Godfrey Reunion at Lake Banes Marks Family Gathering
The Godfrey reunion was held at Lake Banes on August 13 with many relatives and visitors from Comanche Dublin De Leon Gustine and San Angelo. New marriages births and officers for the next reunion were announced along with light business and humorous signs from local florists and a seashore water tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Lake Banes
Ben Godfrey
Bernell
Frank Monroe
Jay Godfrey
Walter Godfrey
Jim Godfrey
Riley Hilliard
Billy Monroe
Earl Monroe
Druey Godfrey
Peggy Ann
Bill Shanks
Reeves Patton
Dee Patton
Claud Beene
Dublin
Roy Rollin
Camp Bowie
Glen Harris
Gustine
Marvin Engle
de Leon
Kathleen Coulter
Mary Lou Coulter
Tom Stewart
Steve Hilliard
Comanche
Raymond Monroe
Lanore Stone
San Angelo
Anna Lou Godfrey
Tony Rigley
Little Rock
Ark
Silk culture reaches Europe via monks in sixth century
Two monks sent by Justinian to China returned with silkworm eggs hidden in a hollow cane, introducing silkworm culture to Europe in the sixth century. Miss Mary Jo Swann departed last week for Beaumont to enroll in a business college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
Justinian
Mary Jo Swann
Beaumont
Atwood family visits Fort Worth kin this weekend
Mr and Mrs Odell Atwood and Mrs Odell Atwood Jr of Fort Worth spent the weekend visiting Mrs Jess Atwood, continuing family ties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell Atwood
Odell Atwood, Jr
Fort Worth
Mrs
Jess Atwood
Farmers May Obtain Lumber Under County Certificates
Farmers in Comanche County may buy small amounts of lumber for essential maintenance and repair by signing an application at the lumber yard. The limit is 300 board feet per dealer without a farmers' lumber certificate, and certificates may cover up to 1,000 dollars per farm per year for new construction other than residences. Certificates also cover emergencies and must be approved for War Production Board construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
A. E. Boyd
Comanche
War Production Board
ACA
Boyd
Visitors Gather at Gleaton Home as Mrs Gleaton Improves
Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gleaton include Ryland Gleaton and Neal Gleaton of Stamford, W. W. Gleaton of Balls, G. W. Gleaton of Blanket, O. L. Arthur of Gustine, Keith Lane and Mrs. Lane, Jr. of Newbury, and Mrs. W. J. McGee of Hamlin. Mrs. Gleaton has been ill but is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Gleaton
Ryland Gleaton
Neal Gleaton
Stamford
W. W. Gleaton
Balls
G. W. Gleaton
Blanket
O. L. Arthur
Gustine
Keith Lane
Keith Lane, Jr
Newbury
W. J. McGee
Hamlin
Cousins in Oklahoma City and Comanche Help After Falls
Mrs D M Herring of Oklahoma City suffered a broken leg after a fall and Mrs C N Wyly of Comanche has gone to help care for her. The two are cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Herring
Oklahoma City
Citation by publication in Texas for unknown heirs
The State of Texas issues citation by publication to unknown heirs and deceased defendants in Comanche County. The court commands appearance by ten o clock in the morning on the first Monday after forty two days from October 9 1944 to answer a trespass to try title suit seeking title and possession of 101 acres of Wm G Walker survey in Comanche County. The case is F G Bean vs Unknown Heirs of Walker Mensfee Rucker Y McParland T R Hill and Dona B Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Wm. G. Walker
Thomas Menefee
Peter G. Rucker
Y. McParland
T. R. Hill
Donna B. Hill
District Court 63Nd Judicial Dist
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
F. G. Bean
Thomas Mensfee
W. Y. McParland
T R. Hill
Dona B. Hill
OG T Truckers Association organized by Bill George station
Bill George operator of the Sinclair Service Station Fort Worth Highway three blocks east of the square forms a truckers association to act as a clearing station for all Comanche County truckers and the public. Members register at the station and those seeking hauling or trucking service may place applications or call 232.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E
Bill) George
Sinclair
Fort Worth
Mr. George
Comanche County
Comanche Plans for Peace Recognition Question
The Christian Century notes a push by Protestant churches through national bodies to mark peace with reverence after WWI. It asks whether Comanche is undertaking similar plans for a sober, grateful recognition of the end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of Churches
Comanche
Big Fish Fry At Blanket Methodist Church
Mrs Etta Roberson of Comanche joined her daughter Mrs Julian Williams of Dallas and grandson Lt Julian Williams Jr of Rev J D Smoot for a big fish fry hosted by Pastor Rev Lloyd Sanders Mrs Sanders and Blanket Methodist Church members Monday night last week About 75 pounds of fish and plenty of other dishes were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Roberson
Comanche
Julian Williams
Dallas
Julian Williams, Jr
J. D. Smoot
Lloyd Sanders
Sanders
Blanket Methodist Church
Robersons Visit Etta Roberson This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Roberson of Sherman visited his mother Mrs. Etta Roberson here over the week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Roberson of
Sherman
Etta Roberson
Guthrie Birth Quietly Welcomes Daughter Marilyn June
Staff Set and Mrs. Quinton Guthrie announce the birth of a daughter named Marilyn June born August 8 at Callan Hospital Ro tan. The baby weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and both mother and child are doing nicely. They reside with Mrs. Guthrie’s mother Mrs. Lee Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton Guthrie
Marilyn June
Callan Hospital
Rotan
Guthrie Stationed at Lockbourne Air Base
Guthrie is stationed at Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus Ohio during December and serves in the USAF base assignment context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Lockbourne Amy Air Base
Columbus
Ohio
War Bonds Buy Them On Join Americas Victory March
A wartime promotion urges citizens to purchase war bonds as part of a nationwide victory march. The campaign highlights patriotic duty and financial support for the war effort, inviting broad public participation and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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Hamilton, Texas
Hamilton Soap Works
R. W. H. Hamilton
Optometrist
Comanche, Texas
Oua
Joixy Sivi
Supyedey Avowedg
Coleman's
Atwood
Coleman
Doan
Doans
Gulf Oil Corporation
W. H. Slider
A. J. Gray, M.D
C. W. Gray, M. D
Physicians and Surgeons
Nat'l Bank Bldg. N.E Cor. Square
OUR Service
Auto Parts and
George
Sta
Ft. Worth
Gille
Across From
Gulf Sta. No. 1
Brownwood
J. R. Eanes
Pres
F. L. Hill
Higginbotham Bid
Elkins Tin Shop
Tupin
Ernest Tupin
Jeweler
Charles Carter
Huett’s Furniture Store
Sidney Street
W. H. Huett
Brownwood Rendering Co
J. R. Eanes & CO
Eanes & Company
John D. Waring
C. A. Greens
Wright
Durham
OG_T. Truckers Association
Homer F. H. Reeves Scientific Magnetic Masseur
West Grand
Y.W. Holmes
Comanche National Bank Building
Comanche Post Office
W. N. Gleaton
Boy Scouts
Waste Daner Salvage Committee
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