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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

8

Modern Crusaders Form At Local Church

The church reports strong attendance at morning service and Sunday School the best since Christmas. Welcome backs include Mrs J B Albcorn and Mrs Z Davis. Mrs Cauley’s girls win attendance banner and two members joined recently. Ladies Auxiliary met with program led by Mrs John Hoff and Miss Mary Hutchison. Committees set for Men’s Dinner Thursday. High school class organized with Hazel teaching. Richard Slider elected President, MacEwan Palmer VP, Louise Holmes Secretary Treasurer. Nine members now enrolled. class named Modern Crusaders. About ten teens gathered for an evening of fun and stunts at the pastor’s home Tuesday.

J. B. Albcorn Z. Davis Cauley Christ John Hoff Mary Hutchisan Hazel Richard Slider MacEwan Palmer Louise Holmes

Worker's Council Set to Meet March 3 at Pastor Home

The Worker's Council will convene March 3 at the pastor's residence. Rev Hazel will preach at 7 PM on March 1, with WM J Hazel listed as pastor.

Worker's Council Aoe Rev Hazel Wm. J. Hazel

Williams Prices Cash Advert for Saturday and Monday

Williams lists prices for lard 8 lbs 95c, 20 lbs 1.00, 7 lbs coffee 1.00, 2 lbs cocoa 25c, wash tubs 60c, boys wool pants 1.00, lace and embroidery 1c to 5c per yard, children’s hose 5 6 10c per pair. Also onion plants and fertilizer, seeks shell corn trades, FP Williams.

Williams

Appreciation Notice for Edward Parker Kellum

We, the family of Edward Parker Kellum, express thanks to friends and neighbors for courtesies during his death. Grateful for doctors and ministers, and for the beautiful floral offerings that blessed his resting place. May Heaven’s blessings rest upon you all.

Edward Parker Kellum

Man’s reckless driving noted in old HK records

The 20 year old entry recalls fearsome driving over gullies and stumps, claiming $100 a day was cheap for experience. It notes a last week incident where he set a Studebaker and sold it to Graham after keeping it only 24 hours.

Studebaker Graham

O D Couch Dies At Zephyr

Osborne D. Couch 89 died Saturday in Zephyr. Funeral at 2:30 p m Sunday at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ben H Moore in charge. Interment in Zephyr Cemetery. Born October 25 1846 in Chester New Mexico he moved to Dallas in 1860 and Zephyr in 1901. He and his wife were parents of four children and eight grandchildren with fourteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.

Osborne D. Couch Zephyr Presbyterian Ben H. Moore O. D. Couch Chester New Mexico Dallas Texas O. D. Couch, Jr J. D. Couch E. C. Couch Brownwood E. E. Stoker J. L. van Zandt Walter Timmins Modie Glass Joe Matson Bert Locks Phillip Locks

Local social tidbits from the county area

Roch Miss Montie Wilkerson of Buffalo spent last week with Miss Rubye Davis. Mrs Minnie Johnson and Miss Waldene visited Mrs Pearl Sanders at Dublin. Mr and Mrs C F Cathey of De Leon spent Sunday with Mr C family and Miss Waldene Johnson with Mr and Mrs John Harris at Comanche. Mr and Mrs Coy Whitehead and family of Proctor visited Edd Simms' family Sunday. Dixie Hanson hosted a party Saturday night. J C Bassett Jr and wife moved here from De Leon. Mrs McGinnis hosted a birthday party for her son Billy. Grandmother Cook of Fort Worth visiting daughter Maud Grissom. See ad for bargain prices at Kilpatrick's Hardware for Saturday and Monday.

Montie Wilkerson Buffalo Rubye Davis Minnie Johnson Waldene Pearl Sanders Dublin C. F. Cathey de Leon J. C. Bassett Jr McGinnis Billy Cook of Fort Worth Maud Grissom

Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Announces Relief

An old ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for aching muscles sprains and lumbago. It claims lasting relief with active ingredients and notes 30c and 60c sizes sold by Wm. Reese Drug Co.

Ballard Balard Wm. Reese Drug CO

Resolutions Honor Dr. J. E. Self By County Board

The County Board adopted unanimous resolutions praising Dr. J. E. Self President for loyal service to public schools and county children, highlighting his leadership, cooperation, and untiring support of school activity. Signed by T. N. Burton W. J. Fritts H. Shockley J. A. Lightfoot B. R. McCorkle.

