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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
5
The message wishes readers a merry Christmas and a joyous New Year while stressing community values. It notes Election Day on December 30 for Justice of the Peace Pet. 1 and urges voters to decide on off premise alcohol sales, praising dependability in people and local businesses in Comanche.
Hugh Taylor aged 84 of Flat Rock died Friday December 20. Services were December 22 with burial at Richland Springs Cemetery. Born April 10, 1884 in Richland Springs, he married Fannie Brown in 1906, later wed Grace Collins in Brownwood after her death in 1948. Survived by wife, stepson Garland Collins of Comanche, stepdaughter Bonnie Lane of Grapevine, four sisters, two brothers, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Levi Richard Coan age 90 died Thursday December 19 in a Dublin nursing home services held in Waco December 20 with burial at Rosemound Cemetery He was born March 6 1878 in Talaposa County Alabama a Baptist and former De Leon resident Survived by three sons Clarence and Earl Wa co Lord Eastland three daughters Mrs R D Walker Mrs Delbert Orwell De Leon and Mrs Travis Cogburn Waco step daughter Mrs M Hollis Alabama 22 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren
The Don Vaughn family thanks Comanche residents for kindness during their stay and says Comanche is home. Also notes visit of Mr and Mrs Grady Callaway of Buchanan Dam to Mrs Cleve Callaway on Friday.
Luther C. Speck 81 of Texas City died Wednesday December 18. Funeral services were December 21 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. John Wiles officiating and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. He was born May 31, 1887 in Blarket and married Bennie W. Schwoler September 30, 1908 in O'Brien. Survived by wife four sons four daughters a brother three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jess Freeman known as Shorty, 81, of De Leon died Thursday in a De Leon hospital. Services were held December 21 at First Methodist Church with burial in De Leon Cemetery. He was born November 18, 1887 in Shelbyville Tennessee and lived in Comanche County since 1929. He is survived by his wife, son Charles Russell of Waterford, New York, and two grandchildren.
Charlie B. Rinehart 74 of Gustine died Wednesday in a German hospital. Services were held December 26 at Gustine Methodist Church with Rev. George Greebon and Rev. S. J. Isham officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery directed by Comanche Funeral Home. Pallbearers listed. born July 20, 1894 in Comanche County. married Sept. 27, 1919 in Comanche County to Johnnie Viola Poin dexter. He was a farmer and Methodist member. survived by sons C. FE. (Nig) Rinehart Gustine and N. E. Rinehart Baytown. sister Mrs. Marge Huckabee Hobbs N. M.. and five others.
The family of Arthur Lee Hendrix expresses deep gratitude for floral offerings kind words and other acts of sympathy. Special thanks go to the cemetery and funeral home staff Dr Flannery hospital staff Rev Woolsby pallbearers singers organist Porter and Title Franks and the family members Mrs Beulah Hendrix Dylan Hendrix Will Hendrix Mrs Myrtie Coleman offer prayers for all who helped.
Miss Eunice Gray, 62, of Comanche died Saturday in a Stephenville hospital. Services were held December 23 at 2 p.m. from Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Raines officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born June 25, 1906 in Caradan and lived in Comanche for 40 years. a beauty operator and Methodist. Survived by two brothers J. D. Gray Ennis and George Gray Mount Pleasant and eight sisters Mrs. Will Hambrick Comanche Mrs. John Guill Lancaster Mrs. Bonnie Bingham Hamlin.
Mrs Minne B Corbin 84 of Gustine died Friday December in a Gustine nursing home. Services held 2 p m December 22 at the Gustine Church of Christ with ministers officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery under Comanche Funeral Home. Survived by two sons two daughters a step son and a grandchild.
Out of town mourners gathered for the funeral of Arthur Hendix. Names listed include Bill Land Hawly Mr and Mrs T C Carter Whitney Mrs Roland Green Dallas Gilbert Loudermilk from Fort Worth Mr and Mrs B T Hatten Gusta Carter Ranger Mr and Mrs Gordon Carter and sons Abilene Mrs Dorothy Loudermilk San Angelo Mr and Mrs B W Hendrix Elmer Hendrix Mr and Mrs Tom Hendrix Celina Mr and Mrs Walter Loudermilk and Amy Eastland Mr and Mrs H W Schultz Bangs.
Arthur Lee Hendrix 61 of Comanche died Thursday December 19 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held December 21 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Roy Woolsey officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery. Born March 24 1907 in Comanche County he lived here all his life. He married Beulah Mae Daniels November 20 1926 in Comanche. He was a farmer and Baptist. Survived by son Dylan and father Will Hendrix of Comanche and sister Mrs Myrtie Coleman of Garland. Fort Worth visitors Odie Collins and Dollin's family spent Christmas in Comanche with the Durhams.
Airman Lerron W. Jones son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Jones of Comanche finished basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio and is assigned to Chenute AFB Illinois for aircraft maintenance training. He is a 1968 graduate of CHS. Here from Mexico and Houston describe Christmas visits with Cathy Fanning Judith Allen and local families.
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Karl S. Patton of College Station visited Mrs. Patton's parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Ray McCorkle last weekend.
Airman Roger L. Martin son of Mr and Mrs Melvin L Martin of Comanche Texas completed basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio He is assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois for aircraft maintenance training A 1968 Comanche High School graduate
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