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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
7
Mary Lou Bren t, ten day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Brent of Duster, died at home July 10. Interment was held in Oakland Cemetery. Sammie Lewis is visiting relatives in Dallas and Denton.
Phifer's Service Station south of City Hall promotes Independent Gasoline at low prices for driving pleasure. The ad also touts bargain Lube Navhtha and Navhtha cleaning products for clothes.
Luther Forbes of White Point was chosen to conduct a singing school at Stagg Creek. The program will begin on August 6, as announced.
Judge Cross thanks the people of the 52nd Judicial District for support during one year as District Judge. He notes nine affirmances with no higher court reversals, reflects on prior service, and defends election choices and endorsements while pledging fairness and integrity. He closes by seeking continued support.
The Williford family gathered July 17 and 18 at Sturkie Bridge near Hasse for their annual reunion. J M Williford, longtime patriarch, died January 3 and the gathering honors his wish to continue annually. Attendees included 34 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren plus 14 visitors. M D Williford elected president with a full coordinating team and plans for the 1935 meeting at Starkie Bridge after the third Sunday in July.
Mrs J H Mayes of Brownwood was guest of Mrs Frank Mackey and Mrs Jake Richardson in Colorado City. She attended a treasure hunt chicken barbecue luncheon and a contract bridge party with three out of town guests. Bridge prize went to Mrs Austin Bush and the guest prize to Mrs Mayes.
Armstrong Lodge No. 445 of De Leon elected officers and held installation at the Lodge Hall on Saturday night July 21. Officers named include H. O. Campbell Worshipful Master JJ L Barton Senior Warden E H Rogers Junior Warden A M Allen Treasurer M F E Blitch Secretary W G Barker Tiler George Caraway Senior Deacon H T Weaver Junior Deacon C O Lee Chaplain Toy Hill Senior Steward G R Swanner Junior Steward Finance Committee F H Boulder, A M Allen and H T Weaver.
D. PD Parker, eight years as assistant auditor in Eastland County, is named the new county auditor following the death of W. S. Michael in a recent car wreck. The appointment was announced by district judges Geo L Davenport and B W Patterson. Parker has links to Empire Gas & Fuel Co and prior postal service experience and is step brother of Mrs Walter Durham of Comanche.
Mrs. J. M. Dawson of Waco will speak at the Baptist Church next Sunday night on Christian Education. All town youth and parents are invited. Aimed to fill the auditorium with music and a strong sermon. Dawson also to speak Monday at 4 pm for Federated Missionary Societies meeting. all women invited. Weekend visitors from Abilene and Fort Worth stayed with local families.
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