County Pioneer JBassett Fatally Burned in Lamkin Accident
J W Baggett longtime Comanche County pioneer dies after coal oil mishap at home near Lamkin reports by Mrs W L Hamilton. Uncle Bill Baggett suffered severe burns when coal oil ignited. his wife saved him with water, he died July 10 at Stephenville Hospital. Services held Tuesday at Siloam Cemetery. he leaves widow and four children. Baggett married Mary Hester Onstott in 1880 near Wilson. After early pioneer life he survived multiple Indian encounters and escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baggett
Comanche County
Lamkin
Stephenville
W. L. Hamilton
J. W. Bill Baggett
Bill
Stephenville Hospital
Uncle Bill
Siloam
Mary Hester Onstott
Wilson
Center
Hamilton County
Comanche County Banks Hold Steady Despite Bond Purchases
Four Banks report total deposits of 4 033 347 50, near the Dec 30 peak of 4 168 319 21. Comanche National and State National hold 2 417 085 28. De Leon F and M 1 381 672 66. Gustine First State 234 589 56. Loans total 849 474. postal savings at Comanche portal office reach 90 000, postmaster says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Comanche National
State National
F. & M. Bank of
de Leon
First State Bank of
Gustine
Lans
Comanche Potal
J. R. Eanes
Eanes
U. S
Vulcanizing And Recapping Tire Firm Opens Here
M. S. Gunn and W. N. Gleaton, former Comanche County residents, plan to open a tire vulcanizing and recapping shop Monday in the Panhandle Building on Highway 10 across from Comanche Implement Company. They promise modern equipment and can vulcanize or recapture any tire. They emphasize helping tires last longer for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Gunn
W. N. Gleaton
Comanche County
Panhandle
Highway 10
Comanche Implement Company
Mr. Gleaton
Two Boy Scouts Set Bond Sale Record Here
Scout Harvey Joe Durham Jr known as Bo and Donald Wyatt sold a total of 24 800 200 and two 50 bonds in a few hours on Saturday helping Comanche County approach the war bond quota. Durham is the son of one of the Durham brothers of Durham's Pecan and Peanut Co while Wyatt is the son of R W Wyatt Sr manager of Farmers Cheese and Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County
Harvey Joe Durham, Jr
Durham Brothers
Durham
Pecan & Peanut Co
Donald Wyatt
R. W. Wyatt
Farmers Cheese & Produce Co
Courtesy of Frank Ross Enables Late Letters at Station
Mayor W C House highlights a Santa Fe Railway courtesy that allows public letters dropped after 8 pm to be collected by Frank Ross and placed on night mail trains. The service, free of charge, operates from a box on a post outside the Santa Fe passenger station and is appreciated by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. House
Frank Ross
Santa Fe Railway Company
Santa Fe
Mr. Ross
Revival Preacher to Speak at Gustine Methodist Church
Rev. R. L. Bowman of Comanche will preach at Gustine Methodist Church Sunday at 11 15 a.m. Baadee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
R. L. Bowman
Comanche
Gustine Y Methodist Church
May couple of Sidney announce birth of daughter
Mr and Mrs Milton May of Sidney announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Kay at Gorman on July 3. The young lady weighed six pounds and both mother and daughter are reported to be doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton May
Sidney
Sandra Kay
Gorman
Death of Dr. G. W. Holmsley Remembers Pioneer County Physician
Dr. George William Holmsley of Comanche County died at his daughter Mrs. Charlie Hicks home in Newburg after illness. Funeral at South Leon Baptist Church Newbury conducted by Rev. E. N. Strother. Interment in Albin Cemetery. Survived by children Perry Ozona Larry Hicks Lewis all of Comanche with ten grandchildren. a son George Helmsley predeceased. He practiced in Ozona and Sonora before moving to ranching near Newburg on a 1500 acre farm. He attended the University of Texas Medical College Galveston and earned his M D. He was married to Hattie Hoover, who died about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Holmsley
