Merry Matrons Share Festive Christmas Evening
The Merry Matrons and their due bands enjoyed a Christmas themed gathering at Mr. and Mrs. William Chilton’s home. Gifts were exchanged by draw, followed by games and music as guests admired a lavish Christmas tree with lights. Local hostesses and out of town guests attended a warm tea hosted by Mrs. Jno. D. Waring, featuring vocal selections by Mrs. Alice Lott and a variety of holiday colors in decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chilton
Jno. D. Waring
M. ©. Carter
Fredric
Maryland
John D. Waring Jr
Alice Lott
Galveston
Ben Lawson
Fort Worth
Coleman Gay
Austin
Mollie Godbold
Dallas
EF. Shelton
Los Angeles
Canf
Penn Oden
Louisiana
Coralie Kittle
Christmas party delights Junior department in Montgomery home
The Christian Endeavor Junior group hosted a festive party at Mrs. George Montgomery’s home last Tuesday with 35 to 40 youngsters. Decorations, two trees with gifts, games, hot chocolate, cake, marshmallows, apples and candies marked the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavor
Ben F. Hearn
George Montgomery
Hearn
P. K. Mackey
Otha Jo Miller
May Cameron Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Mrs May Cameron seeks the Democratic primary nomination for county treasurer in Comanche County She is described as well known popular and thoroughly qualified The statement notes she was born and raised in the county and identifies her father F M Williford of Hasse The letter ends with a courteous sign off urging voter support before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Cameroun
Comanche
Cameron
Comanche County
F. M. Williford
Hasse
Wanted to Buy Mules In Comanche Next Thursday
Wanted to buy some mules. One mule will be in Comanche until next Thursday January 7 at Grissom's Yarn F E Turnbew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Grissom
F. E. ‘Urnbew
John R. Slaughter Seeks Comanche County Clerk Seat
John R. Slaughter announces his candidacy for county clerk of Comanche County. He has lived in Texas since 1911, worked with Wilson Whaley in De Leon, served seven years as cashier of the Comanche National Bank, and currently leads five staff and serves as bookkeeper for the McDonald Cotton Company. This is his first run for public office, launched at friends’ urging in Comanche and DeLeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Slaughter
Comanche County
Slaughter
Texas
de Leon
Old Wilson Whaley Company
Comanche National Bank
McDonald Cotton Company
Comanche
DeLeon
Miss Iva Hart candidate for County Treasurer
Announcement notes Miss Iva Hart as a candidate for County Treasurer. She has fourteen years with Wigginbotham Bros. & Co. and is noted for efficient service and popularity among voters. Her supporters believe she will perform duties with the same care if elected. mentions Christmas visitors from Fort Worth to Mrs. Roberson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Hart
Tressurer
Wigginbotham Bros. & Co
December Marriage Licenses Reported
A list of couples issued marriage licenses in December includes J. P. Jay and Cabell Pittman Mia, L. B. Blair and Giile Woods, R. A. Turner and Velo Love W., W. M. Morris and Willie Mae Oglesby, and many others headed by Joraunie Sutton and Billa Durham. The records enumerate groom and bride pairs with varying initials and surnames across numerous entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jay
Mise Cabell Pittman
L. B. Blair
Woods
W. M. Morris
Mixx
Willie Mae Oglesby
Joraunie Sutton
Billa Durham
Births Recorded Since December First
Birth notices list multiple couples with new babies from December 1 to December 20. Names include W. J. Dickey Guthrie Sanders Wilson McMillan Beattie Levisay Alpond Walker and Kirby with a mix of boys and girls announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dickey
M. EF. Guthrie
W. F. Sanders
Ernest Wilson
C. F. McMillan
E. H. Beattie
Jno. Levisay
Jack Alpond
David B. Walker
Chase Kirby
Community Mourns Mrs. J C Creamer at Funeral
Mrs Northeutt Fred Notthcutt and Jewell Notthcutt of Plainview and JC Creamer of Alpine attended the funeral of their mother and grandmother Mrs J C Creamer. A brief tribute to the life she led appears in this issue.
Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. T. Creamer
The Northcutt and Creamer families express gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother Mrs. J. T. Creamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Creamer
J. T. Northcutt
L. H. Creamer
Family reunion at big Christmas dinner ends twelve-year gap
Dr. and Mrs. J. Cockrell hosted a large Christmas dinner bringing together all their children and families for the first time in twelve years. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cockrell and six children from San Saba, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wigginton and six children from Brown County, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cockrell and three children from Brown County, and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Edwards and children from San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Cochran
M. K. Little
Fort Worth
Co. 1. Saunderson
Kathryn Saunderson
Billie
C. I. Saunderson, Jr
Dallas
C. H. Little
Dorothy Little
Merkel
A. W. Little
Big Lake
Myrtle Blakeley
Hamilton
Mrs. Cochran
Young
James Moore Young
Cochran
Berna
Traci
Drusilla Cochran
J. Cockrell
J. W. Cockrell
San Saba
J. W. Wigginton
Brown County
J. A. Cockrell
W. D. Edwards
Second Man in a Field of Fifty Five
The Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association conducts a contest among its field service men. N. H. Payne of Comanche, field man for Comanche and Erath counties, is reported to be very hour to the top, holding second place at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
N. H. Payne
Comanche
Erath
Christmas and New Year Wishes from Joe Marshall
Joe Marshall extends greetings to all patrons and friends wishing a fine Christmas and a Happy New Year. He hopes 1926 will be the most prosperous and successful year they have ever known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Marshall
Capt Ballou 80th Birthday Ride Celebrated in Texas Pasture
Capt. S. T. Ballou marked his eightieth birthday last Thursday December 17 riding several miles to his ranch and pasturing, then greeting friends at the post office. The Texas ranchman and Southern rebel figure, beloved by many, enjoyed good health and happiness with relatives including Mrs. T. R. Helmsley and Comanche friends sending birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Herald-Record
S. T. Ballou
Texas
Tife
Capt. Ballou
T. R. Helmsley
A A Lam Becomes New Citizen of Comanche County
A A Lam formerly of Oklahoma has bought the Tay Joy Northeast place east of town from Tom Sligar and became a citizen of Comanche County. Lam and family visited last summer and decided to locate here after a favorable look at the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lam
Oklahoma
Tom Sligar
Mothers urged to watch for worms in children
Public health notice warns mothers to watch for intestinal worms in kids and act quickly if symptoms appear. Recommends White's Cream Vermifuge as a reliable remedy. claims it eliminates worms and restores health in infants and young children. Price 35.
Enjoyable Christmas Entertainment at Hebron
A December 28 pie supper and program at Hebron raised over 16 for the Hebron school. Performances included a second grade Christmas song, a Christmas tree, contests for prettiest girl, multiple dialogues and songs, a play titled Santa Claus and Wife with Alton Mercer as Santa, and Santa distributing gifts to a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Willie Stewart
Verna Stewart
Ray Nelson
Alline Smith
Eleanor Rauhut
Santa Claus
Alton Mercer
Cordie Cotney
Florence Smith
Artie Tabers
Amon Tabers
Ruth Elms
Veron Elms
Louise Mercer
Santa
Flossie Cotney
Will Sing Sunday Morning by Mrs Lott of Galveston
Mrs Lott of Galveston visiting her mother Mrs Cora Warren will sing at the Methodist church Sunday morning. She is soloist for the leading Presbyterian church in Galveston and will share songs at Comanche churches during her visit, drawing local praise for past performances.
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Austin Statesman
Bertha Bernice Ricks
J. H. Ricks
Fred Yancy Brightman
Houston
East Eighth Street
George Green
First Baptist Church
Alma Booth
Alice Patton
Lula Mae Ricks
W. T. Ricks
Waco
Ricks
Moon
Crichtrissi
University
Brightman
SMU
Houstey Power and Light Company
L. R. Brightman
Cemache
Feth Clendennen
Co. L. Baggett
Doris Lorraine
W.T. Ricks
Elizabeth Anthony
E. E. Reader
W. G. Herring
WM. Reese
Kate Keith
Ray Kieth
Alma Gene
Roberson
George Tate
Leve
Maud Roberson
Chas
S&s. Rains
Alice E. Muchabee
C. B. Stewart
Hesta Mare Riley
H. R. Short
Orag Dingler
Walter Bilbery
Alice Craig
Jim Godfrey
Myrtle Lee Davis
Ben Loftis, Jr
Johnnie
Carter
Jess Fenwick
Miss Lillie
Per
Ner
Claude B. Ross
Eulala
Jack Whiteley
Miss Ollie
J. P. Carpenter
Kate Vineyard
Vernon Smith
Elsie Buckmaster
B. B. Skaggs
Elsie Mae Bunting
Russell Fowler
Bobbie Nam Williams
R. S. Stephens
Alma
Porter Blankenship
Ina McGregor
Luther McGothlin
Leota Trimble
Blake Heath
Opal George
E. A. Zollicoffer
Gertha P. Weaver
H. B. McCulloch
Eva Lee Bryson
Eather Gates
Ruby Stark
C. B. Woolsey
Susie Reed
Alvis Lane
Opal Ridge
C. B. Cooper
Elly Moore
Rowland
W. H. Rowland
Ballou
J. G. Hood
Sidney
the Powder Puff Beauty Shop
D. C. Thrasher
Mackey Motor Co
A. M. Carvile
Purina
J. F
Sid
Punton
W. H. Jon
Star
Henryers, Star, Mills Co
Ely
N. W. Story
C. P. White
Phone Short
G. R. Pratt
Dublin Street
Troy Williford
Denton
Teachers’ College
Field
J. C. Wilkerson
Newark
FURS
Floyd Carpenter
J. D Mason
Route 2
Zephyr
Smith
First State Bank
Helmsley
Jo Fisk
P. O
Box Brownwood
Guthrie
Bernard Riley
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