Funeral services for Mrs. Kelley held in Comanche
General Services held Thursday for Mrs. Emerson Kelley 83 a native of Belton died at home February 9 after a long illness. Burial was in Wood Cemetery. She was born July 11 1855 and lived in Bell and Comanche counties most of her life. Survived by fourteen children and five grandchildren. Numerous relatives attended the service led by A Edwin Wilson.
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Emerson Kelley
Pior
Comanche
Kelley
Herth
A. Edwin Wilson
Wood Cemetery
S. Kelley
Belt
Bell County
Cawie County
Baptist Church
Maude
Berta Kelley
Annie Gaines
D. [Long
Knox
Marshall
Emma Ann
Lansing
Michigan
Taylor Lee
Los Angeles
Ohia
Sula Imire
Belton
Cchildren
Sam F. Toddson
Donald
Grandview
John A. Williams
Abilene
Lula Whitmire Belton
Sam Kelley
Jeel
Will Kelley
Procto
S. E. Glover
Haynes
de Leon
Babes
Hico
J H. Men
Stephenville
L. L. Landford
Daught Octavene
Blanket
An Ellis
Brown
Lula Gandy
Sacramento
California
Tobe Greer
Nick
Monahans
J. C. Greer
J. C. Richards
Hill Huddleston
Sidney Street
Arol Thomas
J. H. Arthur
Thomas
Thurston
Kennet Carnes
Annie Coleman
Goldthwaite
Mildred Coleman
Lometa
M. Coleman
Golden Jones
E. H. Jones
Brownwood
W. M. Miller
Jack Miller
Jackie
Santa Anna
J. E. Miller
Round Mountain
Florene Miller
Fort Worth
Leve Roberson
Dallas
Walter Roberson
D. L. Gore
Glenn Mehaffey
Iraan
T. C. Mehaffey
George Clarke
Stamford
O. A. Kinney
Loretta Keith
Highland
J. M. Marshall
Joe Marshall
G. L. Evans
A. L
A. B., Lightfoot
Charles Hoffman
Austin
Vis
Three Men Drown In Hamilton Lake
Three men drowned during a fishing trip on Hamilton Lake near Ejidson. Cecil H. Whittenton of Houston A G Whittenton Jr of Dallas and Sloan of Hamilton were in a pleasure boat that was found undamaged. Mrs Sloan alerted authorities after the men failed to return. all bodies were recovered by Sunday afternoon.
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Satin Lake
Ejidson
Hamilton
Cecil H. Whittenton
Houston
A. G. Fittenton, Jr
Dallas
Sloan
Whitten
Mr.an
Blanket Girl Hurt In Auto Mishap Near Blan
Miss Dorothy Fay Evans of Blan was hospitalized a day after a car carrying Blanket people overturned six miles north of Blan Saturday night. She suffered two severe injuries to the right arm. Other occupants Earl Dabney Perry Gleaton and Miss Maude Dabney escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Fay Evans
Blan
Brownwood
Reyd Hobson
Iss Evans
Earliry Dabney
Perry Gleaton
Iss Maude Dabney
Oswell Man Visits Brother at Sidney
P Co. Camp of Roswell New Mexico was in Comanche Thursday en route to his home after a call with his brother A J Camp Sidney. C C Camp came to Comanche.
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Oswell Man
Brother
Sidney
Longtime Sidney Resident Camp Recalled in Local Note
A 53 year Sidney resident moved to New Mexico in 1907 for ranching and returned to Comanche after eight years. The piece recalls his early engagement with The Chief starting in 1885 and highlights Allen Wesley McCullough, three year old grandson of A. J. Camp, who once became The Chief’s youngest subscriber through his grandfather’s donation.
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County
Sidney
New Mexico
Comanche
Camp
Allen Wesley McCullough
A. J. Camp
W. H. McCullough
Townsend Speaking Here Saturday
Dr. Carl E. Lunn a State representative from the National Headquarters of the Townsend organization will be in Comanche Saturday from Austin to speak at the courthouse at 2 00 p m according to Hardy Creamer.
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Carl E. Lunn
The
Townsend Organization
Comanche
Austin
Court House
Hardy Creamer
Notable Comanche Residents And Alumni Abroad
Local notices recall Comanche natives and friends visiting kin across Texas and beyond. Maurice Hoffman, UT law student, scored 95 in a UT law course, a high mark in years. Prof Ralph C Russell in Mississippi earns CPA certification on first attempt.
