W H C Fritts Buried Wednesday In Comanche County
W H C Fritts a Comanche County resident for sixty years died at his Van Dyke home December 1 after two months of illness. Interment at Zion Hill Cemetery followed services led by Rev. Howard Moore and Rev. Gordon Barrett. Born June 20, 1840 in Arkansas, he lived 82 years and left a widow and children Delia Griffith Maude King D F Nabers Emily Carnes plus several siblings. He helped build schools and churches and promoted farming in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. C. Fritts
Comanche County
van Dyke
Zion Hill Cemetery
Howard Moore
Gordon Barrett
T. N. Carter
Mr. Fritts
Benton County
Arkansas
Mary L. Hammonds
Texas
Parker County
Fritts
Comanche County Old Settlers Association
Mrs Oscar Rollins and family in Comanche for Thanksgiving
Mrs Oscar Rollins and her daughter Gloria from Austin visited Comanche for Thanksgiving with Misses Ola and Floy Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Rollins
Gloria
Austin
Comanche
Ola
Floy Cunningham
Roberson Griffith Couple Wed in Robersonville Family Home
Miss Juanita Loraine Roberson and Lemuel Griffith married on Wednesday November 25 at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Marion Gaines officiated. The couple, with ties to Robersonville and Van Dyke communities, plan to reside in Van Dyke after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Loraine Roberson
Lemuel Griffith
Marion Gaines
Griffith
Dann Roberson
Robersonville
Comanche High School
C. A. Griffith
van Dyke
Butter Wrap and Parchment Ad From The Comanche Chief
An advertisement urges buyers to use Better Butter Wrap and Vegetable Parchment paper that prevents sticking and rotting. It promotes butter cartons as a cost effective option advertised by The Comanche Chief.
Comanche High School Honored Team Hosts Victory Party
Mrs. Alice Mc Crary and helpers Catherine Waldron Huse Cotton McCulley Waldrop Bonser hosted a Friday party for the undefeated Comanche High School football team and Pep Squad. Games, dancing, and music by the Pop Orchestra Maurice Hoffman Dale Waldrop and Albert Bonser entertained guests while refreshments included chicken salad pumpkin pie whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McCrary
Catherine
Jerry Waldron
Rita Huse
Iris Cotton
Moses McCulley
Bob Sullivan
Newton Renfro
Maurice Hoffman
Dale Waldrop
Albert Bonser
Posted Signs Ready Made For Sale Cheap
A terse notice announces ready made signs for sale at the chief office with a call to contact for purchase at a low price. The item is described as affordable signage options likely aimed at quick turnover.
West Ward School Honor Roll List Sparks Local Pride
First grade honors include John Manning Ar thur Billie Clemons R D Gerald MecNatt and others. Second grade lists Eudis Lee Eva Lee Lamons Garland Bear Kyle Barrett and more. Third grade features Bennie Redwine Eunice Huett Florence Dutton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manning Arthur
Billie Clemons
R. D
Gerald MecNatt
Geraldine Jaye
Sulena Speed
Lawrence Grayson
Minnie Lee Childress
Mildred Grayson
Mudell Shupp
Eudis Lee
Eva Lee Lamons
Garland Bear
Kyle Barrett
L. D. Edwards
Pat Sullivan
Larrymore Shankles
Dena Tou Cox
Joyce Daily
Charlotte Durham
Peppy Durhma
Ruth Jacobs
Emma Lou McDonald
Natalea McKinzie
Mary Frances Miller
Ann Moore
Lajuna Pate
Nancy Jo Wilkerson
Mary Alice Young
Jack Franks
Mary Helen Allen
Billie Claude Everitt
Lillie Lou Mae
Ernest Rambo
Mary Elizabeth Everitt
John David Milton
Dawson Waring
Gaylord Burks
Bennie Redwine
Eunice Huett
Florence Dutton
Ids
Eva Lee Roberson
Modene Frost
George Massingill
Jimmie Smallwood
Dorothy Sanders
Maxine George
Frances Durham
Ruby Amos
Thanksgiving Night Community Gathering Noted in De Leon Area
A Friday night program at Downing Methodist Church drew attendees from the surrounding community including Elzo Brinson and W A Gregory of De Leon. Numerous families visited relatives and spent Thanksgiving with local households and in Comyn and Proctor areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzo Brinson
W. A. Gregory
de Leon
Downing Methodist Church
Inman Gregory
Buck Gregory
Iona Ruth
Joe Wade
T. J. Hanson
Comyn
John Parker
Downing
Throckmorton
O. B. Brison
Elza and Casey
Alma Ruth Belyeu
J. H. Hanson
Jesse
Lydia Wright
Owen Pell
Proctor
Walter Earl Belyeu
J. L. Hanson
Two Meals Day Best For Stomach Trouble
Advertisement touts a German doctor remedy Adlerika for stomach cleansing and sleeping relief. It claims a two meal day and drinking water with glycerin and other ingredients to wash out poisons, promising quick, safe effects with no harmful drugs. Sold by The Wm. Reese Drug Co. as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Bring Your Cream to D C Bailey at Northwest Corner Square
Farmers urged to bring cream poultry eggs and turkeys to D C Bailey located at the northwest corner square for top prices. The notice emphasizes prompt delivery to maximize returns and lists no deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Bailey
Northwest Corner Square
Reduced prices on plow harness and hardware items
Saturday and Monday only sale offers plow harness for two horses with leather lines collars and bridles priced around 4. harness oil and copper rivets also advertised with trace chains and bows. various hardware items listed with low prices.
