Comanche Community News Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Geologist Tom F. Petty of Humble Oil surveyed a well on C. V. Bryson's ranch near Comanche. Frisco's S. Oliver visited on business. Many residents and visitors were noted including Mrs. Howard Fox and Stanley, Leve Robinson in San Angelo, and Shorty Vineyard joining First National Bank. Multiple locals moved, traveled, or took posts in Abilene, Fort Worth, and Dallas while others attended family events and store sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom F. Petty
Humble Oil Company
Cisco
Comanche
C. V. Bryson
Sidney Road
Cc. S. Oliver
Frisco
Howard Fox
Stanley
Olden
O. H. Donaho
Leve Robinson
San Angelo
Shorty
First National Bank
Neil Gardner
New Orleans
N. E. Gardner
Ferro Williams
Los Angles
W. A. Shelton
Lionel Slider
L. J. Kittles
Ozona
F. W. Creswell
Bobby Raye
Garner-Alvis Co
Edwin Wright
Baby
Breckenridge
Maude
Leve Roberson
George W. Tate
Elizabeth
Abilene
Tate
Miss Tate
Abilene High School
Mark Callaway
Roberson Sisters
W. H. Rowland
Paradise
C. V. Coffman
Sunday School Class Seeks New Members at Methodist Church
The Young Peoples Class led by Mrs. I. M. Cochran invites any unaffiliated youth to visit Sunday morning, enjoy hospitality, and join the class. The group numbers about 50 members and meets weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Methodist Sunday School
I. M. Cochran
Salient Features of the Countess Maritza at State Fair
The part of The Countess Maritza at the 1927 State Fair of Texas requires a young lady who can sing act and be easy on the eye. Miss Erenstyne Jeanne is pictured as a candidate though her singing and acting are not yet known. Five principal female roles are noted for their striking looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda
Maritza
Texas
Erenstyne Jeanne
Tomb of W. B. Mauldin Is Buried in Rock Church Cemetery
W B Mauldin 97 died at his daughter Mrs Luke Reeves Blanket Texas on Tuesday October 6 following senility. Interment occurred Wednesday at Rock Church Cemetery between Blanket and Comanche with Rev Wood and Rev Henderson officiating. He was born June 13 1830 in Tennessee and lived in several Texas counties before settling near Sidney 1881. He was a Confederate veteran with eighteen children and longtime Primitive Baptist Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Mauldin
G. H. Mauldin
Comanche
Luke Reeves
Blanket
Rock Church
Wood
Henderson
Mr. Mauldin
Tennessee
E. C. Mauldin
Texas
Shelby County
Caldwell
Burleson
Williamson
Lavaca
Comanche County
Sidney
Sophronia Harris
Burleson County
Elizabeth Stapp
Williamson County
17Th
Texas Infantry
Primitive Baptist Church
William H. Mauldin
New Mexico
Mesdames Whit
Joseph
Walter Mauldin
Callahan County
Arch Boyd
West Texas
Not Quite All Gone Big Bargains At Tate Dry Goods
A brief notice notes remaining stock and final sale prices at Tate Dry Goods Store as the season ends. Shoppers are urged to hurry before discounts end and shelves clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Dry Goods Store
TCU Field Representative Visits Comanche
Howard Peters, field representative for Texas Christian University of Fort Worth, spent Wednesday in Comanche and visited Rev. Ben F. Hearn and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Peters
Texas Christian University of Fort Worth
Comanche
Rev
Ben F. Hearn
Closing Out Sale At Tate Dry Goods
A few athletic mens union suits remain in stock at Tate Dry Goods Store as part of a closing out sale priced at 75 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Dry Goods Store
Athletic Mens Union
Tate Dry Goods
Tates Dry Goods Store Closes Out Stock
Tates Dry Goods Store announces closure and going out of business sale with exceptional bargains on remaining stock. Local shoppers are invited to take advantage of discounts before the doors shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tates Dry Goods
Baby buried at Sidney in Comanche burial
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Hutchins of Sohn Texas died Tuesday and was buried at Sidney Cemetery in Comanche with Rev J L Ray presiding. Mrs Hutchins is sister of Mrs J H Huff of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Hutchins
Sohn
Texas
Comanche
Sidney Cemetery
J. L. Ray
Hutchins
J. H. Huff
Mrs. H L Gastz Visits Rochester Relative with Children
Mrs H L Gastz and her two children are visiting her sister Mrs Elmer Hicks in Rochester. The brief social item notes the travel and family connection without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gastz
Elmer Hicks
Rochester
Comanche Milling Co Advertises Flour and Meal
Local ad promotes Comanche Milling Co. flour as the best ever used and urges buyers to try their corn meal described as sifted not bolted. The message emphasizes daily endorsements and invites customers to prefer their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche ‘Milling Co
Comanche Milling Co
Special Days mark Texas State Fair with targeted programs
President Harry Olmsted announces a sequence of themed days at the Texas State Fair October 8 to 23. Events on opening weekend include All Church Day and Agricultural Exhibitors Day, with a wide variety of group days such as Dallas Day, Pioneer Mother's Day, Press Day, Spanish War Veterans Day, Confederate Veterans Day, and Closing Day Fraternity and American Legion Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Harry Olmsted
Dallas
Farmers’ Marketing Association
Gregg County
Mississippi
van Zandt
Tennessee
Hunt County
Kentucky
Odd Fellows
Texas Congress of Mothers
State Fair of Texas Publishes Copy Free Public Lists
The State Fair of Texas offers free copies of numerous 1927 publications including How To See The State Fair a complete tour guide three color map Premium List of the 1927 State Fair Premium List of the State Fair Horse Show Program for horsemen Premium List of the Textile Department Premium List of 1927 Poultry Show Premium List of Boys and Girls Work Colored Boys and Girls Club work Premium List and entry blanks Horseshoe Pitching Contest Premium List and entry blanks Hog Calling Contest and order reserved seat tickets Roy Ru Secretary Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Roy Ru
State Fair of
Exan
Dallas
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J. C. Wilkerson
W. H. Carpenter
Charles Hoffman
Fort Worth
Conner Smith
Vas Preston
C. A. Thornton
Patty
Connie Madge Carnes
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
J. D. Young
H. B. Allen
L. F. Elkins
Webb Jenkins
Houston
Myra Kearby
Mrs
Jerome Kearby
Ernestyne Jeanne
Countess Maritza
Burks & Son
Texas State
House of Higginbotham
A. M. Lovelace
Jess
Billy
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