Comanche Chief rounds up county history and school news
The Comanche Chief reports on county history, notable residents, school openings, staff changes and upcoming football plans. It notes Wilkerson as publisher, Duncan’s land influence, high student enrollment, declines from war, and Grace Brightman’s marriage to Dr James Curtiss Schiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
W. Z. Compton
West Ward
Compton
Grace Brightman
O. O. Brightman
James Curtiss Schiller
Houston
Texas
University Methodist Church of Austin
Edmund Heinsohn
de Leon
Jimmy Carpenter
Harold Burks
Dublin
Gorman
Hamilton
Hico
Eastland
Morris Dean
Gustine
Dean
A&m
Burkburnett
Rockwall
Pearl Harbor
United States Employment Service
Cleve Callaway
Draft Board
Comanche Chief subscriber hopes for county news
A letter from Ken Wilson of Coquille Oregon requests news from Comanche County and subscribes to The Comance Chief sending five dollars. He asks for football team updates and local news and provides Box 807 for mailing.
Cobb Family Attends REA Meeting in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Howell Cobb with Virginia and Robert visited San Antonio for an REA state meeting. They toured Brackenridge Park and rode a 65 passenger miniature train when its engine and first cars derailed. The Cobbs jumped clear and were uninjured. Mrs Cobb provided first aid until medics arrived. Robert rode back to the hotel in a city police car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Cobb
Virginia
Robert
San Antonio
Cobb
Comanche School Menus First Week 1961 62
Aug 28 to Sept 1 lunch menus list meat loaf barbecued patties red beans hamburger with lettuce fried chicken and more. Meals include milk bread sides and desserts. Mrs. Brooks Smith and son Mark visited Meyers and Mr and Mrs Marsh Smith at 605 N Page while attending A&M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Smith
Mark
Gainesville
All Meyers
N. Page
Marsh- Smith
A&m
Midland Couple Visits Comanche Relatives This Week
Here From Midland Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Butler of Midland were back in Comanche this week, visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
J. G. Peters
Roger Oliver
Kay
Judy
Oliver
Peters
Beaumont
Brent Waldrop
Comanche
8. McNutt
Midland
Herbert Butler
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Wilkerson
Ter
Donaldson
Pontotoc Ops
Co- 4
Jud Moore
Proctor
Odist Tabernacle Sunlight
Jim
The
Baptist Church of
Ville
Sam Daniels
Gus
H. L. Donaldson
L Starr
Sweet
Jin Guthrie
Nehe
Sit A
Law B. Culpepper
Comyn Schools
Baylor University
Frarr County
How- Payne College
Nobia Dunn
Margaret Lacy
Graham
J. D. Lette
Stephenville
Comangirls
Stephengirls
McCharen
Duncan
Omanche
Columbus
Cole County
Cohe
Sarah Vot
W. B. Can
North Cysoline
Corvan
Chevrolet
Chevy
Chevy Trucks
Chevrolet Trucks
Automotive Market Report
REA
Roy
MIMS
CR. D
Chaney-Mims Hotel
Land Surveying & Mapping
R. T
Tommy) Magness, Jr
P. O. Box
DR. C. £. Blackwell
West Central
Comanche, Texas
RAY Day Homes
Rising Star
Western Mattress CO
San Angelo
Panhsas
ROE
Featuring
Core Bros
Jack Sandifer
Lester Kilburn
Ave
Brownwood
H. J. Rachels
Fiton McCullough
Tarleton State College
Homer Norwood
Mixe Sullivan
Asa Na A
Doris’ Beauty
Doris Wilson
N. Cole St
J. F. Hallmark
Hampton
Cactus Inn
Central Ave
Stephenville Savings & Loan Association
Stephenville, Texas
Wm. A. Hill
North Houston
Arthur Gibs
Ine
Doan
NeLson
East Walcott AV
MR. and
Mrs. Earl Nelson
Blackwood Clinic & Hospital
Post Office
W. D. Blackwood, D.O
R. D. McCorkle, D.O
R.R. Com. Bates
Carnes Trucking Co
James Slider
Optometrist
Comanche Higginbotmann
HOPE
William T. Calhoun
Houston St
Dead Animal Service
Free
Garry Hope
ted—_e
Bill Williams
Prop
Ladora
Beauty Shop
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