Playing pranks and danger in court and life
An article notes legal risk from dangerous jokes and pranks. It cites cases where joke harms led to civil liability or criminal charges, including a grocer placing a dead rat, a hot foot burn, false injury reports, and a gun misfire. It ends with a public service framing by bar associations. Also mentions local social news: Don Parks in College Station. visits by Hattie Brightman and Col. Howell McCorkle. Arlington and Montgomery visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
American Bar Assn
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Mrs. Ellis 75 Dies in Comanche Funeral Service Held
Sadie Ellis 75 of Comanche died at 10 a.m. Friday September 20 in a local hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday September 22 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Grady James. Interment in Pendergrass Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hubert D Cheatham Edward Boyd Cheatham Rusty Cheatham Larry Cheatham Thomas Connally Harold Kiser. She was born November 15, 1892 in Clark County Arkansas and lived in Comanche 56 years. She married Fredrick E. Ellis May 31, 1921. he died March 8, 1954. She was a retired schoolteacher and Presbyterian. Survivors include brothers Ed Cheatham Sidney Neal Cheatham Wichita Falls. sisters Finis Robertson Abernathy Lewis Louis Floydada Mildred Cheatham New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Comanche Funeral Home
Grady James
Pendergrass Cemetery
Hubert D. Cheatham
Edward Boyd Cheatham
Rusty Cheatham
Larry Cheatham
Thomas Connally
Harold Kiser
Clark County
Arkansas
Comanche
Sadie Cheatham
Fredrick E. Ellis
Presbyterian Church
Ed Cheatham
Sidney
Neal Cheatham
Wichita Falls
Finis Robertson
Abernathy
Lewis Louis
Floydada
Mildred Cheatham
New York
Rites Held For Robert Belveu
Robert F Belveu 64 of Rt 3 Comanche died of an apparent heart attack at home September 24. Services were held September 26 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Marion Gaines. Burial followed in De Leon Cemetery. Born March 1 1904 in Comanche County he had lived in Comanche County eight years. A retired farmer he is survived by daughter Mrs Marion L Guy Dallas brother Paul Belveu Comanche sister Mrs Hugh Wall De Leon and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Belveu
Rt 3
Comanche
Comanche Funeral Home
Marion Gaines
de Leon
Mr. Belyeu
Comanche County
Marion L. Guy
Dallas
Paul Belyeu
Hugh Wall
Local Ladies Attend State HD Meeting in McAllen
Mrs. Eleanor Hicks and Mrs. Ruby Henson represented Comanche County at the annual state Home Demonstration Meeting in McAllen on September 18 and 19. They will report back to their local Home Demonstration clubs and to the County Home Demonstration Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Hicks
Ruby Henson
Comanche County
McAllen
County Home Demonstration Council
Sidney 4-H Club Sees Five New Members at Meeting
The Sidney 4-H Club met on Sept. 16 with five new members joining. They discussed a wiener feast on Oct. 16 and a bake sale at a P.T.C. meeting. Plans to attend a Dallas fair were mentioned and refreshments were served by Mrs. Calvin Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney 4-H
Dallas Eir
P.T.C
Calvin Ross
Terry Schul Wins First In Sears Swine Show
The Comanche County Sears Swine Show in Newburg on September 18 saw Terry Schul take first place judged by T. J. Davidson. Shan non Seay finished second and Darrell Rieve fifth before Schul placed fifth at the Abilene Area Sears Swine Show on September 21. Talcum powder is advised on lures to prevent sticking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Newburg
T. J. Davidson
Terry Schul
Shannon Seay
Darrell Rieve
Abilene Area
Make It With Wool Contest Explained
The American Wool Council promotes Make It Yourself With Wool for juniors 14-16 seniors 17-21 with adults over 21 competing in Texas. Sub Debs compete district only and may make skirts and jumpers. juniors seniors and adults may make a dress coat or suit with ensembles entered as separate garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wool Council
Texas
Barbara McFarling
Local fashion interest seeks entrants for county style show
The notice invites entries for a garment project with an entry form due by October 21. If enough county interest exists a style show will be planned to showcase local talent. Also included are tips about keeping coat hangers and a bee sting remedy using sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McFarling
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A&m
Don Parks
Texas A&m College Station
Mrs
Bill Parks
Austin
Hattie Brightman
Clyde F. Silvas
Alabama
Howell McCorkle
Montgomery
B. Ray McCorkle
Col. McCorkle
A.F
James W. Culpepper
Arlington
Floyd Cul R
Wins Boyd Anthony
Sadie Ellis
Robert Belveu
NEW Brown
Freid
Leu
Maryland
Maryland Club
Array Como
Tg TN
Tisto
del Monte
KRAFT
WAPCO
Cavor
Davis Equipment Co
East Central
Comanche, Texas
Tees — Saad Ee Cog
Rae al Mak
Raef
Swift’s Premium
Mr, Ri
South Park
Aite
de Conte
Mie
James C. Slider
Lorene Warren
Fort Worth Highway
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