Time Extended For Turning In World War II Book Photos
Mr. Elsing extended the deadline for turning in wartime service photos for a county history project. He aims to include every service member and notes photos can be submitted at the Texas Power & Light office in Comanche or the De Leon City Hall. He stresses no one is obliged to buy the book.
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Elsing
Bell County
Texas Power & Light Company
First National Bank
Comanche
de Leon
Municipal Band Planned Backers To Meet Tuesday
Ex students and townspeople who played in the band are urged to attend a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the High School Band Hall on Tuesday April 30 to revive a municipal band for summer concerts. Former members should leave names with Mr. Camp and return any band music they have.
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Comanche
Camp
Rollins Announces Bid for State Representative Seat
George W. Rollins of De Leon, a former State Representative, again seeks the office. He will issue a voter statement later. His name will appear in next week's Chief announcement column after this week’s printing.
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George W. Rollins
de Leon
Rollins
Cemetery Working at White Point May 4
An all day cemetery working will be held Saturday May 4 at White Point. Dinner will be served on the grounds. T E Edwards chairman invites all interested to attend to discuss important matters including plans to build a rock fence.
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White Point
T. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
O E Rippetoe Seeks County Judge Post With Experience
O E Rippetoe outlines qualifications and long service in Comanche County including four terms as County Commissioner and nearly a year as County Judge appointee. He cites road work, county finances, and dedication to public service while inviting scrutiny of records and requesting voters’ support.
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Comanche County
de Leon
Harris D. Lane
Lane
Comanche
Sipe Springs Church of Christ Service Times
Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Preaching 11 a.m. Sunday Singing 3 p.m. Sunday Everyone invited to attend these services Committee
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Sipe Springs
Baptist Observation Day Announces Intermediates Schedule
The First Baptist Church will observe Intermediate Day next Sunday led by R. E. Burleson. Activities include 7:30 a.m. gathering at the church, breakfast at Lake Banes, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, and 11 a.m. preaching with a reserved section for intermediates.
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First Baptist Church
R. E. Burleson
Burleson
Lake Banes
The
Baptist Brotherhood
Morris Dean
K. W. Coleman
W. O. Keel
Floyd Prather
John Burton
Jess O'Dell
Elias Dudley
E.S. Fagan
Football under lights planned for May 3
More than forty Coman che High School players are out for spring practice led by coaches John Dyer and Glen Daugherty. A spring football game under lights is planned for Friday night May 3 with no admission. Two evenly matched teams will compete to showcase the 1946 Indians.
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Comanche
John Dyer
Glen Daugherty
Cactus Inn Opens With Mexican Style in Comanche
The Cactus Inn opened last weekend two blocks east of the square on Fort Worth Highway. Owned by Mr and Mrs Bill Bennett the new restaurant features rock veneer tile and stucco with Mexican themed decor and seating for 85. Mrs Bennett is the former Mollie Jo Wells daughter of E G Wells. Comanche also reports a delayed opening at a new restaurant due to late supplies.
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Bill Bennett
Fort Worth Highway
Comanche
Bennet
Bennett
Mollie Jo Wells
E. G. Wells
Bruner Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 3
E W Bruner of Proctor announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3 in Comanche County. He cites experience and wartime material advantages and asks for voters support while thanking past backers. Also notes Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs C A Marten and Mr and Mrs W H Haynes spent the weekend with Mrs Belle Dudley.
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E. W. Bruner, Proctor
E. W. Bruner
Comanche County
C A. Marten
W. H. Haynes
Dallas
Comanche
Belle Dudley
Thate Hosts City Firemen Fish Fry After Piggl y Wiggly Visit
The City Fire Department and guests enjoyed a Monday night fish fry prepared with Louisiana catfish by City Marshal Bud Newsome and J B Lowry. Assistant Chief John Carpenter and George Bagley served the meal while firemen Bob Carpenter helped. A brief program featured E G Wells sermon and music by Carl Brumbelow and Charles Ragels. Council members spoke and Porter Franks will organize the next fish fry after proposing to catch Lake Eanes big fish at his own expense.
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Piggly Wiggly
Louisiana
Bud Newsome
J. B. Lowry
John Carpenter
George Bagley
Bob Carpenter
Thate
E. G. Wells
Carl Brumbelow
Charles Ragels
Porter Franks
Franks
Lake Eanes
Miss Frankie Allen Weds Douglas Dobbs in Gustine Nuptials
Miss Frankie Dean Allen became the bride of Douglas Dobbs in a twilight ceremony April 2 at the Allen home Gustine. Rev Jim mie Dobbs officiated the double ring wedding attended by family and friends with a brief reception followed by a short honeymoon. The couple will reside in Weatherford.
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Frankie Allen
Douglas Dobbs
Frankie Dean Allen
Robert L. Allen
Gustine
Jim
Mie Dobbs
First Baptist Church
Dorothy Allen
Harold Dobbs
Weatherford
Isabell
Dalton Thomas
Jimmie Kight
Brownwood
Jimmie Dobbs
Ruthie
J. S. Striplin
Carter Announces Candidacy for 104th State District
Charles Carter district clerk of Comanche County announces his bid for State Representative in the 104th District, comprising Comanche and Mills Counties. He resides in Soda Springs and previously farmed before serving as district clerk. He plans a vigorous campaign and intends to meet voters across both counties before the election.
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Charles Carter
Comanche County
Comanche
Mills
Johnston and bride visit parents as he reenlists
Durwood Johnston and a bride are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnston. He recently reenlisted in the Navy after three years of prior service.
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Durwood Johnston
Sam Johnston
Navy
State Patrols to arrest drivers without license
State Highway Patrolmen Joseph W Robertson and J T Ellison said drivers must carry a license or face arrest and charges under new orders from the State Department. They noted traffic stops may be used to test compliance and that even drivers with home licenses could be charged if found without the document.
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Joseph W. Robertson
J.T. Ellison
Comanche
State Department
Tate Purchases Moody's Cafe Renamed Tate's Cafe
W L Tate recently discharged from the Army bought Moody's Cafe from Wid Spivey and will operate it as Tate's Cafe. A 1939 UT Austin graduate and former Longhorn basketball captain, Tate led UT in the Southwest Conference and played at John Tarleton College. He plans to move his wife to Comanche when housing is found.
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W. L. Tate
Moody’s Cafe
Wid Spivey
Tate
John Tarleton College
Plowboys
Comanche
Mr. Spivey
Jim Moody
Weekend Services at Shiloh Church
Primitive Baptist church Shi loh holds services Saturday Saturday night and Sunday morning Elder Len Dalton to conduct. Tom Cox reports week end services at Shiloh Church.
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Shiloh
Primitive Baptist Church
Len Dalton
Tom Cox
Revival at Local Church Grows In Clifton
Interest in a Church of Christ revival here is growing as strong crowds attend. Minister C. R. Nichols of Clifton preaches nightly. The revival will close with the night service as announced by R. C. Ledbetter, the local minister.
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Church of Christ
C. R. Nichols
Clifton
R. C. Ledbetter
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