Engagement and family plan disrupt a store clerk romance
Kathleen Norris presents Joe Grant and Mary Margaret Petheridge Johnson in a complex engagement. Joe confronts family pressure about class and future work with his firm and overseas travel, while Mrs Merrill counsels a cautious approach before marriage. Maggie appears amid a busy store scene as events unfold.
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Joe
Mary Margaret Petheridge Johnson
Joseph Grant
Baker
Bradley
Japan
Brewer
Dad
Brewer's
Mary Margaret
Sian
Maggie
Maggie Johnson
Joseph Grant Mackenzie Merrill
Seventh Heaven
Stary
St. Paul
Local Families Share News From Stagg Creek
Mr and Mrs Loman Cagle welcome a baby girl born December 28. Willis Clabhorn and children visited F B Chambers family. Vernon Cagle and son Glyn of Abilene spent the week with T G Cagle. Scott Morgan of Comanche visited sister Mrs Lester Pitman. Tincie Claborn of Okra visited Miss Myrtle Vines. Eveline Drennon and Odell LaRoque visited in Sipe Springs. Canova Cagle and Myrtle Vines visited in May Saturday night. Lucille LaRoque visiting sister Mrs Roberts in Abilene.
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Loman Cagle
Willis Clabhorn
F. B. Chambers
Vernon Cagle
Glyn
Abilene
T. G. Cagle
Scott Morgan
Comanche
Lester Pitman
Tincie Claborn
Okra
Myrtle Vines
Eveline Drennon
Odell LaRoque
Sipe Springs
Canova Cagle
Lucille LaRoque
Mrs. Roberts
Light testing at Brighton service station
Test conducted at Lights-Bright on service station to evaluate lighting and visibility. Officials record performance metrics and note safety compliance during the testing period.
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Brighton
Brightman's Service Station
Night Coughing Quickly Stepped
A promotional note claims that after taking Thoxine a cough stops within minutes. It alleges a new principle relieves throat irritation and targets the internal cause not reached by ordinary remedies. The ad promises safety for the whole family and a money back guarantee. 35c.
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Reese's
Coop recall notice from Farmers Produce Co
All owners with chicken or turkey coops belonging to Farmers Produce Company must bring them in immediately. Geo C McKinzie signs the notice on behalf of the Farmers Produce Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chilton
Farmers Produce Company
Farmers Produce Co
Geo. C. McKinzie
Eastland County Named After Kentucky Pioneer Eastland
Cousin Tom recalls Eastland County in Texas named for Thomas R. Eastland a Kentucky native who became Kentucky’s charter master general in 1800. He fought in the War of 1812 and later moved to Texas where he served in Burleson’s regiment and died in the Mier massacre after a publicized escape and reconciliation of the Texas fight for independence. The article notes a monument at LaGrange and mentions other local personal notices from Ernest Cade, F. J. Wood, and Dr. B. W. D. Hill's death and Dawson interment.
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Texas
Eastland
Thomas RB. Eastland
Kentucky
Harrison
Tennessee
LaGrange
Edward Burleson
San Antonio
San Jacinto
General Woll
la Grange
Mexico
Mier
Haciena Salado
Salado
Mexia
Fastland
Ernest Cade
Dimmitt
F. J. Wood
W. AG. Barrett
Waco
B. W. D. Hill
Dawson
Hill
Cotton Receipts at Comanche Yard
2883 bales received at Comanche Cotton Yard up to Thursday, compared with 1400 for last season and 2974 two years ago, according to Public Weigher C. F. Denny.
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Comanche
C. F. Denny
Local residents spend holidays and visit relatives
Miss Cassie Hicks spent the holidays with relatives at Rule. Mrs. Penn Odem of Shreveport, La., is visiting her parents in Comanche. Mrs. C. L. Tiner and Connie Mack of New Gulf are visiting Mrs. Irene Barkley. Mrs. J. A Holmes returned from Dallas where she visited her son Frank Holmes and daughter Mrs. J. F. Ramsey. O O Brightman is visiting in Austin with her daughter Mrs. C. F. Silvas. Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Jones and children of Lockney and Rev. Robert H. Davenport and family of Cross Cut visited the Davenports. Dorothy Jean Sanders had her tonsils removed at a German sanitarium. Ray J. L. Ray and family of Waxahachie were Comanche visitors. Friends from Comanche attended Miss Lilian Carmichael’s funeral in Dublin. Others visiting or visiting from Comanche include John A. Barton, Mrs. Br. W. Speed, Callie West, Iva Hart, Hattie Brightman, Grace Brightman, O. O. Brightman, Oswell Brightman, Mrs. D. Chas. Clarke, J. M. Jordan. Ruth Cox returned from Texan where she was hospital secretary. Elizabeth Tate spent the week in Fort Worth with TCU friends. Mrs. M. A. Sanford of Brownwood is visiting Mrs. J. A. Rock. Inez Sullivan of Stephen ville visiting M. B. Sullivan and family. A. P. Burks and family of Dublin were weekend visitors in Comanche.
