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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1953
Page
7
The piece follows a nine year old boy named Junior Rains who imagines a future of invention, travel, and wealth. He trusts God’s guidance, hoping to grow into a savior of sorts through ingenious schemes and a life of learning and play.
Elmer Roe born January 7 1892 in Comanche County Texas died February 28 1953 at his daughter's Dallas home after a thirteen month illness. Funeral services were March 1 1953 in Seymour by Minister W E Burkham. Interment Riverview Cemetery beside his sister. Survived by wife Lucile Ritchie three children Brooks and Bergen Roe and Mrs L D Chilton ten grandchildren and siblings M H Roe Austin W S Roe Comanche Mrs Nelie Smith McCaulley and Mrs T L Lucas Abilene. He was a Baptist member and loved by many. Appliance ad follows.
Sunday schools and visits across Gustine Navasota Brownwood Comanche and Taylor area detailed as residents attend church youth rallies and family gatherings. Events include FHA mother and daughter banquet in Comanche High School Gym and a funeral at Taylor Chapel. Also listed is a for sale or trade two wheel stock trailer from L J Isham.
The Lamkin Good Will Club gathered Thursday with Annie Denman leading 21 ladies as two quilts were quilted and a silk quilt tacked. The group plans to meet April 2 with Mrs Sadie Kemp alongside Mr and Mrs Clarence Daniel.
Rev Bill Sullivent of Brownwood visited Van Dyke last week with Mrs Sullivent and children Inez and Lloyd. Rev W A Hearron of Sulphur Oklahoma will preach at weekend fifth Sunday services March 28 29. Numerous families from nearby towns hosted and visited including Kerley Lane Osborn Brinson Hendrix Carter Mosley Bratton and Brinson with soft ball game at Beattie School.
The report lists Sunday activities at Shilo with a Baptist church service and a singing event in the evening at Indian Creek. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Thompson attended the Indian Creek singing, and Mrs. Eva Cantrell visited her son in law and daughter in San Antonio.
Grammar School teachers and pupils hosted a visitation week with classrooms lunchroom and library tours. The PTA sponsored the program featuring a panel on parent teacher involvement and a Texas song group, with refreshments served and invitations to return.
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