Tennessee Extension Agents Visit Comanche County
Four County Agents from the Tennessee Extension Service visited Comanche County to compare Extension Service work with Texas and to learn about farm and ranch conditions. They viewed Bad Sumner Ranch west of Comanche and its Rambouillet flock, noting Tennessee flocks are smaller and receive more intensive care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Extension Service
Comanche County
Jeff McFare
Gainsboro
H. J. Childress
Cookville
Cleas Vaughn
Celina
Hollis Parrott
Byrdstown
W W. E. Scudder
Comanche
Texas
Tennnessee
Bad Sumner Ranch
Regis- Ramboullette
Tennessee
Comanche Chief and Semi-Weekly Offer One Year for $1.50
An advertisement touts a one year subscription deal for the Comanche Chief and the Semi-Weekly at the price of 1.50 dollars total. It appeals to readers to subscribe for both papers together. The offer highlights affordability and local news access.
Comanche Flower Show Draws Crowd and Plans Fall Show
A Saturday crowd at the Comanche Flower Show applauded the event. The Garden Club plans a fall show inviting Heart of Texas District clubs and welcomes rib bons entries. Winners include Mrs. T. J. Williams, Miss Alice Roberson, Jim Johnson, and others. Lucille Bruton reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Garden Clubs
Heart of Texas
Elmo Montgomery
Chaiman
T. J. Williams
Bart Johnson
Ian Williams
Herbert Wiliams
E. D. Cox
L. K. Ory
Tom Helmsley
Lucille Bruton
Blackberries Wanted for Durham Pecan and Peanut Co
Durham Pecan and Peanut Co Cann ing Plant seeks surplus blackberries this week and next week except Sunday. Accepts berries large or small with focus on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday deliveries. Bring surplus berries Saturday afternoon to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Pecan & Peanut CO
Santa Fe Carloadings Rise For Week Ending May 6
Santa Fe system carloadings for the week ending May 6 were 20 103 compared with 18 350 for the same week in 1938. Cars received from connections totaled 5 919 compared with 4 857 for the same week in 1938. Total cars moved were 26 022 compared with 23 207 for the same week 1938. Santa Fe handled a total of 26 402 cars in the preceding week this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Marriage of J. M. Marshall and Quata Burks in Palo Pinto
The marriage of J. M. Marshall and Miss Quata Burks of Stephenville was announced on Sunday morning May 28. The wedding occurred at Palo Pinto on January 29. Marshall, athletic coach at Stephenville High School, is a Comanche High School and Howard Payne College graduate. Mrs. Marshall, a Duffau High School graduate, has worked in Stephenville. They will reside in Austin this summer as Marshall plans to enroll at the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Marshall
Quata Burks
Stephenville
Palo Pinto
Marshall
Joe Marshall
Comanche
Stephenville High School
Comanche High School
Howard Payne College
Duffau High School
Family Reunion Held at Jim Phillips Home in San Angelo
A Mother's Day gathering honored Mrs. W. P. Hatchett of Lamesa with a reunion at her son-in-law and daughter Mrs. Jim Phillips home in San Angelo. Attendees included Hatchett's sisters and brothers and numerous relatives from Dallas Gustine Comanche and Big Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hatchett
Lamesa
Jim Phillips
Phillips
San Angelo
Hatchett
A. L. Meroney
William Gunn
R. B. Strayhorn
Elizabeth Strayhorn
Dallas
Sam Switzer
Comanche
Sam Todd
Herman Walker
Jane Sue
Margaret Phillips
Sunshine Club Entertained Tuesday in Alice Russell Home
Mrs H L Stewart hosted the Alice Russell Sunshine Club gathering Tuesday afternoon with Spring flowers decorating the dining room. Sherwood McDonald received a surprise birthday shower. Gifts were presented by the hostess. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests, and the next meeting is set for June 13 at three o'clock with Mrs Moody and Miss Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stewart
Alice Russell Sunshine Club
Sherwood McDonald
Nichols
Hart
Mrs Bramlette Honored With Comanche Study Club Party
The Comanche Study Club honored Mrs. J. D. Bramlette with a farewell party at the home of Mrs. George G. Smith on Tuesday evening. Guests attended and a rose-point bowl was presented to the honoree. Parlor games followed by a salad plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Study Club
J. D. Bramlette
George G. Smith
Siloam area rejoices over Friday night rain
Farmers celebrate a good rain while many locals visit relatives and attend a funeral in Gustine. The community features include visits by the Westmores of Edna Hill, the Strickland family, Lena Strickland returning to Big Spring, and numerous gatherings with neighbors in Hazel Dell Gustine Comanche Stamford and Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Westmoreland
Edna Hill
Mat Barnet
Elmer Ablessons
Gus Hico
Meff Hill- Lou
Hayaen Este
Mack Matti Dwanna Dale
Bobby G
Lee Turnbow
Hazel del
Dan Strickland
Gustine
Earnest Strickland
Lena Strickland
Big Spring
A. R. Watson
Stamford
Dorothy Brantly
Ammon Turnbow
Hazle Dell
Mack Matthews
Harm Barnett
MacNette
Bebe
Bobby Gene
Comanche
Harold Hitt
Alexander
Roe Daniel
Elwin Edinburgh
Mattie Nell
Jim Hughes
Hazel Dell
Burn Evans
Ida Hillhouse
Ethel Pisher
