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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1970

Page

12

Public Records and Notices From Comanche June Entries

June records list new car registrations for Melvin Smith and Jack S Brown among others. births include Irene Elizabeth Escobar and Michael Wayne Chancellor at Mims Hospital. Marriages feature Billy Ferrell Taylor with Janda Gail Bloyd and Leslie Carey with Cheryl Caldwell. Deaths note James Eanes and Damiania Longoria among 70 to 90 year olds. Justice of the Peace notes cover boat and license issues, speeding, life saving devices, and fishing licenses, with several demerits and fines recorded. Deeds recorded document land transfers in Comanche and De Leon, with values up to 52 750 dollars. Community notes report visits and a reunion at Latham Springs.

Melvin Smith Johnnie Skrase Howell E. Cobb Clemons R. E. Parker Plymouth Dudley, Bros. Mahan Chevrolet Co Jack S. Brown Pickup Mahan Leasing Bernard Spruill IRTHS Carl Lynn Cox Donald Carl Cox Mims Hospital Katherine Godfrey Irene Elizabeth Escobar Ramson R. Escobar Janie Calderon Bill Michael Wayne Chancellor Jesse J. Chancellor Mary Irene Abbey Amy Dianne West Gyle Oliver West Belinda Dell Hutchinson Billy Ferrell Taylor Janda Gail Bloyd Dale Scott Church of Christ Leslie Randall Carey Cheryl Ernestine Caldwell Robert Elins Johnny Weldon Miller David Jean Munn Huron A. Polnac Billy Jake Bilberry Janis Inez Whitmire H. H. Tumbleson Easley Chapel Wayland Deval Brown Nancy Eugenia Weaver Bobby Franks Weathers David K. Creed Rebecca Ann Heickman Ralph Heickman Steven Clayton Lane Betty Jannette Barret Bruce W. Coggin St. Peters Church McKinney James Williams Eanes W. Neely Comanche Damiania Gusin Longoria Western Hills Nursing Home Jack Rhea Stephens Mims Memorial Hospital Curtis L. Montgomery N. W Richard E. Martin Arlington David Lovelace Grand Prairie Coast Guard Pat Murphree Philip Key French Cresson Larry Underwood Lewis Earl Garner Stephenville Loressie K. Wilkerson Jimmy Calk Tom Salmon Dennis Floyd King Kent Altoros Texas James W. Culpepper Lloyd E. Schul Bock City of Joseph R. Warren Hugh E. McGovern City of de Leon Jackie Don Feist Lohman Lee Feist Chilton East Side City of Comanche O. P. McAdams Wayne W. Barker Central Addition G. Boyd Dooley Joe Wishert C O. Ewell J. W. Daniel

Gardening on the Contour: New USDA Leaflet Issued

Soil Conservation Service in Comanche releases an eight page leaflet titled Gardening on the Contour outlining backyard erosion control. It covers contour planting with a carpenter level, diverting runoff, mulches, composting grass clippings, leaves and other organic amendments. Copies are free from District Conservationist Truman Renshaw at the Comanche office, 356-2377.

USDA Soil Conservation Service Truman Renshaw Comanche Renshaw Conservatory

Lusk Clan Meef and Sidney Lusk Family Gather

Descendants of J. C. M. and Buena Vista Ellis Lusk held a reunion at the family place west of Sidney on Sunday June 28. Attendees included Eulah Lusk Hubert Lusk Lucille Honeywell Lois Stewert John Cooper and many relatives from Dallas Cross Plains Fort Worth Abilene Comanche and other nearby areas.

Buena Vista Ellis Lusk Sidney Eulah Lusk Hubert Lusk Lucille Honeywell Lois Stewert John Cooper Dallas Clifton Tusk Litte Lusk Bobbie C. T. Vaughn Moieve Calif Ola Thompson Beryl Lusk Cross Plains Jock Lusk Lee Lusk Dwight Debbie Fort Worth Abilene Basil Lusk George Morrison Linda Marie Alton Lusk Sherry Tracy Eugene Davis Dale Davis Beattie J. L. Jones Mel Craig Crandall Gerald Sledge Rodney Robinson Comanche

Holmsley Family Reunion Near Comanche

The Holmsley family reunion gathered at the old home place 12 miles south of Comanche by the South Leon River on June 28. Four living siblings Peery Ivy Lewis and Eleanor Hicks attended with many descendants from Fort Worth Comanche McGregor Houston Dallas and Priddy. Rev C H Cole of McGregor to preach at the Comanche Methodist Church Sunday while Rev Harvey Raines is on vacation.

Lewis Holmsley J. W. Holmsley Comanche South Leon River Jime Peery Ivy Lewis Eleanor Hicks Peery Holmsley Ozona John Ansley Frank Huffman George Ellis Kim Fort Worth Larry Edna Holmsley Bill Sybs Billy’ d Holmsley Dale Janice Helmsley Linda Peggy Rickey Kenneth Knapp Susan Melinda McGregor Lorenda Jenkins Houston Charlie Elenor Hicks Charles Young Wendy Paducah Ted Mankin Kay Mike Jettie Helmsley Hart Ruth Terry Beth

Tennessee Visitors Return From Memphis and South Haven

Mr and Mrs Bert Rogers returned from Memphis Tennessee and South Haven Mississippi after visiting his brother and family the Ross Rogers.

