Hatley Appointed Hydro Gas Representative in Comanche County
Announcement by Jack Deming of Brownwood, district distributor for Hydro Gas, names Arl Hatley of Comanche as special representative in Comanche County. The dry non poisonous gas offers higher heat, constant pressure and quality, with applications for ranges heaters lights and stoves. Hatley previously served as Electrolux refrigerator special representative.
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Jack Deming
Brownwood
Arl _Hatley
Comanche
Comanche County
Deming
Hatley
Electrolux
Mrs. Mary E. Elliott Buried At Oakwood
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Elliott of Comanche died November 19 after a month long illness. Funeral services were held Friday with Rev. Tom Moore. interment in Oakwood Cemetery. She was born May 31, 1881 in Comanche and married George Elliott January 3, 1903. Surviving: three sisters Sarah C. Coker T A Lane Zena Loftis and a brother D M Loftis. She joined the Baptist Church 18 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Elliott
Oakwood
Mary Elizabeth Elliott
A. N. Loftis
Comanche
Tom Moore
Oakwood Cemetery
Elliott
Elizabeth Roberson Loftis
Alex Roberson
George Elliott
Sarah C. Coker
T. A. Lane
Zena Loftis
D. M. Loftis
The
Baptist Church
Friday Club Bridge Trophies Awarded and Refreshments Served
Mrs. John Reese hosted the Friday Club on Friday November 13 with four tables of bridge and guests. Trophies went to Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick for high score among guests and Mrs. Elmo Montgomery for high among club members, with Mrs. J. B. Chilton taking second high. Pecan pie and coffee were served after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reese
Howard Kilpatrick
Elmo Montgomery
J. B. Chilton
Mrs McGhee Delights Audience at Book Review
A lively crowd gathered at Central Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon November 18 to hear Mrs. Harry McGhee of Brownwood discuss Gertrude Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. Mrs. William C. Chilton introduced the speaker and Mrs. J. B. Rudd provided piano preludes.
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Central Christian Church
Harry McGhee
Brownwood
Gertrude Mitchell
William C. Chilton
J. B. Rudd
Mrs A P Cox Hosts Luncheon Club Gathering
Mrs A P Cox entertained the Luncheon Bridge Club and guests on Tuesday November 17 with a delightful party. Distinctive scores in the games followed the dinner with Mrs Howard Kilpatrick high among members and Mrs Joe Tupine high among guests. Chrysanthemums and roses decorated the scene.
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A. P. Cox
Howard Kilpatrick
Joe Tupin
Mrs R A Smith Buried At Hazel Dell
Mrs. R A Smith died November 19 after a seventeen day illness following a stroke on November 2. She was born Jennie Richey January 11 1880 and married to R A Smith on April 17 1898. Survived by ten children and numerous relatives. services held at Hazel Dell Cemetery with interment there.
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R. A. Smith
Hazel Dell
S.J. Isham
R. L. Graham
Proctor
Bob McGinnis
Gustine
Wylie Smith
Dublin
Clarence Smith
Dickens
Ester Adcock
Thelma Williamson
Comanche
May Kee
Dallas
Naomi
Burford
Bernice
Freeda
Comanche County
J. R. Richey
Santa Anna
A. J. Richey
Farmer Clears $100 From 100 Grape Vines In Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite man C. C. Collier, writing in the Mills County Eagle, says from 15 acres he sold 504 bushels at over $1 a bushel and earned more than $100 from 100 grape vines. He plans to enlarge the orchard with apples and peaches, advises terrace farming, cover crops, and pest control to prevent diseases advancing to next season.
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Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite Eagle
W. P. Weaver
Mills Couny
C. C. Collier
Collier
How's Your Hosiery Mileage Airmaids and Linoleum Ads
Service Drug Store promotes Airmaids hosiery mileage at 78 cents and one dollar price points. Kilpatrick's Hardware Store announces new linoleum bugs patterns and a fresh stock of linoleum products for home use.
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Airmaids
Service Drug Store
V L Moore Dies Suddenly At His Home Near Proctor
V L Moore of Proctor died suddenly at his home on November 21 after a brief illness. He was born August 18, 1869 in Alabama and had moved to Comanche County in 1913 where he farmed near Graham's Chapel. He is survived by a widow Mae Cole and thirteen children, plus many relatives and twenty four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were held November 23 at the family residence with Rev L D Hornburg officiating and burial in Graham's Chapel Cemetery.
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V. L. Moore
Proctor
Mr. Moore
Coryell County
Texas
Comanche County
Graham's Chapel
Cole Moore
G. K. Ethridge
Oglesby
W. E. Roberts
Knox City
Hankin Moore
Arkansas
Oscar Moore
Fort Worth
Largus Moore
Phoenix
Arizona
Clovis Walker
Oklahoma
Mattie Moore
New Mexico
Frank Moore
Lavera
Fred Moore
Ed Parker
Df Lavera
Moore
Methodist Church
L. D. Hornburg
Graham
Chappel
Carlton Wiggins
Jack Pulley
Mamie Rodgers
Cecil James
Merkel
Francis Flowers
Dave Boyd
Virgil Cash
Comanche
Lucille Moore
A. B. Perdue
Leota Currier
Hasse
Fart McDonald
Gustine
Opal Mae Henderson
Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds in Time of Loss
We thank faithful friends and neighbors for sympathy shown in our time of grief for our husband and father. We also thank Bro. Hornburg for his kind words. Mrs. V. L. Moore and Children.
