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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1938

Page

8

Protracted Meeting and Local Political Ad Noted

Mrs M S Smart of Hazel Dell and Mrs Daisy McCoy spent Tuesday together. Mr and Mrs Stuteville were visitors and the Stutevilles and Moores joined Mrs C L McCamey at her home. A protracted meeting begins Friday night July 29. Vote for I M Davis for Treasurer. Robertson County was named for Sterling C Robertson the empresario.

M. S. Smart Hazel Dell Daisy McCoy Stuteville Neiaae

John Wood Urged for Railroad Commission Seat

A political ad extols John Wood of Texas as senior Highway Commissioner, praising his five and a half years on the board and his role in obtaining funds for Comanche County. It urges Texas voters to elect him to the Railroad Commission, noting his loyalty and record and urging support from the county.

S of Texas Lones R. L. Bobbitt San Antonio Harry Hines Wichita Falls John Wood Austin Highway Commission Moody, Sterling Comanche County Highway Department People of Texas Railroad Commission of Texas Comanche H. Burks

Butler Completes New Home Here

A new four room frame house in the northeastern part of town belonging to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Butler was completed this week. The house was built by Albert Ruth. It is located on the old Joe Wagner lot directly in front of the A. A. Hensler home. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Helmsley and children and Claude Dunlap of El Paso and Miss Billie Gunn of San Francisco are visiting Mrs. Lee Campbell and Mrs. R. H. Moore in Comanche.

J. W. Butler Albert Ruth Joe Wagner A. A. Hensler F. M. Helmsley Claude Dunlap el Paso Billie Gunn San Francisco Lee Campbell R. H. Moore Comanche

Pleasant social notes and politick rally report

Earlean Hatley hosted a Saturday night party for local youths. Attendees joined a Power Reunion at Uncle Jim Power's Taylor Chapel home. West Texas visitors Mrs. Earl Norwood and Mrs. Estus Sledge with families visited Mrs. Horace Smith. Boise City Oklahoma visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gressett stayed with Mrs. F A Jones. The Mt. Pleasant Quartet Frank Power R J Seale and Tom Fagan with Bill Elliott sang at Center City for Frank Howington's bid for state representative.

Earlean Hatley Power Jim” Power Taylor Chapel Earl Norwood Estus Sledge West Texas Horace Smith Bob Gressett Boise City Oklahoma F. A. Jones Mt. Pleasant Frank Power R. J. Sealeyd Jones Tom Fagan Bill Elliott Center City Frank Howington

Reelect C. V. Terrell for Texas Railroad Commissioner

A public endorsement by JAP Arnold and JOe Edison urges Texas voters to return C. V. Terrell to the Railroad Commission. They praise his fairness, foresight, and protection of travelers, freight users, and natural resources, claiming he stabilized industries and served the public well.

Ju Ce. V. Terrell Texas Judge Terrell Railroad Commission C. V. Terrell

Community Notes From Local Residents Visiters and Gatherings

Miss Linnie Mae Parson and Billie Jane Eoff visited De Leon last week as guests of Miss Jerry Lacy. J. P. Plant and daughter Dura of Conway Arkansas visited Mrs. Joe W. Dabney’s family Tuesday and Wednesday. Olaf Hall and Calvert family spent the weekend with relatives. T. M. McCulley’s family also present. Metho dist Church youths enjoyed a Lake Eanes social and picnic under chaperones. W. F. and Heber Moore families visited De Leon recently. Mrs. Lee Stewart hosted the W M Society at her rural home with a missionary program led by Mrs. Chas Cobb and a refreshment plate for fourteen residents. Mrs. Stewart was assisted by daughter Mrs. John Entrikin and granddaughter Miss Jean Marie Entrikin of Shreveport Louisiana.

Linnie Mae Parson Billie Jane Eoff de Leon Jerry Lacy J. P. Plant Dura Conway Arkansas Joe W. Dabney Olaf Hall Calvert T. M. McCuley Methodist Church Stewart John Entrikin Jean Marie Entrikin Shreveport

Hallford Family Visits and Regional Social Notes

Zephyr Rev. and Mrs Johnnie Hallford and son return home to Crews after visiting their families in town. The article lists multiple local residents traveling to California and Michigan, church meetings, W M S activities, and a major operation at Scott and White Hospital. A fire destroyed Modie Glass's barn on Friday night.

Johnnie Hallford and Crews J. H. Hallford A. J. Baker M. L. Smith Wilson Driskill Brawley Calif J. T. Cauthen Alec Edwards, Jr John Petty Austin Edwards Lollie Baker Dorothy Nell M. Newman Rehoboth Brownwood J. W.joiner Scott and White Hospital Temple Home Demonstration Club Michigan New York Canada Washington, D. C Mississippi North South Dakota Truman Carr Denton Modie Glass

Summer Work for Stag Creek Men at Keene Factories

Dwight James and Quinton Jaynes will work in Keene factories this summer. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Cloud and Mrs. Chandler of San Angelo with Avery Moore family. Dave Boyd honored at birthday dinner July 12 with music by Mervin Coker and Darvin Osbourne.

Dwight James Quinton Jaynes Keene W. B. Cloud Chandler San Angelo Avery Moore Dave Boyd Mervin Coker Darvin Osbourne Cordie Collier Waco Collie Miller Ballinger

Harmony Rose Roberson Visits Cotton Grove Kin

Harmony Mrs. Rose Roberson of Cotton Grove visits daughter Mrs. A W Wilhelm. Marion Wetzel and J K Wilhelm visit Aubrey Wilhelm at Brownwood Friday. Rev. Nelson conducts annual meeting this week. Mrs. T M Edwards of Comanche weekends with son Z T Edwards family. Mr and Mrs Jack Daniels of Waco spend Sunday with A W Wilhelm and family. Mrs Lillie Boen of Waco spends Saturday night with sister Mrs O B Philips. Mrs M E and Miss Rena Owen visit J F Wilhelm Sunday. O B Phillips and family and Mr and Mrs T A McDonald of Cotton Grove visit Carl Thomas and family. Mr and Mrs T O Rogers of Mercer Gap spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Zim Rogers.

Rose Roberson Cotton Grove A. W. Wilhelm Marion Wetzel J. K. Wilhelm Aubrey Wilhelm Brownwood Nelson T. M. Edwards Comanche Z. T. Edwards Jack Daniels Waco Lillie Boen O. B. Philps M. E Rena Owen J. F. Wilhelm O. B. Phillips T. A. McDonald Carl Thomas T. O. Rogers Mercer Gap Zim Rogers

Prescott Campaign Speech Promotes School Support

Prescott, representative from Brown and Coleman Counties, spoke Saturday urging support for his candidacy for State Senate. He criticised rivals Whory and F. bs aang, urged liberal backing for schools and the old age pension fund, and addressed farmers, teachers, and small business people.

Prescott Brown and Coleman Coun Cam Wh Ory F. Bs Aang Prec Fen Bean Eest Old Age Pension Fund

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hicks’ Fruits N. E Joe Hicks I. M. Davis Robertson County Sterling C. Robertson Lewis Cunningham Thomas B. Gaines Univer Sity Ben Wilhelm Butler Mr. Pleasant Jap Arnold Joe Edison Pia Zephyr Ed Ligon Stag Creek I. M. Davis County Durham Bros J. A Ambrose] Burt Joe Marshall Zanette Lane
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