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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
10
Vinson Rites Held At Gustine For W L Vinson
Wilburn Lee Vinson 69 died at his daughter’s home near Gustine January 14 after illness. Interment Mercer Gap Cemetery conducted by Rev. Call. Born Mississippi March 24, 1867, he lived in Gustine three years, previously in Comanche County Mercer Gap and Logan Gap. Survived by widow, a son, and four daughters including Mrs. John Henry McKinzie of Comanche and Mrs. Hill Cox of Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn Lee Vinson
Hill Cox
Gustine
Mercer Gap
Call
Mr. Vinson
Mississippi
Fort Worth
Vinson
Comanche County
Logan Gap
John Henry McKinzie
Comanche
Vera Almond
Oklahoma
Chester Cox
R. B. Waldrop Dies After Prolonged Illness
R. B. Waldrop, 58, native Texan and long time Comanche County resident, died after a illness. Funeral services were held at the local Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Scott and Rev. J. D. Smoot officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery under the J. O. O. F. Lodge auspices. He was survived by wife Sarah McKinzie, two sons Fane Waldrop and Dale Waldrop, and a large extended family including siblings from several states. Waldrop was a farmer in Mercer Gap and owned a farm at death. He had lived in the area since 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Walter Scott
Brown
J. D. Smoot
Oakwood
J. O. O. F. Lodge
Waldrop
Comanche County
Mercer Gap
Sarah McKinzie
Fane Waldrop
Wink
Dale Waldrop
Gatesville
Tom Waldrop
New Mexico
Ollie Waldrop
Palm Beach
California
Newt Hayes
Gustine
Emmett Hayes
E. E. Yarbrough
Stephenville
J. A. Burton
Patritia
Sim Brown
Indian Gap
The
Baptist Church
Miss Williams Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Miss Editha Grace Williams served as hostess to the Tuesday Bridge Club and guests with four tables of bridge. Black and white decorations set the color theme. high scores went to Mrs. Bob Stanton among members and Mrs. L. C. Durham among guests. A salad course followed. Guest Miss Sarah Reed of Dublin joined the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editha Grace Williams
Bob Stanton
L. C. Durham
Sarah Reed
Dublin
Former Comanche Girl Swing Dancing Teacher Invited to LA
Miss Estin Burks, Whittier based local dancing teacher, studied swing in New York last summer and is invited to teach the Dancing Teachers Business Association of Los Angeles Eastern Version of Swing Dancing at the Ambassador Hotel. She will be assisted by Leslie Adair and Aberdeen Rubidou, high school swing dangers, with swing accompanist Mrs. OConnell. Swing dancing rising in demand for up to date steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
California
Estin Burks
New York
Dancing Teachers Business Association” of
Los Angeles
Ambassador Hotel
O'Connell
Lily Pons Contemplates Change From Singing to Fun
The renowned French coloratura Lily Pons declares she plans to stop singing for a while and seeks personal enjoyment, signaling a shift from a life devoted to performance to broader pleasures and new experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Pons
Marriages and Births Reported in Court House News
Court House News lists several marriages performed in early January by local ministers and justices, naming couples from towns such as Sipe Springs Comanche De Leon and Brownwood. It also records numerous births in Comanche Dublin Energy and nearby areas with dates in 1936 and 1937, plus several land transfers and a death, J. S. Kissler, in Comanche.
Wear a Smile Encourages Cheerful Disposition
Poem advises maintaining a cheerful outlook despite troubles. It urges honesty and kindness to win friends and spread happiness, noting gloom cannot win goodwill and suggesting sunlit days follow cloudy moments. The piece emphasizes perseverance, optimism, and moral uprightness.
Personal mentions from local area residents and visitors
A roundup of names and travels includes Mrs. Bess’s visit in San Antonio, Oran Clark in Dallas, Mrs. Hattie Clemons returning to Fort Worth, and many others visiting relatives, hospitals, or attending events across Texas towns from Dublin and Dublin to Ranger and Fort Worth.
Tips for Kitchen Helpers From A Mrs. Know‑It‑All
Fresh bread slices chill to cut evenly in a modern air cooled ice refrigerator. A salt pepper mix near the range seasons foods as desired. Leftover sandwiches become luncheon dishes with butter brushed and fried. Potatoes roasted with fat keep skins soft and add flavor. Egg separation improves when eggs are cold as yolk fat firms and holds together.
Quote on Beauty and Talent from Mary Garden
A former opera singer Mary Garden remarks that the screen demands much from young actresses, expecting brains along with voice charm and beauty. Her blunt critique highlights evolving standards in entertainment during the era.
