Margaret Hamilton Weds John Harold Murph at Cleburne
The wedding of Miss Margaret Hamilton daughter of Dr and Mrs R W H Hamilton Comanche and John Harold Murph son of Mrs J H Murph Arp Texas took place Friday morning at First Presbyterian Church in Cleburne. Reverend S B Culpepper officiated with limited guests and out of town relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hamilton
R. W. H. Hamilton
Comanche
John Harold Murph
J. H. Murph
Arp
Texas
S. B. Culpepper
First Presbyterian Church
L. C. Douglas
Katherine Nutt
Louise Hamilton
Murph
Fred Brown
Kilgore
Lubbock
J. N. Cowen
Baird
Robe
Dallas
H. Co. Murph
James
Houston
Maxie Wilson
Overston
Murph Wilson
L. L. Hale
James Jy
Henderson
H. H
Port Arthur
Marvin
Porter , Jr
al Murph
Denton Holiday Visit With Family Members
Robert Eaton traveled to Denton with Joy Jean Eaton Maidee Marshall and a Howard N T S T C student spent the holidays with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eaton
Denton
Ter
Joy Jean Eaton
Maidee Marshall
A Howard
N.t.s.tc
Stud
Franks Family Reunion in Comanche Celebrates Birthdays
A gathering at the home of Mrs. D. F. Franks and Miss Velda Franks in Comanche on November 4 marked Mrs. Franks 73rd birthday and a surprise observance for Mrs. G A Kinsey of Abilene. Attendees hailed from Gatesville Temple Killeen Ireland Hamilton Dubin Brownwood and Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Franks
Velda Franks
Comanche
Raymond Franks
Gatesville
Pat O'Neil
Martha Faye
Temple
Dean Franks
Richard Ellis
Killeen
Jarvis Franks
Ireland
Aubrey Moore
Frances Laverne
Hamilton
J. W. Franks
Winnie Pearl
Mary Lou
Betty Lavern
Mrs Moody Helmecke Honored With Shower
Miss Conene Steward hosted a Thursday evening shower for Bertha Croker now Mrs Moody Helmecke. A sock-darning and recipe-recite contest determined bride gifts, won by Mrs T K Ladd. Refreshments followed as about thirty attendees joined in Ballinger visit with the Bartons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conene Steward
Willis Steward
Moody Helmecke
Bertha Croker
Creamer
T. K. Ladd
Paula Cato Elected to Tejas Club at Tarleton College
Paula Cato of Comanche, a student at John Tarleton College in Stephenville, was elected to membership in the Tejas Club for 1940 41. Selection follows strict scholastic and disciplinary standards and personal traits. Initiations of pledges into Tarleton College social clubs occurred recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Cato
Comanche
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Tejas Club
Tarleton College
R.E.A. Woman's Club Meets in City Hall on Nov 16
The R E A Woman's Club gathered in City Hall on Saturday November 16 for a business meeting followed by members sharing household hints and favorite recipes. The next meeting is set for December 14 at City Hall with a request for candy recipes and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E.A. Woman's Club
City Hall
Mrs Herbert Adcock Honored at Pottsville Birthday Dinner
Mrs Herbert Adcock was surprised with a birthday dinner at her Pottsville home on Sunday November 17. Attending were her husband and three children, plus relatives from Van Dyke Richland Springs Gustine Comanche and Pottsville. Gus Wilhelm and son returned from Dunsmier California where he worked on a railroad this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Adcock
Pottsville
H. W. Scott
Henry Fritts
van Dyke
L. W. Bowers
Oleta Sparks
C. D. Swearingin
Comanche
Ernest Maret
Richland Springs
Roy Wilson
W. W. Wilson
Gustine
Lennard Fugerson
Billy” Fugerson
Gus Wilhelm and Son
Dunsmier
California
Appeal for Shiloh church funds in Comanche County
A Comanche County appeal urges citizens and businesses to donate $1.00 each toward a new Shiloh church. The old structure, built over 50 years ago, is torn down as a new chapel rises. readers are asked to mail or deliver contributions to Tom Cox in Comanche or the Chamber of Commerce.
