Waldrop Family Reunion Held on August First Sunday
The Waldrop family gathered for the annual reunion at Gustine Lake on August 6, a long standing tradition dating back over thirty years. About 40 relatives attended, fewer than in past years due to illness and members moving away. W. R. Waldrop had eleven children who all reached adulthood and raised many descendants. nine children are living today. The day was enjoyed by all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Waldrop
J. A. Lee
Jodie
Hayes Family Reunion at Baggett Crossing
The Hayes descendants gathered at Baggett Crossing on the Brazos River between Gustine and Lamkin for the annual reunion on Wednesday August 2. Fourteen eligible siblings were represented by 12 families totaling 118 attendees with Uncle Bud Hayes and his large clan notable among guests. The day featured conversation games swimming and a large dinner before plans to meet again next August on the same spot. Out-of-county attendees included H T Hayes Brownwood Myrtle Tally May Vera Daniels Plainview E M Stephens Mrs W McKee Plainview and others from San Saba Basile LA and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hayes
Baggett
Eon
Gustine
Lamkin
W. T
Bud) Hayes of
Main
Theami
H. T. Hayes
Rownwood
Myrtle Tally
May
Esse Hayes
Mineral Wells
Rs. E. M. Stephens
W. McKee
Plainview
Corin Daniels
O. J. Melton
Veranald
Jimmie and Heraldiels
San Saba
Ranelph Peterson
Basile
112 Pound Melon On Exhibit Here
Two of the largest watermelons ever shown in Comanche attracted visitors at Sutton Dudley’s Drug Store. One weighed 112 pounds and the other 110, grown near Hope Arkansas by the Cornelius family. Relatives gathered for a reunion with dozens of names noted, games, meals, and gratitude extended to local contributors as they planned a return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Sutton Dudley
Hope
Arkansas
R. R
T. S. Cornelius
Dedley
John Porterfield
Tom Watson
Triumph
Moores Meet At Lake Eanes Reunion
Descendants of Rev. E M Moore and the late Joe and Joc Moore gathered at Lake Eanes on August 4 5 for their annual reunion by noon on the first day a large group had assembled under the sun and trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Moore
Joe and
Joc Moore
Lake Eanes
Church Buildings Put Up In 1920s For Comanche County
The present Comanche Baptist church building was erected in 1925 and the Methodist building in 1929, marking mid to late 1920s construction by local congregations.
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Hayes
Beeville
Bowman Standridge
Comyn
Bill
Wayne Crocker
San Antonio
Moores
Coinoco
Roy Yantis
Conoco
STA
Brownwood
FORD
OLD Settlers
A Tudor
Chevrolet
Clemons and Martin Motor Co
Texas
West Side Square
Comanche County
Texas Power & Light Co
Texas Institution
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