Comanche County
Charlie L. Hicks
Newburg
Holmsley
South Leon Baptist Church
Newbury
E. N. Strother
Albin Cemetery
Sutton Dudley
Hollis Burton
Tom Helmsley
John Burton
Clarence Albin
Earl Seay
B. S. Holmsley
Eleanor Montgomery Holmsley
Bud" Holmsley
G. W. Holmsley
Medical College
University of Texas At
Galveston
Ozona
Sonora
Hattie Sedalia Hoover
Perry Holmsley
Larry Holmsley
C. L. Hicks
Lewis Holmsley
Comanche
George Helmsley
Ted Bonser
Bonser
Comanche Revival Plans Spiritual Advance at Presbyterian Church
Dr W B Gray will open a Spiritual Advance revival at the Comanche Presbyterian Church July 16 to 28 with daily services at 8 45 p m Carl Brumbelow choir director will lead song services The revival theme is Progress For the Christian Life A nonsectarian Daily Vacation Bible School accompanies the event July 17 to 28 for ages 4 to 12 Dorothy Abernathy directed the school from 9 to 1130 each morning Attendance is invited and expected to be strong
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gray
Comanche Presbyterian Church
Carl Brumbelow
Comanche
Gray
First Presbyterian Church
Brownwood
Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Abernathy
A Thank You From Your County Clerk
A deputy and county clerk expresses gratitude to friends and customers for political support and friendship over ten years. She notes happiness, education, and asks continued influence and support in upcoming elections while not campaigning under current circumstances. Claudi a Fisher signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Fisher
Thirty Five Comanche Scouts Headed for Camp Billie Gibbons
Thirty five Boy Scouts from Comanche rode to Camp Billie Gibbons on July 9 for two weeks of hiking swimming and camping at Brady Creek and the San Saba River. The troop, the largest in eight counties, has doubled in size and aims for Eagle Scout. Visitors Day is July 16 with many boys returning on that date or after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Billie Gibbons
Brady Creek
San Saba River
Richland Springs
Brady
Gibbons Ranch
Boy Scouts of
Eagle Scout
Clarence Biggs
Sid Burton
Earl May
Sutton Dudley
Carl Brumbelow
Wayne Evridie
Jack Cato
Bobby Shall
Charles Lane Dudley
Ce Samuels
Jackie Freeman
Jack Riley
Jess Guthrie
Dudley Massingill
Dan Massingill
Pepper Vineyard
David Slider
Ross Ligon
Roy Brannan, Jr
Bill Dudley
Jerry Tucker
Ocell Ormsby
Dale Biggs
Harold Pate
Gene Arthur
Wayne May
Lindy Moore
Chester Renfro
Marvin Brooks
John Lacy
Bob Roberts
Jack Gore
Bo Durham
Dick Armstrong
John D. Boswell
Bill Wilkerson
Preston Williams
Garland Phifer
Lion Officers And Committees Are Announced
Lion President H H Lockridge announces the Lions Club committees for the year. Board of Directors includes H H Lockridge Frank Ray Roy J Peace W Z Compton Roy Brannan and Porter Franks. Other panels list L R Smallwood E L Pierson Charlie Marshall and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiland Fagan
R. W. Brannan
A. P. Cox
W. H. Thate
Joe Tupin
Calvin Helcomb
Political Rally At Rucker Next Thursday Night
An announcement says a political rally is set for next Thursday at Rucker starting 8 30 pm. State district county and precinct candidates are invited to speak and a State office candidate has promised to attend. Music will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rucker
Masters and wife convey Lot in Walcott Second Addition
I. D. Masters and wife transfer part of Block 205 Walcott Second Addition in the City of Comanche to R. M. McGinnis for a consideration of 1750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Masters
R. M. McGinnis
Walcott Second Addition
City of
Comanche
Tent Revival to Be Held on High School Campus
Art Wright, an ex-drunkard, will conduct a tent revival on the high school campus starting Sunday. Rev. E. G Gregory Jr of the First Baptist Church of Comanche wrote the meeting details, appearing elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wright
