Personal Notices From Comanche Area Gatherings
A holiday weekend snapshot shows residents and visitors from Fort Worth Dallas Houston Sherman and Dublin spending time with relatives and friends in Comanche. Names include Mrs G W Walling Miss Janet Holmes Miss Louise Holmes Mr and Mrs Park Huntington Mr and Mrs J B Lowry and others visiting family and taking part in local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easley
G. W. Walling
San An- Basch
Roberson
Ependine
Chiat
J. . I. M. Cochran
Fort Worth
Brightman
Houston
Frossard
Dallas
Janet and
Louise Holmes
Sherman
Betty Mrauss
Texas Itch
Comanche
Hoirs
Bud
Rochester
Ne — Hoii
J . Nor
A. J
Park Huntington
J. B. Lowry
Tetecadan
Wale Carpenter
Sr Henke
de Leon
D. Couch
Lloyd Henderson
Sammie Waisman
Dublin
Buster Bishop Soe Ipene
L E
Gladys Huse
Dale Waldrop
Belton
Local residents plan holidays and medical fixes
Multiple Comanche area residents are mentioned in holiday travel plans and medical updates. D E Lunsford and others visited Woodward in Comanche while Brownwood and Denton hospitals treated patients. Names include Hicks Jr., Pate Fagan, Dora C, R M Dudley, Ruby Jean Mahon, Romeo S Walker, H J R Gillie, Raymond Lee Gille, and Francys Palmer amid Christmas visits and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Hicks, Jr
Hoffman
Pate Fagan
Brownwood Hospital
D. E. Lunsford
Wood Hospital
Carlton Woodward
Dennison
Comanche
W. Carpenter
Denton
Bill Dudney
Waco
Daniel
Baker
Ihein Anne
Dora C. R. M. Dudley
Ruby Jean Mahon
Kan City
Teese
Methodist
Romeo
S. Walker
Comanche County
Austin
Walker
H. J. R. Gillie
Raymond Lee Gille
Aransas Pass
Nell Webb
Houston
Francys Palmer
N. A. Palmer
Russell Family Visits Highlight Local and Regional Ties
Fred Russell of Houston visited his father L B Russell in Co ke this week. Mr and Mrs R C Russell of Mississippi visited friends in Comanche. Mississippi State University professor Mr Russell connected to the visit. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs J D Mooney and several locals and Rochelle residents.
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Fred Russell
Houston
L. B. Russell
Coke
R. C. Russell
Mississippi
Comanche
Russell
Mississippi State University
J. D. Mooney
Lee Carter
Frank Tucker
Fort Worth
P. N. Stewart
Paul
Stewart
Kenneth Stewart
Rochelle
Okho Ferrill
Ella Gossett
Comanche Students Named to DBC Honor Roll
Comanche students Quin Cauley Richard Slider and Egbert Pate earned place on the Daniel Baker College honor roll with multiple A grades and a mix of B's and A's reflecting strong performances across courses.
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Daniel Baker
Quin Cauley
Richard Slider
Egbert Pate
Comanche County Teachers Visit Denton Teachers College
Comanche County representatives Billie Jo Higginbotham Carlton Jane Bramiette John Huett Jim Bob Lee Paul Little Ruth Ayers Louise Ory Chrystelle De Leon Leo B Brandt Evan E Miller W M Miller Lamkin Mozelle Pinson Proctor return from Denton Teachers College after completing a busy round of college activities ahead of the Yuletide season.
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Comanche County
Billie Jo Higginbotham
Carlton
Jane Bramiette
John Huett
Jim Bob Lee
Paul Little
Comanche
Ruth Ayers
Louise Ory
Chrystelle de Leon
Leo B. Brandt
Evan E. Miller
W. M. Miller
Lamkin
Mozellé Pinson
Proctor
Denton Teachers College
Christmas snappers at Kilpatrick's Hardware and Gift Store
Kilpatrick's Hardware and Gift Store stocks Christmas snappers and related festive items for holiday shoppers seeking decorations and small novelty gifts.
Public Safety Officers Warn Of Holiday Accidents
State Department of Safety officers in Comanche announced they would not be here Tuesday Dec 27 to issue season tickets, and will return Tuesday Jan 3 to issue driver’s licenses. They urged careful driving during the holiday period and said their presence aids motorists on the highways.