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Cassie Hicks
Rule
Penn Odem
Shreveport
William Reese
C. L. Tiner
Connie Mack
New Gulf Is
Irene Barkley
J. A .Holmes
Dallas
Frank Holmes
J. F. Ramsey
O. O. Brightman
Austin
C. F. Silvas
A. C. Jones
Lockney
Robert H. Davenport
Cross Cut
J. R. Davenport
Dorothy Jean
Turner Sanders
Ray
J. L. Ray
Waxahachie
Texan
Elizabeth Tate
Fort Worth
M. A. Sanford
Brownwood
J. A. Rock
Inez Sullivan
Stenhenville
M. B. Sullivan
A. P. Burks
Dublin
Comanche
Mrs Kin MecKinzie Buried Thursday
Mrs Kin MecKinzie died December 31 after a long illness in Brown County. Funeral services were led by Rev J E Newton and M F E Davis with burial at Mercer Gap Cemetery. She was born January 7, 1858 near Mercer Gap and married Kin McKinzie in 1882. The couple raised ten children across Comanche and Brown counties, with survivors listed.
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3. K. MecKinzie
T. M. Edwards
Comanche
Bethel
Brown County
Mercer Gap
Cnarre
J. E. Newton
M. F E. Davis
Elen Eliza Edwards
Comanche County
A. B. Edwards
Kin McKinzie
McKinzie
Will Hinson
Sylvester
Ollie Hollinsworth
Calvin McKinzie
Tuck Hallmark
Brownwood
Charlie Hollinsworth
Leonard McKinzie
Roddy McKinzie
Charlie Bolt
South Texas
Edgar McKinzie
Notice to creditors in the Lettie Lester estate
In Comanche County Texas administrator D C Dingus announces the probate of Lettie Louise Lester deceased. Creditors must present their claims within the legal period to the County Judge of Comanche County Texas. D C Dingus Administrator.
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State OF Texas
A. D
W. T. House
Comanche County
Texas
D. C. Dingus
Lettie Louise Lester
D. C. Dineus
Comanche
I. D. C. Dingus
Mrs Euell Thompson Buried Sunday
Mrs Euell Thompson died at her home in Dallas on January 2. Funeral services were held there at 9:00 a.m. Sunday and interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche with Clarence Bryant delivering the service. Myrtle Robertson, born near Cotton Grove in Comanche County, was 28 and survived by her husband Euell Thompson, her mother Mrs W A Robertson of Dallas, and several siblings.
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Fuell Thompson
TND Atlas
Comanche
Oakwood Cemetery
Clarence Bryant
Myrtle Robertson
W. A
Cotton Grove
Dallas
Euell Thompson
Thompson
W. A. Robertson
Hollis DeWitt
Sims Kemp
J. B. Godfrey
Oscar
Elmo Robertson
Card of Thanks for Frank Keeter Jr.
The Keeter family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during Frank Keeter Jr.s illness and at burial. Floral offerings and sympathy words provided comfort, and are appreciated by R F Keeter and family.
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Frank Keeter, Jr
R. F. Keeter
Famcily
Pathfinder Free Offer Includes The Comanche Chief
Limited time offer bundles The Pathfinder and The Comanche Chief for one year at the price of The Chief. Pathfinder is free under this promotion. Call the Chief (tf) for details.
Two for One Offer on The Comanche Chief
Limited time deal offers The Comanche Chief and Patchfinder for one year each, both priced as one year of The Comanche Chief at $1.50. Call Chief for details.
Radio Artists Added To Ritz Theatre Bill
Billy McDonald and Tommy Dun of K. T. A. T. join the Bowen Yodeeling Chauffeurs on the Ritz Theatre bill for both matinee and evening shows Saturday. No extra charge.
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Billy McDonald
Tommy Duncan
Bowen
Ritz
Bishop Seeks Country Sausage Back Bone and Spare Mubs
Bishop's Market shows interest in purchasing country sausage back bone and spare mubs. The item list indicates a local grocery demand for specialized cuts.
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Bishop’s Market
Produce Company Ad Offers Ice and Melons in Hauling
Peerlesa Produce Co advertises ice cold melons and hauling and track service with a promise to save money on meats. The message emphasizes cold produce and transport offerings for customers.
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Peerlesa Produce Co
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D. C. Bailey
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Thos. C. George
Remmer Perfection Oil
I. M. Vineyard
Rob Gressett
DeLeon Road
W. L. Brewer
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M. G. Crowrer
Marion Wilkerson
Denny Connor
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T. L. Sanders
Chevrolme
A. A. Hilley
Sidney
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Mark Skinner
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J. N. Burns
Goodyear
Gustine Road
Walter Parrett
F. BP. Cox
Fort White Holdard
Jess F&f
McCullough
Comenchy, Texas
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Jewell Luckie, Mullin
Texas Reuts
Chief
Kathleen Norris
Pecan Pelt Highway
Dudley Bricks
Ior
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Lebeau
Margie
Miss Johnson
G. J. Merrill
Tom
George Merrill
Stagg Creek
Rutgers
Robert C. Clothier
University of Pittsburgh
Rutgers University
America
T. R. Havins
Thomas B. Eastland
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Morgan
Talleyrand
Mrs. Kin MecKinzie
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