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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
9
Mrs. Bradley from Long Leaf Louisiana daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Jenkins. Mr Bradley raised with grandparents Mr and Mrs E M Kelley of Comanche. He has worked for the Texas Company. The couple will reside in Port Arthur after marriage.
Dee Burleson received his BS degree in Education and Social Science from Daniel Baker College Brownwood on Monday night August 26 He will teach at Van Dyke this fall.
A delightful lawn setting hosted the Cole Bible Class of the Methodist Church with a few friends Sunday evening. Men enjoyed progressive 42 and badminton before and after games while iced watermelons were served to all attendees.
Last Sunday four new members were received at the First Methodist Church. Sunday School rose from the prior week and two services were held. Attend the church Sunday to share in special music and planned services. Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Union service Sunday night with Baptist Church led by Dr Conant. Bro Sizemore speaks on Romans.
The family of S. W. McDonald expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and floral tributes at the death and burial of wife and mother. Your support remains a cherished comfort to us and the children.
In attendance and large congregations, three new members were received into the church. Next Sunday is expected to be even larger as 10 to 12 more members may join. Sunday School 9 45 a m Worship Service 11 00 a m. The call goes to all contemplating union to attend and be received with the class.
Central Christian Church announces class work and Communion at ten every Sunday with preaching on the first and third Sundays at eleven. Evening union services season is over, public invited to attend at eight o clock in Methodist, Presbyterian and Disciples churches. Also notes Miss Viola Harris visiting Fort Worth.
Miss Minerve Polvado of Gustine has entered Draughon's Business College in Lubbock for an Advanced Secretarial Course. She is studying bookkeeping, typewriting, and penmanship.
The state commands Comanche County officials to summon A J Carter by public notice for a divorce suit filed March 20 1940 in No 8467 by Ophelia Carter. The petition seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of Shirley Carter born to the couple, with final hearing set for August 14 1940.
A church notice invites worship on Wednesday night at 8 and morning services at 10 and 11. The message, attributed to Minister E. M. Shepard, emphasizes Calvary as the path to fellowship with God and removal of fear through Christ’s sacrifice. A cordial welcome to all to worship.
The First Methodist Church calls all women to a charter meeting for the Woman's Society of Christian Service at 4 00 p m Monday September 9 with officer installation and enrollment. The new society replaces the Woman's Missionary Society.
Rev. Lem Carter, Baptist minister from Salt Lake City, and his family spent last week visiting Comanche Beattie and other county points. Carter is son of Rev. T. N. Carter of Comanche. Mrs. Carter, formerly Miss Welch, was raised in Beattie and is sister of Mrs. Logan Williams of Comanche.
Pastor C C Klingman announces church services with Bible classes and communion each Sunday at eleven o'clock and evening worship at 7 45. This Sunday September 8 is the second Sunday so no morning sermon, evening message titled Christ s Enemies.
Mrs Connie Whitmire Griffin of Noalanville died Saturday in a Brownwood hospital. She was a cousin of Miss Maude Kelley of Comanche. Those who attended the funeral in Bell County Sunday were Miss Maude Kelley, Mrs. E W Long, Mr and Mrs Harris Long, and Mrs Roy Brannan.
There will be services at St Matthews Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. L S Jeffreys of Brownwood will preach.
Public notice summons Ernest MecCuller Lula Maud Burleson and short husband Asa Short and unknown heirs to appear at the October 14 1940 District Court of Comanche County to answer a petition filed August 26 1940 in case No 8496. Plaintiffs E H Rogers Mabel Rogers Moore T K Moore W E Rogers Eunice Rogers Smith C W Smith seek to remove cloud and quiet title to East 80 acres in Sec 14 H T B R R Co Pat 299 Vol 4. Defendants include McCuller Burleson Short and others with claims by heirs of H B McCuller and Williford Rogers ancestor. Dated August 26 1940 Hugh White Clerk. Proceedings under R S Texas.
Directors held a called session on August 22 approving a finance committee. The group urges Comanche County men and especially women to attend meetings and assist in promoting next year's show with parades and queens. The association also plans to market the county as a watermelon and fruit center and aids farmers in farm programs.
Rev. S. J. Isham of Energy was chosen as pastor for the coming year at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He recently accepted a pastorate at Hasse, giving him assignments at five churches.
The club notes the death of Mrs. Nina Breedlove a faithful co worker with a loving Christian life. It offers condolence to her bereaved family and friends and expresses hope in God as comfort. A copy of the resolutions will be shared with the family The Comanche Chief and recorded in minute books.
Executors Paul Gray and Cecil Gray file final account in Comanche County Texas with application for discharge. The September term opens September 23 1940 at the Comanche County Courthouse for parties interested to appear and contest if proper. Clerk Mary Fields issues notice with seal of county court.
W. G. Cash sues Kate King Arlis Northcutt Lena Keeter Ferrill Keeter Ollie Milligan Ben Milligan Earl King Martine King and the unknown heirs of Willis King in District Court. The 1938 note for 120 dollars with 10 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees is in dispute along with a land deed for Block 86 Comanche Texas and a 1937 settlement misstatement. The case seeks payment of 145.20 and related collection costs and rescission of prior deeds threats.
Mrs. Ottie Ferill of Blanket Route 2 earned a BS degree in Home Economics Social Science and Education from Daniel Baker College Brownwood on Monday August 26. Burks Cafe in Dublin invites patrons to a 25 cent lunch 5 cent hamburger 10 cent hot dog and barbecue. Located on Highway 10 at Patrick Street north end. Your business will be greatly appreciated.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Brawley and relatives express gratitude for kindness shown during the death of their baby daughter and granddaughter Ruby Pearl Brawley. They acknowledge Mr and Mrs Booster Guill for assistance and bless all supporters.
Willis King died around February 1938 leaving Kate King and several others claiming interest in land. Plaintiff seeks judgment for 145.20 plus interest and costs, foreclosure of the Vendor's Lien, and related relief at law or equity. Court order to cite defendants and appear at next term. dated September 5 1940 in Comanche Texas.
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