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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1942
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Sam Forehand of Brownwood and Harold Clarke of San Saba were guests of Mr Bernard Riley over the week at The Chief, enjoying typewriter paper and social gathering.
Comanche native S N Cashon born Georgia 1876 died aged 65 9 3 funeral rites noted with Bible quotes and personal reflections. Survived by wife one son and three daughters with one brother and many friends. Bowen Bus Station manager J M Barrow moved to Comanche with belongings via Burks Transfer and Storage Company.
Elijah Cantrell 80 died at his Carlton home Friday night. Funeral conducted by Elder Len Dalton with Baptist minister assistance. Survived by widow Fannie and brother J J Cantrell. Cantrell a Lamkin founder era druggist, teacher, farmer and coach.
The article argues for year round soil and water conservation with wind erosion protection starting in planting time. It favors summer crops between peanut strips to prevent erosion and build soil organic content, warns against premature terracing on wind prone land, and notes maintenance needs. It also mentions Mrs W D Massey of Comanche visiting Mercury.
Anna Belle Dooley was laid to rest in Toliver Cemetery near Lamkin on Sunday afternoon with Rev. J. D. Smoot officiating. Pallbearers included Loy Dooley Boyd Dooley Weldon Dooley Aubrey Dooley Orville Mims and Paul McCall. Flower girls listed were Freda Holcomb Golda Dooley Evelyn Dooley Georgia Dooley Charlene Little Denzell Stephens Mary Bess Lynch Catherine Tally. Born July 17 1872 she died Friday night May 1 in this county.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Ray and daughter of Coleman spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs Mart Sherrill. The daughter Sherry Lynn remained over for the week with her grandparents.
The U S Naval Service receives 72.00 dollars per month as base pay and 34.50 dollars per month for dependents, totaling 106.50 dollars monthly.
Mrs Wyatt Lee Morris and her son Arthur Lee spent the weekend in Comanche visiting Mrs Castle B Ellis.
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention will be held at Downing tonight with singers from several counties expected to perform.
Hasse Public Schools announce closing exercises on Wednesday May 13 with Superintendent Robert W Sneed presiding District Attorney Bill Allen to be principal speaker Graduation Friday May 15 at 11 00 a m Program by first five grades includes lunch on ground After noon a 3 act farce Aunt Samantha Rules the Roost will be presented by Freshmen and Sophomores Special invitation to all candidates
The Caraway family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and flowers during the illness and death of husband and father B W Caraway May God bless each. Mrs B W Caraway and Caraway children. Oil and Gas Lease Forms at The Chief.
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