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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
6
Public worship at Harmony Methodist Church urged with sermons at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Church School begins at 10 a.m. Minister George G. Smith appeals for full attendance and inviting others for the largest service of the year.
Harmony residents report visits from relatives including Mrs Sally Gooch and Mrs Lee Phillips. Jack Wilhelm traveled from Balboa California to Kansas City to stay with his parents. Local social events include a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Sherman Bean in Pompey and hospital updates for Mrs Carl Thomas. Families from Palacios and White Point joined cemetery work and Baptist Association events at De Leon. Harmony pupils ride to Comanche schools with Ira Fletcher as bus driver. Charles Rogers of Fort Worth spent Labor Day with his parents in Brownwood.
The Rev John W Henderson of Sipe Springs filled his monthly appointment at the Baptist Church Saturday and Sunday. The church organized a B. T. 5 with three classes Sunday night and plans extensive improvements by rebuilding the church house.
The State of Texas to Comanche County Sheriff by publication commands all interested parties to appear for final settlement of the estate of W C Pittman deceased, admin W M Rush to file final account and discharge from liability on September 25 1936 in Comanche County Court. This notice is issued August 28 1936 by Clerk J H Burton and Sheriff J H Reese.
By order of the Comanche County District Court I will sell on the first Tuesday in October 1936 at the courthouse door in Comanche Texas the property of A L South to satisfy a judgment of 285.91 plus costs in a case Harrison versus South. The land described is 3-4 acre in Gustine near the Christopher H Clark survey. Sale held September 3 1936 by Sheriff Ford Windshields ad at Cheapskate Chandler Auto Supply.
The report lists visits and gatherings from Tuesday to Sunday including Wilson Sam Box's operation in Fort Worth, several Munselle family connections with friends in Purvis Carlton and Lamesa, and a Brownswood visit. Community events note singing every other Sunday and a convention on the second Sunday in October with public invitation.
E M Chilton administrator of the estate of J E Chilton deceased filed in Comanche County Probate Docket numbered 1957 and an application to be discharged from liability and trust as administrator. Sheriff J H Reese gives notice to all interested in the account 1936.
Edna Hill Church of Christ revival began Saturday at this location and will run through the week. Local residents note visits by Humie Hancock and Mae Wright among others as community members share religious events and family news.
The Wyche family of Macksville expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of husband and father B. J. Wyche. Mrs. B. J. Wyche and children thank those who offered help and support.
Health warning style ad claims Cardus eases severe menstrual cramps and jangled nerves, restoring youthful freshness, appetite, and resistance to monthly discomfort. Encourages trying Cardus and consulting a doctor if no relief.
Public notice summons the unknown heirs of M D Pendergrass to appear before the Comanche County District Court on October 19 1936 for a partition of a 191.4 acre tract in Comanche County Texas. J L Cox sues with defendants including guardianship and administrators of Margaret Byrd and Mrs M E Pendergrass. The advertisement runs four weeks prior to return day.
Sipe Springs residents and relatives travel weekend to Dallas Imperial California and Cisco to visit kin attend schools and reunions. Names include Tennie Foster Thelma J B Rachels Emma Poteet Nannie Shocklee Gene Rachels Ima Wright J A Rachels Bob Needham La Verne Smith Kilgore Frank Whitlock Almarine Cagle Lovington John Burrows Lon Foster Hickie Stamps Grand Falls Thomas Stamey Randolph College Jack Almond De Leon Carey Jones McCauley Bud Graham Whit Armstrong Armstrong family.
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