Miss Janet Holmes to Wed John M McCreary
The engagement of Mrs Janet Holmes librarian at Sherman High School to John Marshal McCreary of Durant Oklahoma was announced at a tea hosted by Miss Ciera Jo Brown and Miss Elma Knox. Holmes of Comanche is a TSC graduate. McCreary daughter of R E McCreary of Waco and Baylor graduate. The wedding is set for June 17 at the First Presbyterian Church in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Democrat
Janetes
Sherman High School
John Marshal McCleary
Durant
Oklahoma
Ciera Jo Brown
Elma Knox
Miss Knox
Miss Holmes
Sherman
W. Holmes
Comanche
Tsc.w
Denton
McCreary
R. E. McCreary
Waco
Baylor University
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs Baird Visits Dora Greene for Extended Stay
Mrs. R. A. Baird, Mrs. Joe Featherston and two sons of Tom Ball visited Mrs. Dora Greene last week. Mrs. Baird remained for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Baird
Joe Featherston
of Tomball
Dora Greene
Baird
Bramlette Thanks Citizens for Support of Comanche Schools
In a communication printed in full, Supt. J D Bramlette extends gratitude to the Comanche community for its backing of education across Comanche Texas. He notes four years that saw over 200 graduates from Comanche High School, an expansion of courses and affiliations, and praise for trustees principals and teachers in pursuing a progressive school program for 1939 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Board of Trustees
Old Comanche High School
Royal Neighbors District Meet Set for June 16 in Comanche
Officials announce a Royal Neighbors of America district meeting in Comanche on Friday June 16 with visitors from Dublin Stephenville Ranger and nearby towns expected to attend. The Ranger group will present a program at night while a 2:30 pm school of instruction led by Mrs Myrtle Estes State Supervisor Abilene will precede open house at 8:00 pm. Mrs Carrie E Henry District Deputy of Ranger leads local camp reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Comanche
Dublin
Stephenville
Ranger
Myrtle Estes
Abilene
Carrie E. Henry
Miss Era L Hood Hosts Stag Creek Open House
Miss Era L Hood entertained with an open house at her Stag Creek home on Saturday night May 19 honoring Mrs W T Coker with a musical and handkerchief shower. Relatives and friends from Sidney Beattie Sipe Springs Gap and Duster attended to see 42 music and singing. Mrs Coxer received many lovely handkerchiefs. Music was provided by C E LaRoque Arthur May Basil Allan Raymond Osbourne and Mr and Mrs Herman Coker Eva L Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Era L. Hood
Stag Creek
W. T. Coker
Sidney, Beattie
Sipe Springs
Gap
Duster
Coxer
C. E. LaRoque
Arthur May
Basil Allan
Raymond Osbourne
Herman Coker
Eva L. Hood
Lamkin Man Invents Automatic Gate
A. K. Taylor of Lamkin has invented and patented an automatic gate that opens and closes without manual effort. The device aims to prevent stock from escaping when gates are left open, offering convenience and security for pasture owners. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Foster and Miss Effie Foster of Sipe Springs visited F. L. Little and wife on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Taylor
Lamkin
Lon Foster
Effie Foster
Sipe Springs
F. L. Little
James Harold Ghist Honored With Birthday Picnic
James Harold Ghist, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gist, was honored on his first birthday with a picnic supper at Lake Eanes on Tuesday, June 6. Ghist recently began working as manager of Perry Brothers here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harold Ghist
James Gist
Lake Eanes
Mr. Ghist
Perry Brothers
Pension ruling outlines eligibility for needy Texans
The article explains Senate Bill No. 9 amending the Texas relief law, detailing who may receive financial aid for age sixty five and older, residency requirements, eligibility conditions, and how income and resources are evaluated. It notes reinvestigation limits and the state's intake process pending state office procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam
State of
Texas
United States
Commission
Life Insurance Policy Not Counted Against Applicant
The value on said life insurance policy or policies shall not be taken into consideration in calculating the resources of said applicant and aid to said applicant shall not be denied or reduced or have need minimized in any way on account of said life insurance policy or policies.
Dates For Priddy Picnic Announced
Walter J. Marwitz announces the annual Priddy Picnic will be held July 20 21 22 with new features and ample free entertainment. A contract has been made with one of the largest car carnivals in Texas to set up during the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Marwitz
Texas
Marwitz
Priddy
Tribute to the Town Clock of Comanche
Poem laments the aging Town Clock of Comanche and its passing time. The speaker recalls its night strikes and the lives it witnessed, hoping a new clock may bring brighter days while time moves on. Dated 2 25 1939, promoter mentions carbon paper availability at The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Services
Sunday School begins at 10 a m followed by worship at 11 a m with the sermon Christ Present in The World Thru The Holy Spirit Evening service at 8 p m features How Christ Meets Human Need Pastor Isperd invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Isperd
Hamilton family returns to Comanche residence
Dr. Hamilton optometrist, long based in Stephenville, relocates to the L B Russell home on West Seventh Street in Comanche. He will maintain offices in Stephenville and Comanche while the Hamiltons, with Mrs Margaret Baird and others, visit from Tom Ball near Houston over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. H. Hamilton
Comanche
Brownwood
Stephenville
L. B. Russell
West Seventh Street
Hamilton
Margaret Baird
Joe Featherston
Chris
Jack
Herschel Jones
Tom Ball
Houston
Dora Greene
Sinking of Equatlus to be shown at New Majestic
Tonight at the New Majestic an announcement promises scenes surrounding the sinking of the United States submarine Equatlus. The educational pictures are described as thrilling with butter paper available at The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Equatlus
Majestic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janet Holmes
MR. Met Leary
Kleer
Amnweysat
Baxter’s Place
Comanche, Texas
Wee
Voreceres
Clemons & Martin Motor Co
Ira Clemons
Rad
Supt
Bramlette
J. D. Bramiette
Royal
Lamkin Man
Mrs. McKinzie
John H. Garrett
Tex Ritter
Buffalo
Louise Massey
Nelson Eddy
Virginia Bruce Lionel Barrymore
Lyric Theatre
Brownwood, Texas
Paul Munibette Davis
Juarez
Alice Faye
Constance Bennett
Nancy Kelly IN
Leslie Howard
RadIo
General Motors
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