Valentine shopping guide from Comanche merchants
Local ads highlight Valentine gifts from Comanche shops including Cullagh-Jeans Smithers, Durham’s Pharmacy, T. Mays furniture and Dudney Hat cleaning. Offers feature candies by Pangburns Itman’s Kings and a free pie giveaway at City Bakery plus a Buick free checkup and a Spring Kitchen Cadet Sink deal.
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Valentine
Itman’s
Kings
Pangburns
Ernest ‘Lupin
Welry
Tupinying
Bill Dney
Higginbotham’s Lumber Comy
Youngstown
Comanche County court notices and life milestone records
Sheriff Boykin reports 1300 dollars in fines collected in County and Justice Court since January 1. District Clerk Kirkland notes 40 divorces granted and 17 suits dismissed in 1951. Marriages listed include Roy J. Andrews Genetha B. Smith January 26 and Orville F. Anderson Dee Marsh January 21. Births record Rebecca Louise Kruegar January 21 and Wayne Taylor January 28 in Blackwood Hospital. Obituaries list several residents: Clyde Grayson died in Korea. John F. McKelvey, Mary Ellen Greenwaldt, Laura Pair, Charles Cogburn, and others with burial details. Property transfers and motor vehicle registrations also noted.
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Kirkland
Roy Junior Andrews
Genetha Belle Smith
Rt. 3
Comanche
J. L. Woolsey
Orville Francis Anderson
Ave. B. Brownwood
Dee Marsh
Joe Serratt
Rehoboth Baptist Church
Brownwood
J. L. Robertson Jr
Bettie Miller
S. J. Isham
Carl Freda Kruegar
Indian Gap
Rebecca Louise
Blackwood Hospital
Elvin Jay Taylor
Wayne
Floyd Charles Wright
Rt. 1
Hamilton
Martha Ellen
Clyde Bernard Grayson
Korea
Gustine
Thomas Roy
Edna Angermann Grayson
Oakwood Cemetery
John Frank McKelvey
de Leon
Alexander City
Alabama
Joe McKelvey
Comanche County
Mary Ellen Greenwaldt
Dublin
Texas
A. J. Morton
Malvina Riker Morton
W. R. Greenwaldt
William Lonzo Winkles
Frath County
Charlie M. Winkles
Charline Harvey Winkles
Lucy Jane Winkles
Laura Isabell Pair
Victor Cemetery
Sedwickville
Charles W. Cogburn
R. D. Price
Newteburn
Lidia Ann Cogburn
C. W. Cogburn
Indians Rally Past Eastland 61-56 in District Showdown
Comanche boys erased a 26-6 first quarter deficit to beat Eastland 61-56 and seize a half game lead in District 10AA. Lloyd Biggs scored 21 points as injuries and foul troubles limited other stars, while Eastland leads by late third but falters. The Comanche girls defeated Eastland 48-30 as both teams prepare for Friday’s Dublin twin bill.
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Comanche
Eastland Mavericks
Cisco
Eastland Gym
Indians
Eastland
Rodney Stephen
Mavericks
Moore
Biggs
Trail
Lloyd Biggs
Dalton Hicks
Billy Goforth
Spivey
Jimmy Lockridge
Goforth
Dublin Lions
Dublin
Ranger
Lions
Sun Drive-In Theatre Weekly Schedule Error
The Chief apologizes for incorrect last week Sun Drive-In Theatre schedule and any confusion caused to management and patrons.
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Sun Drive-In
Bosque County Clerk John R. Cowan Seeks Re Election
Clifton resident and Bosque County Clerk John R. Cowan announces his bid for reelection. He previously lived in Comanche and serves as county clerk.
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John R. Cowan
Clifton
Bosque County
Cowan
Comanche
Poll Tax Totals and Exemptions in Comanche County
Poll tax receipts issued total 4 053 in Comanche County before February 1. Exemption receipts awarded to residents turning 21 since January 1 total 67. Over 60s are not required to obtain exemptions, with an estimated 900 such voters, bringing total potential voters to about 5,000. Original 33 voting boxes reduced by Brysonville, Suez, and Indian Mountain, leaving boxes numbered 23, 28, and 30 missing.
