Chief Hits 9 Hat and Holiday Ads Dominate Week
The page highlights ads from Gore's and White, Henderson South Side Groc, and A&P with a focus on savings at Hathcock's Fur & Appliances. Pettit and Lon's Peach and Festival are noted with a Wednesday street parade and fast-paced ceremonies. The notice mentions a popular festival through Saturday and a busy business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore’s and White
Hendersouth Side Groc
A&p
Lon’s
Once- DE Leon
Denton Health Organization Announces Two Thousand Dollar Ration Support
A Denton health group announces a $2000 ration aid financed by March Robinson. The program funds go toward essential health support at the local facility.
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Denton
Robinson Wil
Army Reservists of 980th Get Discharges at Brownwood
Seventy three area Army Reservists from the 980th Engineers Battalion returned home Thursday in Brownwood after active duty begun October 15, 1961. The unit, praised for service at Fort Hood and Fort Carson, included 72 enlisted men and one officer. Notable locals listed include Master Sergeant Bob McElroy and 1st Sergeant Alonzo Horton, with others named by hometowns Mullin Priddy De Leon and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
980Th Engineers Battalion
Brownwood
Fort Hood
Fort Carson
Colorado
Bob McElroy
Alonzo Horton
Bo Elrod
Victor Meyers
Rogers
Pettit
Garden Club Readies New Year In Comanche
The Comanche Garden Club begins its 1962 63 year with officers led by President Mrs Nick Higginbotham and a club project at the Garden Center. Members and friends contributed to preparing the new club home for September, and a membership drive is under way led by chairwoman Mrs John Reese inviting new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Garden Club
Nick Higginbotham
Garden Club
John Reese
Daughter born to Fergursons in Austin
Mr and Mrs Jerry Don Fer of Austin announce the birth of a daughter Jo Lynn on July 17. She weighed 6 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Don Fergurson of Austin and Mr and Mrs Buster Robertson of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Don Ferof Austin
Jo Lynn
Don Fergurson
Austin
Buster Robertson
Comanche
Stephenville Publishers Visit Relatives in Comanche
Mr and Mrs Higgs publishers of Stephenville Daily Empire and Empire Tribune visited relatives and friends in Comanche Sunday. The Higgs couple include Mr and Mrs Hufus Higgs and Mr and Mrs Bud Higgs and their daughter from Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hufus Higgs
Bud Higgs
Stephenville
Comanche
Higgs
Daily Empire
Empire Tribune
Family reunion trip spans four Tennessee counties
Mrs. C. W. Haslett of Comanche and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Morgan of De Leon return home after attending a family reunion in Tennessee. They visited relatives in four counties during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Haslett
Comanche
W. A. Morgan
de Leon
Tennessee
Comanche Livestock Assn Barbecue and Steer Weigh-In
The Comanche County Livestock Association schedules an 8 pm barbecue on Thursday August 23 at Lake Eanes Park per Assistant County Agent Ernest Davis. Association president Cy Parsons says it is a family affair. The Commercial Steer program weigh-in is set for Saturday September 15 from 9 to 12 at Durham scales. steers must weigh 25 to 500 pounds and may begin feeding on August 10.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Lake Eanes Park
Ernest Davis
Percy Parsons
Comanche County
Durham Scales
Comanche
Davis
Old Settlers Reunion Cancelled By Comanche County Group
Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion Committee president C F Straley announces cancellation of the annual picnic and celebration planned for August 16. He says circumstances beyond control force the cancellation and hints the reunion may be held later this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EF. Straley
Comanche County O Settlers Reunion Committee
Pyae
Straley
Gospel Meeting at Church of Christ Next Week
The Co manche Church of Christ announces a Gospel meeting from Monday to Thursday, August 13 19. Evangelist Eldred Stevens of Fort Worth will lead morning services at 10 o clock and evening services at 7 30. Rex Tilley, minister, extends an invitation to all to attend the series.
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Eldred Stevens
Fort Worth
Rex Tilley
Comanche Church of Christ
Gospel Meeting at Gustine Slated
A week long Gospel meeting at Gustine Church of Christ begins Sunday with two daily services at 10 am and 8 pm through the next Sunday. Evangelist Cecil E. Hill of San Antonio will be principal speaker. he holds an MA from Oklahoma and has preached since 1924 with the San Pedro Church of Christ in San Antonio.
