Comanche County Sites and Markers Tell Local History
Readers learn of Comanche County historical markers and sites across towns and farms. The record notes the tree tied to hangings near Hazel Dell, graves in Cedar and Oakwood cemeteries, Civil War veterans markers, old houses, wells, and chaps who shaped the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Moore
Bill
Hazel Dell
Rev
Robinson
Jones Ranch
Charley Isham
Arkansas
Comanche County
Helmsley
Houston Street
Comanche
Narrows
Proctor
Hasse
Oakwood Cemetery
Daughters of the Confederacy
State Foundation
Joe Hardin
Cat
Murt Fleming
Sardis
Kenneth McKinsey
Indian Creek
Wesley Hardin
Webb
The
Historical Survey Association
W. I. Dixon
Historical Survey Committee
A. P. Burks
State Historical Foundation
City
Chamber of Commerce
Lion’s Club
Jaycees
Public Records and Criminal Docket Summary
District Court saw several divorce cases dismissed or granted including Thelma Elliott v Robert Elliott and Ada Thomas v Herman Thomas. Criminal and Justice dockets list multiple speeding and license offenses with modest fines plus costs. Deeds recorded show several land transactions in De Leon and surrounding counties with sums ranging from five thousand to twenty two thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon A. Stark
Judith Ann Stark
Disanor Orce
Thelma Elliott
Robert Elliott
Clyde C. Hodges
Leta Lois Hodges
Ada Thomas
Herman H. Homas
Clarence Doyle Savage
Don Edwin Spivey
George Ray Keeler
Billie Wayne Bradshaw
Simon M. Escamilla
Lamesa
Connie Brooks Cottrell
Disturbing the Peace
Corporation Court Dockett
Joe Romeno Salazar
Ronald Terry Powell
Lee Roy McMullen
Andy Johnson
C. S. Carruth
Ina G. Carruth
James N. Burkeen
Spencer
City of de Leon
Lloyd Coan
Erath Co
Flossie B. Coan
C. F. (Cole) White
Leo White
Eastland
Isaac A. White
Ethel Elizabeth White
B. E. Hanson
la Rue Hanson
A. Clyde Weaver
Dallas
Charles Sargent
De Leon Area Notices and Historical Marker Drive
Parcel sale to G J Gunter for 5233 dollars. various vehicle registrations listed. Deaths include Richard Burdette and Lizzie Barrett. marriage licenses issued and court filings noted. Local history drive seeks markers across Comanche County with regional groups promoting a brochure for tourists.
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Public
Troy Marshall
Mercury
Robert L. Kennedy
Ford
A. N. Brumbelow
de Leon
Chevrolet
J. C. Williamson
Blanton L. Jones
Fort Worth
H. H. Hopson
Ford Pickup
Richard Michael Burdette
Comanche
Hollis Ray Burdette
la von Buckler Burdette
Sidney
Pendergrass Cemetery
Lizzie Beatrice Barrett
N. Austin
William Neece Chance
Lavenia Hardeway
Oakwood Cemetery
Barker Family Attends Funeral for Mrs. G
Mr and Mrs J A Barker attended the funeral of Mrs G in a brief obituary notice. The service details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Barker
Fort Worth and Abilene Families Visit Comanche Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boynton with their Fort Worth children and Mrs. A. R. Oglesby with her daughter from Abilene visited J. B. Lacy on Sunday. George Montgomery and family from Ozona also spent the weekend with relatives in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Hammack
Wes Hammack
Mount Vernon
Washington
Robert Hammack
James
Snyder
Wayne Dingler
Debbie
James Hammack
Fort Worth
Bert Boynton
A. R. Oglesby
Abilene
J. B. Lacy
George Montgomery of
Ozona
Realtives
Comanche
Great United Life Co. Suit on Insurance Policy
Oct. 11 Emma Jane Pettit sues Aaron Lynn Pettit for divorce claiming fault and seeking dissolution of marriage. Court action filed may affect property and alimony matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses Hill Bell
Hazel Virginia Miller
Brownwood
James Henry Douglas
Amanda Julia Price
Hazel Virginia Milller
Ottis B. Fields
Mack Truck, Inc
Frank Mitchell
Mitchell County
Great United Life Co
Emma Jane Pettit
Aaron Lynn Pettit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Dixon
Texas Historical Fee
St. A
Neaf
Capt. Ham
J, Allcorn
Public Records
Marvin W. Hurst
Bernice Hurst
G. J. Gunter
C. H. Clark Survey
W. R. Clark
S. B. Armstrong
Mickey Robinett
de Leon Peanut Co
Edward Franklin Robertson
Gussie Lee Burks
Cleo Iner Reynolds
Hugh Edward Reynolds
W. A. Moncrief
B. W. Scottt
Chester A. Hayes
Bairds
Bven
ASON
Fen
Zenith
Kimbell
Kool Aid
Kimbells
Jar
Gladiola
Morton
Supreme Marigold Cookies
Towels tRoll
Hi-C
Kimbell’s
Foot Goma
T-Beneer
Sirloin Ib
Ajax Reg. Siz
Camry Reg
Alvibells Waffle
Thriftee Food Store
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