Political Heroes Recalled From Roosevelts to Hogg Legends
The reminiscence recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s courage in Milwaukee and his White House visit, Jim Hogg’s rise from Rusk to governor, and the Beaumont oil boom era. It notes rivalries with George Clark, the drys versus wets in 1887, and a WPA consolidation project linking Saltillo and a Hopkins County school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Theodore Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Wis
Roosevelt
White House
Saint Peter
Theodore
Jim Hogg
Grover Cleveland
Rusk
Tyler
Parkers
Beaumont
Hogg-Swayne
Spindletop Heights
J. T. Harrington
Waco
George Clark
Hogg
Clark
Dr. Harrington
Harrington
Washington
L. C. Alexander
Lynn Alexander
Judge Clark
Alexander
Saltillo
Hopkins County
Bring Them To Me Sermon Echoes Faith and Service
A preacher extols bringing life to Christ with biblical examples. He cites Jesus feeding five thousand, Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus, Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, and Joseph’s restraint as models. The message: dedication to God shapes purpose, courage, and enduring service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Saul
Tarsus
Damascus
Paul
Christ
Solomon
God
Joseph
Potiphar
Heaven
Hell
Jesus Christ
Parish-Felder Wedding Held In Fort Worth
Rev Roy L Felder and Miss Marjorie Parish wed at Polytechnic Methodist Church Sunday with reception at Mrs Parish home. The couple, Texas Wesleyan students, will reside 2908 Avenue C Fort Worth. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Caldwell and bridesmaids Jerry Floyd Margaret Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Felder
Avenue C
Fort Worth
Marjorie Parish
Ruth Parish
Avenue G
Benbrook Methodist Church
T. J. Felder
Wharton
Texas Wesleyan College
Polytechnic Methodist Church
Parish
W. W. Ward
Avis Felder
Doris Parish
Stella Doak
Anna Marie Ciceloff
C. C. Caldwell
Jerry Floyd
Margaret Wilkerson
Jean Dorris
Bruce H. Felder
Dewey Felder
David Cotterton
Wilson Canafax
LaVerne Parish
Charles Markward
Robert Graves
Jack Booth
Woodrow Rainwater
Taber Son of Comanche Jeweler Working in Santa Anna
Irvin Taber son of Mr and Mrs J L Taber of Comanche has moved to Santa Anna where he holds a position as a jeweler He has been in the jewelry business for about three months and enjoys the work He trained in Comanche under E S Tupin proprietor of Tupin's Jewelry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Taber
J. L. Taber
Comanche
Santa Anna
Mr. Taber
E. S. Tupin
Tupin
Mrs Rance Adcock Jr Honored At Gustine Shower
A bridal shower for Mrs. Rance J. Adcock Jr formerly Billie Johnston was held at the Gustine home of Mrs. Hitt with Mrs. Greebon as co-hostess. A wagon of gifts, two young helpers, and a punch table marked the event as eighty five guests registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Blanket Mayor Struck by Car. Sustains Rib Injuries
Tom McCulley the mayor of Blanket was hit by a car driven by Dan Nix while he stood in front of his store. He suffered several broken ribs but was not seriously injured and received treatment from a Blanket physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCulley
Blanket
Dan Nix
Nix
McCulley
De Leon Schools Adopt Six Day Week Plan
De Leon Public Schools now operate on a six day per week Defense schedule with Comyn as the only other county district under the new plan. Local businesses also shift to a War Time schedule opening and closing earlier according to Sun Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
Comyn
Sun Time
Proctor PTA Schedule Meeting at Proctor High
The Proctor Parent Teachers' Association will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday March 5 at 3 o'clock in the Proctor High School auditorium. The Mother's Study Club will meet at 3:30 with the business session to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Parent Teachers’ Association
Mother’s Study Club
Proctor High School
Herbine Promoted For Biliousness And Constipation Relief
Durham's Rx Pharmacy advertises Herbine as a strictly vegetable medicine for biliousness headache flatulence and temporary constipation. The ad notes a 60 cent bottle price.
Mills County Singing Convention gathers at Moline Sunday
The Mills County Singing Convention will meet at Moline, 17 miles southeast of Goldthwaite, next Sunday. President William B. Huggins invites all Comanche County singers to join in the singing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Singing Convention
Moline
Goldthwaite
William B. Huggins
Comanche County
Huggins
Last Confederate Vet G E Murphrey Dies in De Leon
The Rev G E Murphrey aged 95 the last surviving Confederate veteran in the De Leon area died at his De Leon home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with burial plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Murphrey
Deleon Area
de Leon
First Baptist Church
Hayes and Thorton Tie The Knot In Gustine Ceremony
On February 21 at 8 30 p m Jessie James Hayes and Miss Frances Pearlene Thorton were married at the Gustine Methodist parsonage by Rev G M Greebon. They were accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs Rollie Hayes and two brothers. They will reside in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie James Hayes
Frances Pearlene Thorton
Gustine Methodist Parsonage
G. M. Greebon
Rollie Hayes
Dallas
Adcock Johnston Marriage Vows Taken at Gustine
On January 31 at seven o'clock Rance J. Adcock Jr and Miss Billie Louise Johnston were united in marriage at the Gustine Methodist parsonage by Rev G M Greebon. The bride wore a navy dress with pink accessories and is a Gustine High School senior planning to finish. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Rance Adcock of Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance J. Dcock, Jr
Billie Louise Johnston
Gustine Methodist Parsonage
G. M. Greebon
O. D. Johnston
Gustine High School
Rance Adcock
Gus
Present Home With Parents Amid Careless Habits
An article notes a family will stay with the parents during the present time. It cautions that careless habits endanger materials and property and may risk lives by fire. It emphasizes safety and protective behavior to prevent losses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Alexander
Hayden-Cranfill
Dr. Hayden
A. M. Johnson
Murrell Buckner
Hayden
Johnson Grass
Texas
Aeronautical Institute
W. M. Barnett
Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Barrett
Felder
Rance Adcock, JR
Proctor Pta
Durham
Rx. Pharmacy
Mills Singers
A. J. Gray
C. W. Gray
First Nat'l Bank
N.E Cor
Comanche, Texas
Kenneth Ory
Comanche National Bank
Office
F. L. Hill
Higginbotham
Geo. T. Blackwell
Blackwell Sanitarium
Gorman, Texas
Miss Thorton
Gant
Chief Dry Cleaners
East Side
Adcock-Johnston
O. H. Donaho
R. W. H. Hamilton
J. C. Gaddy
Roy Wharton
Wildmill Work
Gulf Oil Corporation
W. H. Slider
Comanche County Abstract Co
John Robertson
Mer
J. R. Eanes
Pres. Co
A. Greene
Sec-Treas
Ernest Tupin
Jewelei
J. B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
J.R. Eanes & Company
Joan D. Waring
Real Estate
C. A. Greens
Moody's Cafe
Moody’s Cafe
South Side Square
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