Family reunions bring relatives together in Texas-Oklahoma shows
The article lists numerous families from Comanche Sidney Abilene and nearby towns gathering for fifth annual Wylie and related reunions. It notes no deaths in the immediate family since the last meeting, two marriages, a July 11 gathering at Sidney school campus, and an annual business meeting electing CC. Graham Sr. president with plans to reconvene at the Sidney school campus next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Henderson
Zephyr
Jesse Beaty
Mildred Pettit
Albany
J. P. Graham
Sidneychool
J. UD. Vancleave
Sidney
Stud Newsome
Comanche
Floyd Moody
Newbury
Wordie Hopkins
Abilene
Bryan Boykin
H. H. Burnett
Earl
K. A. Reece
A. A. Hilley
K. D. Jone
J. W. Jones
A. C. Jones
Ireland
W. L. Hedgpeth
Duncan
Hamilton
C. J. Graham
Aubrey
Ninth annual Coker and McGuire reunion held at Indian Creek Church
Fourteen dozen relatives and visitors attended at Indian Creek Church for the ninth annual Coker and McGuire reunion. Morning gatherings under the tabernacle featured string music by the Happy Five and a large community meal. An afternoon sacred sing led by Rev A C Jones preceded talks by several men. A new officers’ slate was elected and next year’s reunion is set for the Friday before the first Sunday in August at Indian Creek. Attendees included families from Midland Coleman Packwood Amherst and Fort Worth. three deaths were reported since the last gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Coker
McGuire Famil
Croups
Tabernacle
Happy Five
Elton Coker
Lloyd Coker
Thurston Thomas
Aubrey Jones
Gaston Williams
Rev
A. C. Jones
Rockwood
Flee
Bill Stewart
W. T. Holcomb
Midland
W. DB. Kearney
Mike Tipps
J. A. Jones
Amherst
Aubrey
S. C. Anderson
Colemar
Packwood
T. 9. Bullock
Coleman
Aaron Bullock
Glen Cove
Howard Matthews
Houston
Thomas
Gouldusk
Hawkins
Alf Coker
Fort Worth
T. C. A Ecean
W. ‘4. Bowman
Comanche
J. M. Holcomb
Haskell
Graham Vancleave Reunion Honors Alford Vancleave Descendants
The sixth annual reunion of the descendants of the late Mr and Mrs Alford Vancleave gathered to commemorate family ties and notable lineage with local participation and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham—Vancleave
Alford Vancleave
Family reunion honors J O and Mrs Quinn in Mercer Creek gathering
Descendants and relatives of the late J O and Mrs Quinn held a Sunday reunion at Mercer Creek. It was voted an annual event with baskets in a picnic setting. Heads of families from multiple towns attended and remarks recalled Mrs Quinn's long Comanche County tenure and her prior Elmina Coker heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gett
J. O
J. H. Kemp
Felix Williams
W. A. Bowman
George Pate
J. B. Tatum
Freeman Northcutt
Texarkana
Frank Atwood
Dublin
Port Cash
Hamilton
E. C. Edmondson
Coleman
T. Q. Bullock
Tom Holcomb
Midland
Complete work cleaning cemetery completed by city workers
Ten workmen under S. S. Payne cleaned Oakwood Cemetery after a week long effort removing weeks and grass. The yard is now in excellent condition and recent months saw substantial curb and cement work added to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Payne
Oakwood Cemetery
Peddlers Law and Penalties Against Nonpayment
The text outlines penalties for peddling under the act, including fines up to one hundred ninety dollars or confinement up to ten days, or both. It allows the county or district attorney to seek injunctions against violators and notes exceptions for taxes paid under subdivision 2. It also states that bounced checks used to pay producers can lead to a one year license forfeiture.
