Two City Elections Here Tuesday For Bond Issue And Aldermen
Two separate city elections will be held Tuesday at City Hall. One votes on a $75,000 bond to complete Comanche's new lake, the other selects three of six alderman candidates. Qualified property taxpayers vote in the bond election, while all qualified voters may vote for aldermen. The six alderman candidates are M. E. Gore, D. W. Carnes, A E. Thompson, W. C. House, Walter M. Durham Jr., and D. W. Charlie Marshall. Holdover council members are Mayor Fane Waldrop and Euell Arthur and Dick Weekes residents of Comanche.
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Comanche
New Lake
M. E
Shorty) Gore
East College Avenue
Dc. W
Pat) Carnes
Comanche County
A&p
Carl
Pete) Carnes
Carnes Trucking Company
West Central Avenue
Highway 36
West Grand Avenue
East Grand Avenue
A E
Ernest) Thompson
Coleman’s Grocery
East Highland Avenue
W. C. House
Sinclair Oil Company
Frisco Railroad
East Comanche
Santa Fe
Vineyard Abstract & Title Co., Inc
Mary Street
West Comanche
Euell Arthur
Arthur Chevrolet
Dick Weekes
Texas Peanut Company
the Hub, Inc
North Elm Street
Stephenville Prepares To Host Indians In Baseball Tilt
The Stephenville High School team meets Coach Pop Peters' Indians next Tuesday at the local park. Gates open at 3 PM with 15 and 25 cent admission. This marks Comanche High School's first home game in 22 years. Peters says the squad shows enthusiasm and aims for the district title after a 9-4 opening win in Stephenville Wednesday.
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Stephenville High School
Pop Peters
Comanche High School
Peters
Jackets
Indians
Stephenville
Veterans meeting planned at Dublin Legion Hall
Notice invites veterans to attend a meeting at the American Legion Hall in Dublin Friday night April 2 for the organization of a chapter of the Associated Texas Veterans.
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American Legion Hall
Dublin
Associated Texas Veterans
Methodist Book Review and Musical at Comanche Church
The Society of Christian Service and Weslyan Service Guild sponsor a 7:45 p.m. book review and musical program at Comanche Methodist Church Tuesday evening April 6. Mrs. Roy Spence of Brownwood will review No Trumpet Before Him, described as engaging and well presented.
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Society of Christian Service and
Weslyan Service Guild
The
Comanche Methodist Church
Roy Spence
Brownwood
Free Cookies At McCullough-Jeanes Friday Event
Mrs. Arvin of Texas Power and Light will serve free cookies at McCullough-Jeanes Friday April 2. She will demonstrate the General Electric roaster and Hotpoint appliances on request, according to Elton McCullough of the firm.
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Arvin
Texas Power & Light Company
McCullough-Jeanes
General Electric
Elton McCullouch
McCulloigh-Jeanes
Mrs. J. T. Colley Dies at Gustine
Mrs. J. T. Colley 49 died at her Gustine home on March 27 after an illness. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Gustine with Rev. S. J. Isham and Rev. Followell officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs. Coy Willingham of Gustine, a son Gene Colley of Alvin, and three grandchildren Thomas Harve, Johnnie and David Willingham. She was born Jessie Bennett in Grainger Texas August 8 1898 and moved with her parents to Mississippi as a child. She married Kias Colley in Mississippi May 17 1913. The couple later moved to Tyler and then to the Gustine area. She was baptized Methodist in childhood and joined the Baptist Church in 1932.
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J. T. Colley
Gustine
Gene Colley
Alvin
Thomas Harve
Johnnie
David Willingham
Beulah May
Colley
Jessie Bennett
Grainger
Texas
Mississippi
Kias Colley
Tyler
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Vineyard Abstract & Title Co. forms new firm here
H. M. Vineyard, H. F. Williams and R. F. Waldrop form Vineyard Abstract & Title Company Inc to conduct abstract and title work plus general insurance and loan business. They invite the public to visit on the South Side of Square and promise insured guaranteed titles and reasonable charges.
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H. M. Vineyard
H. F. Williams
R. F. Waldrop
Vineyard Abstract & Title Company, Inc
Texas
Revival Opens at Elm Grove Baptist Church Saturday
Revival services begin Saturday at 7 30 PM at Elm Grove Baptist Church five miles north of Comanche. Morning and evening services run Sunday and conclude Monday night with Rev. Bill Hogue of Brownwood preaching.
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Elm Grove Baptist Church
Comanche
Bill Hogue
Brownwood
Buckner Orphans Home Egg Day Set for April 11
The Comanche County Baptist Association designates Sunday April 11 as Egg Day to collect eggs for Buckner Orphans Home. Churches bring eggs to Burks Warehouse in Comanche or Johnson's place in De Leon for delivery to Dallas. Please ship during April 11–17 if possible, says chairman Frank A. Reese.
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Comanche County Baptist Association
Buckner
Burks
Comanche
Johnson’s
de Leon
Dallas
Frank A. Reese
Gospel Meetings at Local Church of Christ
Evangelist Marlin Hoffman of Abilene assists Comanche church in a series of gospel meetings. Good crowds attend nightly at 7 45 p m through Sunday April 4. Larry Dean Hoffman age four will speak tonight.
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Marlin
Hoffman
Abilene
Comanche
Church of Christ
Tinue
Larry Dean Hoffman
Larry
Noah’s Ark Christ’s Church
Cornelius
Parents Urged To Frumerate School Children 6 To 18
Parents of children aged 6 through 18 in the Comanche district are urged to notify school officials on September 1 1948 if not yet enumerated. The census affects funding and teacher numbers. organizers include Virgil Chaffin J C Helm Jr and Mrs Gregor Weisindanger.
