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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
5
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The Dudley reunion at the Dudley site celebrated volunteer farming roots with Uncle Jim Dudley aged 92 as a central figure. A large gathering from Levelland Dallas Tyler Lubbock and other towns shared a bountiful meal before sudden rain. Attendees included Ruby Dudley Wallace of Tyler and Rube Dudley among long time friends.
Sam Russell appeals to voters in the 17th district urging a clean, honest campaign. He cites 21 years of service, self-funded expenses, and a large home county majority as defense against attacks, asking August support for faithful representation.
Mr and Mrs J C Neel celebrate 70 years of marriage as family from Gustine Cross Plains De Leon and surrounding towns attend. Neels aged 91 and 83 reflect long Comanche County residence and active church community in a years long partnership. Others travel from Dallas Fort Worth and San Marcos for the event. A basket dinner followed under shade trees.
The annual Williams reunion gathered over one hundred family members and friends at Lake Eanes near Comanche on July 4. Mrs J V Williams of Comanche presided with Ruby Adcock of Gustine as secretary-treasurer. John Williams of Pettit was honored as the eldest member with a large extended family present.
The State Democratic Convention moved from September 3 to September 10 in Mineral Wells. Secretary Clarence A. Butcher of the State Democratic Executive Committee said an Attorney General’s Department ruling made the change mandatory. He explained the reason for the delay and noted the new date now stands as official.
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Mrs. Arlena Perkins Beene, born October 10 1908 in Comanche County, died August 13 in Stoney Brooke Hospital Keane California after a long illness. Survived by husband Lester Beene and several siblings, services held in Bakersfield and Pettit with interment in Albin Cemetery.
The Methodist Central Christism and Presbyterian churches will end summer union services Sunday night, weather permitting on the post office lot or in Central Christian Church. Dr. Shepard announced the plan last week. the writer will preach and Central Christian will provide music. The sermon will cover three steps the church must take to maintain respect and influence.
Carleton and Hancock families gathered at Starks Bridge on August 10 for the annual reunion. A noon basket lunch followed by conversations. In the late afternoon business meeting W. A. Carleton was reelected president and Mrs. Ethel Vineyard secretary treasurer. Attendees included many Carleton and Hancock relatives from Dublin Comanche De Leon Fort Worth Marshall Proc tor and other Texas towns.
Sipe Springs School will open the fall term on Monday September 2 with about 200 students and seven teachers: W. Moeatly superintendent, Merion Muller mathematics, Paul Morvis English, Miss J V Brown grades five and six, Mrs Ona Roberson grades three and four, Mrs Dorothy Brewer grades one and two, and Mrs W E Heatly language and arts. The district also starts its first football season with around twenty boys reporting for practice under coach Marion Miller.
Bennie D Youshneas spent last week with his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs B F Gunn. The visit highlighted family time during the period.
Americana a huge outdoor revue will headline the 1940 State Fair and be presented twice nightly in front of the grand stand. The stupendous musical show has strong audience appeal and features prominent acts.
Neighbors invited to Maurine Beaty's birthday gathering next Tuesday night August 27 at 7 at Newburg Church and School. Guests bring a picnic lunch and gift for Dr. Paul O'Neal's two year old daughter. O'Neals sail for Africa October 1 returning to America in 1943. Committee quote ends notice.
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