Rural Electric Work Assured in Comanche County
Comanche County Rural Electric Association reports 308 applications secured, enough for at least 100 miles of line with government standards requiring 300 supervisors. The county cooperative aims to serve rural subscribers without central station service and plans to double mileage with more subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Thomas
Board of Directors
Comanche County
Comanche
A. C. Thomas
Rural Electric Organizing
Edmondsons Garage Offers Mobile and Shop Welding Services
Edmondson Brothers advertise portable electric welding and acetylene welding, ready to work in their shop west of the jail or at customers homes or on the road. They promise reasonable prices and guaranteed work to encourage car repairs.
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Edmondson’s
Edmondson Brothers
Comanche Woman Weds Greenwood Man in Hamilton Ceremony
Miss Cordia Lindsey daughter of Mrs G J Lindsey of Comanche former Comanche West Ward principal and teacher married Tuesday to Clarence Sloan of Greenwood Wise County The ceremony was in Hamilton witnessed by a few relatives and friends The couple left for a trip to South Texas Sloan a former teacher taught in Comanche County Dallas High School rural mail carrier from Greenwood and owner of several farms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordia Lindsey
G. J. Lindsey
Comanche
Comanche West Ward
Clarence Sloan
Greenwood
Wise County
Hamilton
Sloan
South Texas
Mr. Sloan
Miss Lindsey
Comanche County
Lindsey
Dallas High School
Decatur
Denton
Sisters Honored On Their Birthdays In Family Party
Sherbaline and Elaine Smith were celebrated at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith near Blanket for their sixth and fourth birthdays. Guests included grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings from Sidney and Blanket, with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbaline
Elaine Smith
Ben Smith
Near Blanket
W. . Day
Lavern
Sidney
Chass Holman
Dallas
E. C. Ferril
Glenda Lee
Orma
Carlton
Travis
Aline
Dwain
Juanita
Oildom Ferril
Jack Weldon
Oscar Fry
Glays
Mauldin
Sarah Gleaton
Iron Griffin
Toby Arnold
Eva Lee Sibert
Logan's Gap
Imogene Green
Blanket
Dean
Gene
Don
Bennie
Lou Smith
Miss Catherine Carnes and Glenn Frazier Wed in Comanche
Miss Catherine Carnes and Glenn Frazier were married Sunday at 5 30 PM in the Methodist Church with Rev. E N Scarlett officiating. Attendants included the bride’s mother Mrs A J Carnes and Joe Clare Carnes, and Miss Francis Evelyn Durham. The couple will reside at the Chilton Apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Carnes
Glenn Frazier
E. N. Scarlett
Methodist Church
Birthday dinner honors J A Rowell in Brownwood
J A Rowell assistant superintendent of the American Insurance Company was feted at a Saturday birthday dinner at his Avenue C home in Brownwood. Guests included district agents and wives, with a decorated cake and telegrams of congratulations. Present were Rowell and his daughters Bertha and Mary, plus families from Brownwood Coleman Brady Cole man Comanche and other nearby towns.
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J. A. Rowell
Avenue C
Brownwood
American Insurance Company
Fred T. Alexander
Rowell
Bertha
Mary
J. D. Calk
Brady
O. A. Griffin
David and
Howard
Coleman
W. A. Staton
E. N. Stracener
Comanche
B. E. Wylie
Mary Katherine
Alice Hanson
Perry Russell
Mrs Stanton Hosts Tuesday Club Bridge Tea
Mrs. Bob Stanton entertained the Tuesday Club on September 6 with five tables of bridge. Mrs. Gail Dudley won among members, Mrs. John D. Waring led the guests, and out of town guest Mrs. Carson of Maryland attended. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Stanton
Gail Dudley
John D. Waring
Carson
Maryland
Miss Catherine Carnes Honored With Shower
A miscellaneous shower and picnic were held Friday night September 2 at Lake Eanes honoring Miss Catherine Carnes bride elect of Coach Glenn Frazier. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carnes. Sixteen young maids and matrons of Comanche presented gifts and best wishes.
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Lake Eanes
Catherine Carnes
Glenn Frazier
Miss Carnes
Jack Carnes
Comanche
Ila Pettit and Homer Greenlee Wed in Comanche
Homer Greenlee and Miss Ila Pettit were married Sunday afternoon in Comanche by Rev. Gordon Barrett. The bride is daughter of A. D. Pettit and wife of the Pettit community. the groom is son of Walter Greenlee of Hasse and a former Hasse High School graduate who has studied at A. and M. for two years.
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Homer Greenlee
Ila Pettit
Comanche
Gordon Barrett
A. D. Pettit
Pettit
Mr. Greenlee
Walter Greenlee
Hasse
Hasse High School
Miss Mildred Martin Weds Grady McDonald in Brownwood
Miss Mildred Martin and Grady McDonald were married Sunday in Brownwood by Rev. J. M. Bradford. Mrs. McDonald is from Dublin and a John Tarleton College alumna who worked at Baxter’s Place in Comanche. Mr. McDonald, son of Sherman and Sherwood McDonald of Comanche, is a Comanche High School graduate in the cotton business. The couple's wedding trip went through West Texas to Carlsbad Cavern New Mexico. They reside in Comanche and will move to Brownwood around October first where he works at Citizens National Bank.
