Thaxton Dies at 79 Buried in Comanche and Brownwood
C. J. Thaxton, 79, died at his son’s home in Comanche area after ill health and long Alabama residence. Funeral services were held July 1 in Austin-Morris and at Comanche with Rev. A. E. Prince officiating, Knights of Pythias at the grave. Survived by four children, siblings in Texas and Oklahoma. born 1852 in Georgia. moved from Alabama in 1884 to Comanche, later returning to Alabama, then back to Texas.
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J. Thaxton
C. Thaxton
East Adams Street
Upoonwood
Mr. Thaxton
Austin-Morris
Paris
Comanche
A. E. Prince
First Baptist Church
Brownwood
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Thaxton
Alabama
Butts County
Georgia
Julia Gray
Talapoosa County
Ty. Thaxton
Reydon
Okla, C
J. R. Peterson
Grimes
Okla
Clyde Zuggar
Oakland
Calif
Ie Thaxton
Memphis
Texas
Evelyn Wash Dresses at Shelton and Jacksons
Evelyn Wash advertises at Shelton and Jacksons offering fresh meat and ice free delivery. The notice promotes poultry and eggs sales plus cold storage for rent and trucking services.
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Evelyn
Shelton & Jackson
S'eerless Produte Co
Ice Depot Opens in Former Vineyard’s Store Building
Advertisement announces a new Ice Depot in the building formerly occupied by Vineyard’s Store. T A McDonald invites patrons with a note on low prices and appreciation for patronage.
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Vineyard
T. A. McDonald
Large American Beauty plums shown by Mrs Drennan
Mrs Henry Drennan of Stagelk exhibits unusually large Ameri Beauty plums as big as hen eggs at Coman che Monday. The display highlights a bumper year for the variety with notably large fruit this season.
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Comanche
Henry Drennan
Stage K
Drennan
Mrs Cora Duncan Resigns to Join El Paso Store
Mrs Cora M. Duncan resigns as manager of the ladies ready to wear department at Higginbotham Rais Co and leaves Saturday for El Paso where she will work for the White House Store.
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Cora M. Duncan
Higginbotham Raos. and Co
el Paso
White House
Bishop's Market Ad Promotes Barbecued Meats and Sausage
Retail notice advertises all kinds of barbecued meats and sausage. Fresh and cured meats offered with low prices and friendly service at Bishop's Market.
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Bishop's Market
Carvon Paper Rates For Large Tracing Sheets
Comanche Chief notes price list for tracing large sheets with black paper at 10 cents per sheet and color sheets at 15 cents per sheet.
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Carvon
Harness bargains offer at First Monday sale
A note invites readers to bargains in harness goods at the First Monday sale. Howard Kilpatrick and Mrs. O A Graham with son Roy visit FE McNatt and family in Maxwell New Mexico.
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Howard Kilpatrick
O. A. Graham
Roy
Maxwell, New Mexico
FE. E. McNatt
Fourth of July prep urged by local cleaners
Chief Dry Cleaners F E McNatt Prop Ed Horn and Mr and Mrs Lyons of San Angelo visited Comanche Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elbert Cox to discuss Fourth of July attire and preparations.
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F. E. McNatt
Ed Horn
Mrs. Lyons
San Angelo
Comanche
Elbert Cox
Butter wrap and parchment ad and local visits
An advertisement urges use of Better Butter Wrap paper for butter packaging and notes a parchment option. It also reports weekend visits by Mr and Mrs John Kimble of Corman in Comanche with W F Durham and by Ayles Brister of San Angelo visiting Mr and Mrs A P Cox.
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Mr. End
John Kimble of
Corman
Comanche
W. F. Durham
Ayles Brister
San Angelo
Mrs
A. P. Cox
Veritable Parchment Paper Note with Butter Sticking Tip
A brief note mentions parchment paper that resists butter sticking and is described as genuine and better. The text references Certons and Comanene Chit in a fragmentary way without a clear event or date.
