Early Sunday Services at Methodist Church Start 9:45
Rev. Charles H. Cole announces Sunday morning services begin at 9:45 at the local Methodist Church replacing the 11 o'clock start. Sermon will substitute for devotional Sunday School, ending at 10:30 after which pupils attend classes until 11. The plan runs May through August with the Jones Quartette of Dublin providing evening music.
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Charles H. Cole
Jones Quartette
Dublin
Cole
Card of Thanks from Henson Family for Kindnesses
The H M Henson Family expresses sincere thanks for kindnesses shown and the floral offering at the death of their husband and father.
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H. M. Henson
Better Maid Knee Length Hose in Summer Shades
A compact catalog note announces Better Maid knee length hose in popular summer shades Weper priced per pair from Higginbothams.
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Weper
Pr. Higginbothams
J P Kearby 61 Dies at Bowie Community Leader
J P Kearby a longtime Comanche attorney and former legal advisor of Tarrant County died at his Bowie home after a three day illness from a heart attack. He was 61 and had served as a Frisco Railroad attorney and school board member in Comanche. Survivors include his widow five daughters two sons and several siblings. He had practiced law in multiple Texas cities and was active in Masonic groups Lions Club and Bowie Methodist Church.
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J. P. Kearby
Comanche
Fort Worth
Bowie
Kearby
Attornney
Frisco
Farge
C. W. Atkinson
Tyler
Donald, Kearby and Donald
Wills Point
University of Texas
Dallas
Abilene
J. P. Kearby Jr
J. G. Kearby
T. H. Perry
Wichita Falls
S. E. Guthrie
A. N. Kearby
Kilpatrick's Hardware Sells La Belle Disc Blades
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store advertises La Belle Disc Blades as the toughest discs for sale. The notice also promotes galvanised screen wire as a cheaper option available at the same store.
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Kilpatrick's
Two Sherman Couples Wed in Tyler Double Ceremony
Miss Anna Louise Ricketts wed T. R. Atwood of Palestine and Miss Elna Ricketts tied with Bronson Hanks of Sherman. Mrs Atwood a Sherman HS 1931 graduate. Mr Atwood from Comanche works for Texas Power and Light. Mrs Hanks Sherman HS 1934 graduate. Mr Hanks with Soil Conservation Service. The weddings took place June 12 in Tyler with Dr Robert Hill officiating. the couples were weekend guests of F W At-at Tyler.
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Wwave Ters
W D. Ri
Tyler
Robert By . Hill
First Presbyterian Church of
Anna Louise Ricketts
T. R. Atwood
Palestine
Elna Ricketts
Bronson Hanks
Sherman
Atwood
Sherman High School
Stout Clinic
Comanche
Texas
Texas Power and Light Company
Hanks
The
Soil Conservation Service
Bowie
F. W. At
Sherman Democrat
M. Atwood
Bill
Mrs Halbrooks Honored With Birthday Dinner
Mrs Bill Halbrooks was celebrated June 27 with a surprise birthday dinner hosted by a large gathering of friends and relatives. The afternoon featured singing games and conversation with attendees from Beattie Newbury Custer Soda Springs and Duster. notable guests included Lloyd Horton Bill Horton Aunt Mary Halbrooks Nealy Bingham and Whit Coan.
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Bill Halbrooks
Lloyd Horton
Newbury
Bill Horton
Beattie
Jack Halbrooks
Custer
Bernie Bingham
Mary" Halbrooks
Nealy Bingham
Jack and
J. M. Casey
Soda Springs
W. A. Carleton
Duster
Whit Coan
Bill Carroll
Tom” Coan
Jolly Loafers Club Organized in Energy Town
At a July 1 meeting in Energy the Jolly Loafers Club was formed by local youths. Officers are Jimmie Dean McPherson president Mar telle Hayes vice president Doris Magness reporter and Ganelle Cox secretary treasurer. Members present include Rita Nell Oleta Caraway Louise Kemp Doris Cox and Colleen Robinson. Refreshments were served after the session. Texas manufactures goods valued at 1.3 billion dollars annually.
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Doris
Ganelle Cox
Jolly Loafers Club
Jimmie Dean McPherson
Martelle Hayes
Doris Magness
Rita Nell
Oleta Caraway
Louise Kemp
Doris Cox
Colleen Robinson
Mr and Mrs Odell Honored on Birthdays
Friends and relatives gathered Friday at the home of their daughter Mrs Ele Roberson to celebrate the Odells birthdays. Mr Odell is 83 and Mrs Odell 82 with tokens of remembrance from attendees.
