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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

6

Foreclosure Order of Sale for Comanche County Lands

Notice of a 1937 foreclosure of a trust lien on two parcels in Comanche County Texas. Describes First Tract 80 acres and Second Tract 160 acres with detailed metes and bounds. Directs sheriff to sell under execution and apply proceeds to $133,736.00 plus interest and costs. If proceeds exceed debt, excess to defendant. if insufficient, use other property. Requires return within 60 days. BEN WILHELM, Clerk.

State OF Texas Greet Sur Houston Texas Central Railway N. E. Cor S. E. Cor S. W. Cov Houston and Texas Central Railway W. H. Tennison St. md N. W. Cor P. O N. E Crossing Creek District Court Co Manche County Ben Wilhelm Comanche Coun

Living by God’s will and living to help others

A short-minded meditation by Gordon Barrett argues that freedom has limits set by nature and God. It urges living honestly, doing right, and seeking grace to do God’s will, noting the lasting obligations to family and humanity.

God Humanity Christ Gordon Barrett

Sipe Springs Honor Roll Is Announced

The Sipe Springs Grammar School lists students who made the honor roll for the second six weeks. First Grade names Roy Dean New Smiley Purvis Bob Stewart Casper Genese Warren Carrie Mae Morris. Second Grade includes Harry Gayle Grade Harry Haile Kenneth Nellie Jane Brown Belén Millwee. Fourth Grade features Charles Purvis Millie Ruth Hill Emma Jean McKeehan Fifth Grade lists Lavelle Smith Maxine Brown Christeen Whitlock Bobbie Jo Millwee Lucile Biaile Cicero Gregory Katie Ruth Jones Willie Dean Miller Lucile Houser.

Cicero Gregory Katie Ruth Jones Willie Dean Miller Lucile Houser Sipe Springs Jim

Beasley and Drennan Visited on Sunday

Bible Mr and Mrs Bob Beasley spent Sunday with Mrs C E Drennan and Mr and Mrs John Hilley departed after the visit.

Bob Beasley C. E. Drennan John Hilley

Local families visit relatives over holidays in West Texas towns

Extensive weekend visits feature Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller and children with F E Henry in San Angelo. Velda Williford and Hobson Williford from John Tarle toff and A M visit J H Williford. Many other relatives from Crane Lamesa Gustine Abilene Fort Worth and Cisco gather for holiday time with J H Williford and others.

Marvin Miller Ince F. E. Henry San Angelo Velda Williford John Tarletoff Hobson Williford J. H. Williford Charlene Craig Crane Cc. C. Craig Doyle Ranson Lamesa J. C. LaGrone Bill Mewborn Jess O'Dell Comanche C. IL. Williford Gustine Carl Williford Golda Williford Abilene Max Greenwood Pyron E. A. Williford Baby Proctor Clan Venable Big Lake C. T. Venable Ned Donaho Louise Lidkie Fort Worth Pearl Donaho Ralph Huffman A. D. Baggett Morrison Yane A. D. Dunn J. D. Hodge, Jr Beeseb Brownwood Chiles Daughte Port Worth Joes Frank Hathcock Milburn Merle Davis Belton

Mrs H Jones Visits Daughter in Memphis Texas Hospital

Mrs H Jones visits her daughter in Memphis Texas who has been in a Quanah hospital for treatment. W C Cox of Bibb was in the community on business Monday. Purdy of Elm Grove spent Sunday in Carl Milner’s vicinity.

Church Invites to Services by Brother Klingman

The church extends a cordial invitation to hear Brother C Klingman Sunday morning at eleven and Sunday evening at thirty. Klingman returns for the second Sunday in January with morning and evening services. His sermons are expected to be timely and well worth hearing as the New Year begins in 1938.

the of Christian Dc. C. Klingman Klingman Church Board

First Methodist Church Adults to Attend Special Program

The Church School will meet in the main auditorium at 9 45 for a special program with all teachers and pupils urged to attend. Morning Worship at eleven features a sermon titled A Timely Crusade and the evening sermon The Eternal Echo. A gift will be awarded to whoever guesses the text used, with paper placed in the plate and signed. The Senior and Intermediate Leagues meet at 6 30. N E Scarlett pastor.

Church School N. E. Scarlett

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Meetings

The First Presbyterian Church schedules 9 45 a m worship with communion at 11 00 a m and a 6 30 p m Young Peoples meeting followed by a 7 15 p m evening sermon titled Put In Trust With The Gospel The officers meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the pastor s study Business Woman s Circle meets with Mrs H M Cauley Minister E M Shepard also notes adding machine paper at Chief Office.

Young Peoples Business Woman's Circle H. M. Cauley E. M. Shepard

Santa Claus visits school and church events this week

Van Dyke Santa Claus visited here twice last week for a school Christmas program and a Sunday School program at the Freewill Church. Local families, including the Elliotts, Carters, Tiner, Johnson, Samuels, Reid, Boynton, and Calwell, spent time with relatives and attended Christmas gatherings.

