Loudermilk and Hendrix Wed at Bride’s Home
Roy Loudermilk of Downing and Neva Hendrix of Van Dyke were married at the bride’s home on Saturday evening January 9. Rev. W. Howard Moore of Zion Hill Baptist Church performed the ceremony.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
8
Roy Loudermilk of Downing and Neva Hendrix of Van Dyke were married at the bride’s home on Saturday evening January 9. Rev. W. Howard Moore of Zion Hill Baptist Church performed the ceremony.
Local classified notice offers poultry buying service and cold storage rental. Highlights meat handling, fresh meat pickup, and trucking options for transporting produce. Limited contact details provided in this damaged OCR fragment.
A telephone call invites customers to bring clothes for cleaning, pressing, and repairing. The ad promises prompt service and includes the phone number 504 and the proprietor FE MecNatt.
Bring your cream poultry eggs and turkeys to Beiley off Northwest Corner Square in Washington D C. Top prices promised for farm products and related goods.
No. 1824 State of Texas Comanche County advertises Lettie Louise Lester deceased. W. T. House appointed D. C. Dingus as administrator on January 6 1982. Creditors must present claims to Dingus within legal time as prescribed by law. Court dates and details given by the Comanche County County Court.
J. E. Fitzgerald argues in Stephenville Texas for replacing Austin agriculture with terracing to conserve water. He cites ancient terracing in Asia, praises terrace systems for pecans peaches and orchards, and criticizes seed certification as useless without irrigation. He urges government to teach terracing to farmers and reduce wasteful programs.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church two miles north of Comanche invites all to worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays with Pastor Homer Davis. Bob Seale leads Sunday School and a community singing follows each Sunday night.
Homer C. De Wolfe declares his candidacy and asks district voters for support to continue his advocacy. The message emphasizes a continued fight on behalf of constituents and urges voting consideration.
Judge Joe H Eidson announces re election bid for District Judge in a district covering Comanche Coryell and Hamilton counties. His background includes service as District Attorney and a record as a fearless prosecutor with high court recognition.
Sam B Lewis announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 2 in the Chief column. A lifelong resident age 49, he pledges economical use of funds and road maintenance if elected amid the current financial depression.
D FE Nabers announces his bid for Tax Assessor of Comanche County subject to Democratic primaries. He cites county familiarity and prior service as Commissioner of Precinct No 1 and invites voters to meet him. Nabers, born in Mississippi and moved to Texas in 1893, asks for votes and influence.
De Leon banker B J Pittman announces his candidacy for County Judge of Comanche County with Democratic primary in July. He began in De Leon in 1898 and has served as deputy county clerk and bank executive, most recently leading Security State Bank until its sale in 1980.
The Free Press writer lauds this longtime De Leon businessman as a premier citizen and predicts he would be an excellent county judge, urging voters to support him in the race.
H. L. Stewart announces his run for County Judge in the Chief, subject to Democratic Primaries. He states a further statement will be issued soon.
Holmes was elected President and Tom F Reese Secretary of the Comanche Lawyers Club after a Wednesday dinner at the Colonial Hotel. A draft constitution was submitted for discussion at the next meeting set for Tuesday February 9 at the Colonial Hotel.
Rev Kenneth L Smith will speak on K F P L Dublin Sunday from 1 20 to 2 30 in a musical program. Performers include Miss Doris Jones D Charles Clarke and daughter Judith and Herman Jones with Mrs D Chas Clarke at the piano. Violin pieces by Winnifred and Caroline Williams of Hamilton accompany the event.
Mr and Mrs T J Coan marked their Golden Wedding on December 28 at their Delcon Route 2 home. Married December 28 1881 in Talapoosa County Alabama they moved to Texas in 1904 living in Downing then Custer. Thirteen children six are married with sixteen grandchildren. Oldest daughter Will Hansby celebrated her thirtieth anniversary the same day.
A county agent report highlights seed improvements boosting cotton value by at least £5 per bale and staple length from 30 to 90 percent. Nortex Oat seed yielded 70 bushels per acre versus 45.1 elsewhere, with similar gains in maize, hegari, wheat, and potatoes. Seed treatments reduced pests, while pasture and alfalfa trials produced strong profits. Dairying, poultry, and 4-H activities generated substantial returns, including top dairy judging and record completions across 13 clubs and 350 members.
W H Harrell 91 died at his daughter's home in DeLeon Texas after a week of illness. Interment followed at Round Grove Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Barrett officiating. He was born March 25 1840 in Mount Pleasant Mississippi and served in the Confederacy before marriage to Mary Dodson in 1866. He leaves eleven children, several survivors including Dave Harrell Denver J T Worrell Dill City OK J V Harrell Ranger Florence Schots San Antonio and a Brownwood step son W H Dodson.
Sidney hosts weekly community singing each Wednesday at 7 p m at the Sidney Baptist Church. Trained singers from nearby communities gather in Sidney for the sessions and invite the public to join.
Raymond Woolsey of Jock Church spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirksey. The Brysonville Singing Class sang at Mount Pleasant Sunday night.
Local buyers pay top prices for poultry eggs and turkeys at the Northwest Corner Square as D C Bailey conducts sales off North west Corner. Trade focuses on freshest stock and best weights available.
A Live-At-Home program in Comanche County promoted canning and preserving foods from gardens and farms. About 250 attendees joined five one day meetings. officials logged 1862 office calls, 200 phone calls, 525 letters, 264 farm visits, 269 meetings, and 9579 miles traveled on official business over the campaign.
The marriage of Estelle Meroney and Gordon Barrett took place January 7 1932 at the bride's home with her sister Mrs Hardy Evans and several others in attendance. The ceremony featured music by Miss Fay Rd and Miss Otho Miller. Afterward the couple planned to reside at Carlton and Estelle is noted as the daughter of W R Meroney of Hasse and Mrs Estelle of Gusti.
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