Weekend Visitors and Local Courtship in Comanche
Comanche records show numerous weekend visits by residents and relatives from Hamilton Hamilton and Santa Anna. Travel includes Mr and Mrs Anthem Tatum, Lloyd Little and many others visiting families and attending events across nearby towns. Notable moves include Webb Jenkins starting as teacher and music director at the Hale Center High and Kohlers family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthem Tatum
Hamilton
Comanche
John Eanes
Lloyd Little
Custer
Roy Little
J. H. Kemp
Port Cash
J. M. Childers
Miss Fave
Santa Anna
Tom Moore
Troy Marshall
Koppers
Joe Marshall
L. F. Elkins
Longview
Webb Jenkins
Hale Center
Lubbock
Turner Sanders
Austin
Byron Grainger
Baby
Shreveport
W. C. Bradshaw
Abilene
Hart Shoemaker
J. P. Graham
Miss Agnes
Agnes
University
Graham
Phillip E. Graham
W. D. McKay
Fort Worth
J. F. Palmer
James Ming
Brownwood
Frank Ross
J. B. Arthur
Ss. L. Smith
Miss Maurine
Simmons University
Bettie Beene
Zett Edwards
Harmony
T. M. Edwards
Jett
Comanche Hospital
Jack Rambo
M. Atwood
Hiram Smith
Pat Carnes
Nas
Iris Johnson
Dallas
Fane Waldrop
Nell Walker
Gatesville
Bounce Walker
Charles Hoffman
D. Lange
Mary PD
Ruth Rowland
Stephenville
Mary Dee
Tarleton College
Jake Duraam
Clell L. Baskett
Driving Springs
J. M. West
Roy McGuire
M. L. Loudermilk
John E. McGuire
J. W. St. Clair
T. J. Jordan
John Jordan
Dublin
D. Charles Clarek
Henry Taylor
J. J. Starr
Frances Smith
DeLeon
James Gardner
N. KE. Gardner
P. Smith
Elen Greenwade
Tupin
W. V. Stripling
R. A. Tupin
Joe Tupin
Maragret McPherson
T. J. Williams
Herbert Williams
San Angelo
Ogden Wetzel
Frank Jackson
E. H. Jones
Hollis
Oklahoma
Bible town Bibb remembered as a thriving county center
Pioneer citizen K K E Denny recalls Bibb in Comanche County once a bustling trading hub with five stores two saloons and four churches. He notes a once thriving school and lodges later faded as rural routes and cars changed the landscape.
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Rome
Kk. E. Denny
Comanche County
Marion Johnson
Masons
Ainsworth
Denny
Bibb
Copperas Prairie
Charlie Atcheson
Green Preston
Bud Millner
Bob Allen
Charlie Willis
Jesse Vancleave
Farmers’ Alliance
Joel Bridges
Ward Vaughan
Tom Edge
Kibb
DeLeon
Charlie
Beattie
Bucket Brigade
Bible Section
Iilinois
Mary Franks
Coryell County
Hospital Notes From Comanche Hospital Events
Mrs Roy Little underwent a major operation at Comanche Hospital Friday. Jim Roberts six year old son of Mr and Mrs J C Roberts Comanche Route 6 had his tonsils removed at the local hospital last week. Carl Sherrill had his tonsils removed Friday at Comanche Hospital. Mrs E M Eanes had her tonsils removed September 9 at Comanche Hospital. Miss Nellie Jones of Soda Springs community underwent an appendicitis operation at Comanche Hospital Sunday. Miss Wattsy Reid Comanche had her tonsils removed at Comanche Hospital Thursday.
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Roy Little
Comanche Hospital
Jim Roberts
J. C. Roberts
Carl Sherill
E. M. Eanes
Nellie Jones
Soda Springs
Wattsy Reid
Comanche
Cotton Sacks and Knee Pads, Pocket Knives and Roat Bones
Howard Kilpatrick presents a fragmented catalog of items including cotton sacks knee pads pocket knives and roat bones. The list reads like a rural trader inventory with scattered terms and no clear narrative context.