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Mildred Martin
Grady McDonald
Brownwood
J. M. Bradford
Comanche
Stephenville
Dublin
West Texas
Carlsbad Cavern
New Mexico
Mrs. McDonald
McDonald
Citizens National Bank
Comanche Couple Invited To Attend State Fair
Mr and Mrs A J Roberts of Comanche who marked their 51st anniversary have been invited to Golden Wedding Day on October 22 at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the State Fair of Texas. Otto Herold announced the invitation and plan to mail passes to participating couples.
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Dallas
A. J. Roberts
Comanche
Texas
Otto Herold
State Fair of
Southwest
Singers Meet at Brysonville Tonight
The Quartet Singing Convention meets in Brysonville tonight Friday September 9. The event gathers several quartets with class singing and class books requested for participation. The note recalls that the convention began only a few months ago and meets the second Friday each month. The Bohemian Girl premiered in 1844.
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Brysonville
Comanche to Vote on $179,252 Revenue Bonds for Power System
The City of Comanche Texas calls an election for September 27 1938 to issue 179 252 dollars in revenue bonds to finance a municipal electric light and power system. Bonds payable from system revenues with a five percent cap, no ad valorem tax pledge, election held at City Hall with specified judges and clerks, after notice and newspaper publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
A. J. Cunningham
Roy Little
Mary Bishop
Jennie Garrett
State of
MO. E. Hoff
City of
H. R. Jones
Court House News Marriages and Licenses
Marriages recorded include M. M. Orwell and Loyce Prince at De Leon on August 30 and Johnnie Smith with Mrs. Smith at Dublin on August 25. Numerous marriage licenses listed with buyer and seller names, parcels and acres, and monetary considerations. new auto registrations for August noted in Comanche and De Leon with multiple makes and buyers.
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M. M. Orwell
Loyce Prince
de Leon
J. E. Iniow
Johnnie Smith
Dublin
R. S. McCharen
Homer Greenlee
Isla Pettit
James Shults
Nedra Arledge
Joe Quain
Elsie Mae Christmas
Thomas Glenn Frazier
Mary Catherine Carnes
M. M. Otwell
Elmer Cottrell
Faye Hill
Lead in pencils comes from graphite, a carbon form
The article explains that pencil leads are graphite, a carbon material, and are not made of or related to any metallic element. It clarifies a common misconception about the composition of pencil leads.
Indian Gap Patient Improves After Hospital Stay
W. V. Harris Jr. recovering in Hamilton hospital for three weeks after an appendicitis operation. Little Melva La Rue Strain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Strain, has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. Boler Swindle and Anderson Saturday.
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W. V. Harris, Jr
Hamilton
Melva la Rue Strain
Emory Strain
Boler
Anderson
Eighty first birthday celebrated for Mrs P M Tiner
On Thursday August 11 Mrs P M Tiner celebrated her eighty first birthday with a reunion at Van Dyke. About 100 attendees enjoyed a noon feast, a cake with eighty one candles, and a sermon by Rev Reuben Ward. The Victory Quartet sang and readings were given by Opal Caudle and Rev Jesse Tiner. The gathering included many relatives and friends from nearby towns and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Tiner
van Dyke
Ammi Tiner
Laura Bea Collins
Fairview
R. Wills
J. H. Carter
J. W. Whitlock
Carlton
Reuben Ward
Sidney
L. A. Sarten
Greyford
Frank Askins
Lamkin
Sid Askins
A. C. Askins
Frank Cochran
Mrs Ed Ligon Plans Week Visit with Brysons at Plainview
Mrs Ed Ligon and her children left on Wednesday for a week's visit with her parents Mr and Mrs C V Bryson in Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ligon
C. V. Bryson
Plainview
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Pecan Valley
Hiter
Erry Bros., Inc
Bronz Z
Conoco
Roy Yantis
HIWAY
R. E. Seay
H. L. Beaty
Downing
J. B. Cooper
Fred Harmon
H. J. Maddleston
Thomas
Scuder
A. J. Carnes
Joe Clare Carnes
Francis Evelyn Durham
Frazier
Comanche High School
Higginbothams
Mrs. Stanton
Mea
Ford Dealers
FORD
Jae Oy Are
State OF Texas
City
Court House News
Lena L. Jones
Epps
D. Payne
Nora E. Campbell
Bettie Gordon
Sherwood McDonald
Earl McDonald
Bowman
Kincheloe
Taylor Henley
H. L. Cravens
Martin Survey
J. B. Lowry
Plymouth
Fish Tire Company
Mary Ransom
Chevrolet
E. H. Boulter
H. R. Bagley
International
Frank Duke
J. M. Orwell
J. M. Whitesides
D. Christopher
de Leon Peanut Company
J. M. Vineyard
C. D. Statum
Alice Carter
Roy Davis
Proctor
W. B. Barrett
Indian Gap
Happy’s Radio Shop
Western Auto Store
Tressie Denny Edmondson
Odessa Edmondson
Beauty
Dmondson
Kilpatrick
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