Well Known Gustine Couple Observe Golden Wedding
A Gustine couple Naomi Blankenship and J Henry Harrison celebrate fifty years since their marriage on March 23 1879 with a family gathering of thirteen children and multiple grandchildren. The ceremony was performed by Rev Brock in a Gustine dwelling later the First State Bank of Gustine stands on that lot. The couple and their children have long resided in Gustine earning neighborly esteem.
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Naomi Blankenship
J. Henry Harrison
Harrison
Gustine
Brock
Indian Creek
First State Bank of
W. M. Carcoll
J. D. Bonner
Mr. Harrison
Grayson County
Texas
Sur
Turkey Eggs to Let by Durham Bros
Turkeys eggs for hatching will be available in multiple settings. Interested parties should contact Durham Bros immediately for details and reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Bros
Call Burks and Son for Your Song Distant Moving
Burks and Son advertise long distance moves for residents with reliable service. The firm emphasizes careful packing and careful handling of pianos and delicate items during interstate relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Burks and Son
Easter Program at Methodist Church March 29 7 45 p m
The Methodist Church hosts an Easter program on March 29 at 7 45 p m featuring an orchestra and choir. Readings include Berna Cochran and Nobia Dunn with performances titled Easter Joy Eastertide Easter Sounds Its Notes of Triumph and In the Garden. The program closes with The Lord of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Berna Cochran
Nobia Dunn
Insured aid seen as clouded worry fades in report
J. R. Banes and Co. (31-32) W. P. Duckett visited Ft Worth for a gathering of Independent Telephone men Tuesday. Miss Estelle Reese was in Dallas Thursday buying goods for Shelton and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Banes and Co
W. P. Duckett
Ft. Worth
Estelle Reese
Dallas
Shelton and
Jackson
School heads reelected in Sidney and Sipe Springs districts
J. B. Cooper was reelected to a fourth term as Sidney Public School head, praised as a leading schoolman. In Sipe Springs, J. Frank Redwine was elected superintendent for 1929 30, entering his first year in that post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cooper
Sidney
Cooper
Redwine
Sipe Springs
J. Frank Redwine
School Head W G Barrett Called to Anson
Supt. W G Barrett and his family were summoned to Anson on Friday due to the serious illness of his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barrett
Anson
Comanche Weekend Visit By Scurry and Longe
R W Scurry Jr of San Antonio and Al Longe of Bowie spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs R W Scurry. They were accompanied to their homes Monday by their wives who had been visiting in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Scurry Jr
San Antonio
al Longe
Bowie
Comanche
R. W. Scurry
J. W. McMurry
L. J. Isham
Haskell
Bennie McMurry
Home
San Angelo
Mrs Silvan Davis Visits Cleveland Parents
Mrs Silvan Davis of Cleveland Ohio is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B F Amos.
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Mrs. Silvan Davis
Cleveland, Ohio
Mrs
B. F. Amos
Dallas man Carl Johnson visits Comanche with relatives
Carl Johnson of Dallas spent the weekend in Comanche with relatives, enjoying time away from home and catching up with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Johnson
Dallas
Comanche
Easter Program to Feature Local Band at Methodist Church
On Sunday evening March 31 the orchestra formed from band members will perform an Easter program at the Methodist church led by Miss Minnie Elkins and Mrs. Ruby Barton. The group aims to aid the community with public events and will provide soloists and small ensembles upon request. New band members include Nan Shelton Helen Greenwade Christine Velma Stark in clarinet and Stanton Wilhelm Jones Wilkerson J B Dupuy and Mrs Joe Marshell in trumpet. The band plans weekly open air concerts beginning Monday night April 1, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Howard
Minnie Elkins
Ruby Barton
Nan Shelton
Helen Greenwade
Christine
Velma Stark
Stanton Wilhelm
Jones Wilkerson
J.B. Dupuy
Joe Marshell
Hypnotist Burying Girl Alive At Majestic Show
Hypnotist Mr Q plans to awaken Miss Gladys Tripp tonight at the Majestic following her burial on the Healer Chevrolet Co. lot after last night’s performance. Patrons called the show entertaining and mystifying with the burial as its climax.
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Majestic
Gladys Tripp
Healer Chevrolet Co
Miss Tripp
Rugs In Special Sale From Durham Bros
Durham Bros offer weekend rug sale with 9x9 at 5.90 dollars and 9x10 1-2 at 6.50 dollars. 9x11 feet priced at 8.50 dollars. Early shoppers secure best selection.
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Durham Bros
Mrs Gilstrap Visits Comanche With Her Mother
Mrs D D Gilstrap of Quintque spent the week end in Comanche with her mother Mrs D P Wall inge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Gilstrap
Quintque
Comanche
D. P. Wallinge
Shook Family Weekend Visit With Laynes
Mr and Mrs L T Shook spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Layne, and their daughters Roberta and Charlotte joined them for the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Shook
Roberta
Charlotte
J. B. Layne
Scout Court of Honor to Honor Troop 10 Scouts
Scout Executive Jack Brunberg will preside Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church Scout Room for Troop 10 awards. It will be the last meeting under the present scout master, with uniforms expected. public and especially scout parents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brunberg
Presbyterian Church
Leland Hood
Harry Mark Cauley
Life Scouts
J. B. Carnes
L. G. Everidge
Edison Daniel
Jack Satterfield
Bill Hooker
Guy Nolian Ruth
Gilmore Durham
I. G. Everidge
J.D. Dupuy
G. Everidge
N. P. Wilkinson
S. M
J W McMurry Buried in Owens Texas
John Wesley McMurry died at his Owens home on March 2 192? and was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Rev Wally and Rev Steele led services. He lived in Comanche county 22 years, born June 25 1852 in Fulton Kentucky. Survived by widow, children, sister C P Sloan and brother Albert McMurry. An active Presbyterian and community member.