E. G Gregory
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Revival Opens with Ex-Drunkard Speaker in County Meeting
Art Wright of Muskogee Oklahoma, a lay evangelist for twelve years, brings a moving testimony after 193 meetings across several states. He speaks Monday night and preaches at First Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Aimed at men, the event invites all to join the county revival July 16 23 with a focus on lay church work and stirring hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wright
Muskogee
Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
Fifty-one 4-H Clubbers Attend Comanche Encampment
Fifty-one 4 H Club boys from Comanche County attended a three day district encampment at Lake Brownwood this week. County Agent Calvin Holcomb left the event on the first day due to his wife's serious illness and major operation in a German hospital. Local leaders Roddy Bean Pettit Joe B Lee Hasse and Dean McEwin Comanche attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Lake Brownwood
Calvin Holcomb
Thomases announce birth of Lina Lou in Brownwood
Mr and Mrs A C Thomas of Comanche announce the birth of a daughter Lina Lou at Medical Arts Hospital Brownwood on July 5. The newborn weighed five pounds at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Thomas
Comanche
Lina Lou
Medical Arts Hospital
Brownwood
Camp Bowie Band To Attend Bond Auction In Comanche County
The Camp Bowie Military Band will perform at a bond auction in Comanche County to raise funds for war bonds. The event features rare items for bond buyers and urges residents to donate livestock and goods to push the county over its $460,000 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bowie
Charlie Marshall
Comanche County
Miss Huett Weds Corporal Patterson
Miss Eunice Ann Huett daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Huett of Comanche became the bride of Cpl. Roswell R. Patterson of Houston on June 12 at 8 30 p.m. in First Baptist Church Houston. The groom is stationed at Camp Pickett Va. and a graduate of the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Ann Huett
William H. Huett
Comanche
Cpl
Roswell R. Patterson
Houston
First Baptist Church
R. C. McGlamery
J. M. Patterson
F. M. Patterson
Mrs. Patterson
Comanche High School
War Emergency Pipelines, Inc
If& Oil Company
Cpl. Patterson
University of Texas
Patterson
Camp Pickett
Mrs Calvin Holcomb Undergoes Emergency Operation
Mrs Calvin Holcomb wife of County Agent Calvin Holcomb of Comanche underwent an emergency operation Monday afternoon at Iman hospital. She is reported to be doing nicely now by attending physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Holcon
Calvin Holcomb
Comanche
Iman Hospital
Hole
Ballot Boxes Ready for Distribution in Comanche County
R. L. Lane, chair of the Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee, says ballot boxes and election supplies are at the courthouse and ready for precinct chairmen. If not delivered, local chairmen should come in Saturday or another convenient day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Lane
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Lane
Also Mentioned on This Page
JW. Bassett
Jack Wheat
Baadee
Mrs. May OF
Clert
T. Arthur Sproles
May Baptist Church
Sidney Baptist Church
Scout
Lion
E. G. Gregory, Jr
Maudine McMillan
Sarrah Easley
Sarrah Easley Edwards
Miss
Don Howington
Rosamond Higgs
Thomas A. Higgs
Colt
Arkansas
Frank Howington
Connor Morehead
Little Rock
Madelyn Richards
Glen W. Bloom
Columbus
Ohio
Howington
Forrest City High School
Sigma Delta Chi Sorority
Army
Eastern Flying Training Command
Newport Army Air Base
Newport
War Finance Committee
Knox County
Concho
E. S. Fagan
Drive
Miss Huett
Corporal Patterson
New Majestic
Don
Barry
California
Joan Fontaine
Orson Wells
Vive Johan
Johnny
Andrew Sisters
Cary Grant
John Garfield
Tokyo
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