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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
12
The Supreme Court’s decision striking down bans on Communist group members in defense plants prompts calls to amend the Constitution. The item notes Nixon’s reported plan for Miami Beach convention rooms and surveys his rising status among Republicans. It also reflects on Christmas, war, hippies, and odd local anecdotes.
Mrs Jewell Sturdivant aged 63 died Saturday in Stephenville. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 p m at the Primitive Baptist Church of De Leon with Elder Andy Hudson officiating. Burial followed at Vinehill Cemetery. She was born December 18 1908 in Coman County and belonged to the Primitive Baptist Church of De Leon. Surviving are her mother Olive Randolph of Seal Beach California two daughters Mrs Dwain Gary of De Leon and Mrs Bea Wildman of Glendale California two stepdaughters Mrs Alice Holland and Mrs Iba Wayne Mathis of De Leon four sons Jim and Carl Sturdivant of Stephenville Willis Sturdig of De Leon and Edgar St of El Paso four brothers Jeff of Alt on Lee and Edward Lakewood Calif and Ivy Randolph of McNeal Calif three sisters Mrs Maggie Brooks of Dam and Mrs Erain rs of Seal Beach Calif Series H Savings Bonds may be obtained in exchange for Series E Bonds when current income is wanted.
Mrs. Katie Jones 85 died at De Leon Hospital. Services held at Sipe Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Taylor Henley officiating. Burial in Sipe Springs Cemetery. She born July 16 1882 in Raines County married James Oliver Jones in 1908. survived by eight daughters, two sons, a sister, 39 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Series E Bond bought May 1941 now worth over 2 dollars and accruing interest. note on income tax refunds and Savings Bonds.
Mrs. May E. Vineyard 87 of 307 E Paine Comanche died Saturday December 16 in a local rest home after an apparent heart attack. Services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday December 17 at the Comanche Funeral Chapel with Rev. Piez Todd and Rev. Robert Haynes officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Leonard E Vineyard Jerry Lloyd Gene Vineyard Howell F Vineyard Mac Vineyard Jim Carpenter and Bill Carpenter. She was born February 18 1880 in Bell County and lived in Comanche County 80 years. She married I M Vineyard June 21 1897 who died February 27 1946. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons Frank Vineyard and Shorty Vineyard two daughters Kate Carpenter and Esther Lloyd a sister Laura Shedd ten grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Nancy Merele McDaniel 74 of Sidney died at home Sunday December 17. Services were held December 20 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with George Hughes officiating. burial at Stag Creek Cemetery. Survived by husband Lon and four sons, three daughters, a brother and three sisters. 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs Cora Lou Golden 75 died Sunday in a Snyder hospital. Services conducted at First Baptist Church De Leon with Rev Ralph Heickman and Elder Andy Hudson officiating. Burial followed in De Leon Cemetery concurring with Alabama birth July 10 182. Survivors include two daughters Beth Kea and Charlene Gilchrest four sons reborn Jack Webb J D Golden one sister Sallie Golden twenty two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In order that families may enjoy the season's fellowship only one worship service will be held Sunday the 24th at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. The service will be at 10 a.m. instead of 11. No evening service will be held.
David Lee Terrill, 87, died Sunday in a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church De Leon with Payne Hattox officiating. Burial followed in De Leon Cemetery. He was born May 15, 1880, in Green County Kentucky and moved to Texas at age four. Survivors include his daughter June Falk of Fort Worth and daughter-in-law Mrs. Robert Terrill of Houston. His wife died January 10, 1960. Also named are sister Stella Terrill Seward of Albuquerque and granddaughter Leana of Houston.
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