Historic marker in Comanche County notes local Civil War history
Walter Dixon commemorates Comanche County’s Civil War era on a granite marker near Proctor in Texas. The State Historical Survey notes this as part of a broader effort to place markers across Texas, with a goal of 5000 markers and brochures guiding visitors to county sites and cemeteries.
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Yirs Moore
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Tyler
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Comanche County
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Foods For The Holiday
Comanche County Home Demonstration Agent Judy Eming notes abundant December foods include pecans apples oranges frozen orange juice peas nut products like peanut butter, cabbage onions broccoli notors. Pecans feature in holiday dishes and pies while apples and oranges brighten menus with salads and desserts.
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Judy Eming
Comanche County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
George Simmons Suffering Heart Attack at Home
George Simmons suffered a heart attack at his home in Comanche Saturday and was taken to Comanche Hospital for treatment.
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George Simmons
Comanche
Comanche Hospital, Inc
Eightieth Birthday for R J Daniel at Fleming Home
R J Daniel 402 East Fleming was feted at an 80th birthday dinner with 45 relatives. Attendees included his four children and spouses Arnold Daniel Comanche Jerrold Daniel Comanche Richard Daniel Kennedale Jack Colcleasure Van Dyke brothers Harvey Lamkin Walter Hamilton Donald Anson sisters Cordia Wallace Anson Mae Wallace Dallas.
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R. J. Daniel
E. Fleming
Arnold Daniel
Jerrold Daniel
Comanche
Richard Daniel
Kennedale
Jack Colcleasure
van Dyke
Harvey
Lamkin
Walter
Hamilton
Donald
Anson
Cordia Wallace
Mae Wallace
Dallas
Foods Plentiful For The Holiday
Judy Fleming reports abundant holiday foods with turkey most economical in over 10 pound class and four to eight pound varieties priced higher. Canned salmon, pinks in short supply push prices, while Gulf shrimp endure Hurricane impact. Fresh vegetables rich including celery, potatoes, peppers, apples, and citrus rise in quality and volume as cranberries and nuts appear for winter celebrations.
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Judy Fleming
Gulf
Jonathans
York
DANGEROUS HOOKS DURING FISHING TRIP
After fishing many cane pole anglers dump hooked lines in the car exposing hooks. This practice can ruin upholstery and cause injuries. The article advises wrapping hooks in tin foil to guard others from harm.
CHS Library Club Meeting Recap
CHS Library Club met November 17 led by president Bonnie Day. Neila Cottrell opened with prayer, Brenda Whitworth led the pledge, and Sue Russell introduced speaker Mr. Troy Norris on the Librarian role in the American Heritage Program.
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CHS Library Club
Bonnie Day
Neila Cottrell
Brenda Whitworth
Sue Russell
Troy Norris
CHS
Norris
Don Walker
Marguerite Ross
High School Honor Roll Lists Seniors and Students by Class
Troy Norris announces the second six weeks honor roll. Seniors include Floyd Pra ther Travis Phifer Mike David son Lynn Brown Bonnie Day and others. Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen names follow in the standard listing.
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Troy Norris
Floyd
Buddy) Prather
Travis Phifer
Mike Davidson
Lynn Brown
Bonnie Day
Neila Cottrell
Jane Caraway
Jimmy Norris
Jane Robertson
Artie Merrell
Brenda Richards
David Hill
Nancy Hyatt
Debbie Carney
Rojean Davis
Thelma Chappell
Bette Cox
Faylene Isham
Ronny Colcleasure
MOVE THOSE DECOYS
Instructions describe how to rig decoys to look lifelike on water using hooks and strings from mud to a blind. A second tip urges bright clothing to reduce accidental hunting shots. A final note suggests saving cigarette filters to polish lures and cover hook tips.
White Point Quilting Club Thanksgiving Party
Members of the White Point Quilting Club held a Thanksgiving party at the club house on Tuesday evening. Family night featured games like Snap and Drop the Handkerchief, a turkey buffet, and fall flower centerpieces while Minister Clarence Bryant gave thanks. Additional attendees included Mrs Bryant and many members and their spouses.
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White Point Quilting Club
Bones
Clarence Bryant
Bryant
Mary Williams
Mary Jacobs
Bonnie Biggs
Carrie Eaton
Margie Reynolds
Bertha Gore Aslo
Ray Marlin
George Goosby
Fount Wood
Hillis de Witt
J. H. Arthur
Fred Clark
Naomi Ruth
Joe London
Verde Ferguson
Walter Dixon
Hansard Family Visits Relatives in Comanche During Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs Dallas Hansard and daughter Nedra of Cheyenne Wyoming spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs J M Caraway and other relatives in Comanche.
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Dallas Hansard
Nedra
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Comanche
J. M. Caraway
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