Cross Roads Store and Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Melissia Taylor spends the week in Waco Gay Irene and Billy Harold Moore visit their grandmother in Iraan Mrs Artis Rachel and her little son return from a German hospital Mother and son are recovering Mr and Mrs Harlie Owen visit his parents W Y Owen Thurston LaRoque and Larry of May visit Russell Cheatham stays with grandmother Ellen Russell Rodney Butler visits Brownwood John and Mrs Jones near finishing their new home Pvt Ely J Jones on furlough Cpl Belton May on furlough visiting relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissia Taylor
Waco Gay
Irene
Billy Harold Moore
Iraan
Moore
Artis Rachel
Litle
Harlie Owen
W. Y. Owen
Thurston LaRoque
Larry
May
Russell
Cheatham
Ellen Russell
Rodney Butler
Brownwood
John Jones
Pvt
Ely J. Jones
Cpl
Belton May
Gustine Par-Teen Club Party Honors Members
A June 14 gathering at Mrs. Eva Compton’s home for the Gustine Par-Teen Club featured a quiz contest with fortune-telling booth passes as prizes, table games, refreshments for 33 guests, and assistance from Mrs. Hickman Mrs. Joy Young and Miss Elia Mae Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Eva Compton
Harold Barnett
Posey June Hayes
Wayland van Winkle
Billie Marie Hatley
Joyce McCullough
Bill Miller
Marilyn Miller
Dessie Wright
Steve Starkie
Rita Jo Starkie
Winnie Mae Adams
Elbert Lynn Adams
Jo Wayne Allen
Nelda Holland
Juanita Cox
Preston Cox
Howard Cooper
Jimmy Reece
Bruce Chambers
Frankie Allen
Betty Jane Gleaton
Lena Fane Manning
Vaudene McDonald
Julia McDonald
David Franks
Rayford Miller
John
Paratrooper Letter From Philippines Homeward Hopeful
Pfc. Hubert Adams of the 11th Airborne Division writes his parents Mr and Mrs Ww Adams of Sipe Springs that he is well and back with his outfit in the Philippines He notes receiving 81 letters and mentions Arthur’s return to the States The letter, dated June 17 1945, reflects wartime family updates and hometown ties Mrs W Clack and her son Stan ley of Odessa visit her parents Mr and Mrs J R Biss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Hubert Adams
11Th Airborne Division
Philippines
Adams
Sipe Springs
Eerie
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Visits
Wilson Rev Roger Smith filled his ap pointment here Sunday afternoon. Linda Sue and Peesy Joy Turney visit their uncle Troy Turney and family. Madison Box of the USN arrived Saturday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Box. Mrs Mary Stephens of Bangs and Mrs Rhoda Sheppard of Little Rock Ark visited their brother F A Munselle from Thursday to Saturday. Melvin Kerley visited Woodroe Springer Sunday. Mrs Bill Barrett visited Mrs Ollie Coltzer Saturday. Mrs V G Ditmore visiting daughters at Brownwood. Mrs Dell Pine of Carlton attended church Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clifford Turnbow visited his parents Mr and Mrs Turnbow of Hazel Dell Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Kerley and Mrs Leta Gilbreath and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence Starnes Sunday. Shirley Frances Higginbotham of Dublin visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Odell Woods and children visited Mr and Mrs E C Woods Sunday. F A Munselle made a business trip to Comanche Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Smith
Linda Sue
Peesy Joy Turney
Troy Turney
Madison Box
USN
John Box
Mary Stephens
Bangs
Rhoda Sheppard
Little Rock
Ark
F. A. Munselle
Melvin Kerley
Woodroe Springer
Bill Barrett
Ollie Coltzer
V. G. Ditmore
Brownwood
Dell Pine
Carlton
Clifford Turnbow
A Turnbow
Hazel Dell
Will Kerley
Leta Gilbreath
Lawrence Starnes
Shirley Frances Higginbotham
Dublin
Odell Woods
E. C. Woods
Comanche
Local residents visit and travel notes from area
Indian Creek residents and relatives from Santa Anna San Angelo Hico and Beverly Hills California gathered on business and for family visits. Attendees included Felix Williams Viola Stewart Gerald Langley and others with social events at Harmony Comanche Mt Pleasant and Beverly Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mayfield
