Durham Bros. Store Prices Halted at 20c 55c 15c
Local listing shows price tags for items from Durham Brothers at 20 cents to 55 cents and 15 cents. Details unclear due to OCR.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1938
Page
5
Tragic Fire Death Shocks Lamkin Community
Mrs. Anderson Selph, 57, died November 8 after a fire started by an accident at her home in Lamkin. Her husband, Mr. Selph, found her body burned to the knees near the fireplace. neighbors saved the house. She was a longtime Methdist Church attendant and revered neighbor. Interment was in Toliver Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamkin
Anderson Selph
Toliver
Selph
Methodist Church
My Son My Son to be reviewed at Brownwood library
Evelyn Oppenheimer will review the book My Son My Son at the Carnegie Library in Brownwood next Monday evening at eight. The Brownwood Business and Professional Women's Club presents the review, and the work is riding high on best seller lists with strong demand. Movie rights have sold for 50 000 dollars and admission is 49 cents. Ample copies are being sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Brownwood
Dess Rock
Brownwood Business and Professional Women's Club
Evelyn Oppenheimer
Miss Rock
Comanche
Hillside Filling Station and Grocery Opens at Van Dyke
W R Carmack and wife acquire Woods Station at Van Dyke and Brown Street and take charge Monday. The Hillside Filling Station and Grocery will offer updated stock and Sinclair gasoline with a grand opening Tuesday night the 22nd inviting Van Dyke residents to visit. Refreshments will be served and souvenirs given to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Carmack
Kins
Brownd
Woods
van Dyke
Mr. Carmack
Sinclair Gasoline
Hillside Filling Station
Iredell Victor Over Gustine In Armistice Clash at Gustine
Gustine suffered a 21 first downs to 6 setback as Iredell Dragons used early breaks and a strong wind to seize the lead. Tigers lost a blocking back to a broken collar bone and could not fully close the gap, scoring twice but missing one extra point. Carpenter and Young produced touchdowns, with Young adding a 50 yard run. Next up is Brownwood B at Gustine, without backs McGinnis Allen and Clements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Tigers
Tiger Field
Iredell Dragons
Dragons
Carpenter
Clements
Young
Brownwood
McGinnis
Allen
W B Daniel Buried At Newburg Nov 13
William Brown Daniel 58 died at the home of Mr and Mrs George Masters in White Point community on Saturday November 12 after illness Interment took place at Newburg Cemetery Reverend S J Isham officiating Daniel was born in Texas July 30 1880 son of the late J M Daniel and brother of Mrs George Nelson of Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Daniel
George Masters
White Point
Newburg
J. Isham
William Brown Daniel
Texas
J. M. Daniel
George Nelson
Gustine
Local Woman Injured Jumping From Moving Car Sunday
Mrs. W. B. Gamel of Comanche suffered a broken pelvis and multiple cuts when she fell from a partially opened door of a moving car near Logan's Gap on Highway 10 Sunday afternoon. She was hospitalized in Brownwood and returned home Wednesday. Also in the car were Mr. and Mrs. Gamel, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Alley, and Mike Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gamel
Comanche
Logan's Gap
Highway 10
Democrats Carry County 55 to 1
In a local election tally Democrats swept the county with a decisive margin of 55 to 1, reflecting broad support across communities. The vote totals emphasize a strong party preference and mark a notable political outcome for the region.
Downing School Honor Roll Listed by Grade
The Downing School released its latest honor roll. First grade recipients are Eva Tarpley and Ruth Wright. Second grade student Wassa Lee Wilson is noted. Third grade honors go to Jimmie Rex Scott. Fourth grade honors include Virginia Hulsey J. W. Wilson and Harold Belgeu. Seventh grade recipients are Fay Hanson and Patsy Gene McGuire. Eighth grade honorees are Belon Hornsby and Anna Belle Hornsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing School
Eva Tarpley
Ruth Wright
Wassa Lee Wilson
Jimmie Rex Scott
Virginia Hulsey
J. W. Wilson
Harold Belgeu
Fay Hanson
Patsy Gene McGuire
Belon Hornsby
Anna Belle Hornsby
Woodmen of the World Change Meeting Night
The local Woodmen of the World chapter will shift weekly meetings from Monday to Thursday. Clerk W. C. Cauley says the new time will be finalized after further discussion at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woodmen of the World
W. C. Cauley
FDA Meet Here On November 22 For Debt Listing
The committee will hold its next meeting at Comanche on November 22 at 10 00 am. County Rural Supervisor and FDA Committee members will present a complete listing of debts and assets to guide debt adjustment in a practical manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinett
Comanche
FDA Committee
Mrs. Addie L. Hood Dies at Stag Creek
Mrs. Addie L. Hood 64 one of Stag Creek pioneers died peacefully Saturday at 5 in the presence of family and friends after ill health. She was the oldest LaRoque child of Cisco born 1882 and married J G Hood in 1901. four children Eva, Artis Rachael, Jessie Stone, Cecil died young. Survived by husband, children, three brothers and a grandson Donnie Stone. Funeral Sunday at 3 at Stag Creek tabernacle led by Rev Tom D. Moore.