J. E. Self Esne T. N. Burton W. J. Fritts H. Shockley J. A. Lightfoot B. R. McCorkle Sect. of Board

Special Services Methodist Church Next Sunday Evening

The church invites business and professional people to attend Sunday evening services at 7 15 with a High School Orchestra and choir. Epworth Leagues are thriving and young people are urged to join Sunday at 6 15. Visitors are welcome. minister Chas H Cole signs.

Epworth Chas. H. Cole

Potter and Clay and What Is Man at Central Christian Church

Central Christian Church announces Brother Morgan will speak Sunday March 1 at 11:00 with the sermon Potter and Clay and at 7:15 with What Is Man. Attendants are invited to attend both services and are assured of engaging messages.

Brother Morgan Potter Clay Central Christian Church

Odell Visits Comanche After 30 Years

G. E. Odell of Muleshoe proprietor of a shoe shop visits Comanche this week for his first trip back in thirty years. He is seen with former resident R. H. McDonald and Tom Sliger during the stay.

Comanche G. E. Odell Muleshoe Mr. Odell R. H. McDonald Tom Sliger

Hardy Payne Dies At Lubbock

Funeral services for N. H. Payne 47 field representative of the Northwest Texas Cotton Growers association and Lubbock resident for 10 years were held at First Baptist Church with burial in Memorial Park. Payne died Monday morning at his home from a heart attack after about 10 days of illness. He was born in Delta Alabama September 16 1888 and came to Texas as a child. He married Elizabeth Smith in 1909 and leaves four children and his mother, a brother, and a sister. Payne played a leading role in cooperative marketing and earned a silver cup in 1927 as outstanding field representative. Numerous out of town agricultural workers attended the services.

Lubbock N. H. Payne Northwest Delta Ala Mr. Payne Texas J. B. Payne Comanche County Elizabeth Smith Hollis Victor Curtis Young Mary Jane Payne Bart Payne W. L. Tatum Comanche Payne South U. Department of Agriculture American Cotton Cooperative Association Old Texas Farm Bureau Texas Cotton Cooperative Association Henry Gore R. D. Jones B. B. Williams M.S. Hudson E. R. Davis Burton S. Burks J. W. Thompson J. E. Montgomery W. H. Haymes Co. A. Baron Joe Y. Thompson D. L. Tucker Clyde Daniel W. A. Taylor E. L. Dorn J. W

Kilpatrick on Job After Illness Reopens Shoe Shop

W Kilpatrick proprietor of Kilpatrick Shoe Shop returns to work after weeks of sickness. With the opening of the Presidential Campaign the paper previews a fair education on what is wrong with the country.

W. W. Kilpatrick Kilpatrick

Clothing Drive Appeals for County Families and Children

Citizens urged to donate clothing for needy children and ill families in the county. The appeal requests garments and bedding such as sheets and pillowcases, to be brought to the Commissioners' Court room or arranged by calling 1 for county case worker Dr. Mrs. Nell Webb.

Nell Webb

Missionary Society Installs Officers at Methodist Church

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a meeting last week to install officers. Pastor Rev. C. H. Cole conducted the ceremony. Installing officers included President Mrs. J. E. Morris and Vice-President Mrs. C. H. Cole with Con. Treasurer Mrs. Troy.

Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. E. Morris C. H. Cole Troy

Local Work Treasurers Named In Community Notes

Mrs J M Martin is listed as Local Treasurer and Miss Margaret Vernon as Local Work official in a community notice referencing local civic roles and volunteers.

Oak Tee J. M. Martin Margaret Vernon

Henry Drennan 15 Honored On Birthday

Henry Drennan was honored on his fifteenth birthday at Stag Creek with a family dinner. Attendants included numerous Drennan relatives from nearby towns and friends. Musician contributors were Gene Russell, Luther Redwine, C. E. LaRoque, Ory Grigsby and Eva L. Hood.

Henry Drennan Stag Creek Charlie Drennan Lena Letha Alfie Drennan Abilene Clarence Drennan Coleman Buddy Drennan Bibb George Reed Near Gap Henry Jaynes Quinton Dwight Herschel Nile Jaynes Ory Grigsby Ravenshine H. E. LaRoque Lucille LaRoque Gene Russell Luther Redwine C. E. LaRoque Eva L. Hood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Telephone No. 5 Ervice Drug Store Presbyterian Church News Kilpatrick's Hardware Methodist Church Roy Patr Kotex New Waisman’s Hardy Payne Ghades Symphonie, Fh Rachel Starrs Ic South Side Square Cervice Drug Store
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