Santa Claus Freewill Church Sherman Elliott Just New Mexico Munro Elliott Do. A. Carter Lufkin J. H. Carter Carlton F. M Tiner Tread Johnson Winters Will Johnson Loys Samuels Ranger Breckenridge Tom Reid Bangs G. E. Boynton L. C. Boynton Fairview F. M. Tiner G. W. Calwell Comanche

Christmas Visits Across the Community

Elm Grove residents hosted relatives during Christmas including the Cox families from McCamey and Cross Roads and the Woolsey and Hurt households from Bronte Soda Springs Comanche Beattie and Cross Roads. Others, like Buckmaster Woolsey and Smart, spent the holidays with kin and moved homes or relocated.

Opha Cox McCamey John Cox Cross Roads Arnold Hurt W. G. Hurt Bronte Henry Buckmaster Tom Green County George Buckmaster J. K. Bingham Beattie J. L. Woolsey Soda Springs S. D. Hart W. D. Woolsey Charlie Woolsey E. W. Woolsey J. E. Hurt Near Comanche D. Hurt Jim Reed Sidney Alton Hilley Alpine Lum Hurst Kin Smart New Mexico

Cardus Aids Women Through Change Of Life

Cardus has proved helpful to many women during menopause. It increases appetite and aids digestion improving nourishment and transformation of food into living tissue, resulting in strengthened overall health and vitality.

Wetzel and Miss of Worth Fort Wed Christmas Eve

M. O. Wetzel and Miss of Worth Fort were married on Christmas Eve at 9 18 o clock. Mrs George Wetzel, the groom s father, performed the ceremony. Wetzel is Co manche High School graduate and has worked for Johnson Motor Freight Company. They left for Duncan Oklahoma after celebrating with parents in Co manche.

M. O Wetzel Worth Fort George, Wetzel Comanche High School Johnson Motor Freight Company Comanche

Legion Auxiliary Head Sends New Year Greetings in Comanche

The American Legion Auxiliary president Mrs. E. D. Cox extends New Year greetings to residents of Comanche and thanks the community for its help with the Christmas cheer drive. She acknowledges The Comanche Chief for cooperation and publicity.

Comanche E. D. Cox American Legion Auxiliary

Organize Girl Scout Club Seeks New Members

The notice invites girls aged 12 to 18 to form a Girl Scout troop at Mrs. A G Miller's residence on Tuesday January 4 at 6 30. Several girls already pledged and organizers hope for a troop of 30 under Mrs Jno M Robertson Scout Director.

A. G. Miller Jno. M. Robertson

Carleon Family Visits Holidays From New Mexico

Olga Carleton of Lordsburg Bert Carleton of Belton and Raymon Carleton of Silver City NM visit with their relatives Mr and Mrs W D Carleon during the holidays expressing family reunion notes from the region.

Olga Carleton Lordsburg New Mexico Bert Carleton Belton Raymon Carleton Silver City W. D. Carlenon

Local residents welcome visitors during holiday weekend

A string of short notices lists relatives and friends visiting or staying with families across the area. Names include Bob Robertson Jim Hoover the Hartmans Lloyds Becks Jones Matthews and others with several travelers returning home from Huntsville Forsan Bisbee and Brownwood.

Bob Robertson Jim Fairview Mme Gray Parooma Gray Spen Sweetwater Hoover Curtis Hartman White Point C. D. Hartman Willie Tupin Merkel Norvil Walker L. E Gustine Ford Duffey Brownwood Jack Smith Mount Pleasant Nordell Lloyd Harold Beck de Leon A. N. Anderson

Wealth of the nation rests on productive toil, not stocks

Letter asserts that even in crisis the country’s land, goods, and basic needs remain. He argues Uncle Sam’s debt cannot erase wealth. true value lies in people employed at fair wages producing useful goods, not in bonds or gold reserves. The writer closes with a personal sign‑off.

B. A. Laker Procter Bill United States Sam

Christmas Visits Reported Across Several Families

Bill Miller of Marish visited Mr and Mrs strong. Alfie Drennan and Abilene Clarence wife of Colemany and family spent time with their parents. George Reed and May with Chris their parents. N Cox and family R D Cox of Balls La Roque of Stag George Foster and Jam lene spent Christmas with Mrs W C Cox Virgil Tankersley with Abbie and her father. Cecil Hanes of Ode Hanes of Memphis also visited.

Bill Miller Marish Mrs. Strong Alfie Drennan Abilene Clarence Colemany Nan George Reed May Chris Drennan N. Cox R. D. Cox Balls la Roque Stag George Foster Jam Lene W. C. Cox Virgil Tankersley Abbie Cecil Hanes Ode Hanes Memphis

Local Couples Visit Friends Across Town

Mr and Mrs Walter Van Dyke visited a Sunday gathering. Mr and Mrs Jake and Mr and Mrs Jake Gl Comanche visited Mr John McEntire Sunday. Mr and Mrs Cam son visited his parents til Sunday. Mr and Mrs John and Jake Graham visited ln Saturday. Albert Miller of Comd ited in this community. Chief and Semi-Weel News $1.50 per year.

Walter van Dyke Jake Comanche John McEntire Camson John Jake Graham Albert Miller

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