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State Department of Safety
Comanche
Santa Letter From T. J. Shiger Seeks Toys and Treats
A young boy writes to Santa describing his good behavior and requesting gifts including a dump truck, tractor, knife, big ball, and a top. He also asks for a little truck and horn for his baby brother and fruit, candy, and apples for both of them.
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Santa
T. J. Shiger
Letter to Santa From a Young Boy in Sydney
A child writes to Santa asking for a tricycle and candy and fruit. He asks Santa to be kind to other children and closes with love from Jerry Mack Morris of Sydney.
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Santy
Jerry Mack Morris
Sidney
Christmas Wish List Note From Peggy Joyce Edmondson
A letter from Peggy Joyce Edmondson of Comanche requests a doctor and nurse toy set a bicycle and fruit including oranges bananas and apples plus chestnuts pecans and negro toes. The sender signs with warm Christmas wishes.
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Santa Claus
Peggy Joyce Edmondson
Comanche
Mary Davenport Requests Christmas Gifts in Comanche
A letter from Mary Davenport of Comanche asks Santa for a doll a bicycle a pair of skates dishes a table chairs cowboy boots and a small sewing machine for Christmas. The note closes with friend’s sign-off.
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Santa Claus
Mary Davenport
Comanche
Dear Santa List Requests Dolls Trains and Toys
A reader writes a holiday appeal listing desired gifts including a doll in a blue dress a train with a light and track a doll house fruit and nuts and a washer Peggey Jo as possible presents for Santa.
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Santa
Gustine Missionary Society Holiday Meeting
The Gustine Methodist Church Missionary Society held its monthly social led by president Mrs. Allen Hitt. The program featured Christmas carols and a Christmas story by Mrs. Barrett, followed by games and a Santa gift exchange. Hosts and members were served cake punch sandwiches and Ritz crackers.
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Missionary Society of the Gustine Methodist Church
Allen Hitt
Barrett
Santa
Fannie Barrett
Emma Johnston
Seldon McCay
Ben Seago
Tarleton Collegiate FFA Chapter Notes Leaders and Activities
Elwood Boyd, ex Sidney FFA member and one of 13 Lone Star Farmers of John Tarleton College, is home for Christmas as Tarleton Collegiate FFA Chapter advances leadership training. The group runs state meat identification and judging contests, area IV judging and leadership contests, and will grant a senior year scholarship. Officers are Maineard Timmons, Robert Biggs, Spencer, and adviser A J Spangler. The chapter has 41 members, including 13 Lone Star Farmers.
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Elwood Boyd
Sidney F.F.A
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
J. B. Cooper
Sidney School
F.F.A
Tarleton
Ff.a
Fort Worth
Maynard Timmons
Roby
Robert Biggs
Gordon
Spencer
Beaumont
Death of Macksville Resident Mrs Wyche After Long Illness
Near Macksville Mrs B J Wyche died at her home Wednesday at 3:00 am after a week of illness, having suffered declining health for more than a year. Funeral services were held at Siloam Cemetery Thursday at 1:00 pm. Survived by children F T Wyche, W J Wyche, Mrs Roe Daniel of Gustine, C C Wyche of Crane, H A Wyche of Crane, Harve Hancock of Dublin, and E H McCarty of Hagel Dell.
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B. J. Wyche
Macksville
Siloam Cemetery
Wyche
Childre
F. T. the Coyche
W. J. Wyche
Roe
Dublin Fire Loss Set At $50 000
Three houses occupying half a block of buildings were destroyed by a morning fire about 2:30. Loss pegged at $50 000. the blaze, said to be the worst in Dublin in 20 years, damaged the Ted Robbins wholesale grocery area and affected two firms. No rebuilding plans announced yet.
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Espany
Ted Robbins Whelesale
Dublin
Stephenville
Empire-Tribune
Sunshine Club Christmas Party Recap at Dec gathering
The Sunshine Club held a Christmas party on December 13 at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Hicks, and Mrs. Wells tied in a contest of wits with Mrs. Wells winning the prize. The scene featured a decorated home and a tree gift exchange with refreshments served to numerous members and guests.
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Bob Allen, Sr
Lane
Hicks
Wells
Mattie Reese
Jim Eanes
Goodwill
Mesdames Bonser
Dudley
Carnes
Hampton
Allen
Gray
Clark
Parker
Krauss
Jane Hampton
McDonald
Armstrong
Greene
Theresa Dudley
Eugenia Gray
Mesdames
Cyril Greene
Bertie Goodson
Bargains for Christmas Shoppers at Kilpatrick’s Hardware
Bargains for Christmas shoppers arrive at Kilpatrick’s Hardware and Gift Store with advertised deals on tools, decorations, and gifts. Local customers browse seasonal discounts and compare prices across popular brands.
