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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

Page

12

Personal notices from Comanche and nearby towns

A long list of visitors returning home and locals traveling for visits and business spans Comanche, Brownwood, Dallas, Fort Worth, Stamford, and Arlington. Notables include Mrs J J Anderson and Margarite returning to Houston, Ed Lee visiting from Aspermont, and many trips for speaking engagements, health, or family time across Texas communities.

J. Anderson Margarite Houston W. 8. Warvins Ed Lee Aspermont

Mine Sehurman Heink to Perform at Brownwood

The world renowned contralto Mine Sehurman Heink appears in Brownwood on Thursday May 15. Reservations recommended to secure good seats. Tickets priced 2.00 and 3.00. write Cameron Marshall at Howard Payne College Brownwood for reservations.

Sehurman-Heink Brownwood Cameron Marshall Howard ‘Payne College Howerd Payne College

Brides Luncheon and Club Talks Highlight Elegant Social Week

Mrs. William Reese hosted a brides luncheon for five honorees including Mrs Penn Oden and Mrs Walter Conway with guests and decorative sweet peas. The chapter also covered a Study Club meeting with talks on Clean Up campaigns Better Schools and voter education by Miss Cunningham and Mayor Eanes.

William Reese Penn Oden Walter Conway Shreveport Thompson Bruton Havana Cuba T. J. Uarrell J. B. Chilton Miss Minnie Aenegeais Mesdames St. Clairett Reese Bug It Nevely Peor Montgomery Evan Pelmer Lucile Miaton Ruth Vermer Minnie Conningheam Anne Pahaer Clara Moore Imaogen Smith Asteile Reese William Dingus Eanes Ety Council State Department of Education Minnie Cunningham Cunnningham

Delegates Named for Ballinger District Federation Meeting

District Federation delegates named for Ballinger gathering May 3 4 and 6 include Mesdames Cochran Waring Surry and Miss Minnie Cunningham.

Ballinger Cochran Waring Surrry Minnie Cunningham

Bruton House Party Honored by Callaways at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Gib Callaway hosted a six o clock dinner Thursday evening in honor of the Bruton house party. A delicious menu was served to Mr and Mrs A Bruton, Mr and Mrs Thompson Bruton, Mr and Mrs Eugene Neely, Miss Lucile Bruton, Mrs Creed, Mrs Hemsley, Karl Bruton and Jack Holmsley.

Gib Callaway Bruton A. Bruton Thompson Bruton Eugene Neely Lucile Bruton Creed Hemsley Karl Bruton Jack Holmsley

Carter and Hilliard wed at Christian Church parsonage

Hiliard Carter Milburn Carter and Miss Ladean Hilliard were married Saturday evening by Dr Klingman at the Christian Church parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Hilliard, is praised as popular and accomplished. The groom, son of Mrs Henry Carter, is described as a Comanche boy and longtime employee of the Chief for four years.

Milburn Carter Ladean Hilliard Klingman Christian Chur D. M. Hilliard Mr. Carter Henry Carter

Quiet Wedding of Miss Kittie Tarpley and Walter Lanford

The wedding took place at the Brooks home in Hillsboro Tuesday at 5 o clock with Dr. Evans of the Presbyterian College of Milford officiating. Maid of honor was Mrs Green of Dallas, with music by Mrs Bedell. After the ceremony the couple left for Dallas then Comanche to rest, relatives hosted guests from Austin Dallas and local families.

Louise Shelton Malcom Shelton John Tarlevon College Stephenville W. S R. Harris Brownwood Dewey Barnes Fort Worth W. Small and Myrtle Dell Phoenix Ariz Comanche District Court Walter Collins Hillsboro BL Y.cummings Eastland McRea Hastland McGee and McCartney andLomax Gomanche Alta Mae Howell Gorman Edith Lewis Winnie Wbilatherwick Jeanette Gladys Ripley Mercer'’s Gap Creamer Jewell Northcatt Texas Guadalupe River E. L. Lloyd Stamford H. Burks Dallas A. J. Cunningham Guthrie Okla Ned Holman Ned Holman, Jr B.C. Wiesendanger Burks Mercantile Co Virginia N. E. Palmer J. F. Palmer John West Will West Gustine Leon County John Belle McCoyv Arlington J. F. Grisso J. RK. Evans Proctor J. E. Bonser Kittie Mae Tarpley Walter Lanford Tom Brooks Evans Presbyterian College of Milford Green Arthur Bedell Mendelssohn C Goddard

Crabb and Littl Wed in Comanche Ceremony

On Saturday April 24 at the residence of Miss Annie Shappard in Comanche, Farr D. Crabb united in matrimony with Bea Littl in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Ernest TL. Lloyd. The bride’s father is Henry Little of Fleming. The couple will reside in Dallas.

