Miss Blanche Dabney Weds J. E. Johnson
Brownwood Bulletin reports the wedding of Miss Blanche Dabney and J. E. Johnson. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs. Harry Moody Bettis of Olney and bridesmaids Miss Maurine Lockwood Miss Wanda Holley Miss Reba Statum and Miss Jeanette Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Bulletin
Harry Moody Bettis
Olney
Maurine Lockwood
Wanda Holley
Reba Statum
Brownwood
Jeanette Woods
Stockdale
John M. Johnson
Longview
James C. Timmins
Ross Bohannon
J. L. Morris
Pat M. Neff, Jr
Austin
Elizabeth Shaw
Sara Jayne Mainer
Lampasas
Walter S. Dabney
Atoka
Oklahoma
First Methodist Church
Edna Savage Saunders
Roger Garrett
Rosse
Joseph W. Dabney
Blanket
Mrs. Carnes Honored at Birthday Dinner Sunday
Mrs. Guy Carnes received a birthday dinner at her Comanche home Sunday hosted by friends and family. Attendees included her children Winnie, Gene, Ella Brooks, and numerous relatives and neighbors from De Leon Abilene Temple Yuma Buffalo Proc t or and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carnes
Comanche
Winnie
Gene
Ella Brooks
Harley Mitchell
Temple
Estelle Rose
Yuma
Arizona
A. A. Gregory
Thomas Meadows
Velma Sparks
Jack
Bert Roach
Carnes
J. D
Leland Hancock
de Leon
Jack Collum
John R Brookshire
Abilene
L. L. Belyeu
Sue Ann Belyeu
Victoria Belyeu
Violet Thompson
Buffalo
Charlie Granger
Joe Clayte Carnes
Less Allen
Houston
Pontie Bill
Dempsey Smith
Helen
Jack Higginbotham
Proctor
LaRue Thompson and John Brookshire wed in Abilene church
Miss LaRue Thompson married John R. Brookshire at First Baptist Church Abilene in a ring ceremony led by Rev. Kelly Barnett. Homer Thompson of Roby gave the bride in marriage with Delphine Nelms as maid of honor. Donald Bowyer as best man. ushers Buck Mundy and J. W. Beam. The couple will live in Abilene with Brookshire employed at Camp Barkeley.
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Gardenias
LaRue Thompson
John R. Brookshire
Kelly Barnett
Louisville
First Baptist Church of
Abilene
Homer Thompson
Roby
Delphine Nelms
Miss Nelms
Donald Bowyer
Brookshure
Buck Mundy
J. W. Beam
Ruby Morris
Harrison Munroe
E. E. Belyeu
Comanche
R. E. Brookshire
McMurry College
Sphinx Club
Camp Barkeley
Janes Family Reunion At Lake Janes Park
The Janes family reunion gathered at Lake Janes Park on July 8 with many relatives and friends attending. Rain reduced attendance. attendees enjoyed noon meals and a day of conversation swimming and games for the children. Next year the reunion date is set for the first Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes
Lake Janes Park
Morgans Welcome Daughter Gwendolyn Yvonne
Mr and Mrs Jack Morgan of Comanche welcomed a daughter on Monday August 18 at 11 50 p m The newborn weighs 8 pounds to ounces and has been named Gwendolyn Yvonne Both mother and baby are at home and doing nicely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Morgan
Comanche
Gwendolyn Yvonne
John Gibbs
Julian Williams
B. O. Twaddell
Dallas
Etta Roberson
Ruth Cox
Medical Arts Hospital
Brownwood
Mrs. H. M. Cauley Hosts Club Meeting
The Wednesday Afternoon Club was entertained by Mrs. H. M. Cauley. A stork theme appeared in prizes and refreshments. High score went to Mrs. Bill Ste, second to Mrs. Evans among twelve guests, with out of town visitors Mrs. Buster Carnes of De Leon and Mrs. Sam F. Todd of Brownwood.
