Robinson Springs Church Association to Meet for Annual Session
The Comanche County Missionary Baptist Association will convene with Robinson Springs Baptist Church on September 3 at 9:30 a.m. Rev E G Gregory opens with a long service and devotional. The day includes reports on Buckner Orphans Home, an annual sermon by R McGinnis, lunch, and afternoon sessions on Christian Education and periodicals.
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Robinson Springs Church i Association
Comanche County
Misary Baptist Association
Robinson Was
E. G. Gregory
Buckner Phans
Willam Reese
R. McGinnis
E. Waggoner
M. McGinnis
Comanche Hosts First Annual Priit and Melon Festival
Comanche organizes its first Priit and Melon Festival with exhibits at the courthouse basement under Ralph Mose. A Thursday program opens with a big band concert and street parade, then queen crowning at the Rodeo Arena. Friday features Sunshine Boys concert and watermelon slicing with a final evening concert.
County Wide USO Meeting Set for August 19 at Court House
A county wide USO meeting is planned for Tuesday August 19 at the courthouse in Co de to organize a county campaign to raise funds for the USO. The organization unites six service groups to aid men in the Army Navy Marines and Air Service with both practical and spiritual support. All individuals and civic organizations are urged to attend and bring representatives.
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USO
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YWCA
YMCA
Tional Catholic Community Set
Jewish Welfare Board
National Travelers Aid Nation
United States
Jess
Army
Marines
Air Service
Sol
Comanche to Face DeLeon on Sunday in Texas Grid
Comanche nine, led by manager John Carpenter, will host De Leon Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock with no admission. The game is near the end of the 1941 season, followed by Meridian to close the schedule on Sunday August 31. A date mix up caused Comanche to miss last Sunday’s game.
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John Carpenter
Comanche Nine
de Leon
Comanche
Meridian
Comanche Melon Festival Celebrates Harvest Moon
Songlike narrative depicts Comanche watermelons ripening in harvest time. Farmers and truckers converge on Comanche for the Grand Comanche Melon Festival with courting and festive dancing under a harvest moon.
Comanche County Notice of Meet and Reports
A historical recap lists officers and reports for a Comanche Chamber event with W S Price as president. Attendees include Mrs George Black A C Thomas and Mrs W S Price with a noon lunch barbecue. Officials from REA and county agents from Eastland Brown and Brown counties attend along with A&M Extension representatives.
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W. S. Price
George Black
A. C. Thomas
W.S. Price
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County
Eastland County
Brown County
Rea
A & M College of Extension
Comanche Hosts First Annual Fruit and Melon Show
Comanche plans two day festival at Comanche Square and Rodeo Arena on August 14 15 featuring exhibits in the courthouse basement a band concert a grand opening street parade coronation of the festival queen a variety show and a watermelon slice event with Sunshine Boys Bob and Joe headlining the Friday program
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Courthouse
Square
Courthouse Square
Arena Grounds
Sunshine Boys
Bob and
Joe
Sidney School Sets September 1 Start Date
Prof. J. B. Cooper announces Sidney School opens September 1 with a progressive term. He completed six weeks at A and M College earning a masters degree. The district draws high school students from Soda Springs and Cotton Grove for affiliated high school work.
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J. B. Cooper
Sidney School
Mr. Cooper
A & M College
Sidney
Soda Springs
Cotton Grove
Newburg School Opens September 8 for 9 Month Term
The Newburg Affiliated Elementary School will start its term on September 8 with a nine month program. Students will advance to Comanche High School after elementary studies as plans for another successful year include the Hot Lunch Program. Teachers listed are Paul Rann, Mrs. Robert Eaton and Mrs. D. E. Howard.
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Newburg
Paul Rann
Robert Eaton
D. E. Howard
Annual Meeting of REA Saturday at Lake Eanes
The Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday August 16 at Lake Eanes two miles south of Comanche. A free barbecue lunch is offered at noon by the REA Women's Club for all members. Attendance requires a card.
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Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association
Lake Eanes
Comanche
Comanche Rea Women’s Club
Jack
Brown
Eastland
REA
Comanche High School
Family heads west for Carlsbad Cavern excursion
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Silvas and son, Bob of Austin, and Mr. and Mrs. O. Brightman and grandson Jack Brightman left Tuesday for a visit to Carlsbad Cavern and other Western points.
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Clyde F. Silvas
Bob of
Austin
O. Brightman
Jack Brightman
Carlsbad Cavern
Gustine Schools Plan 1941 42 Term Start
Gustine Public Schools will open the 1941 42 term on Monday September 1 an announcement by Superintendent Paul L Whitton says three teaching vacancies remain including high school English first grade and third grade positions.
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Gustine
Paul L. Whitton
Whitton
High Schoool
Festival Offers Free Admission At Comanche Melons Quival
The Comanche Fruit and Melons Quival will start Thursday with free entry, announced by President M. Coleman who emphasized the public should understand that nothing will be charged.
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M. Coleman
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Southwest
KGKO
Comanche High Schools
Bobang Oe Shelton
Comanche Totte Fruit
Ralph Mose
Court House Square
Rodeo Arena
W. H
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Sunshine Ys
DeLeon
By Sol Hoffman
Usta de Comanche
Amr
Anche High School
Erlia
E. R. Gordon
W. C. House
Hilton Burks
N. BE. Scudder
Elmo Cook
Mr. Lehmburg
Mr. Lace
Tandant
Frank Howington
W.T. Glass
Ls. Penrose B. Metcalfe
Sayan
Comanche Comanche
Pat Howard
R.E.A. Women AT Electrical Appliance School
Texas
Cooperative For the Women
R.E.A
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Clara O Nale
J. C. Helm
da Edwards
E. E. Straley
Camp Cowan
W. H. Burton
F. J. Wood
Paul Hampton
Matinee
Majestic
Boris Karloff
Sonora
New Majestic
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Marx Brothers
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Don Ameche
Mary Martin
Joan Bennett
Wane
Pidgeon
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Bitty ‘Grable
Miami
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