Funeral notices and social updates from Gustine
Funeral services for Claud Nelson at the Methodist Church and for Mrs. J. D Walker at the First Baptist Church. both interments in Union Cemetery. Cozy Cafe changes hands to Mr. and Mrs. Doc Thurman. Local residents and visitors from Dallas, Hamilton, Comanche, Llano, and Fort Worth spend holidays, attend funerals, or visit relatives. The Sunshine Club met November 29 with quilting and cup towel making and a covered dish luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Nelson
Methodist Church
F. O. Garner
S. J. Isham
Union Cemetery
J. D Walker
First Baptist Church
J. G. Dobbs
Doc Thurman
Mac Ryan
Dallas
Jerry Collins
Llano
Charles Harvey
Carlton
Ble Falls
L. H. Watson
Watsons
Barbara
Lubbock
Carl McDonald
Fannie Barrett
Big Spring
W. D. Collins
J. D. Center
Creamer
Tom Zack Bolton
Illinois
Jane Bolin
Comanche
A. B. Bolin
Tom Butler
Berta
U. S. Army
North Carolina
Mississippi
Herbert Adcock
Cc. L. Purcell
Wilburn Price
Rankin
J. D. Walker
Thad Snow
Payne Snow
Flynn
Snow
J. Duval
Spencer Swan
Fort Worth
Hilton Burks
Jesse Banner
John Couch
Seymour
Sunshine Club
Cecyl Smith
John Dupree Blanket Farmer Dies at 66
John Dupree a Blanket farmer died November 26 in Brownwood hospital. Funeral was held Tuesday at Blanket Methodist Church with Rev. Chester Wilkerson officiating. Burial followed in Blanket cemetery under Blanket Masonic Lodge direction. Survived by wife Carrie and six siblings. Born September 4, 1899 in Brown County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanket Methodist Church
John Dupree
Brownwood
Chester Wilkerson
Strawn
Blanket Cemetery
Blanket Masonic Lodge
Dupree
Carrie
David Dupree
Sundown
Sam Dupree
Deming
Dean J. T. Davis Honored At Stephenville Testimonial
A Nov 28 testimonial dinner in Stephenville honored Dean Emeritus J. Thomas Davis of John Tarleton College. over 300 attendees from across Texas attended. Judge J. E. Hickman of the Texas Supreme Court delivered the keynote. R. E. Cox presented a large loving cup recognizing Davis's role in Tarleton's growth from 1917 to a leading junior college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thomas Davis
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Rufus Higgs
Robert L. Thornton
Dallas
J. E. Hickman
Texas Supreme Court
Dean Davis
Judge Hickman
West Texas
Davis
Tarleton College
R. E. Cox
Ft. Worth
Tarleton
Pfc Matthews Returns Home From Pacific Front
Marine Private First Class G. J. Matthews has come home after over two years in the Pacific Theater. The Comanche, Texas native wears nine battle stars and recently received his discharge from the Marine Corps. He served on Okinawa Solomons Guam and other outposts and plans to return to farming. Maj General Claire Chennault was born in Commerce Texas and Texas originated manufactured ice and condensed milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Matthews
Pacific Theater of Operations
George Matthews
Comanche
Route 2
Pfc. Matthews
Japan
Marine Corps
Okinawa
Solomons
Guam
Pacific
Claire Chennault
The
Flying Tigers
Commerce
Texas
Distinguished guests at the event include state and college leaders
Among the many distinguished guests other than the speakers were Senator Buster Brown of Temple, Senator A. B. Crawford of Granbury, Ben Critz, manager Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Dean E. E. Davis and Dr. E. H Hereford of North Texas Agricultural College, Dr. J. J. Delaney of Schreiner Institute, Dr. c. a Calvert of the University of Texas and Jed Rix of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Brown
Temple
A. B. Crawford
Granbury
Ben Critz
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
E. E. Davis
E. H Hereford
North Texas Agricultural College
J. J. Delaney
Schreiner Institute
C. A Calvert
University of Texas
Jed Rix
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
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W. B. Russell
S. N. Russell
Will Rollins
Pettit
Worth Eargle
Anahuac
Winnie Keith
Dan Harris
Barbara Livingston
J. M. Livingston
Mar
Dodge
Plymouth
New Dodge
Plymouth Motors
Millington Motor
Juth
Houston
Dodge Trucks
Spesi
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dean J. T. Davis
Edwin Lemons
WYLER
Wyles
Life
Saturday Evening Post
Esquire
Mademoiselle
Jewel Wyler
Ruster OF
Tupin
Magnolia
South Side
Don Norris
Prop
Whites Top & Body Shop
Anics
White’s Top & Body Shop
Floyd White
FORD
Renn
Clemons Motor CO
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