Funeral Rites Held in El Paso for Frank Holmsley
Frank Holmsley born March 6 1886 in Newburg Comanche County died December 19 in an El Paso hospital from cerebral hemorrhage. He married Susie Dunlap December 28 1915 in Comanche County and they lived in the Lower Rio Grande Valley from 1928 until his death. Surviving are daughters Sai Etta Helmsley Johnson and Thomasene Helmsley Jones, grandchildren Linda Suzanne Karen and Stevie, and brothers and sisters. Interment was December 21 at Rest Lawn Cemetery El Paso.
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Francis Marion Holmsley
Newburg
Comanche County
Lucretia Mead Holmsley
el Paso
Susie Dunlap
Rio Grande Valley
Sai Etta Helmsley Johnson
Riverside
Thomasene Helmsley Jones
Linda Jones
Oregon
Suzanne
Karend
Stevie Johnson
Pancho
Jim Wade
Fl Paso
Hetty Pierce
Dee Hinkley
Grace Methodist Church
Billy Graham
Rest Lawn Cemetery
Tom Helmsley
Carriena
Amarillo
Mary Neeley
McNary
Texas
Doc Carter
Esther Parsley
Se Dunlap
David John
Singing Sunday at C Methodist Church
An old fashion singing will be held at the C Methodist Church this Sunday afternoon at 2 30. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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C Methodist
Dick Alexander Gifts To Needy In Brownwood Christmas Week
Dick Alexander former Comanche County ranch owner living in Brownwood donated 500 dollars to fund food clothing and toys for underprivileged families at Christmas Mrs J B Belvin of the Others Club reported Alexander presented the check and asked help to buy pack and deliver the gifts with a volunteer group aiding in the effort
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Dick Alexander
Comanche County
Brysonville
Brownwood
Brown County
J. 8. Belvin
Avenue K
Alexander donation aids Brownwood convalescent home residents
Mrs Belvin reports eight Brownwood convalescent home residents received gifts from Alexander's donation. She notes prior years' contributions of 500 dollars for Christmas gifts and 100 dollars the year before.
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Brownwood
Alexander
Gary Sneed Candidate for Degree at NTSC
Gary Nile Sneed of Olney is among 317 seniors applying for bachelor's degrees at North Texas State College Denton. Winter commencement is set for 2 pm January 27 in the Main Auditorium. He is a candidate for the bachelor of science in education.
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Gary Nile Sneed
Olney
North Texas State College
Denton
Sneed
Robert W. Sneed
Homer Sneed
Hasse
Aleman Visitors Share Christmas with McKinzies
Here From Aleman Mr and Mrs Theron McKinzie and Jimmy of Aleman visited Mr and Mrs Alfred McKinzie for Christmas time.
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Aleman
Theron McKinzie
Jimmy
Alfred McKinzie
Fred Oberthier Renews Chief For 85th Year
F H Pred Oberthier of Hereford renews subscription to The Chief, stating he began reading in 1876 and will enter his 85th year as a reader. He notes his early Comanche County ties and long service as a local businessman before moving west. The letter confirms continued patronage and goodwill toward the newspaper.
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Fred Oberthier
F. H
F. H. Oberthier
Ida Stevens 87, Comanche native, dies in San Angelo
Mrs Ida May Stevens 87 formerly of Comanche died in a San Angelo hospital. Funeral and burial were in Lubbock where she had lived ten years. She was mother of Curtis Stevens and Irene Stevens now Mrs Irene Terrill of Levelland, formerly of De Leon.
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Ida May Stevens
Comanche
San Angelo
Lubbock
Vast collection of Texas ranches and farms for sale
Extensive circular lists dozens of properties in Texas and nearby states. Items include 276 to 9,340 acres with various farming divisions, minerals rights, water wells, tanks, fences, and multiple houses. Notable asks feature price per acre, total asking prices, and leasing opportunities. many properties tout highway access and potential for subdivision or trading.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Denton
John F
John F. Peeler
Colorado
Arkansas
Cedar Hill
Tohae
Nice
Sheriff’s Office
Highway Patrol
Soda Springs 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party
Soda Springs 4-H Club met December 9 at the Bill Evans home for a Christmas party with 14 members present. Margie Vineyard, the president, led the meeting while Paul Byrd kept the roll. The group discussed officers for 1961 and elected Ro jean Davis and Jimmy Martin as recreation leaders. The meeting adjourned for a social hour with games and refreshments.
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Soda Springs 4-H Club
Bill Evans
Margie Vineyard
Paul Byrd
Miss Stringer
Rojean Davis
Jimmy Martin
Silas O Wood Dies At Sea In Merchant Service
Graveside services were held in De Leon Cemetery for Silas O Wood 49 a Merchant Seaman who died December 16 aboard the SS Alas kan His body was brought from a New Jersey port to San Antonio then to De Leon He was born August 31 1911 in De Leon Survivors include his father S H Wood Rankin two sisters Mrs H C Dishman Rankin and Mrs Loren Hoffman Godley and three brothers Ernest Wood Fort Worth T A Wood San Antonio and D Wood Los Angeles
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de Leon
Silas O. Wood
New Jersey
San Antonio
Seaman Wood
S. H. Wood
Rankin
H. C. Dishman
Loren Hoffman
Godley
Ernest Wood
Fort Worth
T. A. Wood
D. Wood
Los Angeles
Norwood Family Visits in Owen Home Return
Mr and Mrs Burnell Norwood and their son Terry of Amarillo have returned home after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Chester Owens.
Gustine 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party
The Gustine 4-H Club held its Christmas party at the Hazeldell Community House on Thursday December 23. Games were played gifts handed out and refreshments served. Twenty three members and 12 adults attended.
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Gustine 4-H Club
Hazeldell
Lions Club Plans Special Program January 10
A representative group from the Stephenville Lions Club will join the local Lions Club at Me's Cafeteria Tuesday night for a special program. The Stephenville group will present the program during this gathering.
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Lions Club
Stephenville Lions Club
Me’s
Stephenville
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Howard E. Kershner
L.H.D
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Soviet Russia
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Kershner
Christian Freedom Foundation, Inc
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Ck Alexander
Gary Sneed
NTSC
Comanene
Ida Stevens
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Eastland
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Erath County
Farmers-First National Bank Building
Tarleton State College
Soda Springs
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Owen
Dyanna Harvick
Texas Power
Waring Insurance
Joe Waring
Frances Ward
Carter
Listo
Manila
Markwell Staplers
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