Santa Anna
Fred Muse
San Angelo
Ireece Carmichael
Hico
Felix Williams
Viola Stewart
Harmony
Gerald Langley
Elmer Day
Comanche
Brady York
Merlin York
Jerry Houck
Gerald
Hackie Langley
Mt. Pleasant
Dinner Honors Homecoming Soldier McGlothlin
On Sunday July 1 Mr and Mrs W R McGlothlin Eneray hosted a birthday dinner for their son Cpl Wm R McGlothlin who is home on furlough from Italy and Corsica after ten months overseas. Attending were the McGlothlin children, Mr and Mrs Francis Knight and children of Goldthwaite, Earl Calcote and baby of Hamilton, Cpl and Mrs William R McGlothlin and baby of Evant, and June McGlothlin of Energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. MceGlothlin
Eneray
Cpl
Wm. R. McGlothlin
Cpl. McGlothlin
Italy
Corsica
McGlothlin
Francis Knight
Goldthwaite
Earl Calcote
Hamilton
William R. McGlothlin
Evant
June McGlothlin
Energy
Shoe and Gasoline Rationing Calendar Update
The OPA confirms no cancellation plans for rationing stamps. Shoes-Book stamps 1 2 3 remain valid with new val id August 1. Gasoline coupons 16 A six gallons each through Sept 21 and B 7 B 8 C 7 C 8 five gallons each stay in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Acknowledgments for Support After Loss of Home
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hall and children thank friends, neighbors, and the Board Church community for sympathy and acts of kindness after losing their home. They praise Jessie Watson Grady Harkins and the Board Church people, noting the Pettit Church shower as a blessing and praying for blessings on all. Mrs. Bud Bolton has returned to California after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit Church
Jessie Watson
Grady Harkins
Board Church
Harvey Hall
Local residents and visitors noted in Sunday postings
Roch Rev E G Gregory Jr of Comanche conducted a regular appointment here with his brother Grover. Mrs J F E Steele visited Fort Worth with her son and family. Pvt Jock McGinnis of Shepard Field visited with his wife and family. Mrs Dallas Brush of Brady toured her relatives in Comanche. Mr and Mrs R G Murdock and family from Monahans visited their Rees relatives. Robert Howard and son from Downing spent Sunday with Kinnard family. Tech Sgt Eddie Pedley of Brownwood stayed with Steele relatives. S F Kinnard Sr recently returned from Fort Worth Methodist Hospital and is recovering. J D Stephens attended a birthday dinner at Lake Eanes for Nath Whitfield. Mrs Travis Dunn and children with Garland King of Homun La visited Earl King’s family. Mrs J D Stephens, formerly in Tulsa, is improving and plans to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Gregory, Jr
Comanche
Grover Gregory
J. FE. Steele
Fort Worth
Comer Steele
Jock McGinnis
Sheppard Field
Dallas Brush
Brady
C. A. Rees
Charlene
R. G. Murdock
Monahans
R. O. Gray
Robert Howard
Downing
S. F. Kinnard
Tech
Eddie Piedley
Brownwood
J. E. Steele
S. F. Kinnard, Sr
Methodist
J.D. Stephens
Lake Eanes
Nath Whitfield
Travis Dunn
Garland King
Homun
Earl King
J. D. Stephens
Stille Hildreth Sanitarium
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Plum exhibits wow Comanche crowds at Wickston variety
Virgil Parsons manager of Wolfe Nursery Farm in the Indian Creek community traveled to Comanche last week to exhibit large Wickston plums described as big as ordinary peaches and praised for their delicious flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Parsons
Wolfe Nursery
Indian Creek
Comanche
Alka-Seltzer Promotes Quick Relief for Pain and Indigestion
An advertisement touts Alka-Seltzer as a pleasant to take pain reliever and alkalizing tablet effective against headache muscular pains and indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. Large bottle 60 cents small 30 cents and the item available at soda fountains.
