Mrs. W. M. Willis Buried Wednesday
Mrs. W. M. Willis 88 died suddenly at her daughter’s Abilene home Tuesday three days after leaving Comanche for a visit. Funeral services held at Pendergrass Cemetery Wednesday by Rev. Gordon Parrett and Rev. R. G. Alexander. Born Georgia November 11 1847 she married W. M. Willis who died March 8 1916. Surviving children include C. M. Willis Wichita Falls Mrs. E. Adams Abilene Mrs. C. L. Livingston Comanche Mrs. R. Lacy Comanche and Mrs. J. R. Arnold Gladewater with 31 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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W. M. Willis
Comanche County
H. B. Adams
Abilene
Comanche
Pendergrass Cemetery
Gordon Parrett
R. G. Alexander
Leon
Willis
Lula Parkman
Georgia
The
Baptist Church
Sidney
C. M. Ills
Wichita Falls
E. Adams
C. L. Livingston
R. Lacy
J. R. Arnold
Gladewater
Elkins Hosts Men's Forty-Two Club Night
F. Elkins hosted the Men's Forty-Two Club with five tables in play. Co. A. Greene had the high score and Earl Burnett the second high. John Exum and Joe Marshall also qualified for the head table at the next meeting, set for Thursday evening at Gaston Elms home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Elkins
Co. A. Greene
Earl Burnett
John Exum
Joe Marshall
Gaston Elms
Presbyterians Wilds Hold 42 Tournament
Aerson of members of the Presbyterian Church have arranged a 42 tournament to be held in the recreation room of the church Monday evening. Both men and women are invited to the party for the church fund. Refreshments will be served.
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Aerson
The
Presbyterian Church
FE. R. Ammon
Birthday Dinner for L McGuire Honors County Settler
Friends and relatives gathered at J. L. McGuire’s home on Sunday September 22 to honor his seventy first birthday. Six of eight children attended with families including Desdemona and Sewbure residents. A long list of siblings nieces and local friends joined the celebration with lunch and games in the afternoon.
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J. L
Uncle Jim) McGuire
Mr. McGuire
H. L. Mc*Juire
Desdemona
J. K. McGuire
D. D
High School Aid For Needy Pupils Now Available
An appropriation of 5.00 per pupil per month is available for high school students ages 16 to 25 whose families are on relief rolls. Students should contact the superintendent of the school they wish to attend for information. The NYA program will provide jobs for 17 high school students in Comanche County at 6 per month, totaling 102.00.
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Jelief
NYA
Comanche County
Williams Prices Grocery Ad With Bargain Notes
C F Williams advertises low prices on water buckets 10 quarts 22c, tomatoes 25c can, English peas 25c, coffee 3 Ibs for 50c, sardines large can 19c, jowl meat 2 lb for 1.5? pieces underwear 10c, full suit 15c, inviting customers to trade groceries for shed corn oats and Johnson grass free sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Williams
Randolph Peterson Honored with Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Randolph Peterson of Mackaville hosted a birthday dinner honoring her father G. R. with family and friends. Attendees included Con Ross and family from the Lake, Algie Rose and family from Breckenridge, Syenee and Ute of Brewa.
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Randolph Peterson
Mackaville
G. R
Con Ross
Lake
Algie Rose
Breckenridge
T. Syenee
Ute
Brewa
Local Folks Record Short Travels And Visits
Proctor Mrs Ferguson returns to Kingston after visiting Miss Isla Reid. Mrs Walter Newman comes back from Borger where she visited relatives. Mrs J T Washington returns from Abilene. Boss Stephens called to Abilene hospital to see his sister Mrs Pace. Walter Ross returns to Stamford after visiting Mr and Mrs R W Gray. Mrs RB H Lee lost sight of one eye last week. Harold Starkie enters Texas Tech in Lubbock. Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor of Lubbock spend weekend here. Mr and Mrs Walter Dixon of Carman spend weekend here. Miss Modell Alexander, a Waco business college student, weekends with relatives. R Y W P L A to present program at Baptist Church Sunday night at 7. Mrs Ewing visits her John Aving at Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Kingston
Isla Reid
Walter Newman
Borger
J. T. Washington
Abilene
Boss Stephens
Pace
Abilene Hospital
Walter Ross
Stamford
R. W. Gray
RB. H. Lee
Harold Starkie
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Charles Taylor
Walter Dixon
Carman
Modell Alexander
Waco Business Co
Gustine Juniors Entertained With Salvage Hunt
Gustine High School junior class enjoyed a salvage hunt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Allsup last Wednesday night. The event included pairs competition with winners Juanita Williamson and Victor Hall and refreshments for sponsor Mr. Godbey and numerous attendees.
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Gustine High School
W. M. Allsup
Juanita Williamson
Victor Hall
Mr. Godbey
Onnie Mae Allen
Grace Moore
Christine Adams
Lucille Nelson
Freta Smith
la Bern Isham
Charline Howell
Wynona Allsup
Elwyn Lane
W. M. Humphries
James Yorky
Tull McGuire
Clifton Purcall
J. Y. Robinson
Connie Strickland
M. L. Smart
Horace Cox
Gustine High selects junior class officers
At a Gustine High School Junior Class meeting officers for the school year were chosen. Elected were Elwyn Lane as president, Connie Strickland as secretary-treasurer, James Y. as vice president, and J. Y. as sergeant at arms.
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Gustine
Gustine High School
Elwyn Lane
Connie Vncident
Strickland
James Y
Aargent-At-Arme
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Presbyterians Wilds
L. McGuire
Williams
Ronors
Seal Bros
Mammoth Free Zoo
Arenic Stars
Sunny Madrid
Oklahoma
Real Wild West
G & J Tires General Automobile Repairing
Joe’s Service Station
Ernest’s. Barbecue Stand
Ernest
Chevrolet
Mary
Stanins
Mid-Way Cafe
Shorty Gore
Biggs Auto Parts & Service
Edwards Wagon Yard
H. W. White
Proctor
Gustine Juniors
Ore
Desoto
Ford
DODGE
Fagan Chevrolet
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