Fire Damages Lamkin Homes In Weekend Incident
A kitchen flue spark started a fire at the Mrs Jennie Mae Crain residence in Lamkin Saturday. Beam and Mrs Orville Mimms reported the blaze and R B White used a tub of water to extinguish it. Damage stayed within about six feet of the kitchen roof. Earlier, the E A Brookshire home in Lamkin also burned last Wednesday but was saved before major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Mae Crain
Beam
Orville Mimms
Lamkin
Install Officers of the Order of Eastern Star
Officers were installed at the Order of Eastern Star with Mrs. C C Hampton as Worthy Matron and J C Helms as Worthy Patron. Other officers include Miss Encenia Gray treasurer, Mrs. Jim Moody conductor, Mrs. Vivian Cleveland assistant conductor, and Mrs. Jane Hampton marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Order of Eastern Star
Order of the Fadern Star
C. C. Hampton
J. C. Helms
J. R. Lowry
Jane Hampton
Marshall
Theresa Dudley
Oreenist
F. L. Little
Ada
Geo. Clark
Ruth
J. E. Bonser
Esther
J. S. Hert
Martha
J. F. Prater
Electra
C. R. M. Warder
Tee
Sentinel
L. B. Russell
Trench Mouth Healed By Leto’s Prorrhea Remedy
An old advertisement from Wm. Reese Drug Co. touts Leto’s Prorrhea Remedy for severe gum disease claiming it cures even worst cases. It warns sore gums and foul breath affect social standing and promises guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leto
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Horton Williams Family Return Home After Visit
Horton Williams and his family of McParland California completed a two week visit with relatives and have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Williams
McParland
California
Auction Notice for Mower Parts and Repairs
Machinery parts and repair items including sickles pit gears and mower and binder parts offered at reduced prices by Howare Kilpat Trick.
Priddy Picnic Dates Announced With July Events
Walter Marwitz chairs the planning committee for a two day Priddy community picnic set for Friday and Saturday July 12 and 13. The event, one and a half miles east of Priddy on the Indian Gap road, will include baseball games goat roping music speaking and domino contests plus a big dance each night.
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Priddy
Walter Marwitz
Indian Gap
Double Kay Nut Shop Installed At Service Drug
Clarence Huett announces a Double Kay Nut Shop installation at Service Drug Store. An electric heated cabinet caramelizes a variety of nuts from around the world including almonds Brazil nuts cashews pecans walnuts and mixed nuts. Ladies report they are ideal for bridge parties luncheons and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Drug Store
Clarence Huett
Swain
Brazil
Amazon Jungles
Mystic India
Dixieland
Old Virginia
Huett
Bramlette Addresses Lions Club On Comanche Education Program
J D Bramlette newly elected superintendent of the City Schools addressed the Lions Club on Tuesday outlining an education program for Comanche. He praised service clubs statewide for their work. Also notes new bathing suits at Wm Reese Drug Co and Chilton family updates.
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Comanche
J. D. Bramlette
Lions Club
Bramlette
Charles Hoffman
Bramilette
Trurk
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Mrs Ammons Hosts Bridge Tea With South motif
Mrs E R Ammons entertained Friday afternoon with ten tables of bridge and a tea. Guests arrived after the games and the Old South theme appeared in hand painted Neema Mammies and decor with sweetpeas and daisies. Mrs W G Bareytt won the guessing prize, Mrs Will Robinson had high score, Mrs Homer Palmer second high, and Mrs E F Anthony drew the tea prize. A salted course featured Neero Mammies as plate favors. hostess assisted by her mother Mrs Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Ammons
W. G. Baryett
Will Robinson
Favor Road Funds Session Highlights Central Texas
The Comanche man notes poor road conditions on No. 7 to Waco with no hard surfaced miles before McLennan County. Officials discuss federal aid, per capita allocations, and plans to finish highways by priority. Resolutions praise the Highway Commission, seek full-time salaries for members, and honor Waco hospitality at a chamber barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
McLennan County
Martin
Texas
Gibb Gilchrist
State Highway Department
Gilchrist
Highway Commission
Commission
Week's Social Calendar Highlights City Marriages
The social calendar this week centers on marriages and pre wedding events. Brides are active with numerous showers while June attracts many brides, and an unusually large number of weddings occurred in March.
Miss Marshall and Elton McCullough Wed at M. E. Church
Miss Pauline Marshall of Comanche married Elton McCullough of Shamrock in the first wedding at the local Methodist Church built in 1929. The ceremony followed an all morning schedule with music, floral decor, and a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Guests included relatives from Fort Worth and Comanche. the couple will reside in Shamrock where McCullough works as assistant manager of Perry Brothers.
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Keilting
Pauline Marshall
Comanche
Elton McCullough
Shamrock
M. S. Leveridge
John A. Mohon
Minnie Elkins
John Mohon
Harmon Howard
Troy Marshall
Nona Lee
Maidee
Thomas Troy Marshall
Fort Worth
D. Black
Geddes
Breckenridge
McCulough
Points West
Perry Brothers
McCullough
Joe M. Marshall
Methodist Program Continues Across Comanche County
County wide Methodist campaign events run June 18 to June 23 in towns including Handley Brownwood Santa Anna and Comanche. Ministers Rev Sensabaugh Good enough Vanderpool McClure and others lead sessions on Kingdom support tithing local church finances laymen’s responsibility and partnership with God. Public invited to attend.
