Moody Family Gathering Honors Carl Moody In Palatka Visit
The Moody family met at J. T. Moody's home on Sunday to honor Carl Moody of Palatka Florida whom they had not seen in a year. A noon dinner followed by conversation and family Kodak pictures. Attendees included Floyd Moody and family Will Love and family Percy Wright and family Herbert Johnson and family Fort Stockton Mrs Fischer Stark and son Mason Mr and Mrs Vernon Love and Mrs Jim Moody of Coman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Moody
Carl Moody
Palatka
Florida
Kodak
Floyd Moody
Will Love
Percy Wright
Herbert Johnson
Fort Stockton
Fischer Stark
Mason
Vernon Love
Jim Moody
Coman
How's Your Hosiery Mileage Airmaids Slogan Notice
A brief service drug store advertisement promotes Airmaids hosiery mileage items priced at 79 cents and 1.00. The notice includes the date December 15 and highlights low prices for stockings and related merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airmaids
Service Drug Store
De Leon to Host Federated Clubs Meeting
The Shakespeare Club of De Leon will host the Federated Clubs of Eastland County on October 17 at 3 p.m. in the Methodist Church auditorium De Leon. Mrs R S Connor invites club members from Comanche to attend.
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Shakespeare Club
de Leon
Eastland County
Methodist Church
R.S. Connor
Comanche
Life’s Problems Challenge the Wise Man’s Answers
A reflective aphorism suggests that life presents many problems and true wisdom lies in choosing which questions to tackle rather than attempting to solve every issue. The quote emphasizes selective enquiry and restraint.
Fisher and Green Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Sid Green marked their twenty fifth anniversary with a Sunday gathering at Pecan Grove on Helmsley’s Creek. Attendees included extended family and friends from Siloam Hico Hollis Gustine Union and local guests. A bountiful dinner highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Fisher
Sid Green
Pecan Grove
Helmsley’s Creek
H. Hillhouse
Siloam
E. R. Ables
Hico
Buster Goings
Hollis
Okla
H. Donald
Gustine
D. P. Morgan
Union
Otis Lacy
Tharon
Billy
Silvia
Sandyra Green
J. M. Fisher
Buck Mc Kimmey
Honors Birthday Party For Tucker Children
Mrs. Jimmie Tucker entertained Jean and Jerry Tucker with a birthday party Thursday afternoon at the Tucker home. Games were played and cake served to twenty six guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Tucker
Jean and
Jerry Tucker
Tucker
Retired Comanche businessman C. L. Cox wed in Comanche
C. L. Cox, prominent retired Comanche businessman, married Friday at two in Comanche to Mrs. Addie Zoe Collins. Elder A. C. Nance of the Church of Christ performed the ceremony. The couple, who met during a visit to the Nances, left for Fort Worth and Dallas then Florida and will reside on East Main Street North in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. L. Cox
Comanche
Addie Zoe Collins
A. C. Nance
Church of Christ
Cox
Cox. Immediately After the Ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Cox
Fort Worth
Dallas
Florida
Mrs. Cox
East Main Street
Waisman Family Hosts Wedding Reception For Nevil Melowsky Pair
Mr and Mrs Sammie Waisman hosted a large extended family gathering on October 11 to honor the marriage of Miss Fannie Mae Nevil of Dublin to Harry Melowsky of Chicago. The four generation attendance included Mrs Max Harelik Hamilton and others from Dublin Comanche Stephenville Hamilton and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie Waisman
Waisman
Fannie Mae Nevil
Dublin
Harry Melowsky
Chicago
Max Harelik
Hamilton
Morris Novit
Stephenville
W. H. Novit
Mildred
David Harelik
Martha Lee
Sarah Eva
Haskell Harelik
Morris Harelik
Florence and
Sylvia
Comanche Halves Rally Past Hamilton Bulldogs
Comanche earned a 208 to 100 yard edge and 11 first downs to 6 as they beat Hamilton in a defensive contest. Capt. Marshall and Switzer sparked the Indians with key runs and a late scoring drive while Huett and Cauley clamped down on the Bulldogs at the line.