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Shiloh
Tom Cox
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Graham And Mr Dickerson Marry In Amarillo
Euna Fay Graham and Roger E. Dickerson wed at noon Sunday at the bride’s parents home in the Baggett community. Mrs. Dickerson has lived in Amarillo for four years and graduated from Proctor High School. He is assistant circulation director of The Amarillo Times. After a brief wedding trip to San Diego the couple will reside in Amarillo. Guests included Marvin Judd Whitewright and families, the Baggett group, Herman Graham and daughter Betty of Dallas, Edwin Graham of Dallas, Artie Rambo and children Nelda Bess and Roy Dale of Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euna Fay Graham
Roger E. Dickerson
R. L. Graham
Baggett
Dickerson
Amarillo
Proctor High School
Amarillo Times
San Diego
California
Marvin Judd
Whitewright
Venson
Herman Graham
Betty
Dallas
Edwin Graham
Artie Rambo
Nelda Bess
Roy Dale
Gustine
Mr and Mrs Carl Super Move From Tulsa To Comanche
Mr and Mrs Carl Super recently relocated from Tulsa to Comanche. The move marks a change of residence for the couple as they settle in their new home.
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Mrs
Carl Super Recenty
Tulsa
Comanche
Howard Payne Clashes With Hardin-Simmons in Brownwood Showdown
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, co-champions of the Texas Conference, face Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in Brownwood for the 30th meeting since 1907. The 50th homecoming adds color as about 5,000 fans expect a hard fought clash with Payne as underdog after a 0-6 loss to Abilene Christian. Nine Payne seniors led by Syd Russell and Gar Land Terrell seek a final upset against the Cowboys, who boast a storied 28-18 win over top programs this season.
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Southwest
Brownwood
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
Hardin- Simmons
Abilene Christian
Simmons
Catholic U
Loyola
Centenary
San Francisco Dons
Yellow Jacket
Hardin-Simmons
Howard Payne
Syd Russell
Stamford
Garland Terrell
Childress
Jack Hardaway
Monahans
Rowland Michel
San Antonio
Chris Sunderman
Putnam
Charles Lawrence
Dawson
G. C. Graves
Big Spring
Clyde Conner
Richland Springs
Amos Eggett
Cilfton
Kangaroos Cap Muddy Victory to Clinch District Title
Weatherford Kangs overwhelmed the Comanche Indians 27 to 0 in a rainy mud game Friday night. Waldrip Carter and Thomas starred as the Kangs controlled field position with blocked punts aiding three scores.
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Weatherford Ka
Comanche Indians
Weatherford
Eastland
Kangaroos
de Leon
Waldrip
Carter
Thomas
Indians
Coker
Marshall
B. Edwards
Ritchie
Loudermilk
W. Edwards
Rains
Laughlin
Davis
Albin
Milton
Spears
Eoff
Bear
Fletcher
Munroe
Local notes from Stag Creek and area
Heavy rains hinder peanut threshing with farmers from Stag Creek. Residents work at Camp Bowie in Brownwood. The Ladies' Tuesday Club met at Mrs Carrie Hamrick’s. Mattress making at the center ended last week. Mrs Henry Drennan shows improvement from an infected hand. School dismissed Monday due to bad roads. Mr and Mrs Lon Dunlap visited relatives here Saturday night.
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Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Carrie Hamrick
Henry Drennan
Lon Dunlap
Mrs Gerald Bryson Joins Mohon Store Clerking Team
Mrs. Gerald Bryson has begun clerking at the Mohon Store. The hire adds experience to the customer service role and positions Bryson to assist shoppers with purchases and inquiries at the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Bryson
Mohon Store
Williamson Family Thanksgiving Visit Heads to Hamilton
Mr and Mrs W E Williamson and their son Winston of Abilene spent Thanksgiving in Hamilton with relatives and returned to Comanche to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lyman Boynton. Mr and Mrs L J Boynton spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Williamson
Winston
Abilene
Hamilton
Comanche
Lyman Boynton
L. J. Boyrnton
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Hoffman
Santa
Dee
Caritans
Benes
Hoffman's
Eure
Hoffeman
Cleburne
Franks
Hattie Brightman
Minnie Elkins
Iva Mart
Inez Sullivan
Dudley Hicks
Lillian Durham
Vasco Lee
Ballinger
John Barton
R.E.A. Woman's Club Meet
Comanche County
H. Burks
Miss Graham
Mr. Dickerson
Hsu
Blwood
Iicians
Stag Creek
Coleman
Bettas
B. & J. Cafe
West Side Square
McDonald & Butler
Ray McDonald
J. V. Butler
Raukut
Comanche Gin Co
H. L. Eight Gin
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