Life Sketch of Mrs. T. J. Estes
Ada Estes born July 13 1874 in Lineville Alabama moved to Texas in 1889 married Tom J. Estes in 1894. They had two children who died young and she died September 30 1940 buried in Union Cemetery Gustine Texas. Survived by several relatives and Baptist Church member. funeral at Swan Hill Baptist Pettit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Estes
A. M. Dingler
Lineville
Alabama
Texas
Tom J. Estes
W. &. Fowler
Arvie Estes
Estes
Union
Gustine
W. H. Penkins
Dalton
Verna Lee
Claudine
Hollis Weldon
James C. Estes
Delano
California
W. S. Fowler
Jaanita
Gwendolyn
W. S. Jr
Doris
Borger
The
Baptist Church
Swan Hill
Pettit
R. M. McGinnis
Higginbotham Bros
Comanche
Porter Franks
J. C. Helm, Jr
LaVerne Isham
Coin Seago
Eva Palmer
Cleone White
Gustine High School
Love Marie Palmer
Juana Sparis
Shari Sue Seago
Rome
First Methodist Church Set For Special Sunday Services
Sunday at the First Methodist Church features notable events including a Sunday School tribute to retiring superintendent H. Donaho. A 7:30 p.m. Knights of Pythias lodge service and an 11:00 a.m. Holy Baptism service for babies are planned, with strong church attendance expected across services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
H. Donaho
Suport
the Knights of Pythias
Sidney Eagles Still Lead B Conference
The Sidney Eagles improved to 19 6 in District 38 B with a 19 to 6 win over the Indian Creek Redskins Friday afternoon in Sidney. Glenn Allen connected for a 30 yard TD to open scoring for Indian Creek, then Lynn Douglas and Warren Yancey drove Sidney with a 40 yard pass TD and a 50 yard interception return for a TD. Douglas added the extra point as Sidney's scoring leader. Indian Creek visits Early while Sidney plays at De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Eagles
Indian Creek Redskins
Sidney
Indian Creek
Glenn Allen
Hulon Egger
Eagles
Atwell Ward
Lynn Douglas
Warren Yancey
Yancey
Douglas
Comyn
de Leon
Marriages and Land Transfers in Comanche and Gustine
Court House News records marriages including Eugene Lee Williamson to Vera Pauline Cole and Olen W Kelley to Louise Dawkins. Deeds list transactions in Gustine and Comanche with prices. Births include Frankie Lavernie Spivey and Ada Beth Thornton among others. Deaths note Lula Boyd and Stephen Smith. County Court logs theft and assault pleas and multiple property transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lee Williamson
Morgan Mill
Vera Pauline Coleman
W. H. Rucker
Strawn Baptist Church
Leon Mabry
Penelople
Ramah Golightly
Comanche
R. S. McCharen
Olen W. Kelley
de Leon
Louise Dawkins
H. F.skaggs
J. P. Spivey
Frankie Lavernie
William Herbert Thornton
Ada Beth
Alton M. McCamey
Proctor
Sharon Janet
Arley B. Bolin
Gustine
Tony Ralph
Sanford Avery Moore
Sidney
James Delbert
James Weldon Hilliard
Wanda la Jean
Cecil Calvert LaGrone
Nancy Nell
Johnnie McDonald
Marjorie Janice. Jr
L. C. Whitley
Blank
Marlin E. Elliott
Elmree Hicks
M. R. Gaines
J. B. Evridge
Su Waggoner
E. R. Gordon
Vert Pauline Coleman
Robert E. Faulkner
Frankie Murle Sones
O. J. Reynolds
Bonnie Estell
Robert Lee Needham
Sipe Springs
James Manuel
Mary Leslie Hays
South Carolina
Lula Evaline
Boyd
W. L. Sission
M. V. Coker
Ben
Johnnie Loftis
L. T. Coker
J. R. Folkes
John H. Tate
W. R. Nun
Black
The Trials of Paul and Faith Tested by Suffering
A sermon reflects on Paul’s sufferings and visions, comparing biblical trials in Job, Joseph, Daniel, and the Hebrew youths. It urges steadfast faith, citing Paul’s heavenly experiences and the idea that earthly hardships serve God’s purpose while urging believers to shine as light in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
Christ
God
Job
Joseph
Daniel
REA Show at Hico to Highlight Electric Poultry and Farm Demos
A REA show scheduled for November at Hico will feature electric poultry demos such as an electric brooder with live chicks and ultraviolet lights. Demonstrations cover cost cutting and ease in farming and homemaking with equipment like electric egg graders mills water heaters pumps and a complete electric kitchen.
