Christmas Visitors Reach Across Texas and New Mexico
Local families report gathering over holidays with relatives from Beaumont Phoenix Fort Worth Abilene Lubbock Houston and New Mexico. Names include Evans Babb Arms Harper Carlton Henson Dixon Roach and Dutton among others, sharing Christmas visits and family time.
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Willie Evans
Willis Walker
Key
Texas
Ellis Worth
Jack Vineyard
Ve Leon
Robert Evans
New Mexico
Claude Evans
Walter Henson
Holder Loudermilk
Brownwood
Guy Roach
Houston
Walter Dixon
Abilene
Lane Dixon
Austin
Bill Lane
Elmer Anderson
Plainview
Jess Dixon
Eldred Dutton
Lubbock
Herman King
Fort Worth
W. D. Carlton
Fort Worth visitors stop by hometowns during holidays
Here From Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Boyd Chandler of Fort Worth visited home folks the L A Chandlers and the B F Beatys during the holidays.
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Fort Worth
Boyd Chandler
L. A
Hortons
W. B. Horton
R. T. Standley
J. E. Halbrooks
Dallas
Mrs
G. H. Horton
Here For Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gregory
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gregory of Kansas City Missouri returned home for the Christmas holidays and were mentioned in the society notes.
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Kenneth Gregory
Kansas City
Missouri
Comanche Invited to Special Day at Stock Show
Comanche receives an invitation from W. R. Watt to hold a special day at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth from January 29 to February 7. The letter notes community participation includes a Cowgirl Sweetheart, band, entertainers, and civic publicity with hats and ribbons.
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Comanche
W. R. Watt
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Card of Thanks for Arthur
We express gratitude for the kind deeds during illness and death of Arthur. Thanks for sympathy, gifts, food, flowers, and visits. Special thanks to Dr Ballard, Brothers Chambers and McGinnis, singers, pallbearers, and Porter Franks. May blessings and love be yours. — Mrs Croker and family.
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Arthur
Dr. Ballard
Brother Chambers
Brother McGinnis
Porter Franks
Mrs. Croker
Erath County historian honors family ties and train robber tale
Homer Stephen of Stephenville, founder of the Erath County Central Historical Society, shares a life sketch and tributes to his parents. He recounts Rube Barrow’s crimes, his Alabama birth, Texas rise, and jail escape, plus the 1890 burial, with memories of his father M. L. Mat Stephen and mother. The piece blends local history withfamily devotion and reverence.
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Homer Stephen
Stephenville
Erath County Central Historical Society
Texas
Brath Hood
Comanche
Hamilton, Somerville
Eastland Counties
Erath County
Greatet
Rube Barrow
Rube
Lamar County
Alabama
Linden
J. D. Carter
Carter
Fellowship Church
M. L. Mat Stephen
Nephnton
Rube Burrow
Wm. F. Stephen
Thornton
Geou Baal
Mother
Epiphany Reflections At St Matthew's Church
The sermon notes mark Epiphany and the feast of the Circumcision of Jesus with Holy Communion at 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. services. It highlights the Wise Men's arrival and the universal savior message, welcoming all to worship. Visitors from Dallas including the Hortons and Standleys are mentioned.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Bethlehem
Christ
Episcopal Church
Piano Pupils Of Mrs McCullough Enjoy Xmas Party
The music pupils of Mrs Gayle McCullough hosted a Christmas party on Saturday night December 19 at the home of Mrs Howell Cobb. Students enjoyed Christmas piano selections carols and gift exchanges from a decorated tree with sandwiches olives chips cookies candies and Cokes served. attendees and absentees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle McCullough
Howell Cobb
Sherry Roberson
Marilyn McKinzie
Patty Jo Middleton
Sherry Ross
Linda Elliott
Charles Wright
Sue Collins
Grady Earl Hall
Lena Jean Rober
Sarah Lou McCullough
Joey Steele
Jacky Cathey
Sharon Frick
Joyce McNutt
Polly McCullough
Sue Gore
Judy Kay McCullough
Sarah Lou’ Kirkland
Sue Weeks
Peggy Godfrey
Betty Gore
Beverly Smith
Nancy Caraway
Dale Isham
Lu Ann McCullough
Sharon Durham
Jean Burks
Janice Isham
Lavonne Hall
Virginia Kay Cobb
June Ferris
Johnnie Ellis
Deanna Durham
Farmers dedicate land to God boost yields and cash offerings
Abernathy Texas First Baptist Church members among about 500 farmers filled two washtubs with 14132.65 in cash and checks from harvest offerings after dedicating one tenth of their acreage. Pastor C A Kennedy cites Malachi and Chron 29 to praise the harvest tied to faith.
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Abernathy
Texas
First Baptist Church
Lubbock
C. A. Kennedy
Kennedy
Albert Hart
Malachi
David
Williford Family Christmas Reunion Hometown Gathering
Ten of eleven Williford children plus Mrs. J H Williford gather at home for a Christmas reunion. Out-of-town guests include Mr and Mrs Jes Pe and Mr and Mrs Bill Mews, with relatives from Odessa Lubbock and Victoria joining the celebration.
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J. H. Williford
Williford
Jes.Pe
Bill Mews
Hancel Hawkins
Odessa
Travis Williford
Dyith
Old Time Prices vs Wages From Comanche Texas Letter
A December 26, 1953 letter from Comanche Chief editor G. M. Cook argues wages rose much faster than prices since the 1950s. He recalls a 25 cent steak and daily wages of one dollar, carpenters earning up to 30 dollars, while modern steaks fetch 2.50 and carpenters' pay climbs higher as living costs shift. He challenges readers to tell the world.
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Comanche
Texas
S. Brown
G. M. Cook
New Year's Eve Party Planned For Teen Canteen
A junior council plans a New Year Eve gala at the Teen Canteen starting at p m with a dance and hats. At midnight teens will attend the War of the Worlds movie at the Majestic Theatre with 50 special seats, then a breakfast at the Christian Church if parents approve. Admission is 35 cents per couple or 50 cents single.
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Majestic Theatre
Harrold Flemins
Cent Christian Church
Christmas Visitors Here for Aubrey Jones Family
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Jones and their children Pearl and Jan from Ashurst visited his father J Jones over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Jones
Pearl
Jan
Ashurst
J.‘ Jones
De Leon Couple Spends Holidays in Comanche
Mr and Mrs Kermt Nee spe the holidays in Comanche with relatives and friends in a brief social note.
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de Leon
Kerm
Comanche
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Proctor
David Hunter
Southwestern, Penn
Troy Erwin
Ta Falls
J. C. Smith
Eunice Harbin
James
Ernest Harper
J. G. Biggs
L God Buck
the Piggly Wiggly
Uncle Williams
Blackeye Peas
Crisco
Rath
Wilson’s Golden
OLEO
Igc. Loaf
Dotty Dudley
Skinner
J. C. Biggs
Homer
Moody Bible Institute
Hico
Nona Jane Cox
Henry Williams
F. A. Lawless
H. D. Lawless
Marvin Moore
Breckenridge
Williford Family Law
Teen Canteen
Goodson
Burton
Elas
Tex
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