Democratic Primary Slate Announced for County Posts 1942
The announcement lists candidates for top county offices including Representative for the 104th District County Clerk Tax Assessor Collector Sheriff County Judge and more with nominees such as Claudia Fisher Pink Pettit H H Lockridge Margaret Broadstreet Dale Howard and Walter Chapman Also notes Mrs Ola Dishman Harris Lane and R D Woods among precinct and justice positions and records a social visit by Elmer Day and daughter of Comanche to Langley family Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Fisher
ED Ligon
P. A. (Pink
Pettit
J. E. Lightfoot
Wid Spivey Purry ST. Clair
H. H. Lockridge
Margaret (Cunningham
Broadstreet
RE. A
Samphifer Herman May
L. R. Daniel Sam Lewis
F. T. Brandt
E. W. Bruner
Ola Dishman
Justice Peace
Harris D. Lane
R. D. Woods
Otis Braziel
When a Child Needs a Laxative
An ad promotes syrup of black-draught and a child friendly squid laxative. It touts a gentle wake up for lazy intestines with simple directions. Two sizes offered 25¢ and 50¢ as introductory and economy options.
Katherine Morton Weds Paul L Whitton in Gustine
Miss Katherine Morton of Gustine married Paul L. Whitton at 8:00 p.m. February 20 in the bride’s parents home in Aledo Texas. Rev O A Morton performed the single ring ceremony with pink and blue flowers, informal reception, and a lace covered table centerpiece. The bride, daughter of Rev and Mrs O A Morton, teaches in Gustine schools. The groom is superintendent of Gustine schools and a Stephen F Austin graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Morton
Gustine
Paul L. Whitton
Aledo
Texas
Rev
O. A. Morton
O. B. Rose
Leslie Daniels
Comanche High School
Howard Payne College
Gustine School
Cherina
Stephen F. Austin Teachers’ College
Nacogdoches
Texas University
District Basketball Winners Announced in County Round Robin
Proctor wins Class B District No 14 Sub-Division boys title with Sipe Springs second after round robin. Pottsville defeats Proctor in a three game playoff. Proctor Hasse girls tie with Proctor winning the playoff. Lamkin nets Rural High School entries in Brownwood district tournament. Sidney tops their division and will compete in Abilene bi district title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Sipe Springs
Comyn
Hasse
Beattie
Duster
Pottsville
Lamkin Boys
Oliver Springs
Brownwood
Lamkin Girls
Sidney
Abilene
Homer McDonald Is Honored On Birthday
Homer McDonald was honored Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Causey and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Green with families of Fort Worth. Also present were Edd Mabra of Blanket and several McDonald relatives from Gustine, Hasse, Lamesa, Beattie, and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer McDonald
Tom Causey
Leo Green
Fort Worth
Edd Mabra
Blanket
Eldora Green
Beattie
Buster McDonald
Gustine
Perdue
Lamesa
Herman Cox
Ory McDonald
Shorty
Odessa McDonald
Alma Elliott
Omega McDonald
Hasse
Alka-Seltzer Promises Relief for Digestive Upsets
An advertisement touts Alka-Seltzer as relief for acid indigestion gas and heartburn while noting additional uses for headache neuralgia colds and muscle pains. It highlights an analgesic sodium acetyl salicylate combined with alkaline buffers and promotes use after hard work or exercise with a refreshing drink at drug stores.
Death Claims C H Wilson of Fairview
C H Wilson of Fairview died at home Sunday evening. Funeral Monday at 4 PM at Downing Church of Christ with Minister Weldon C Echols. Born Sept 7 1867 in Comanche County he married Alice Whitlock Nov 22 1891. Survived by wife four grandchildren two brothers two sisters and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
Fairview
Downing Church of Christ
Weldon C. Echols
Comanche County
Val
Sara” Wilson
Alice Whitlock
T. J. Williams
Church of Christ
Alice Wilson
Floyd Holdridge
Tohoka
Chester Johnston
Comanche
Dwight Williams
Wayne Williams
Louisville
Texas
John Wilson
Dave Wilson
Jim Bishop
Minta Loudermilk
Downing
Mary Jane Griffith
Santa Anna
Mercer Gap Club News Brightens Despite Bad Weather
The Mercer Gap Club met February 24 with fifteen members and one visitor, Mrs A Stevens pres ent, due to cold weather. Members quilted and handworked, with one quilt made for Jennie Mac Gore. Delia Lee Huggins was sick, so a future quilt for her and Edna Earl McKinzie is planned. Gift day March 10 may draw a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap
A. Stevens
Jennie Mac Gore
Delia Lee Huggins
Edna Earl McKinzie
Miss McKinzie Weds Mr. Autrey
Mrs. Alfred McKinzie announces the marriage of her daughter Billie Ruth to Melvin Autrey. The single ring ceremony occurred Tuesday at Rev. R. C. Ledbetter's home. They will reside in Comanche after a Fort Worth honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred McKinzie
Billie Ruth
Melvin Autrey
J. A. Autrey
R. C. Ledbetter
Church of Christ
Natalea McKinzie
Billie Barfield
Fort Worth
Comanche
Youth Killed In Auto Accident At De Leon
Four youths from Brownwood and De Leon were in a skating party when their car left the road near De Leon on February 13. James Robert Westmoreland, 18, died instantly when the car hit a large oak. Miss Billy Merle Paulk, 18, suffered a serious pelvis injury. Dueward Kelly, 19, had head and facial cuts. Miss Nona Thorton escaped serious injury and returned to De Leon High School. Westmoreland's funeral was in Brownwood with interment at Mt. Zion cemetery near Ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
de Leon
Westmoreland
Paulk
Kelly
Thorton
the de Leon High School
Young Westmoreland
W. T. Westmoreland
Brownwood
Higginbotham
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Ranger
Williams Visit Spotted in Comanche Family Notes
Mr and Mrs H L Williams and their daughters of Comanche visited Mr and Mrs N F Williams Saturday night in a family gathering that highlights local kinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Williams
Daughters of
Comanche
N. F. Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williamson Iron and Metal CO
Dial
Brownwood, Texas
Bell Plain
Elkins Tin Shop
Food For Victory
Uncle Sam
Farmers Produce CO
Geo. C. McKinzie
Mgr. Comanche, Texas
Elmer Day
W. A. Langley and Sons
State Highway Department
Austin
P. A. Pettit
J. C. Helm, Jr
Alka-Seltzer
C. H. Wilson
Mrs
Chester Johnson
Mercer Gap Club News
Miss McKinzie
Mr. Autrey
Gmee
Delepi
Adleriea
Adi Adleriea
Durham
Pharmacy and Service
Jans
Poe
O. A. Jones
D.C
John Gore
Jim Cunningham
cAmerica
America
Tp&l
Texas Power & Light Company
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