Passing of Mrs. J. M. White a Devonian Mother and Saint
The obituary notes Mrs Alpha Gennetta Woolley White born January 11 1870 in Comanche County. She married James Monroe White October 31 1886 near Fairview and raised six children. Funeral January 30 1942 at Lamkin Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. White
Alpha Gennetta Woolley
M. L. Woolley
Comanche County
James Monroe White
Old Fairview
James Luther
Rufus Bain
Sally Jay
Dublin
Texas
Jay
Mary Frances
Willliam Roscoe
Harley Ewen
Lamkin
O. J. Colwick
Durant
Oxla
White
Methodist Church
Earth
Methodist
Greebon
Eld Len Dalton
Hamilton
Jesus
Ohio
J. L. White
Jake Thaxton
Carolyn
Tex
Jessie Wood
W. B. Whitehead
Dock Watson
Loyd Hines
J. M. Stephens
J. A. Compton
El Dorado in Reverse in Texas Side Glances
Side Glances on Texas History surveys Charles Hooton and his caustic 1841 critique of Texas climate, society, and criminal reputation. It recalls Houston’s inauguration and notes 19th century Texas cotton, local currency, and a giant pig anecdote from Hanover. University of Texas Library services are available to Texans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Charles Hooton
Republic of Texas
St. Louis’ Isles
London
University of Texas Library
Voluminou Texas
Hooton
Texas
Gen. Houston
House of Representatives
San Jacinto
Houston
Natchitoches
New Orleans
University of Texas
Perdue Couple Feted at Creamer Shower
A housewarming shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Luke Perdue at their Creamer home on Thursday night. Guests from Gustine Pettit Board Church Dublin Layton Okla Blanket Comanche Fort Worth and Fort Worth area attending presented gifts and shared cookies and hot chocolate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Perdue
Creamer
R. M. McGinnis
Gustine
Hilton Burks
Melba Jene
Loyd
Derril Bolton
John Allen
Dollie Boyd
Edd Palmer
Love Marie
Nort Boyd
Roland Miller
Frank Compton
Gene Estes
Carol de Seago
Lee Edwards
Jewel
Adell Barnett
Earl Barnett
Ebb Adams
Will Roberson
Ella Mae Stevens
Billie Hatley
Jess Vick
Hardie Creamer
Brady Cotney
Rob Steward
Corene
McRoy and
Robbie
Joe Nelson
Elmon Wayland
Song
Price Yantis
Sonney Warner
Jimmie Lester
Jim Stolks
Inerda
Hayes Burks
Eric Seay
Ide Lane
Betty Joe
Preston Couch
Keith Lane
Ted Albin
Savanna Lee
Pettit
Walter Scott
Blanket
Elmer Albin
Betty June
Comanche
Tommie Lester
Fort Worth
Proctor PTA Holds Meeting and Defense Program
The Proctor Parent Teachers Association met February 5 at the high school auditorium with a patriotic program led by the program committee. County Judge Lockridge spoke and introduced Rev. E. M. Shepard. The event focused on My Part Toward National Defense. Refreshments were served and children enjoyed a play and skating party. The next meeting is March 5 at 3:00 p.m. at the high school. Rex A. Dunlap has reached safety after serving overseas, with word from his Brownwood-based parents. He was stationed at Fort Mammouth, New Jersey, before sailing. Mrs. I. M. Edmondson and Peggy Joyce spent the weekend in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Parent Teachers’ Association
Lockridge
E. M. Shepard
Rex. A. Dunlap
Sipe Springs
G. K. Dunlap
Brownwood
Mr. Dunlap
Fort Mammouth
New Jersey
I. M. Edmondson
Peggy Joyce
Fort Worth
Demonstration Agent Urges Home Gardens
The article outlines building a frame garden for Victory Garden work in Comanche County. It covers site selection, soil preparation with barnyard fertilizer and 6-12-6 fertilizer, subtile irrigation, framing, coverings, and seasonal planting guides. It notes three planting periods and lists quick to slow maturing vegetables with specific varieties. It quotes Jennie Camp of the Extension Service urging rapid replanting after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
J. C. McPherson
Newburg
Adams
Vocational Agricultural Boys
Gustine
Ruth Mayfield
Doc Gaines
Bermuda
King of Denmark
Alaska
Jennie Camp
and M. College Extension
Texas Power & Light Uses Wide Plan For Bond Sales
Texas Power and Light employees have sold and purchased Defense Bonds and Stamps totaling more than 100000 dollars in a company driven program begun by John W. Carpenter. The plan covers 52 Texas counties, 28 district groups, and 59 offices with a Monday morning two hour sales push by staff, plus cashier sales at offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power & Light Company
John W. Carpenter
Texas
Carpenter
America
Two Sidney FFA Boys Win Tarleton Certificates of Merit
Loel Dene Cox and Billy Ray LaRoque of the Sidney High School FFA Chapter received Tarleton College certificates of merit for Future Farmer activities. Cox works in swine production Irish potatoes and watermelon production while LaRoque focuses on dairying and peanut production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Ffa
Tarleton College