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Comanche County
Edwin A. Sarto
Brysonville
Suez
Indian Mountain
Sidney FFA Chapter Wins Texa Community Prize
The Sidney FFA Chapter earns another award in the Texa Community Prize Program for a Tilting Table Jig Scroll Law. Presentation will be made to Dwane Lackey, president, Box 32 Sidney, with Carnes Brothers Trucking Company handling duties assisted by Burrus representative Fred Papworth.
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Texa
Sidney Ffa
Dwane Lackey
Sidney
Carnes Brothers Trucking Company
Fred Papworth
Burrus
Comanche Teams to Clash with Cross Plains Next Tuesday
Comanche High School boys and girls will meet Cross Plains boys and girls in non conference games at Cross Plains next Tuesday night.
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Comanche High School
Cross Plains
James Motor Co. Names New Dodge Plymouth Dealer in Comanche
James Motor Company of 216 N. Austin becomes Comanche Dodge Plymouth dealer with owner James Hoffpauir, formerly of Lake Charles Louisiana. Hoffpauir, a Southwestern University graduate and Army Reserve member, bought from Don Pierson and plans to expand the mechanical department and host an open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glyn White
Bertram
Southwestern
Hoffpauir
Comanche
Petsick
Hoffpauirs
Lions Club
Air Corps
Sidney PTA Meeting Set for February 12
The Sidney PTA schedules its regular monthly gathering on Tuesday February 12 1952 in the high school auditorium. Fifth and sixth grades will present a patriotic program. Support your school by attending PTA meetings.
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Sidney Pta
PTA
Large Crowd Expected At REA Meeting Friday
Comanche County Electric Cooperative schedules a special meeting at Comanche High School gym Friday at 10 a.m. Three directors will be elected for Places No 2 and 3 in Comanche and Place No 2 in Brown County. Directors Dewey Hames and others call for strong turnout. full program details are in this issue.
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Comanche County Electric Cooperative
Comanche High School
Comanche County
F. J. Woods
Walter Durham, Jr
W. D Chapman
B. Ray McCorkle
Brown County
A. N. Lancaster
Joe Weeden
Cisco
Dewey Hames
W. B. Hart
M. A. Richmond
L. C. Hensley
Ory J. Grigsby
House of David Cage Stars Here Thursday Night
Ham Hamilton leads the House of David basketball team to Comanche to face Coach Herman Moore's All-Stars in a colorful game. Ex-college stars from Comanche Dublin Brownwood and Stephenville join the All-Stars with B teams clashing earlier. Tickets 50 cents students 1.00 adults.
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House of David Cage
Ham Hamilton
House of David
Comanche
Herman
Moore
Dublin
Brownwood
Stephenville
CHS Athletic Association
Two More Candidates Enter Democratic Primary Race
Two candidates join the summer Democratic nominations Roy Little seeks County Treasurer again after previous terms and Otis Brazier runs for Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Brazier is a former Constable and long time bailiff in Comanche County The Hamilton High School building is deemed unsafe by the Hamilton News.
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Roy Little
Otis Brazier
Justice of Peace of
Comanche
Brazier
Justice of Peace
Grand Jury
Comanche County
Revival Underway At Jesus Name Pentecostal Church
Revival underway at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church located 603 S Houston St invites the public. Brother H W Davis from California delivers spiritual preaching as attendees are invited to enjoy God’s blessings.
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Jesus Name Pentecostal Church
S. Houston St
H. W. Davis
California
Lions Club to Hear Former Czech Secretary Tuesday Night
Comanche Lions meet at Comanche High School Lunch Room to hear Dr Edward Taborsky former Secretary to President Edward Benes of Czechoslovakia. A UT Austin professor and Charles University alumnus he spoke with Benes Roosevelt and Stalin and later served as envoy to Sweden.
