Mrs Jessie L Preston Dies After Long Life Of Service
Mrs Jessie LeMoine Preston born June 22 1887 in Proctor Texas died June 18 1952 in Raton New Mexico. She lived in Stephenville Capulin and Capulin since 1918 where she influenced the community as a 22 year schoolteacher and devout church member. She is survived by six brothers four sisters and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie LeMoine Preston
Proctor
Texas
Raton
New Mexico
Arthur Preston
Stephenville
Capulin
Mr. Preston
G. W. Spencer
Aaton
G W. Pinson
Barney Inson
H. E. Pinson
Farmersville
Rue Pinson
Nacogdoches
C. B. Pinson
San Antonio
C. C. Pinson
Lynn Crossland Harlingen
Rhea Oberwetter McGregor
Glenn Edwards Paris
Preston
Christian Church
Mrs Preston Remembered by Generations of Students
The obituary recalls Mrs Preston as a beloved teacher whose former pupils visited and remembered her with affection. Her impact spanned many years as she guided and inspired countless boys and girls in her care, leaving a lasting mark on their lives. Raton News
Political Announcements for Texas 1952 primaries
Authorized by the Chief the Democratic Primaries list candidates across offices including Associate Justice Supreme Court Place 2 Graham B Smedley Congressional contenders Jack Cox Omar Burleson State Senator Crawford Martin State Rep W R Chambers District Judge R B Cross District Attorney Howell Cobb County offices and precinct officials with names such as R E Seay Wayne Swindle Fane Waldrop Gaston Boykin Edwin Sartor Hazel Streety John Nicholson James F Fanning Roy Little Mrs Grace Collins Tom Moore Ben Wilhelm Clarence Bryant W R Elliott Jack Cagle Marvin Colcleasure Oral Morris Sam Phifer Homer Ed Miller H Court Mike Sullivan Otis Brazin W Cox O B Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Texas
Graham B. Smedley
Congress
Jack Cox
Stephens County
Omar Burleson
Jones County
Hazel Streety
John T. Nicholson
James F. Fanning
Roy Little
Grace Collins
T. D
Tom) Moore
Ben Wilhelm
Clarence Bryant
W. R
Bill) Elliott Jack Cagle
Marvin Colcleasure
Oral D. Morris
Sam Phifer
Homer ED Miller
H. Court
Mike Sullivan
Justice of Peace
O. B. Clark
Otis
Canning Vegetables In Pressure Saucepan
Dorothy Carlson explains a home method for canning vegetables in a pressure saucepan. It covers small batches, jar preparation, water in the pan, rack use, venting, reaching ten pounds of pressure, processing time, and safe cooling before opening the pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Carlson
Food Preservation Instructions for Pressure Canning Vegetables
Instructions cover jar sealing, cooling, and avoiding drafts. It lists vegetables with exact pressure canning times: asparagus 45 minutes, beets 45, carrots 40, corn cream style 105, corn whole kernel 75, greens 65, lima beans 55, okra 45, peas 60, pumpkin cubed 75, snap beans 40, summer squash 50, sweet potatoes wet-pack 75.
1950 Sheriff Campaign Endorsements and Hatchery Ad
A political ad thanks voters for courtesies in a sheriff race and appeals for support in the current contest. The verso includes an Atwood Hatchery pitch promoting Delaware Hampshire cross chicks and a broiler chick reaching about 3 pounds in 8 to 9 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Hatchery
Comanche Cadets Attend AF ROTC Camp at George AFB
Two Comanche boys, Harvey J. Dur ham and Alvis R. Kee, attend a four week AF ROTC summer program at George Air Force Base Victoryville California. They study base operations from control tower to weather and maintenance, view a fire fighting demonstration, and witness a July 11 fire power showing at Camp Irwin with jets and bombers. Cadets form a squadron of five flights about 40 cadets each with rotated leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey J
Bo) Durham
Comanche
Texas Tech
Alvis R. Kee
Rt 1
Dublin
Texas
North Texas State
George Air Force Base
Victoryville
Calif
Air Force Base
Camp Irwin
Air Force
Comanche Girls Attend District FHA Camp
Comanche High School FHA girls led by sponsors Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Frey attended the District FHA Camp from June 11 to 12. They report swimming folk dancing golf hand crafts and singing with a fresh suntan and two new sets of ear screws made from shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
FHA
Martin
Frey
Notable Local Names Listed in Community Roll
Juanell Couch and Jane Cagle lead a reading of residents with LaGene Manchester LaQuita McGuire Charline Matthews Marjorie House Joan Chaney Nancy Croker June Virginia Robertson Bonnie Stark and Mae Wilson noted in the list of community participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanell Couch
Jane Cagle
LaGene Manchester
LaQuita McGuire
Charline Matthews
Marjorie House
Joan Chaney
Nancy Croker
June Virginia Robertson
Bonnie Stark
Mae Wilson
FFA Club Meets With Miss Bradley
The FFA Club gathered at Jane Bradley's home on June 19 with one of the 18 members present. After a brief business meeting the group enjoyed horseback riding and a creekside picnic lunch. Members listed include Henrietta Taylor Jan Vaught Jo Nell Payne Nancy Croker Joan Chaney Margaret Slider and Jane Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA Club
Jane Bradley
Henrietta Taylor
Jan Vaught
Jo Nell Payne
Nancy Croker
Joan Chaney
Margaret Slider
Fanning Seeks Two-Year Trial as Comanche County Attorney
Jim Fanning aims for a first term as Comanche County Attorney proposing a two year trial period in a political ad paid for by Fanning. The message asserts strong belief in his qualifications and promises a capable county legal leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Fanning
Comanche County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jessie L. Preston
Gall Gant
Elgins
Tupin
Visilinz
Western Auto Assoc
Faye B. Evans
Bill Shannon Crawford C. Martin
W. R. Chambers
R. B. Cross
Howell Cobb
R. E. Seay
Wayne
Swindle Fane Waldrop Gaston Boykin
Edwin A. Sartor
ATLAS
Drics
J. H. Tupin
Atlas Tires
Frick’s
Joe’s
O. F. Hall
Ned Stewart
Curtis Corby
Friendly Service
Gustine
van Galloway - Downing
Roy McNutt
Aldridge & Johnson
Phari
Tibet
Fouth
Comanche Lumber Company
Boton
Boston
All Mercantile
Brownwood Hwy
John Hall
Douglas Hilliard
J. L. York
Miss Bradley
Paint & Body Shop
B.&b
Ft. Worth
Automotive Service
N. Houston
Pat Tupin
Jack Bratton
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