Last Survivor Of Quantrell Men Recalls Jesse James Death
Frank Dalton, 97, longtime Quantrell Raiders survivor and Jesse James associate, visited Brownwood to confirm the 1889 death of Jesse James. Dalton identified the body in St Joseph, describing exact marks and the bullet scar, and recalled his own Civil War and later service in multiple armies.
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Fran Dalton
Quantrell
Jesse James
Frank Dalton
Brownwood
Brownwood Bulletin
Brady Standard
John Franklin Dalton
Longview
J. W. Dalton
San Sala County
Dalton
Raoen
Bob Ford
St. Joseph
Jesse
Texas
Fort Riley
St. Joe
Jim Timberlake
Clay County
Frank
Mr. Dalton
Fifth Cavalry
Black Hills
Texas Ranger Force
Puerto Rico
France
Canada
Mississippi
New Orleans
Tor Jesse James
Frank James
Brown County
A. E. Wilson
Banquet for Texas ex-students set for March 2
Toyas Eres will host a University of Texas ex-students banquet March 2 at 7 30 p m in the Comanche High School lunch room. Organizer Fd Palmer of Gustine says Texas Independence Day inspires the gathering, with attorney Robert Holloway of Brownwood as a speaker. Ex-students and spouses are invited. plates are one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Comanche High School
Fd Palmer
Gustine
Comanche County
Texas University Ex-Students Association
Texas Fxes
Pearl Harbor
Robert Holloway
Brownwood
Fox-Aggie
President Palmer
Virgil Chaffin
Comanche
Mr. Palmer
J. E. Lightfoot
E. S. Fagan
Ted Durham
James Wilkerson
Texas
J. F. Lightfoot
J. FE. Lightfort
HaMelowsky
J. C. Wilkerson
Pat Howard
Fisher Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Comanche County
C C Fisher announces his bid for county sheriff in Comanche County stressing local roots 50 years in the area and 11 years in gasoline business. He pledges to enforce law as written and invites voters to support him with the assurance of accountability.
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Comanche County
A. L. Fisher
Beattie
Comanche
Incerely
C. Pisher
Beauty shop operators to attend Southwest Beauty Show
Mrs. Bob Rambo and Mrs. Lil lian Bagley of the Rambo Beauty Shop will attend the Southwest Beauty Show at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas on February 18 and 19, causing the shop to close those two days. Billie Jack Lane has returned to his base in Miami after a 20 day leave with his parents, and expects discharge from the Navy in March after three years of service with 20 months in the Pacific Theater.
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Bob Rambo
Lillian Bagley
Rambo Beauty Shop
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas
Rambo
Billie Jack Lane
Miami
Florida
R. K. Lane
Lane
Navy
Pacific Theater
Monon Store Opens in New North Side Location
John A. Mohon moved his department store from the Durham Building to the Dr. A. J. Gray Building on the north side square and opened yesterday. He spent part of the week in Dallas and Fort Worth securing more goods including many critical items and invites friends and the public to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mohon
Durham
Dr. A. J. Gray
Herbert D. Cloud Claimed By Death
Herbert Daniel Cloud 27, of Comanche, died in an Abilene hospital after a five month illness. Funeral held at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Richards and Rev. Smoot. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Survivors include wife Dorothy Lavern Vinson, daughter Ione Kay, son Herbert Neel, parents, and multiple siblings. He was born January 1 1919 in Comanche and moved to Abilene a year before his death. He joined the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Daniel Cloud
D. C. Cloud
Comanche
Abilene
Mr. Cloud
Comanche Funeral
Rev. Richards
J. D. Smoot
Oakwood Cemetery
Fred Thorp
Harry Cloud
B. F. Smith
Sonny Boy Smith
Sid Burton
Herbert Davenport
Banner Creamery
Dorothy Lavern Vinson
Ione Kay
Herbert Neel
J. P. Cloud
McNary
J. D. Cloud
R. H. Cloud
Arthur Cloud
Carroll Cloud
Rita Mae
Keating
Dorothy Braden
Lois Jackson
Louise Terrell
McCamey
Cloud
Methodist Church
Whitefield Attends SMU Lecture Course
Rev. J. W. Whitefield of Comanche attended a week of lectures at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The report notes Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault, leader of the Flying Tigers, was born in Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
SMU
Claire Chennault
The
Flying Tigers
Commerce
Comanche All-Star Defeats Denton In Cage Tourney
The Comanche All-Star five led by George Willis beat Denton 43 to 23 in first round play of a special invitation tournament at Moran. They drew a second round bye and will face the Moran versus Lenders winner.
