Mrs Robinson Weds Mr Williams in Lovington New Mexico
Mrs Maude Robinson widow of Rev J Y Robinson wed Davis Williams of Clarendon in Lovington New Mexico. Rev Roy Garrett Baptist minister officiated. They reside at 105 West College. Williams is a farmer. Mrs Williams worked at Chief Dry Cleaners before moving to Andrews for a position at Boyce Brisco Dry Cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West College
Williams
Chief Dry Cleaners
Andrews
Boyce Brisco Dry Cleaning Establishment
Mrs Connie Bas Bagley Hospital Treatment Report
Mrs Connie Bas Bagley was taken to Brownwood Hospital for treatment on Thursday.
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Connie Bas Bagley
Brownwood Hospital
Island maps reveal scattered Far East corners on old backs
Slider and Shirley receive map fragments printed on the back of obsolete U. S. Army maps in Tokyo. The pieces show areas from Manchuria to Yamanashi Prefecture, turning monthly bills into a mass geography lesson for 500 Navy base residents curious about where the next map fragment comes from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwajalein
South Pacific
Slider
Shirley
U. S. Army
Tokyo
Babstown City
Manchuria
Yamanashi Prefecture
Japan
U. S. Navy
Award Winning Film Shown To Lions Club
The Edge of Silence by Zenith Radio Corporation, winner of the Golden Reel Award in 1955 for best non theatrical health film, will be shown to the Comanche Lions Club. The half hour color film portrays hearing loss impact on a young woman and a business executive and urges awareness and action. It notes about fifteen million Americans have hearing deficiency, with two to three million school aged children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenith Radio Corporation
Comanche Lions Club
Film Council of America
United States
Zenith
C. L. Huett
Funeral Rites Held for 19 Month Old Charles Ray Coan
Funeral services were conducted January 1 at Comanche Funeral Home for 19 month old Charles Ray Coan of Grand Saline born May 19 1955 in Lufkin Texas. He died December 30 1956 in Grand Saline. He is survived by his parents one brother Clifford Earl Coan and grandparents Mr and Mrs Co L Coan Sr of Pecos and Mr and Mrs Dewey Adams Harlin Gen Texas. Burial followed at White Point Cemetery with Rev. Robert Walker of the First Methodist Church of Comanche in charge.
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Comanche Funeral Home
Charles Ray Coan
L. C. Coan
Grand Saline
White Point
Robert Walker
First Methodist Church of
Comanche
Lufkin
Texas
C. L Coan Jr
Leroy Coan
Clifford Earl Coan
Co. L. Coan
Pecos
Dewey Adams
Harlingen
N W McCurdy Taken By Death
Nathaniel Warren McCurdy 60 a Comanche native and World War I veteran died at his home December 29 after a heart attack. He was on two weeks leave from a Waco veterans hospital. Funeral services were held December 20 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E N Strother officiating. Burial followed in Newburg Cemetery. Survived by two sisters Emma Johnson Newbury Willie Johnson Democrat and a brother Jim McCurdy Zephyr.
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Nathaniel Warren McCurdy
Comanche
E. Central Ave
Veterans’ Hospital
Waco
McCurdy
Comanche Funeral Home
E. N. Strother
Newburg
Comanche County
Christopher Columbus McCurdy
Mary Liza Little McCurdy
Emma Johnson
Newbury
Willie Johnson
Democrat
Jim McCurdy
Zephyr
Communion Service and Evening Sermon at First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church will observe The Communion of The Lord s Supper Sunday at 11 a m with Dr Baxter Greer delivering Communion Meditation The Four fold Vision of The New Year The 6 30 p m sermon titled Security On Life s Journey. Mrs Vollie Meyers is pianist and Mrs W H Slider is choir director with Sunday School at 10 a m Horace Overstreet serving as general superintendent.
