March Wind Dampens Hopes as School Prepares to Close
Local notes report high winds with no rain yet, farmers discouraged, and hope for future showers. Mr Gantz spoke at the school last Friday, the play at Gum Springs drew praise, and several townspeople visited kin across Comanche and nearby towns. The community looks ahead to a cemetery working at Zion Hill on March 31 and various travels for work and family visits continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gantz
Jesse Tines
Jones County
Gum Springs
Marry Arrington
Golda Evans
Comanche
Rainey
Zion Hill Cemetery
H. M. Woolsey
San Antonio
E. P. Hart
Cross Plains
Bud McClatchy
Pioneer
W. L. Moore
Jim
Grandma” Bryant
Edna Wier
Harbin
Pearl Saulters
Dave Hoover
Soda Springs
Will Green
Flinsville
Vandiver
Woods
Joe Crump
Dublin
J. F. Brooks
Grace Vandiver
R. B. Jones
Baby R. B. Jr
BIBB LOCALS REPORT SICKNESS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
We list fine weather after sand storms and multiple social visits in Bibb locals. Families including Drennan Hastings Milner Amonett Hall and others shared gatherings while some residents travel to Pioneer oil field for work and several flu cases are noted.
Proctor Beats Hasse In Friday Baseball Game
Proctor won 11 to 3 over Hasse in a Friday baseball game. Rev. Broxton filled his regular appointment at Hasse Saturday Monday and Sunday night. A party occurred at the home of Fr. B. O. Gray Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor and Hasse
Proctor
Broxton
Hasse
Sidney News March 21 notes local events and illness
The Sidney News reports dry windy weather impacting planting with no moisture. Local residents Cody Graham and Mr and Mrs Jno Windom visited relatives. Roger Langston’s baby died in Brownwood and was buried at Pendergrass cemetery with funeral by Rev Smith. several residents suffer flu. a large musical event at W J Steel’s featured Profs Laroque Redwine Jones and Miss Willie Pearl Jones. A car mishap near Sipe Springs left four men stranded. Uncle Alex Lane remains ill. Methodists reseat their Sidney church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Graham
Jno. Windom
Doole
Roger Langston
Brownwood
Pendergrass Cemetery
Rev Smith
A. A. Hilley
K. D. Jones
Cross Plains
Lem Chapel
Artie Cox
Varicieave
W. J. Steel
Sidney
Gap
Sing Creek
Laroque Redwine
Jones
Miss Willie Pearl Jones
The
Claud Wells
Custer
A. €. Jones
EB. A. Reese
Lonnie
E. A
John Young
de Leon
J. W. Vaneleave
Henry
M. O. Lane
C. J. Graham Sr
Johnnie Windom
Mangum
Sipe Springs
Carbon
Alex Lane
Harmony Community Progress and Social Roundup
Harmony notes describe moving the church twenty five feet to improve layout and attendance. Local residents report illnesses including severe colds and bronchitis while several people visit friends in nearby areas. A Saturday party and frequent visits showcase community ties and ongoing church activities led by Rev. J D Kersell.
Ex-soldier Melvin Hilley to claim title in New Mexico
Melvin Hilley will travel to New Mexico in a few days to prove a claim filed earlier. He must erect improvements valued at $800 and occupy the property for seven months to acquire title from the State government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hilley
New Mexico
Pleasant Valley News Sees Quiet Prosperity Amid Illness
Pleasant Valley reports a stretch of pretty weather despite sand storms and flu cases. Notable items include Jack Nichols recovering, a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Harvey on March 15, school closing March 24 due to funds, and several local visits and travel notes among residents and families.
Pleasant Weather and Community News from Gum Springs
Gum Springs reports pleasant weather with no rain and several residents suffering sore throats. Jessie Tiner returned from Fisher County, a large Friday night program drew a good crowd, and Miss Mary Arrington began her third successful teaching term at the community. George Kerley and Charlie Marshall attended Van Dyke singing, with a modest turnout but good singing and attendance expected again Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Tiner
Fisher County
Mary Arrington
Wilborn
Texas
George Kerley
Charlie Marshall
van Dyke
Mercer Gap Community Notes and Social Snippets
March cheerful weather as neighbors share visits and sickness updates. Milestones include W A Cade's funeral at Mercer Gap cemetery and Alfred McKinzie's farm purchase. Local efforts focus on a new telephone line and travels for lodge events in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Gore
Dale Waldrop
Nelson Williams
W. A. Cade
Mercers Gap
C. R. Gore
Alfred McKinzie
G. C. McKinzie
Comanche
Clarence Edwards
San Antonio
Rollie Waldrop
Farmers Hope For Rain As Visitors Share News
The paragraph notes farmers hoping for rain while some have planted corn. Mr and Mrs O M Bean and family visited with Mr and Mrs Charlie Dingler Sunday. Pottet family and son traveled to Dallas and Fort Worth for the Stock Show. Dr P G Wimberly treated a sick horse Friday night. Seay returned home from the coast. John Bean went to Dallas, returned by Fort Worth after attending the Stock Show and reported rain and good grain growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Corn
P. G. Wimberly
Steger
Ae Seay
John P. Bean
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Bred to Lay Tomphlen Strain Flock Near Blanket Texas
H R May of Blanket Texas advertises select free range eggs from the Tomphlen Strain dark brown Leghorns in a posted notice. Eggs priced at 1.50 per 13 and 7.00 per 100, with sale point five miles north of Blanket. Sip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Leghorn
Texas
Citation by Publication in Suit Over 220 Dollar Note
Texas court summons L H Prater by publication for four weeks in Comanche County to answer a petition filed March 1922 by A B Haworth. The suit reaches over a mortgage deed of trust and land in Erath and Eastland counties, seeking foreclosure and first lien priority with attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Comanche County
L. H. Prater
52Nd Judicial District
52Nd Judicial
Comanche
A. B. Haworth
Linne Prater
W. F. Prater
FE. T. Prater
Texas
J. E. Miller
Haworth
Erath
Eastland
Ist
Prater
Flat Creek
Stone Mound
Jamison’s Peak
N. E
E. T. Prater
H. L. Prater
Linnie Prater
Eastland County
EB. T. Prater
L. H.prater
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Reliable Pure Food
House of Quality and Service
J. W. Scurry
Lee Drennan
Stag Creek
Tom Stark
Cisco
Pioneer Oil Field
Sidney News
Ano
J. A. Stailey
J. H. Howell
Aaron Stevens
Little Johnnie
Connie Norrid
Steve Smiths
J. D. Kersell
Séffie
Calvin Thomas
J. J. Mogers
Chas Rogers
Era Franks
Leslie Fletchers
George Creek
de “Con
Mercer Gap
Eva Frank A
Ethel Stevens
Tom
Golda Rogers
Rena Owen
Tom Gore
W. E. Payne
Luther Rogers
Vernon Boyd
Arthur Jones
J. Z. Stevens
Newbury
Millie Smith
Eula Fletcher
Hubert Phillips
Chas. Rogers
Orval Rogers
Pleasant Valley
Jack Nichols
Bill Guthrie
Helder
Harvey
Earl Franklin
Kinzie Wilkins
Callie Holland
Irma Byrd
Breckenridge
Holland
Bob McCullough
Tom Lacy
Charlie Liv
Nichols
Mr. Evans
C. McKinzie
Ira Fletcher
Fd Payne
L. A. Brown
Miss Cadenhead
Alta
Fred Brown
Archer Prude
Oscar Callaway
Winnie Turner
Iva
Vada MecKinzie
Flemming
OWL
Jim Moody
Prop
Sip
N. W
Armstrong Creek
C. Rankin
N. FE
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