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Bro. Hornburg
V. L. Moore
Comanche High Juniors Sponsor Shows at New Majestic
The C H S Juniors plan two night program at the New Majestic Theatre with manager J V Carter Jr. presenting a double feature Val iant Is The Word For Carrie and Ladies In Love. The class earns half of advance ticket proceeds to fund the Junior Senior banquet.
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Comanche High School
New Majestic Theatre
J. V. Carter, Jr
Valiant
Carrie
Banqnet
Mrs W D Wade Dies in Temple
Mrs. W. D. Wade sister of Mrs. Henry Durham of Comanche died in Temple on Wednesday. Mrs. Durham was in Temple at the time of her sister's death.
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W. D. Wade Dixs
Temple
W. D. Wade
Henry Durham
Comanche
Durham
Local residents visit relatives and birth announced
Lamkin Mrs. Tom Wheeliss and niece visit Grandma Darrough in Easterly. Mr and Mrs Wade Brittan announce the birth of a daughter. Otto Stevens and family visit from Gor man. J L Jackson and children plan move to Johnson City. Elmer Talley and family from Fort Worth visit. Neel family and Miss Dalton visit Mrs Scoggins in Quitman. Rashel Lynch visits Baggett. A J Lawson at Stephenville visits home. Alvin Sigman visits Wichita Falls and Fort Worth. Andy Durham and Hazel Dell pair visit here. Hazel Faulkner and Charline Talley visit Hamilton. Paul Neel visits her parents at Hico.
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Tom Wheeliss
Easterly
J. C. Locket
Houston
Fort Worth
J. L. Talley
J. L. Neel
Warren Dalton
Meel
Scoggins
Quitman
Rashel Lynch
Baggett
Glasgow
A. J. Lawson
Stephenville
Alvin Sigman
Gustine Man Recalls Vast Prehistoric Bone Find Near Creek
The Gustine resident recounts discoveries along Indian Creek including giants tusks up to 11 feet long, a broad pelvis bone, and multiple skeleton parts from ancient animals. He notes fossils crumbling on exposure, locates spots for future finds, and urges preservation of local relics and the Old Corn Court House at Pettit.
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Indian Creek
Sam
O. Straley
Gustine
New Mexico
S. Price
Macksville
Texas
Comanche
Comanche County
Pettit
Lake Eanes
Presbyterian Young People Install Officers at Candle Light Service
At a Candle Light service the church organized Young People installed officers including Alma Ruth Davenport as President Ruth Morris as Vice President Doris Price as Secretary M B Davis as Treasurer. Highway Chairmen were named for each program area and Elder slate expanded with four new Elders elected after a death reduced council.
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Alma Ruth Davenport
Ruth Morris
Doris Price
M. 8. Davis
Presbyterian
The
Kingdom
J. B. Ruth
Highay
Louise Holmes
Hiliria Williams
Davis
Hebron Wilson
Oletha Vineyard
William J. Hazel
Woman's Auxiliary
Y. W. Holmes
P. C. Sloan
B. B. Hestir
Elbert Stewart
Maxion Moore
Bob Moore
John Hoff
Wm. J. Hazel
Sidney Freshmen Elect Officers
The Sidney High School freshman class elected officers for the school year. Frances Allen was chosen president Glen Statum vice president Audie Bob Meritt secretary and Dutton reporter Supt J B Cooper was elected sponsor.
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Sidney High School
Frances Allen
Glen Statum
Audie Bob Meritt
Dutton
Supt
J. B. Cooper
Indians Win in Rough Haskell-Style Battle
The Comanche and Dublin clash produced a hard fought game with Switzer scoring on the opening period and again after halftime. Comanche led late through key drives by Marshall and Switzer, while Dublin mounted a late push before Comanche clinched on a final stand as time expired. First downs were 17 for Indians and 15 for Dublin.
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Dub
Dublin
Switzer
C. Marshall
Comanche
Hundley
Lion
Marshall
Gray
Marshell
C. Marshall Place
Indians
Autry to Appear in Person at Brownwood Lyric Theatre
Gene Autry the singing cowboy will appear in Brownwood at the Lyric Theatre on Tuesday December 1. He will bring his saddle horse Champ and a large company of Western entertainers including Frankie Marvin the cowboy comedian.
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Gene Autry
Lyric Theatre
Brownwood
Autry
Champ
Frankie Marvin
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Kilpatrick's Hardware Store
ARROW
SOX
Buck Brand Work
Department Store
Mrs. McGhee
New Majestic
Lamkin
Gustine Man
Presbyterian Church News
Sidney
B’wood
London
Paris
Berlin
Philco
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