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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

5

Watt Saunders Endorsed for District Attorney

A long list of Coryell County figures endorses Watt L. Saunders for district attorney. Letters from justice of the peace officials praise his diligence, fairness, and community service in Gatesville and Turnerville, with dated endorsements from July 1928.

Watt L. Saunders Watt Saunders Coryell County Texas F. DE Loach Justice of the Peace Pearl, Texas Gatesville Watt J. Saunders J. B. Taylor Justice Peace Saunders Mike) Robinson Billy Saunders Justice of Peace Mr. Saunders Eiven Walt Saunders J. A. Bellamy J. P Ben Hinson D.V.S W. M. Robinson H. PD. Crow Hardware Dixon D.F. Farquahar R. B. Allen

Political Advertisement Notice from Coryell County Texas

A certified copy lists names including Will Rutherford R G Dickie C W Rankin Merchant Jonesboro and Patteson Bros Ireland Texas. It is signed by J B Taylor Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Coryell County and bears a seal.

Will Rutherford R. G. Dickie C.W. Rankin Jonesboro Ber Ten Hinson P. C. Hensler J. C. Chrisman Gatesville Texas 1. F. Patteson Ireland Patteson Bros O. P. Patteson B. F. de Loach J. P Coryell County Jack Horn R. L. Sanders State of Texas Coryell J. B. Taylor Justice of the Peace Precinct No

Pupil Bauer Wanda Blevins Delivers Recital In Studio

Miss Wanda Blevins twelve year old gave a ten piece program from memory in a recital by Miss Callie Rose Maddox in her studio on Thursday July 12 at 5 oclock. About sixty guests attended as Blevins displayed a rare talent and promising career. The program included pieces by Haydn Beethoven Tschaikowsky C haminade and Koelling among others.

Wanda Blevins Callie Rose Maddox Miss Blevins Miss Maddox Oklahoma Haydn Beethoven Faust Geneee Tscharowsky Lange Reinhold Chaminade Erglemann Koelling

Baptist Church Annual Meeting Closes in Blanket

The Blanket Baptist Church annual meeting ends with Brother Busby of Carlton and Brother Darklist of Brownwood presiding. Six additions occur, one by letter and five by baptism. Attending baptismal services are Rev. S. D. Hurt Leroy Woolsey and Clat Robinson near Beattie. Local families from Brysonville Comanche Mt Valley Logan Gap share visits and weekend gatherings.

The Baptist Church Rock Church Brother Busby Carlton Bro Darklist Brownwood D. Hurt Leroy Woolsey Clat Robinson Near Beattie Rensoe Blackmon Brysonville Calvin’ Ross Wesley Hurt Comanche David Woolsey Roy Blackmon Alvie Blackmon Vera Woolsey J. W. Hurt Iva Mae Kennedy May Eric Sovay Mr. Sovay San Angelo Loyd Pounds Mt. Valley Alec Soucy Lorene Sibern Logan Gap Pansey Cox

McGuire Reunion Draws Large Attendance in Local Area

Grandbury pastors and area families gathered for the annual McGuire family reunion last Saturday, with many relatives traveling from Fort Worth San Saba Shallow Water and Sidney to attend. Visitors included Omer and Emma Tullos and Mr. and Mrs. Walton Byford, with other locals hosting relatives and participating in revival services and social events.

Raney Grandbury Freewill Wiley Brewer G. S. McDaniel Sipe Springs Omer Emma _ Tullos Fort Worth J. A. Tullos Bob Carver McGuire Walton Byford San Saba Emmett Russell F. M. Tiner G. E. Boynton Logan Gap J. W. Strong Robersonville Bill McGuire Shallow Water Texas John Stagner Tom Lacy Sidney Joe Jones Creek

Honoring the Meadows at Waco Bridge Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Meadows of Waco were honor guests as Dr. and Mrs. Cochran hosted an informal bridge night. Roses and dahlias adorned the room. Mrs. Allcorn and Mrs. John Chilton earned distinction scores for the ladies, while J. B. Allcorn and W. M. Durham led the gentlemen. A frozen salad course was served to two guests.

C. W. Meadows Waco Cochran Allcorn John Chilton J. B. Allcorn W. M. Durham

Comanche Bar Endorses Morrow for Re election

The Comanche County Bar endorses Honorable Wright C. Morrow for reelection as Presiding Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals. They praise his 11 years on the court and seven as presiding judge and urge voters to support his candidacy in the July 1928 Democratic Primary. Signed March 3, 1928 by local bar members.

