Couple Lived In The Same 95 Years Under 3 Flags
The 95 year life partners Lyman and Harriet Brightman of Comanche Texas are celebrated for living under three flags Texas Republic the United States and the Confederacy before Texas joined the USA. Born in Indiana and Georgia they married in 1855 and raised a large family while aiding Texas development. He served in Civil War era actions including Galveston capture and remained a Master Mason for 68 years. Both remained active and devout members of church and community.
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Om Head
W. H
Eve Elative
Piic
Texas
Wewand Harresters
Comanche
Goliad
Republic Ofas
State of
USA
Simway
Lyman Brightman
Henry
Indiana
Mr. Bright
Lind
Republic of Texas
U.S
Law
Taylor
General Scott
Golard
North
Galveston
Footsore
Brightman
Harriet
Bob
Mobile, Alabama
A. M
Methodist Church
R. A. Smith Honored On 89th Birthday
R A Smith celebrated his 89th birthday at the Proctor Baggett home with all nine children present plus two nieces reared by him. A large lunch followed assembly of family from Fort Worth Warren Lubbock Dallas Gustine Comanche and Austin among others.
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R. A. Smith
Irvin Dunn
Proctor-Baggett
Letha
Beth
Charles Weidner
Fort Worth
Wiley Smith
Harold
Warren
Arizona
Clarence Smith
Ronald
Dallas
Lonnie McDougal
Bart
Bret
Comanche
Charles Levisay
Glenn
Kent
Janice Kee
Austine
Gary Davis
Ladoutt Northcutt
Proctor
Rena McNutt
Brrownwood
Mary D. White
Austin
Comanche County 4 H Adult Leaders Honor State Round Up Hope
Comanche County 4 H Adult Leaders Association met April 22 at the county courthouse with 15 leaders and two visitors. The group presented Friends of 4 H plaques to Mr. and Mrs. K H Roland of De Leon. District 8 eliminations at Jephenville highlighted 27 teams, with 13 advancing to the State Round Up. participants include John Cunningham and others under various coaching pairs. Plans for Rural Life Sunday May 19 and the Gold Star Tour in July were announced as 4 Hers begin preparations.
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Comanche County
4-H
Owens
Dickson
K. H. Roland
de Leon
Jephenville
John Cunningham
Burton Cunningham
Sarah Lou
Walter McCullough
Gayle McCullough
Richard Frazier
Olan Frazier
Nancy O’brien
Monselle O’brien
Jane Ann Robertson
Don Kemmitz
Cunningham to Lead Nat's Honor Society in Comanche High
The National Honor Society at Comanche High School met on April 24 to elect officers for the coming year. New leaders include John Cunningham as president, Dorothea Byrd as vice president, Freddie Fae Sullivan as secretary, Letha Dunn as treasurer, Hugh Fletcher as historian, Kay Rachels as reporter, and John Caton as photographer. Sponsor Miss Hattie Brightman installed the officers. The group also discussed upcoming projects.
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Comanche High School
John Cunningham
Dorothea Byrd
Freddie Fae Sullivan
Letha Dunn
Hugh Fletcher
Kay Rachels
John Caton
Hattie Brightman
West Texas Fair Exhibits Include Canning and Crafts
Notes show exhibits to the West Texas Fair in Abilene during September featuring canning crafts embroidery and clothing. The Association meets at eight o clock starting in May.
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Abilene
Oswell Brightman Brief Business Trip to Wichita Falls
Oswell Brightman made a business trip to Wichita Falls last week, traveling for meetings and potential deals with local firms. The visit concludes with plans for future collaborations and follow up discussions.
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Oswell Brightman
Wichita Falls
Austin visitors from Bergfield family weekend stay
Here From Austin Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bergfield and son Brad of Austin visited in the home of the Dale Ishams here over the weekend.
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Ed Bergfield
Brad
Austin
Dale Ishams
Vacation hosts in Lincoln welcomed Houston couple
Mr and Mrs Sidney West of Houston spent a two week vacation in the homes of Mr and Mrs Clifton Shoemaker and Mr and Mrs Grover Laman.
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Sidney West
Houston
Clifton Shoemaker
Grover Laman
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James Slider
Optometrist
Adult Leads Association
John M. Robertson
Cunningham
Comanche High
Wichita Falls Visitor
Houstonians
Petunias
Johnson’s Plants
Fred C. Johnson
Argentina
Starr
Sudan
Scott Grocery
N. Austin
PHO
Leming A
Saving & Loan
Stephenville
HOPE
THE
Waco
Am Oeyfag
Mims Clinic
Comanche, Texas
Royd. Mims, D.O
South
C. B. Wright, D.O
Corvair Monza Club
Corals Oerei Ic
Rolet
TNT
Chevrolet
Arthur Chevrolet -Olds Inc
Gomanghe Funral Home
State Farm
BOR. Insurance
GALE
Ralph Robinson
Texas St. DE Leon
State Farm Mutual Automobile
State Farm Use Iesurance Co
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co
Home Office
C.C. Hampton
Porter B
W. Grand
D. Blackood
D.O
Carnes
Nelson Poultry
East
Walcott Ave
Marie Nelson
Riley-Cardner Memorial Servicer
Ilamilton, Texas
S. J. Isham
Dean
Dean's
Jack Sandifer
Lester Kilburban
Brownwood
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