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Gustine Church of Christ
James R. Haney
Haney
Cecil E. Hill
San Antonio
University of Oklahoma
San Pedro Church of Christ, San Antonio
Sabin Polio Vaccine Drive Set for Comanche Sunday
Comanche and area residents are urged to take the Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine Sunday August 12 from 1 to 5 PM. The drive, sponsored by Comanche Jaycees with local doctors, offers sugarcube doses at First Methodist and First Baptist basements, with a 25 cent suggested donation. Vaccine is free to those unable to pay.
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Comanche
Comanche Jaycees
W. D. Blackwood
W. A. Flannery
J. O. Lane
R. O. McCorkle
Roy D Mims
L. K. Ory
Cc. B. Wright
First Methodist
First Baptist
Baptist Revival Opens Sunday at First Baptist Co manche
The summer revival at First Baptist Church Manche opens Sunday August 12 and runs to August 19. Rev Emil V Becker of Stephenville leads the revival with Jim Kirkman directing song services. Services are at 10 am and 7 30 pm with morning broadcasts on Station KCOM. A cordial welcome is extended by Rev Henry M Chambers.
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First Baptist Church
Comanche
Emil V Becker
Stephenville
Jim Kirkman
KCOM
Henry M. Chambers
Becker
Mrs Nancy Watson Joins Husband in Germany
Mrs Nancy Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Cunningham Comanche arrived in Germany this week to be with her husband Army Specialist Pete Watson The Watsons will live in Munich for the next two years where Watson is stationed with the U S Army
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Nancy Watson
Herbert Cunningham
Germany
Pete Watson
Watsons
Munich
Watson
U. S. Army
Indians Tabbed District Favorites In 8-AA Race
Comanche's 14 returning lettermen headline district prospects as coaches predict the Indians will win 8-AA. Head mentor Roger Oliver invites about 40 players to start August practice with twice daily sessions before opening game at Eastland against the Mavericks. Harold Price joins Eastland as new assistant coach.
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Race Indians
Comanche
Roger Oliver
Pete Hobby
Ray Smith
Wendell Battle
Lubbock
Texas
Texas High School
Texas Tech Stadium
Tech
Oliver
Indians
Eastland
Mavericks
Harold Price
Banquet Planned to Honor Dickson in August
Final plans for the Angus Dickson Appreciation Banquet set for August 17 at the Proctor Community Center. Comanche County Agricultural Agent Dickson will be honored with a Western style meal by Underwood's Catering Service, lighting by Texas Power & Light, and music by Bill Strube and his String Band. Tickets at 1.50 per plate available through Comanche and Dublin Chambers of Commerce. guest speaker to be announced.
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Angus Dickson
Proctor
Dickson
Comanche County
Proctor Community Center
Underwood's
Brownwood
Texas Power & Light Company
Bill Strube
Proctor Community Club
Comanche
Dublin Chambers of Commerce
Revival Now In Progress At Hasse Davie Glover
Revival services are in progress at Hasse with pastor Davie Glover. Evening sermons begin at 7 45 o clock led by evangelist Billy Smith with old time singing and inspirational hymns.
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Hasse
Davie Glover
Billy Smith
Beck
Ehag
Wreck Near Here Fatal To Zephyr Man
Gerald James Hale 38 of Zephyr died in a one car crash 71 miles south of Comanche on FM 590 Saturday afternoon. His car overturned after crossing a fence and he was found 120 feet from the wreck. burial in Brownwood Eastlawn Memorial Park. Hale born November 14 1923 in Webber Falls Oklahoma. married Elizabeth May Richardson in 1849.
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Gerald James Hale
Zephyr
Comanche
Hale
Charlie Biggs
Eltas Dudley
Dwaine Prater
Harvey Painter
Sidney
Mr. Hale
Comanche Hospital
Wright’s Funeral Chapel
Brownwood
Dale Cartwright
Wayne Naylor
Eastlawn Memorial Park
Webber Falls
Oklahoma
Elizabeth May Richardson
United
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Hathcock’s Fur& Appliances
Cuore
Be- M FC
Eer
Remtinson
980TH
Joe Tupin
Darrell Smith
Tom Dudley
Clark Crownover
Yollie Meyers
W. M. Durham
Gail Dudley
Hardie Slider
Jack Moore
Clarence Rea
Fergursons
Livestock Assn. Barbeque Stated
Old Settlers
Proffitt
Jex Shelby
the of Dimes
Sherry Ann Robinson
National Health Foundation
Church of Christ
Eldred Stevents
Gustine
Sabin
Evangeli
Husband
Houston Loudermilk
Luyer
Durham Peanut Company
Harvey Hicks
Center
Jackie
Hicks
Comanche High School
Lampasas
Goldthwaite
Coleman
Hamilton
Dublin
Liano
Granbury
Cisco
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