Births and Deaths in Comanche County Courthouse News
Births Julie Dianne Jeschke daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gardine Jeschke born Dec. 15 at Blackwood Mims Hospital Comanche attended by Dr. W D Blackwood. Deaths include Meredith Walton Helm 79 of Comanche died Dec. 6 with burial Dec. 7 at Taylor's Chapel Cemetery born Dec. 5 in Dublin. Walter Wagnon 68 of Fresno California died Dec. 5 buried Dec. 8 at Oakwood Cemetery. Justice of the Peace court fines. marriage licenses and licenses issued. district court actions include several divorces and custody rulings. deeds and vehicle registrations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardine Jeschke
Rt. 1
Indian Gap
Julie Dianne
Blackwood-Mims Hospital
Comanche
W. D. Black
Meredith Walton Helm
Taylor's Chapel
Dublin
Jim C. Helm
Roanna M. Caraway Helm
Comanche County
Lillie Maud Helm
Walter Wagnon
Norvis Drive
Fresno
California
Rt. 4
Oakwood
Bert B. Wagnon
Ss. Army
Justice Peace Court
Pet
Geraldine M. Shirley
Durant
Okla
Ollie Loudermilk
Sarah Frazier
Tildon P. McFerrin
Church of Christ
Herman Jerry Solomon
Houston St
de Leon
Moody Smith
Thomas Simon Ferguson
Iredell
Nola Mae Hoisington
B. F. Jones
Cecil Dale Fisher
Howard Payne College
Polly Ann Crawford
W. G. Self
William Raymond Furman, Jr
Lucy Antoinette Evridge
Joseph Robert Pallizzie
Brownwood
Jo Ann Sliger
Robate Court
Blanche M. Morgan
Rt. 3
John Hardy Morgan
Comanche Jaycees Seek Nominations for Outstanding Farmer
Comanche County public nominations for the 1959 Outstanding Young Farmer are invited from county residents aged 21 to 35 who derive at least two thirds of their income from farming or ranching. Nomination deadline is January 10, 1960, with committee chairs named by Jaycee President Albert Brannan.
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Angus Dickson, Jr
Comanche County
Comanche Jaycees
Albert Brannan
Jaycee
Brannan
Damon Power
Dale Nowlin
Roy Brannan, Jr
Ben Sudderth
Jaycees
City Council Happenings and Decisions in December Session
Mayor John Hall and councilmen met in regular session to hire a policeman, accept Clemons Motors bid for a pickup, and appoint Euell Preston as a patrol officer. A 24 hour presence was planned for city limits and nightly business checks. Minutes note Highway 36 improvement provisions and Lake Comanche lease renewal for 1960 along with parking and traffic ticket receipts.
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John Hall
Bill Gore
Wm. T. Calhoun
Chester McKindie
Jack Flippo
Adolph Proffitt
Hall
Clemons Motors
Euell Preston
Calhoun
Water Board
Dublin
State Highway Commission
Comanche
Lake Comanche
Antonio Hidrogo
Two Initiated Into Honorary HPC Fraternity
Mrs Theron McKenzie of Comanche and Mrs Karma Sue Waldrop of Sidney were initiated into Theta Pi honorary education society at Howard Payne College. The formal tea in Veda Hodge Hall marked the event. McKenzie is a 1937 Comanche High grad, Waldrop a 1947 Waco High grad.
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Brownwood
Texas
Theron
Ruby) McKenzie
Comanche
Robert
Karma Sue) Waldrop
Sidney
Theta Py
Howard Payne College
Veda Hodge Hall
HPC
McKenzie
C. W. Williams
Hamilton
Comanche High School
Waldrop
Santa Request From Lionor and Juanita Zarate
A single letter from Lionor and Juanita Zarate asks Santa for a big doll and matching doll dresses, thanking him in advance.
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Santa
Lionor
Juanita Zarate
Six-Man All-District Team Chosen in 9-B
District 9-B coaches select twelve players for the six-man all-district team. Pottsville Bobcats, coached by Bill Carpenter, are district and bi-district champions. Name selections include Pottsville Edward Zschiesche Larry Kopp Robert Marwitz Gustine Billy Belcher Jimmy Northcutt Sidney Johnny Crim Larry Pinkard Priddy Lewis Ivy Robert Tiemann Ajuslin Tommy Shelton Billy Mackay Star Mack Kincheloe.
Christmas Tree Traditions in Czechoslovakia
In Czechoslovakia the Christmas tree is the holiday center decorated with candles candies nuts and fruits. Families sing and dance around it until the New Year when children eat the goodies and the head of the household discards the tree.
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Czechoslovakia
Christosomo Bread Marks Greek Christmas Tradition
In Greece a traditional holiday bread called Christosomo or Bread of Christ is prepared with a hand print on its surface. The mark is said to symbolize the birth of Christ and blessing of the household.
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Greece
Christ
Amazing Grace and Bethlehem Night Song Fragment
A poetic fragment blends references to Amazing Grace with Christmas imagery from Bethlehem. It mentions scientists in space and a manger scene, singing angels, a bright star, and a Holy Night motif. The piece shifts between space probes and sacred nativity themes.
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Bethlehem
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Joseph J. Blakemore
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Vicki Andrews
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Gloria Reyna
Hobert Contreras
Earl Nelson
Merry Christmas
Mr. Peanut Farmer
Ness
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Deanut
M. Durham, JR
F. W. Prather
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Waring Insurance
Frances Waring
Joe Waring
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Spain
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