Memories of Rev. Peter W. Gravis in Comanche life recounted
The article recalls the life of Rev. Peter W. Gravis, a Texas preacher who served in Comanche County. It covers his early years, ministry across rural missions, clashes with Baptist preacher Choctaw Bill Robinson, and public roles such as Justice of the Peace and early Masonic trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Gravis
Cross Timbers Press
T. R. Havins
James M. Day
Gravis
Nashville
Texas
Robertson County
Houston
Methodist Church
Waco
Colorado
Stephenville
Comanche
M. ©. Coker
Elisha Trimble
Wiliam “Choctaw
Bill’ Robinson
Robinson
G. W. Montgomery
Precinct No
Masonic Academy
Ann Whitney
Conanche
Hisamily
Women Entering Work In Comanche County Rise Since 1961
Special to The Chief reports 27.2 percent of Comanche County women over 14 are employed or seeking work, up from 24.3 percent in 1961. National studies show aging workers and married women expanding labor force participation, with implications for households and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Comanche County
Department of Labor
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Institute of Life Insurance
Funeral services for Bowie truck driver killed in Decatur crash
Gene Pat Evans, a Bowie truck driver, died in a two truck collision 22 miles east of Decatur on Feb 27. Burial was Feb 29 at Powning Cemetery near Comanche. Evans survived by wife Sue and many relatives. Blondie Bell of Bridgeport, 42, was injured and treated at a hospital. Traffic halted four hours. Local arrangements by Oak Lawn Funeral Home Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Pat Evans
Bowie
Decatur
Thoursday
Bowie Owens & Brumley
Powning Cemetery
Comanche
Oak Lawn Funeral Home
Evans
Blondie Bell
Bridgeport
Don Sanders
Bell
Sue
Clayte
Mamie) Evans
Gayland Evans
Stephenville
Arnold
Quint Evans
Virgel Evans
Millsap
Jessie Ray Evans
la Pryor
Bobby Evans
Odessa
Juanita Toliver
LaPryor
Mary Lois Gilliams
Betty Lou Allen
Fort Worth
Lara Taylor
Card of Thanks for James Curtis Ellis
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the untimely death of James Curtis Ellis. They thank friends, relatives, and neighbors for flowers, food, cards, and words of sympathy from Mrs. James Curtis Ellis and children, Mrs. Della M Ellis, Jonnie and Bill Ellis and families.
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James Curtis Ellis
Chilren
Della M. Ellis
Johnnie
Bill Ellis
Ite
Political Announcements List for 1968 Primaries
The chief releases political announcements for the Democratic Primaries on May 4 and June 1 1968. Candidates include Omar Burleson for Congress Everett Grindstaff Lynn Nabl ers Bert Massey Marilyn Elrod Hampton Gaston Boykin Ar dell Ellis Claud Jones Homer Ed Miller Irvin Dunn and Kemp for various district and county offices with filing fees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett J
Grindstaff
Runnels County
Lynn Nablers
Brown County
Bert Massey
Friends of Public Library Meet in Comanche
The Executive Committee of the Friends of the Comanche Public Library met at Mrs. Charles Marshall's home on February 28 to plan the spring membership drive and appoint committees. Leaders include Mrs. James Wilkerson for membership and Jim Dudley as program chair for the late April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Comanche Public Library
Charles Marshall
Friends
James Wilkerson
Jim Dud
Fort Worth Family Visits McCarty Mother in Fort Worth
Fort Worth residents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Faulkner and sons Danny and Dennis, along with Miss Bobby Underwood, spent the week with Mrs. W. J. McCarty Sr. in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Melvin Faulkner
Danny and
Dennis
Bobby Underwood
W. J. McCarty Sr
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. H. Fletcher
Charles Benson
Lee McGlothlin
Byrlene Moore
Odell Kirksey
Kathleen Eads
Sarah Spalding
Artis Rachels
Leon Douglas
Leta Andrews
Shirlynn Benson
Archie E. Boyd, Jr
Fred Curry
T. J. Davidson
Nobia Dunn
George Elliss
Chester A. Giesecke
Orville Hale
Kathryn Hill
Jerry Hulsey
Houston Jolley
Maxine Martin
Duane Ogle
Pallie Palmer
Wayne Preston
Marguerite Ross
David Venable
Jewel Werner
Lee Presswood
Princeipal
David Andrews
Margie Barret
Robert DeLaney
Devin Froh
Frell Froh
Frances Liss
Marvin E. Moore
Margaret Presswood
Gary Williams
J. B. Layne
Co. E. Irby
Mary Beaty
Mabel Boyd
Sybil DeLaney
Edna McPherson
Mary Caraway
Kertha Brannan
Jewel Hathcock
Berta Goodson
Reba Hale
Ollie Sloan
Nina Beth Durham
Char
Emilee Preston
Lauretta Preston
Faye Rush
Florence Vineyard
Margaret Waring
Oakwood Cemetery
Emmett Betton
Hugh Coan
Marvin Hail
O. V. Phillips
John Leel
A. E. Vineyard
E. L
Homer Norwood
C. A. Giesecke
C. D. Watts
T. N. Walker
Tommie Paddock
Roy Williams
Olan Hicks
John Lee
Comanche Board of Education
Bill Clemons
Sid Carney, Jr
Bill Parker
Wayne Stewart
L. L. Dukes, Jr
Elias Dudley
Clyde Williams
Dublin
Be'ton Hallmark
Dr. Hallmark
Hal'mark
John Sullivan
Zephyr
Ellen
Mary
J. Frank Dobie
Comanche Public
Durham
Rexall
Helene Curtis
Jergen
Gillette
Werner
Eve
Lavoptik
Mennen
Fine
Tiny Burton
W. Central Ave
Herb Goodson
Gene Paul Evans
Dallas
Allen Fuller
Allen
San Antonio
Colorado City
O. B. Truelock
John Reese
Congress
Omar Burleson
Jones County
Marilyn
Bo) Elrod
Co. C. Hampton
Gaston Boykin
Ardell Ellis
Claud Jones
Homer ED Miller
Irvin Dunn
Hw. Ll. Kemp
Ajgleen
Aileen
Coldene
BAYER
Buff Erin
Elec
Oue
Independent
Druigist League
Friends OF Public Library
Hank Durham
Mrs
Gilmore Durham
Institute of Texas Cultures
HemisFair ‘68
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