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George Willis
Denty
Moran
Camp Bowie
Willis
Girl Scout Leaders Plan Program for March 15
The Girl Scout Leaders Club met Tuesday afternoon and outlined a Scout program to be held March 15. An effort is underway to have all Girl Scouts in uniform by that date.
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Girl Scout Leaders Club
Club
Rabbit drive set for February 20
Hunters plan a rabbit drive on February 20 meeting between Walt Chapman's and Jay Reeves' on Beattie Road. All attendees including candidates are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Chapman
Jay Reeves
Beattie Road
Jess Warren
Lightfoot Sets Out Title Certificates and 1946 Plates Rules
County Tax Assessor-Collector J E Lightfoot summarizes Texas Highway Department guidance on certifying motor vehicle titles and securing 1946 license plates. Owners should present prior year receipts, secure titles for used transfers, and register early to avoid congestion.
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J. E. Lightfoot
Texas Highway Department
Motor Vehicle Division
Texas
Zimmerman To Open Automotive Service Here
N W Zimmerman plans a new 36 by 50 foot automotive shop on Fort Worth Highway six blocks from London’s Welding Shop and Hammack’s Grocery. He previously worked in wartime atomic projects in Washington and promises over 6000 in new equipment including wheel alignment tools, motor rebuilding gear, a steam cleaner, hydraulic press, and drum lathe to handle all automotive needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor Zimmerman
N. W. Zimmerman
Fort Worth
London
Hammack
Zimmerman
Washington
Jim Moody Dies Suddenly at Home in Comanche
Jim Moody cafe operator at Comanche dies suddenly at his father T J Moodys home on East Grand Avenue at 2 15 am Friday of natural causes likely heart attack He arrived after work Thursday night and a sister Miss Bess Moody heard a disturbance before finding him Funeral at First Baptist Church Interment Oakwood Cemetery Pallbearers Ira Clemons Vasco Lee Wright Priddy Bob Stanton Matt Sherrill Wid Spivey Survived by father T J Moody sister Miss Bess, another sister Mrs Will Love, and brothers Joe Moody and Floyd Moody The Arrowhead dedication to Moody in the mid 1920s notes his civic service and church membership Discharged from Alabama in 1881, Moody moved to Comanche County in 1910 and ran confectioneries before cafe success
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Jim Moody
T. J. Moody
East Grand Avenue
Bess Moody
Mr. Moody
First Baptist Church
John G. Lambrides
Oakwood Cemetery
Ira Clemons
Vasco Lee
Wright Priddy
Bob Stanton
Matt Sherrill
Wid Spivey
Minnie DeFreese
Alabama
Comanche County
Comanche
Service Drug
Owl
Moody
Missionary Baptist Church
Miss Bess
Will Love
Blanket
Joe Moody
Fort Worth
Floyd Moody
Mullin
Woodrow Holland Seeks Democratic Nomination for Precinct 3
Woodrow Holland 31, a Hazel Dell farmer and Como nache County native, announces his candidacy for Commissioner Precinct No. 3. He pledges to work to improve local roads and to meet many precinct residents before and after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Holland
Hazel Dell
Mr. Holland
Comanche County
Elecon
Proctor Girls Maintain Unbeaten Streak In Lipan Victory
Proctor High School girls roll to their 34th win this season with a Lipan rout at the Proctor gym. Lipan suffers its 2nd loss in 33 games as Proctor eyes the district meet in De Leon after capturing the Comanche County girls tournament. City of Comanche declares Clean-Up Week February 18 to 25 with free trash removal and city trucks starting midweek.