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Hamilton
Indians
Bulldogs
Cauley
Capt. Marshall
Charlie Marshall
Switzer
Comanche
T. Marshall
Comanche Boys
Tommie Marshall
Capt
Marshall
Burris
Big Joe Burris
Huett
C. Marshall
Gray
Huetts
Ruth
A J Gray Dies Suddenly Friday
A J Gray, 69, former West Ward School janitor, died at his Comanche home Friday morning after brief illness. Funeral held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at his residence with Rev. Henderson officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs Will Hambrick, Mrs John Guill, J D Gray, George Gray, Mrs Bonnie Bingham, and Eunice Gray. He moved from Blanket to Comanche ten years ago and attended the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gray
West Ward
Comanche
Rev. Henderson
Oakwood Cemetery
Henry Livingston
Alexander
D. Y. Roberts
Bronte
Todd Roberts
Albany
Edward Livington
Ennis
George Gray
Bonnie Bingham
McCauley
Eunice Gray
Gray
Blanket
Goldthwaite
Methodist Church
Auto Movie On Wheels Comes To Comanche Friday
Local Chevrolet dealer Eiland Fagan sponsors a talking motion picture program from the Chevrolet Auto Movie on Wheels to be shown in Comanche Friday October 16 at 7 30 PM. The 201 inch wheelbase unit carries a theatre style projector and sound system and operates with its own Delco power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiland Fagan
Chevrolet
Comanche
Delco
Thore Arly
Blanket Fair Opens Saturday in Blanket Ore
Blanket Future Farmers chapter and nearby schools will display booths at the Blanket Community Fair on October 17. Members handle crop collection and booth setup while prizes include cash, ice cream, show tickets, a baseball bat, and other awards. Hubert M. Tannehill of Silver City, NM, Camp Education Adviser for a CCC camp near Fabens, Texas, is visiting locally. Old fashioned but good advice. Read the Bible regularly.
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Blanket Future Farmers
Hubert M. Tannehill
Silver City
New Mexico
Comanche
J. ©. Lane
Mr. Tannehill
Fabens
Texas
Ward School PTA Amateur Program at High School
The Ward School PTA will sponsor an amateur program for the Ward School Fund on October 23 at 8 o clock in the High School Auditorium. About 10 to 15 artists have agreed to perform and others may join by contacting D. Brown at the Ward Building. A prize of 2.50 will go to the best act. Admission is 10 and 15 cents.
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P.T. A
Ward School
D. Brown
Ward
Special at Proctor Methodist Church October 18
Proctor Methodist Church invites the public to a Sunday service at 11 am on October 18. Hon Troy Marshall of the Central Texas Conference will give his address Elements of Genuine Christianity a soul stirring talk said to be a lifetime opportunity. George G. Smith minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Troy Marshall
Central Texas Conference
Proctor Methodist Church
George G. Smith
Sketch Of The Life Of Mrs J B Payne
Eliza Jane Neeley born September 1 1858 in Alabama married J B Payne in 1887 in Delta Alabama. Four children were born though one died in infancy. husband died about six years ago. A son Hardy Payne died in Lubbock in February this year. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Midway Lamkin about 40 years ago and was with First Baptist at death. Survived by two children Mrs W L Tatum and Bart Payne of Comanche, one brother Jim Neeley of Dallas, seven nieces, four nephews, five grandchildren and one great grandson.
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Eliza Jane Neeley
Alabama
J. B. Payne
Delta
Hardy Payne
Lubbock
W. L. Tatum
Bart Payne
Comanche
Jim Neeley
Dallas
Thankful for Support After Mother's Death
The children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for loyal support during Mrs. J. B. Payne's last illness and for comforting words, floral offerings, and kindness shown during her death and burial.
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J. B. Payne
De Leon School Man Will Head County Educational Assn
E. H. Boulter, superintendent of De Leon Public Schools, was elected president of the Comanche County Educational Association for the new school year at a reorganization meeting in Comanche. J. D. Bramlette was named first vice president, Mrs. Charlie Ross of Comyn secretary, and B. Ray McCorkle county superintendent treasurer. A series of meetings will be held throughout the year.
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E. H. Boulter
de Leon
Comanche
Services Sunday at Central Christian Church
Brother Floyd A Leggett will preach Sunday morning at eleven and Sunday evening at seven thirty. The Church Board extends a cordial invitation for all to attend and hear the preacher. Readers are urged to meet and enjoy the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd A. Leggett
Bro. Leggett
Church Board
Mary Robertson dies at 86 in Soda Springs area
Mrs. Mary Robertson born Mary Frances Kershaw in Camden South Carolina May 29 1850 died October 12 at Soda Springs. Funeral held October 13 at Taylor's Chapel with Rev. W S Clark. Survived by four children James Robertson Raymond Robertson Mary O Briant and Robert H Robertson plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Mary
Molly) Robertson
Soda Springs
Taylor's Chapel
W. S. Clark
James Robertson
Raymond Robertson
de Leon
Mary O’briant
Rotan
Robert H. Robertson
Snyder
Robertson
Edwin
Newton
Texas
Comanche County
Mrs Myrtle Lane Joins Beauty Field Leader in Dallas
Mrs Myrtle Lane returns from Chicago after attending the National Beauty and Hairdressers Show and accepts a sales post for beauty preparations. Her territory includes Oklahoma Kansas and Pittsburgh Pa with headquarters in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lane
Chicago
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Western Auto Associate Store
Lometa
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Hind’s
Dr. Caldwell
Endicott Johnson
Buck Brand
Buck Brand Work
Children’s & Ladies
Aisman’ Department Stores
County Educational Ass
THE
Central Christian Church
Western Auto
Earl R. Evans
Prop
East Side Square
Mary Robertson
Paris
Romere
Trluin
Berlin
London
Philco
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