Weekend visitors and local family gatherings noted
Rob Dick Gray Matt Steele and Troy Hanson of Kelly Field spent the weekend with local residents. Miss Frankie Merle Sones of Harbin visited J. E. Steele’s home. Miss Jessie Lee Rees of De Leon stayed with C. A. Rees. The Holland family visited Anne Dry in De Leon. Granville Johnson and Buryon Doggett ran a feed mill in Buffalo and Downing. Maud Grissom Wanda Jock McGinnis Rose Etta spent Sunday at May with Harold Pierson family. Rosemary Pierson left Dallas after months with her parents H. W. and Mrs. Pierson. Frank Dunnam Paula of Ft Worth spent the weekend with her parents. B O Byerly and sons of Houston visited the area weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Merle Sones
Harbin
J. E. Steele
Jessie Lee Rees
de Leon
C. A. Rees
L. G. Holland
Anne Dry
Granville Johnson
Buryon Doggett
Buffalo
Downing
Maud Grissom
Wanda
Jock McGinnis
Rose Etta
Harold Pierson
Rosemary Pierson
Dallas
H. W. Pierson
Frank Dunnam
Paula
Ft. Worth
Singing night set for Trinity Sunday at Sand Hill
A large crowd is expected for Trinity Sunday night as plans are made for the Annual Easter Sunday Singing at Sand Hill. P F C Bevis Smith of Brooks Field, on furlough, visited Grand Prairie and attended the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. Last Wednesday’s rabbit drive drew many locals with hunters from Beattie and other nearby communities. Lawrence Frank and family of Duster visited W D Nowlin and family. B B Skaggs and family visited Willie Skaggs and family at Rock Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Hill
P.F
Bevis Smith
Brooks Field
Dale Singleton
Grand Prairie
Fort Worth
Beattie, Duster
Suez
de Leon
Comanche
Lawrence Frank
Duster
W. D. Nowlin
B. B. Skaggs
Willie Skaggs
Rock Bluff
Community Remembers Local Service Members in Armed Forces
The article lists residents serving in military camps and overseas. Jim Carrigan recently landed in Australia, Ray Carrigan serves in Colorado, Junior Doggett is at Camp Robinson Arkansas, Frank Garner at Sheppard Field Wichita Falls, Matt Steele Troy Hanson and Dick Gray at Kelly Field, and Mack Loggins at Fort Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Doggett
Jim Carrigan
Australia
Ray Carrigan
Colorado
Junior Doggett
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Frank Garner
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Matt Steele
Troy Hanson
Dick Gray
Kelly Field
Mack Loggins
Ft. Bliss
Out-of-town Guests Attend Farmer Funeral
A list of visitors from several cities attended the funeral of Prentice Farmer last Thursday afternoon. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Montgomery Fr Stockton Dr Harry L Farmer and others from San Angelo Cleveland Ohio Gatesville Waco Stacy Ozona Donna and Brownwood along with local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentice Farmer
J. M. Montgomery
Stockton
M. Hammons
Donna
C. M. Farmer
San Angelo
Harry L. Farmer
Cleveland
Ohio
Sherrill Kendrick
Gatesville
L. A. Robertson
Roy Robertson
Waco
Fred Hammons
Milton McMillian
J. H. Snodgrass
Stacy
Judge Montgomery
Ozona
Ben Shelton
A. J. Shelton
Annie Shelton
Stewart Hopper
Bettie McMillian
Arthur Bell
B. M. Davis
Brownwood
Every Dog Has His Day Ousting of Waco Coach Tyson
Paul Tyson, Waco High School football coach for 27 years and five time state champion, was ousted by the Waco School Board after declining to resign. Renowned for his character and leadership of players, his recent teams fell short of fan expectations, illustrating the adage that today’s success can turn to a fall tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tyson
Waco High School
Waco
Tyson
Texas
TCU
Week end visits roll through local area
Newburg Robert Earl Seay of A&M College spent the weekend here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R F Seay. Mrs John Pogue was taken to a Brownwood hospital last Saturday for treatment. Pvt William Farrar of Sheppard Field spent Sunday here with family and friends. Mrs George Helmsley and daughters of Stephenville visited here over the weekend. Mrs T L Robertson was taken to a Temple hospital last week for treatment. Hilda Gene Fergerson of Dallas spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Verde Fergerson. Betty Goosby of John Tarleton visited her family over the weekend. Jack Lane visited his family and friends here Saturday. Nita Jean McDonald of Howard Payne spent the weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Earl Seay
A&m College
R. F. Seay
John Pogue
Brownwood Hospital
William Farrar
Sheppard Field
George Helmsley
Stephenville
T. L. Robertson
Temple Hospital
Hilda Gene Fergerson
Dallas
Verde Fergerson
Betty Goosby
John Tarleton
Jack Lane
Nita Jean McDonald
Howard Payne
Tom McDonald
Winters and Abilene couples visit R R Smith family
Mr and Mrs Parker Gayden of Winters and Mr and Mrs B H Pettit of Abilene visited R R Smith and family Saturday. Typewriter Ribbons at The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Gayden
