Burials and Life Events in Comanche October Records
Courthouse notices from Comanche detail burials at Oakwood and Toliver cemeteries, marriages including Max Chappell and Mildren Helm, Carroll Conway and Betty Jones, Herman Mallow and Mattie Mallow, birth announcements for two children, and multiple death and roadway accident items with locations in Comanche County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
George Adam Marten
Dallas
Tobe S. Steward
Farm Home Near Sidney Destroyed By Fire Friday
The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Scott, two miles west of Sidney, was destroyed by fire Friday night. Discovered around 7 o'clock by neighbors after the couple left for the Sidney Halloween carnival. The Comanche Fire Department responded. loss fully to the structure and furnishings, partially covered by insurance. James K. LeSueur, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Scott
Sidney
Central Christian adjusts Sunday worship times for winter
The Sunday evening service moves to 7 00 PM for the winter months. All church activities remain scheduled: Church School at 9 45 AM Morning Worship at 10 45 AM Evening Worship at 7 00 PM and Fellowship Period at 6 00 PM.
Sipe Springs Minister Underwood Preaches at local Church
Minister Underwood of Flatwood preached at the Church of Christ here Sunday. Mrs. Perra Deans is ill in an Abilene hospital. Mrs. B. H. Joyce and Cailen of Fort Worth spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Flatwood
Church of Christ
Perra Deans
Abilene
B. H. Joyce
Cailen
Fort Worth
T. A. Weaver
Three Lamkin residents die in week with services held
Lamkin community mourns three deaths in one week. Jim Carson 79 died in Dublin and buried in Toliver Cemetery with Rev. E. W. Holt officiating. Wiley Belsher 68 of Lamkin found dead in his home after a day at the garage. burial in Toliver Cemetery. Lemmie Massingill 56 died of a heart attack. services led by Elder Dalton and Rev. J. B. Cole in Lamkin Methodist Church grave at Toliver Cemetery. Survivors listed include Carson siblings, Belsher children and grandchildren, and Massingill wife and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie M. Belsher
Lamkin
Toliver Cemetery
Comanche County
Wylie Belcher
Jim Carson
Dublin
Lamkin Toliver
E. W. Holt
Methodist Church of
Gustine
Carson
Jake Evans
Mr. Carson
Tom Carson
Carlton
Charlie Carson
Stamford
Lillie Thompson
Lizzie Robertson
Lucy Northcutt
Stephenville
Wiley Belsher
Marsh Belsher
Houston
Belsher
Methodist Church
Toliver
Lemmie Massingill
Dalton
Hamilton
J. B. Cole
Hester Massingill
Dee Mas- Singill
Almeda
Bart Mas- Singill
Big Spring
Indians Seek Conference Win at Lakeview Clash
Comanche fans plan a 300 mile trek to Tyler last year for the quarter final. The Indians, undefeated, face Lakeview in a conference game at San Angelo with 550 seats roped off for Comanche supporters. Tickets are $1 at the gate and school releases early to allow travel time for players and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Henderson
de Leon Lakeview
San Angelo
Lakeview
Comanche
Chaffin
Braves Blank Cross Plains 18 0 in Prep Football Night
The Braves B team coached by Jerry Hamrick defeated Cross Plains B 18 to 0. A 6-0 halftime lead grew with two more touchdowns in the latter periods as Sliger Norwood Gossett anchored a strong defensive line and Hamrick Clarke Fisher provided a balanced offense. Fans praised spirit and hard tackling of the future Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hamrick
Comanche Braves
Indians
Cross Plains
Buffaloes
Sliger
Norwood
Gossett
Hamrick Brothers
Clarke
Fisher
Braves Face Stephenville in Thursday Night Clash
The Braves host Stephenville B team Thursday night at 7 30 seeking rebound after a 32 13 early season loss to the Jackets. The Braves ride a two game win streak over DeLeon and Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hamrick
Comanche
Braves
Stephenville
Jackets
DeLeon
Cross Cae
Brownwood cafe shooting leads to hospital and arrest
A street altercation at a West Brownwood cafe left Jant Cotten and James Cotten shot or beaten, Valant Cotten seriously injured. Ceval Ray Cotten was jailed on simple assault and released after local court review. Police said the fight began when the suspect confronted a wife with the Cotten brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospi
West Brownwood
Memorial Hospital
Jant N. Cotten
James
South Broadywood
Ceval Ray
Brownwood
Humphries
Valant Cotten
Proclamation Declares November 8–14 Beef Week in Comanche
Comanche Mayor Oswell Brigh signs a proclamation recognizing beef and cattle heritage. The Texas Beef Council and Comanche County receive the notice urging citizens to celebrate beef as a premier protein through November 8 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Oswell Brigh
Texas Beef Council
Comanche Coounty
Cattl Pioneeer
Texas
George W. Sliger County Resident Dies at 73
George W. Sliger, long time resident of Comanche, died at home at age 73. He was the son of the late Mr. Sliger and lived near Rt. 1 in the city limits area. Services were held by his nephew, Rt. 1, with remaining family accounting for his years in Anna sector and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas McNeill
Dublin
Comanche
New Dublin
Alabama
T. J. McNeill
Sarah Margarett Potts McNeill
George Washington Sliger
Rt. 1
Shiloh
Memphis
Tennessee
Adam Sliger
Comanche County
Ington
George Wash
J Isham
Mr. Sliger
Anna
Jess Sliger
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Yori
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Prescription Pharmacy
Dudley Bros
Gail
Tom
Courthouse News
Sherman Max Chappell
Mildren Roanna Helm
G. H. Horton
Carroll Duane * Conway
Betty Jane Jones
J. L. Woolsey
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Mattie Belle Mallow
H. Lee Griffin
Albert Troy Halladay
Iris Glen Delmasso
Carroll Duane Conway
Robert DeLoy Wilson
Indian Gap
Blackwood Hospital
Sylvia Mae Embrey
Harold Ray Williams
Linda Susan
Molly Bearline Bauchman
Sheriff’s Office
G. M. Scott
Higginbotham
Rea
Williams
Sam Carter Rives
Chevrolet
J. H. Comanche
Quality Implement Company
West Comanche
A. A. Lock
Rt. 2
Roy Elms
Dora Waine
A. A. Smart
White
Strain
Gulf Station
Buster White
Earl
Central Christian
Sipe Springs
H. L. Kemp
Comane
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