Old Comanche frontier society meets white collar newcomers in 1873
The article recalls the arrival of upper class whites to Comanche Texas in 1873. It sketches polite society among old South aristocrats and new settlers, their dances, modest entertainments, and the absence of conflict. It highlights notable families and descendants connected to Comanche legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Comanche
West Texas
Jacob S. Vedder
Knickerbocker
Galveston
Comanche Square
Dr. Tucker
Louisiana
Paschal Tucker
Dallas
Wicotts
Matagorda
Sartwells
Stephenville
Brownwood
Hamilton
South
Carpet Bay
Arkansas Traveler
Momey Music
Snow Bird
Ash Bank
Sally Gooden
Great Western Frontier
Comet
Enrollment Totals Rise Across Area High Schools
Comanche High adds five students for a total enrollment of 284 under Superintendent S H Fletcher. Stephenville reports 1 598 pupils in public schools with 515 in high school. De Leon district totals 671 with 213 in high school, up 34 overall. Dublin records 665 pupils with 209 in high school, a slight year over year dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
S. H. Fletcher
Stephenville
de Leon Public Schools
Dublin
Hamilton enrolls 889 in first day with 299 in high school
Total enrollment in Hamilton public schools on the first day reached 889 students, with 299 enrolled in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hamilton Public Schools
Notable West Texas Frontier Heritage and Supreme Court Judge Cureton
A reminiscence cherishes early friendships and the primaries era while praising Supreme Court Judge Cureton a son of Meridian's storied West Texas frontier tradition. The piece honors enduring values and legal leadership rooted in regional history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Cureton
West Texas
Meridian
Mrs Jimmie Hawkins Visits Houston Relatives
Mrs Jimmie Hawkins of Houston has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Miles Bagley in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Jimmie Hawkins
Miles Bagley
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Newcome
Yan
Frank Helmsley
Dodge City
Medical
Yale
Manche
Helmsley
Austin
Dallas Morning News
Clayton Carnes
News
Oak Cliff
Nano Am. Navies
Cubes
Srinding
Om Milling
ID Mill
Ft. Worth
Hwy
Prxation
Kilburn Vy
de Leon Enrollment
Chumble
Grrolice
Joe Tupin
Downing Roy McNutt
Gustine Allen
Texas
Sta. Mcglothlin
Ned Stewart
O. F. Hall
Aubbey Johnson
Commissioners’ Court
Comanche County
Comanche County, Texas
Goston Braves
Dopgers
Wife
Bill Williams
Prop
YUN Savings
Stephenville Savings & Loan Association
Stephenville, Texas
Nelson
East
Walcott AV
MR. and
Mrs. Earl Nelson
Dean
Doan
James Slider
Optometrist
Higginbotham
Doris’ Beauty
Doris Wilson
N. Cole St
Ladora
Beauty Shop
Cactus
E. Central Ave
J. F. Hallmark
HOPE
William T. Calhoun
N. Houston St
Comanche, Texas
Dead Animal Service
Free
Blackwood - Mims Clinic & Hospital
Post Office
W. D. Blackwood, D.O
Roy D. Mims, D.O
Carnes Trucking Co
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