Winters
B. H. Pettit
Abilene
R. R. Smith and
Family
Comanche Chamber Discusses Utilities and Signage Plan
At the Comanche Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 17 1942 President Vineyard leads directors J C Wilkerson Jack Moore G C McKenzie John Dion C F Denny Porter Franks D E Howard. The board approves paying local FSA office utilities up to 10 per month and buys office furniture for 65. A marketing plan to post signs directing truckers to farmers is discussed with no action, and a highway 10 entry sign plan is approved and a committee named to erect them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Chamber of Comméce Nei
Chamber of Commerce
Pres. Vineyard
J. C. Wilkerson
Jack Moore
G. C. McKenzie
John Dion
C. F. Denny
Porter Franks
D. E. Howard
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
Shelton Bros. Dairy
Largent & Stevens
Milburn Road
Cox & McInnis
Byrds
FSA
D. EB. Howard
F. Denny
Highway 10
D. E
Notice of Election in Comanche Independent School District
The Comanche Independent School District in Texas will hold an election on the first Saturday in April to elect two trustees replacing terms of Robert Eaton and Roy Brannan. Candidates must file with the Secretary of the School Board before the election. Ordered by the School Board on March 10 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
Comanche Independent
Texas
Comanche Independent School District
Robert Eaton
Roy Brannan
Comanche Independent School Board
Local Social News From Soda Springs and Surrounding Towns
Soda Springs and Dublin residents among guests with visits to families in Stephenville Bastrop Blanket Ballinger and Gus t ine over the past weekend and week. The reports mention Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Sturdivant and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Virge Hanes Mr. and Mrs. Garner Lloyd and family Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Robert son Harold Hurt Mrs. J. H. Lloyd and others visiting regional households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Whitehead
Dublin
E. M. Caraway
Sturdivant
Bill Walker
Stephenville
Virge Hanes
Bastrop
Garner Lloyd
W. H. Lloyd
Eugene Robertson
Harold Hurt
Ballinger
J. H. Lloyd
Gustine
Court House News: Divorce, Deeds, Births and Deaths
District court filings include Louise Kent v Errett Kent and Evelyn Weatherman v Sidney Nee for divorce and injunctions. Birth notices for Ferguson Keeter, Ory Smith son, and Ward daughter. Death of Martha Inez Kerley, 78. State case against Mathew Adams for liquor transport. Deeds recorded detailing transfers in De Leon, Comanche, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Kent
Errett Kent
Feral Ferguson Keeter
Gustine
Route 1
William Ory Smith
Kenneth Ory
T. A. Ward
Blanket
Rt. 2
Ginger Darlene
Martha Inez Kerley
Claire Kerley
van Dyke Community
Oakwood
Texas
Johnathan Peacock
Martha Jane Story Peacock
State of Texas
Mathew Adams
Wilburn Brewer
Comanche
Tweeta Atchley
Floyd Leonard
Houston
Alice Patton
Convention Attendees From Comanche and De Leon at Coleman
Rev and Mrs E G Gregory Jr and others from Comanche and De Leon attended the District Sunday School and Training Union Convention at the First Baptist Church in Coleman on Tuesday March 17. A new four story sandstone county courthouse replacing an old 50 year old structure is completed at Palo Pinto by WPA workers. A modern courthouse for Delta County has been completed at Cooper by WPA workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Gregory Jr
W. D. Massey
Belle Dudley
John Hart
E. N. Carpenter
Comanche
H. J. Starnes
H. H. Inzer
de Leon
First Baptist Church
Coleman
Palo Pinto
WPA
Delta County
Cooper
Order of Election For County School Trustees
County Judge H H Lockridge orders an election on April 4 1942 in all Comanche County school districts to elect one County School Trustee at Large to complete the term of L C Macon. The notice is dated March 6 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman’s
State of Texas
Comanche
Comanche County
Texas
L. C. Macon
H. H. Lockridge
Plez Carter Buys Station at Proctor
Plez Carter buys the Lee Filling Station at Proctor and R. D. Lee, former owner, has moved to Houston. Elmer Isham now runs the former Dock Isham Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plez Carter
Proctor
Lee
R. D. Lee
Houston
Elmer Isham
Dock Isham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Modernway Food Store
Modern Way
Frank Vineyard
HAB Cottrell
Newburg
C. of C
Jennie Lou DeWitt
Comanche Ind
Soda Springs
Soaking
Hoffman's
Sport Oxfords
Hioffeman
Court House News
W. F. Smith
Elva Smith
John Parker
Hazel Parker
Christine Weeks
Roy Weeks
Pink Scott
Roy Chambers
H. A. Wyche
C. C. Hampton
Evelyn Weatherman
Sidney Dee Nee
Ella Mae Orr
Hubert Orr
Hazel Streety
W. C. Streety
America
Dickie
Taicking
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!