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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

3

Local Social Notes Highlight area visits and moves

Hasse Mrs Hugh Burks and daughter spent last week with Mr and Mrs Ab Perdue and family. Mrs Julia Hughes of Comyn spent Thursday with Mrs J W McIntire. Mr and Mrs Pat Hodge visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J D Hodge. Those visiting Mrs Nancy Griffin and family Sunday were Mr and Oliver Lawson and Mr and Mrs Charlie Lawson and Mr and Mrs Clifford Silas and son Clarence of Dallas. Ben Maroney visiting friends and relatives this week. Mr and Mrs O J Lee of Ranger spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Haskell Lee and son. Karl Smallwood returned from San Angelo. Mr and Mrs J F Crawford moved to San Angelo where he is section foreman for the Santa Fe R R. Mr and Mrs W R Marshall and son of Pioneer spent Sunday Mr and Mrs Boss Davis Webb returned home with em. Mr and Mrs Carroll Eliott and sons moved back from Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs Earl Fulks and parents visited at Pettit Friday. Mr Foust of Dublin was a business visitor here Tuesday.

Hugh Burks Ab Perdue Julia Hughes Comyn J. W McIntire Pat Hodge J.D. Hodge Nancy Griffin Oliver Lawson Charlie Lawson Clifford Silas Clarence Dallas Ben Maroney O. J. Lee Ranger Carroll Eliott Fort Worth Earl Fulks Pettit Mr. Foust of Dublin

Community Notices From Creamer Area

Mrs. George Coker visited Mrs. Hardy Creamer last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris and Oscar Harris of Indian Creek visited Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Bolin visited their daughter Mrs. Buck Cregg at Hasse last weekend. Rob Steward and family spent Sunday with L. E. Clawson near Board Church. New residents include Mr. Print Hodges family, Mr. Joe Nelson and daughter, Mr. Hilton Burks and family.

George Coker Hardy Creamer Frank Harris Oscar Harris Indian Creek Jess Bolin Buck Cregg Hasse Rob Steward L. E. Clawson Near Board Church Print Hodges Joe Nelson Hilton Burks

Local social notes from Comanche area residents

Blanket notes list week end guests and visitors from Comanche Brady Lynchburg Clarksville Brownwood Mullin Abilene Talpa Dublin Gorman and Hasse. Entries mention weddings funerals and moves including Dabney Easterling Turney Summers Steel Reeder and others with relatives and oyster suppers and singing conventions.

Elm Grove Pie Supper at School House Friday Night

Elm Grove hosts a pie supper at the school house Friday night. Mr and Mrs Edwin Sartor spent the weekend at Graham. Mr and Mrs W L Reed visited daughter Mrs Loudermilk on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Reed spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Connie Cottrell at Comanche.

Edwin Sartor Graham W. L. Reed Loudermilk Robert Reed Connie Cottrell Comanche

Rain Benefits Farmers in Suez Area

The Sunday rain on January 8 proved beneficial to local farmers. Visitors include J P Borland and Roberson from Paducah, Elmer Butler and family from Beattie, and Zanette Stephenson visiting Fort Worth kin. The Littlejohns visit Stephenson family. Bernice Warren relocates. Key family moves to Irvin Warren property. the North Cutt place welcomes the J B Norths.

J. P. Borland Roberson Paducah Elmer Butler Beattie Ray McGinnis Zanette Stephenson Myr Avery Stephenson Fort Worth Joe Littlejohn, Jr

Local Residents Share Visits and Community Events

Hicks Corners Archie Carmichael visited Brownwood on Wednesday. First Monday at Comanche drew attendees from the area. Perry McGlathlin and family, plus Gerald Bud and Hackie Langley, visited Ed Burdette Thursday. Dr. T. H. Rutherford from Comanche joined events Thursday. Gerald Langley visited Bill Osborn at Shiloh Friday. D. F. Carmichael and sons attended Quarterly Conference at Indian Creek Saturday. Community remains busy farming. Hunter moved from Cross Roads. W. A. Langley and son Gerald visited Victory Wednesday.

Comanche Perry McGlathlin Gerald Bud Hackie Langley Ed Burdette T. H. Rutherford Gerald Langley Bill Osborn Shiloh D. F. Carmichael and Sons Indian Creek Mr. Hunter Cross Roads W. A. Langley Victory

Gustine Social News Covers Visits and Local Event

Isham visited parents and friends over the weekend. Fort Worth visitors Bill Jackson and Blanton Couch returned home from Fort George Jones. Dublin and Carlton guests stayed with the Thompsons. Margaret Gavin travels to Pampa for her father’s burn. Pottsville beat Gustine in boys basketball by a few points.

Miss la Verne Isham Blanton Couch M. L. Smart Fort Worth George Jones Bill Jackson Gustine Yoman Carson Dublin Hardinia Carson Vindicta Stockam Carlton L. A. Thompson Margaret Gavin Pampa Modeen Moore Pottsville Hayes Franks T. J. Couch Marlin Dingular Son

Local Social Roundup from Golthwaite and Nearby

Mrs. Vera Rudd of Golthwaite spent last Tuesday with her aunt Mrs. Eva McPherson. Visitors include Mrs. J L Keith Mrs. Nell Randolph Mrs. Ethel Keith and children from Stephenville and Mrs. Owen Henson of Dallas.

