Comanche REA to Close Thursday Membership Meeting at Lake
Comanche REA announces a Friday meeting at Lake with Carlton Smith appearing on an EA program. The event includes lunch, prizes, a morning program by Honorable Carl J. Smith and Invoca- tion by Rev J Isham. Mayor Waldrop and former State Rep Brown will speak. Dinner and picnic lunch follow with free ice water tea and pickles. Directors to be elected in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla J. Smith
Waco
Rev. J. Isham
Fane Waldrop Witl
Comanche
Chambers of May
Brown Ty
Ory J. Grigsby Conehe
Skaggs Fine Tailoring to Close After Building Sale
Mr and Mrs C E Skaggs announce they will quit business due to no building to operate. The Skaggs Fine Tailoring site was sold and will be occupied by Comanche Auto Parts. They thank friends and customers for their support.
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C. E. Skaggs
Skaggs Fine Tailoring
Ing
Skaggs
Homer Wilson Jr Marries Amy Hardin in North Jas Church
Homer Wilson Jr. and Miss Amy Hardin were married July 26 at the North Jas Baptist Church. Rev. A C Craig performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of family and friends, including the groom’s sister and brother in law Jyde R Honea. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Homer Wilson of the Fairview community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Wilson Jr
Manche
Amy Hardinere
North Jas Baptist Church
A. C. Craig
Jyde R. Honea
Homer Wilson
Fairview
County Service Officer Resigns for Teaching Post
Charles P. Marshall, longtime County Service Officer and World War II veteran, resigns to accept a teaching position with Olney Public Schools. A graduate of Howard Payne College, Marshall previously taught at Comanche Grammar School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Marshall of Comanche.
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Charles P. Marshall
Olney
Mr. Marshall
Howard Payne College
Comanche
Troy Marshall
Gail Dudley Heads County Livestock Assn
The ninth annual Comanche County Livestock Association meeting at Lake Eanes Park on August 8 elected Gail Dudley of Comanche as president. A. H. Caraway and Earl Seay were named first and second vice presidents, the secretary and treasurer roles merged, Jim Newburg of Comanche elected secretary-treasurer, and several directors were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Livestock Association
Lake Eanes Park
Gail Dudley
Comanche
A. H. Caraway
Comyn and
de Leon
Earl Seay
Newburg
Jim
J. R. Eanes
Tom Helmsley
Porter Franks
Wayne Evridge
Walter Durham Jr
A C. Chilton
Eltas Dudley
Penrose Metcalfe
San Angelo
Dr. Harris
Fort Worth
John Yantis
Brownwood
Mr. Elder
Texas Hereford Association
Texas Shorthorn Association
L. J. King
Minister Rev Larry Stokes to preach twice at First Methodist
Rev Larry M Stokes associate Pastor of St Pauls Methodist Church Houston will preach twice at First Methodist Church Sunday Stokes a Goldthwaite native and Southwestern University and Perkins School of Theology graduate faces two sermons at the local church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry M. Stokes
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Houston
First Methodist
Mr. Stokes
Goldthwaite
Southwestern University
Perkins School of Theology
BMU
Camp to Remain as Band Director at Comanche
Herb M. Camp will continue as director of the Comanche High School Band for the next term after officials and the Chamber of Commerce urged him to stay. He was offered a similar position in Coleman with a high salary and was chosen from 19 directors considered. Camp has a noted record as a leading Texas band director.
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M. T. Camp
Comanche
Coleman
Chamber of Commerce
Camp
Texas
Church of Christ Revival Opens August 22 at Cross Roads
Minister G M Covington will lead a Church of Christ revival at the Cross Roads Church starting Friday August 22, with daily services for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Cross Roads
G. M. Covington
Cross Roads Church
Remarkable 91 Year Old Speaks at Old Settlers Reunion
The 91 year old Mrs W B Cunningham delivered a humor filled speech at the DeKalb County Alabama Old Settlers Reunion describing her upbringing near Lookout Mountain and Wills Valley. She credits local figure G A Beeman for county work and recalls life in Alabama with vivid regional details.
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Old Settlers
Comanche County
W. B. Cunningham
J. A. Montgomery
Mr. Eanes
J. C. Wilkerson
DeKalb County
Alabama
Comanche High School Coach Outlines Football Training Plan
Jimmie Marshall Comanche High athletic director issues open letter to Indian football squad detailing a fall training program. He emphasizes leg drive endurance speed and strength through drills such as toe hops wind sprints knee bends broad jumps and weight handling to build toughness for the Indian team this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Marshall
Comanche High School
Olden H School
Marshall
Negro Softball Showdown At Local Park Saturday Night
The Brownwood USC Negro softball team meets Red Curry’s Lions Club at the local ball park this Saturday at 8:30 PM. Admission is 10 cents and 25 to 65 cents. Curry vows revenge after an earlier locals loss, and the crowd is expected to be large.
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Brownwood Usc
Red” Curry
Lions Club
Curry
Brownwood
VFW Near Softball Title in City Loop Remains On Hold
After two wins over Comanche High School by the VFW softball team the playoff race stays tight as they close in on the best three of five for the City Softball League title. A Thursday game set for Aug 14 and possible Friday and Monday matches could decide the championship. The squad also notes a strong showing in the State VFW tournament at San Antonio where Kingsville edged them 3 to 4.