De Wolfe Seeks Repeal To End Farm Product Peddling Woes
Senator Carl Hardin and Representative E. T. Wyatt press repeal of the peddlers law to exempt farm products, arguing the Forty-second Legislature wronged producers and left goods rotting due to lack of market facilities. They pledge broad cooperation to restore a farm product exemption and correct the prior measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Carl Hardin
Stephenville
W. H .Carpenter
Comanche
Texas
E. T. Wyatt
Frath County
W. H. Carpenter
Ee. T. Wyatt
Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas 1931
The state and county announce a sheriff sale under an Alais Fixecu tion in the Travis Smith vs J. H. Gordon case No. 2238. On September 1, 1931, 18 undivided interest in two described tracts totaling 290 acres, including 160 acres in the E. T. A. R. Co. survey and 130 acres in Section 3, are offered for cash at the Comanche County courthouse. The levy also covers costs and a judgment of $154.25. Dwight Brightman, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Comanche
Justice Court of Hamilton
Travis Smith
J. H. Gordon
Court House
County of
State of Texas
Wn. BR. Berger
Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m with preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 2 p m Prayer Meeting follows at 8 p m Wednesday The public is cordially invited J M Perry pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. M. Perry
Urges Support Of Local Hospital For Comanche County
A nurse Lannette Holmes writes to Comanche Chief urging county residents to support the Comanche Hospital led by Dr. Osterhout. She praises his twenty years of experience and the hospital’s capability to treat difficult cases locally, arguing that support would save families travel costs and strengthen the community hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County
Osterhout
Comanche Hospital
Osterhont
Lannette Holmes
McDonald's Ice Cold Drinks and Fresh Produce at North Side Square
Tom McDonald proprietor advertises ice cold drinks fruits and vegetables at North Side Square offering a selection for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald’s
North Side Square
Tom McDonald
Birthday Theatre Party For Ellen Anthony
Mrs E E Anthony honored daughter Ellen with a theatre party after noon on her twelfth birthday. On return, sisters Josephine and Elizabeth Anthony directed games. Ice cream and cake were served to Harriet Cunningham of Waco Alma Gene Wilkerson Kathleen Barrett Garry Palmer and Ruth Goosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Anthony
Ellen
Josephine
Elizabeth Anthony
Harriet Cunningham
Waco
Alma Gene Wilkerson
Kathleene Barrett
Garry Palmer
Ruth Goosby
Icee Cold Melons At All Times Peerless Produce Ad
Classified ad from Peerless Produce Co. promotes ice cold melons available at all times. Includes brief product showcase and business listing for the grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Produce Co
Baptist Revival at Sipe Springs in progress
Rev J L Roden of Gorman assists the Sipe Springs Baptist church in a revival this week. J D Holmes of Custer leads singing with Ruby Jo Pounds on piano. A large choir and congregational singing uplift the services as Rev Roden preaches plain gospel sermons. The revival is drawing attendees and converting the lost, Homer Davis, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Roden
Gorman
Sipe Springs
J. D. Holmes
Custer
Ruby Jo Pounds
Roden
Homer Davis
Six cylinder Chevrolets lead early car registrations
Year to date sales show six cylinder Chevrolets with 302 110 units leading the field over four cylinder rivals. May margins reached 4 600 cars over the top four model, with regional gains in the Far West New England Southeast Mideast and Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Far West
New England
North Carolina
Florida
Mideast
New York State
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Midwest
Indiana
Michigan
Services at Stagg Creek and Comanche Notices
The Stagg Creek Christian meeting continues through Sunday with speakers including Aungst ninth and Jas T White minister. Reese Drug Co offers ladies wool bathing suits at one third off. Comanche residents listed will receive a family pass to the Ritz Theatre on Aug 11 and Aug 12, including many named individuals. Turkey raisers urged to use worm expellants as losses rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stagg Creek
Aungst
Jas. T. White
Reese Drug Co
Wm. Reese
Low Meat Prices at Peerless Produce Co
Prices for choice steaks at 11 5 cents per pound and forequarter steaks and roast at 12 cents per pound advertised by Peerless Produce Co. Bob Cox in Mer.
