Local visitors and family mentions in Fort Worth area
Mrs. Charles Wetzel and son Edwin from Fort Worth visit Komanche this week with Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkerson. Mrs. W. B. Lee of Snyder visits Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lee. Mrs. Elia Ligon of Eastland with J. A. Lee and family last week. Hulon Hughes visits Waco last week. Karl Jack Carter of Brownwood visits over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jack Barret of Fort Worth visit home folks over the week-end. Albert Barnes and Vanceil Briscoe spend weekend in San Angelo with Billie Barnes returning home. Mrs. H. W. Hughes spends last week with Miss Alene Clark of Waco. their son Jon to a German hospital Friday for tonsil removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wetzel
Edwin
Fort Worth
Comanche
James Wilerson
W. B. Lee
Snyder ‘S
J. A. Lee
Elia Ligon
Eastland Coe
Hulon Hughes
Waco
Karl Shock
Karl Jack Carter
Brownwood
Walter Jack Barret
Albert Barnes
Vanceil Briscoe
San Angelo
Billie
Barnes
H. W. Hughes
Alene Clark
Jon
The Chief enters sixth year 1873 founding history
The Chief marks its sixth year since founding by G A Beeman on August 30 1873 with early printing in Austin and Georgetown. The paper bills itself as West Texas oldest, amid debate with Stephenville Empire Tribune, and notes its north western placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Beeman
Theate GA. Beeman
Austin
Beeman
Georgetown
West Texas
Stephenville
Texas
James Buchanan
Mr. Beeman
W. T. Lambdin
J. W. Hill
Sam P. Ford
Hill
N. R. Lindsey
Hill and Fields
L. B. Russell
William A. Fields
Mr. Russell
Joe Hill
Russell
Stephens
Armstrong
Sam Vernon
McDonald and Switzer
Frank Vernon
Sipe Springs
Sidney J. Thomas
Vernon
Sid Thomas
E. E. Anthony
Thomas
Comanche Publishing Company
George Boynton
Tom J. Cunningham
Oscar Callaway
Grady Callaway
D. K. Doyle
W. H. Carpenter
J. C. Wilkerson
Associated In
James Wilkerson
Jaude George
John Carpenter
Bob Carpenter
Frank Dunn
Craig Barrett
Claude George
Boo Carpenter
Albany
Comanche
University of Texas
Dad” Oliphant
New Residence for C J Reynolds Begun
Work starts this week on a new English bungalow style residence for Mr and Mrs C J Reynolds. The house will be built on the lot west of their current home, across from Sam Switzer's property. It will feature a stepped shingle roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Reynolds
Sam Switzer
Gustine Board of Equalization Sets 1941 Tax Valuations
The Gustine Independent School District Board of Equalization will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday July 29 1941 in the First State Bank Building Gustine Texas to determine fix and equalize values of all taxable property in Gustine ISD for the 1941 tax year. S. W. Haggard chairman and meeting notice issued July 29 1941.
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Board of Equalization
First State Bank
Gustine
Comanche County
Texas
Gustine Independent School District
S. W. Haggard
J. B. Cooper Earns Master Degree at A and M College
J. B. Cooper, Sidney School superintendent for 15 years, earned an M.S. in Vocational Agriculture from A and M College. He completed requirements during the first three weeks of the summer session and is honored for his outstanding record by the state and agricultural organizations. Huffard Athletic Field at Coleman gains a stone wall paved tennis courts fountains sidewalks and flood lights from a WPA project completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cooper
Sidney
A. & M. College
Cooper
Huffard
Coleman
Mrs Hamilton Hosts W M U Mission Program
Mrs Hamilton hosted the W M U of the local Baptist Church on Monday afternoon. The study topic was Gospel Needs of the Orient led by Mrs Macon with devotional by Mrs Gregory and prayer by Mrs Hitchcock. Music by Miss Louise Hamilton and the G A girls. Iced grape juice and cookies served to twenty six attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. H. Hamilton
W.M.U
Orient
K. L Macon
E. G. Gregory
Hitchcock
Louise Hamilton
G.A
Local Advertisements and Notes from 1885
56 Years Ago City Stables offers buggies and teams with Comanche and De Leon Stage Line serving U.S. Mail. Comanche County Bank lists officers and general banking. Comanche Male and Female College announces September 1 start and affordable terms. Peter W. Gravis opens a fruit and confectionery stand on the South Side. Animal feed, drugs, and groceries advertised. Poetry and politics brief items included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Stables
R. M. Bratton
Comanche and
de Leon
U.S. Mail
Joe Hammers
Comanche
Comanche County Bank
A. Levingston
S. A. Josephi
Lee
England
Cleveland
Hendricks
Peter W. Gravis
Clifton Couple Visits Carter Family on Thursday
Mr and Mrs Frank Spangle of Clifton visited Mr and Mrs J V Carter Sr on Thursday. The short note records a social visit between local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spangle
Clifton
J. V. Carter, Sr
Vancleave-Graham Reunion Dates Set
The Vancleave Graham reunion begins Saturday night at Lake Eanes Park and runs through Sunday. Bud Newsome says relatives and friends are invited to attend the gathering across the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancleave-Graham
Lake Eanes Park
Newsome
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leo Shankle
Prop
Roberson
Roberson Sisters
Lemons Motor Co
Ite
A&m College
Mrs. Hamilton
S. M. Vernon
W. B. Cunningham
Annie
Reese - Palmer
Dudney
Dept. Stor the Friendly Store
Phoi
Bud Newsome
Texas Furniture Store
Electrolux
Westinghouse and
Hotpoint
Kilpatrick’s Shoe Shop
Kilpatrick
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