Miss Annabelle Hornsby Named to Dean’s List
Miss Annabelle Hornsby senior daughter of Mr and Mrs M D Hornsby of Rt Comanche has been named to the dean's list for the first semester of the 1945 summer session at North Texas State College Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Hornsby
M. D. Hornsby
Rt. 1
Comanche
North Texas State College
Denton
Gratitude for Funeral Support for W A Frazier
Mrs. W A Frazier and children thank all who brought food and flowers for the funeral of Mr. W A Frazier who died July 1. May God be with you all. Also notes of family visits and travel abroad include Miss Helen Slider visiting home from Houston and Mr and Mrs J W Griffin of Covington La visiting Mrs Katie Jones, with others planning trips to Goldthwaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Frazier
Helen Slider
Houston
W. H. Slider
J. W. Griffin
Covington
Katie Jones
D. E. Willis
Goldthwaite
Citation by Publication for Divorce in Comanche County
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to Carl Ball in Comanche County to appear before the 52nd Judicial District Court by August 6 1945 to answer Belvin Bail s Petition for divorce filed June 21 1945 in case 8920. The officer must execute and return as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Carl Ball
District Court
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
Tiff
Carl
Visit in Lloyd Home on July Fourth Guests
Visit in the Lloyd home for the fourth of July included Mr and Mrs Horace C Smith Betty and Patsy of San Diego California Mr and Mrs Bernay Leach Co B and Jan of San Diego California Mr and Mrs Earl Norwood of Ranger Mrs R M McGinnis and Melba Jean Mr and Mrs W H Lloyd and children of Blanket Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGinnis son and Glenda Jean Duffy of Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
J. H. Lloyd
Horace C. Smith
Betty
Patsy
San Diego
California
Bernay Leach
Jan
Earl — "Eeee Norwood
Ranger
R. M. McGinnis
Melba Jean
W. H. Lloyd
Blanket
Lloyd McGinnis
Glenda Jean Duffy
Garland
Fort Worth Visitors Headed Home After Weekend Keeps
Mr and Mrs Chester Brown of Fort Worth visited her parents Mr and Mrs Rob Steward over the weekend. Mitchell Davis former County Treasurer and family from O Donnell visited relatives and canned fruit. Rev R B Hooper pastor of First Methodist Church left Monday for a trip to San Antonio and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Brown
Fort Worth
Rob Steward
Mitchell Davis
O'Donnell
Daveis
R. B. Hooper
First Methodist Church
San Antonio
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Cross Roads
PAR
Arthur
States
Hubert
W. &. Clack
Stanley
Odessa
J. R. Biss
Mount Fpaale
Lydia
Pink
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kilmer
Sy E. Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Craggista
Fach
Sutton Dudley
Wilson
Wallie Westmore
Ann
Beverly Hills
D. Charlies Clarke
C. P. St. Clair
Sgt
WM. R. McEglothlin
Bud Bolton
Riley
FT. Worth
Alka-Seltzer
Dria
Charles Carter
Adleriha
Durham’s
Pharmacy Service Drug Store
Geo. T. Blackwell
Blackwell Sanitariem Gorman
Teras
E. E. Blackwood
Blackwood Clinic
Central Ave
Res
Dudney
Greene & Waring
Greene
Waring
C. A. Greene
Joan D. Waring, JR
J. N. Chastain
Dias
Brownwood, Texas
Y.W. Holmes
Comanche National Bank Building
U. S
Erery
J. C. Gaddy
Brownwood Rendering Co
Cannes
Cardus
Texas Power & Light Company
Butane Agency
de Leon
Servel Electrolux
THOR
The
Butane Co
Comanche P.O
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