Loel Dene Cox
Billy Ray LaRoque
Sidney High School
FFA
A. J. Spangler
Cox
LaRoque
Rabbit Drive Planned in Downing February 25
A rabbit drive is set for Wednesday February 25 in the Downing community. All candidates are invited to attend. The event will start at the Otho Cox place located one mile east of the Joe Nelson Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing
Otho Cox
Joe Nelson
Kilpatricks Visit Relatives After Recent Marriage
Mr and Mrs Oscar Kilpatrick visited relatives here last week after their recent marriage Mrs Kilpatrick formerly Mrs J B Chilton Jr of Encinal daughter of the late Levi Smith Mr Kilpatrick brother of Howard Kilpatrick of Comanche has operated a mine in South America for several years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
J. B. Chilton, Jr
Encinal
Levi Smith
Howard Kilpatrick
Comanche
South America
Mrs Bill Stephens Hosts Valentine Themed Bridge Club
Mrs Bill Stephens entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with a St Valentine theme in score cards table decor and refreshments. High score trophy went to Mrs Eugene Rauhut and second high prize to Mrs T A Barnes Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stephens
Wednesday
St. Valentine
Eugene Rauhut
T. A. Barnes, Jr
Indian Creek Sunshine Club Holds Meeting
The Indian Creek Sunshine Club met with Mrs. Inez Bowman on Feb. 5 for an all day session. They quilted one quilt for Mrs. Bowman and served dinner to sixteen members and four visitors. Guests included Mrs. Huntington and Miss Ruth Mayfield. The day featured a Red Cross sewing discussion led by Mrs. Opha Bowman with helpers. The next all day meeting is set for Feb. 19 with all members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Sunshine Club
Inez Bowman
Ruth Marshall Nominated as D A R Pilgrim Candidate
Ruth Marshall chosen as the Comanche High School senior D A R candidate for a free Washington, D C trip. Her name advances to Brownwood then Austin for final selection with the winner attending April 17 to 21, 1942, under D A R chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Marshall
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Comanche
National Society
Daughters of the American Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Texas Organization
Washington
Texas
Marshall
Brownwood
Austin
D.A.R
Coyote Diets Reveal Livestock as Major Food Source
Food habit experts of the Fish and Wildlife Service report domestic livestock accounted for nearly one seventh of the diet in over 8,300 coyote stomachs examined. Carbon paper at Chief Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Service
Mercer Gap Club Sews For Needy In February Meetings
The Mercer Gap Club held regular sessions on February 10 and 17 with about twenty members present. They quilted two quilts for the Gunn family after a fire and gave Jeraldine Rutherford a surprise shower, while planning future quilts for Delia Lee Huggins and Jennie Mac Gore on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap Club
Ethel Rogers
Vergie Williams
Jeraldine Rutherford
Gunn
J. W. Gore
Delia Lee Huggins
Jennie Mac Gore
Mississippi Flyway Holds Largest Waterfowl Population
The text notes graphic regions outlining complex migration routes and states the Mississippi Flyway contains the largest waterfowl population. It also mentions Chattel Mortgages at The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Flyway
City Rivalry Echoes in Minnehaha Name Tale and Literary Bits
A columnist muses on Minneapolis and St Paul rivalry, the Foshay Building, and a Minnehaha pun. He recalls Carlyle and Shakespeare inspired thoughts, praises past writers, and notes how great authors faced life’s limits while drafting works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Minneapolis
Foshay
St. Paul
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Club Quilting Notes
Sunday dinner guests at H R Hillhouse included Ed Fisher BB Donald Jess Westmoreland Uncle Winfield Westmoreland and Bd Ward Hillhouse. The Homeworkers Club meets at Siloam Thursday for an all day quilting with nineteen members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Hillhouse
Ed Fisher
BB. Donald
Jess Westmoreland
Winfield” Westmoreland
Bdward Hillhouse
Home Workers Club
Siloam
Les Wilson
Ft. Worth
Mag” Hillhouse
Jess Westmorela
Win Westmoreland
Ross and
Grady Westmoreland
Erg. Hillhouse
Floyd Bolton
Pauline
Hawkins
Waco
Whitton
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Lorena Drummond
David Young
Hanover
Morris County
Lamar
Oo Texian
Mrs. Perdue
Proctor P.T.A
P.T.A. Reporter
Texas Power & Light
U.S
Oscar Kilpatricks
Mrs. Bill Stephens
Indian Creek
Sunshine Club
Jack Carnes
Boyce House
Brann
Thomas Carlyle
Carlyle
Homer
Milton
Robert Louis Stevenson
Maine
OWL
Iceberg
Ettuck
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