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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1971
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Lowell Pittman traveled to Germany to see their four year old grandson Jeff who has a broken collar bone. They also visited other relatives including Mr and Mrs J S Ripley and Kathy and Tony.
Temple Hearing Aid Center advertises a behind the ear model with a single battery lasting 500 hours. It offers nerve deafness and severe hearing loss devices, custom molds, six months of batteries, and repair services. Clinics are scheduled in Comanche, Stephenville, and Hamilton with credit options available.
Mrs. R W Brannan Sr of 601 W Central died in a Brownwood hospital at 8 05 am Sunday January 31 after a lengthy illness Funeral services were at 4 00 pm Monday February 1 at First Baptist Church Comanche with Rev John Wiles officiating Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery Comanche Pallbearers were Wayne Stewart Russell Anderson Truman Hazelrigg Jim Carpenter Buster Robertson and John Brazier She was born September 16 1894 in Bell County daughter of the late J Rogers and Margaret Jane Turner Rogers married Roy W Brannan in Bell County March 5 1920 member of the First Baptist Church Comanche Survived by her husband two sons Albert and Roy Brannan Jr both of Comanche five grandchildren and one sister Mrs Lutie Pearce of Pennsylvania
The J A Rogers family extends thanks to Porter Franks of Comanche Funeral Home and Rev Eugene Prevo for conducting the service. Grateful for friends who prepared and served food at Stag Creek Community Center and others who helped ease their loss. El Paso trip notes mention Jerry Dickson and family visiting Angus Dickson Jr and his wife. Sp4 Jerry Dickson returns from Germany soon and will receive his army discharge at Fort Dix El Paso.
Funeral services for Harry Tracy Brown 76 of Comanche were held Feb 1 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eugene Prevo officiating Interment followed at Sipe Springs Cemetery Brown a retired farmer and livestockman died Jan 31 at his home 1009 FE Walcott from a heart attack He was born December 23 1894 in Hope Arkansas and married Marguerite Streiff November 29 1916 He belonged to Sipe Springs Baptist Church He is survived by his wife a son William Douglas Brown of Wrightstown PA three brothers and four sisters and two grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. R. W. Brannan Sr drew visitors from multiple towns including Nolanville Bryan Poolville Arlington Houston Fort Worth Big Springs Abilene Winters Waco Kay Hudson Coleman Stamford Plainview Brownwood and others. The item notes that over 250 species of foreign game birds have been stocked in the United States for hunting.
Mrs. Loya Huffman 64 of Tucson Ariz died in a Tucson hospital at 8 15 p m Thursday after a long illness Funeral services were at 2 p m Sunday January 31 in the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev David Wells of Breckenridge officiating assisted by Rev S J Isham retired Baptist minister Burial was in Sardis Cemetery Pallbearers were George Webb Sr George Webb Jr C R Anderson George Hanes Jim Smith Mike Tubbs and Harold Pippen She was born Aug 18 1906 in Gemanche County daughter of the late W F and Hannah Hest Donaho She was a member of the Cisco Methodist Church She married Roy M Tubbs Jan 10 1936 He preceded her in death and she married Ralph Huffman June 8 1936 in Dallas He died March 23 1989 Survivors include four daughters Mrs Bobbie Smith Mrs Clenadie Young Mrs Theresa Dye and Mrs Sue Smith all of Tucson Ariz one sister Mrs Louise Harris of Tucson Ariz three brothers Ted Donaho Downey Calif Ned Donaho Masteria Calif and Robert L Donaho Santa Susanna Calif and nine grandchildren
Attendees from out of town gathered for Luther Redwine's funeral. Notables included Herbert and Eulah Lusk of Dallas, Si las Redwine and Newton Smith and Bill McGehee of Terell, Myrtle Kreis and Arthur McGehee of Wills Point, Martha Leah Redwine of Port Arthur, Henry O Ogden Sr and Jr of Beaumont, J Frank Redwine and Frances of San Benito, Charlie Cape of Point Rock, Roy Hayes and Ellie Redwine of Dumas, Violet Light of Dallas, Walter Prater and Jack Cox of Stephenville. The European hare was clocked at 60 miles per hour over a 100 yard stretch.
Funeral services for Jesse Fehod Stanley 72 of De Leon were held at the De Leon Church of Christ with minister Payne Haddox officiating. Burial followed in De Leon Cemetery. Stanley died about 11 p.m. Friday in a De Leon hospital after an apparent heart attack. Born December 24 1898 in Houston he lived in Comanche County most of his life. He was a US Army veteran and member of the Downing Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife six sons and four daughters and several siblings.
The family thanks friends for sympathy during their loved one’s illness. They acknowledge Shady Elm Nursing Home Mims Hospital and nurses Rev Prevo for comfort and the floral gifts food and messages.
The family thanks many area friends for kindness during their time of sorrow. Mrs. Jewel Ewing and family express gratitude for deeds and support from the community. Also mentions Mrs. Charles Marshall visiting Lubbock to celebrate Ann Pyburn’s eleventh birthday with Jerry Pyburn and family.
The family of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Lane met at the American Legion Hall in Granbury on Sunday January 31 to celebrate Elwyn Lane birthday. Relatives from Fort Worth Dallas Irving Belton Burleson Killeen Sweetwater Comanche Granbury attended along with Jerry Lane who sang and played new hits after a bountiful lunch.
Mr and Mrs Bobbie Jeff Caffey announce the birth of their son Bobbie Jeff Caffey II born January 19 at Arlington Memorial Hospital Arlington He weighs 9 pounds 1 1 2 ounces and is 22 1 2 inches long He has four sisters Lynette LaQuita LaCheile and LaVelle Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wayne Caffey Irving Tom Wright Brownwood and Annie Evans Sidney Great grandmother attended Mr and Mrs Wayne Gotcher Arlington visited Kenneth Walkers last weekend
The Comanche County Young Homemakers met Tuesday January 26 at the Comanche Homemaking Cottage with 10 members and a visitor. President Daylene Evans led the business session. reports by Doris Chandler and Mary Anne Power covered finances and the Fort Worth state convention. They planned February food packages for Vietnam servicemen and heard a program on antique plastic flowers and arrangements.
Newburg 4 H Club met at the community center for officer installation led by Mrs. Ann Lane. New officers include Darrell Riewe president Glen Levi say vice president Sandy Blue secretary and Bette Clendenen reporter. A prize money report from the live stock show was given. New business covered the Share the Fun program and demonstrations.
Mrs. Walter Waenon returns to Fresno California after two months with her sister in law Miss Inez Sullivan Dr and Mrs A I Davidson attended the Texas Veterinary Medical Association convention in Houston this week Democracy like religion suffers not from its enemies but from careless advocates.
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