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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
9
Mrs Shelton II in California is described as a former Co Manche business woman and resident. The notice notes her status and location, providing a concise biographical reference within the local item.
The court backs Rippetoe for judge citing four time commissioner service and county work. Macon also recommended by Rippetoe and precinct citizens. Macon has ten years on the County School Board and is its president. The group favors continuity of policy during wartime.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Comanche Funeral Home for William A. Mayes 67 who died Sunday night at his home north of Comanche. Rev J D Smoot Methodist minister led the rites with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Pvt Milton F Stevens son of Mr and Mrs J A Stevens Gustine was liberated from a German prison camp on April 19 according to word received by his parents. Stevens was captured by the Nazis in Holland last October 19 and was a member of the glider troops.
A cemetery working is scheduled for Thursday May 24 at Taylor's Chapel. The announcement from W D Chapman a cemetery committee member invites everyone to attend.
Pvt. Garth F. Shelton, 29, reported missing in action in Italy since April 13, per War Department telegram to his mother Mrs. M. A. Buckmaster of Comanche Rt. 2. He enlisted in April 1944 and had been overseas six months.
A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers meals and help during their mother and grandmother’s illness and passing. Signed by Mr and Mrs Charlie Connally and family and Mr and Mrs Walter Knight and family.
A grateful message thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother, signed R A Ferguson and family. An advisory note directs readers to Charles Carter at the District Clerk's office in Comanche for help with Gasoline Books and driver’s license renewal.
The Comanche County Quartet Singing convention will be held Friday night May 11 at Gartman's View. Organizers invite everyone to attend.
A district gathering of Allis Chalmers representatives drew twenty two members from twelve counties plus executives from Dallas and Milwaukee. Hosted by Bob Cox in his new Comanche building, the event featured a banquet at the McMillan Dining Room and was praised as one of the state’s best industrial meetings.
Mrs Marisa Annie Bell Knight of Comanche Route 2 died May 5. Funeral services were Saturday at Box Church Frath County with Rev Bill Glasgow and Elder Len Dalton officiating. Buried in local cemetery. Born September 15 1865 near Comanche to James A Bell and wife. Married William Holland Knight March 5 1885. he died January 20 1934. Survived by two of five children Mrs Charlie Connally and Walter Knight, plus seven grandchildren and brother Tom Bell of Oklahoma. Member of the Church of Christ since childhood.
Regular services will be held here Sunday evening at St Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Mrs. R. A. Ferguson 66 of Comanche died Sunday at 7 p m after a three month illness mostly in Dallas hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p m at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev Sty Baptist minister Ranger and Rev E Gregory Jr of Comanche officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery pallbearers Lamar How L M James Troy Pettit Bob Carpenter Edwin Pierson and Fra Vineyard. She was born May 7 1879 in Eastland County and married R A Ferguson. moved to Comanche about a year ago from Lynn County. Surviving children include Mrs J W Thomas of Comanche Mrs Loda Vall of Fort Worth Mrs L Reeves of Richmond Mrs F Duckett of Meadow J J Ferguson of Seminole T O Ferguson Balls and G H and Cecil Ferguson of Dallas. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death. She leaves 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Emory B. Taylor formerly Sidney and Mrs Pauline J Mitcell of St Louis Mo set April 21 at City Hall Louis by Justice William T Moanie. Taylor is son of W Taylor Comanche and M Laura Taylor Teague. The couple reside at 2255 Indiana Ave St Louis Missouri.
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