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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
3
Poem by John H. Garrett dated May 16 1939 laments an aging father left alone by the road. He recalls hardship and hope his child remains true and may show love before the father passes, urging a simple smile as blessing on his last mile.
John H Garrett recounts work in a 1908 lumber yard, returns to Comanche in 1910 and 1937 38, and moves from a Texas town once famed as the worst. He describes efforts to convert locals to Jesus, a loan offer refused, a filling station on Highway 10, and sacrificing his business for others. He reflects on faith and death in the final years.
Words cannot express our thanks for kindness during illness and death of our darling baby and little brother. The floral offerings were deeply appreciated by Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Dodd and children.
We thank friends for kindness and floral offerings after bereavement. We deeply appreciate every act, word, and sympathy shown. May God bless each of you.
The baby of Mr and Mrs Doda was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs Frank Harris of Indian Creek and Mary Helen Carlton of Comanche visited their mother and grandmother here last week. Mrs R Wills of Carlton spent part of last week visiting her cousin Mrs G E Boynton and family.
Prayer meetings were held at H. F. Carey and Herman Martin homes on consecutive Wednesdays. Rev. Pat Sojourner and family visited Rev. Frank Martin and attended services. Bertha Gressett returned to Brownwood. W. T. Wolfenbarger visited A. C. Gilchrest. Morene Booth in Bishop for medical treatment shows improvement. Joe Littlejohn and family from Comanche visited here.
Blanket Miss Nanza Yantis spent the week end in Comanche with her brother Roy Yantis and family. Mr. and Mrs. T E Levisay and family spent Sunday in Brownwood. Mr. and Mrs. John Forehand of Brownwood were here Sunday visiting relatives. Phillys and Richard Yantis of Comanche are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G W Tucker. Mrs. Belle McCulley of Arizona is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Geo Cox and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W D Hobson were shopping in Comanche Friday afternoon. Misses Jeanette Woods and Blanche Dabney of Comanche were week end guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W Dabney.
Soda Springs and Fort Worth visitors include Mr and Mrs Dee Allcorn Mr and Mrs Harman Smith and Mr and Mrs Dan Vineyard. Rev Roger Smith to preach Saturday night and Sunday. G W Jones and son J L visited Sidney relatives. Duane Whitney and Garnice Land visited from Beattie. Community singing at Beattie Sunday night.
Energy Mr and Mrs Amon Morgan and daughter of Gustine spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Troy Morgan. Garland Cox visited her parents in Lyndh Valley. Elroy Morgan called on sister Mrs Robert Blue at Pettit. Herbert Miller of Dallas stayed with his parents. Franks of Gatesville visited Doc Brown. Luther McGlothlin and daughter from Hamilton visited relatives. Guy Rudd of Goldthwaite spent Sunday here. Derwood Horner of Fort Worth spent the weekend with his parents.
Cross Roads Store owner Mr. and Mrs. Estis Coker return to Corpus Christi after a visit with W. T. Coker and relatives. A large crowd attends a musical and handkerchief shower for Mrs. W. T. Coker at J. G. Hood’s home. Local losses reported as Lonnie and Mrs. Gibson of Sidney lose their house and goods by Monday afternoon. Various local residents visit Thurston La Roque and others. Wendell La Roque, employed by an Odessa ice cream firm, hospitalizes with an infected hand from an ice pick. Decoration Day is set for May 28 at Stag Creek Cemetery with singers and the public invited. The Kellegs of Santa Anna visit W. T. Coker’s grandfather.
Mr and Mrs Byron Doggett and son visited her parents the Moores at Live Oak. Fort Worth couple Frank Dunnam spent the weekend with the Garners. Sweetwater guests and local families joined in Mother's Day greetings for Mrs Maud Grissom and others with extensive visiting.
Rev. Odis Holiday conducted a semi monthly appointment Saturday night and Sunday with assistance from Rev. Stanley of Brownwood. Community members including Mr. and Mrs. Z. R. Rogers and families visited Bluebonnet home groups in Harmony Blanket and Blanket areas.
A basket lunch was served at supper with many present. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. McKinziec of Comanche visited in the home of their daughter Mrs. Roy Dutton and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. G. C. McKinzie attended church here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Wetzel and children of Harmony attended church here Sunday night. Miss Roy Esmond Wallace of Comanche is visiting cousin Miss Margaret Couch here. Nelson Williams of Howard Payne College spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Thad Maulin and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher and son Roy Norman of Brooksmith spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Fisher's mother Mrs. S. A. Brown and son Fred.
Cemetery work at Midway referenced as Wilson area residents helped. Rain blessed farmers Friday night. Birth announced for a daughter born last Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Marshall Carson. Many brief social visits and family gatherings across Hazel Dell Purves Bryan Has Kell. Measles illness noted among locals.
Stag Creek residents Mr. and Mrs. Estes Coker of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Coker, en route to visit her parents.
Mrs Jim Mason hosts in Gorman while visitors from Dallas stay with the Hood family. Several locals and guests attend Sunday calls and family gatherings across town. Jimmie Morrow and Lloyd Morrow travel to Brownwood to be with Henry Fish who is very ill. Visitors include Donna and Hilda Jo Weaver and Lucille LaRoque. Raymond Osbourne leaves for West Texas work. The Tuesday Club gathered at Mrs Donaldson’s home for a social meeting.
Abilene residents Mr. and Mrs. Elbert J. Dunlap visited Minnie Johnson and family and M L Doggett kin. Aunt Mary Doggett suffered a fractured hip from a fall. Santa Anna hospital exams involved M L Doggett and F H Kinnard. Flooding rain caused crop and road damage. Alan Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thompson returned to Sweetwater after visiting relatives here.
Ad ierika advertised as a remedy for gas causing chest pressure and stomach discomfort. Claims one dose relieves gas pressing on the heart and cleans both bowels, with Wm Reese Drug Co and Service Drug Store listed.
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