Comanche Lions Honor CHS Grid Squad With Banquet
Comanche High School awarded the 1945 grid team with a Lions Club banquet in the new lunch room. The event featured a film of the Indian-De Leon game, musical solos, and speeches by Dr. Montgomery and former Indian stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lions
CHS
Comanche
Comanche High School
Grid
Lions Club
Lion
John D. Waring, Jr
Charles Marshall
Karl Shock
Charles Wetzel
Carl Brumbelow
Dr. Montgomery
TCU
John Dyer
Milton Stephens
Lewis “Pug” MccMillan
Dyer
Joe Clayte Carnes
Scratch” Edwards
Ears” Coker
Mrs Mary Bray Dies at 80 in Comanche Area
Mrs. Mary Bray 80, mother of Mrs A E Daniel of Comanche and Mrs Edd Duke of Gustine, died December 7 in an Austin hospital after six months of illness. Funeral held December 8 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Scott officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Born April 15, 1865 in Burnet County, she married S S Bray, who died at Coleman about 20 years ago. The Bray family lived in Brown County for 35 years, later in Comanche with her daughter. Surviving daughters include Mrs. Daniel, Mrs. Alice O Donnell of California, and a brother D B Belvin of Marble Falls. She was a Baptist church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bray
A. E. Daniel
Comanche
Edd Duke
Gustine
Austin Hospital
Bray
Comanche Funeral Home
Walter Scott
Oakwood Cemetery
Mary Belvins
Burnet County
Jim
Mary E. Belvins
Nathaniel Lackey
Burnet
5. S. Bray
Coleman
Brown County
Daniel
Buxe
Alice O'Donnell
California
D. B. Belvin
Marble Falls
The
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
County Club Holds Christmas Party
The Comanche County Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual Christmas party Saturday December 8 at 2 30 in the district court room. A Christmas program and gift exchange followed, with refreshments served to a long list of guests from Harmony Robinson Springs Sidney Soda Springs Oliver Springs Robinson Springs Sidney Soda Springs White Point and Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
District Court Room
Harmony
Robinson Springs
Sidney
Soda Springs
C. F. Douglas
Lois Robertson
E. O. Teague
Beattie
O. B. Phillips
C. C. Thomas
Jersey and Guernsey Cattle Origins in the Channel Islands
The article notes that Jersey and Guernsey cattle were originally bred on the islands of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Guernsey
Gurnesey
English Channel
Methodists To Raise Funds For Children Home
Members of the First Methodist Church of Comanche will donate to the Methodist Home for Children at Waco next Sunday as announced by Rev. J W Whitefield. He urges all Methodists and friends to participate and to mail checks if they cannot attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Comanche
Methodist Home For Children
Waco
J. WW. Whitefield
Whitefield
Troy Marshall
City Council Bans Firework Sales and Shooting
Comanche City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale and shooting of fireworks within city limits. The full text is published elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Pvt Wayland On 10 Day Furlough To Visit Family
Pvt. Elmon M. Wayland, on a 10 day furlough, is visiting his wife and two children in Comanche. He plans to visit his parents Mr and Mrs V C Wayland in Hobbs New Mexico before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Elmon M. Wayland
Comanche
V. C. Wayland
Hobbs
New Mexico
Seven Local Men Enlist in Army for Regular Service
A U S Army Recruiting Office release lists seven Brownwood area men sent to Dallas for enlistment and reenlistment in the Regular Army. Charles C Honen reenlisted for three years with the Army Air Forces, gaining benefits and keeping sergeant rank. other enlistees include A L Teague Jr Melton D Beck Irwin L Ward Aubrey Joe Carlisle Orval D Southall and Harry S Rucker with enlistments ranging from eighteen months to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Recruiting Office
East Baker
Brownwood
Army Air Forces
Honea
A. L. Teague Jr
Regular Army
Melton D. Beck
Route 2
May
Irwin L. Ward
Rt. 1
Sidney
Army
Aubrey Joe Carlisle
Zephyr
Orval D. Southall
Rt. 3
de Leon
Harry S. Rucker
Rt. 2
Chaplain J W Mason Invited To Local Baptist Pastorate
Chaplain J W Mason of McCloskey General Hospital Temple who served in the European Theater of Operations was invited by unanimous vote to become pastor of the First Baptist Church here. He preached two sermons here two weeks ago and spoke at Snyder last Sunday. It was unclear if he will accept as calls from other churches continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mason
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
First Baptist Church
Mason
Snyder
Lester Family Attends Housewarming in Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Lester and children Helen and James spent the weekend in Fort Worth visiting Mr and Mrs Tommie Lester and attending the housewarming at their new home 2112 Columbus St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Lester
Helen
James
Fort Wort
Tommie Lester
Columbus St
Tarleton Offers High School Path for Veterans in Texas
