Comanche News Highlights College Moves and Staff
Local updates note the School of Optometry at the University of Houston expanding to a larger building next month. Betty Lilley and family discuss moves from Waco to California and seminary work in Sacred Music. Mary Jane Boyle joins Tarleton State College as speech instructor, while Harold Kins and Bob Carter lettered at Baylor.
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Richard T. Lane
Houston
Tl School of Optometry
Come State
James Slider
Ide Lane
Rt. 3
Comanche
Gardena
California
Betty Lilley
Waco
Betty
Ialley
John
Southern California Nu
Baylor
Calvary Baptist Church
L. C. Durham
E. J. Howell
Mary Jane Boyle
Warren
Ohio
Tarleton State College
Miss Boyle
Paul Baker
Baylor University
Dallas Theater Center
Brenau College
Isainesville
Les
Kate
Medea
St. John
Bay University
Colche
Haroldkins
Bob Carer
Clyde Harrold
EU Perkins
Bay
Bob
Bob Carpenter
N Omore
Comanche Counslectric Co-Operative Assn
Family thanks friends after house fire and rumors
Jim Turner and family express gratitude to many friends and strangers for support after their home burned. They deny rumors of arson and note Jim remains in a Temple hospital. Langley family from Lubbock visit grandparents Franks. sisters Diane and later join them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Jim Turner
Lubbock
Lesa Langley
Sam Lang
4 H Rally Day A Big Success in Comanche County
Visiting County Agent Ernesto Arias reports Comanche County 4-H Rally Day at Lake Eanes Park on Thursday July 30 with 79 4 H'ers registered for swimming and afternoon to night activities. Awards included blue ribbons for leadership and various events, and red ribbons awarded to numerous participants.
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Ernesto Arias
Costa Rica
Comanche County
Lake Eanes Park
Comanche
Peggy Evans
Adult Leaders Association
Bill Lane
Angus Dickson, Jr
Linda Jones
Odessa Simpson
Sharon Evans
Garry Mike Easley
Tim Farrar
Dale Farrar
Beth Dunn
Linda la Lane
Wayne Robertson
John Gooldston
Gail Conway
Buddy Lane
Gene Goldston
Mike Ellis
Joe Dale Wilson
Bobby Wilson
David Gore
Johnny Pate
Bennie Simpson
Terry Ripley
Jimmy Pate
Kathy Spalding
Jean Cunningham
Glen Parker
Kerwin Stephens
Kenneth Luker
Max Parker
Bruce Parker
Mike Dickson
Harold Harrison
Sharon Harrison
Seanna Zay White
Wayne Byrd
Elizabeth Lane
Quentin Dudley
Nancy O’brien
Gradine Simpson
Mollie Robertson
Vickie Gore
Jane Pair
Harold Gressett
Elayne Pair
Bobby Simpson
Debbie Chisholm
Aubry Vineyard
Ronnie Martin
Don Goldston
Clifford
Comanche City Court reports July convictions and fines
City Court handled 12 cases in July with 12 convictions totaling 308 dollars. Justice of Peace 1 reports 48 July cases with 48 convictions and fines totaling 824.30 dollars. District Court’s next session is Oct 5 in Comanche. Benton Layman case may move to Coryell County Gatesville. New motor vehicles listed in De Leon and Comanche.
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J. H. Hall
Comanche
Justice Court
Justice of Peace No
District Court
52Nd District Court
Benton Layman
Layman
Coryell County
Gatesville
Doward C. Jones
Buck
D. W. Huddleston
de Leon
Chevrolet
D. D. Lowrey
Charles K. Huddleston
C. A. Ralston
Lloyd Glasson
Jerry W. Richburg
Joe Wayne Miears
Virginia Lanette Sanders
W. D. Bailey
Rickey Henry
E. Harris
Dublin
Sandra Kay Williams
James Monroe Wolfe
East 5Th St
San Angelo
Nettie Christine Cowart
Joseph Robert Browning, Jr
Robert E. Lee Hall
Austin
Mary Marsha Shell
Coney Joe Elliott
Carol Ann McDaniel
County Criminal Court
State of Texas
Hilliard Lee Maggitt
Perdue Family Holds Reunion in Comanche
Descendants of the late T. Cc. Perdue gathered July 19 at Lake Fanes Park in Comanche for their second reunion. Three children attended the event with dinner, photos, and reminiscences. Attendees included multiple members from Comanche County and guests from Lawton and Stephenville.