Church of Christ announces weekly services and events
Clarence Bryant is minister with Bible study at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Lord's Supper at 14h a.m. and 8 p.m. Young People meet at 6:15 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday 7 p.m. Ladies class Saturday 2:30 p.m. Radio program Wednesdays 9 to 10:30 over KFPL. Congregations in Comanche County plan an Old Time Singing in Sidney Sunday at 3 p.m. Mrs Alleora and Adele Neely weekend travels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bryant
KFPL
Church of Christ
Comanche County
Sidney
Gardner Thanksgiving Visit With Comanche Relatives
Jr and Mrs James Gardner of Steuhenville spent Thanksgiving in Comanche with his parents Rev and Mrs N E Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gardner
Steuhenville
Comanche
N. E. Gardner
Ritz Theatre Showcases Wheeler Woolsey Comedy Caught Plastered
Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey star in Caught Plastered at the Ritz Theatre with Dorothy Lee in a lighthearted romance as Edna May Oliver headlines Fanny Foley Herself in technicolor comedy drama. A deep sea adventure Fifty Fathoms Deep also plays featuring Jack Holt Richard Cromwell and Loretta Sayers.
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Bert
Rob
Dot
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Ritz Theatre
Nut
Wheeler
Dorothy Lee
Dorothy
Edna Mee Oliver
Edna May Oliver
RKO Radio Pictures
Fanny Foley
Miss Oliver
Columbia
Jack Holt
Richard Cromwell
Loretta Sayers
Notice of Discharge Opposition in Clemons Bankruptcy
The U S District Court in Fort Worth announces a discharge opposition deadline for creditors in the Austin Lee Clemons bankruptcy case. Creditors must file written notices of opposition with Special Master Glenn Smith by December 26, 1951, with specifications due ten days thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Lee Clemons
Atnove
Interaustin
Clemons
A. D
Dan Wagroner Ride
Fort Worth
Texas
Glenn Smith
Butter Cartons and Vegetable Parchment Boost Butter Sales
Comanche Chief notes that using butter cartons and genuine vegetable parchment prevents moisture absorption, keeping butter fresher and aiding sales. The message emphasizes improved product quality and market appeal.
Reporters See Better Outlook in Comanche
Comanche County farmers celebrate rising grain prices and strong returns from turkeys pecans and blackberries. Turkeys bring higher income than last year, pecan yields lag but berries pay well, and a record grain crop is expected with highway improvements under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce House
Comanche
Comanche County
W. M. Durham
Texas
Moore
W. H. Carpenter
Carpenter
Henry Scott
H. A. Bowdoin
W. T. House
de Leon
State Highway Department
Fort Worth
Lost 2085 Fat in Just 4 Weeks
Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri says she lost 20 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts and reports increased energy and no hunger. The ad promotes a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning for four weeks with a money back guarantee and a five hundred sheet letter offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae West
St. Louis
Wm. Reese Drug Co
America
Howard Payne honor roll includes Bowman and Short
Among the students on the honor roll of Howard Payne College are Mrs C E Bowman of Comanche and Doyce Short of DeLeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne
Howard Payne Collere
C. E. Bowman
Comanche
Doyce Short
DeLeon
Produce Buyers Seek Fresh Goods From Local Farmers
Bob Seale Home Produce Co invites farmers to bring produce cream chickens eggs for top prices. Local market ad emphasizes quality and prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Seale
Home Duce Co
BOB Seale—Home Produce CO
Mrs. Brad Patton Buried Monday
Mrs. Brad Patton died at her Van Dyke home after a long illness Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at Zion Hill Cemetery with Rev. Vaughan officiating. She was born November 28 1853 in Arkansas and moved to Comanche County in 1903. Survived by husband Brad Patton and several children in Texas and De Leon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Patton
van Dyke
East Texas
Archie Patton
Gum Springs
Adolph Patton
Wright's Smoke Salt Sugar Cure sale ad
Postes signs promote Wrights Smoke Salt Sugar Cure with a one dollar size can offered at fifty cents. Higginbotham Bros. & Co. advertises a half price sale of meat curing product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Specials for Saturday at Renfro's Market
Choice steak per pound 12c to 10c. Choice beef roast per pound 10c and 12c. Fresh pork per pound 10c. Goat meat and mutton per pound 10c. Dry salt pork per pound 12c. Pure hog lard per pound 10c. Sliced bacon per pound 25c. Market ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfro’s
Spanish Dinner at The Central Cafe Brownwood
Real Spanish dinners and American dinners served at The Central Cafe located across from the Lyric on Center Ave in Brownwood. Visit for a hearty meal and strong flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
NEW Central Cafe
Lyric
Center Ave
Hardware goods and repair items advertised in local sale
Saturday and Monday specials feature leather lines collars bridles and pocket knives priced at 50c each. Harness oil in 1 qt bottles and clinician rivets 50 in a box along with trace chains heavy 7 ft copper rivets and bars 1 4 lb box advertised for quick purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kilpatrick
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Roberson—Griffith
Brownwood, Texas
Richard DIX
Secret Service
Constance Bennett
Joel McCrea
Lionel Serre Flissa Landi
George Bancrofs
West Ward School
Buffalo
J. ". Alleora
Dalos
Adele Neely
Comiencho
Wheeler and
Woolsey
Pnistrict Court OF the United States
Northern District OF Texas
Rich Jecquard Designs
Jim
Pede
Gaddy
Gulf Service Station
Everett. White
Dewey Williams
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