County Cage Tourney For All Girls and B School Boys Here Next Week
The Comanche County girls cage tournament and District Class B boys tourney run Feb 12 to 14 at Comanche High School gym. Games start Thursday at 5 pm, Friday 6 pm, finals Saturday 7 pm. Girls teams: Comanche De Leon Gustine Proctor Beattie Sidney Comyn. Class B boys: Duster Gustine Proctor Beattie Sidney Comyn.
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Comanche County
Comanche High School
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Proctor
Beattie
Sidney
Comyn
Duster
County Teachers Banquet Held at De Leon
The Comanche County Teachers Annual Banquet was held at the Travelers Hotel in De Leon Monday night February 2 with about 80 teachers and guests. Mrs J W Trapp president of Daniel Baker College gave the principal address, discussing postwar Europe and noting England Belgium and Switzerland were rebuilding and optimistic about crops and holidays.
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Comanche County
Travelers Hotel
de Leon
Shakespearean Club of
Tunstall
de Leon High School
J. W. Trapp
Daniel Baker College
Clyde Latham
The
Trapp
England
Belgium
Holland
France
Italy
Switzerland
Everett Colburn Praises Allen Cedar Shop Work
Everett E. Colburn manager of Lightning Co praises the Allen Cedar Shop for fine cedar work and cabinets delivered to the Dublin ranch. The note appears in an Allen Cedar Shop advertisement. Roland Miller joins the shop focusing on inlay work.
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Everett E. Colburn
Allen Cedar Shop
J. D. Allen
Gustine
Comanche County
Lightning Co Oc
Dublin Ranch
Mr. Colborn
Allen
Roland Miller
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs T J Williams
The Comanche Garden Club opens its Golden Gateway to welcome home charter member Mrs T J Williams. Her garden blossoms brought joy to friends and church. The club offers sincere condolences to her family.
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The
Comanche Garden Club
Meissner Birth Announced in Eggton
Mr and Mrs Theo Meissner announce the birth of a son named Truman Lee on Monday February 1 in Eggton. He weighs 15 ounces at birth and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Truman, formerly of Comanche.
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Truman Lee
Theo Meissner
Eggton
Pound
Man Lee
Truman
Comanche
Texas Bible Recital to Be Held at Brownwood
Announcement from Pastor Johnson of First Baptist Church states a Texas Bible Can event will be held at Howard College Brownwood in February 1618. Program details appear in this week’s issue of The.
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Howard Lege
Brownwood
Johnson
St Baptist. Church
Oil Test Near Gorman Revives Ranger Lime Area
Comanche County resumes Ranger lime drilling two miles east of Gorman with the R. W. McKissick et al No. 1 R. L. West moreland as the first outpost. A second offset is planned within days by Skelly Oil Co as the field expands with cable tool drilling to 3 500 feet.
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Comanche County
Ranger
Gorman
R. W. McKissick Et
Skelly Oil Company
Mrs. Hindman, Former Comanchean, Dies in Midland
Mrs. Fannie Hindman 52 formerly of Comanche died in Midland after an eight year illness. Funeral services were held January 26 at Ellis Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Jones and Rev. Teaff officiating. She was born in Erath County daughter of Bob and Sidney Steward and survived by several brothers and sisters.
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Fannie Hindman
Comanche
Western Clinic
Midland
Will Cox
George Steward
J. D. Jackson
Charlie Steward
Iascia
Will Steward
Earl Nichols
Addie Howell
Luther Steward
E. BR. Steward
Q. E. Dingler
Stephenville
W S C Meeting Held Monday Afternoon
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday February 9 for a second lesson on Great Prayers of the Bible led by Mrs Thate. Mrs E Arthur gave devotional Power in Prayer and Mrs Whitton led Prayers of the Prophets and Kings with twenty members and guest soloist Miss Bettye Lou Payne in attendance.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Thate
E. Arthur
Lee
Camp
Carpenter
Seaman J L Horton Aboard Destroyer in Task Force 38
J L Horton seaman second class USN son of G Loyd Horton Comanche serving aboard destroyer USS Keppler in Task Force 38 which has departed Pearl Harbor for Sydney Australia on a nine week Western Pacific cruise Other ports on the itinerary include Hong Kong Tsingtao China Yokosuka Japan and Guam Task Force 38 commanded by Rear Admiral H M Martin USN also comprises carrier USS Valley Forge destroyers USS Thomas Wood and Lane and fleet tanker USS Mispillion.