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Mrs. Odell
J. E. Odell
Ele Roberson
Odell
Sarah Coker
Bill Mewborn
Jim McConnell
A. J. Coker
J. L. Barker
Lee Noble
Doc Gore
Bess Moody
Sid Riley
Venera Lee Thomas
Ellie Keirse
Bobbie Terry
Alva Norrid
Maud Lape
Walter Roberson
Gore Family Reunion Held at Lake Eanes Park
Members of the Gore family gathered Sunday July Fourth at Lake Eanes Park for a reunion. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Gore and Emmitt, and many others from Mercer Gap White Point Harmony Holcomb and Comanche.
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Gore
Lake Eanes Park
T. M. Gore
Emmitt
Charlie Rogers
Richard
Joe Tom
E. A. Rogers
C. R. Gore
R. E. Dutton
T. O. Rogers
Layton
Bill Glasgow
Louise
Mercer Gap
Jimmie Gore
Grandview
J. W. Gore
White Point
B. L. Gore
Harmony
Wayne Gore
Holcomb
Ross Gore
Cliff Reynolds
City assured of nice rock veneer cottage
Comanche workers started tearing down the two story frame structure owned by Mrs. Jennie Garrett on North Main Street East near the Methodist Church. A new five room rock veneer cottage with bathroom closets concrete porches and modern conveniences will be built and offered for rent as one of the nicer homes in Comanche.
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Comanche
Jennie Garrett
Nabers Family Reunion Brings Century-Old Ties Back
At Lake Eanes Monday a Nabers family reunion drew 66 attendees including Cyril Grene and Eulalia Wells. The event featured entertainment from a self‑appointed committee, with monologues, songs, and the Nannie Bailey Show amid reminiscing among descendants of the late Joel Nabers.
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Cyril Grene
Eulalia Wells
Matilda McCollum
Nannie Bailey
L. E. Nabers
McFarland
California
B. C. Nabers
Rosebud
W. T. Nabers
Kaufman
R. V. Nabers
Pecos
T J. Nabers
Desdemona
Mamie Franklin
Lefors
L. A. Gleaton
Gustine
E. G. Wells
Blanket
Joel Nabers
J. B. Nabers
Murriell Nabers
San Angelo
Texan
Dudley Nabers
J. D. Nabers
Natalie Nabers
Brownwood
Fonvill Kelley
Pine Hill
Alabama
Hays Gleaton
J. H. Robinson
Mohon Weds Miss Shook in Stephenville Nuptials
John Travis Mohon of Comanche wed Miss Roberta Shook of Dallas in a brief romance that culminated Thursday night at the Stephenville Methodist parsonage. Rev. S. L. Culwell officiated with Ted Sullivan aiding. The couple will reside in Comanche.
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Stephenville
John Travis Mohon
Comanche
Roberta Shook
Dallas
S. L. Culwell
Ted
Mike) Sullivan
Mohon
John A. Mohon
Comanche High School
John
Wedding Shower Honors Treva Easley at Downing M E Church
Friends and relatives gathered at Downing M E Church Friday June 25 to honor Treva May Easley on her upcoming June 27 wedding to Jack Hendrix. Sixty five guests registered and a church program featured piano pieces, vocal selections, and a bride’s book.
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Comanche
de Leon
van Dyke
Downing
Methodist
Treva May Easley
Jack Hendrix
Faye Terrill
Margaret Grigsby
Christine Easley
Howard Kilpatrick
Frances Durhame
Elva Irby
Helen Grissom
Virginia Ruth
Ida Beth Grigsby
Marie Nell Grigsby
At Durham Residence Party Guests Inspect New Yard and Gardens
Misses and Charlotte Durham served punch during the games. After the events, guests enjoyed ice cream and cake and toured the splendid yard and flower gardens at the new Durham residence.
