Political Candidates for Democratic Primary 1938
The Chief announces candidates for the July 23 1938 Democratic Primary. District Attorney Harry Flentge seeking reelection district clerk Ben Wilhelm Reelection for Co. School Superintendent candidates B Ray McCorkle and D E Howard Commissioner Precinct 1 F L Little H W Scott Commissioner Precinct 2 Lewis Cunningham Commissioner Precinct 3 unlisted Justice of Peace Precinct 1 George C Wenzel Constable Precinct 1 Virgil Cash listed as candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Flentge
Ben Wilhelm
B. Ray McCorkle
D. E. Howard
F. L. Little
H. W. Scott
Lewis Cunningham
Justice Peace
Geo. C. Wetzel
V. G
Virgil) Cash
Line goods offered by Higginbotham Bros & Co
A compact advertisement urges readers to keep a good line on their team with three grades of lines at pleasing prices and invites customers to see Higginbotham Bros & Co for line needs. The notice highlights affordable options from the local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News Headlines
The note indicates the publication price as $1.50 per year for the Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News.
Obituary: Mrs. J. E. Odell Dies at 82 in Comanche County
Mrs. J E Odell 82 died at home Friday after weeks of illness. Born Elizabeth Jane Coker July 2 1855 three miles east of Comanche she lived in the county except for three years in Hardeman. Survived by husband eight children and many grandchildren. interment Saturday at Board Church Cemetery with family pallbearers and flower girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Roberson
Board Church
Carter
Barrett
Isnam
Jack and
Marcus O'dell
Carl Cunningham
Emmett Prescott
D’thert McNutt
Arlie Bowman
Frankie Northcutt
Faydene McNutt
Mildred Harris
Beatrice Bowman
Irene Clement
Ruby Smith
Daisy Cunningham
Ethel Odell
Ona Prescott
Charlotte Ruth Odell
Odell
Elizabeth Jane Coker
Comanche
Hardeman County
J. E. Odell
Indian Creek
Baptist Church
Hasse
Lottie
Milton Odell
Lon Odell
Quanah
C. L. Odell
Wichita Palls
E. Z. Phillips
Goodlett
R. T. Cunningham
Gustine F F A Sponsors School Grounds Beautification
The Gustine F F A chapter sponsors a school ground beautification project with the Parent Teachers Association donating fifty dollars for shrubbery trees and seed. Future Farmers provide labor as flower beds and planting holes are dug and soil from beds used to level low spots.
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Gustine F. F. A
Parent Teachers Association
Local Residents Share News From Comanche Area
Personal notes from Comanche and nearby towns outline visits to Fort Worth Houston Austin and Brownwood. Highlights include births and family travel with Sterling Holloway Brownswood ties and multiple visits by Wir residents to relatives and events across Texas.
Tuesday Club Hosts Bridge At Mrs Waring Residence
Mrs John D Waring Jr hosted the Tuesday Club on Tuesday afternoon with two tables of bridge. Trophies for high score went to Mesdames E R Ammons and J W Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Waring, JR
Mesdames E. R. Ammons
J. W. Moore
Luncheon Bridge Club Hostess Teaches Evening Fun
Mrs William C Chilton hosted Luncheon Bridge Club on Wednesday. In the after luncheon games, Mrs E R Ammons won high score and received a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Chilton
E. R. Ammons
Dunlap Couple Honored With Sipe Springs Shower
Lon and wife recently married and living in Sipe Springs were hosted by James and Mrs Vaughn for a miscellaneous shower. About 50 guests attended as humorous advice and questions were read, with the grand prize a large box of gifts for the couple. Local and out of town guests included Clat Robertson of Pioneer, C T Tucker, D J Jobe, W N Jenkins and family, Miss Ruth Dunlap, and Mrs Dunlap from Gorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Dunlap
Sipe Springs
James Vaughn
D. J. Jobe
W. N. Jenkins
Ruth Dunlap
Gorman
Girl Scouts Meet at Methodist Church January 18
The Girl Scouts of this community will gather at the Methodist Church on January 18 at 6 30 with Mrs Riddle guest speaker after 15 years of service. The troop reports 20 active members and seeks new girls to join led by Captain Dorothy Robertson and Lieutenant Bessie Baker.
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Methodist Church
Black-Draught Promises Relief From Constipation
When you feel sluggish take a dose of Black-Draught for prompt relief. Work seems easier and life pleasanter when you are free from dullness caused by constipation. For nearly a century Black-Draught has helped many rely on its refreshing relief.
Associated Democracy Calls Texas Convention for 1938 Ticket
A meeting in the District Court room, led by Green West, promotes Associated Democracy measures including Old Age Pension payments of 30 dollars monthly at ages 60 to 65, a free secret ballot, Recall law, initiative and referendum, and a state business transaction tax. A state convention is set for January 25 to 27 in Austin to elect delegates.
