Marriages and Property Transfers Recorded in Comanche Area
Medford Langford and Norene Lee wed in Comanche March 20 officiated by Rev. Gordon Barrett. Other marriages include W. B. Reese to Dora Reese March 17, L. W. Larson to Velda Roch March 15, Luther Sliger to Letha Hastings March 9, and E. B. Brownlee to Rachel Wieman March 9. Multiple deeds list various lot and land transfers with modest sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford Langford
Norene Lee
Goldthwaite
Comanche
Gordon Barrett
W. B. Reese
Dora Reese
R. B. Easley
L. W. Larson
Velda Roch
de Leon
R. G. Alexander
Luther Sliger
Letha Hastings
Bordon Barrett
E. B. Brownlee
Rachael Wieman, de Leon
C. C. Nichols
Local Church Notes and Town Life Highlights
Sipe Springs and nearby towns report regular church services with Rev L S Williams at Daniel Baker and Elder Reese Thompson at the Church of Christ. Rev John W Henderson will lead Baptist services while Junior and Senior B Y P A groups meet Sundays. Various local residents, travels, and family news follow, including visits, births, and weekend gatherings across Rising Star, Lubbock, Stephenville, and De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Williams
Daniel Baker
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Reese Thompson
Cisco
Church of Christ
John W. Henderson
Baptist Church
Women’s Missionary Society
Billy Byrd
Joyce Foster
Rising Star
Mildred Foster
Washington, D. C
Aileen
Anni Grace Foster
M. S. Gunn
Lubbok
B. F. Spratling
W. T. Spratling
Katerine
Mary Frances Jay
Lamkin
J. L. Jay
Jay Wilson
Marsh
Paul Morris
Comanche
Dee Morris
Margaret Racles
Lillian Appleton
Stephenville
J. C. Jones
Ted Bartot
Sarah Frances Curtis
de Leon
AL. Jay
E. A. Whitesides
C.L. Hord
Fising Star
Lodge Meeting Notice for Lodge 481 A F and A M
Lodge No. 481 A F and A M announces regular meetings on the second Thursday each month. Members urged to attend. J H Burton Worshipful Master.
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A. F
A. M
J. H. Burton
W. M
Texas Lady Praises Black-Draught Laxative for Family
Mrs. J. S. Stoker of Fort describes how Black-Draught laxative meets her family needs at home. The account highlights its usefulness as a reliable tonic and remedy in daily health routines.
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Texas
Mra. J. S. Stoker
Fort
Divorce Suit and Custody Action in Comanche County
Publication summons issued in Comanche County Texas for R W Masters in a 1935 divorce case No 7937 filed by Belle Masters. Court to be held April 22, 1935 in Comanche. plaintiff seeks divorce and custody of six children referencing cruelty and residence requirements.
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State OF Texas
Comanche
R. W. Masters
City of
Belle Masters
State of
Texas
Ben Wilhelm
Comanche County
Order of Election For Co School Trustees
County Judge R S McCharen orders an election on April 7 1935 in all school districts of Comanche County Texas to choose one County Trustee from Precinct 2 and one County School Trustee from Precinct 4.
Comanche Opinion on Old-Time Public Hangings
Comanche writer L B Russell defends capital punishment arguing it deters crime and protects the innocent. He cites Raymond Hamilton and compares murderers to predators, endorsing the old fashioned public hanging as a strong deterrent with juries failing to apply the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L B. Russell
Comanche
Raymond Hamilton
Cain
Aunt Sallie McCampbell Honored on Birthday
On Sunday March 24 friends and relatives gathered at Aunt Sallie McCampbell’s home to celebrate her 64th birthday. Guests brought lunch for about thirty, with a singing tribute from five young girls and a dinner shared by family and neighbors including the Gatlin, Alexander, Bryson, Coor, Miller, Burton, Hancock and Haggard households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie
MrCampbell
Hayveard
Nita Jean
Zoetta Bryson
Alta Myree Hancock
Lucille
Lula Mae Alexander
T. M. Gatlin
R M
City Election Set for April in Comanche
During a regular city council meeting in Comanche Texas the council passed an order calling a city election at City Hall on Tuesday April 2 1935. The vote plans for mayor two aldermen city attorney city marshal and city secretary to serve two years under Texas general laws. D C Dingus was appointed master of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Comanche
Funds Authorized for Rehabilitation Purchases in State
Checks totaling about $600,000 are being sent to counties in the rural rehabilitation program this week for capital goods purchases during March. Rural officials say livestock and farm equipment including mules chickens cows planters cultivators and plows will be bought to support the planting season along with feed seed and fertilizer. A limited amount of household roads for needy families will also be provided.
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Dustin
Rural Department
Fagan Returns Visit. Busy Bee Club Meets at Stewart Home
Bibb fre Louis Fagan returned from a visiting with his brother Doyle Fagan at Fairview. Mrs. Ida Stewart left this week Brownwood. The Busy Bee Club met with Mrs. Ida Stewart last Thursday. In addition to members a number of guests were served refreshments of hot chocolate and cookies. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Drennan acted as their guests Sunday, their children from various parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fagan
Doyle Fagan
Fairview
Ida Stewart
Brownwood
Busy Bee Club
Charlie Drennan
All You Can Eat for 25 Cents at McKenzie Hotel
Dinner options at the McKenzie Hotel offer all you can eat for 25 cents. Located one block off the southeast corner of the square, the hotel advertises a family style, varied buffet with no advance notice required to dine. Clean rooms are also mentioned.
Independent Gasoline Seeks Wholesale and Retail Buyers
Phifer's Service Station announces wholesale and retail gasoline sales for farm use, promising lower prices for large quantities. Lube oil sold in bulk at reduced rates, with supplies including gasoline, oil, coal oil, and naphtha. Ike Phifer, proprietor, South of City Hall.
Comanche ISD to Hold No Election on April Date
Notice from Comanche Independent School District states no election will be held at the County Clerk’s South House Annex on the first Saturday in April, the 6th, for two trustees to replace H. R. Jones and J. A. Lee. Filing for candidates must occur at least ten days before the election, with March as the final filing month. The order was set by the school board at the February 6, 1935 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
South House
Texas
Comanche County Independent
H. R. Jones
J. A. Lee
Comanche Independent School District
Comanche Independent School Board
A. P. Cox
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Willie Lee Shults
Roy Collins
Henry F. Williams
Sanger Addition
H. Hampton
G. B. Hammett
M. H. Hancock
Heyton
Co. G. Foust
BR. C. Worthy
T. B. Wear
N. E. Wear
Lam School Land Survey
Sipe Springs
Said
R. S&s. McCharen
Sallie” McCampbell
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Vetra
Comanche , Texas
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W. O. Robertson
Marley Oklahoma
D. E. Naber
McKenzie Hotel
Comanche County Abstract CO
J. R. Eanes
Comanche National Bank
J. B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
Dover
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Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
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General Motors
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