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Misses
Charlotte Durham
Durham
Ed Dudley Dies At Brownwood
Ed Dudley former Comanche County resident died at his Brownwood home on Sunday July 4 after illness. He owned a Democrat ranch and earlier ran a Democratic store. a prosperous influential figure in the area. He married Ruth Waldrop and was linked to Sutton Dudley and the Dudley Brothers. Funeral was held at 2 pm Monday from 808 Main Street with Rev. H G Scoggins officiating and burial in Democrat cemetery. He is survived by his wife, his father J H Dudley, two sisters Martha and J B Aldridge, plus numerous Dudley relatives.
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Ed Dudley
Comanche County
Brownwood
Mr. Dudley
Sutton Dudley
Dudley Brothers
Democrat
Ruth Waldrop
F. & M. Bank
Etta Roberson
Brownwood Bulletin
Reuben Edward Dudley
Main Street
Dudley
Comanche Mills County
Hope
Arkansas
J. H. Dudley
Ruth Waldrip
H. G. Scoggins
Democrat Cemetery
Gayle Dudley Tom Dudley
Eltas Dudley
Comanche
C. R. Dudley
Dudley Aldridge
Ed Curry
Pioneer
Martha Dudley
J. B. Aldridge
Life Sketch of W. D. Peterson from Texas Roots to Community Leader
W D Peterson born December 2 1870 in Cass County Texas moved with family to Hunt County then Comanche near Wilson and Gustine where he lived until he died May 16 1937. He married L P Peterson and left many children and siblings and was a Church of Christ member and a Mason in Gustine Texas.
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N. E. Palmer
W. D. Peterson
L.S
Susan Peterson
Cass County
Texas
Hunt County
Comanche County
Wilson
Gustine
L. P. Peterson
Linnie Anderson
Kansas City
Kansas
J. P Peterson
McCauley
Lee Peterson
Cora Baker
Hamlin
May Pettit
Tom Peterson
Lida Pettit
Walter Peterson
Pittsburgh
Della Dingler
Handley
Bessie Blue
Indian Gap
Lessie Morgan
Energy
Lucille Hobbs
Miriam Hawkins
Callie Briscoe
Cotula
Gussie Hayes
Mineral Wells
Sam Peterson
Jack County
C. R. Peterson
Lamkin
Lonnie Peterson
Jacksboro
Martin Peterson
Will
Church of Christ
Fleming Lodge No. 630
A. F
A. M. Gustine
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store Ad
Electrical supplies complete stock of rubber covered wire switches sockets outlets for home wiring. Also 6 volt globes available at Kilpatrick's Hardware Store.
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Kilpatrick’s
Car Crash Fatalities Reported In Brownwood
Mrs. Andrews died at the scene after a collision with a speeding unnamed driver. Her husband Thorp Andrews Jr. survived with severe injuries while Mrs Weatherby and the companion, Whitten, were hospitalized. Van Zandt was arrested hours later as the primary suspect.
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Annie Weatherby
Andrews
Brownwood
Higginbotham Funeral Home
Fort Worth
Robert
Stadium Drive
Whitten
Mr. Andrews
Medical Arts Hospital
Higginbotham
van Zandt
South Comanche
Wid Spivey
Emma Johnson
Thorp Andrews Jr
Ann Folk Andrews
Bryan Atchison
Breckenridge
Gold Fish Suggested To Fight Comanche Mosquitoes
Mayor John E Hoff urges residents to place gold fish in cisterns tanks and water containers to curb mosquitoes. He notes that simply pouring oil on water is an alternative but warns oil and fish should not mix in the same tank or pool.
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Comanche
John E. HoffeHoff
Hoff
Kilpatrick's Hardware Seeks Home Wiring Items Closeout
Complete stock of rubber covered wire switches sockets and related items for home wiring. Also electrical globes and a few electric fans offered at closing out prices. Miss Melba Cartwright of Lake visits her sister Ewell Arthur. Kilpatrick's Hard
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Melba Cartwright
Lake
Ewell Arthur
Kilpatrick's
Emerson Tric
Rev Waggoner Buys Farm Near Coman
Rev H E Waggoner completed a deal last week for a 50 acre farm near Comanche on Gustine road. The purchase, said to be about 2000 dollars, involves the Gerald Coker place once owned by Jake Fielder. Waggoner, son of E H Jones, recently moved to Comanche from Springs Oklahoma where he pastored seven years before health forced retirement.
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H. E. Waggoner
Gerald Coker
Jake Fielder
Comanche
Gustine Road
Waggoner
E. H. Jones
Springs
Oklahoma
the Baptist
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