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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1935

Page

8

Mrs. R. A. White Dies at Port Arthur

Mrs. R A White longtime Comanche County resident and sister of Hilton Burks died in Port Arthur after an illness linked to a Christmas visit to Comanche. Funeral held in Port Arthur with sister A B Queen and J J Mayes attending. Survived by son Carl White, daughters Pearl Atterbury and Mary Terner, and another sister O M Simmons in California.

R. A Bob) White Hilton Burks Port Comanche San Antonio Dallas White Port Arthur Atterbury

Farm Radios See Low-Priced Battery Sets

Reese Drug Co promotes new farm radios with affordable battery sets advertised for farmers. The notice highlights portable radio units and essential power options for rural use.

Mrs. S. E. Cloud Buried Monday At Oakwood

Sarah Elizabeth Sanford Cloud, 70, a native of Comanche County, died at her Comanche home Sunday after a monthlong illness. Funeral at Oakwood Cemetery Monday at 3 p.m. Rev. Hestir officiating. Pallbearers named. She was born October 25, 1865 near Mercer Gap. Surviving children: Andrew Cloud, Dee Cloud, Newt L. Cloud, Charlie Cloud.

S. E. Cloud Comanche County Comanche Oakwood Cemetery Hestir San Angelo Bart Payne Joe McTiroy Jack Carnes Carrol Loud George Bagley Brooksarnes Cloud Sarah Elizabeth Sanford Newt L. Cloud Charlie Cloud Brownwood

Lt. Neil Gardner Dies at Denver

Lt. Neil Gardner 41 of Comanche died at the Veterans Hospital in Denver of pneumonia. Funeral services were held there. He was born August 8 1894 in Melbourne Arkansas and moved to Texas as a child. He graduated from Texas A M in 1917 and served as a Second Lieutenant in World War I. He was an architectural engineer and married Frances Bolton of Waco on January 8 1921. Surviving are a 14 year old daughter Suzanne and several relatives.

St. Neil Gardner N. E. Gardner Comanche Veterans Hospital Denver James Garner Tarleton College Stephenville Lt. Gardner Melbourne Arkansas Texas Texas A. & M Leon Springs United States France New Orleans Government Hospital Frances Bolton Waco Suzanne Houston Beaty Downing Ed Salyer Kingsville T. P. Mallard Hillsboro

Window Glass and household goods sale at Reese Drug Co

Read and compare my prices before you buy at Reese Drug Co. Window glass in all sizes at right prices. Also offers on toilet paper 25c a roll, peanut butter 20c, crackers 19c, kraut 10c, sugar 20 for 1.00, oats and oatmeal with cup and saucer 25c, and Arbuckle coffee 16c. Trade for shell oats and receive merchandise. Signed C. F. Williams.

Reese Drug Co Williams Old Reliable Arbuckle C. F. Williams Reese Drug

Social visits noted in Brownwood and Dublin

Ollie Hanson spent part of last week in Brownwood. Melvin Hanson of Dublin spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Henson.

Ollie Hanson Brownwood Melvin Hanson Dublin Mrs Martin Henson

Comanche Club Women Guests of Brownwood Meeting

Fifty nine Comanche Business and Professional Women’s Club members joined ninety in Brownwood at a Carnegie Library dinner. Mrs. Velma De Benedetti presided, Miss Iva Hart spoke, and federation importance was stressed with remarks by several leaders including Dr. Mollie Armstrong.

Comanche Siness and Professional Women's Club Brownwood Business and Professional Women’s Club Carnegie Library Velma de Benedetti Brownwood Club Iva Hart Comanche Club Mollie Armstrong Willie Lee Box Edna Savage Saunders Karl Moore Saunders Golda Edwards Miss Hart Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club C. C. Worsham Alma Lyle Comanche Beatrice Allen Frances Benson Allean Bettis Hattie Brightman Taulene Blevins Thelma Barrett Marchel Barcroft Milburn Carter Vernon Cunningham Minnie Cunningham John Mahon Grady McKinzie Altice McCrary Mae Rock Leve Roberson Alleen Schulenburgh J. S. Starr Jewell Taylor L. R. Williams Callie West Romeo Walker Johnnie Wallace Susan Gilmore Jack Miller Nadine Kendrick Gaynelle Cauley J. B. Tatum Sammy Waisman George W. Tate Cordie Lindsey Ernest Tupin Hip Arthur Ruth Atwool Leverette Hill Claudia Fisher Bee Speed Martha Wetzel W. H. Carpenter Hayne Brownwood Patricia O’brien

Cross Roads School Term Opens for New Year

Cross Roads School begins term on Monday per County Superintendent B Ray McCorde. Principal is Jim Collins with Mrs Wallace as assistant.

Cross Roads Cross Roads Sc Ray McCorde Jim Collins Mmach Wallace

Elm Grove School to Open Monday With One-Teacher Staff

Elm Grove School, the county’s last surviving one teacher school, will open Monday. Will H. Jones of Sidney is the teacher. Twenty-five years ago the county had about 40 such schools.

Elm Grove Will H. Jones Sidney

NYAL 2 for 1 and Special Sale Coming Soon

Sutton Dudley Drugs announces NYAL two for one and upcoming special sale. Registered pharmacists available. phone line provided for inquiries.

