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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
5
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D W Garrett 80 longtime Comanche County resident of Sidney died in Ontario California. He left the county about 20 years ago and was a noted figure who once sought sheriff’s office. Survived by wife Miss Jonsie Weathersby, children A B Garrett Brownwood Tom Garrett Lubbock Yanus Garrett Houston two Houston daughters Mattie Lena both of Lubbock two brothers J H Garrett Refugio S C Garrett Doole and Charles Garrett San Angelo and two sisters Mrs Belle Buford Oak and Mrs Ollie Stacy Fort Worth.
Acting on Mr. ndall, chairman of the Townend Club, a Townsend meeting is called for 2 o clock Saturday afternoon at the Court case. The notice urges Townsendites and sympathizers to attend a discussion on reorganizing the club under a new setup and supporting the movement to curb depressions and promote prosperity.
James Madison Jimmie John n 26 a former cafe worker died in Paris Texas after stepping from a moving car and striking his head. The body was brought to Stephenville for burial in Oakwood Cemetery with Rev J D Smoot officiating. He is survived by his mother two sisters a brother and several half siblings.
Beattie area residents report social visits with Mr. and Mrs. E A Davis of meta, Mr. and Mrs J W Teague travelling to Louisiana, John Andress and Pearl Bingham with Gracie Faye visiting Weetwater last Sunday. Mrs Elmer Butler hosts a 42 party for Beattie High seniors with punch and cake. PTA plans a program at the Community Hall Friday night March 12. Lincoln sheep marking paint advertised for sale at Kilpatrick’s hardware.
The Downing School honors students on the sixth month honor roll. Named recipients include First Grade Mary Lou Evans. Second Grade Harold Belgeu J W Wilson Walter Lee Isbell Virginia Hulsey. Third Grade Billy Jack Cottrell. Fourth Grade Mary Francis Grissom Edward Scott Arthur Leroy Tarpley. Fifth Grade Aline Loudermilk Faye Hanson Patsy Jean McGuire Ira Coan Alvie Wilson James Peters. Sixth Grade Dorothy Jean Nabors Anna Belle Hornsby Francis Mabra Treva Vineyard Billy Jack Scott Belon Hornsby R D Lee Gayle Loudermilk and Teddy Loudermilk without a grade assignment.
Mrs. Helen Jacobs formerly Miss Helenee Comanche was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Miss Eva Lee Cox in Creamer on Saturday night February 27. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and numerous local couples and friends. gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
Thanks from Mrs G W Williams and children for kindness during illness and death. Gratitude extends to those who sent flowers and meals and offered service, and the family cherishes Williams memory.
Dan Weatherby of Waco is the new Project Superintendent on the Sidney road under construction for months. He succeeds John R. Cowan who recently came from Hamilton and will likely return as Highway Section Foreman of that county.
Tarlevon cage team completed the season with 78 straight victories and four undefeated campaigns, ending the year by crushing North Texas Aggies 52 to 32. A holiday was granted by the Dean to celebrate the record.
Personal notices from Comanche detail visits, travel, illnesses, and family news. Names include Miss Della Franklin, Evan McGuire, Mrs. Harry McGhee, J. D. Fonville, Odessa Edmondson, Lillian Durham, John Gage, H. B. Allen, J. M. Bowman, Earl Hatchett, Pink Hatchett, Glen Frazier, Marion Whickerson, H. L. Stewart, Charles Clark, Helen Werner, Perry Brothers, Jack Fryar, Bob Baker, Dale Waldrop, J. B. Carnes, Jimmy Smith, Rev. Charles H. Cole, A. J. Williford, H. N. Boas, Julian Keith, Cal Fritts, R. R. Evans, Madge Bradley, Grady Williams, Frank Mackey, Atwood Hatchery, Kilpatrick’s Hardware. Several hospital and travel notes appear alongside social visits and birthdays.
Hill Cemetery will host funeral services for C. C. Dikes a 79 year old farmer of the community. Dikes died Thursday prompting the local obituaries and burial plans.
Glen Holden, formerly of Comanche, died Wednesday in Fort Worth. Funeral services are set for eleven o'clock this morning at Oakwood Cemetery. His mother is Mrs. Maggie Holden Grady. Falls to Burks Transfer and Storage for moving household goods. ads urge using bonded movers.
The Comanche Chief offers 20 cents per dozen for eggs today tomorrow and next week. Five dozen eggs pay for one year of The Chief or twelve dozen pay for one year for The Chief and Semi-Weekly Farm News.
Rev Floyd A Leggett will preach at 11 am and 7 pm Sunday March 7. Everyone is invited to hear these inspirational sermons. Committee
Second hand magazines offered at five cents each or three for ten cents. A full line of fresh candies and tobaccos also advertised by Hines' Candy Store.
Williams advertises guaranteed flour at 1.64 and other staples at set prices including 20 pounds sugar for 1.00 and 3 cans spinach for 25 cents. Eggs bought at 17 cents, 20 Red Pullets for sale by C F Williams. Mr and Mrs Sam Cockrell of Llano visited the Polstons Sunday.
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