Local Advertisements and Events Highlight Week's Deals and Appearances
A mix of weeklong offers and local notices runs through stores and events. GIFT SHOP owner Mrs Louise Hunt touts items for all ages, while Harrold promotes the world premiere of Comanche at the Majestic. Rand mentions rabbit breeding news, and Druggists announce new arrivals and sales, including Tex Feeds and 20 Millionth refrigerators.
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Day
Louise Hunt
Magnani
Majestic
Harrold
A Andrews
Gospel Meeting Grows at Local Church of Christ
Interest rises as the gospel meeting at the local Church of Christ begins last Sunday. Minister Wilbur Dennis from Hamilton draws attention with sermons, according to M. F. Mannee. The gathering is set to close Sunday night.
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Church of Christ
Wilbur Dennis
Hamilton Church of Christ
M. F. Mannee
Comanche County Centennial Plans Progress
Comanche County centennial committee members including William J. Parks Bill Clemens and Richard Armstrong with John B. Rogers Producing Co director Robert Carson outlined projects for the week long celebration July 22 26. The plan includes fireworks decorations social events a pageant and amusement rides and a campaign to recruit volunteers.
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Comanche County
William J. Parks
Bill Clemens
Richard C. Armstrong
John Reese
Robert Carson
John B. Rogers
Wm. J. Parks
de Leon Comanche
Gustine
Richard Armstrong
West Armstrong
Comanche
Texas
Comanche Chamber Elects Harelik President and Wins New Directors
Louis Harelik, local dry goods firm owner and city council member, named president of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce. Bill Dudney elected vice president, Mrs. Ruth Loudermilk secretary treasurer. Senior Class Play "Grandad Steps Out" postponed to April 26-27 due to cast illness. Director changes announced and new offices to open on the south side of the square as renovations continue.
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Louis Harelik
Comanche
Grandad
Jeannine Greaton
Nokia Dunn
James Carpenter Elected President of Jaycees
James E. Carpenter was elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce succeeding Barney Evans. Other officers chosen include Bill Wilkerson as vice president Roy Brannan Jr as secretary treasurer Albert Brannan as State Director and directors Bill Gore Walter Niemann Gail Rippetoe and Barney Evans. The Jaycees, a civic group for men 21 to 35, focus on community projects such as building new street markets in Comanche.
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James E. Carpenter
Chamber of Commerce
Barney Evans
Jaycees
Bill Wilkerson
Roy Brannan, Jr
Albert Brannan
Bill Gore
Walter Niemann Gail Rippetoe
Comanche
Drought Feed Set Up Extended for Comanche County
County Supervisor Robert C Toon announces Comanche County is reinstated for Emergency Feed grains from April 16 to May 15 to supply 30 days of feed. Applications accepted through April 27 and acted on by April 30 by the Farmers Home Administration and ASC at the Masonic Building second floor.
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Robert C. Toon
Farmers Home Administration
Comanche County
Farmers Home Administration Office
A.S.C
Masonic Building
Comanche
Ransom Amos Active IOOF Officer Visits Lodges
Ransom Amos of Comanche district deputy grand master of IOOF Texas 20th District recently visited Brownwood Pecan Valley Lodge No 236 and De Leon Lodge No 175. He announced three new lodges added to District 30 and noted renewed interest in local lodge work. Amos has been praised for promoting Odd Fellowship by the IOOF Texas grand master.
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Ransom Amos
Comanche
Grand Lodge
Ioof of
Texas
Pecan Valley
Brownwood
de Leon
Amos
IOOF
T. R. Patton Withdraws From Sheriff Race
T. R. Patton withdraws from the sheriff race this week in a letter to supporters. He cites vocal health advised by a doctor and thanks friends across the county for their encouragement and loyalty.
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T. R. Patton
Billy Curry Injured In Texas A&M Gym Accident
Billy Fred Curry 18 son of Mr and Mrs Fred Curry Comanche was seriously injured last Thursday afternoon in a gymnastics accident at Texas A and M College gymnasium. He suffered a broken neck between the third and fourth vertebrae and was rushed to Methodist Hospital Houston where he has undergone two operations and remained in critical condition.
