The Father of American Literature: Washington Irving
The article traces Washington Irving’s career from early journalism to his fame with The Sketch Book containing Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It notes his European travels and writings such as Mahomet and His Successors and Life of Goldsmith, labeling him the first American era writer.
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Rip van Winkle
Sleepy Hollow
Barre
Jestain
Booneville
Astoria
Columbus
Washington
Irving
Europe
Local residents and visitors spend weekends across communities
Mrs Emil of Hamilton spent the week end here with her mother Mrs Kee. Pearl White visiting in Stephenville this week. Tom Zack Bolton of Camp Bowie visiting relatives. Bradlie Johnson of Camp Bowie spent the week end here with relatives. Zack Bolton and daughter Effie of Dublin spent the week end here. Lee McDonald spent Sunday in Hillsboro. Cliftine Sparkman joined her husband in San Antonio where he is in military training. George Jones and Dorothy Harrison of Fort Worth spent the week end here with relatives. Several from here attended the football game at Comanche Friday night Hamilton vs Comanche. Otis Petsick spent the week end in Big Spring with friends. Warbray Mathews baby brought home Saturday from Gorman hospital.
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Moris Couch
Tuttis
Emil
Hamilton
Kee
Pearl White
Stephenville
Tom Zack Bolton
Camp Bowie
Bradlie Johnson
Zack Bolton
Effie
Dublin
Lee McDonald
Hillsboro
Cliftine Sparkman
San Antonio
George Jones
Dorothy Harrison
Fort Worth
Comanche
Otis Petsick
Big Spring
Warbray Mathews
Pete Mathews
Gorman Hospital
Local visitors and funeral attendance noted in Anson community
Mr and Mrs J A Rogers visited his mother at Anson last Monday. Corp Hood Donaldson from St Bliss is visiting home folks. Carl Milner, working at Camp Barkeley Abilene, spent the weekend here. A number from this community attended the funeral of Richard Wagley Wednesday. Mrs G M Spivey visited Melva May Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rogers
Anson
Corp. Hood Donaldson
St. Bliss
Carl Milner
Camp Barkeley
Abilene
Richard Wagley
G. M. Spivey
Melva May
Card of Thanks for help during illness and death
D H King and family thank all who helped during illness and death of wife and mother. They also thank for floral offerings from D H King and Mr and Mrs Amon Hughes and children.
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D. H. King
Amon Hughes
Gustine P.T.A. Elects Parliamentarian and Sets Meeting Date
The Gustine P.T.A. met with twenty four members present. Mr. Adams elected parliamentarian. Last Tuesday each month designated as regular meeting date. Jessie Allen's room had most members. plans to do something nice for her room. P.T.A. to furnish first aid equipment for the school this year. A special educational program is set for October 16 at Gustine High School auditorium. community urged to attend.
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Gustine P.T.A
Adams
Jessie Allen
P.T.A
Gustine High School
F F A Boys Attend State Fair
Comanche F F A members and adviser W W Howe traveled to the State Fair of Texas on Ira Fletcher's bus. The group departed Saturday morning October 4 and returned Sunday morning observing F F A Day.
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W. W. Howe
Texas
Ira Fletcher
Bocks
Feeding and managing turkeys and layers for holiday markets
An old farm advisory piece stresses feeding turkeys a protein-rich mash and abundant grain to ensure heavy, well-fleshed birds for Thanksgiving. It also covers pullet care for high egg output, recommending a staged feeding plan, regular wet mash, and ample green feed with a Texas winter grain mix to keep layers laying and markets strong.
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U.S.D.A
Texas
Briar Grove Social Roundup Mentions Local Visits
Briar Grove residents share weekend visits with relatives in Comanche Mercury and San Antonio. Mrs. Frankie Gorden hosts, Mrs. Bettie Gorden and son visit, Tom Gorden stays with his sister in Mercury. Winfield Wagner leaves for Fort Ord California. Rubye Wagner travels from Comanche. Paul Brewer and Coy Ferris visit Shiloh. Don Trujillo visits San Antonio.
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Bettie Gorden
Frankie Gorden
Tom Gorden
Mercury
Winfield Wagner
Fort Ord
California
Rubye Wagner
Comanche
Paul Brewer
Coy Ferris
Shiloh
Don Trujillo
San Antonio
Aunt Alice Poem in Memory of Mrs Co Thomas
Poem salutes a tiny thoughtful aunt who loved many and had none as enemies. She has joined the angels in Heaven and is remembered by her husband and children. The author notes Mrs Co Thomas died at home near De Leon on October 3, 1941 and signs M Booth.
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Co. Thomas
de Leon
M. Booth
Farmers urged to plant crops for maximum AAA payments
County committee chairman announced that as part of the defense program farmers should plant crops to maximize payments under the AAA. Greater milk and egg production is being sought, with county goals to be set in coming weeks. Secretary Wickard outlined the defense program at a Memphis event. Allotments for cotton wheat rice and peanuts will be set, with no general allotments due to emphasis on feed and food.
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Thea Oe
AAA
Texas
Claude R. Wickard
Memphis
Tenn
Mrs. Sarah Redwine Passes Away in 1941
Noted Comanche County settler Mrs. Sarah Redwine, born May 1 1860, died August 17 1941. She married J N Redwine in 1879 and left ten children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pendergrass Cemetery in Sidney with six grandsons as pallbearers.
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Sarah C. Gregson Redwine
James N. Redwine
J. N. Redwine
Willie C. Redwine
Childress
Warren Redwine
Comanche
Edd Redwine
Colorado City
Edna McCullough
Ker
Harvie Redwine
Tell
Texas
Sidney
Fillow Redwine
Blan
Methodist Church
Comanche County
Frank McCullough
Weldon Harris
Howard Redwine
Edward Holland
Eldwyn Redwine
Aaron Redwine
June Marie Redwine
Ruby Bell Redwine
Lillian Harris
Wanda Harris
Laverne Redwine
Ruby McCullough
Wynell McCullough
Louise Redwine
Pendergrass
Methodist Women Hold Meeting Here
Mesdames Leo Shankle and Logan Williams hosted the Women's Society of the Methodist Church Monday afternoon at Mrs. Shankle's home. Mrs. McCullough led the lesson on "The Power That Brings Harvest Home" with Scripture read by Mrs. Shankle and prayer by Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Jeanes and Mrs. Chaffin spoke on the program, Rev. Gordon urged Quarterly Conference attendance, and punch with cookies were served.
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Leo Shankle
Logan Williams
Women's Society of the
Methodist Church
Fort Worth Visitor Eugene Dodson in Comanche
Eugene Dodson of Fort Worth visited Comanche last week on business, appearing in local records as a transient traveler.
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Eugene Dodson
Fort Worth
Comanche
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Sidne
Carl Jeske
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Briar Grove
Morene Booth
Insurance Agency
Sarah Redwine
R. H. McCullough
Ozella Holland
Brownene
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Midand
Church Reporter
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Hoffman's
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