Community notables visit area this week
Hicks Corners George Willis of Pettit visited Monday. Miss Doris Medford and Doreatha Medford spent Sunday with Miss Billie Jean Burdette at Pettit. B. L. Carmichael and family visited in Sidney Sunday. Martin Palmer of Shiloh was in the community last Saturday night. Mrs. Hurt of Santa Anna was here Monday. Mr. Brown of Stanton came Thursday to buy watermelons. Mrs. Opal McDonald of Comanche was here Friday. Archie Carmichael, visiting his sister Mrs. John M. Sharp in San Antonio, returned home Friday. Miss Doris Medford with Mrs. Bill Osborn of Shilon spent Thursday at Santa Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willis
Pettit
Doris
Doreatha Medford
Billie Jean Burdette
B. L. Carmichael
Sidney
Martin Palmer
Shiloh
Hurt
Santa Anna
Mr. Brown
Stanton
Opal McDonald
Comanche
Archie Carmichael
John M. Sharp
San Antonio
Doris Medford
Bill Osborn
Shilon
Spralls
Sttephenville
Lula Mae
Lucillelexander
Palacios
Galveston
Sugarland
L. H. Brock
Nema Mae
Elmer Brock
F. H. Brock
Neeta Jean Bryson
Lamkin
Ruth Miller
Lucille Alexander
Juanita Miller
Freda van Winkle
Louise Durham
Claude Trayweek
Austin
G. D. Haggard
R. M. Alexander
Brownwood
Revival closes as Dr Moore leads Hazel Dell service
Hazel Dell hosts a Sunday night revival led by Dr Karl H Moore and Bro Robert Barnett with several parishioners joining by baptism or letter. Spralls of Stephenville set to run a two week singing school beginning in July 2011.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl H. Moore
Robert Barnett
Attendance records at Texas Future Farmer convention in Temple
More than two thousand active members from 253 Future Farmer chapters in Texas attended the Texas Future Farmer Convention in Temple. The Tri State Public Speaking contest was the main event with awards, demonstrations, officer installations, and a large barbecue. Delegates included R E Dutton and Jake Hodges from Comanche chapter. Next year’s convention will be in Houston. Hilton Stewart of Odessa visited Bibb.
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Texas Future Farmer
Temple
Texas
Future Farmer
Lone Star Farmer
Texas Experiment Station
Soil Conservation Service of Texas
Texas Association of Future Farmers
Temple Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Dutton
Jake Hodges
Comanche Future Farmer Chapter
Houston
Cross Roads Store News and Regional Visits
Sunday visitors from Columbus included Reginald Taylor and son with family members staying in Austin for a short visit. Coleman guests and cross plains locals joined a Monday community gathering. Comanche tennis interest grows as calls for a free public court rise, noting Rice Institute and UT in collegiate prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag Creek Tabernacle
Reginald Taylor
Reggie
Columbus
Taylor
J. A. Moore
Morrissie Taylor
Edith Owens
C. E. la Roque
Austin
Raymond McEntire
Coleman
Cross Plains
Comanche
Texas
Rice Institute
University of Texas
Livingston Family Reunion Held in Midland County
Descendants of Morgan and Berta Livingston gathered July 23 at Glen Dale Park in Midland County for a multigenerational reunion. The day included a chicken fry, games for children, and photos of family groups. The group planned another gathering at the Livingston home of J. NM. Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland County
Morgan
Berta Livingston
Glen Dale Park
Mrs. I. M. Livingston
J. NM. Livingston
Reunion Plans Set for 1940 in Comanche County
Ten oclock gathering at the Livingston home followed by lunch in the shady yard and a afternoon at King Ranch lase with swimming. The group, all Livingston relatives and in laws from Midland Hobbs De Leon Lamesa Stanton Sidney and Sidney area, will reconvene near Sidney in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstons
King Ranch Lase
Livingston
Comanche County
Sidney
J. M. Livingston
