Sam B Todd for County Treasurer endorsing heritage of public service
To the voters of Comanche County in behalf of S B Todd for County Treasurer. He is described as a descendant of a pioneer family, long service as County Treasurer for six years, and presiding officer of elections until his death. The letter touts honesty, frugality, and leadership in securing a railroad, urging voters to consider his character and capability.
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Comanche County
B. Todd
S. Carolina
McClennan County
Comanche
S. B. Todd
Campbell & Neely
Tnd Providence
Hall County
Turkey
Community Notes and Local Visits in Baxter Area
The Baxter Donaldson home caught fire last week from a kitchen stove but was quickly extinguished with neighbor aid. The Ladies Sewing Club met with Mrs. John Cox and will meet with Mrs. Carl Milner next Tuesday. Dillard Kelsey and family moved back from near Brownwood. A group gathered at the old gin lot on Friday to start a Community Club House. Mrs. Jess Williamson hosted candy pulling for the youngsters Saturday. Walter and Sybil Kelsey of McCauley visited their father Dillard Kelsey. McKinnley Phillips and his mother visited Custer Phillips in Abilene. Mrs. T. A. Weaver of Sidney spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Cagle. Miss Gladys Donaldson of Gorman visited her parents, Baxter and [illegible] Donaldson.
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Baxter Donaldson
Ladies Sewing Club
John Cox
Carl Milner
Dillard Kelsey
Brownwood
Jess Williamson
Walter
Sybil Kelsey
McCauley
McKinnley Phillips
Bud Wilson
Custer Phillips
Abilene
T. A. Weaver
Sidney
Mollie Cagle
Gladys Donaldson
Gorman
Descendants Gather for A J and Colin Reunion at Board Church
About seventy five descendants of the late A J and Colin met at Board Church on Sunday July ls for the annual reunion. The morning featured renewing acquaintances and friendly discussions. A basket lunch followed at noon, then an afternoon program by local youth. Out of county attendees included Lewis Isham and family of Haskell Less Miller and family of Munday Ernest Goodson and family of Knox City Lord Charlie Pob and Aaron Isham and Mr and Mrs Troy Nichols of Fort Worth.
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A. J
Colin
Sham
Board Church
Lewis Isham
Fams
Haskell
Less Miller
Munday
Ernest Goodson
Knox City
Lord
Charlie
Pob
Community Notes From Cotton Grove Obscure Visits
Mrs Pauline Lynch of Wilcos Arizona and families of Rageett Wr visited Mr and Mrs Tohe Bynch and others. Lamar Howell and family and Jewell Glaswow joined Tom Glascow residents. Ben Smith and family of Sidney visited Will Day. Stell McEntire Noah Chapman and John McEntire hosted gatherings. Wilks Glastow from Abilene and Oliver Guthrie with Howard Cox at Sidney attended the weekend events.
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Pauline Lynch
Wilcos Arizona
Tohe Bynch
Rageett Wr
Bill Glaszow
Lamar Howell
Famiy
Jewell Glas Wow
Oliver Gaiine
Tom Glascow
Ben Smith
Sidney
Will Day Suerday
Stell Mc
Smith for Railroad Commissioner and Davis for State Senator
Voters urged to back Lon A. Smith for railroad commissioner and E. M. Davis for state senator. Davis opposes hiring relatives by office holders. Miss Gladys Cuthbertson of IA returned to visit her parents before traveling to College Station as a state 4-H Club chaperon.
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E. M. Davis
Gladys Cuthbertson
I. A
C. D. Cutherbertson
College Station
Findley Family Visits Comanche From Abilene
S. C. Findley and family from Abilene visited Comanche recently, bringing news and sightseeing. The group toured local sites and exchanged greetings with residents during their brief stop in the city.
Local Visits Highlight Conroe and Rising Star Socials
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thomas of Conroe spent part of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Thomas. Miss Maurine Booth is visiting her uncle at Rising Star.
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Alfred Thomas
Conroe
R. C. Thomas
Maurine Booth
Rising Star
Gustine Shower Honors Mrs Weldon Preston
A July 11 party at Mrs Cleburne Willingham’s Gustine home honored Mrs Weldon Preston formerly Miss Inez Earl of Gustine. A mock wedding was staged by schoolgirl friends, gifts were given, and forty guests attended including Mrs Val Preston of Comanche and Mrs R H Talley of Lamkin.
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Weldon Preston
Cleburne Willingham
Gustine
Comanche
Inez Earl of
Preston
Val Preston
R. H. Talley
Lamkin
Golden Wedding Observed in Proctor Sunday
Mr and Mrs B F Stone of Proctor celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner Attending were Mr and Mrs E M Stone and children of Stephenville Mr and Mrs D Dixon of Waco Mr and Mrs A L Neal and baby Mr and Mrs C A Woodford and children of Rochelle and Mr and Mrs W M Hanson of Proctor.
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B. F. Stone
Proctor
E. M. Stone
Stephenville
Moore Birthday Honored With Family Dinner
On Sunday July 15 B F Moore five miles north of Gustine was surprised by his children at home with a birthday dinner. The afternoon included conversation and kodaking. Gifts were received by Mr Moore from relatives and friends including B A Moore Edward Hayes and family Edgilee and Russell Moore Dublin Willie Dingler Gustine Ira Starke and children Stephenville Vernon Moore and son Brownwood Weldon Bradley Dublin Bennie Ida Mae Moore Kennedy Elthris Moore and Mrs L B Moore.
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B. F. Moore
Gustine
Moore
B. A Moore
Edward Hayes
Edgilee
Russell Moore
Dublin
Willie Dingler
Ira Starkie
Stephenville
Vernon Moore
Brownwood
Weldon Bradley
Bennie
Ida Mae Moore
Kennedy
Elthris Moore
L. B. Moore
Local Notices From Newburg and Nearby
Newburg J. E. and William Gandy are visiting relatives in California. Mrs. John Goosby has returned from a visit with her sister at Dallas. Rev. McGinnis of Brownwood conducted a revival at the South Leon Baptist Church last week. Rev. Jones and family of Ranger spent Friday with Mrs. Lula Gandy and family. A good shower of rain fell here Sunday.
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J. E
William Gandy
California
John Goosby
Dallas
Rev. McGinnis
Brownwood
South Leon Baptist Church
Rev. Jones
Ranger
Lula Gandy
Democratic Precinct Conventions Call for Delegates
The Democratic Precinct conventions are called to be held at each voting box on Saturday July 28 at 2 oclock P M to elect delegates to the County Convention. Each 25 votes for the Democratic governor candidate in 1982 provides one delegate, or a designee to preside, as directed by County Chairman N A Palmer.
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N. A. Palmer
Penrose B Metcalfe Seeks State Senate Seat
Political advertising urges voters to elect Penrose B Metcalfe for State Senate. The claim credits him with aiding Comanche County by voting against a Peddlers Law that would tax trucked fruit and vegetables.
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Penrose B. Metcalfe
Comanche County
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