Mrs. S. W. Webb Former Comanchean Dies in Wyoming
Mrs. S. W. Webb born Myrtle Hicks died in Rawling Wyoming where she had lived. Funeral held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rawling. Survived by husband two sons Gene Webb of Denver and Jerry Webb of Georgia six sisters and one brother named with residences in Comanche Fort Worth Nocona Amherst Las Vegas and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Webb
Myrtle Hicks
Comanche
Rawling
Wyoming
Webb
Gene Webb
Denver
Colorado
Jerry Webb
Georgia
L. W. Hicks
Esther Dodson
Bess Coker
Fort Worth
Lela Lewis
Nocona
Ann Nuttall
Amherst
C. F. Roden
Las Vegas
Nevada
Roy Hicks
California
Rites Held for Mrs Jones 69
Edith Jones 69 of 605 West College died Friday in a local hospital services were held November 16 at Oak Lawn Funeral Chapel with Minister Dale Scott officiating. Burial followed at Newburg Cemetery. Pallbearers included Tom Cox Jr Raymond Levisay Bruce Lane Randle Burton Paul Ray McKinzie and Gayle McCullough. She was born December 11 1898 in Comanche County married Jess R Jones November 17 1917 and belonged to Pearl Street Church of Christ. Survived by husband two daughters and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Edith Jones
M. C
Nancy Roberts Mickle
Jess R. Jones
Comanche
Pearl St
1913 Cotton Belt excursion crowds in Comanche
The 1913 Cotton Belt Excursion from Comanche drew far more buyers than expected with 191 tickets sold at the depot. Local boosters led by Hamilton joined Gus tine and Lam kin to promote Comanche Day and recruit passengers for the trip to the Cotton Palace aboard the City of the Brazos. Stephenville topped Comanche in a basketball game as John Tarleton College defeated Comanche 12 to 8 with coach Prof Nance and referee Mr Stone.
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Cotton Palace
City of the Brazos
Ray
Comanche
Cotton Belt
Gustine
Lamkin
Hamilton
Stephenville
John Tarleton College
John Tarleton
Nance
Stone
Vera Waldrip
Veda Hamilton
Maudie Hall
Alice Hayes
Who owns the deer in a hunting dispute
A Texas Bar news feature explains that a hunter who first wounds a wild deer gains title once the animal is under his control and its escape becomes unlikely. Jim’s earlier shot established possession, so he owns the deer despite Roy’s finishing shot and claim. The piece cautions readers to seek legal counsel for factual variances.
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Jim
Roy
Rov
State Bar of Texas
Comanche Chief Praises 1968 Soil Conservation Edition
A letter from H. N. Smith State Conservationist thanks The Comanche Chief for the November 1 1968 Soil Conservation Edition. He notes over 40 conservation ads and two dozen articles with illustrations, praising contributors from various interests and urging continued publicity for conservation in the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Upper Leon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gibbs
Starling
Cool Man
J. B. Layne
Hathcock's
Mrs. Jones
U.S. Department of Agriculture
CS. Temple
Texas
Irvin R. Poff
Wilkerson
LOW CO
Higginbothams Quality and Service
Rob Roy
Rayon
Perry
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