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J. L. Horton
USN
G. Loyd Horton
Comanche
Uss Keppler
Task Force 38
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Sydney
Australia
Pacific
Hong Kong
Tsingtao
China
Yokosuka
Japan
Guam
M. I
H. M. Martin
Valley Forge
Thomas, Wood
Lane
Mispillion
Higginbothams Open House Draws Hundreds and Visitors
The Higginbotham Lumber Yard opened Saturday with over fifteen hundred attendees. The brick and glass building showcased décor and 900 pot plants for registering ladies while out of town guests from multiple firms joined locals. Prizes from J B Paint Company Ideal Company Sherwin Williams and Lone Star Cement were awarded along with refreshments and flowers from well-wishers.
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Higginbotham Lumber Yard
A. L. Lain
Johns Manville Sales Corporation
Houston
Rob Roberson
J. W Mayton
Frank Matthews
Texas Sash and Door
Fort Worth
J. L. Crow
G. F. Bunnell
Sherwin Williams Co
Dallas
Bob Gannon
United States Gypsum Co
Shorty Smith
Tom Cullen
Ruberoid Co
Hob Fowler
Jack Williams
J-B Paint Co
Rocky Rothrock
Bill Hudson
Wm. Cameron Wholesale Company
Abilene
R. L. Perkins Jr
Lone Star Cement Company
Bill Mainer
Universal Atlas Cement Company
Brownwood
Paul Richardson
Homer Huggins
Frank Starks
Gorman
Julius Underwood
Frank Smith
Stephenville
T. R. Moore
Dublin
Royal Webb
Joe Kennedy
de Leon
Leland Hood
Jones-Blair Paint Company
Ideal Company
Sherwin Williams Company
Bill Clemons
A. W. Wilhelm
Nellie Lancaster
Ideal Medicine Cabinet
Jewel Haynes
W. A. Land
Gallon JB
Ollie Johnson
Necroes Down Local All-Stars in Lions Club Exhibition
The Brownwood Negro All-Stars defeated the local All-Stars 46 to 32 in a crowd pleasing exhibition held Saturday night. The visitors showcased slick ball handling and plan a return game in about two weeks with a stronger squad including four Brazilian Howard Payne College students. In early actions, the Comanchees beat Beattie girls 18 to 0, and Beattie boys routed Comanche boys 27 to 7.
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Brownwood Negro All-Stars
Lions Club
Benny
Howard Payne College
Sermons Set For Gustine Baptist Church
Rev. A. A. Davis of First Baptist Church of Baird will deliver a series of sermons February 16 to 22 at Gustine First Baptist. He is described as a prominent evangelistic preacher and will speak on Church History and the Trail of Blood. Rev. Followell invites all to worship and receive a blessing.
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A. A. Davis
First Baptist Church
Baird
Gustine
Davis
Rev. Followell
Gustine Church
Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention at White Point
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention will be held at White Point Friday night February 6, according to president Bill Elliott. All singers and lovers of music are urged to be present.
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Comanche County
Carnes Motor Co Announces The Adventures of Christopher Wells Show
Carnes Motor Co highlights a new radio program The Adventures of Christopher Wells sponsored by De Soto Plymouth Dealers of America. The CBS network mood program will air Tuesdays at 8 30 p m on KRLD, moved from Sundays. Les Damon stars as Wells with Vicki Vola as his secretary.
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Christopher Wells
de Soto-Plymouth Dealers of America
KRLD
Carnes Motor Company
Loca de Soto-Plymouth Dealer
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Ralph Carnes
Wells
Les Damon
Vicki Vola
Service Drug Store Offers New Maytag Washing Plan
Clesence Huett owner of Service Drug Store advertises a Maytag washing machine service and sales plan. A home weekly visit, no rent, 60 cent delivery and pickup charge, half price with a neighbor. Limited to homes within two miles of courthouse. Call to reserve a date.
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Service Drug Store
Clesence Huett
Service
Lions to Entertain Football Sound Night at Veterans Building
Comanche Lions Club invites Comanche High School football and basketball boys to its regular meeting on Tuesday February 13 at the Veterans Building. Dr. Montgomery VP of Texas Christian University will speak and bring the TCU SMU football film. Membership reached about 175, with more than thirty new members enlisted in January. Program chairman Castle Ellis promises an outstanding program and barbecue chicken with trimmings served by Bill Dudney and his crew after weather delays.