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Ahe District Court Room
Associated i
Crusaders For Mercy and Justice
Associated Democracy
Texas
Austin
Green West
Burial For C. C. Reeves Held At Board Church
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Board Church near Gustine for C. C. Reeves born April 29 1889 in Glen Rose Texas He died December 31 1937 after visiting relatives near Georgetown He married Evie McCulloch in 1907 and Lillie Billingsley in 1916 leaving children and multiple siblings The deceased was a member of the Christian Church in Hamilton with survivors including two daughters and several grandchildren
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C. C. Reeves
Board Church
Gustine
Sterling Ishant
Reeves
Spencer Pine
Georgetown
Robert Steward
Dee Johnson
Dinis Morgan
Raymond Luker
Brady Cotney
Chester Johnson
Mr. Reeves
Glen Rose
Texas
J. H. Reeves
Cumanene County
Hamilton
Sweetwater
Fort Worth
Evie McCulloch
Bill Fowler
Hillsboro
New Mexico
Eva Mae Davis
el Paso
Lillie Billingsley
Chon Hamrick
J. W. Jones
Santa Barbara
California
G. K. Kidwell
Tulsa
Oklahoma
A. C. Housewright
J. O. Robbins
Carpinteria
Spencer Fine
Will Parker
Los Angeles
O. D. Reeves
Summerland
Clara Mae
Dorothy Nell Weaver
Frank Phifer's Service Station Ad Promotes Oil and Gas
Frank Phifer's Service Station offers Royal Scot motor oil and octane gasoline kerosene and motor oils wholesale and retail. Also Naphtha for cleaning clothes. Buy here and save money. Pleases with gasoline lube and efficient service. Located just off square on Sidney Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phifer
Square
Sidney Street
Local Moves and Visits Highlight Proctor Area
Mr and Mrs C D Steele moved from De Leon to the area. T J Mooney of Dublin and formerly of this community died and was buried here Friday. Mooney had lived here years before moving to Dublin. Bob Thompson and Joe Rex Rollins of Rotan are visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs John Lee of Proctor and Mrs Gert Steele of Comyn spent Sunday with O J Hanson. Gerald Thompson and Bill Thompson of Rotan visit friends. Earnest Hanson and family moved to Ebenezer. Hubert Chandler moved to Comyn. Rural mail service changed January 1 with Dublin Route 2 taking over Proctor Rt 1. Tom Elliott and George Elliott spent the weekend near Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Steele
de Leon
T. J. Mooney
Dublin
Mr. Mooney
Bob Thompson
Joe Rex Rollins
Rotan
John Lee
Proctor
Gert Steele
Comyn
O. J. Hanson
Gerald Thompson
Bill Thompson
Earnest Hanson
Ro Ebenezar
Hubert Chandler
Tom Elliott
George Elliott
Asbestos Lining For Stoves Relined at Huett's
Huett's Second Hand Store on Sidney Street offers asbestos lining relining for stoves. Repair option advertised to upgrade wood and coal stoves with safer lining.
Family News From Harmony and Nearby Towns
A Sunday round of visits shows families gathering across Harmony and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs A J Huggins and kin shared a quiet afternoon with neighbors. T O Rogers and son spent Sunday with his brother Z R Rogers at Harmony. Bill Glasgow and family were noted guests at several households. Nelson Williams of Payne enjoyed a family gathering with relatives and friends. T M and Mrs Tupin hosted a visit to Harmony Lu noon with their daughter. T N Mr and Mrs T Edwards Harmony visited their parents along with Mrs D A Brown on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Huggins
T. O. Rogers
Z. R. Rogers
Harmony
Bill Glasgow
Glas White Point
T. M
Mrs. Tupin
Harmony Lunoon
Nelson Williams
Payne
T. Edwards Harmony
D. A. Brown
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Gustine F. F. A. News
Alta Vista
Odd Fellows Building
Post Office
Comanche, Texas
Leo Shankle
Prop
Bakersfield
Sterling Lloway
Naneeee Ar
Holloway
Brownwood
J. E. Tatum
Lynn Edd
Brownwood Hospital
Opal Beaty
Draughons Business College
Abilene
Jake Durham
H. W. Johnson
Grace Brightman
Doc Weathersby
Dan Killian
C. W. Williams
Houston
Ross Long
Will Hall
Maude Vineyard
H. M. Vineyard
San Angelo
Faye Childers
Santa Anna
W. Childers
John Barton
Ballinger
W.F. Durham
Sammy Waisman
Charles Hoffman
Clarence Biggs
J. C. Edwards
H. W. White
Tom Helmsley
Colorado
Quinton Cauley
Don Gray
Jack Magness
Jack Fryar
Brady
Perry Brothers
Connie Scott
Longview
L. F. Elkins
H. B. Allen
Harris
Cisco
MES
William Chilton
Entertains
MR. and
Mrs. Dunlap
BLACK
The
Christian Church of Hamilton
Nas
Miless
Wolfe Nursery
Stephenville
Wolfe’s Nursery
Stephenville, Texas
E. A. Williams
Prunes
Scott Tissue
Lona
Crisco
A & P Quality
Cerro
Wisconsin
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