Farewell Message From Ed Lightfoot Leaving Office
Ed Lightfoot, long serving county commissioner, issues a farewell note recounting his two terms and listing accomplishments such as road and bridge projects, charity gifts, and support for relief programs. He singles out Zemmett Rippetoe succeeding him in the De Leon precinct and reflects on public service, accountability, and the political temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lightfoot
de Leon
Zemmett Rippetoe
Edd Tfoot
Lightfoot
Board of Equalization
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Fellows
Chas
Commissioners’ Court
Texas Relief Commission
Comanche County
N.Y.A
Turkey Creek
Rob Nabors
Sabana Creek
Skaggs
Leskie Place
Tank Farm
Geo. Sloan
Custer and Gorman
Indian Mountain
Gorman
la Creek
Sipe Springs
Christmas Visitor Roundup Across Local Families
Various families and friends from Hull Abilene Fort Worth Hamilton Brady and other areas shared Christmas visits with neighbors and relatives. Local figures like Grandma Stephens Uncle Jimmy Stewart and Delena Ellenburg were noted for injuries illnesses and returns home. The excerpt also mentions plans for a future book on American literature featuring Robert G Ingersoll and his quote on immortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carlton
Hull
A. Geye
A. B. Denman
Thompson
Energy
Kennedy
Alexander
Lamkin
F. J. Stubblefield
Hamilton
Vera Durham
Hazel Dell
Hazel Faulkner
Proctor
W. T. Daniel
Ethel Faulkner
Edwards
Fort Worth
Fred Graves
John Burt
Holder
Mary Louise
Waco
John Cooper
Vernon Moore
Brownwood
John Lynch
C. Lynch, Jr
Bagget
Bergin Tatum
Betty Mae
Brady
Bobby Moring
Dallas
Campbell Brandt
Day Brandt
San Marcos
Felix Brandt
Humble
Robert G. Ingersoll
Fire Department Extends Thanks To Football Teams
Comanche Fire Department thanks all who helped in the Christmas football game with proceeds supporting gifts for needy families. Special thanks to the Exes 1938 team players and coach James Wilkerson, manager Shorty Vineyard, officials John Reese Joe Marshall Charlie Marshall Tom Hutchison, and the high school band.
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Fire Department of
Comanche
Comanche Fire “Department
R. C. Graham
Rufe Davis Returns to Brownwood Lyric Theatre
Hall of fame humorist Rufe Davis from Mangum Oklahoma returns to Brownwood for a two day engagement at The Lyric Theatre Friday and Saturday. He promises stronger comedy with his possum pursuit routine while the feature film Going Places stars Dick Powell and Anita Louise.
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Rufe Davis
Brownwood
Lyric Theatre
Mangum
Okla
Lyric
Dick Powell
Anita Louise
Mrs. Merrell Dies in May After Short Illness
Mary Ann Merrell wife of B W Merrell died at home in May Saturday afternoon after a short illness Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev D L Barnes officiating The body was shipped to Jonesboro Arkansas for interment Survivors include her husband two sons two daughters twenty five grandchildren and six great grandchildren two sisters and other relatives
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Mary Ann
B. W. Merrell
D. L. Barnes
Jonesboro
Arkansas
The
Baptist Church
J. S
M. W. Merrell
C. D. Weathersby
Abilene
Sam L. Gaines
Kermit
G. C. Segar
T. C. Clark
Mesdames
Charles Colvin
Rod Colvin
Mt. Vernon
Washington
Brownwood Bulletin
Marriages and Deeds in De Leon Area
Court notices record marriages including Charlie Wilson and Nelda Mae Coppedgee and others on December 31. Deeds list transfers in Comanche and surrounding counties, with small cash considerations. New car registrations show buyers in Comanche, De Leon, and nearby towns for December.
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Charlie Wilson
Nelda Mae Coppedgee
J. C. Matthews
Ennie Price
J. B. Wallace
Addie Brown
Wayne T. Payne
Ruby Lee Bishop
Oliver C. Phinney
Ruby E. Wise
Gustine
Paul Davis
George Milner Dies In Fort Worth
Daniel George Milner born 1908 in Comanche County died December 24 1938 in a Fort Worth hospital from pneumonia He leaves a widow a three year old son and extended Milner family in Texas Funeral services were held December 26 at Gause Ware Funeral Home and burial followed at Birdville Cemetery Comanche High School alumnus and successful Gladewater businessman George Milner had connections to Sidney and Comanche and friends among local business leaders His life story intersects with regional history and the old Jefferson Texas decline tale linked to Jay Gould.
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Daniel George Milner
Rosa Milner
Comanche County
Cola Hurley
Gladewater
Texas
Fort Worth
Daniel George Milner, Jr
R. A. Lowe
Comanche High School
Comanche
George
Carl Milner
Sidney
Local Band Returns From Cotton Bowl Adventure
The CHS Band came home early Tuesday after the Cotton Bowl in Dallas where Texas Tech and St. Mary’s Gaels played. They joined about seventy five bands to perform the Star Spangled Banner under Jimmy Dorsey and visited the Hall of State on the trip, returning educated and entertained. Get your butter paper at the Chief office.
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CHS
Dallas
Texas Tech Red Raiders
St. Mary's Gaels
Jimmy Dorsey
Higginbothams Announces News Policies For 1939
The Chief notes Higginbothams Brothers Co. announces policy changes for 1939. With 38 years in business, the firm touts resilience through hard times and a broader liberal approach to customer service and offerings. The piece praises the institution and its staff, inviting readers to page 2 for details.
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Hbotham Bros. & Co
Higginbotham's
Cies
Higginbotham
Fragmented Crime Narrative About Prison Labor Motives
A damaged passage discusses a life term prisoner who harmed himself and others as a misguided attempt at social reintegration. It notes a self-harm incident aimed at manipulating perceptions and references a state case where an inmate was electrocuted.
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Horace Greely
Mount
Everest
Himalayas
Clemons & Martin
Ford
Chevrolet
Ford Tudor
Clemons & Martin Motor Co
Ira Clemons
Sim Martin
Court House News
O. A. Jones
C. H. Timmons, Jr
R. P. Jackson
C. A. Jackson
Blakemore
Julia Roberts
R. J. Weathersby
Phil Bertram
L. R. Bertram
Whiteside
T. D. Smart
Myrtle Carwile
Woodson
R. C. McCarter
I. W. Stryker
Dick Weeks
Eastland
E. D. Holden
Alva Roberts
O. McKeehan
J. D. Bramilette
J. N. Koonce
L. P. Holland
E. C. Seay
Plymouth
J. F. Owens
B. J. Pittman
Stude W. Brannon
H. A. Brown
Bertha Ross
H. G. Sharp
H. A. Lee
Co. E. Dry
John Scott
P. H. Isham
Dublin
Ford Pickup
Alf Sloan
George Milner
Jefferson
Jay Gould
Marshall
Cotton Bowl
Texas Power & Light Company
Woun
Wren
Texas Power & Light
Ur Res
Indu
Poweilestit
Sereomfort
Gincerelye
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