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H. M. Cauley
Bill Ste
Evans
Buster Carnes
Deleon
Sam F. Todd
Brownwood
Birthday Party Honors Uncle Ben Neal in Capell
Several from Comanche County joined friends and relatives at Grapevine Park to celebrate Uncle Ben Neal of Capell on his 86th birthday. Attendees included the Vollie Jacksons, Walton Locks family, J. R. and Rosa Lee Hesley, Reese Neals, and many more from Blanket Paris Dallas Coppell Fort Worth and Creedmoor in a day of fellowship. Uncle Ben served as nightwatchman at De Leon for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Ben” Neal
Capell
Grapevine Park
Vollie Jackson
Blanket
Walton Locke
Edith
Ella V
Fern
Proctor
B. M. Moore
Carlol Wilson
R. W. Neal
Watkins Neal
Pinkard
Miss Dabney Honored by Brownwood Hostesses Friday
Miss Blanche Dabney, soon to wed J. Edward Johnson, was the guest of honor at a Friday bridge luncheon hosted by Miss Wanda Holley and Miss Maurine Lockwood at 1604 Vincent Street Brownwood. High bridge score winner, Dabney also received a three course lunch with a list of attending guests and out of town visitors.
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Wanda Holley
Maurine Lockwood
Vincent Street
Brownwood
Blanche Dabney
J. Edward Johnson
Dabney
J. L. Morris
James Co. Timmins
Ross Bo
Mercer Gap Club News Opens With Quilts And Guests
The Helpers Club of Mercer Gap held its regular meeting on Tuesday August 12 with twenty four members and several visitors plus the White Point Club as guests. Quilts were completed for Tavia Dutton Iva Payne and Alta McKinzie. The Pal Box feature honored Frances Waring Zo Black Edna Jones Ruth Laughlin Terry Knight Midget Scott Shelby Rauhut Mary Williams Maud Edwards Annie Woods Florine Knight Mattie Braggs Bonnie Scott Louise Breedlove and Martha Waring with handkerchiefs. Next meeting August 26 will quilt for Ethey Rogers Jennie Mac Gore and Artie Huggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helpers Club
Mercer Gap
White Point Club
Tavia Dutton
Iva Payne
Alta McKinzie
White Point
Frances Waring
Zo Black
Edna Jones
Ruth Laughlin
Terry Knight
Midget Scott
Shelby Rauhut
Mary Williams
Maud Edwards
Annie Woods
Florine Knight
Mattie Braggs
Bonnie Scott
Louise Breedlove
Martha Waring
Ethey Rogers
Jennie Mac Gore
Artie Huggins
Mrs. Chaffin Hosts Bridge for Sister in College Station
Mrs. Virgil Chaffin hosted a bridge party for her sister Mrs. Buford Rea of College Station on Wednesday afternoon. High score went to Mrs. Vascom Lee and second to Mrs. Gene Rauhut. A gift was given to the honoree and twelve guests enjoyed a salad course. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin spent last weekend in Temple with Mrs. Rea accompanying them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Chaffin
Buford Rea
College Station
Vascom Lee
Gene Rauhut
Masters Returned to Fort Sill on Desertion Charge
T. C. Masters of Comanche was returned to Fort Sill Oklahoma by military authorities Saturday on an Army desertion charge. Masters was arrested by Sheriff Wid Spivey and held for military authorities.
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T. C. Masters
Comanche
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Masters
Wid Spivey
Beauty and Efficiency Shine in Modern Kitchen by MacAlister
Paul MacAlister of New York, famed decorator, designs a U shaped kitchen blending efficiency and beauty. Features include a windowed sink, Frigidaire fridge and range, production line layout, fluorescent lighting, vinylite curtains, Dutch blue walls, gray counters, and a lighted louvered window wall. The space emphasizes unified design and practical beauty.
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Paul MacAlister
New York City
MacAlister
Mr. MacAlister
Personal Notices From Comanche Area
Hogan Scott and his father returned from Boaz Alabama where they had been visiting. Dozens of relatives and friends travel through Comanche for reunions and visits with families across Texas and Arizona.