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T. Cc. Perdue
Lake Fanes Park
Comanche
Willie Edwards
Earl Mc. Donald
Luke Perdue
Jewel Walker
Tolbert Braim and
Totsey
Marie Little
Coma
Soda Springs Club to View Films by Visiting Agent
The Soda Springs Community Club meets Tuesday night August 12 at 8. Ernesto Arias Visiting County Agent from Costa Rica will show films on his homeland. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Soda Springs Club
Soda Springs
Earnesto Arias
Costa Rica
Foremans Welcome Visiting Family Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Thomas K Foreman hosted their children for the weekend Jerry from Austin College Sherman was a guest along with Mr and Mrs Bill Lane and Billy Jack Jr from Dallas
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Ome
Foreman
Austin Coll- Sherman
Stanley Rau
University of Texastin
Jerry
T. K. Fore- Stanley
EU- Rauhut
Arling
Calvin Lee
Bren Stanley
T. K
Johnson Family Reunion Held At Brownwood State Park
The Pearl and Jim Johnson family reunion gathered July 25 26 at Brownwood State Park for memories and fellowship. President J C Fails opened with thanks to cabin and food committees. minutes were read by Evelyn Baker and approved. Members from Comanche Fort Stockton Dallas Midland Abilene and Fort Worth attended.
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Pearl
Jim Johnson
Brownwood State Park
J. C. Fails
Evelyn Baker
Pearl Johnson
Inez Fails
Lavelle Baker
Pitt
Mildred Johnson
Vernon
Louise MccAliley
Keith
Winnie Johnson
Comanche
Odell Kirksey
Brownwood
Carl
Neila Johnson
Fort Stockton
T. A
Louise
Tim
Ronnie
Kent
Denise
Glenn
Eva Sue Johnson
Tina
Cythia
Lisa
Budd
Belva Hipps
Mike
Don Johnson
Kenneth
Lee Rex McAliley
J. C
Jean
Debbie
Sandra
Sherrie
Dallas
Ruthie Banister
Mary Jane
Midland
Jim
Treva Kiksey
Fort Worth
Betty Kirksey
Don
Lou Ann Webb
Ray
Patsy Wilson
Tammy
Abilene
Gery
Wayne Johnson
Janet
Diana Byrd
Mary
Carolyn Wright
Geneva Long
Sue
Lou Rogers
Selena Morgan
Curly
Lorene Rogers
Harold Pairish to Return from Fort Worth Mobil School
Harold Pairish and his father Ray Pairish recently purchased Pairish and Son Mobil Station at 409 West Central. Harold will return August 8 from a Mobil school in Fort Worth he has attended since July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pairish
Ray Pairish
Pairish & Son Mobil
West Central
Mobil
Fort Worth
Kerley Reunion At Lake Eanes Park
The annual Kerley reunion was held Sunday August 2 at Lake Eanes Park Comanche with about 77 attendees. A basket lunch and long visits filled the day as relatives from several towns gathered to reminisce and share news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerley
Lake Eanes
Penily
Lakeanes Park
Comanche
Will Kerley
Henry Dennis
Brooks Kerley
Richard
Michael
Robert Harbour
Larry
Jerry
Stevie
Jewell Kerley
Roger Johnson
Russell Wayne
Pitt Johnson
Don
Bob Jones
Eddie
Lerron
Rickey
Ozella Wilson
Wes Pilgreen
Shirley Hornsby
Ida Mae Birdwell
Tye
J. T. Ruby
Billie McNutt
Harland Dennis
Fort Worth
Frank Carwell
Frank Jr
Willene
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