas to the undersigned March 23 1936. All persons with claims against the estate of E P Kellum deceased must present them within the legal period. R R Kellum Executor Seymour Texas.
Community members thank Commissioner Sam Lewis for recently completed road improvements. They note better schedules for the school bus and rural mail carrier and commend the road builders for their care. Signed by local residents and businesses including Kilpatrick's Hardware Store and Helpy-Selfy Laundry.
I M Davis County Treasurer submits a quarterly report of receipts and expenditures for Comanche County Texas covering funds and balances since the last January term, sworn before me on April 13 1936 by J H Burton County Clerk.
One hundred guests are expected tomorrow afternoon as the West Ward P T A plans a bridge tournament and Centennial program at Mrs. J C Wilkerson's home. Elaborate arrangements have been under way for several days to ensure success.
Miss Edith Braziel daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Braziel of Comanca married Karl Oden son of Mr and Mrs W Oden of Goldthwait at Priddy Baptist Church. Ceremony led by Rev E T Cunningham. Attendants were Miss Lizzie Lou Braziel and Spurgeon Brazier. Mrs Oden a Priddy High School graduate. Mr Oden a Goldthwaite High School graduate and Howard Payne attendee. They reside in Dallas.
Bill Wilkerson was honored by his mother Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson Saturday with a birthday party. Guests were children from West Ward School and Tommy Dick Majors of Coleman. Following games, refreshments were served.
Mrs. Robert H. Moore hosted the Tuesday Club at her North Main Street Bas home with four bridge tables. High scores went to Mrs. Bob Stanton among members and Mrs. Vasco Lee among guests. an ice course was served.
Joe Park Huntington of Comanche celebrated his eighth birthday with an Easter hunt at his grandparents home, a party marking a fifth generation in the Burnham family born in Texas. His ancestry includes Nancy Burnham from Austin's Colony and Captain Jesse Burnham who joined Stephen F. Austin, plus Huntington lineage tied to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Comanche County invites bids at the courthouse in Comanche for one or more Caterpillar 50 HP tractors and a second hand 60 HP tractor as part payment. Warrants up to 3500 dollars will be issued, serially, with last maturity in 1941 and 6 percent interest payable semi annually. The county reserves the right to reject all bids. County Judge R S McCharen.
Open for custom hatching and sale of baby chicks. Incubator set each Monday and Thursday. Bring your eggs on those days.
Williams offers guaranteed flour at 1.48 for 3 1 2 lb, coffee 50c, Mrs. Tuckers shortening 1.15, 23c Oxy dol, dried apples 13c, 5 gal coal oil 40c, 6 bars OK soap 25c, millet and cane seed recleaned, maize and chicken feed. Trade merchandise for shelled yellow corn. 14 cents for your eyes.
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