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Hogan Scott
Boaz
Alabama
Beulah Akeridge
Corene Stanfield
Wayne
Akeridge
H. W. Scott
J. H. Dendy
Ala
Paralee Beaty
Billie Beth Clark
Winslow
Arizona
Fred E. Huse
Bessie Lee Cunningham
Lena Jones
Will H
Eden
B. P. Hellums
Georgia Will
Nathan
Rising Star
J. N. Gallemore
Sherman
Horace Heliums
Billy Francis
Dawson
Jones
B. P
Sidney
J. L. Cox
Hamilton
Gilbert Lee Dalton
Mrs Greer Hosts Wide Family Gathering Over Weekend
Mrs J C Greer welcomed her children and grandchildren for a weekend gathering. Attendees included coach Toby Green and his wife and son, Charles Nichols of Lovington New Mexico, Mr and Mrs J Dean Williams and son Fred Dean of Brownwood, Mr and Mrs Walter Willingham and children Nancy Ann Greer and Karen of Comanche, and Mrs Ida Williams of Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Greer
Toby Green
Charles Nichols
Lovington
New Mexico
J. Dean Williams
Fred Dean
Brownwood
Walter Willingham
Nancy Ann
Greer
Karen
Comanche
Ida Williams
Mt. Pleasant
Durham Family Heads to Mexico City for Two Weeks
Mr and Mrs Walter Durham and daughter Frances Evelyn and Mr and Mrs Walter Durham Jr left Sunday for an extended trip into Mexico They will visit Mexico City and plan to be gone for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Durham
Frances Evelyn
Walter Durham, Jr
Mexico
Mexico City
Lawless-Patton Reunion Held at Lake Eanes Park
The Lawless and Patton families held their annual reunion on August 10 at Lake Eanes Park near Comanche with 63 attendees and 12 visitors. Tom Sparks was elected president and H D Lawless secretary. a $18 collection funded a new table. plans set for next year’s gathering on the second Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawless
Patton
Lake Eanes Park
B. Patton
R. D
W. A. Patton
Vinna Sparks
Ted Patton
Allen Patton
F. A. Lawless
H. C. Lawless
M. W. Lawless
Glen Foreman
D. L. Holcomb
Comanche
Ellen Lawless
Chas. Lawless
Tommy Lawless
A. C. Lawless
Geo. Lawless
J. P. Howell
E. R
Texas
Ellis Morphew
Kattie Rae Phillips
Mary Kyle
de Leon
Tom Sparks
H. D. Lawless
Jim Sparks
Lake Eanes Aes
Moser Thanks Exhibitors At Comanche Fruit Festival
Moser expresses thanks to Comanche County residents who exhibited farm products at the Comanche Fruit and Melon Festival. He notes compliments on the exhibits, urges better preparation, and invites club leaders to enter next year. Ross Wolfe of Stephenville praises the festival and hopes for a repeat event. He thanks the exhibit committee for arranging and displaying the products.
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Comanche County
Ross Wolfe
Stephenville
Harris Family Reunion Held at Lake Eanes
Harris descendants of Uncle Jerry and Aunt Jane gathered for their annual reunion at Lake Eanes on Sunday August 10. A noon basket lunch was enjoyed under shade trees followed by social time. The next reunion is planned for the second Sunday in August at the same location.