Sutton Dudley

Sidney F F A Boys Attend De Leon Fair

Twenty eight members of the Sidney Future Farmer Chapter attended the De Leon Fair last Friday night. The group included Wayne Merritt G H Hillin Jr J A Cox Harold Prater and many others. The Sidney F F A officers also attended an officers training school at Comanche High School Tuesday night.

Sidney Future Farmer de Leon Wayne Merritt G. H. Hillin, Jr J. A. Cox Harold Prater J. K. Summers Derwin Parsons Pete Parsons Robert Pendergrass J. P. Jones V. David Williamson Billie Bartlett Duane Andress Felton Steele Offie Lee Drennan Henry Chambers Hood Donaldson Loyd Morrow Theron Steele Elwood Boyd Gene Wan Wendell la Roque Thurston la Roque Garland Houck Lynell Bagley Wilson Summers Pillie Joe Douglas Boyd Hilley Myles Franklin Sidney Comanche High School

Lamkin School Opens With Full Enrollment and Honors

A large Lamkin School opening drew visitors including Supt. B Ray McCorkle J D Bramlette and local clergy. Perry Moring led the program presenting the County Championship banner Lamkin won three straight years. Lemine Massingill read. music by primary pupils Katherine Jay Frankie Nell White and Rh B White. PTA to meet Friday for first yearly meeting and room membership contest.

Lamkin B. Ray McCorkle J. D. Bramlette Comenche Thomas Methodist Len Dalton Perry Moring Lemine Massingill Katherine Jay Frankie Nell White Rh. B. White PTA

Local News and Society Notes From Lamkin District

Fort Worth visitors Lamkin family guests of Aaron Denman and kin. Families move to Hamilton and visiting relatives amid church services and district events. Union League set to meet November first with Lamkin League hosting. Community memo covers baptisms, hospital visits, teaching appointments, and travel of residents and guests.

Aaron Denman Fort Worth A. B Hamilton Rev Thomas Union League Lamkin League Irvin Ray Wooly C. M. Duncan Snyder Shire Nora Hamilton Bilderback Limestone County McAfee Roe Hamilton County Bobbie Tatum Allison Tatum Berna Lee Burt Alec Neel Gustine Lamkin Wilks Glasgow Brownwood Hospital C. S. Longe Tommie J. Long Ouida Paggett Dalas T. A. Wells McGregor Len Dalton

Anti AAA Meeting Set For Saturday

A meeting of farmers opposing the AAA program is scheduled at the Court House at 10 oclock Saturday morning. L Creamer serves as president of the recently formed organization.

Court House L. Creamer

Death of W. P. Duckett Sr. noted in Whitesboro

W. P. Duckett Sr. died Monday at 3 30 p m in Whitesboro, burial in Dallas Tuesday. He was a Georgia native who lived in Texas many years and visited Comanche regularly. He leaves children J A Duckett Glen H Jones W E Duckett S A Duckett and Mrs Nata Young.

W. P. Duckett Whitesboro Dallas Duckett Georgia Texas W. P. Duckett, Jr Comanche J. A. Duckett Glen H. Jones W. E. Duckett S. A. Duckett Tulsa Nata Young

Dan Pinkard and family tied to Comanche history

Dan Pinkard, last survivor of the Hog Creek Indian fight in Brown County in February 1870, settled at Indian Creek and later Mercer Gap. A pioneer settler of Comanche, he helped build the first church, served in the Home Guard Ranger force, and fought several skirmishes. He left three daughters and four sons, with 27 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, pallbearers listed among grandsons.

Texas Hog Creek Brown County Mr. Pinkard Indian Creek Mercer Gap Comanche New Mexico Rufus Pinkard Sidney Eva McCorkle Tweny Frank Howard Starling Harl Pinkard Jeris Franklin Reginald Pinkard Howell McCorkle

Office Home Economics Club at Priddy School

At Priddy School the Home Economics Club held a meeting last Thursday night. Officers named Irene Groma president Erna Kluge vice president Majorie Swindle secretary Viola Limmer porter Mildred Mason treasurer and Eementarian. A Year Book committee includes Erne Kluge Louise Koch and Ethel Hohertz. Program committee lists Majorie Swing Mildred Mason and Viola Lim. The club will meet twice more for business and social events. Window Glass all sizes at Reese Drug iz.

Economics Club Priddy School Irene Groma Erna Kluge Dent Majorie Swindle Secre Viola Limmerporter Mildred Mason Erne Kluge Louise Koch Ethel Hohertz Majorie Viola Lim

Farm Radios See Low Priced Battery Sets

Farm radios are offered at Re Drug Co with low priced battery sets advertised. The sale highlights affordable sets and practical options for rural listeners.

Re Drug Co

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J. B. Hamilton Boas Jeweler Alamo Dress Shoppe R. M. Tubbs Bessie Cunningham Highway No. 10 Hasse, Texas Waisman Joe Penner Druid Domestic R. A. White Oakwood Neil Gardner Brownwood Group Nyal Sidney F. F. A de Leon Fair W. P. Duckett, Sr Reese le Dan Pinkard Clinton S. O Priddy Reese Drugiz F. L. Hill West End Tor Doyle Dillard Johnny’s
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