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O. F. Sensabaugh
D. C
Handley
Texas
H. S. Goodenough
Brownwood
Hal H
Homer Vanderpool
Santa Anna
Lisa
Ben Fain
Judge Co. C. Sessions
J. T. McClure
D. D
T. McClure
Wwe
Comanche County
M. S. Leveridge
Special Price for Canner and Burpee Sealer
Howard Kilpatrick advertises a cash bargain offering a 25 quart canner and Burpee sealer for 18 dollars and 95 cents each or as a pair for 18.95.
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Canner
Burpee Sealer
Howard Kilpatrick
Miss Ruth Rowland and Harris Long Wed Friday Morning
A nine year school romance ended in a small ceremony at Rev. Edwin Wilsons residence with Miss Ruth Rowland and Harris Longe uniting in marriage. The couple, both Comanche High School graduates and active in church and athletics, left for Ware where Long works in the dairy business and now takes a post with Wiley Long at Waco.
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Edwin Wilson
Ruth Rowland
Harris Longe
D. Long
Comanche
Comanche High School
Long
Central Christian Church
Lone
Wiley Long
Waco
Marriage of Judge E M Critz and Mrs Winnie Blatherwick
Central West Texas reports the elopement style wedding of Judge E M Critz of Coleman and Mrs Winnie Blatherwick at her home in Coleman. Rev J A Sheloff officiated. The couple plans a Carlsbad Cavern trip and return to Coleman for their home. Mrs Critz is a Coleman businesswoman and sister of H H Gibbs of Brownwood. Critz is a noted Coleman attorney and jurist.
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West Texas
E. M. Critz
Winnie Blatherwick
Coleman
Comanche
Critz
Texas
Ruth Cox and Vernon Cunningham Wed in Comanche
Miss Ruth Cox and Vernon Heary Cunningham of Comanche wed Friday evening at 6 in Rev. M. S. Leveridge residence parlor, where the bride’s parents were married. They will live in Comanche with an apartment at the Moore residence after a South Texas trip to Uvalde Del Rio and other points. Both were active in school and student affairs.
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Ruth Cox
Vernon (Heary) Cunningham
Comanche
M. S. Leveridge
Whch
J. V. Carter, Jr
Cunningham
Bob Cox
Mr. Cunningham
Sid Cunningham
South Texas
Uvalde
del Rio
C. M. Moore
Mrs. Cunningham
Comanche High School
Ladies Tuesday Club Holds Regular Meeting
Members gathered at Mrs. Verle Moore's home in the Stagg Creek area on a Tuesday to quilt four quilts. A lunch was served to regular members and visiting guests. The club will meet again with Mrs. Lessie Tidmore on June 24.
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Verle Moore
Stagg Creek
Mesdames Forest Chambers
Newt Allen
Dave Boyd
Jack Cagle
Mollie Cagle
Montie Cagle
Henry Drennan
Effie Donaldson
Ruby Guthrie
Francis Jaynes
Adam Jaynes
Dilliard Kelsey
J. D. Morrow
Veda Milner
Annie Phillips
Bonnie Rogers
Cunningham and Hardy Wed in Austin May 21
Comanche announces the marriage of Miss Susie Lou Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Cunningham of Austin to George Pinkney Hardy Jr of Bay City in Austin on May 21. The wedding took place in the city and is reported by local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cunningham
George P. Hardy, JR
Austin
Susie Lou Cunningham
G. A. Cunningham
George Pinkney Hardy, Jr
Bay City
Stuckeys Announce Daughter Patsy Ann Birth
Mr and Mrs Jack Stuckey announce the birth of a daughter Patsy Ann at a German hospital on June 5.
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Jack Stuckey
Patsy Ann
Marriage Announcement Ties Texas Bible Chair Couple
Mrs. Hardy, born in Comanche and raised in the area, graduates from the University of Oklahoma Art School. She and Mr. Hardy, a senior law student at the University of Texas, are connected to campus life with Dr. F. L. Jewett officiating.
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Texas Bible Chair
University of Texas
F. L Jewett
Hardy
Comanche
University of Oklahoma At
Norman
Brownwood couple quietly wed in April
A wedding solemnized in Brownwood on April 29 by Rev. Karl H. Moore was announced last week at a social function. Mrs. Opal Coker and Vecton McDonald were married on that date, with few family members aware of the ceremony. Mrs. McDonald is the daughter of Mrs. Tom Hood of Comanche and works in Higginbotham's wholesale department. Mr. McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood McDonald of Comanche, is employed by Community Public Service Company. Both spoke of their future plans as they pursue careers.
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Brownwood
Karl H. Moore
Opal Coker
Vecton McDonald
McDonald
Tom Hood
Comanche
Higginbotham’s
Bride Honored With Shower This Week
Mrs Harris Long bride to be hosts a midweek shower at home with gifts and refreshments for about forty guests. Father’s Day cards noted. Mrs B F McMillen of Brec onridge visits L E Gray and family. Alma and Blanch Grainger travel between Dallas, Shreveport and local plants. Howard Kilpatrick noted.
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Harris Long
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J. D. Bramlette Delvers
J. B. Chilton
Facinal
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Bright & Early
Brookfield
Miss Marshall
M. E. Church
Ladies
Reese Drug Co
B. F. McMillen
Breconridge
L. E. Gray Rer and Family
Alma
Blanch Grainger
Dalle
Shreveport
Burpee
Papa
Mama
Imperial. Cashéws
Ero Mystic India
NUT Shop
Camay Epsom
McKesson
Woodbury’s
Iption Seervice Drug Store
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