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Billy Fred Curry
Fred Curry
Comanche
Texas A&m College
Billy Fred
Aggie
Young Curry
Methodist
Houston
Indians
A&m
SMU
Dallas
Methodist Revival Nears Final Sunday at Grand Prairie
The First Methodist Church in Grand Prairie hosts nightly revival sermons by Rev. Floyd Boulware drawing growing crowds. Weekday morning attendance rises from 75 Monday to 102 Thursday with the final early service Friday. Boulware preaches Sunday morning and the last service Sunday night. his wife and three children visit for the weekend.
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First Methodist Church
Floyd Bouwware
Pator
Grand Prairie
Rev Boulware
Mrs J D Stephens Attends Revival at Second Baptist Dublin
Mrs J D Stephens attended revival services Monday night at the Second Baptist Church in Dublin with congregants reporting a hopeful atmosphere and communal prayer.
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J. D. Stephens
Second Baptist Church
Dublin
Dispersal Sale by World–Renowned Shorthorn Breeder
Co M Caraway of Comyn and De Leon, famed for shorthorn cattle, will hold a dispersal sale at his Comyn farm Friday. He plans to retire from registered cattle but may remain in cattle feeding. He continues hog farming with his sons at Golden Oak Feed Mills in De Leon and holds property there. Caraway has led the Condamche County Livestock Association and promoted soil conservation as a state officer.
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Caraway
Golden Oak
de Leon
Newhouse Buys Panhandle Retail Station Here
W B Sartor Panhandle Agent in Comanche sells his Panhandle Retail Station to J L Newhouse who now runs the station. Newhouse has over three years in the business and worked with Sartor in Panhandle Oil. Sartor will continue Panhandle Wholesale Agency and manage county farm property.
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W. B. Sartor
Comanche
J. L. Newhouse
Newhouse
Sartor
Panhandle Refining Company
Dr. R. E. Headlee Opens Office In Comanche
Dr. R. E. Headlee aged 38 moved from Ranger to Comanche this week and opened a general medicine and surgery office at 214 West Grand behind Service Drug Store. He holds a BA from Colorado Boulder 1941 and an MD from Colorado Medical School 1943, with WWII service as a captain. He later practiced in Childress and Ranger before relocating with his wife and daughter Dorothy to 200 West Neely.
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R. E. Headlee
Ranger
Comanche
West Grand
Headleecomes
University of Colorado At Boulder
Vollie Jackson Candidate For Constable No. 1
Vollie L. Jackson of 495 West Armstrong Comanche announces candidacy for Constable Pre cinct No 1 Comanche County subject to Democratic primaries. A former sheriff deputy and city marshal he seeks votes and influence and will make a formal announcement later.
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Vollie L. Jackson
West Armstrong
Comanche
Comanche County
Mr. N
Mr. Jackson
Water Pumps Demonstration Planned at Comanche Meeting
Bill Elliot of Red Jacket Pump Mfg Co will demonstrate disassembly and reassembly of a submersible pump at the Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association building. The meeting on Tuesday night April 24 at 7:30 will cover pump maintenance and installation, plus general water system design for farms. Refreshments will be served. attendance is invited.
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Bill Elliot
Red Jacket Pump Manufacturing Co
Comanche
REA
Parks
Abilene Attorney Dan Kralis Enters 17th District Race
Abilene attorney and ail consultant Dan Kralis filed as a candidate for Congress in the 17th District. Announcement came Monday from County Democratic chairman 4 B. Lacy. Republicans Burleson filed for re election with Lacy Tuesday. May 7 is the filing deadline.
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Dan Kralis
Abilene
B. Lacy
Burleson
Anson
Lacy
Attention Women Contest For Centennial Prizes
Readers are invited to watch for details in this issue about a queenly title, prizes and a free vacation as part of the Coman che County Centennial celebrations. The notice asks women to watch for the contest announcement and participate.
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Comanche County
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