Wright C. Morrow Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Morrow Comanche County Jerome P. Kearby G. E. Smith Oscar Ene Mark Callaway Y. W. Holmes Tom_ F. Reese A. B. Haworth Bob Mc Campbell R. A. Luker C. C. Hampton

Adlerika relief ad from drug store notice

Local drug store advertises Adlerika for gas relief and removal of waste from the system. Claims stomach comfort after first spoonful and promises improved sleep and meals. Cites Mrs. Glenn Butler testimonial and Wm. Reese Drug Co. as seller.

Adlerike Glenn Butler Adlerika Wm. Reese Drug Co

Rachel Hood Nuptials Tie Cross Roads and Comanche Families

Sunday afternoon at 66 p m Mrs Artis Hood of Cross Roads and Jean Rachel wed at Dr Forrest Maddox's home in Comanche. The bride, J G Hood's second daughter, recently graduated Sipe Springs High School. Groom is J A Rachel's youngest son of Sipe Springs. Bridal party included Dan Frazier Lorene La Roque Eva Hood and Jessie Hood. They plan to reside in Dallas.

Artis M. Hood Cross Roads Jean Rachel Forrest Maddox Comanche Rachel J. G. Hood Sipe Springs Dan Frazier Lorene la Roque Eva Jessie Hood Dallas

Elm Grove families visit relatives in nearby counties

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hurt and family of Indian Creek spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Payne. Mrs. J. Oolsey of Taylors Chapel stayed with her mother, Mrs. S. O. Hurt. Troy Mimms traveled to Dallas Tuesday. Mrs. George Buckmaster and children visited her mother in Comanche this week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Houck and family are visiting relatives in Williamson County.

W. H. Hurt Indian Creek B. M. Payne J. Oolsey Taylors Chapel S. O. Hurt Troy Mimms Dallas George Buckmaster Comanche Carl Houck Williamson County

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Evening Union Meeting

Pastor R J LaPrade invites participation in morning services at the church and Sunday evening union services at the tabernacle. He suggests possible sermon topics such as Doing Business for God or Business and Religion and asks for attendance this Sunday.

Tabernacle Methodist Church R. J. Laprade

Zelma Porter and Roy Blackmon Bride in Blanket Ceremony

Miss Zelma Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Porter married Roy Blackmon in Blanket officiated by Rev Epson. Blackmon son of Mr and Mrs T K Blackmon. They were raised in Blanket and will reside here.

Sunday School Class Picnic at Vandyke

Miss Vera Clarke entertained her Sunday School class of nine to twelve year olds and their mothers with a picnic near Vandyke Tuesday afternoon. The children played age appropriate games and ended the outing with a basket dinner before dusk.

Vera Clarke Vandyke

Local Notes From Stag Creek to Fort Worth

Miss Verlyn Cox and uncle Frank Cox visit relatives in Hamilton County. Grandma Ashinhurst returns from Luders to see her daughter Mrs Allie Wagner. Forest Chambers plans a new building project on the fate. Rev Stone of the Primitive Baptist church preached locally. Mrs R T Coker and son visit Mrs Clifton Filpo in Fort Worth Texas.

Verlyn Cox Frank Cox Hamilton County Grandma Ashinhurst Luders Allie Wagner Forest Chambers Stone R. T. Coker Clifton Filpo Fort Worth Texas

Honor for Miss Hicks and guests in Dallas

Miss Dudley Hicks of Comanche and Miss Katherine Graham of Oklahoma were honored at a morning bridge for four tables on Thursday at 10 30 preceded by luncheon at 1 00. Blue and yellow decorations featured yellow daisies and a blue crystal service at the luncheon.

Hicks Dudley Hicks Comanche Katherine Graham Oklahoma Martha Stark Rgaret Yarbrough Abbott Avenue Dallas Journal

First Methodist Church at Henryetta Oklahoma Featured in Comanche

A report notes the First Methodist church in Henryetta Oklahoma was discussed or featured in Comanche on Thursday. The item highlights local church activity and community involvement.

First Methodist Church Henryetta Oklahoma Comanche

Mrs Haynes Travels Through Lubbock En Route Home

Mrs. S. N. Haynes, summer school attendee at Texas Tech in Lubbock, was passing through Comanche on Thursday while returning home to Sidney.

S. N. Haynes Texas Tech Lubbock Comanche Sidney

Treasury offers new 3 1/2 percent 12-15 year bond

The Treasury announces a new 3 1/2 percent 12 15 year bond in exchange for Third Liberty Loan bonds. The new issue will begin July 16, 1928 with interest from that date. interest on surrendered Third Liberty Loan bonds will be paid through September 15, 1923.

Treasury Wees

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