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Williams Celebrated in Comanche
Mrs. J. H. Williams was honored with a birthday dinner at C. W. Williams home in Comanche. Family arrived from near and far, including 12 descendants and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren, with plans for Mrs. Williams to travel to California Friday after turning 78 on November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williams
C. W. Williams
Felix Williams
C. F. Williams
Lucille
Dewey Williams
Troy Williams
Ed Burdett
Herbert Lee Williams
Johnny McDonald
Ellis McDonald
Dee Love
Christine Bowman
Grady Williams
Hamilton
Theron McKinzie
Jim Bowman
Geraldine Coker
Fritts and Godfrey Wed in Comanche Home Ceremony
Ogden Fritts and Miss Ruby June Godfrey were married Saturday November 12 at 3 00 pm by Rev R L Bowman at his residence in Comanche Their attendants were the bride’s sister and her husband Garland Houck The couple hail from Van Dyke area prominent families Mr Fritts is son of Henry Fritts Mrs Pritts daughter of Jay Godfrey and they plan to make their home near Van Dyke on the Henry Pritt farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Fritts
Ruby June Godfrey
R. L. Bowman
Comanche
Garland Houck
van Dyke
Mr. Fritts
Henry Fritts
Pritts
Jay Godfrey
Nental Dyke
Henry Pritt
Des and Mrs James De Witt Celebrate Fifties Wedding
The De Witt couple observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home in Comanche with a Sunday gathering. A basket lunch was served and many friends and relatives attended including A H De Witt, Mrs Hearne, Mr and Mrs Beck, Norman Matthews, Jack Stephens, and Rev T N Carter among others. Out of town guests came from Ibex De Leon Throckmorton Goldthwaite Brownwood and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee de . James
Throckmorton
Luther Rudd
Goldthwaite
Mark Callaway
Brownwood
Mrs McDonald Hosts Sunshine Club Gathering
Mrs Sherwood McDonald hosted the Alice Russell Sunshine Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs John Hart led an engaging study period lesson on ritual. Guests included Mrs Travis Cunningham and Mrs W T House. prizes went to Eugenia Gray and Catherine Chilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood McDonald
Alice Russell Sunshine Club
John Hart
Eugenia Gray
Catherine Chilton
Travis Cunningham
W. T. House
Mesdames
J. E. Bonser
C. R. M. Dudley
Jim Moody
F. L. Little
C. C. Hampton
Bob Allen
A. J. Gray
Thelma Krauss
Pat Carnes
L. C. Cleveland
J. F. Tate
Roberta Lane
Play to Be Presented at Proctor Wednesday
An all star cast of outsiders will present a play at the Proctor School Auditorium Wednesday night November 23. Admission will be 5 and 10c, and will be sponsored by the Proctor Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Proctor School
Proctor Athletic Association
Mrs. Herrick of Dallas Visits Bruton Matriarch
Mrs. W. T. Herrick of Dallas is visiting her mother, Mrs. G. A. Bruton, in a family gathering noted in local society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. T. Herrick of
Dallas
G. A. Bruton
Sidney High School Senior Class Organizes Activities
The senior class at Sidney High School organized on Oc Duane Andress and planned more speech and activities than previous years. Reportedly the largest class Sidney has had in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Duane Andress
Sidney
Hallie Ruth Huff Born in California
Ruth Cartwright Huff writes that Hallie Ruth Huff was born in California and is remembered as the daughter of a Methodist minister from Comanche. She signs the note as Ruth Cartwright Huff sending the news for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Ruth Huff Is
California
Hallie Ruth Huff
George Huff
Ruth Cartwright
Comanche
Ruth Cartwright Huff
Wyly Family Celebrates Rita Wyly’s Birthday
The Wylys observed the birth day of Miss Rita Wyly at the Russell home on Sunday. Thirteen candles topped the cake as family members including Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Wyly, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wyly, Jean, Rita, Eugene Wyly, and L. B. Russell gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylys
Rita Wyly
Leonard Wyly
Russell
C. N. Wyly
Jean
Rita
Eugene Wyly
L. B. Russell
Local Peanut Association Continues Buying After Stop
Approximately 600000 pounds weekly lift the yearly total to over 9000000 as Grady Howell leads purchasing for the Southwestern Peanut Association. Local concerns expect continued buying despite the association halting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Howell
Southwestern Peanut Assoc
Elliott Family Visit Spotted In Local Notes
Mr and Mrs Jim Jolene Elliott visit sister Faith Elliott who teaches in Clatrette. E R Patterson and annette and Mrs Billie Winkler spend Saturday night with Ba and Lonnie Smith of Bowman. Mrs R W H Hamilton returns to Stephenville after visiting her father L B Russell. Mrs Julian Keith and Layne of Fort Worth spend the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jolene Elliott
Faith Elliott
Clatrette
E. R. Patterson
Annette
Billie Winkler
Lonnie Smith
Bowman
Julian Keith and
Layne
Fort Worth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Durham Bros
del Monte
Sinclair Station
Iredell Victor Over
Kilpatrick
Aév
W Lee O’dan
W. Lee O'Daniel
Coke R. Stephenson
Gerald C. Mann
E. C. Fletcher
Richard Critz
A. F. Nossaman
Judge Court Crim
F. L Hawkins
G. A. Jerry Sadler
C. A. Milligan State Comptroller
George H. Benett
D. P. Parker
Frederick Harmon
Bob McCampbel
Hampton
P. A. Pettit
Wid Spivey
ZaNette Lane
D. M. Woodward
F Denny
Lewis Cunningham
George C Wetzel
Virgil Cash
F T. Brandt
Emmett Rippetoe
Paul Davis
D. S. Miller
Jesse Purvis
de W. B Smith
Woodmen
FDA
J. G. Hood
Stag Creek
Addie L. Hood
Mrs. Williams
Fritts—Godfrey
Des
Mrs. James DE Witt
Mrs. McDonald
Sunshine Club
Rog’s
A & A Coffee Shop
L. H. Arthur
R. L. Arthur
Curley Mustard
Bell Peppers
Graham
B. Box
Igc
Myle’s
Morton
Thrift's
Peerless
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