I. M. Livingston
Gerald
Lola
Troy
Jack
Bill
Ira Lee
Mike
Ira May
Jewell D
E. A. Livingston
Mary Lenora
D. H
Wayland
Rita Meryle
Darlene
J. B. Livingston
Joy
Keith
R. L. Bagley
G. K. Bagley
Johnnie Price
Melba Joy
Shirley Sue
Local News Tastings from Mercer Area Visits
Mercer Gap Mr and Mrs A J Huggins and daughters Della Lee and Ruby Helen visited Mr and Mrs Caldwell and family at Gustine Sun Mrs G C McKinzie of Comanche visited her daughter Mrs Roy Dutton and family Sunday Mr and Mrs J J Tate and daughter and grandson of Brownwood visited Mr and Mrs I C Fletcher and family here Sunday Mr and Mrs Jess Williford and family visited her brother Joe Huggins and family Sunday Gec Caldwell and R C Caldwell returned to their home Sun Several from here attended singing at Bethel Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Huggins
Della Lee
Ruby Helen
Caldwell
Gustine
G. C. McKinzie
Comanche
Roy Dutton
J. J. Tate
Brownwood
I. C. Fletcher
Jess Williford
Joe Huggins
Rollins Black Reunion Set for Lake Eanes on August 11
A Rollins Black reunion is planned at Lake Eanes on August 11. A committee announcement urges full attendance and notes the event will be hosted at the lake venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Eanes
Elliott Family Reunion Planned at Lake Eanes Park
The Elliott family and relatives of late Robert Willis Elliott gathered July 16 at Lake Eanes Park for a reunion. Attendees from Palacios, Texas City, Hasse, Gartman’s View, Bianket, Fairview, De Leon, Comanche, White Point and other Texas towns enjoyed a basket lunch under shade trees as guests shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Robert Willis Elliott
Lake Eanes Park
Flest
Stillman Whitefield
Pauline
Tom Eliott
Palacios
Tinney Elliiott
Texas City
Homer Sneed
Russell Elliott
Virgus Elliott
Cecil Elliott
Robert Sneed
Hasse
Ollie Loudermilk
Downine
Ruffs Claton
Frank Gaines
Monroe Elliott
Gartman
Jane Irby
Biank Et
Henry Johnston
Fairview
Walter Shupp
de Leon
Sam Johnston
Bill Elliott
Lida Gaines
Comanche
Vernon Gaines
Perry Patton
White Point
Wylie Elliott
Leonard Elliott
Mack Elliott
Hase
Local Family Gatherings Highlight Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Finney and Curt joined relatives in farm neighborhood events. The McKinzie and Gore families hosted and visited kin including Woodie McKinzie and Rogers from Harmony. A J Gore and Mrs John Iggins shared Sunday meals with kin at White Point and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and Gore
White Point
A. J. F Gore
John Jayiggins
Visit Brings Ruby Helen and Della Lee to Gustine Home
Laughters as Ruby Helen and Della Lee visited in the Caldwell residence at Gustine Sunday, sharing time with Mr and Mrs Caldwell.
Kirkland Beck Marriage Announced
The June marriage of Miss Jewel Kirkland of Comanche and Jin Beck of Dublin was announced this week. They wed June 10 in Eastland with Justice of Peace Woods officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Kirkland
Comanche
Jin Beck
Dublin
Miss Kirksland
Mr. Beck
Eastland
Justice of Peace Woods
Alfred Steele Reunion at Lake Fanes
The annual Alfred Steele reunion will be held at Lake Fanes on August 9. The announcement comes from Mrs. P. D. Hall Sidney, secretary of the A&R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Steele
Lake Fanes
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North Side
North Side Cafe
J. B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
Dry
Chief Dry Cleaners
Geo. C. McKinzie
Hazel Dell
Ralph Moser
C.H.S. Voca
Hilton Stewart
Odessa
Billy’ Stewart
Bibb
Gillette
Cross Roads
Mrs. Caldwell
Kirkland-Beck
U. S
Turkeys
Chicickens
H.J.R Gille
Tupin
Ernest Tupin
Jeweler
Baxters Place
Comanche, Texas
Grocery Department
K. C
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SODA
Aia
Folger’s Coffee
Coo
Ing Ol
Rio
Abe
Kerr Lids
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