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First Presbyterian Church
Baxter Greer
Vollie Meyers
W. H. Slider
Horace Overstreet
Sunday School Attendance Report for Area Churches
The Chief presents December 30 Sunday School totals for local churches led by Hasse Baptist Baggett Creek East Side Baptist Central Christian Zion Hill Gartman View Lamkin Methodist Lamkin Baptist First Methodist Taylor's Chapel Gustine Methodist First Presbyterian De Leon Assembly of God Sidney Methodist Gustine Church of Christ First Baptist Sidney Church of Christ Gustine Baptist Indian Creek Methodist Proctor Methodist First Free Will Baptist South Leon Baptist Pettit Baptist Mercer Gap Baptist totaling 1,450 attendees.
A Reflection on Cruel Critics and Living in the Now
The speaker condemns harsh critics who taunt a dying man and urges kindness toward others. Emphasizing mindfulness, gratitude, and responsibility, the text argues one should mind their own business and leave positive footprints for others to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid He
Death of Comanche pioneer Bob Isham at 72
Bob Isham 72 former Comanche County resident and last of six Isham brothers died December 30 1956. He was born March 23 1884 in Comanche County Texas married Carrie Starkie in 1901 father of six children. Funeral held December 31 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev S J Isham and Elder Len Dalton officiating. Survived by wife one son Hollis Isham Albuquerque New Mexico three daughters Mrs Ted Bear Mrs C L Huett Mrs C T Luker nine grandchildren ten great grandchildren and many relatives.
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Bob Isham
Andrew Jackson Isham
Delia Green Isham
Comanche
John C. Isham
S. J. Isham
Len Dalton
Hamilton
Clarence Huett
Louis Isham
Edward Isham
Cyril Isham
Gerald Coker
Lloyd Isham
Isham
Robert H
Bob” Isham
Comanche County
Texas
A. J
Celia Green Isham
Rftal Hospital
Carrie Starkie
Primitive Baptist Church
Shiloh
Hollis Isham
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Ted Bear
C. L. Huett
C. T. Luker
New Jersey
Mid-Tex Hereford Breeder Show and Sale Set in Stephenville
The Mid-Texas Hereford Breeder's Association hosts a show and sale Monday at City Park Arena Stephenville. Dudley Bros Walter Hill consign Herefords. McBride Brothers of Blanket also compete. Fifty seven head including 42 aged bulls and 15 select females. Judging 10 am by Bill Sargent. sale begins 1 pm with auctioneer Walter Britten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Texas
Death Claims Mrs Ida Wood
Mrs Ida Wood of Comanche died January 1 after a long illness. Funeral services were held January 2 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Clarence Bryant officiating. interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Albert Miller, J Littlejohn, Riley Hillard, Douglas Hilliard, Bill Durham, Otis Matthews. She was born in De Soto Parish Louisiana in 1887 and lived most of her life in Comanche County. Survived by a son C R Way of Houston, a sister Mrs Ja McCullough of Comanche, a brother Rufus Smith of Mer. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
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Ida Wood
Travis Comanche
Walter Barret
Comanche Funeral Home Chapel
Clarence Bryant
Albert Miller
J. Littlejohn
Riley Hillard
Douglas Hilliard
Bill Durham
Otis Matthews
Mrs. Wood
de Soto Parish
Louisanna
Manche
Barret
C. R Way
Houston
Ja McCullough
Comanche
J. B. Black
Cisco
Rufus Smith
Mer
Gray
Y. Black
Wood
Church of Christ
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department Praised for Low Loss
Fire Marshal Jack Odell commends the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department for exceptional work in reducing fire losses during the year. The recognition highlights strong community safety efforts and disciplined response by local volunteers.
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Comanche Vounteer Fire Department
Jack Odell
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Mr. Williams
Dorothy Gray
Cara Nome
Jar
Gorge
PTT
Pelee Ir
U.S
Fed
Durham
Lions
N. W. McCurdy
Presbyterian Church
Homer
Homer Stephen
Maryland
Ira Bowden
Baltimore
Ing
Oakwood Cemetery
Frank Wood
Oklahoma
Canada
D. W. Morris
Calgary
Barbara
Spokay
Washington
Tain
Dick Morris Jr
John Go
T. N. Willian
Irving Gop
Clemons Motor CO
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