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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1942

Page

3

Death Comes To Mrs Nellie Mull At Suez Home

Nellie Ross Mull wife of S L Mull died at their Suez area home on Tuesday afternoon after a yearlong illness. She was born December 1 1877 in Canton Mississippi and moved to Comanche County as a child. Funeral held at Van Dyke Baptist Church with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery. She was active in the Baptist Church and survived by husband four children three grandchildren and nephews as pallbearers and flower girls.

Nellie Ross Mull S. L. Mull Suez Mull Hd van Dyke Baptist Church Zion Hill Cemetery Jake Ross Comanche County Canton Miss de le S. L. Muir Mollie Mull Doyce Ernest Bob Mull The Baptist Church

Commissioner Seeks Reelects Term Renewal

Serving my first term as your Commissioner of Precinct Number One has been a privilege. In making the race for my second term I believe that my time should be given to the duties of this office and I must depend on our county newspaper to carry my statement to the public.

Comanche County Zens H. H

John W Hicks 82 Dies After Long Illness in Comanche

John W Hicks died at his Comanche home July 4 after a long illness. Funeral services were held July 5 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev J D Smoot officiating. He was born April 20 1860 in Georgia and lived in Comanche 65 years. Survivors include his wife Ollie Carter Hicks three sons Curby Lonnie Neely Hicks all of Comanche four daughters Mrs Jack Cuthbertson Mrs Roy Spivey Mrs Cecil Fannin of Rule and Mrs Ernest Hughes of O Briens three brothers Henry Lee and Mat Hicks. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

J. D. Smoot Comanche John W. Hicks Oakwood Cemetery Georgia J. J. Hicks Sarah Ann Redwine Ollie Carter Ciildren Curby Lonnie Neely Hicks Jack Cuthbertson Roy Spivey Cecil Fannin Rule Ernest Hughes O'Briens Henry, Lee Mat Hicks

Card of Thanks for John W. Hicks

The Hicks family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during the long illness and after the death of John W. Hicks. Thanks for deeds, sympathy, and floral offerings preserving their memory. Mrs. John W. Hicks and family.

John W. Hicks

Appreciation note for Mrs. D C Johnson family

The family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. D C Johnson. They thank Mr Harrold and son for help, those who contributed to flowers, and Miss Ione Lane for faithful support. May God's blessings rest on all.

D. C. Johnson

Mrs. Ruby Flinchum Claimed By Death

Funeral services were held at Oakwood Cemetery for Mrs. Ruby Flinchum 29 of Comanche who died Saturday. Rev. Gordon Barrett conducted and read a life sketch noting birth in 1913, marriage to Earl Flinchum, one son Bobbie Jo, and survivors including her mother Mrs. Mary Sanford, sister Stella Whitworth, and brother Charlie Sanford.

Oakwood Cemetery Ruby Flinchum Gordon Barrett Ruby (Sanford) Flinchum Brown County Comanche Earl Flinchum Fort Worth

Pension Meeting Here Saturday

The Comanche County Old Age Pension Association will meet in the District Court Room in Comanche at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Important matters to be reported and considered. All who have an interest should attend. The committee will meet an hour before the general meeting. Commissions may commend cooperation and welcome complaints at this meeting. O. H. Moore, Secty.

Comanche County Old Age Pension Association Comanche O. H. Moore Secty

Week End Guests and Local News Notes

Roch Garner and family hosted their week end guest Mrs. Frank Dunnam and family from Fort Worth. Miss Waldene Johnson had a tonsilectomy at Guy's Hospital recently. Quilting Club members and families enjoyed an ice cream party at Ernest Steele home Saturday night. Miss Je Lollar of San Angelo visited her cousin Miss Mary K. Butler. Jim Robertson's relatives visited Buster Hanson in a German hospital where he is confined with serious injuries from a car wreck. Jack Hanson works in Brownwood. Mrs. Leez Hamill of San Antonio visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robertson last week. W L Nowell of Big Spring visited their grandmother Mrs. J H Lloyd Sunday. Finish Brush of Fort Worth spent part of last week with sister Mrs. Hill Russell.

D. C. Garner Frank Dunnam Fort Worth Waldene Johnson Guy's Hospital Quilting Club Ernest Steele Je Lollar San Angelo Mary K. Butler Jock McGinnis Rosetta Buster Hanson Jack Hanson Brownwood Leez Hamill San Antonio Jim Robertson W. L. Nowell Big Spring J. H. Lloyd Finish Brush Hill Russell

University honors Bratton on summer honor roll

Mrs. A. T. Bratton formerly Capitola Robertson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L Robertson near Comanche is listed on the Texas University honor roll for the summer term. She majors in Health and Physical Education and will receive her bachelor's degree this summer.

A. T. Bratton Capitola Robertson L. Robertson Comanche Texas University

Notice to Primary Election Judges of All Boxes

The chairman of each voting box is responsible for holding the Primary Elections. Election material will be at the County Democratic Chairman's office in the courthouse ready for delivery by July 13 and must be called for by July 18. Call or send for supplies between these dates. W. D. Jenkins, Secty.

W. D. Jenkins Secty

Local Visitors and Summer Visits Across West Texas

Soda Springs residents host and visit relatives in Forsan Merkel Tye Ballinger and Lubbock. Families from Ballinger Merkel Clyde Sylvester Big Spring Almeda California join in weekend gatherings with local residents. Proximity to Comanche Fourth of July rodeo draws attendees.

Lockridge Seeks Second Term as County Judge

County Judge candidate Lockridge asks voters for re election detailing two main reasons for not campaigning hard this year the need to focus on county service and wartime resource limits. He touts past efficiency tax savings and fair judicial action while urging continued public support.

Lockridge

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