Mrs J C Huse Returns From Houston Visit
Mrs J C Huse has returned from Houston where she visited relatives and enjoyed a family reunion during her trip.
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J. C. Huse
Houston
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
9
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad From 1883 The Reese Drug Co
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for muscular congestion from sprains strains and overexertion. Sold in 30 cent and 60 cent bottles by Wm Reese Drug Co with a brief product claim.
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Ballard
THE
Wm. Reese Drug CO
Berry Growers Meeting Sets Salay Session on May 18
Growers proposed a sea berry meeting to be held in the Pecan and Peanut plant office on May 18 at 2:00 PM to discuss a systematic plan for gathering and marketing berries. The group offers 22 cents per pound for contracted berries. those who do not contract will not receive this price.
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Salay
Free Boat Races Set for Sunday at Lake Brownwood
Fifty one entries have been received for the free boat races to be held Sunday afternoon at Lake Brownwood. Brownwood Regatta Association president Henry Wilson Jr. says 75 or more entries are expected from West Texas for amateur contests starting at 2 30 p m. Cash prizes totaling 235 dollars will be awarded across nine races, with a special trophy for the best water sport exhibition on a surf board aquaplane or water skis. First second and third place winners share prizes in other races.
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Lake Brownwood
Henry Wilson, Jr
Brownwood Regatta Association
West Texas
Sipe Springs Man Receives Wings at Kelley Field
Norman G. Morris of Sipe Springs is among 211 Air Corps cadets earning diplomas and wings at Kelley Field near San Antonio. He received a commission as Second Lieutenant and will enter extended active duty. His family attended the ceremony, with his sister and uncle also traveling to the base. Morris, a Daniel Baker College graduate, starred in football and basketball and led the student body as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman G. Morris
Sipe Springs
Air Corps Advanced Flying
Kelley Field
San Antonio
U. S. Air Corps
Morris
Lieutenant Morris
Earl
R. C. Morris
Carbon
Young Morris
Daniel Baker College
Berry Growers Meet at Durham Plant Saturday
Berry growers are invited to meet at the Durham Pecan and Peanut Plant Saturday at 2:00 pm, per manager Walter Durham. The meeting aims to discuss a systematic plan for gathering and marketing berries, with a contract price of 22 cents per pound for those who sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Walter Durham
Peran and Peanut
Mary Engle, 93, Longtime Comanche County Resident Dies
Mrs. Mary Engle, believed among the county’s oldest residents, died at home near Comanche after illness. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Barrett. interment at Zion Hill Cemetery. Born January 4, 1847 in Alabama, she lived with the Engle and Ragens families, remained a church member, and left several nephews, nieces, and friends.
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Mary Engle
Comanche County
Comanche
Comanche Funeral Home
Gordon Barrett
Zion Hill Cemetery
Alabama
Texas
W. H. Engle
Walter Ragens
Sweetwater
Cemetery Work at Board Church Announces Work Day
A cemetery work day at Board Church is set for Saturday May 18 with all residents invited including candidates. A Comanche stew will be served after the work.
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Board Church
Wilson School Closes After 9 Month Term
Wilson School ends its nine month academic year with a morning address by Judge Russell of Stephenville on May 22 at 10 30 A M. County Superintendent Dale Howard attends. Activities include a political rally and baseball game, and a nighttime comedy Ready Made Family performed by Wilson community youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson School
Russell
Stephenville
Dale Howard
Friendly Church invites attendance and schedule notes
E R Gordon reports large crowds and fine services at the arch church last Sunday. Sunday School at 9 30 next Sunday precedes Bible School and a Baccalaureate at 11 at the high school auditorium. Dr C C Klingman preaches at 8 o clock Sunday evening. Vernon Adams of Fort Worth visited his parents here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Gordon
Arch
C. C. Klingman
Vernon Adams
Fort Worth
F. E. Adams
Workers Council At Methodist Church Reports Good Progress
Thirty five officers and teachers of the Methodist Sunday School met at the church last Tuesday night in a workers council meeting. Reports from the superintendent of the various departments showed fine progress throughout the educational division of the church. Rev. Lesely A Boone pastor of First Methodist Church Brownwood gave the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Lesely A. Boone
First Methodist Church
Brownwood
Texas presidential campaigns and tax disputes in early days
In its early days the Republic of Texas faced heated campaigns for five presidential races. Taxation stood as a major issue during those campaigns and influenced political debates and policy directions.
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Republic of Texas
Texas
Memorial Service Notice from Comanche Veterans
The Comanche Memorial Service memorializes fallen World War II veterans with a May 26 service at the Comanche First Methodist Church. J H Arthur commander of Rector Cunningham Post 232 American Legion sent letters to about 300 ex soldiers inviting them to attend the 8 o clock Sunday night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Methodist Church
J. H. Arthur
Cunningham Post No. 232
American Legion
Buddy
U.S.A
First Methodist Church of
Comanche
First Methodist Church
Cunningham
Baccalaureate Sermon Featured at Priddy High School
Regular Sunday services moved to accommodate the Baccalaureate address at Priddy High School. Evening service transitions to Methodist Church with Brother Gordon delivering the sermon by Pastor C. Klingman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Gordon
Priddy
C. C. Klingman
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