Tennesse Bert Rogers Memphis Tennessee South Haven Mississippi Ross Rogers

Western Hills Notes: church service and birthdays

Rev. J W Hurt led an enthusiastic service with the Daniels family and church members. Next Sunday at 3 00 Rev Walter Liss and singers from his church will lead. Sympathy to J E Povynor's family. Various out of town visitors and local health updates follow with July birthday list including Mary Wyly and several others.

J. W. Hurt Daniels Walter Liss J. E. Povynor Jimmie R. Hall Brenda Jimmie G. Hall Lubbock Davie Hall Clarence Regina Franks Mary Wyly Florence Fielder Joyce Jaynes Pearl Moore Ellen Nelson Will Kerley Mamie McGinnis Mamie Moore

Visiting California friends recall youth in Comanche years

California visitors Mrs Fern Bahrman and Mrs Mabel Tumbleson, Grass Valley natives now in Macdael, recall schooling in Comanche with teacher J C Wilkerson. Damon Smith of Comanche pursues a busy singing schedule in Churches of Christ, including a Lampasas meeting and a Dripping Springs singing school. Kerrville visitors Mr and Mrs Herbert Brightman spend the weekend in Day with Alban Brightman at Texas Woman's University.

Frank Reese Fern High) Bahrman Mabel Tumbleson Macdael California Lincoln Bahrman Bahrmans Grass Valley Calif de Leon Downing Mabel Comanche J. C. Wilkerson Damon Smith Churches of Christ Lampasas Dripping Springs Kerrville Herbert Willswell Brightman Hams Denton Errville Alban Brightman C. H. McCall McCall Texend Leslie Willas Woman’s University

Eddie H. Rogers Dies in De Leon at 86

Eddie H. Rogers, 86, died in a De Leon hospital on Saturday June 27. Services were Monday at 10 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Leroy Walsey and Rev. Donnie Melton officiating. Burial followed at Zion Hill Cemetery. Born October 10, 1883 in Alabama, he was a retired farmer and Baptist Church member. He is survived by son William E. Rogers of Saligman, Arizona. two daughters Mrs. T. K. Moore of De Leon and Mrs. Eunice Smith of Abilene. two sisters Mrs. Alli C. Gates of Houston and Mrs. Margaret McCollum of California. 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Eddie H. Rogers de Leon Northside Baptist Church Leroy Woolsey Comanche Donnie Melton Zion Hill Cemetery Mr. Rogers Alabama The Baptist Church William E. Rogers Saligman, Ariz

Seashore Park to Rise on Galveston Island

The state buys 1781 acre Maco Stewart Ranch on Galveston Island for a seashore park in a 890875 deal with half reimbursed by federal funds. Maco Stewart Jr willed land to the state in 1950 for heirs lifetimes. Heirs paid 500 per acre to secure full title. Gulf beach side development planned first with no opening date.

Maco Stewart Galveston Island Maco Stewart Jr Parks and Wildlife Commission Gulf Beach

It's A Girl For The Grahams

Mr and Mrs Gayle Graham announce the birth of a daughter named Mecca Leigh on Sunday June 28 at Brownwood Community Hospital. She weighs 8 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs N E Graham and Mrs Cassie Seale. John A Norris of Denton, en route to the National Guard in Brownwood, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Norris on Saturday.

Gayle Graham Mecca Leigh Brownwood Community Hospital N. E. Graham Cassie Seale Sidney John A. Norris Denton Brownwood National Guard Virgil Norris

Dress Revue 4-H Winners Named for Comanche County

Barbara Williams reports the 1970 Comanche County Dress Revue held June 29 at Comanche Junior High Cafetorium. Fourteen 4-H girls from Newburg Gustine Comanche and De Leon competed in four classes, all receiving blue ribbons. Nancy Froh and Tina Walker head the junior and senior contenders, with Sally Key as alternate.

Barbara Williams Comanche County Comanche Revuue Phyllis Kay Thieve Newburg Sandra Blue Sandra Hayes Gustine Janece Boen de Leon Synthia Ann Couch Vicky Froh Nancy Froh Rita Kaye Reese Gustine 4-H Tina Walker de Leon 4-H Sally Key Manche Charla Reese Jeanette Walker Mary Helen Cunningham 4-H Tarleton State College

WOW Lodge Plans Ladies Night at Lola's Cafe

The W O W Lodge schedules a Tuesday July 7 meeting at 6 80 pm at Lola's Cafe. Ladies Night features a steak supper and social gathering for members.

W.O.W. Lodge Lola

Also Mentioned on This Page

Public Records Austin James Wilkerson Thurdsay Rusty Durham Mr. Durham Lance D. F. Caraway George Ware Latham Springs Brazos River Whitney Comanche Seed & Feed Comanche, Texas Western States Feed Products, Inc Joe Tupin F. Hall John. D. KS Ned’s NOBLE Rutherford's Side Sta Wade'’S Gustine Lakesite Village Lake Proctor Lusk Clan Meef As Holmsley Family Western Hills Golden Reese Smith Eddie Rogers Grahams Ralph Starling Stephenville, Texas Vacation Bible School Pearl Street SEY CE Insurance Comanche, Tex
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