Robert Woods Begins Basic Army Training
Pvt. Robert Woods son of Mr and Mrs Jay Woods of Box 108 Proctor Texas has begun eight weeks of Army basic training at Fort Bliss Texas He will study rifle machine gun bazooka guardmanship and Army technical subjects plus a one week field maneuver to finish the first training phase.
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Robert Woods
Mrs
Jay Woods
Box 108
Proctor
Texas
Antiarcraft Artillery Replacement Training Center
Fort Bliss
Service Guild Holds Meeting at First Methodist Church
The Wesyan Service Guild met October 11 at the First Methodist Church. Hattie Brightman led with a prayer and Mamie Hedgepeth and Minnie Elkins spoke. Mrs. Lillie Pinson presided over a business session deciding to join the Women’s Society of Christian Service with a covered dish supper on Monday October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Hattie Brightman
Mamie Hedgepeth
Minnie Elkins
Lillie Pinson
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lois Jeanes
Kathleen Eades
Oda Sloan
Opal Brinson
Margaret Hargrave
Rena Owen
Margareuerite Ross
Mary Wilkerson
Brights Travel to Dallas for Fair Weekend
Mr and Mrs Oswell Bright with children Berta and Tom traveled to Dallas on business Saturday and stayed over to visit the fair on Sunday, enjoying a family outing amid their trip.
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Oswell Bright
Berta
Tom
Dallas
Mrs. Nannie Buck 97 Dies in Fort Stockton
Mrs. Nannie Buck 97 a Fort Stockton resident and sister of O O Brightman of Comanche died October 8 after a two month illness Funeral services were held at Ozona Methodist Church with burial in Ozona Oswell and Miss Hattie Brightman attended from Comanche She was born in 1858 on Texas Gulf Coast eldest of ten children Her survivors include Pierce Buck Omaha Emmett Buck Plainview Mrs Billy Stewardson and Mrs Roger Dudley Ozona She married Austin Buck who died in 1936.
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Nannie Buck
Fort Stockton
O. O. Brightman
Comanche
Ozona Methodist Church
Oswell
Hattie Brightman
Old St. Mary’s Texas
Gulf Coast
Lyman Brightman
Harriett Howard Brightman
O. Co. Brightman
Texas
Indiana
Republic of Texas
United States
Buck
San Antonio
Austin Buck
West Texas
Methodist Church
Pierce Buck
Omaha
Emmett Buck
Plainview
Billy Stewardson
Fort Stickton
Roger Dudley Ozona
Beattie Club Plans Halloween Carnival Night
The Beattie Community Club met October 8 for game night with strong attendance. Adults played 42 Canasta and dominoes while youths enjoyed outdoor games and children cut paper dolls. An entertainment night on October 22 will feature a Halloween Carnival with games, prizes, eats, drinks, and optional costumes.
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Beattie Community Club
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness
Mr and Mrs Homer Collins thank friends neighbors doctors and nurses at Blackwood Hospital and blood donors for kind consideration during recent illness and hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood Hospital
Homer Collins
Lane couple expresses gratitude to medical staff and visitors
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lane thank doctors nurses and Porter Franks for care and kindness. They also thank everyone who sent cards flowers and visited, and wish all the best in life.
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Porter Franks
J. F. Lane
George Marten Dies In Dallas Interment Here
George Marten of Dallas died suddenly from a heart attack at his place of business Saturday. Funeral services were held at St Matthews Episcopal Cathedral in Dallas and burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche with grave services led by Bishop Harry Moore. Survived by widow Melba Dudley, daughter Catherine Haynes, brother Frank Marten, and three grandchildren, all of Dallas. Attendees from Comanche included Theresa Dudley, Pat Carnes, and Earl Ray Evans. Marten was a skilled cabinet maker and active Episcopalian.
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George Marten
Columbia Drive
Dallas
St Matthews Episcopal Cathedral
Gerald D. Moore
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
Harry Moore
Frank Marten
Dudley Brothers
Theresa Dudley
Pat Carnes
Earl Ray Evans
Marten
Episcopal Church
Ninety-Seven and Going Strong at Doc Kerley Birthday
A 97th birthday celebration for Doc Kerley drew about 350 relatives and friends from multiple towns and states to his farm between Carlton and Alexander. A picnic lunch featured barbequed beef, with Charley Marshall giving thanks. Family members shared pioneer tales and memories amid clear skies and warm weather.
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Doc Kerley
Carlton
Alexander
Hico
Gustine
Comanche Dublin
Stephenville
Lubbock
Granbury
Fort Wrth
Waco
Hillsboro
Holiday
Lamkin
Lovington
New Mexico
Charley Marshall
Comanche
Doc
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P. O
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Abilene, Texas
Drouth Relief
J.G. Davis
W. Grand - Comanche
Shankle’s
Leo Shankle
Beattie Club
E. E. Dawson
Hico, Texas
Kerley
U. S
Purina
U.S
South
Burton Bros
Comanche, Texas
America
Cipe
White Auto Store
Mrs. N. N. Durham
Coman
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Baylor Bears
Washington Univerball
Waring Insurance
Ira
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