Dean E J Howell of John Tarleton College Stephenville states Tarleton is the only Texas state college offering high school coursework alongside standard college programs. Veterans without a high school diploma may enroll, and many have begun refresher studies to qualify for college. The next semester starts January 28 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarleton
Texas
E. J. Howell
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Texas A. & M. College
Ration Office Moves to Courthouse With Few Staff
The local War Price and Rationing Board now operates from the courthouse joining the Selective Service Office. Only one clerk remains, with Mrs. Bobbie Rollins in charge, after rationing personnel were cut and tires and sugar remained presumed rationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Rollins
First National Bank
Selective Service Board
Ensign Arthur Receives Broken Leg At Naval Base
Ensign John Manning Arthur son of Mr and Mrs J H Arthur of Comanche stationed at Puget Sound Bremerton Washington suffered a broken leg after slipping on ice near his car following an officers party The bone was broken just above the ankle He is reported to be doing nicely at a Naval Hospital where he is receiving treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manning Arthur
J. H Arthur
Comanche
Naval Base
Puget Sound
Bremerton
Washington
Ensign Arthur
Naval Hospital
Miss McPherson Weds Joe Hyde in Comanche Home Ceremony
Irma McPherson daughter of Basil and Mrs McPherson of Comanche married Joe Hyde son of Mr and Mrs W W Hyde of Knox City in a double ring ceremony read by R C Ledbetter at the bride’s sister’s home. The wedding featured winter fern Christmas tree and a diminutive angel with guests including Mrs Wilmott T Smith. The couple will live in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma McPherson
Basil McPherson
Comanche
Joe Hyde
W.W. W. Hyde
Knox City
Wilmott T. Smith
R. C. Ledbetter
Church of Christ
Lee Camppel
Hyde
Comanche High School
Durham’s College
Kfjz Broadcasting
Texas Peanut Company of
Hammack
M. ‘Shorty) Spivey
Ronny
W S C S Christmas Party Planned at Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will hold its annual Christmas party in the parlor of the Methodist Church on Monday December 17 at 3 p.m. The program includes songs by Young People's Department, a devotional, a reading, piano solo, and other numbers. Inactive members will be honored guests. regular members should bring a gift for the tree exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Young People’s Department
Marie Marshall
J. H. Martin
Nobia Dunn
Mallar
Frank Welch Visits Comanche During Weekend
Dublin resident Frank Welch spent the weekend in Comanche as a visitor, stopping at local sites and meeting residents. He traveled by motor vehicle and returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Welch
Dublin
Comanche
Blair and Brown Take Over Allis-Chalmers Store
J A Blair who ran the shop division and Doyle Brown have purchased the entire Allis-Chalmers business. They now operate from the Allis-Chalmers Building on Fort Worth Highway. Blair is an experienced mechanic from Lubbock and Brown, son of Mrs. Paul Brewer, has run a local peanut threshing operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Blair
Allis-Chalmers
Bob Cox
Mr. Cox
Doyle Brown
Fort Worth
Messrs
Blair
Brown
Mr. Blair
Lubbock
Paul Brewer
Entries Sought for Comanche County Horse Show
Co. M. Albin president of the Comanche County Livestock Association invites interested parties to leave details on horse type and entry numbers with Sutton Dudley at Sutton Dudley Drugs for a potential horse show linked to the livestock event. The show depends on sufficient entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Albin
Comanche County Livestock Association
Sutton Dudley
Beatrice Croker 14 Dies After Brief Illness
Beatrice Ruth Croker a Comanche High School freshman died December 9 at home after a brief illness from diabetes. Funeral services were held December 10 at the Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Sterling Isham and interment at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born November 3, 1931 and is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Croker and two sisters Nancy Lee and Charlotte Croker. Her mother Ruth Milton is the former daughter of the late Rev. J. E. Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Ruth Croker
A. M. Croker
Board Church
Comanche High School
Comanche Funeral Home
Sterling Isham
Oakwood Cemetery
Beatrice Ruth
Ruth Milton
J. E. Milton
Nancy Lee
Charlotte Croker
Roy Dabney Receives Honorable Discharge
Roy Dabney former Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector has received an honorable discharge from the Army after 26 months in the glider corps in the European Theater of Operations. He rejoined his wife Miss Daviddie Boyd who served as clerk in the tax office during his absence. his parents live near the Comanche- Brown county line on Blanket Route A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dabney
Army
Daviddie Boyd
A L Thomas Dies Here December 6
A L Thomas, 67, retired farmer, died December 6 at the B Y Webb home in Comanche where he had been boarding. He had been ill four days. Funeral services and interment were at De Leon with Rev Holden officiating. He was a longtime resident of the Suez community and unmarried. He is survived by two brothers, Henry and R C Thomas of De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Thomas