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Lions Club
Edward Benes
Czechoslovakia
Comanche Lions
Comanche High School
Edward Taborsky
Czechoslovian
Taborsky
Austin
University of Texas
Charles University
Prague
England
Benes
F. D. Roosevelt
Stalin
Moscow
Molotov
Kremlin
Cechoslovakia
Sweden
University of Stockholm
Ohio State University
United States
Lion
District 10AA Basketball Standings
Comanche leads the 10AA race with a 5 1 record and 830 rating. Cisco trails by half a game with 4 1 and 800. Dublin 2 3 at .400, Eastland 1 4 at .200, Ranger 1 4 at .200. Girls standings show Comanche 6 0 at 1.000, Dublin 3 2 at .600, Ranger 2 6 at .600, Cisco 1 5 at .167, Eastland 1 5 at .167.
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Comanche Boys
Cisco Boys
Indians
Dublin
Ranger
Cisco
Eastland
Gustine and Priddy Reach Dist B Finals at Gustine
Gustine undefeated boys face the once defeated Priddy in the District B final at Gustine Saturday night. Gustine and Aleman girls were both undefeated midweek and scheduled to meet Thursday night in Gustine.
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Gustine
Priddy
Gustine-Aleman
Aleman
Moore's Grocery Damaged by Fire Damages Estimated at 4700 to 7000
Fire blamed on refrigeration equipment in the meat market department at Seth Moore Food Store caused about 4700 to 7000 dollars in damage last Saturday night. Firefighters from Comanche kept the blaze from spreading, with most loss confined to the rear including meat storage vaults cases and dairy equipment. Moore announces a special fire sale to clear smoke damaged stock and reopen with new stock soon. One loss was partially covered by insurance.
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Seth Moore
Comanche
Moore
Sadie Hawkins Day Planned at Comanche High
Comanche High School announces Sadie Hawkins Day with hillbilly and western costumes. Girls to extend courtesies to their dates at the basketball game Friday night and bring tickets for cold drinks. Three Class A teams De Leon Waco Kittens and Lake View San Angelo on schedule. Comanche beat De Leon and Waco Kittens last year but never faced Lakeview.
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Comanche High School
de Leon
Waco Kittens
Lake View of
San Angelo
Comanche
Lakeview
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Dan Cupid
Sugt
cCullagh-Jeans
Theii Rm
Anyburn
Durham
T. Mays
A&p
Roy Dutton
Atlantic and Pacific ‘Tea Company
Smith Motor Company
Buick
J. N. Isham
Sinclair
W. C. House
Sinc
John Jolink
C L. Huett
Courthouse News
Sheriff's Office
Boykin
Bobbie Doda
D. D. Reed Sr
Carrie
Joe Steele
Sonita
Son Evers
Curtis Powers
W. P. Robertson
City of de Leon
E. J. Valenta
E. C. Wilson
A. L. McDonald
Myrtle
Robert E. Adcock
Ester
James Farmer
R. V. Rambo
Studebaker
A. F. McNutt
J. B. Rauhut
Plymouth
Howard D. Perkins
Clyde C. Hodges
Chrysler
W. B. Cadenhead
L. C. Jones
Chevrolet
L. N. Harrison, Jr
Cushman
J. J. Arms
Robert C. Haggard
Turner
Coulter
Weldon Hicks
Haines
G. Harris
DeWitt
Andress
Henry
Bradley
Hall
Jane Bradley
Paul Bradley
Fort Worth
Soda Springs Dingler
Hasse Gustine
Fleming
Energy
Lamkin
Macksville
Hazel Dell
Wilson
Proctor
Comyn de Leon
Downing
Duster
Rucker
Sipe Springs
Shrum
Bibb
Slaney
Mercer Gap
Brushy Gap
Newburg
Beattie
Robinson Springs
van Dyke
Gap de Leon
REA
Hamilton High School
Hamilton News
Ritz
Moore's Grocery
Sadie Hawkins
Stephen McNally
Linda Darnell
David Niven
Vera Ellen
Joan Evans
Melvyn Douglas
James Cagney
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