Wilson arrest tale ends with cross highway clue and capture
The case centers on a handwritten note threatening to blow up a Stephenville home if a $2,500 demand is not met. Police tracked the suspect to Zephyr, where a staged exchange led to the arrest of Wilson after a car pursuit and a gun seizure. John Reese Texas Ranger secured the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siddons
Stephenville
Brownwood
Court House Square
Zephyr
Mullin
Carl W. Turnbow
Erath County
Turnbow
Jack Hallmark
Stephenvil
Avinger and Beeker
Brown County
Robert George
Noel Wilson
Homer Batley Coleman
W. O. Weems
Warren Witth Wood
Avinger
Hallmark
Becker
Blanket Road
Modie Glass Farm
Blanket Highway
Wilson
Tom White
John Reese
Texas Ranger
Comanche
Justice of Peace
Comanche County
Wid Spivey
Fuller Construction policy clarified for REA allotments
The article explains REA allotment rules for construction projects. It warns against overspending beyond approved miles and emphasizes preallotment records and written approvals for changes. It also notes contractor bids are unit based and that surplus funds do not grant extra authority. The piece closes with a local note about Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Russell visiting Oswell Brightman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
E H Rauhut Dies After Long Illness in Comanche County
E H Rauhut 66 prominent Comanche County farmer and ginner died at home Monday afternoon July 31 after months of illness. Funeral Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev E M Shepard. interment Oakwood Cemetery. Born January 24 1873 in Germany he came to the United States at nine. Survived by wife Mary Harlow McCrary Rauhut and four sons and one daughter, two grandsons, two brothers, and other relatives. He built the Rauhut Gin in 1917 and was a major landowner and farmer. He joined the Presbyterian Church in 1905 after childhood Lutheran baptism.
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E. H. Rauhut
Comanche County
Ginner
First Presbyterian Church
E. M. Shepard
E. R. Gordon
A. Edwin Wilson
Oakwood Cemetery
Emil Herman Rauhut
Germany
United States
Rudolph Schuster
Priddy
Washington County
Texas
Eugenia Schuster
Comanche
Mary Harlow McCrary
Herman Rauhut
Eugene Rauhut
Emilie Meyers
Anton Rauhut
Austin
James Brent Rauhut
Emil Victor Meyers
Fred Rauhut
Creamer
John Rauhut
Ladysmith
Wisconsin
Otillia Hunke
Blue Island
Illinois
America
Rauhut
Lutheran Church
Eva Lee Roberson
Dorothy Faye Coker
Marjorie Littlejohn
Frances Evelyn Durham
Maxine George
Maxine Nichols
Maidee Marshall
Verdelle Marshall
Elton McCullough
Mary E. Jones
Eldeana Lane
Faye Dixon
Maurine Dixon
Ellen Bryson
Billie St. Clair
Frances Hampton
J. W. Littlejohn
E. E. Anthony
L. F. Elkins
Gail Dudley
T. J. Williams
Leverett Little
Werdell Marshall
D. C. Clarke
Gus Spiser
Eden
Christine Schumann
Otto Schumann
Chas. Jesse
Henry Buffe Aul
R. E. Coleman
Lake Arthur
N. M
Tom Wilson
Zephyr
O. K. Rea
Willie Rei
Herman Rea
Pottsville
Wm. Tieman
Indian Gap
Lee Pfluger
J. P. Holman
Brownwood
R. C. Carter
Travis Franks
Hamilton
Fred A
Notice of Letters of Administration for L Brandon
Original letters of administration for the estate of L. Brandon deceased were granted to Eichland Fagan on June 26, 1939 by the Court of Comanche County. All claimants must present their claims within the legally prescribed time. Residence and address: Comanche, Comanche County, State of Eiland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Brandon
Comanche County
Comanche
Eiland
Fagan
Local Names Mentioned in Community Notice
Herman Hohertz of Priddy, Hulda Libke of Eden, Tony Bunger of Eden, and Chas Meyer of Indian Gap appear in a regional notice listing residents connected to the event or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hohertz
Priddy
Hulda Libke
Tony Bunger
Eden
Chas. Meyer
Indian Gap
Hurt Reunion at Elm Grove Draws 244 Attendees
The fifth annual Hurt family reunion was held at Elm Grove on Sunday July 23. Rev D Hurt gave the welcome, a bountiful noon dinner was shared under oak trees, and officers were re elected. A love offering supported Roy Hart of Lipan. 116 relatives and 128 visitors attended with many Hurt families listed from Elm Grove Cotton Grove Veribest and other towns.
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Hurt
Elm Grove
D. Hurt
Roy Hart
Lipan
Local residents report visits and travel details
Hicks Corner Archie Carmichael made a business trip to Brownwood Wednesday. Therman Fagan and Mr. Lorder milk of Comanche were in this community Sunday. Coleman Allen and family of Arizona are visiting his father Jodie Allen. Several from here attended the Tunnel and Bruce reunion at Lake Eanes last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D F Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Carmichael
Brownwood
Therman Fagan
Mr. Loudermilk
Comanche
Coleman Allen
Arizona
Jodie Allen
Tunnel
Bruce
Lake Eanes
D. F. Carmichael
Sunday night singing gathers local families in Indian Creek area
The event drew Mervin Bowman and family of Indian Creek Ed Burdette and family and Gus Kisher and family from Cross Roads Mr and Mrs Albert Lawless and daughter Burline Bud Hackie Gerald and Iris Langley Mrs B L Carmichael and children and Misses Doris and Doreatha Medford all of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Bowman
Indian Creek
Ed Burdette
Gus Kisher
Cross Roads
Albert Lawless
Burline
Bud
Hackie
Gerald
Iris Langley
B. L. Carmichael
Doris
Doreatha Medford
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Ernest Shelley
J. H. Shelley
Liz Shelley
Whitney
B. J. Barker
Loudie Lee
Frances Barker
Collier
Enid
Okla
J. L. Barker
John M. Carmody
R. C. Russell
Oswell Brightman
Russell
Misssissippi State University
University of Texas
Americas
Bowen
Bowen Motor Coaches
STAD
J. E Bingham
W. W. Smith
Robert Reed
W. D. Woolsey
L. L. Hays
B. M. Payne
A. J. Hurt
S. D. Hurt
D. L. Hurt
Elim Grove
J. E. Hurt
Cotton Grove
M. C. Hurt
Captain Peacock
Santa Anna
W. H. Lane
Katie
Montie Lane
F. T. Hurt
F. A. Fernl
Jim Reed
Blanket
R. L. Hurt
Roy. L. F. Holder
Earlene Truelove
Odell Holder
Morgan Mill
W. G. Hurt
Bronte
D. R. Lancaster
Maine
H. L. Stewart & Son
Westinghouse
Gail
Tom
Eltos
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