Bramlette Speaks At Lions Club
Superintendent J. D. Bramlette was principal speaker at the Comanche Lions Club bi weekly luncheon. He discussed the international relation between the United States and Great Britain. Two new members were initiated Bob Baker and Roy Brannon. C A Greene was voted as a new member to be initiated later. A black face minstrel will be given by the White Point Community Club at the church Saturday night February 18 at 7 30. Mrs Dan Smoot and Mrs J V Williams backed by the audience will sing spirituals and Mrs Hamp Bragg and Mrs Charlie Allen will cut the pigeon wing. Mesdames J V Williams Alton Keeler J G Haas Fount Wood and Mrs Alice Buckmaster assisted by the audience will sing Southern melodies. A small admission fee will be charged.
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J. D. Bramlette
Comanche Lions Club
Mr. Bramlette
United States
Great Britain
Bob Baker
Roy Brannon
C. A. Greene
White Point
Dan Smoot
J. V. Williams
Hamp Bragg
Charlie Allen
Alton Keeler
J. G. Haas
Fount Wood
Mis
Alice Buckmaster
Comanche Chamber praises crops and marketing efforts
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce review highlights Texas watermelons and peanuts, praising De Leon’s marketing, government peanut purchases totaling about 4 million pounds in 35 days, and local buyers like Durham Pecan and Peanut Co. It notes FHA loans aiding housing, and plans for a Berry Plant if crop conditions allow in 1939.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Hilton Burks
Comanche County
Banner County
Texas
de Leon
Comanche
J. W. Carter, Sr
Carter
Chamber of Commerce
Durham Pecan and Peanut Co
FHA
State National Bank
Post Office Closed Next Wednesday for Birthday Holiday
The Comanche Post Office will remain closed February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday. Postmaster J R Eanes confirms the holiday. article notes George Washington's birth on February 22 1732 and his death in 1799 with brief biographical details.
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Comanche
Washington
J. R. Eanes
George Washington
U.S.A
Bridge Creek
Virginia
Mrs. E. W. Woolsey Honored On Birthday Dinner
Mrs. E W Woolsey was surprised with a birthday dinner on Sunday February 7 at her home. Forty three guests attended including her husband and all children except Clarence Woolsey of Brownwood. Attendants included extended Woolsey family and friends from Cotton Grove Soda Springs Elm Grove Manche Gustine and Clebourne. She received many gifts and the day was described as memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Woolsey
Charlie E. Woolsey
Cotton Grove
J. Leroy Woolsey
David E. Woolsey
Soda Springs
Wayne D. Woolsey
Elm Grove
Raymond M. Woolsey
Don C. Woolsey
Comanche
J. Eldred Watson
Gustine
Glen Woolsey
Cleburne
M. M. Woolsey
H. M. Woolsey
Hasse
Tom Lane
Jim McGuire
Hoyt Watson
Card of Thanks for Father Ledford
The Ledford family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of Solomon Ledford. Grateful for support and material offers. Childern Willie Roy John George and Charly Ledford Mrs L Perdue Mrs M C Huggins join in blessings to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Ledford
Willie
Roy
John
George
Charly Ledford
L. Perdue
M. C. Huggins
Comanche Announces City Election Candidates
The Comanche Chief lists candidates for the April city election. For Mayor M Coleman. City Council three seats: D C Dingus Sherwood McDonald. City Secretary Gilmore Durham Hardie Jones. Mrs Cecil Sadler enters Howard Payne College, residing with Mr and Mrs C A Seltzer at 1114 High Avenue.
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Comanche
M. Coleman
D. C
Gilmore Durham
Hardie Jones
Cecil Sadler of
Gustine
Howard Payne College
C. A. Seltzer
High Avenue
H. P
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Hamilton Lake
Lanket
Townsend
John Deere
University of Texas
Nan Pate
Harris Long
Nan Long
Waco
W. T. Long
Maurice Hoffman
Law Department
Hoffman
Lawrence Smallwood
Betty
Smallwood
Nacogdoches
E. R. Wright
E. G. Wright
Dublin
Mike Sullivan, Jr
K. W. West
E. L. Hale
First State Bank of
Iva Hart
Hattie Brightman
Minnie Elkins
Alma Grainger
Lillian Durham
Ballinger
Joan A. Barton
W. F. Durham
D. Charles Clarke
Higginbotham Brothers and Company
West Texas
Offici
Dick Cradncock
Ralph Clark Russell
State College
Mississippi
Texas Examining Board
L. B. Russell
J. J. Carruth
Brookhaven
Mrs. Smith
New Orleans
Mr. Smith
England
France
Bramlette
Lions Club
Bailey
Comanche Livestock Commission Co
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