B. Y. Webb
Comanche
de Leon
Holden
Thomas
Suez
Henry
R. C. Thomas
New Pastor Appointed for Brownwood Episcopal Church
Rev. Richard A. Hays named pastor of the Episcopal Church in Brownwood to replace Stanley Jeffreys. He will also lead St. Matthew's Episcopal Church of Comanche and preach next Sunday at 7 p.m. Plans aim to hold Sunday evening services at the local church regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Hays
Episcopal Church
Brownwood
Stanley Jeffreys
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church of
Comanche
Camp Elected Band Director for Comanche High
Camp M T was chosen as band director at Comanche High School. He served 39 months in the Army with nine months overseas after returning from Europe. The high school band will also function as a city band funded by local business men. Aims include a credible fall debut and expanded band and choral work next semester. The Chief will run Santa letters and Christmas ads next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Camp
Comanche High School
Mr. Camp
Army
Littlefield
Floydada
Oklahoma
Northwestern State College
Alva
University of Colorado
Texas Tech
University Conservatory of Chicago
Ill
Comanche
Camp
Pfc Roy Rains Returns Home From ETO Service
Pfc Roy Rains son of Mr and Mrs Roy Rains Sr Comanche returned home after twenty two months with American armed forces in Europe. He served in the 78th Infantry Division with five battle stars and was stationed in Scotland France Belgium Luxembourg Holland and Germany. He plans to pursue further education under the G I Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rains
Comanche
Pfc
Rains
78Th Infantry Division
Sceland
Scotland
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Holland
Germany
Brothers Reunite After Overseas Service on Train
Two Lawson brothers Gerald and B F P Lawson, amid Lamkin farm life, meet after service overseas. Neither knew the other’s location, the chance meeting occurred on a New York bound train home. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Bennet Lawson of Lamkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
B. F P. Lawson
Lamkin
New York
Bennet Lawson
Dennis Hughes Returns Home from Navy Duty in Pacific
A telegram from Comanche native Dennis O Dair Hughes says he has landed in San Francisco and will be home soon. He served two years in the Navy with 18 months overseas including time in the Philippines and six months at Admiralty Islands before awaiting discharge to rejoin his wife Aline and children Patsy Ann and Travis in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis O’dair Hughes
Comanche
San Francisco
Richard Mohon Returns with Father at Mohon’s Store
Richard Mohon, recently discharged flight officer of the US Army Air Corps, has received an honorable discharge and is now at Mohon’s Store with his father J. A. Mohon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mohon
Army Air Corps
J. A. Mohon
Mohon
Presbyterians Urge Clothing Drive for Europe and Asia
The War Relief Committee requests clothing for men women and children bedding shoes and warm socks for destitute Europe Korea Philippines Thailand to ease winter suffering. Shoes must be good and clothes clean. Presbyterian women will pack and ship promptly bringing items to the church Sunday or Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Relief Committee
Church Committee On Overseas Relief and Reconstruction
Europe
Korea
Philippines
Thailand
John Nicholson Opens Law Office
John T. Nicholson, formerly of Rosenburg and Houston, has opened a law office in the Comanche National Bank Building after receiving an honorable discharge from five years of Army service as a first lieutenant in Field Artillery. He studied at Rice Institute and the University of Texas, earned a law degree from South Texas School of Law, and will practice alongside Oscar Callaway while maintaining a separate practice. He previously served as an attorney for Gulf Oil Company in Houston before enlisting in October 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Nicholson
Rosenburg
Houston
Armed Services
Comanche National Bank
Mr. Nicholson
South Texas School of Law
Rice Institute
University of Texas
Army
Nicholson
Oscar Callaway
Gulf Oil Company
Armed Forces
Hospital births noted for local residents in December
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hall welcomed a baby girl at the local hospital on December 6. Pvt. and Mrs. J. H. Cheatham announced a baby girl born December 5. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Chappell welcomed a baby boy at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hall
J. H. Cheatham
R. O. Chappell
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J. C. Helm, Jr
County Club
Annie Lucy Lane
County Home
Baptist
Arthur
M. E. Moore
Bowen Trailways
Continental Trailways
Miss McPherson
Mr. Hyde
Mrs. Hyde
W.S.C.S
W.S.C.S. Reporter
Blair and Brown
Supt
Virgil Chaffin
Roy
ETO
Dennis Hughes
Pacific
W. Bristow Gray
John Nicholson
Hospital News
New Majestic Theatre
Roy Rogers
Gabby Hayes
Robert Young
Lloyd Nolan
Signe Hasso
Lynne — Roberts
Adele Mara
Greer ‘ Garson
Gregory
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