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Howard Kilpatrick
Citation notice in Comanche County Texas case 7673
The writ commands Sheriff or constable to publish notice weekly for four weeks in Comanche County newspapers if available or in the nearest county. Defendants T R Willingham and J J Roberts are to appear October 19 1931 in the Comanche District Court to answer a suit by L P Wilhelm and wife seeking to cancel a deed and remove a title cloud with damages costs and possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Theron
R. Willingham
J. J. Roberts
Hon. District Court
L. P. Wilhelm
T. R. Willingham
Texas
S. E. Cor
Willingham
H. F. Howington
Comanche County
Bihar
Denny Reflects on Energy Use and Economic Practices
Mr. Denny noted that applying the same energy and economic practices today would dampen the discussion of a low mood, suggesting different public reaction to current conditions.
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Denny
Auto Crash Kills Woman Near Albany During Trip
Mrs H M Mellroy 53 died from a crushed skull and injuries after a car carrying her husband and two daughters overturned on Highway 22 near Cisco. Altha 20 and Marian 17 suffered fractured skulls. three others expected to recover. The family was en route from Stephenville to Albany where Altha planned to join Albany high school as art instructor.
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Joe Mellroy
Stephenville
H. M. Mellroy
Albany
Altha
Marian
Highway 22
Cisco
H. M. McIlroy
Steuhenville
Albany High School
Mellroy
Local Youths and Residents Depart for School and Visits
Littleawanda Mims spent last week with her grandparents in Hamilton. Miss Mae Cantrell has come to Dallas to teach. Jesse Adams, brother of Lee Adams, was killed in Louisiana while fixing a flat tire and his remains were brought to Fairy for burial. Verna Lee Burt visits Mineral Wells and Minia Pearl Woolley goes to Dallas for school. M D P Carmichael and sons travel to Corpus Christi for the term. Lester Burt attends Hamilton school. Lloyd and Artis Burt celebrate 14th and 10th birthdays with a party of fourteen guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleawanda
Minia Pearl Woolley
Dallas
Presbyterian Church Sermon by Rev Guy Davis in San Angelo
Rev Guy Davis of San Angelo will preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday in both morning and evening services. D Charles Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Davis
San Angelo
Presbyterian Church
D. Charles Clarke
Cheaper Paper Offer Promises Value to Comanche Chief
Five hundred sheets letter size ruled on both sides priced at $1.00. Described as cheaper than tablets in a notice by the Comanche Chief.
Bear sighting in Washington mountains described
A letter from Elton McCullough to his parents recounts a trip with Ray and Paul Luker near Yakima Washington. They hiked about ninety miles north to lakes high in pine covered peaks and observed a wild bear feeding on huckleberries. They camped at a ranger station and plan to explore another mountain area with T H Tuggle.
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Jess F. McCullough
Elton
State of
Washington
Ray
Paul Luker
Yakima, Wash
Paul
Myself
Rangers
T. H. Tuggle
Embroidery Trims Offer At Comenche Chief
Large sheets of carbon for embroidery tracing advertised with prices five cents per sheet for black and fifteen cents per sheet for red yellow and green. Comenche Chief displays the sale item.
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Comenche Chief
Produce Buyer Ad Highlights Top Prices
Home Produce Co. advertises high prices for produce such as cream chickens and eggs. The note from Bore Seale invites suppliers to bring produce for prompt payment.
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Bore Seale.—Home Produce CO
Merry Matrons Bridge Tea Hosts Guests
Mesdames John B. Chilton and John D. Waring Jr were invited guests at a Merry Matrons bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Tom F Reese on Wednesday afternoon. Two tables played with score honors to Mrs Jack Moore and Mrs John D Waring. Punch ice cream and cake were served.
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John B. Chilton
John D. Waring, Jr
Tom F. Reese
Jack Moore
John D. Waring
Methodist Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m. with preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 45 p m Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 45 p m The public is cordially invited J M Petry passe
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Methodist Church
J. M. Petry
Harmony News Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Accident
Harmony residents S J Witten M E Owen and Misses Gladys Witten and Rena Owen visited Mrs J F Wilhelm on Cox Creek Friday. Rev Daily preached at Harmony Sunday morning and evening. J J Rogers M E Owen and Rena Owen stayed in Brownwood Saturday. Virginia Boyd of Brooksmith visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Rogers. Artie Layman and child visit. Henry Bolde buck and family join George Gober. S J Witten family spent Sunday at Rising Star. Mrs William Shoemaker injured dislocating hip Sunday night. Sylvia Bolen and Breelove of White Point visit Myrle Shoemaker Sunday.
