Weathered routines mark Gum Springs social week
The July report notes hot dry weather and gatherings around Gum Springs. Families from De Leon, Robersonville, and Comanche visited relatives and attended church and singing events. Visitors include Aunt Mat Kerley, Aunt Mandy Kerley, Mrs. Myrtle Sollie, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gum Springs
Dad Sollie
de Leon
Sollie
Mat Kerley
Pagana Roberson
Robersonville
John Herring
Mandy Kerley
Jack Everett
Tom Marshall
Charlie Marshall
Walter Cottrell
Arbor Springs
Buford Kerley
Watermelon Industry Gains Foothold in De Leon County
Mr. A. L. Jenkins visited the city to report progress in the northern De Leon County watermelon industry. He noted substantial headway this season and predicted further development next year due to a new organization and improved production and marketing knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Jenkins
de Leon
Snow Liniment advertised for insect bite swelling
Ballard's Snow Liniment is promoted to counteract venom and ease irritation from insect bites. Available in three sizes 30c 0c and 1.20 dollars per bottle sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Social Items Highlight Local Marriages and Club News
Mrs Merle Jenkins wed Miss Hattie Hanna of Denison on May 20. Denison teacher Miss Hanna’s year noted. Enola Garnett married Carl Nabors on July 9 at her parents home with Rector John Powers officiating. Alma Roberson wed Julian Williams in Dallas at the Grace Methodist Parsonage with a later Dallas home. Socials at the As You Like It and Why Not clubs feature high scores and gifts. Fire Chief Bob Graham married Lillie Graham of Hebron. the porch project at the fire station noted plus a dining room addition. Birthday celebrations for Ruth Harris and Elizabeth Bennett, plus an At Home for Mrs Mollie Godbold’s mother’s 71st birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Jenkins
Hattie Sue Hanna
Denison
Hattie
Jenkins
W. C. Jenkins
Our City
Enola Garnett
W. L. Garnett
Carl M. Nabors
John Powers
Brownwood
Episcopal Church
Janice Goodson
Berta Goodson
Gayle Cox
Nathalie Nabors
Herbert Goodson, Jr
Wright Wilson
Jim Nabors
133Rd B Battalion
Nabors Auto Supply Co
San Angelo
Garnett
J.D. Nabors
J. B Chilton
I. M. Cochran
J. D. Slack
Herbert Goodson
J. BR. Chilton, Jr
Jeffie Thomas
Christine Donaho
Alice Brightman
Johnsie Cunningham
Nabors
Allen St
Texas
Alma Roberson
Julian F. Williams
Dallas
Grace Methodist Church
Bradford
Alma
Will Roberson
Williams
Tennessee Dairy Farm
Comanche
Galveston
Bob Graham
Hamilton
Lillie Graham
Hebron
Lillie
Mra &. J. Graham
Mollie E. Godbold
Notable Local Social Roundup of Comanche and Nearby
A busy social circuit features Frank Ross at a Fort Worth ball game Sunday while Ranger visitor Donald Houghton tours Comanche. Many relatives and friends travel between Brownwood Stephenville Dallas and beyond visiting kin and attending events across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ross
Fort Worth
Donald Houghton of
Ranger
Comanche
C. Smythe
Superion Refining Co
Bridgeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burks Mercantile Co
Myrtle Sollie
W. E. Kerley
A. E. Hampton
Bob Haynes
Walter E. Lowe
Velda Ruth Morris
Elizabeth Cameron
City
Palm Beach
Ay, By
Leonard Cobb
Karl Tate
Thadberg Apartments
George Simmons
J. B. Chilton
J. B. Chilton,Sr
Chuck McCollum
Rex Parker
W. D. Lane
Aubrey Findley
Henry Moore
5. J. Hicks
South
Main Street
Dudley Hicks
Fred Oberthier
Stamford
Harry Slack
Gallup
N. M
Henry Loot
L. Odell
Moat
Barna Riley
Why Not Club
North Main Street
Mable Carpenter
Norma S‘erdevant
R. H. Moore
L. B. Thomas
T. R. Homaley
J. R. Ritter
W. G. Dingus
E. R. Gibson
Throckmorton
Elzora Cunningham
Ann Palmer
Ada Harvey
Ruth Harris
Elizabeth
W. F. Bennett
Thelma McDonald
Eloise Bennett
Janetha Dale Kearby
Mary Holmes
Marion Lucile Donaho
Sara Beth
Louise Hall
Stella
Murt Sullivan, Jr
Kathrine Green
Jeffie B. Queen
J. H. Huff
Hamilton Drag Co
Richard Shelton
Stephenville
P. Smith
Son Nelson
A. F E. Firmin
Graham
Lon L. Smith
Bobby Lon of
Cisco
Mrs. J. \. Palmer
Miss Bird Cardile
Groesbeck
Alma Grainger
A.M. Tovelace
St. Louis
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Minta Chandler
Desdemona
T. J. Homsley
Nele Bill Ford
Austin
G. A. Dodson
D. Whitworth
Southern Railway System
A. C. Northcatt
Lucille
Mra A. J. Blevina
Tayah
Anna Sewell
Majestic
Charlie Nabors
Beauna McGuire
John McGuire and
Downing
Norwell
Ohio
Fr. C. Hayes
U. S Naval Station
Gloucester
Mase
New York City
W. B. Hayes
Calhoun
Kirchman
Dan Ford
Waco
Bob Drake
Bob F
Denton
Charley Drake
Katherine
Frances
Houston
San Antonio
Norma Sturdevant
Dublin
A. B. Queen
Arlington
R. W. Scurry
Lonnie
Corpus Christi
Henry Lott
Baby
Giria
Alma Blake
Alice June
Gallup, N. M
Leverett Little
Sipe Springs
G. L. Womble
Amelia Scott
Brother White
Gustine
R. C. Bailey
C. Klingman
San Saba
FE. R. Gibson
Armstrong Coz
Willis Johnson
Jack Gordon
Bryan
T. R. Homsley
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