Produce Buyers Seek Fresh Goods in City
Bob Seale of Home Produce Co advertises top prices for produce, cream, chickens, and eggs, inviting locals to bring their offerings for payment.
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Bob Seale
Home Produce CO
Farmers Produce Co. of
Farmers Produce Co
Comyn High School Gains Nine Affiliation Units
A 1930 31 report from A M Blackman Chief Supervisor shows Comyn High School added nine affiliation units during the 1930 31 year. Third year English Modern History American History Civics Algebra 1 2 Plane Geometry Vocational Agriculture 2 Home Economics 2b contributed, raising totals to 15 1 2 units with prior 6 1 2 units. The faculty comprises S B Culpepper Jr Mrs C S Ross Mara Glenn Donaldson and W Doyle Graves. Also notes local farming ads and visits by residents including Farmers Produce Co of Chas Hoffman and Mrs Phil Anderson and child from Cross Plains.
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A. M. Blackman
State Department of Education
S. B. Culpepper Jr
Comyn Public School
Comyn High School
S. B. Culpepper
Supt. Comyn High School
C. S. Ross
Mara Glenn Donaldson
W. Doyle Graves
Banana Special for Friday and Monday
Banana sale offers nice size golden ripe fruit for beach use. Call to get acquainted with everyday prices. Durham Brothers state they are conveniently located and invite customers to visit.
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Durham Brothers
Comanche Chief Reports on Genuine Vegetable Cartons
Comanche Chief notes the market for genuine vegetable cartons with emphasis on quality and availability. The article highlights suppliers and local demand, detailing price ranges and distribution through area markets.
New Low Meat Prices at Renfro's Market
Renfro's Market advertises record low meat prices for Saturday and Monday, claiming cattle costs are cheap and customers will be astonished by the savings.
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Renfro’s
Renfro’s Market
E H Jones Grocer Ad Promotes Seed and Groceries
The advertisement by E. H. Jones highlights field seed garden seed in various quantities including home grown options and groceries offered at very low prices. It invites business and notes Jones as a local grocer.
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E. H. Jones
Butter Cartons and Vegetable Parchment Boost Freshness
The Comanche Chief touts butter packaging that uses Butter Cartons and genuine Vegetable Parchment to resist moisture. This packaging keeps butter fresher and improves sales.
Bishop's Market Steak Question
A reader asks about trying the steak at Bishop's Market, seeking opinions on taste and quality. No other details are provided.
Comanche Group Seeks Ritz Theatre Family Pass
Comanche announcement lists residents Mrs J. Stapp Q W Sandees Pink Scout Luke Springstead J K Smart R L Tidmore Mrs KF Thomas S C Vineyard L R Willems M D Wright and others as recipients to receive a family pass to the Ritz Theatre on Thursday July 8.
Unique party honors grandson in Brownwood home
Charles Moore Jr aged 1 of Texas was guest of honor Tuesday June 50 at the Weathersbys Brownwood home. Grandparents great grandparents and relatives gathered for his birthday. Guests included four grandmothers and several out of town relatives from Comanche, Waco and Texan.
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Charles Moore, Jr
Texan
E. J. Weathersby
Brownwood
C. M& Moore
Comanche
T. O. Moore
Brown
Browswood
Charles Moore
Texon
James D. Slack
Tomanche
Walter Jack Cunningham
Waco
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Uare
Ams
Krest
Starr’s
J. I. Starr
Comanche County
FELT
Wan Ee
HIND
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KOTEN
Emerald
Hoffman
Luna
C. J. Thaxton
S.va
Chas. Hoffman
Temple
Phil Anderson
Cross Plains
J. M. West
Bishop’s Market
Ben
Winnie
ST. Patricks Day
ST. Patrick
Geo
Robt-E- Lee
San Antonio
Me’s Dry Cleaners
Chester McGlothiin
South Side Square
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