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Comanche Lions Club
Veterans Building
Montgomery
Texas Christian University
Tcu-Smu
Lion
J. C. Helm Jr
Helm
Castle Ellis
Bill. Dudney
Victory Baptist Church Bulletin Schedule
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at 3:00 p.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Visitation
Comanche P.T.A. to Meet Wednesday
The Comanche P.T.A. will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday February 11 all members are urged to attend A special executive meeting with Mr. Brown will be held at 245 PM prior to the regular gathering
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Comanche P.T.A
Brown
Farmers Meet at Gustine High School Auditorium
Comanche County Farm Bureau invites all Austine trade farmers to a meeting at Gustine High School on Thursday Feb 12 at 7 30 p m. State Representative W E Heatly and Sam Haynes of the National Cotton Council speak on farm organization and related legislation. The Bureau also runs a rodent control program with trained workers using 1080 poison at $2 per farm, with directors collecting payment beforehand.
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Comanche County Farm Bureau
Gustine
W. E. Heatly
Sam Haynes
National Cotton Council
Haynes
Heatly
Ym Bureau
Austin
Farm Bureau
Elmer Joiner
Harry Huddleston
Lowell Pittman
Alvis Kimmell
W. C. McCluskey
de Leon
Fount Woods
Albert Miller
A. A. Lam
Derril Caraway
P. A. Pettit
Comanche
A. N. Boyd
Cliff Pettit
Robert Allen
J. W. Stewart
Sid Walker
Sidney
Wayne Boyd
Sam Gilbreath
Proctor
Barret Named Director of Texas Hereford Association
W B Barret, local ragman, was elected director of the Texas Hereford Association at the state meeting in Fort Worth last week. The honor reflects his ability and success as a Hereford breeder.
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W. B. Barret
Texas Hereford Association
Fort Worth
Barrett
Comanche Grammar School Honor Roll Released
The Comanche Grammar School announces its honor roll by grade. Grade 5 lists many A and p students including David Beene and Nancy Pinson. Grade 6 includes Nancy Lu Croker and Tom Cunningham with BR recipients. Grade 7 features Sue Barret and Pat Baxter among others. Grade 8 lists Jerry Tom Beene and Janelle Burnett in A and B divisions.
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Comanche Grammar School
Robbie R. Burdette
David Beene
Johnny Brooks
Kyle Cagle
Marjorie House
Marcus Johnson
Darlene Loudermilk
Jo Ann McCullough
Gayle McNutt
Larry Pierson
Nancy Pinson
Herbert Roberson
Jene Ann Stanton
Donald Steele
Jo Wayne Walker
Patsy Wilhelm
Joe Amos
Billy Paul Carpenter
Charlie Conner
Bobby Jo Flinchum
Glenda Gore
Carol Griffee
Carl Hall
Kenneth Howell
Theda London
Charlene Matthews
Lou Ann McAkley
Nancy Lu Croker
Tom
Tom Cunningham
Chan Edmondson
Glen Ellis
Ottis Fagan
Jo Nell Ta Taylor
Janice Vaught
J. E. Payne
Margaret Slider
Henriet Watson
Robert Willis
Pricilla Beck
Joan Chaney
Sherman Chappel
Maxine Cox
Weldon Hicks
Sue Hoff
Janice McCasland
Marie Merritt
Carlene Norris
Kenneth Ramsey
Jan Rogers
G. W. Smoot
Jerry Stark
Elvis Warren
Sue Barret
Pat Baxter
Richard Bean
Lloyd Biggs
Felton Brooks
Joan Arpenter
Frances Dean
Janis Gresham
Jene Hatchett
Ybara Hughes
Bessie Mae Jabs m
Cynthia Keeler
Onald Atthens
Victor Meyers
Mina Pearl Bjorn
Dale Carmichael
Ross Clayton
Jerry Don Gregory
Laveta Griffith
William Hilliard
Paul Hodges
Shirley Isham
Sue Keating
John Keeter
Diane McGlothlin
Treva McGuire
Janice Patton
Bobby Radford
Shirley Russell
Nelda Smith
Norma Spivey
Mrs land ill at daughter’s home
Mrs Mary Land is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs Harvey Johnson.