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Virgil Chaffin
Comanche
J. C. Helm Jr
Gregor Weisindanger
Weisindanger
Chaffin
Track Meet at Hamilton Friday showdown set for four teams
Coach Jimmy Marshall's CJ'S Indian track squad will compete in a four way meet Friday night at Hamilton. Other schools entered are Hamilton Goldthwaite and Rising Star.
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Jimmy Marshall
Hamilton
Goldthwaite
Rising Star
Cemetery Work Planned at Albin Cemetery This Saturday
A cemetery work day is scheduled at Albin Cemetery on Saturday April 3. Volunteers are invited to help with cleaning and maintenance tasks around gravesites and the surrounding grounds.
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Albin Cemetery
Thompsonites Platform in City Alderman Race
A. E. Ernest Thompson pledges a businesslike city government if elected alderman. He calls for a large low cost water supply, minimal taxes, resurfacing streets, opposition to parking meters, extending sewer and water to all areas, and scrutiny of city expenditures to curb waste. Thompson signs as Ernest Thompson.
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Thompsonites
Trustees Election Highlights In Comanche County
County voters face trustee elections Saturday with two candidates for County School Trustee at Large P A Pettit and J H Williford. Unopposed for other seats are J A Lightfoot and John Pogue and J H Tupin and Karl Shock for Comanche Independent School District. Ballot examples list multiple candidates in Sid ney Gustine Proctor and Gustine seven seats. Election day is Saturday at City Hall with high interest in Sid ney and Gustine races.
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P. A. Pettit
J. H. Williford
J. A. Lightfoot
John Pogue
J. H. Tupin
Humble
Karl Shock
Texas Telephone Company
Comanche Independent
Tupin
Shock
Comanche County
Sidney
Gustine
G .D. Haggard
Cullen Stephens
W. M. Elrod
Hardy Harris
Coy Stateville
Elmer Westmoreland
Alvin Layman
H. V. Adcock
A. J. Cox
B. A. Howell
Harvey Jones
Gore Seeks City Alderman Seat Vowing Cost Cuts
M E Gore announces a run for City Alderman aiming to reduce city operating costs. He pledges to vote in line with his business principles and to represent the Eastern City area while serving the entire town.
House Makes Statement In Council Race
The City of Comanche voters will choose three councilmen for two years. W. C. House pledges to push tax equalization, a permanent water supply, sewer and street improvements, fire protection, separate street department, and improved garbage service with a magnetic vehicle. He seeks to serve the town’s best interests and earn voter confidence.
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Comanche
Water Department
Bill Latham Recalled to Army Duty for 90 Days
Bill Latham owner of Latham's Dry Cleaners Comanche is recalled to active duty in the Infantry Division on April 1 for ninety days He is a 28 month veteran of the European Theater of Operations and remains in Army Reserve His wife and ten month old son Bill Jr will stay in the home Eddie Wells and Mrs Lilly Evans will run the business during his absence
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Bill Latham
Latham
Comanche
United States Army
ETO
Army Reserve
Bill Jr
City Council Tightens Water Use as Drought Bites Comanche
City officials urge voluntary water restrictions amid falling well levels and rising demand. Four wells at Lake Banes supply 160000 gallons daily, with local wells reaching 200000 gallons. authorities warn of mandatory limits and penalties without cooperation. Construction of a new lake and a 242 mile pipe line to Mercer Creek aims to deliver soft water and lift restrictions.
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Lake Banes
Mercer's Creek
Comanche
Lake Eanes
City Council Explains Wording On Bond Ballot
The council clarifies the Water Works System bond issue ballot for April 6. The ballot lists both sides with a provision to arrange obligations if approved and notes tax limits and rendition values affecting payments and future levies. The mayor and council urge voters to consider an adequate water supply for Comanche.
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City Council
D C Hurst 86 Dies After Two Week Illness
D C Hurst 86 of Comanche County died at his home 409 Wes Duncan Ave Friday March 26 at 10 30 pm after a two week illness. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home Saturday at 4 pm with Rev J L Woolsey in charge. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Harriett Sargent and several nieces and nephews. A daughter Mrs Sarrah Brewer died about two years ago. He belonged to the Baptist Church.
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D. Cc. Hurst
Comanche County
Wes Duncan Ave
Mr. Hurst
Comanche Funeral Home
J. L. Woolsey
Cnerge
Oakwood Cemetery
Harriett Sargent
Sarrah Brewer
The
Baptist Church
Joint Concert by School Bands Set for April 8
A joint concert will be held in the High School Auditorium on April 8 featuring the Elementary Band of 5th and 6th graders, the Junior Band of 7th to 9th graders, and the Senior Band. Admission is 35c, 25c, with proceeds intended for award jackets for graduating seniors. A varied program of concert and popular music will be performed.
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Cour Lawn
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Church of Christ Reporter
Larry Dean
Evangelist Hoffman
Methodist Hour
W. Angie Smith
Oklahoma City
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Southern Baptist Association
Protestant Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
A. E
M. E. Gore
M. BE
Waterworks Systems Bonds
D. C. Hurst
Majestic Theatre
FBI
SAT
Roy Rogers
Tracolor
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
George Brent
Virginia Mayo
OUT OF the Blue
Maggie and
Jiggs
Joe Yule
Renie Riano Deee
Jimmy Wakely
Clark Gable and
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