Comanche centennial memories from 1876 edition
The Comanche Chief recalls a July 4 1876 centennial celebration in Stinson Valley with a large crowd of three thousand from Comanche and nearby towns. The event featured a Goddess of Liberty, first county merry go round, horse racing, a grand dinner, veterans reunion led by Cap tain Roch and Lanham, speeches by Judge Jenkins and others, and a large evening dance ending at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Stinson Valley
Comanche County
Goddess of Liberty
Mattie Bishop
Liberty
Electra Wright
Camille Fleming
Laura Milner
Maggie Nabers
Mollie Lee
Ida
Lizzie Todd
Granbury
Stephenville
Hamilton
Waco
J. D. Stephens
Jack Stephens
Jenkins
Judge Fleming
Greg
John Roch
S. W. T. Lanham
Gustine Finishes Outstanding 9-1 Regular Season
Gustine Tigers end 9-1 in regular season and prepare to host Gordon Longhorns on Saturday November 25 at 7 30 in Indian Memorial Stadium Comanche. Four senior standouts Danny Davis Ronnie Allen Boyd Westfall and Ronnie Harvick powered a high scoring offense and tough defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Gustine Tigers
Gordon Longhorns
Indian Memorial Stadium
Comanche
Tigers
Danny Davis
Ronnie Alien
Boyd Westfall
Ronnie Harvick
Mike Henneck
Brookesmith
Jonesboro
Ronnie Allen
Tiger
Levi Adcock
Ken Harvick
Bill Pettit
Mullin
Gordon
Longhorns
Pottsville
Sidney
Cherokee
Women’s Missionary Society Lunch At First Baptist
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held a buffet luncheon in the fellowship hall on Tuesday November 14. Mums decor influenced the tables as Ruth Wiles gave the invocation and Frank Reese announced speakers including Ruth Croker and Gladyce Durham. Pastor Wiles addressed the group while many members and attendees listed include Mrs. F. F. Ross Floyd Prather Gerald Matthews and others. Also noted is Miss Julie Seay visiting Big Spring for Thanksgiving holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s ‘ Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Ruth Wiles
Frank Reese
WMS
Ruth Croker
Eltas Dudley
Wanda Carney
Gladyce Durham
Wiles
Mesdames F. F. Ross
Floyd Prather
Gerald Matthews
Bur
Big Spring
Julie Seay
Mrs. Ward Seay
Sue Fortenberry
McCulloch County Singing Convention Scheduled for Sunday
The McCulloch County Singing Convention will meet at 2 o’clock Sunday November 26 at the Gospel Tabernacle on East Pearl Street Brady. The public is invited to listen or join in the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch County
Gospel Tabernacle
E. Pearl St
Brady
Reeves Family Thanks for Support in Our Loss
The Reeves family expresses thanks for the kindness shown after the loss of their loved one. They appreciate food, flowers, prayers, and kind words from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyack Reeves
Reeves
Comanche Visitor Quinton Cauley Seen in Big Spring
Dr. Quinton Cauley of Big Spring was noted as a Comanche visitor in the city Tuesday, stopping by local spots and engaging with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring
Quinton Cauley
Big Sprint
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texas
C. Wilkerson
WWM
Wilkerson
QARS
James Wilkerson
Asoc
Comanche Guemty
Dublin
German
Blanket
Carbon
May
Cenas
Texes
Washington, D. C
Lanham
Congress
G. A. Beeman
John B Chilton
Scurry’s
Chang
Eleanor McCartney Lane
U.S. Army
Walter E.liss
N. Austin
U.S. Army Reserve Control Group
St. Louis
Francis L. Sampson
San Antonio Inn
National Guard
Andrews
W. J. Barret
Martha
Lou
Laura Sliger
Mrs. G. L. Collins
Hot Springs, Ark
D. H. Willis
Higginbothams
Baptist
Ton Hickson Willingham
Lena Dodd
W. H. Dudney, Sr
Oma McKidzie
Robert Eaton
W. H Hamilton
Travis Shelton
Floyd Key
Truman Hazelrigg
Larry Moore
Jerry Hinshaw
Paul Ray McKinzie
Mesdames Dwayne Lackey
Ida McCarty
Viola Cheatem
Katie Jones
Wayne Dingus
C. W. Gray
A. Massingill
Ada Armstrong
Coral Taylor
Ruth Ligon
Dearborn
EMITH
Zenith
Fom Higginbothams
Zenith TV
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!