Near
Divorces Granted in District Court This Week
Two couples received divorces in District Court this week. James F. Moore and Juanita Moore appear in the case. W. M. Hamilton and Mrs Opel Hamilton are also divorced. An injunction and receivership case, Mattie Hughes vs R C Kennedy, et al, favored the defendant. The Walton vs Butler suit saw the injunction dissolved. E J Fincher vs O T Weatherford, trespass to title and damages, is underway with adjournment expected after completion. Guardianship of Minnell Mahon reviewed in County Court. final settlement set aside and accounting reopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Moore
Juanita Moore
W. M. Hamilton
Opel Hamilton
Mattie Hughes
R. C. Kennedy
Annie Walton
H. H. Butler
E. J. Fincher
O. T. Weatherford
Marynell Mahon
Local Social Roundup Tue to Wed in Small Texas Towns
Sweetwater Dorman Summers of Bibb Stanley Carmack of Sidney and Jessie Holman of Cotton Grove spent Wednesday night with Nor dell Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Sweetwater Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Hoover. Jack Smith of Mount Pleasant visiting his cousin here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ladd of Downing spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Helm. Irene Hartman spent Sunday with Eva Reed at Elm Grove. Mrs. Price has been taken to the German hospital for treatment. Hulbert Robertson visiting his parents. Rev. T. N. Carter of Comanche spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sam C. Carter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jayuglas and sons spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Helm. Several from here attended plays in Sidney and Elm Grove. Bella Merle Lloyd spent last week with her cousin at Brysonville. Teel toothpaste Kilpatrick's.
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Dorman Summers
Bibb
Stanley Carmack
Sidney
Jessie Holman
Cotton Grove
Nordell Lloyd
Mrs. Scott
Sweetwater
Texas
G. C. Hoover
Jack Smith
Mount Pleasant
Jess Ladd
Downing
M. C. Helm
Irene Hartman
Eva Reed
Elm Grove
Price
Hulbert Robertson
J. M. Robertson
T. N. Carter
Comanche
Sam C. Carter
Jayuglas
Bill Helm
Bella Merle Lloyd
Brysonville
American Legion Convention Scheduled in Mineral Wells
Vincent Chicdo the Houston commander of the American Legion Department of Texas will attend the joint Twelfth and Seventeenth Districts convention in Mineral Wells June 3 and 4. The event opens at noon Saturday with entertainments planned including a floor show band concerts and a jitterbug party hosted by Farris Anderson Post members who aim to keep visitors busy.
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Mineral Wells
Vincent Chicdo
Houston
American Legion Department of Texas
The
Legion In
Farris Anderson Post
First Methodist Church Worship Services and Special Music
The First Methodist Church offers Congregational singing and special music. A 30 voice choir will perform an anthem by L A Gordon in honor of Rev EB Gordon and family. Sermons cover Happiness and Salvation with a quartet and string trio aiding the service. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Epworth Leagues at 7 30 p m. You are invited.
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First Methodist Church
L. A. Gordon
EB. R. Gordon
J. D. Gordon
Roy Little
Merlin Jenkins, Jr
Epworth
Central Christian Church Readies Sunday Sermons
Brother Klingman will fill his regular appointment at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday with sermons titled The New Man In Christ in the morning and The Crown of Life based on Revelations 2 10 in the evening. You are invited to hear both talks. The church urges attendance at the seven o clock service. Church Board.
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Klingman
Uts
Church Board
Freewill Baptist Revival to Begin in Comanche
The First Freewill Baptist Church of Comanche opens a summer revival on June 3 led by Pastor Rev. M. R. Gains. The public is invited to attend in the Pierce's Laundry building.
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First
Freewill Baptist Caurerin of
Comanche
M. R. Gains
Pierce
Blanket F F A News On Local Pasture Grasses
Blanket Chapter of Future Farmers of America surveys community pastures collecting grass samples. They identify varieties such as Indian, Gram, Orchard, Blue Stem Sage, Texas Sage, Bermuda, Texas Gramma, Side Out, Witch, Buffalo, Mesquite, Curley Mesquite, and Six Weeks Gramma and maintain a chart of the grasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Bermuda
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Mrs. McKinzie
Beauty Shop
North Side Square
N. E. Scudder
Alice Roberson
Jim Johnson
N. N
Ham
California
Duke's
W.N.T
Carnes Food Market
Sunshine Club
Bramlette
T. J. Davis
Eli Ee
Durham
Kilpatrick’s
Een American Legion Convention
E. R. Gordon
Central Christian Church
Freewill Baptist Revival
Palace
Jack Randall
Dennis O'Keefe and
Cecilia Parker
O'Connor
Blanket F.F.A. News
Claude Baker
Lyric Theatre
Brownwood, Texas
Mickey Rooney
Hardys
Deanna Durbin
Jeanette McDonald
Lew Ayres IN
Michael W. Donaher
Imperial Chinaware
Cameron’s
Brightman & Son Marchel’s Beauty Shop
Comanche, Texas
Wea Ihe
General Motors
Maytag
Washing Service
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