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City of
Comanche
Proctor High School
Lipan
Proctor Gymnasium
Proctor Girls
Comanche County
de Leon
W. C. House
Joe Tupin
Texas
Comanch
Spivey Buys Moody's Cafe
Spivey formerly sheriff of Comanche County and ex Bluebonnet Ordnance Plant officer bought Moody's Cafe here Saturday and takes charge. He announced the purchase in an advertisement and aims to keep the cafe's large local patronage while seeking to raise its popularity.
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Wid Spivey
Comanche County
Bluebonnet Ordnance Plant
McGregor
Comanche
Moody's Cafe
Spivey
Jim Moody
Jack Graham 82 Dies At Home In Comanche County
Jack Graham, 82, died at his home 304 East Highland Avenue after an extended illness. Funeral set for 2:00 PM Wednesday at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. John G. Lambrides officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by widow Elizabeth Seaton, a daughter Lillie Graham, a grandson Tom Graham, and several relatives. Out of town mourners include C. J. Graham S. D. Graham and families of Georgetown and I L Graham family Temple.
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Jack Graham
East Highland Avenue
Comanche Funeral
John G. Lambrides
First Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
John and
Bob Carpenter
W. A. Newsome
Moody Helmecke
Frank Vineyard
R. E. Blue
Mr. Graham
van Zandt County
Comanche County
Elizabeth Seaton
Williamson County
Lillie Graham
Comanche
Tom Graham
Graham
Dr. C. C. Klingman Attends Lectures In Dallas Fort Worth
Dr. C. C. Klingman pastor of Central Christian Church Comanche spent last week in Dallas for SMU minister lecture course. This week he is in Fort Worth attending a TCU lecture course. Vanadium is a rare metallic element used in steel.
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C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church of
Funeral Rites Held For Bettie Marie Brownlee
Bettie Marie Brownlee six died Tuesday at home in Comanche daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen L Brownlee services held Wednesday at 2 pm at Comanche Funeral Home officiated by Rev First Baptist Church of Comanche interment Oakwood Cemetery pallbearers Vernon Ms Aliley Doc Fails Roy Rains and J W Abernathy Bettie born June 7 1939 in Comanche is survived by her parents a brother Cecil and a sister Dwyane
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Bettie Marie Brownlee
Allen L. Brownlee
Comanche
John G. Lambrides
First Baptist Church of
Oakwood Cemetery
Vernon Ms Aliley
Doc Fails
Roy Rains
J. W. Abernathy
Bettie Marie
Cecil
Dwyane
Comanche Lions Club Reaches Seventy Club Milestone
The Comanche Lions Club now has 67 members after 17 new joiners last week, the largest count in 15 years. The group, formed in 1924, has met regularly for 22 years, with 46 members at a recent meeting in the School Lunch Room. A program featured music by Beatrice Burks Carl Brum and soloist Charles, student of Mr. Three representatives Port Worth Office of.
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Comanche Lions Club
Comanche Club
Beatrice Burks
Carl Brum
Charles Voice
Port Worth
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Monon
North Side Squate
Herbert D. Cloud
J. W. Whitefield
First Methodist Church of
JTAC
Bettie Jo Lane
Ide Lane
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Bettie Jo
A.W.S. Council
O.W.L.S
Aggettes
Denton
Girl Scout Leaders
Lightfoot
Proctor
Miss Sue Curb
New Majestic Theatre
Buster Crabbe
Edmund Lowe
Brenda Joyce
Technicolor
Kay
Tome
Paul Kelly
Dorn
Mary Astor
Ed Gardner
Archie
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