Christmas Program Sunday a Success at Comanche High
The Awakening of Ebenezer Scrooge presented Sunday night in the Comanche High School Auditorium drew praise from attendees. Participants included Girls Choral Club Double Sextet Sextet Dr C C Klingman Harold Mehaffey Frances Hampton Jimmie Roberts Mary Alice Williams Garland Phifer Jack Riley Patsy Payne Dorothy Stewart Bennie Redwine Harold Roberts Billie Clemons Albert Brannon Jack Scudder L D Edwards Billie Harbour Thurman Fagan Nancy Wilkerson Dan Hasley Bobbie Bert Holmes and West Ward Choral Club.
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Ebenezer Scrooge
Dicken
Comanche High School
Girls Choral Club
Dr. C. C. Klingman
Harold Mehaffey
Frances Hampton
Jimmie Roberts
Mary Alice Williams
Garland Phifer
Jack Riley
Patsy Payne
Dorothy Stewart
Bennie Redwine
Harold Roberts
Billie Clemons
Albert Brannon
Jack Scudder
L. D. Edwards
Billie Harbour
Thurman Fagan
Nancy Wilkerson
Dan Hasley
Bobbie Bert Holmes
West Ward Choral Club
Linda Burton Hosts Christmas Party in Home Basement
On Saturday December 17 Linda Burton hosted a Christmas party in her basement. The room featured a large tree with popcorn balls and red green wrapped candies. Mistletoe decorations and refreshments like hot chocolate cookies and sandwiches complemented the festive scene with guests including Windell Beaty Charlotte Durham and others.
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Linda Burton
Windell Beaty
Charlotte Durham
Ory McKinzie
Grace Isham
Bernard Edwards
Billy Jones
Harold Carter
Nita Jean McDonald
Schuler Gilliam
Nan Long
Jack Thomas
Bob Lane
Norris Carter
Harold Roberts
Dear Santa Message From Paula For a Baby Gift
A four year old girl named Paula writes to Santa describing good behavior and asking for a little baby. She mentions a wish list including dishes, apples, and candy.
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Santa
Paula
Christmas In Comanche County Back In The 50s
In 1855 settlers near Comanche built a new county after ten days of riding to pursue Indian raiders. Capt. Collier obtained a legislative act creating Comanche County, passed January 25 1856, named by Col. John Henry Brown who knew the region and the Comanche. Commissioners were chosen to order an election and organize the county.
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County
Barry
Collier
Austin
Comanche
John Henry Brown
Belton
Tree under siege in memories of Fleming and colonial warnings
An archival fragment recalls a colonial encounter where Fleming hid beneath a tree during a pursuit by Indians. The narrative describes the tree as a shield that saved him and hints at fear of the tree being cut down. The tone emphasizes danger and survival under perilous frontier conditions.
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Ing
Fleming
Dear Sant Claus Will You Bring Me A Little Green Dish Set
A brief handwritten note from Pessy Jo Louder begs Santa for specific gifts: a little green item, a set of dishes, and a Dydee doll, with a polite thanks.
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Sant Claus
Pessy Jo
Child’s Christmas Wish Letter From Comanche
A fan letter from Jess R Williford Jr of Comanche requests bicycles gloves a wagon an airgun a toy train a target and many toy cars for Christmas addressed to Santa Claus. The note expresses hopeful wishes and lists several items.
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Santa Clause
Plese
Target
Jess R. Williford Jr
Comanche
Christmas memories and a Mexican singer in Nuevo Laredo
The piece recalls English Yule traditions with cozy imagery of log fires and plum pudding and mentions a golden-voiced tenor who once performed in Nuevo Laredo before returning to Mexico to sing in Madrid. It ends with a glimpse of a mutual friend's introduction and a shared drink.
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England
Nuevo Laredo
Spain
Madrid
Mexico
Laredo
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Seeland
Lisa
Pulelil
Missionary Society
Gustine
Tarleton Collegiate F.F.A. Chapter
Sunshine Club
Kilpatrick’s Hardware and Gift Store
Noble Wright
Texas
Boyce House
Merfy
Stouts
Brightman & Son
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