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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1937

Page

3

Birth of Carlton Gene Lane in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls residents announce the birth of Carlton Gene Lane to Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Lane. The text also notes visits from Inez Hall, Garlyn Evatt of Brownwood, Pink Swartz of Blanket, and Mary Nell Kemp of Goldthwaite, plus Sunday visits by Mrs. Henry Bozarth and Mrs. Wendell Farr of Abilene and other local social rounds.

Wichita Falls M. O. Lane Willie Pearl W Ociard Carlton Gene Inez Hall Garlyn Evatt Brownwood Pink Swartz Blanket Lucille Andress Mary Nell Kemp Goldthwaite Henry Bozarth Wendell Farr Abilene D. F

Local Church Highlights and Weekend Socials

Rev C A Wilkerson filled the Methodist pulpit at both Sunday services. Miss Switzer returned to Denton after a weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs L F Bird visited their daughter in Doole. Miss Alban Bettis of Comanche stayed with her parents J A Bettis. Mrs C B Switzer and Forrest and Mrs J B Strickland visited Fort Worth. A Blanket Gym basketball tournament drew many teams from across the county and neighboring counties. Misses Evelyn and Margaret Levisay Linnie Mae Parson and Ora Strickland from Howard Payne College were home for weekend. Rev Z T Blanton, 88, will preach at the Methodist Church next third Sunday at 11.

C. A. Wilkerson Miss Switzer Denton C. B. Switzer L. F. Bird Wilbern Underwood Doole Alban Bettis Comanche J. A. Bettis Forrest J. B. Strickland C. H. Lambert Fort Worth Evelyn and Margaret Levisay Linnie Mae Parson Ora Strickland Howard Payne College Z. T. Blanton

De Leon Cotton Yields Plunge From Historic Highs

Historical figures show De Leon in Central Texas once produced up to 16 000 bales yearly before bolweevil arrival around 1906. By 1936 output fell to 640 bales with some years under 100. Earlier decades averaged 12 000 to 15 600 bales.

de Leon Texas J. D. Holmes

Gustine News Briefs Include Social Visits and Flood Relief

Mr and Mrs O D Johnston visited Mrs Felix Deans ill in Stephenville. Miss Cliftine Terry hosted a Crokinole party and theatre outing. Mrs H A Wyche Cloda and Billie Jack visited Gustine. Gyle Stripling of Dallas stayed with his parents. Mr and Mrs Ralph Smoot and daughter Jeannie from Comanche visited. A Palace Theatre matinee supported Ohio Valley flood relief. Jack Allen of Georgetown spent the weekend with his parents.

O. D. Johnston Felix Dean Stephenville Cliftine Terry H. A. Wyche Cloda Billie Jack Gyle Striplings Dallas Jim Stripling Ralph Smoot Jeannie Comanche Palace Theatre Ohio Valley Jack Allen Georgetown John Allen

Comanche Chief and Semi-Weekly Offer Details Repeated

An advertisement promotes a one year subscription deal for the Comanche Chief and Semi-Weekly newspapers at $1.50 total. It also mentions Kilpatrick's Hardware Store selling fresh, full strength radio batteries.

Kilpatrick’s Hardware Store

Citation by publication of final account in Comanche County

Public notice from Comanche County Texas and Sheriff Wid Spivey commanding publication for twenty days, inviting all interested parties to appear February 22, 1937 in the County Court to contest final account of Charles White Caldwell estate as administrator S. H. Caldwell. The notice is signed by J. H. Burton, Clerk, with deputy Claudia Fisher.

State OF Texas Comanche County S. H. Caldwell Charles White Caldwell Comanche J. H. Burton Claudia Fisher

Local Families Visit and Travel Notes Across Town

Jeff Tally and family move back to Lamkin from Commerce. J. D. Stevens spent the weekend with relatives. A. J. Lawson of John Tarleton visited homefolks over the weekend. Alvin Sigman and J. H. Baregle Jr. made a business trip to Brownwood Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Randall and baby visited his parents at Hazel Dell this week. Anthon Tatum took his sister Orewe to Carlsbad for treatment. Bobbie Moring and Bergin Tatum visited home folks. Mrs. Fred Graves of Hamilton visited her parents. Rev. McGinnis of Gustine preached here Sunday. Two year old rose bushes available at 15 cents each.

Jeff Tally Lamkin Commerce J. D. Stevens A. J. Lawson John Tarleton Alvin Sigman J. H. Baregle, Jr Brownwood Troy Randall Baby H. S. Randall Hazel Dell Anthon Tatum Orewe Carlsbad Bobbie Moring Bergin Tatum Fred Graves Hamilton John Burt Rev. McGinnis Gustine

Community Visitors And Club Meeting Update Near Sipe Springs

Miss Minnie May returns home to Lubbock after visiting her parents the J Z ay family. Abilene couple visit H E La Roque. Goldthwaite residents visit J A Moore. Richland Springs coach Norman Morris passes through town. Tuesday Club meets at Mrs Roy Fielder with quiltmaking and What-Not-Shelves demonstrations planned for Feb 16 at La Roque home.

George P. Foster Abilene H. E. la Roque Arvel Moore Arthur Humes Goldthwaite J. A. Moore Hugh Foster Sipe Springs Norman Morris Richland Springs Margaret Eanes John John Tarleton Is Spending A Few Days With Her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Eanes H. J. Rachel Owen Wright J. G. Hood Johnnie Rachels Bernard Stamey J G. Hood Roy Fielder Comanche E. E. Denny Jake Fielder W. T. Coker J. H. Jaynes Hazel Steele

Elm Grove Community Notes on Illness and Visits

Elm Grove reports Mrs. W F Troulove improving after illness. W W Smith and Mrs. F A Feril visited Mrs. J K Bingham who is in a German hospital for burns. Dan Hurt and families, including Elvin Woolsey, made a business trip to Runnels County.

W. F. Troulove W. W. Smith F. A. Feril J. K. Bingham Bingham Dan Hurt J. L. Woolsey Elvin Runnels County David Woolsey Taylor's Chapel W. D. Woolsey S. D. Hurt Wayne Woolsey Bogus Hayes Cotton Grove Mrs. Lamb Brownwood

Poultry supplies and plants advertised by local shops

Local ads highlight chicken feeders and large stock at discounted prices from Kilpatrick's Hardware Store. Hampton Floral Shop promotes rose varieties, shrubs, and shade trees, inviting customers to discuss their needs.

Hampton Floral Shop

Social notes from Cotton Grove entertain young people

Misses Nan and Lillian hosted a Saturday night party for local youths. Mr. and Mrs. Chase Holman of Dublin visited Mr. and Mrs. H. Burks over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Glasgow and daughter Jin hosted Lamkin visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Durham of Comanche spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hilliard.

Nan Lillian An Chase Holman Dublin H. Burks T. M Glasgow Jin Lamkin Bill Durham Comanche Steve Hilliard

Poultry Supplies at Kilpatrick's Hardware Store

Kilpatrick's Hardware Store advertises chicken feeders and fountains at money saving prices, appealing to poultry owners seeking affordable supplies.

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