Mrs. F. E. Whitesides Dies at Sipe Springs
Mrs. F. E. Whitesides aged 87, early settler of Sipe Springs, died October 18 after illness. Interment in Sipe Springs Cemetery with Rev. Whitesides officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Born February 14, 1849 in Arkansas, she moved from Texas to Eastland County then Sipe Springs. Surviving children include M. A. Wilkerson, E. A. Whitesides, C. W. Whitesides, J. W. Whitesides. two sons J and J. C. Whitesides preceded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Whitesides
Sipe Springs
Rev. Whitesides
Brownwood
J. E
J. H
J. P. Whitesides
Cecil
Joe
Jewell Wilkerson
Ransoph County
Arkansas
Mrs. J. E. Smith Dies at 89 in Comanche County
Mrs. J. E. Smith aged 89 died October 24 at 4 30 am at her daughter’s home near Comanche after an eight month illness. Born February 5 1847 in De Soto Parish Louisiana she moved to Texas in 1874 settling in Comanche County with her husband J E Smith. Ten children survive including Mrs T J Lassiter Mrs Ida Wood J E Smith Will Smith Mrs Adella McDaniel Mrs J F McCullough Jesse Smith R B Smith and Mrs J D Black Pallbearers were grandsons and a great grandson. Funeral arrangements noted by local merchants Kilpatrick’s Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith
J. F. McCullough
Comanche
de Soto Parish
Texas
Comanche County
T. J. Lassiter
Merizon
Ida Wood
Paint Rock
Will Smith
Clifford Smith
Adella McDaniel
Alburquerque
N. M
Jesse Smith
R. B. Smith
J. D. Black
Breckenridge
Methodist Church
Thermon
Gayle McCullough
Elbert
Burt Lasseter
Abilene
Gettis Black
Walter Jack Barrett
Sidney School Honor Roll for First Six Weeks
The Sidney School honors list for the first six weeks includes students across grades. Second Grade names Jack Weldon Fernl and Daphine Ferguson. Third Grade Erma Lee Stephens, Mary Jo LaRoque, Nelda Parsons, Wynell McCullough, Mack Tidmore. Fourth Grade Jimmie Moore. Fifth Grade Ellen Butler. Sixth Grade Wynell Anders, Martha Nell Stewart, Naomi Clark. Seventh Grade Elizabeth Ward. Eighth Grade Glenn Statum, Coreta Holden, Francis Allen. Eleventh Grade Pauline McCullough, Harold Prater. Kilpatrick's Hardware Store advertises a new line of Gift Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney School
Jack Weldon Fernl
Daphine Ferguson
Erma Lee Stephens
Mary Jo la Roque
Nelda Parsons
Wynell McCullough
Mack Tidmore
Jimmie Moore
Ellen Butler
Wynell Anders
Martha Nell Stewart
Naomi Clark
Elizabeth Ward
Glenn Statum
Coreta Holden
Francis Allen
Pauline McCullough
Harold Prater
Sidney Cage Tourney Opens Today at New Gym
A basketball tournament starts today at Sidney's new gymnasium at one o'clock. Eight boys teams and eight girls teams are expected, per Superintendent J. B. Cooper, with preparations under way for a large event. Teams listed include Pettit, Newburg, Beattie, Blanket, Fairy, Sipe Springs, Pottsville, and Sidney.
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Sidney
J. B. Cooper
Pettit
Newburg
Beattie
Blanket
Fairy
Sipe Springs
Pottsville
Lamkin School Inaugurates Opening With Noted Guests
Lamkin School opened October 12 with about ninety five students. Rev. Wm J Hazel and County Superintendent B Raykle attended and Hazel gave an address. Lamkin String Band provided musical numbers and certificates were awarded to Alvin Sigman and Neville Hamilton for Interscholastic League Meet work. The board funded a fine curtain and stage setup through Perry Dunn of Comanche. A play Where's Grandma will be shown Friday night. Several locals including Velma Ruth Dalton Ouida Baggett Alvin Sigman Winnie Dorough Milderback and A J Lawson are mentioned in community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamkin School
Wm. J. Hazel
B. Raykle
Hazel
Lamkin String Band
Alvin Sigman
Neville Hamilton
Perry Dunn
Comanche
Grandma
Lamkin
Velma Ruth Dalton
Abilene
Len Dalton
Ouida Baggett
Stephenville
Wichita Falls
Winnie Dorough
Chandler
Milderback
Buffalo
McAfee
A. J. Lawson
Lawson
Lions Hold Luncheon at Ridgeway Hotel with Local Leaders
Twenty four Lions attended a semi monthly luncheon at the Ridgeway Hotel on Tuesday presided over by President J. D. Bramlette. Speakers included Coach Glen Frazier Earl Ray Evans Principal W. Z. Compton and Rev William J Hazel. Roberson Sisters advertise new dress styles in crepes woolens and silks in black brown or colors matching current fashions and cook stoves and ranges are in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Ridgeway Hotel
J. D. Bramlette
Glen Frazier
Earl Ray Evans
W. Z. Compton
William J. Hazel
Roberson
New 1937 Chevrolet Shown As Dallas News Tour Ends
The 1937 Chevrolet lineup debuts with improved power economy safety and durability as Chevrolet aims to top 1.2 million units in 1937. News from Dallas reports dealers and staff learned the plans from H C Howard and factory executives after Detroit previews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiland Fagan
Fagan Chevrolet Co
Dallas
H. C. Howard
R. E. Daniel
Chevrolet
Fagan
Howard
Detroit
M. E. Coyle
Comanche Grammar School Narrowly Falls To Gorman
The Comanche Grammar School football team lost 13 to 12 to Gorman Grammar School on Tuesday. Strong blocking and teamwork by Comanche contrasted with a weak pass defense that allowed two long touchdowns for Gorman. Dick Fuller of Gorman stood out, while Comanche plans a rematch Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Grammar School
Gorman Grammar School
Schol
Dick Fuller
Hazel
Comanche
Gorman
Sparks
Edwards
Laughlin
Mrs. W. J. Briscoe Buried at Aspermont
Mrs. W. J. Briscoe aged 71 of Swenson died at her daughter's home Monday. Interment followed in Aspermont Cemetery Tuesday. She leaves her husband the Rev W J Briscoe and six daughters and one son. The family lived in Comanche County while he pastored Sipe Springs and Proctor. Mr and Mrs B H Briscoe and others attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Briscoe
Swenson
Houston Ward
Aspermont
J. V. Carter
Comanche
Williams Price List For Saturday And Monday
C F Williams releases a price list featuring 21 lbs sugar 1.00, 7 lbs pure coffee 1.65, 1.85 for big chief flour, 6 gal Sno flour 25c per can, 6 egg mash and oat meal items, plus P and G soap 3 cans and lye 6 plus 6. The note promotes our flour guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starley’s
C. F. Williams
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Stetson
Playboy
America
G & J Tires
George Willis
Prop
Arm & Hammer
Horton’s Grocery
West Edwards
Kilpatrick’s
Kilpatrick’s Hardware
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store
Lamkin School News
Kilpatrick's
Lions Club News
Wiesendanger
Zourah Lacy
Gregore Wiesendanger
S. B. Culpepper
First Baptist Church
That City
East
Bo Williams
Texas Tech
Dc. F. Williams
Williams
City
Leo Shankle
East Side Square
FORD
DODGE
Gail
Tom
Eltos
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