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Mary Land
Harvey Johnson
Record Number of Poll Tax Receipts Issued in County
Record number of 4345 poll tax receipts issued in the county points to a high voter turnout with a total possible vote of 6000. Ira C. Nichols announces the Comanche Auction Company will reopen its sales barn after last year’s fire, aiming for stronger sales and welcoming old and new customers.
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Ira Nichols
Comanche Auction Company
Ira C. Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Story of Agriculture shown at Old Majestic Theatre
Farmers and families invited to a color film event, Saga of the Soil, at the Old Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night February 10. Starling Bros Yantis organize a varied program with additional color farm films and attendance prizes including a Presto Cooker.
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Old Majestic Theatre
Starling Bros. Yantis
Minneapol - Moline
Minneapolis- Moline Power Implement Company
Europe
Africa
Near East
Messrs
Starling
Yantis
Record poll tax receipts boost Comanche County voting strength
Comanche County issued 4305 poll tax receipts by February 1, surpassing expectations and setting a new payment record. Tax Assessor-Collector J. E. Lightfoot notes the rise could lift county voting power to at least 6000, aided by exemptions for overs and riders ahead of the 1948 elections.
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Comanche County
J. E. Lightfoot
Denny Seeks Public Weigher Post in Precinct 1
C F Denny announces for Public Weigher of Precinct 1 subject to Democratic primaries. He and his late father BE E Denny served as Comanche public weigher for 33 years. He recalls cotton weighing as the main work and receipts once topped 10 000 bales. last year none were weighed.
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C. F. Denny
Comanche
Dublin P T A Forum Focuses on Teachers in Community
Dublin P T A sponsors a Friday night forum The program titled The Significance of Teachers in the Community is by the Gamma Zeta chapter of Kappa Gamma and features a Dublin choir musical interlude A John Tarleton College student will appear Panelists include Robert Eaton Comanche Mrs J W Wisdom Stephenville C D Wooten De Leon and Mrs E B Dillon Goldthwaite All teachers and P T A members urged to attend.
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The
Dublin P.T.A
Dublin
Gamma Zeta
Kappa Gamma
Dublin Choir
John Tarleton College
Robert Eaton
Comanche
J. W. Wisdom
Stephenville
C. D. Wooten
de Leon
Plantum Season Festivities Planned by Comanche Tribe
The Comanche tribe announces Moons of Big Thaw as Plantum Season with official plans for celebrations. Chief Cloudburst Over Lake Banes leads the event on the reservation, inviting all braves, squaws, and papooses to read and participate.
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Hoffman Tradum Post
Big
Butler Family Relocates to Odessa Home
Mr and Mrs Eldon Butler and their son Lanny have moved to Odessa to establish residence and make it their home.
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Mrs. Eldon Butler
Lanny
Odessa
Morton Chapel Church Dedication Postponed
The Morton Chapel Methodist Church dedication services, set for next Sunday, are postponed indefinitely due to community illness. Rev. R. L. Bowman Kasvor announced the delay. Mrs Emma Butler visited Monday with Mrs Hugh Coan.
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Morton Chapel
Morton Chapel Methodist Church
R. L. Bowman Kasvor
Emma Butler
Hugh Coan
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W.S.C
Monay
U.S
Higpinbothams Open House
Quartette
White Point
Carnes Motor Co
Lions
Victory Baptist Church Bulletin
A. M. Stone
Lai
Hezzie Dean
Texas Hereford Ass
Jerry Tom Beene
Janelle Burnett
Raye Belle Causey
Louise Phifer
Jack Vaught
Nellie York
Sammie Duke
Jimmy Lockridge
Billy Murphree
Katherine Norris
Adelle Taylor
Mary Lynn Willis
Sarah Willis
O. C. Fisher
Coleman
United States Budget Bureau
Congress
Leon
Eastland
T. R. Atwoon
Eastland High School
T. R. Atwood
John Tarleton
Dublin Manufacturing Company
Denny
P.T.A
District Forum
Sel Hoffman
PRI
SAT
Eddie Dean
Roscoe Ates
Shadow Valley
Robert Cummings
Brian Donlevy
Heaven Only
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Robert Lowry
Hillary Brooke
Big Town
Esther Williams
Johnny Johnston
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