Annie Shappard Comanche Farr D. Crabb Bea Littl Ernest TL. Lloyd Henry Little Fleming

Service and Square Deal Motif of Harrell Ice Company

Harrell Ice and Fuel Company in Comanche emphasizes service and a square deal as it revamps its plant and fleet. Management spent 7,000 to 8,000 dollars on remodeling and new equipment, adds wagons and drivers, and uses scales with drivers carrying exact-change pennies to ensure customers pay only for the exact pounds delivered. The firm has earned praise for its ice quality and business methods since the new service began.

T. J. Harrell Harrell Ice and Fuel Cmpany Comanche

Thaxton Still in Fort Worth Hospital After Surgery

S Thaxton remains hospitalized in Fort Worth two to three weeks after an operation. Once critically ill with little hope of recovery, he is now reported to be getting along fairly well. Blood transfusion aided by his wife’s donation helped turn the tide in his favor.

Thaxton S. Thaxton Fort Worth

Music and Musicians in War's Aftermath

Miss Enola Garnett notes wartime music uplifted soldiers and communities. She cites more participation in choirs and clubs, and predicts lasting compositions. The breach of contract suit by Schubert Choral Club of Dallas against Tetrazzini, once in court, was settled out of court after her illness prevented a concert.

Miss Enola Garnett Cantonments Imusic Schubert Choral Club of Dallas Tetrazzini Coliseum

Cedar Posts and Logs Arrive From Mountains

A shipment from the mountains arrives with a carload of cedar posts and logs ranging from six to fourteen feet long and up to twelve inches in diameter. Delivered by Higginbothains, the load signals building materials for local projects.

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death

We express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during our wife and mother’s illness and passing. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durham for floral offerings and to T. D. Starks and family.

Walter Durham T. D. Starks

Baptist preacher Rev Broome to speak at First Baptist

Brownwood pastor Rev Broome will preach at the First Baptist Church Sunday all are invited to attend and hear him deliver a sermon.

Inter-Church Meeting Held in Comanche County

The Inter-Church meeting for Comanche County was held at the Central Christian Church yesterday. Dr. C. C. Klingman, county chairman, announced the event. Report was unavailable due to press deadlines.

Comanche County C. C. Klingman Central Christian Church

Letter of gratitude from John E. Bonser and family

John E. Bonser and family express deep thanks for the visits flowers and attention they received during two weeks of serious illness. The note notes spontaneous support from many near and far and says they feel indebted for the kindness shown.

John E. Bonser

Abstract Work Request Slated for Ira Wilson

Quick service notice directs sending abstract work to Ira Wilson at Neill Abstract Co for notary tasks.

Ira Wilson Neill Abstract Co. Notary

Smith and Bickle Wedding at Comanche Parsonage

A wedding was held April 22 1920 at the Methodist parsonage in Comanche with Mr A Smith and Mrs Bittie Bickle married by Rev Ernest L Lloyd.

Methodist Comanche Smith Bittie Bickle Ernest L . Lloyd

Brachey Warren Wedding in Comanche Parsonage

Arthur L Brachey and Haleye E Warren wed at the Methodist parsonage in Comanche on April 22 1920 both natives of Kentucky with Rev Ernest L Lley officiating.

Comanche Arthur L. Brachey Haleye E. Warren Ernest L Lley

Mason Mooney Rural Wedding in Comanche Ceremony

John C. Mason of Sip Spring and Agness Moone of Oglesby wed in Comanche on April 2 1920 with Rev. Ernest Loy officiating. Parson age listed, details indicate a small-town marriage notice from the Melodis section.

Comanche John C. Mason Sip Spring Agness Moone Oglesby Ernest Loy

Methodist Church Public Notices on Sunday School Plan

Carpeters are at work on the Primary building and expect completion for the Primary department of Sunday school by next Sunday. The seven eight and nine year olds will form three classes. all Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. The pastor preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. The public is invited to attend all services. Ernest L. Lloyd, Pastor.

Ernest L. Lloyd Pasion

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