Local gatherings mark diverse community events across Maxville
Neighbors packed the cemetery work day while the Hays reunion convened at Nunn pasture last Wednesday. Attendees from Mineral Wells Fort Worth Portales N M W Gustine and Graham area joined family reunions at Alec Neil Gustine McDonald and Wade Porter homes amid picnics by Will Hayes Caraway and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Nunn
Jake Sigman
Waco
Goldsmith
Mineral Wells
Vance
Shoemake
Wyndell
Fort Worth
Sumrow
Portales
N. W
H. M. Hi House
J. Frank Whittaker
J. P. Whittaker
Elmer Ables
Hico
Will Willied Hayes
Elmer Caraway Lee Caraway
Neil
Alec Neil
Gustine
Rela
Ferman T. Wyche
Wade Porter
McDonald
Highway Bridge
North Leon
Bud McDonald
Graham
Ollie McDonald
Brownwood
Gerald Hancock
Paul T. Couch
For Sale Want Ads from Comanche Texas
Whiteface bull aged 142 years offered by Jack Stephens. Peanut bag stock being sold for cash at half price. new burlap bags scarce this crop year. Durham Pecan and Peanut Co. advertises reconditioned bags. For sale or trade 320 fenced acres sheep proof with water and grass. smaller parcels 4 to 20 acres. houses lots and chicken ranches near town. W D Carroll invites buying selling or trading in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Pecan & Peanut CO
Comanche
Texas
W. D. Carroll
Thanking Comanche Citizens for Kindness after Loss
We, the children and Mrs. Roberts, thank Comanche citizens for beautiful flowers and kindness toward us and our father who passed on. We did not realize the many friends who showed loyalty in despair. May God bless you and keep you. Aneely. Mrs. Roberts and Fanny. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Brooks Jr. and daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Wilson of Van Dyke.
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J. R. Brooks, Jr
Jess Wilson
van Dyke
Sketch of Ellen McNutt Life and Death in Texas Mississippi
Serena Ellen McNutt born in Lee County Mississippi November 17 1866 died August 15 1942 at her brother Bob McNutt's home after a brief illness. She moved to Texas in 1878 settled in Comanche County and joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church for over sixty years. She is survived by three sisters and three brothers with a large extended family. Funeral rites were conducted at Zion Hill Cemetery with ministers T N Carter Gordon Barrett and Sterling Isham.
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Serena Ellen McNutt
Lee County
Mississippi
Bob McNutt
J. M
Isabelle McNutt
Texas
Comanche County
Missionary Baptist Church
Zion Hill
T. N. Carter
Gordon Barrett
Sterling Isham
Flanagan
Martha Flanagan
Fannie Cottrell
Lena Carmack
Rochester
Johnie
Jay
Beauford Jester Vows Victory in Railroad Board Race
Cosicana lawyer and farmer Beauford Jester claims broad support as he campaigns for Texas Railroad Commission. He cites his World War I service and vows to push the war program, stressing oil production and transport as vital to the war effort.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Beauford
Railroad Commission
Lane-Denny Reunion At Lake Eanes Park
The Lane Denny reunion held an all day picnic at Lake Eanes Park on Aug 16. Sixty relatives and friends enjoyed a splendid dinner. Out of town guests included Ernest Denny and Mozell Tims with Joy of Lubbock, W M Courtney of Los Angeles, Welker McDonald of Slaton, Jimmy Dean of Rising Star, Clif Lane of Camp Wolters, and Mineral Wells residents.
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Lane-Denny
Lake Eanes Park
Ernest Denny
Lubbock
Mozell Tims
Joy
W. M. Courtney
Los Angeles
California
Welker McDonald
Slaton
Jimmy Dean
Rising Star
Clif Lane
Camp Wolters
Mineral Wells
Phonograph Records Wanted for Soldiers
Armstrong Cox commander of the local American Legion Post urges donations of phonograph records in any condition to be melted into new records for soldiers at Army camps. Donors may bring records to the Chief office to help keep camps cheerful.
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Armstrong Cox
American Legion
Typewriter Ribbons Fit Any Machine at The Chief
The Chief advertises typewriter ribbons compatible with any make of typewriter. Customers are invited to visit the store for guidance on fitment and availability. Ribbons are offered in multiple colors and lengths to suit local typing needs.
Pannell Reports Profit from Hen Flock Expansion
J D Pannell a creamery farmer earned a net profit of 551.06 from 225 hens in the year ending August 9 1941. The hens laid 3056 dozen eggs sold at about 20 cents per dozen while feed cost totaled 299.00 leaving about 2.80 per hen. He plans to add 150 pullets and sell 100 culls.
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J. D. Pannell
Pannell
Worship Schedule and Sermon Theme at Local Church
10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship Sermon Living Fountains Ex changed for Broken Cisterns 830 pm Our Methodist and Central Christian Brethren will worship with us Bro English will preach Wednesday night 830 o clock Union Prayer Meeting in this church A cordial welcome to all to worship with us E M Shepard Minister
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E. M. Shepard
Miss Joyce York Weds Pfc. Olan W. Williams at Gustine
Miss Joyce York of Comanche married Pfc. Olan W. Williams at the home of Rev. R. M. McGinnis in Gustine on August 1. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Williams of Gustine, is stationed at Camp Barkeley. Attendants included Sgt. J. D. Burk of Camp Barkeley and Love Marie Palmer of Gustine.
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Joyce York
Comanche
Pfc
Olan W. Williams
R. M. McGinnis
Gustine
Williams
M. L. York
Pfc. Williams
James W. Williams
Camp Barkeley
Texas
J. D. Burk
Love Marie Palmer
Baggett Home Demonstration Club Meets with Kraut Canning Tips
The Baggett Club met August 3 at Mrs. J. A. Pettijohnn's home with twelve attendees including Miss Mayfield sponsor. Mayfield demonstrated kraut canning and shared new kraut recipes. One quilt was finished for Mrs. A. J. Nelson.
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Baggett Home
J. A. Pettijohnn
Miss Mayfield
A. J. Nelson
When a Child Needs a Laxative
An old fashioned remedy markets syrup of Black-Draught and a child friendly squid laxative. It claims gentle action to ease lazy intestines in children with simple directions. It notes two sizes 25c and 50c as introductory and economy options.
Newburg Ladies Club Discusses Diet and Drying Corn
Newburg Ladies Home Demonstration Club met August 5 at the school lunch room with Miss Mayfield leading a food analysis and health contest. Members compared dried corn methods, noting indoor drying produced sweeter flavor. next meeting will discuss wardrobe needs for winter.
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Newburg Ladies Home Demonstration Club
Miss Mayfield
Cyril McPherson
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised For Sprains and Bruises
Ballard's Snow Liniment is promoted as relief for sprains bruises and tired sore muscles from overexertion or cold weather. The ad notes comfort in use and is endorsed by Durham's Ex. Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman May
Jack Stephens
Ite
Ellen McNutt
Soda Springs
Charles Carter
Lane
Denny
DR. Miles
Miles
Presbyterian Church
Baggett Club News
Lydia E. Pinkham
Coleman
Coleman’s
J. C. Gaddy
Masseur
Comanche County Abstract Co
John Robertson
Mgr
J. R. Eanes
Pres
C. A. Greene
Sec-Treas
Pain P
Newburg Club News
Guy Burks
Snow Liniment
Durham’s Ex
Piggly Wiggly
OKRA
MR. Bishop
Odd
Panhandle
R. L. Bowman
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