Vera Rudd Golthwaite Eva McPherson J. L. Keith Nell Randolph Ethel Keith Stephenville Owen Henson Dallas Jewell Cox Nallie Cox Fort Worth Pollie Cox Gustine Henry Horner Maudine Moore Pottsville Rita Nel Caraway Mila Mae Middleton Joe Middleton Roger Magness Overton G. M. Greebon

Mrs Irene Walker Visits Relatives in Iowa on Vacation

Mrs Irene Walker left last week for Iowa to spend ten days visiting relatives during her vacation.

Irene Walker Iowa

Bank Condition and Public Works Bids In Comanche Texas

Report of Condition for The State National Bank in Comanche shows total liabilities and capital at 548 894.92 with bank officials sworn in January 1939. Public bid notices detail W P A grading and drainage projects on Highway 36, with prevailing wages listed for cooks, drivers, operators, and skilled laborers in Comanche County.

State of Texas Comanche Robert Eaton C. A. Greene T. J. Williams J. B. Chilton W. C. Chilaton County of I. J. W. Moore J. W. Moore G. E. Smith L. C. Durham J. H. Tate United States Federal Reserve Bank

Notice to Bidders for Comanche Rural Electric Project

Sealed proposals for Project 9086A11 Comanche rural electrical distribution in Comanche and Eastland Counties Texas must be received by 10 00 AM CST January 27 1939. Plans and specs available from the Owner or Wm G Morrison for 15.00. Five percent bid bond required. Owner may reject any or all bids. COMANCHE COUNTY TRIC COOPERATIVE ASSN R E Seray president J B Cooper sec treas A C Thomas secretary.

Rural Electrification Administration Comanche Comanche County Eastland Texas Wm. G. Morrison Waco Comanche County Tric Cooperative Assn

Comanche National Bank Charter Details 1938 Reserve District

The notice cites Charter No. 4246 for Comanche National Bank in Reserve District No. 11. Dated December 31 1938 the publication responds to a Comptroller of the Currency call under Section 5211 of the United States Revised Statutes.

State National Bank Comanche Texas United States Federal Reserve Bank

Harris Family Thanks for Support After Loss

The Harris family expresses gratitude for words of sympathy and acts of kindness during their husband and father’s illness and death. Mrs. D. R. Harris and children extend prayers for blessings on those who helped.

D. R. Harris

Neighbors thanked for help after house fire

W. E. and F. A. Munselle express gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during their rebuilding after a recent house fire and wish them a happy and prosperous New Year.

W. E. and F. A. Munselle

Gratitude From Mrs Smart For Kindness Shown

A Gustine area keepsake expresses thanks for the kindness shown during illness and death of T. D. Smart. Mrs. P. Smart and family extend appreciation and pray for God’s reward.

Gustine T. D. Smart P. Smart

Gratitude for Support After Brother Paul Pinkard’s Death

The kin of Paul Pinkard express sincere thanks for flowers meals and kind words during illness and death. They note God’s goodness and the loving care shown by friends and neighbors and send blessings to all who helped.

Paul Pinkard

Texas highway contract bid sought for Sabana Creek bridge

The Texas State Highway Department plans a bridge contract on Sabana Creek about 3.7 miles west of De Leon on Highway No F in Comanche County. Bids due January 24, 1939 at 9 00 A M with plan rooms at Comanche and Austin. Prevailing minimum wages apply for skilled intermediate and unskilled labor, with overtime rules and a local employment agency to supply workers.

Gustine Dublin-Lamkin Road Comanche County State Highway Department Austin State of Texas Bedoes Carpenter’s P. R. Huntington Cogy Texas Sabana Creek de Leon Comanche

Good Meals at McKinzie Hotel

An advertisement touts 35 cent meals at the McKinzie Hotel near the square. The family style service promises hearty fare with a focus on a planned order to fit diners in advance.

Mckinzie Hoth McKinsis Faney Rimase Hotel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Creamer Union Roy Dabney Creath Dabney Carey Whitehead of Brady Dora Teague Corpus Christi W. F. Chenault and Son Lynchburg Mesdames W. M. Vernon W. D. Hobson Maude Henson Sol Baker Brownwood Lloyd Easterling Clarksville Tennessee Geo. Easterling Lee Stewart Pauley Pinkard R. L. Hickman Lloyd Henson Baird E. M. Routh 1.C.C.F. Lodge Bud Hobson Robert E. Swartz Macon Richmond James Carlisle Longview Doyle Wilson Abilene Buster Warren Barbara Ann Jewell Carlisle J. L. Carlisle Mullin Albert E. Turney Talpa D. C Elm Grove Suez Archie Carmichael P&g Kimbell Gebhardt Chili Con Miller’s Corn Carnes Food Market Oxydol Agreeme M. Alvin Richmond J. F. Tate E. E. Anthony, Directors Texas Highway Construction R. E. Seray J. B. Cooper Sec-Treas A. C. Thomas The Comanche National Bank Tenteene
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