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Daniel W. Teare
D. L. Grant
REA
Kathyrn Harris
Evelyn Bloome
You May Fail, but Fight On Against Adversity
Poem excerpt urging resilience and courage when facing hardship. It counsels facing troubles head on, keeping nerve and effort even if outcomes seem grim. The speaker reminds readers that others have endured similar trials and that perseverance matters more than guaranteed success.
Blanket High School Defeats Evant 6-0 on Opening Drive
Blanket High School beat Evant 6 to 0 at Evant as Hollis Rogers raced 60 yards on the first play from scrimmage for a touchdown. Teammates provided strong support for the standout run in a decisive early game victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanket High School
Evant
Hollis Rogers
Brown County
Local Land Transfers and New Car Registrations
John E Hoff and W A Jones subdivide 8.5 acres of the H T and BRR Co Survey for 250 dollars. W L Brewer sells 14.6 acres of the John Duncan Survey for 850 dollars to Za Nettie Lane. New car registrations include Brightman Comanche Chevrolet Sedan Spivey Ford Tudor and more. Mrs H B Allen and her son spend the weekend with L F Elkins in Cisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hoff
W. A. Jones
H.t&brr. Co
W. L. Brewer
Nettie Lane
John Duncas
Oo. O. Brightman
Wid Spivey
Faran Chevrolet Company
Jim Johnson
E. R. Gordon
Comanche
Chevrolet
Charlie Turner
de Leon
Tate Counts
Chevroet Southwest Peanut Growers
Pontiac
T. G. Houston
de Mahon
Dischman
Ford Pickup
D. M. Jones
J. H. Dudley
Plymouth Pickup
L. F. Pittman
Ford Truck
W. H. Smith
International Pickup
Fire Prevention Contest Honors Recognize Student Efforts
The town celebrated fire prevention awareness as ninth and eleventh grade students submitted themes and posters. Virginia Boyd won best theme in the eleventh grade and Estelene Woolsey the ninth grade for a play style entry. J. L. Albin earned best poster in the eleventh grade and Wanda Jones in the ninth. Honorable mention went to several students. Awards included four prizes of one dollar each funded by local merchants and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Boyd
Estelene Woolsey
Her
J. L. Albin
Wanda Jones
Billie Black
Betty Goosby
Betty Perkins
Lila Grayson
Dorothy Armstrong
Nadine Stone
Novit's
McNutt’s
Tupin's Jewelry
Perry Bros
Mahon's
Wright's Jewelry
B.&j Cafe
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
F. L. Hill
J. C. Drain
Fashion Cleaners
Sutton Dudley Drugs
Snack Shack
Southwest Natural Gas Co
Piggly Wiggly Coleman's
City Bakery
Modern Way Food
Hoffman's
Roberson Sisters
Freeman
Variety Store
Chief Dry Cleaners
W. H Durham
City Grocery
Starr
Dudley Bos
W. C. Chi
Maxine Nichols Named Tarleton ROTC Sponsor
From twenty-two senior girls nominated by the Joan Tariedon College Cadet Corps at Stephenville eight were elected as company sponsors. Maxine Nichols of Comanche, sponsor of Company A, will wear a purple and white uniform and drill with her unit, participating in all military performances this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Tariedon College
Stephenville
Maxine Nichols
Comanche
R.O.T.C. UN
James D. Bender
Tarleton
Maxine
Texas Leads U S Oil Refineries By Wide Margin
Texas operates 141 oil refineries with a daily capacity of 1 386 705 barrels. California and Pennsylvania together run 111 plants with 1 275 060 barrels capacity, far fewer than Texas.
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Texas
Lone Star State
California
Pennsylvania
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Isarn
Saryles
Pachien
Hoffman
Rene
St Sede
Snd
Hofman
Girl's School
Oxfords
Hoffeman
T. J. Estes
First Methodist Church
Thber
Mrs. Helm
Court Hous News
Merlin E. Elliott
Sue Waggoner
Salt Gap
Verda Pauline Coleman
T. R. Rushing
E. S. Fagan
Harve Willingham
R. G. Priddy
D. Clark
Scott L. Allen
Phil Bertram
City of Gustine
Ira A. Harris
Nellie Nesmith
O. B. Carlisle
Wayland Dean
Lula Evaline Boyd
Stag Creek
Arkansas
M. E. May
Stephen Stonewall Smith
Georgia
Curtis
Iiucut
Uc Mass
Elsie Ravenshine
DeLoyn Singleton
Mildred Higginbotham
Eugene V. Harrison
Leta Mae Pettigrew
R. M. Muse
Grace Hawthorne
Robert L. Mull
Earlene Dale Horton
Dennis Cox
Geraldine Osburn
Gordon Barrett
Hico
Clyde House
H. B. Allen and Son
Har ‘Ris of
Cisco
L. F. Elkins
Tarleton R.O.T.C
Knights Pythias
Texas Telephone Co
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