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S. J. Witten
M. E. Owen
Gladys Witten
Rena Owen
J. F. Wilhelm
Cox Creek
Rev. Daily
Harmony Sunnday
J. J. Rogers
M. E
Brownwood
Virginia Boyd
Brooksmith
Joe Rogers
Artie Layman
Henry Rboldebuck
George Gober
Rising Star
William Shoemaker
Sylvia Bolen
Breelove
White Point
Myrle Shoemaker
Crozer Visit Ties Arizona to Comanche Ties
Mr and Mrs D B Crozer of Winslow Arizona visit Mrs Ship Carnes sister of Mr Cozer This marks Mr Cozer s first trip back to Comanche since moving to Arizona in 1903
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D. B. Crozer
Winslow
Arizona
Mr. Cozer
Ship Carnes
Comanche
Chiropractor Dr. Isaac Franks Plans Move to Comanche
Dr. Isaac M. Franks of Hamilton visits Comanche on Tuesday to arrange his relocation to the town. He is a chiropractor by profession and is coordinating the move to establish practice in Comanche.
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Jake Kilrain
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Isaac M. Franks
Hamilton
Comanche
Vaughan and Vaughan Families Return from Gulf Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vaughan and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Vaughan returned Saturday from a ten day Gulf trip visiting Mrs. J. M. Vaughan's sister, Mrs. E. Bell at Laporte.
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J. M. Vaughan
Loren Vaughan
The
Gulf
LaPorte
E. Bell
Lions Honor Teachers at Comanche Ladies Night
Eighty plates were served at Lake Eanes as the Comanche Lions Club hosted Ladies Night and honored Comanche City Schools teachers. Special guests included Horace Condl evy of Eastland and W. H. Merlon, with brief talks by club officers and Superintendent W. G. Barrett. Contortion acts by Virginia Walker accompanied by Moses McCulley, J. D. Huffman and Harry Wylie, followed by a barbecue menu of chicken, beef, pickles, olives, iced tea, fruit salad, pie, cake and ice cream.
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Lake Eanes
Comanche Lions Club
Comanche
Horace Condlevy
Eastland
The
Lions
Mra Cantley
W. H. Merlon
Fan? Los Co
Kit Dova
Carroll Pluck
Virginia Walker
Moses McCulley
J.D. Huffman
Harry Wylie
W. G. Barrett
Treasures That Endure Beyond the Blooming Day
A reflective poem tracing a child’s quest for fleeting riches through flowers and carved names on a live oak, then discovering lasting treasures in love, faith, and sharing God’s word. The speaker concludes worldly gains fade while eternal deeds and souls won are true riches.
How One Lady Lost 20 Pounds Fast
A weight loss pitch claims women can shed fat quickly by taking Kruschen Salts dissolved in hot water each morning. It promises reduced hip size, vanished fat, more energy, clearer skin, and a younger feel, with an 85 cent bottle sold by The Winona Drug Co and other druggists.
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Wi Reese Drug Co
America
Special on Permanents at Marshall's Beauty Parlor
Beginning September 21 and ending October 3 the salon offers permanents for twenty five dollars. The promotion at Marshall's Beauty Parlor attracts customers seeking affordable hair treatments during the fall season.
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Marshall's
W I Wilkins Dies At Amarillo
Professor W I Wilkins former teacher and founder figure of Indian Gap high school died in Amarillo after moving from Sudan where he taught last year He was born in Coryell County and married Etta Lemmons before moving to Hamilton County He came to the county in 1904 and later taught in Coryell county prior to joining Texas Tech at Lubbock per the Hamilton News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Wilkins
Indian Gap High School
Shive and Energy
John Tarleton College
Amarillo
Sudan
Coryell County
Etta Lemmons Beefore
Hamilton County
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Hamilton News
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Cea
Pho
Murray
Arcane
Gunga Din
Lambin
Canada
Harold Ashland
Oronto
Mts
Mrs. Reese Hostees
Merry
Jesse Allen Tiner
Lee
Heaven
London
Nixon
Brownwood, Texas
FBI
Will Rogers
SUN
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Nancy Carroll
Me’s. Dry Cleaners
Chesher McGlothlin
South Side Square
Idaho
Dewey Williams
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