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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
5
The fragment mentions Gustine and an encampment with a score or place of 103, plus a reference to a fire incident. Details are incomplete but indicate a youth activity or competition and a local fire event affecting the camp.
An OCR fragment describes a meeting of a chapter with Grand Officers visiting in August attended by Margaret and Lula Hulsey, Myrlene in Xarkania, and notes on refreshments. The rest lists second hand goods for sale including furniture and mattresses with prices.
The Sipe Springs Baptist Church revival ends Sunday with all services and grounds dinner. Evangelist Bro J B Harlin of Stephenville leads, Pastor James S Hamilton directs singing, and Sunday School starts at 10. Worship at 11, evening service at 8 15 p m.
James Franklyn Allsup, 62, a Gustine native and World War I veteran, died Sunday August 3 at the Veterans Hospital in Marlin after a month of treatment. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Gustine, with interment in the Allsup Family Cemetery. He was born November 29, 1889, in Gustine and never married. Survivors include brothers Tralcy and W. M. Allsup, both of Gustine. Visitors in Barret Home include Ed Laird and Mrs. Mike Sipe from Alexandria Louisiana.
J L Elrod 71 a Comanche real estate man and former farmer died suddenly Friday August 1 at his home 603 E Duncan after years of poor health He had lived in Comanche fourteen years and previously farmed near Cross Roads He is survived by his widow Ada and several children Funeral services were held Saturday at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev R L Bowman and Rev Elkins and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
A revival meeting begins Friday night August 8 at the Baggett Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Maxwell of Gustine in charge. The event runs through Sunday August 17 with morning and evening services and singing by Donald Moore of Baggett.
Mrs. Sallie Stewart of Lamkin marked her 80th birthday at home on Sunday August 3 with family including sons and daughters and many grandchildren present. Gifts were opened and lunch was served under trees. several relatives unable to attend sent well wishes. Also noted were visits by Wetzel family members to Comanche and Austin with arrangements for a Houston auditing job in Liberty.
A J Blevins Sr of Comanche was defeated July 26 in the Eastland County Clerk race. Final votes: A J Blevins Sr 1238, George A Cox Jr 3128, Johnson Smith 9763. J F Tucker was renominated Sheriff and John S Hart nominated County Judge. Mr and Mrs Dave Ravenshine and Ken Rachel visited the Janes family in Keene.
Rev Bruce Thomas pastor welcomes parishioners to a successful Bible School program by the children. A church singing Sunday afternoon will be held the first Sunday of each month, inviting all singers and listeners to attend morning Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11, with evening service at 2. Here from Andrews Billy Cade visits his mother Mrs Stella Summers, Rodney and Royce this week.
Attendance at Hasse Baptist services described as good. Revival begins Friday night August 8 with Bro Frazier of Imperial Texas preaching and Wayne Woolsey leading singing. Included are Sunday School 10 a.m. and preaching 11 a.m. Training Union at 8 p.m. and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8.
July 28 marked the third meet ing date for Comanche County 4 H Electric Club. Bill Parks REA manager gave a wiring demonstration and explained fuse boxes load circuits and repairing wall switches. Next meeting August 1 will be workshop day with members to bring projects for help.
The Cunningham family reunion will be held at the reunion grounds on Highway 16 near Newburg on Sunday August 10 Rev E N Strother announces all family members and friends should attend and bring lunch Barbecue will be cooked on the grounds The gathering brings descendants of Captain James and Aunt Susan Cunningham and is one of the oldest local events dating back about 60 years with annual meetings since 1901.
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