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Peerless Produce CO
Bob Cox
Mer
Social Notes From Comanche and Surrounding Areas
Personal mentions list Mrs F A Blanchard and grandson Cliff Carter visiting Mrs W B Barrett Stanley and Adelle Neely of Dallas who are visiting their aunt Mrs J B Alborn. Numerous relatives from Dallas Sherman Phoenix Artesia Brownwood and other towns attend Will Roberson funeral in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Blanchard
Cliff Carter
I. E. Land
Alexandria
Louisiana
W. B. Barrett Stanley
Adelle Neely
Dallas
J. B. Alborn
RB. C. Stanley
Sidney
Comanche
Will Roberson
R. R. Waldrop
Meridian
Julian Williams
Comanche Residents To Receive Ritz Theatre Pass
At Comanche George E. Smith Jack Stuckey C C Shankles Mrs B W Speed Bob Stanton H L Stewart A E Thompson S B Tood J M Vaughan will receive a family pass to the Ritz Theatre on Tuesday August 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
E. W. Tate
H. A. Taylor
Bart Taylor
Geo. Tate
I. M. Vineyard
E. L. Wallace
Geo. Walker
Callie West
T. J. Williams
C. F. Williams
J. H. Wilhelm
R. B. Waldron
Ritz Theatre
Geo. E. Smith
Jack Stuckey
C. C. Shankles
B. W. Speed
Bob Stanton
H. L. Stewart
A. E. Thompson
S. B. Tood
J. M. Vaughan
Engagement of Josephine Anthony to Roy Box
Mr and Mrs E E Anthony announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Josephine to Roy Edgar Box of Corpus Christi Texas on September the tenth. Wool bathing suits at one third off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Anthony
Josephine
Roy Edgar Box
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mrs G F Boyd Dies in Mississippi
Mrs G F Boyd sister of FE and FE Anthony of Comanche died in a Memphis hospital on Tuesday July 28 and was buried at Kosciusko Mississippi. Mr Anthony attended the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Boyd
FE. Anthony
Comanche
Memphis, Tenn
Kosciusko
Miss
Anthony
Comanche Socials Note Wide Range of Weekend Visits
Local residents and visitors frequent Comanche over the weekend and into Monday. Notables include Chevrolet Sir W. W. Briscoe of Carter Oklahoma, Mrs. J. B. Arthur, Mrs. Frank Ross party, and multiple families from Hillsboro Maxwell Fort Worth and Waco visiting relatives. Pedigree ties span Carter, Hillsboro, Indian Gap, Fort Worth, Coleman and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Briscoe
Carter
Oklahoma
Hasse
Comanche
Wilson Campbell
Hillsboro
W. L. Wallace
J. B. Arthur
Frank Ross
Bownwood
O. QO
Eugene Dodson
Fort Worth
G. A. Dodson
A. R. Brown
McCauley
S. McDonald
Indian Gap
S. E. Hogan
W. M. Calhoun
Hamilton
R. B. Dubose
Waco
Helen Sartwell
Palacios
Margaret Burrows
Fire
New York
L. F. Elkins
Loneview
Cannie Scott
Will Elkins
Glenn
Coleman
Rob Seale
F. S. Harris
Florence
Rising Star
J. H. Thompson
J. A. Jones
Amherst
Frank Swanele
Clifton
J. W. Carter
7. M. Vineyard
L. D. Paeland
K. M. Mewhorn
Atlanta
Georgta
Myr
Ad W Ruerveh
Houston
TI. T. Clemons
Janet Fllen Holmes
Ranger
Ranger High School
Ranger Junior College
Dorie Payne
Alice Carter
Delcon
M. F. Pope
Butter Cartons and Parchment Promoted by Comanche Chief
The Comanche Chief urges sellers to use Butter Cartons and genuine Vegetable Parchment that resists moisture. The note claims butter remains Kent better and gels better with the packaging, urging improved presentation to attract buyers.
Large Sheets of Carbon for Embroidery Tracing
Red yellow and green sheets priced at 15 cents per sheet Comenche Chief offers bold supply of tracing carbon for embroidery projects with multiple color options and economical rate.
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Comenche Chief
Mise Burlyne McCollum and McCamey Visit Grandparents
Mise Burlyne McCollum and McCamey are visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCollum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Burlyne McCollum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rowlands Variety Store
Comanche, Texas
Wiley
O. O. Brightman
Wylie
L. R. Brightman
Lake Banes
Montgomery
Bama
Yancey Wylie
Woodville
Coker—McGuire
Quinn
DE Wolfe
Was _ Preston
Arthur Phifer
R.D. Polston
W. H. Rowland
Rey Rains
J. B. Russell
J. F. Redwine
F. D. Sanders
W. H. Satterfield
J. Newt Scott
Mississippi
Jerry Waldrop
Ilene M Kinzie
Albert Bonser
DeLeon
L. T. Shook
Mrs. Little
Corsicana
J. B. Layne
Mr. Shook
J. Byne
Ivan Couch
W. E. Kerley
E. C. Kerley
Aquilla
Bet
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