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Wills Valley
Texas
Allen
Jack
Biddy
Brindle
Lookout Mountain
Sand Mountain
Chatanooga
Tennessee
Birmingham
Alabama
Lookout Valley
Wills’ Creek
G. A. Beeman
George Cunningham
City Loop
Comanche High School
VFW
Indians
High School
Santone
Comanche
Kingsville
San Antonio
CP St. Clair Taken by Death
CP St. Clair 84 a leading Comanche businessman died Tuesday in Abilene after a two week treatment for a stroke suffered at home Funeral services at First Baptist Church with Rev John G Lambrides officiating Burial in Oakwood Cemetery He was advertising manager of Higginbotham firm for about 50 years and survived by a widow a daughter and several grandchildren The community closed businesses Thursday August 14 in observance of V J Day with a petition signed by local firms remaining closed per mayoral proclamation
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St. Clair
First Baptist
John G. Lambrides
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. St. Clair
Alexander
Erath County
Comanche
Higginbotham
Jessie Sellers
Isaac Sellers
Georgetown
Charles W. Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County
Fane Waldrop
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Stanton Cleaners
Dudley Bros
National Farm Adm
Edmondson Shoe Shop
Southwest Natural Gas Co
Greene & Waring
Wilhelm’s
Iva Hart
Thompson Barber Shop
Owl Confectionery
Level & Howell
Comanche Auto Parts
Chief Dry Cleaners
Ladora’s Beauty Shop
Comanche Chief
City Bakery
Western Auto Associate
Roberson Sisters
Hoffman's Dept
Comanche Electric Co
the Butane Gas Co
Hansard’s Hardware
Hafford’s Top & Body
Arthur Chevrolet
Straley Electric Co
Hammack’s Grocery
Texas Power & Light Co
Ben Evridge Dry Goods
Dudney Dry Cleaners
Starr’s Variety
Kilp
Tirpin's Jewelry
Perry Bros. Inc
J. T. Mays
Durham’s Pharmacy
Higginbothan Bros. & Co
Dan Trujillo
Sutton Dudley
A&p Food
Klingman resigns Comanche post for Honey Grove pastorate
Dr. C. C. Klingman, longtime Central Christian Church pastor in Comanche for about 25 years, will resign to lead the Christian Church in Honey Grove Fannin County. He begins September 1 and plans to move with wife Mrs. Klingman, a Comanche High School teacher, after the school term ends.
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C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church of
Comanche
Chrotian
Honey Grove
Fannin County
Klingman
Rev. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Electra
Taylor
Hamilton
SMU
Texas
Vineyard to Open Tax and Accounting Office in Smith Building
H. M. Shorty Vineyard announces plans to open a tax and accounting office upstairs in the George Smith Building. He cites four years in the County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office, five with the U S Internal Revenue Department, and five with the State National Bank. The venture will also offer fire insurance real estate and bonds with further details to follow in The Chief.
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H. M
Shorty) Vineyard
George Smith
Vineyard
Hice
US Internal Revenue Department
State National Bank
Rodeo Parades Draw Big Crowds in Comanche Show
Huge crowds packed streets for the 1947 Comanche Rodeo parade and performances. Kilpatrick's won top parade prize with Comanche Garden Club second, Cactus Inn third, and Trujillo Boot Shop fourth. The event, led by the Comanche Roping Club under Howard Brown, drew praise from visitors and featured full houses and thrilling rodeo acts. Belve Bean and Melvin Gore led the organizing efforts as the club praised wide community support. A full list of winners and awards was forthcoming from Mr. Brown.
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Comanche
Comanche High School
Brownwood
Kilpatrick's
Comanche Garden Club
Cactus Inn
Trujillo Boot Shop
Comanche Roping Club
Howard Brown
Dublin
Lightning C Ranch
Belve Bean
Melvin Gore
Brown
Massingill Hosts Springfield Guests Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs R D Massingill entertained over the weekend with guests including Mrs Bert W Shaffer and Joan of Tulsa Oklahoma, Mrs W J McCarty of Fort Worth, Mrs Blossom Massey of Fort Worth, and Mr and Mrs Harold Aeerts of Browwood.
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R. D. Massingill
Bert W. Shaffer
Joan
Tulsa
Okla
W. J. McCarty
Fort Worth
Blossom Massey
Harold Aeerts
Browwood
Mr and Mrs Oscar Hill Learn of Ill Grandmother
Mr and Mrs Hill left for Shreveport after word that Mrs Hill’s mother was ill. A message arrived saying she died before they could reach her.
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Oscar Hill
Shreveport
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Iskaggs
Iss Hardin
Bride OF
Omer Wilson JR
Ritz Theatre
John Wayne
George O'Brien
County Livestock Assn
Rev. Stokes
Herb
Norman Parks
Ducky Parks
Bill Powers
Joe Clayte Carnes
Curly Berna
Don Salters
Redwine
Don Heatton
Ennis Loudermilk
CP. St. Clair
Majestic Theatre
FBI
William Boyd
THE
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Robert Aida
Ancra
Betty Grable
Dick Haymes
Miss Pilgrim
Tursday
Jane ‘Onry
Jane Withers
Danger Street
Dude Ranger
Humphrey Bogart
Barbara Stanwyck
Carroll
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