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Jerry
Jane” Harris
Lake Eanes
W. T. Harris
Rule
J. J. Castello
Lenora Bard
S. A. Lamb
Barbara
Curtis Eisenback
Rufus Lane
Maxine, Travis
Billie Gene
San Angelo
Frank Roberson
Wilma Jo
Carlton
Aline Roberson
Brownwood
Winnie Pauline Roberson
Alexander
D. L. Gore
Ele Roberson
Walter Roberson
William Herbert
Etta Roberson
A. Z. Stevens
Imo Gene
Erma Lee
Eva Nell
Edward
Comanche
Milton Berna
Edna Hill
Arnel Knape
Dublin
729 People In 13 Reunions At Lake Eanes
A total of 729 people attended 13 reunions at Lake Eanes on Sunday August 10. Caretaker Elbert Stewart supplied figures listing families and totals including the Williams 52 Davis 30 Vineyard 86 Patton 7 and Patton 7 among others. J J Northcutt of Goldthwaite contributed 62 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Eanes
Elbert Stewart
Askin
John H. Swann
Roberson
Corley
Lane
Patton
S. W. McDonald
Davis
Taylor
Williams
Seal and Hodges
Wilburn F. Daniel Promoted to Sergeant in Army
Pvt. 3rd Class Wilburn F. Daniel son of Mr and Mrs L R Daniel of Gustine now at Fort Bliss Texas was promoted to sergeant effective August 1 after four months and ten days in service. Mrs J D Evans visits her mother Mrs L E Chapman at Soda Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn F. Daniel
L. R. Daniel
Gustine
Fort Bliss
Texas
J. D. Evans
L. E. Chapman
Soda Springs
Cunninghams Hold Fortieth First Reunion
The forty-first Cunningham family reunion was held on the reunion grounds nine miles from Comanche on August 15 and 16. Attendance reached 162 of 720 total. Since last year there were 19 births 8 marriages and 1 death. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Camfield Cisco Mr and Mrs O L Mason Cisco Mr and Mrs J A Richardson Hico Mrs Maggie Weaver Wellington and others from Eola Brownwood Midland Fort Stockton Levelland and more.
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Cunningham
Comanche
Camfield
Cisco
O. L. Mason
J. A. Richardson
Hico
Maggie Weaver
Wellington
Hugh Savage
C’ton
Earl Cunningham
Jamiy
Eola
J. K
Lewis
Ears
Jim Lewis
Banks
Arthur
Walter Emison
Barney Lucky
Lee
Charlotte
Brownwood
Orion Bramlett
McCullough Green Reunion Held Aug 3 at Lake Banes
The eleventh annual McCullough and Green reunion gathered 125 relatives and friends on Sunday August 3 at Lake Banes. Loyd McCullough was re elected president and the group voted to keep meeting at Lake Banes on the same date with a basket lunch and barbecue following the business session.
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McCullough
Jack Brightman Returns Home to New York
Jack Moody Brightman, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Brightman, returns from visits with grandparents in Comanche and Floyd Luker in Proctor. He will travel by train to New York City after visiting Comanche and Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brightman
New York
Jack Moody Brightman
O. O. Brightman
Comanche
Floyd Luker
Proctor
Tuesaday
New York City
Jack
Dwight Brightman
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Johnson
Mrs. Carnes
Lake
Mrs. Morgan
Ben Neal
Mercer Gap Club News
Mary Wilhelm
Mrs. Chaffin
G. J. Lindsey
Wichita Falls
A. R. Gore
Cox Ranch
Big Spring
Elton Jacobs
Estelene Woolsey
Gordon Barrett
Lubbock
Penn Chance
Barrett
Tom Chance
Los Angeles
California
Susie Stamps
Bob Graham
Jack Graham
Graham
San Saba
Claude Cox
Colorado
Pueblo
E. C. Cozart
Lucy
MacFarland
Bob Williams
Bobbie Jo
Wanda
Dorothy
Bo Williams
Charlie Williams
Ed Renfro
J. R. Ashley
Sanger
B. G. Combs
C. E. Crabb
Mary Ann
Breckenridge
Joe Beaty
Willie
Sherman Clinic
Bobbie
D. W. Christian, Jr
M. V. Skinner
J. Frank Weaver
Levelland
Skinner
H. R. Lacy
Camp Bowie
J. B. Lacy
Earl Knudson
Albuquerque
Carroll C. Cooke
Cleburne
Margaret Lacy
C. R. Nichols
Dale Howard
Early Ray Evans
J. C. Helm Jr
Fort Worth
Walter Jack Barret
Grace Brightman
Paul Little
Denton
Roy Little
John Peyton Williams
C. W. Williams
Mary Alice Williams
McFarland
Garland Williams
Thelma Barrett
Marshall
Clyde Cilvus
Bob
Carlsbad Cavern
M. B. Carter
J. C. Wilkerson
Bill
Clarendon
Nancy Wilkerson
Walter Durhams
Lawless-Patton
Moser
R. S. Moser
Tate VU Aoee
Iave Dept
West
Lide Square
Harris
Cunninghams
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