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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
2
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A report details an unusual seed and eye measurement brought to the Chief by Mrs. Ed Norrid. The item measured three and a half inches long with eight and a half inches circumference, six and a half inches in circumference short way, and weighed five ounces. The eye was laid by a mongrel hen. Nearby, Luther McAbbvy's family visited John Phillips and family Thursday night, with several extended visits and social calls among local residents through the weekend.
Jim W Cunningham, who recently turned eighty one, was honored twice. Family visits with cake and feast on the eve of his birthday, then his three children Sid Flory and Ola and most grandchildren gathered for a second dinner. He came to Comanche County from Bell County years ago. Frank Palmer of Brownwood visited Comanche over the weekend.
Rev Vaurhan pastor of Feewill church recently moved to the community preached Sunday. A school children led program hosted by the Community Club drew a good crowd Friday night. Cemetery work at Zion Hill Cemetery occurred Friday. Various local visits are noted including Uncle Wes Nabers in Dallas and Miss Grace Donaho with family in Sidney. Local trips include Lee Spruil in Hico and G S Melanie with Jona Amond to Gustine. Mr and Mrs G E Boynton of Logan Gap visited Air F M Tiner’s mother. Mrs Horseman of Brownwood visited her sister-in-law Mrs J W Rong. Mr and Mrs Ruben Lee spent Saturday night in Comanche.
The wedding of Miss Lottie Paine and John Kors took place Friday February 20 in DeLeon. Rev Gamnel J Rucker of the Methodist Church officiated. Miss Mabor, raised in Comanche and now City Secretary at DeLeon, is the bride’s sister. Mr Nabors, former DeLeon City Marshall, now a peanut and grain dealer, will reside with his wife in DeLeon.
Mrs. Leo Shankle hosts a George Washington party for Larry Moore turning eight. Children received maple flavored treats and small flags, then played games during the February 21 gathering.
Joseph Washington Wheat 83 longtime Blanket resident and Civil War veteran died Friday night at his home three miles west of Blanket after several days illness. He was a farmer and a Mason for 62 years Church member 46 years. funeral Saturday at 3 o clock with Moro Cemetery burial. Survivors include eight children thirty seven grandchildren fifty six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. wife predeceased him. Brownwood Bulletin notes weekend Fort Worth visits by Miss Mary Louise Grizzelle Jeanne Rape Weldon Preston and Buster Rishon.
At Gustine Route 1 Mrs T H Lee R L McKimmey J H Mc Donald Earl May will receive a family pass to the Majestic on Wednesday March 4.
C L Evans Less Dillard and C M Edmonson with Mrs W S Elms and family will receive a free family pass to the Majestic on Wednesday March 4. Dl rh
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