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John Wesley McMurry
Owens
Texas
Pleasant Valley
Wally
Steele
Mr. McMurry
Comanche County
Tennessee
Comanche
Fulton County
Kentucky
Gibson County
Tenn
Susan Sloan
C. PP. McMurry
R. M. Pierce
Beulah McMurry
Jess Medcalf
A. McMurry
F. J. Isham
J. D. McMurry
May
Ben McMurry
San Angelo
Mrs Coman Shear Visits Waco Parents
Mrs Coman Shear and her infant daughter of Waco are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T J Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coman Shear
Waco
T. J. Williams
E H Jones Grocery Ad Promotes Seeds and Fresh Groceries
Pure pedigreed Antone cotton seed and Cash Mebanic Free Silver bulk seed offered by E. H. Jones Grocery. Also a full line of field and garden seeds plus a fresh grocery selection priced to sell. Phone 42.
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E. H. Jones
Mrs W H Cunningham Buried at Newburg
Mrs. W H Cunningham died at her son James Cunningham's home in Comanche after visiting Cisco. Interment was at Newburg Cemetery with Rev Gordon Barrett officiating. A long time Comanche County resident, she was born January 1 1845 in Fannin County Texas and survived by many children. She helped organize the county Baptist church and lived with her daughter Mrs Oscar L Mason in Cisco before death.
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W. H. Cunningham
James Cunningham
Comanche
Cisco
Newburg
Gordon Barrett
Cunningham
Dred
Comanche County
Capt
Jack Wright
Mildred Wright
Jane
Fannin County
Texas
Mack Baugh
Priddy
Tom R. Cunningham
Hamilton
Oscar L. Mason
Edward Halford
Newhbure
Willie N. Weaver
Dodsonville
Albert Cunningham
Newbure
J. A. Michardson
Hico
Free Life of Christ Show At Buffalo Tonight
A stereoptical presentation by J. M. Haynes will depict the life of Christ during a pie supper in Buffalo. Proceeds benefit the local Sunday School. In Comanche, K. M. Post J. D. Dyer and J. G. Russell were on business Friday.
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Buffalo
J. M. Haynes
Christ
K. M. Post
Tyler
Cotton Belt Lines
Texas
J. D. Dyer
J. G. Russell
Comanche
Turkey hatching season opens at Poultry Farm
Tet ue os your turkey eres for you, Mr. J. R. Gille, Coman che Poultry Farm as hatchery activities begin for forthcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Gille
Comanche Poultry Farm
Hutchison Plans Return to Lead Juvenile Orchestra
Mrs Hutchison writes from San Juan Porto Rico Feb 24 to the Comanche Chief editor announcing her return to lead a Juvenile Orchestra. She mentions recent orchestra study in New York and San Juan and invites pupils and others to join once back in port. She awaits a steamer to Cuba before resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Comanche
New York
Cuba
Mrs. Hutchison
Notice to Truck and Trailer Owners
All applicants for truck and trailer licenses must present a receipt from a public weigher showing the vehicle weight before license issuance. Tax Collector Mrs. B. W. Speed signals compliance and official procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Speed
Two Girls Improve After Adlerika Stomach Trouble
Due to stomach trouble Miss A H and her sister lived on hot water and rice. After taking Adlerika they can eat any food and feel fine. The first spoonful relieves gas and cleanses old waste from the system. They enjoy meals and sleep better. Reese and Durham Drug.
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A. H
Adlerika
Reese
Durham
Rebuilt Livery Row Surges on Fire Anniversary in Gustine
On the March 25, 1928 fire's first anniversary, Gustine shows substantial rebuilding. Higginbotham Bros. erect two new blocks, P A Huey lot hosts Davis Bros garage and Woody Johnson station, J P Lee replaced by a two brick Masonic hall and Cash Grocery, a new Post Office rises on Elm Confectionery site, and two new north side structures join Elms Confectionery and Gustine Filling Station tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. and Co
Young and McClellan Grocery
P. A. Huey
Mr. McCay
Davis Bros
Cash Grocery
Elm
W. R. Miller
Elms Confectionery
Howell
Gustine
Purchase options for rues and selec items
Rues priced at $5.00, 9x10 at $6.50, 9 15 feet at $8.50. Includes brief notes on good selections and pricing.
Easter program moved to Sunday morning at White Point Church
Mrs. George RB Black states the Easter program and egg hunt will take place Sunday morning during Sunday School hour at White Point Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Point
George RB. Black
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W. F. Swinn
Comenche
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Healer Motor Company
Webb
Tarleton
Tom Hutchinson
Tom
Comanche and
de Leon
Crews Hardy
Brownwood
R. L. Todd
Santa Anna
Tom Burt
Fort Worth
Conanche
Scout Court OF Honor
J.W. McMurry
J. R. Eanes & Co
W. N. Howery
Graham
Poh and Hardy McCampbell
Mrs. Conway
J. R. Barry
Aransas
Hutchison
Duaje- Bailoon
Healer Ghevrolet Co
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