M L Harris Recognized By Magazine Sections
Merton Harris of Comanche and Smithville is profiled as a district attorney with a storied career. The piece notes his rise from farm boy to lawyer and judge, his book The Golden Mirage, and calls him the novel type attorney admired for courage and justice. It highlights his potential for state and national politics and his imposing six foot four inch presence.
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Texas
Shakespeare
Macbeth
Adam Johnson
Austin
21St Judicial District
Comanche
Merton Harris
Abraham Lincoln
Comanche County
Areer
Baylor Univrsity
University of Texas
Judge Harris
de Leon
Smithville
S. L. Staples
Neff
Jdge Staples
Mr. Harris
Fleming H. Revell Press
Desdemona
Ranger
Supreme Court
Harris
Nis
Comanche County Old States Picnic Draws Hundreds
About two hundred fifty people, mainly natives from Southern States, gathered Friday at McCharen's Lake for the first annual Comanche County Settlers from the Old States Association picnic. No formal program, but reminiscences of life in the old states. Free watermelon, lemonade, and a basket dinner were served from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
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McCharen’s Lake
Comanche County
Old States Association
Alabama
Comanche tribute to two respected citizens
In Comanche Texas on August 13 28 J R Eanes pays tribute to W J Moore and J B Arther known as Uncle Joe. He lauds them as outstanding civic figures who showed courage integrity and steadfast faith. Their memory is honored during these times of doubt and compromise.
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Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
W. J. Moore
J. B. Arther
Joe
Joe Moore
Joe Arther
Hayes Family Reunion Held Over Two Days
The J S Hayes reunion brought 100 relatives to the Gustine grounds for August 8 and 9. A yearling provided barbecue and stew while Jno Manning of Chowicee Oklahoma led afternoon services. Attendees included many Hayes descendants from Gustine Dublin San Saba Mineral Wells and Seedy with plans for August 6 and 7 next year.
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J. S
Jimmy) Hayes
Jimmy
Jno
Erma Manning
A. E. Cox
Purn Evans
Gustine
Mat Hayes
Dublin
J. R. Daniels
San Saba
Jess Hayes
Mineral Wells
J. C. Neil
Kahoma
W. E. McKee
Seedy
Okla
McKee
Manning
Godbold Receives District Plant Superintendent Promotion
Lane Godbold son of Mrs Mollie Godbold has been promoted to District Plant Superintendent for Southwestern Telegraph Company with headquarters at Arts Texas. His duties cover eighteen towns in the region and he spent over ten years in the company’s engineering department before leaving to serve in an engineering division formed of former company employees at the outbreak of World War I.
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Lane Godbold
Mollie Godbold
Southwestern Telephone Company
Arts
Texas
Godbold
Program of Comanche County Laymen Association at Brysonville
The Comanche County Laymen Association holds its first meeting for a new year at 2 50 p m at Brysonville after gathering at the Methodist Tabernacle at 2 00 p m The program includes prayers readings and multiple ten minute talks by local speakers on topics such as Why I live for Jesus and The power of an endless life The event features scripture readings group prayers and an invitation by the pastor The committee announces upcoming activities and closes with benediction
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Comanche County
Jesus
Roy Reine
Will Martin
L. F. Elkins
Morris
M. J. Sullivan
T. M
Memorial Fund Launched For Myrtle Martin Peforming Youth Work
A tribute at the Presbyterian church honors Myrtle Martin who died recently. The community forms the Myrtle Martin Memorial Fund to send girls to Kerrville Young People's Encampment annually, fostering her lifelong aim to aid youth. Contributions may be given to Mrs. J. B. Albcorn supervising the fund.
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Myrtie Martin
R. W. Scurry
Presbyterian Church
Henry van Dyke
Myrtle Martin
Kerrville
Myrtle
J. B. Albcorn
Chara
J B Arthur Buried Sunday
J B Arthur died at 8 40 pm Saturday at his home in Comanche after years of poor health. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday at 4 pm with Rev R J LaPrade in charge. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery under the auspices of the I O O F Lodge. He was born in Cherokee county Alabama 72 years ago and is survived by his widow Mary Lewis and several children, plus a sister and two brothers.
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Joe B. Arther
Comanche
Methodist
R. J. LaPrade
Oakwood Cemetery
1. O. O. F. Lodge
J. B. Arthur
Cherokee County
Alabama
Barney Arthur
White Point Church
Arthur
Methodist Church
L. Arthur
Longworth
Fisher County
J. E. Arthur
Ballinger
Will Wallace
Hillsboro
Frank Ross
J. H. Arthur
Lewis P. Arthur
B. S. Lewis
W. H. Arthur
Fastland
A. Polk Arthur
Eyster Butler Nuptials Tie Morgan and Ballinger Families
Charles Eyster Jr. and Miss Mildred Butler wed at 7 a.m. in the home of Dr. Forrest Maddox with Ballinger guests traveling from the city. Attendants included Lee Butler Burns Holt Ruth Holliday Laverne Sims Nadine Rambo. The couple will reside in Morgan. Mrs. Dutton and children from Oklahoma City visit D W Dutton and family.
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Charles Eyster Jr
Morgan
Mildred Butler
Ballinger
Forrest Maddox
Lee Butler
Burns Holt
Ruth Holliday
Laverne Sims
Nadine Rambo
Comanche
Buster
Rubber stamp shop advert in The Comanche Chief
Local ad promotes a rubber stamp business offering all kinds of stamps and prompt service at low prices.
Nitrated sulphurous compound sold for insects and health claims
An old advertisement promises a nitrated sulphurous compound will deter blood-sucking insects, tone the system, improve appetite, and induce earlier moults. It notes a 39 day trial with a money-back guarantee if not satisfied and directs buyers to Reese Co. Durham Pharmacy.
Comanche Chief Publishes 60 Page Special Edition
The Comanche Chief issued a 60 page special edition by J C Wilkerson and W H Carpenter focusing on farm development, with readable accounts of Comanche citizens and local business interests. Comanche marks the start of West Texas and is noted as a progressive city in the region.
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J. C. Wilkerson
W. H. Carpenter
Comanche
West Texas
Bryan Daily Eagle
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M. L. Harris
J. R. Eanes
T.I Collins
W. L. Tatum
Hayes
J.B. Arthur
Eyster
Butler
D. M .Dutton
Oklahoma City
D.W. Dutton
Fm. Reese Co
Durham Pharmacy
Brownwood
Lee
Mackey Motor Company
Seine
Benye
Pat
WM. Reese CO
Tire
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