Mrs. W. W. Kilpatrick Buried at Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs. Sally Towns Kilpatrick aged 83, longtime Comanche resident, died earlier this week. The funeral was held Wednesday at the church with Rev. Hazel officiating. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, pallbearers included Jack Moore and Dr. Leverett Hill. Survived by husband W. W. Kilpatrick, a brother in Georgetown, daughters Mrs. C. A. Greene and Mrs. Gaines Hall, and sons Howard Kilpatrick Comanche Oscar Kilpatrick South America and G. R. Kilpatrick Cisco. A son Pete was killed in a hunting accident as a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. i
Wichita Fa
William J. Hazel
Oakwood Cemetery
Jack Moore
John E. Hoff
W. J. Cunningham
Leverett Hill
Hardy Slider
Henry Moore
Georgetown
Harold F Kilpatrick
San Antonio
Frank Ruth Stone
Canadian
Kilpatrick
Sunday visits and moves noted in Soda Springs local notes
Soda Springs residents report relatives visiting from De Leon and Comanche. The Beck and Anderson families from De Leon and Suez visited D S Beck and siblings, while the Sledge and Warren families spent Sunday with local residents. Moving updates include D S Beck returning and Pat Warren relocating from Beattie. Hugh O Brien from Cotton Grove also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gressett
de Leon
D. S&s. Beck
Hugh O'Brien
Cotton Grove
J. M. Robertson
W. H. Lloyd
Horace Smith
Comanche Sun
Harold Beck
Armor Anderson
Suez
Beck
Arthur Sledge
Roun Grove
L. J. Sledge
Pat Warren
Beattie
Gaynell Smith
Comanche
Acton Carter
Fairview
Robert Daniel
Cotton Buyer Found Dead Here At Comanche Hotel
J S Kissler about 65 was found dead in his bed in the Comanche Hotel room on January 8. Death thought to be heart attack. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery January 15 with Rev William J Hazel officiating. Kissler born in Germany came to Comanche several months ago to buy cotton. He previously lived in San Antonio and Houston. a brother in Germany was unreachable by telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Kissler
Comanche Hotel
Oakwood
Cemtery
William J. Hazel
Mr. Kissler
Germany
Comanche
San Antonio
Houston
Alton H Hall Named Honor Man in Navy
Alton H Hall son of Mr and Mrs H A Hall of Comanche has been named Honor Man in the U S Navy by J W Gates Commander U S Naval Office San Diego California The honor goes to one man per company for the week ending January 8 1937 for bearing duty and learning ability
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton H. Hall
H. A. Hall
Comanche
U. S. Navy
J. W. Gates
U.S. Naval Office
San Diego
California
Texas Highway System Grows to 160000 Miles in 1936
Construction of lateral highways in 1936 expanded Texas public highways to 160000 miles, according to Texas Planning Board statisticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Planning Board
Tenant Farmer Slayden Plans 40 Year Government Sale
The Farm Bureau story explains how Ed Slayden would lease a farm for five years without a down payment and then buy it under a government program at a total annual outlay not exceeding 43 percent of his cotton crop. It argues tenant farmers could gain similar opportunities if Congress passes the tenancy bill backed by the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayden
Marvin Jon
Tom Connally
Texas
Senator Bankhead
Alabama
National Administration
Congress
United States
Ed Slayden
Trinity University
Privat
Night Classes For San Antonio Youth Workers
More than 200 youths on National Youth Administration work projects in San Antonio attend regular night classes five nights a week, gaining additional education while on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
San Antonio
Seven Out of Eight U T Students Members of Churches
In a UT enrollment report for the previous year 8 374 students, 71 098 or regular affiliates, the Methodist Church led with 2 291 members. Other large groups included Baptists 1 394 Presbyterians 973 Episcopalians 608 Catholics 525 and 376 not indicating Christian affiliation, with 473 Jewish students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. OF T
Austin
University of Texas
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Governor Allred Urges Tax Reforms and Revenue Increases
The governor argues the fiscal strain stems from Centennial costs and bond payments, not executive or judicial growth. He seeks higher taxes on oil, gas, and sulphur, broader tangible asset taxes, and a fairer franchise tax, with constitutional changes to enforce revenue needs while expanding clemency processes and probation provisions.
Insurance agent named McGuire opens new office in Angelo
Roy McGuire, a representative of the Soud Life Insurance Company, left Brownwood on Tuesday to establish his office as sales agent for the Sea Life Insurance Company. He will oversee a large territory around Angelo and operate from that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McGuire
Soud Life Insurance Company
Brownwood
Angelo
Sea Life Insurance Company of Ten
Mrs A Edwin Daughter Visiting In Wood
A brief note records that Mrs. A Edwin and her daughter are visiting in a wooded area. No additional details or dates are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Edwin
Wood
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Glenda Farrell
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R. B. Waldrop
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Mrs. George’s
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Mattie Zoe
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Robert Earl
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Western Union
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C. W. Williams
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E. E. McNatt
J. L. Braziel
J. D. Fonville
R. V. Fonville
Seymour
Wade Kendrick
J. E McGuire
Kate Sullivan
el Paso
G. R. Kilpatrick
Cisco
W. W. Kilpatrick
Effie Reeves
Vasco Lee
Dudley Hicks
A. D. Barnes
Coleman
Hattie Brightman
Lillian Durham
Minnie Cunningham
Iva Hart
Minnie Elkins
B. Ray McCorkle
First Methodist Church
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U. S. Naval
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