Community Notes From Winters And Nearby Areas
Bibb and Ollie Danford of Winters visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hellums and family. H E La Roque and daughter Lucille were guests in the Pat Scott home Friday. Collin Flippo of Goose Creek returned home after a visit with locals. Fred Vineyard and Hoyt Vineyard with children spent Sunday with Sam Vineyard at Soda Springs. Residents attended the Sidney Fair last week. Mrs Jim Blackstone hosted the club for quilting Thursday. Old Bible Singing Class joins Stag Creek class at Stag Creek every Sunday night. New books have been ordered and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Danford
Winters
Henry Hellums
H. E. la Roque
Lucille
Pat Scott
Collin Flippo
Goose Creek
Fred Vineyard
Hoyt Vineyard
Sam Vineyard
Soda Springs
Jim Blackstone
Stag Creek
Hamilton County Grand Jury Targets Sunday Law Violators
The Hamilton County Grand Jury in its final report returned 48 indictments, 43 felonies, criticizing merchants for Sunday law violations. The document urges citizens to enforce the law and to watch for lotteries, skin games, pool halls, and other infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Box Supper at Hasse Friday Night
A box supper will be held at the Hasse Methodist Church Friday night October 16 with a singing beforehand. All ladies and girls are invited to bring a box and enjoy a social event hosted by Pastor R. L. Bowman. Watch next week's paper for further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasse
Methodist Church
R. L. Bowman
Minutes Ready for Distribution to Comanche Baptists
The Associational Minutes are prepared and bundled for delivery. Churches in the Comanche territory may call at The Comanche Chief to pick up their minutes. D. E. Nabers, Clerk.
Sidney Homer Miller Returns Home After German Hospital Treatment
Sidney Homer Miller has returned to his home after receiving medical treatment in a German hospital. A Sidney All-Star basketball team defeated Blanket All-Store here Saturday night. A large number attended the Community Fair here last Friday and Saturday. W A Parsons of Houston visited his parents here last week. Miss Laverne Farquhar and Wilbur Shell of Gorman and Miss Gladys Donaldson of Comanche visited Mr and Mrs F A Farquhar Sunday. Miss Margaret Eanes of John Tarleton spent the weekend here with her parents. Miss Garlyn Evatt of Daniel Baker spent last weekend with his mother Mrs Cora Evatt. Reuben Ward of Brownwood spent the weekend here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Miller
Sidney
W. G. Paraquher
U. S
Houston
Low Beach
California
Laverne Farquhar
Wilbur
Shell
Gorman
Gladys Donaldson
Comanche
F. A
Farquhar
Margaret Eanes
John Tarleton
Garlyn Evatt
Daniel Baker
Cora Evatt
Reuben Ward
Brownwood
Local Visitors and Family News in Brown County
Lamkin Mrs. P H Tally of Buffalo Gap visits her sister Mrs J L Tally and other relatives Rev and Mrs Len Dalton were Brownwood visitors Sunday J Cc Smart and family of Comanche visit his sister Mrs Otho George Sunday W L Davis of Gustine visits sister Mrs J A Stevens and family Miss Virgie Thomas returns from Abilene Bobbie Moring Bergin Bettie Mae and Belva Tatum attending Brownwood school spend weekend at home Mr and Mrs C M Ducan and baby of Shire visit her parents Mr and Mrs F C Stevens and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Tally
Buffalo Gap
J. L. Tally
Len Dalton
Brownwood
J. Cc. Smart
Comanche
Otho George
W. L. Davis
Gustine
J. A. Stevens
Virgie Thomas
Abilene
Bobbie Moring
Bergin
Bettie Mae
Belva Tatum
C. M. Ducan
Baby
Shire
F. C. Stevens
Actress counsels keeping a mental wastebasket
A Worcester Gazette note says a movie actress advises people to keep a mental wastebasket for worthless thoughts. She adds not to empty it too often to avoid being pressed into serving as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Gazette
100 Sheet Typewriter Tablet for 10 Cents at Chief Office
A brief item states a 100 sheet typewriter tablet is available at the Chief Office for ten cents. The note records a bargain price and location, emphasizing a limited quantity and the public sale context.
Gap in Highway 10 to be closed soon
A 13 mile gap in the paving of Highway 10 between Stephenville and Dublin may be closed within a few months. State Division Engineer Wellborn announced plans to finish the pavement with instructions from the State Highway Commission. Grading is complete from Dublin to within three miles of Stephenville and the right of way has been widened to 100 feet along the stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Dublin
State Division
Wellborn
Fort Worth
State Highway Commission
Teachers enroll for extension work at Howard Payne College
A good number of teachers enrolled for extension courses at Howard Payne College with History 206 History of the United States to the Civil War. Credit may substitute for Government 206 and Bible 104 Life of Jesus may substitute for Bible 203. First class October 12 meets Mondays 6 to 10:30 pm at the High School building and continues weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne College
U.S
Father Grigsbys Hallmark San Jacinto Battle Story
In Comanche County Texas Farm and Ranch recounts a local note about Houston and the Mexican War. The author states his father William Grigsby and uncle Enoch Grigsby fought at San Jacinto as youths aged sixteen and nineteen. Houston reportedly told them they would receive a grant for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Houston
William
Enoch Grigsby
San Jacinto
Jim Grigsby
Three Comanche County Girls Enroll at Texas State College
Denton Oct 8 Three Comanche County girls have enrolled in Texas State College for Women for the fall semester of 1936 37. In the total registration of 2265 students 2910 Texas counties are represented 20 states and three foreign countries. Students from Comanche County include Misses Mary Eldeana Lane Comanche Cressie Crystal Barnes Romalee Wright De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Comanche County
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Texas
Mary Eldeana Lane
Comanche
Cressie Crystal Barnes
Romalee Wright
de Leon
Ford Windshields 98c at Cheapskate Chandler Auto Supply
Local auto dealer offers Ford windshields for 98 cents at Chandler Auto Supply in Brownwood. Shop features low prices and limited stock, with sales staff ready to assist customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Cheapskate
Chandler Auto Supply
Brownwood
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Bacon
Decker
Bibb
D. E. Nabers
Lamkin
Highway 10
Aerie Rae
PABCO
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