District Interscholastic Meet Planned for Comanche and German
District 10A of the Interscholastic League schedules a district meet for seven Class A schools. Comanche will host play grounds, tennis, and track events on April 5 and 6 with finals at night in Gorman field. events include play ground ball, volleyball, and speech contests involving hundreds of students, teachers, and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
de Leon
Dublin
Fastland
Gorman
Hamilton
Hico
H. F. Davis
Bertha Ross
John FP. Dyer
Mn Francis. Bolinger
M. P. Alien
Corman
Dr. LK Ory Reopens Comanche Medical Office
Major L K Ory will receive an honorable discharge February 24 and reopen his general medicine practice upstairs over the Comanche National Bank. Workmen are preparing the office. he served over two years in Australia with the Army Medical Corps. Ory earned his M D from the University of Texas and practiced in Comanche for ten years before enlistment. Mrs. Ottis Beene returns home from Baylor Hospital after a major operation and is reported improving.
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L. Kenneth Ory
Army
Comanche National Bank
Major Ory
Australia
Medical Corps
United States Army
Dr. Ory
Medical School
University of Texas
Comanche
Armed Service
Ottis Beene
Baylor Hospital, Dallas
Jesus as final word of God beyond the Bible
The text argues Christianity is not a book religion and Jesus is the ultimate message of God. It cites Hebrews noting God spoke through prophets and, finally, through His Son, saying Christ never authored writings and the Bible should not replace Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cc. Klingman
Central Christian Church
International Council of Religious Education
ICRE
Us.a
Canada
Thomas Nelson & Sons
Jesus of Nazareth
Peter
Paul
Jesus
Japan
Christendom
God
Jesus Christ
Comanche All-Stars Win Moran Tournament Title
The Comanche All-Star basketball quintet defeated Mineral Wells 37 to 20 in Moran High School gym to capture the Moran All-Star tournament. They beat Denton 43 to 23 in the opening round, had a second round bye, and edged Leaders 32 to 27 in the semifinal. Key players were Leo Brandt A J Coker Hubert Eoff Melvin Bear Tom Cox with substitutes Charles Marshall and Fred Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Moran High School
Comanche
George Willis
Denton
Leo Brandt
A. J. Coker
Hubert Eoff
Melvin Bear
Tom Cox
Charles Marshall
Fred Curry
Red Cross Drive Underway In Comanche County
The annual Red Cross Drive starts in Comanche County with Roy Brannan and Hollis Burton leading the effort. Committees cover every precinct and residents are urged to give what they can as fundraising continues across the county through deposits in any Comanche County Red Cross bank account.
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Red Cross
Comanche
Comanche County
Roy Brannan
Hollis Burton
Brannan
Burton
Comanche County Red Cross
Lacy Candidate for County Judge
J B Lacy former County Clerk announces this week as a candidate for County Judge subject to Democratic primaries His background as a Sidney merchant and farmer includes a produce business in Comanche He plans to turn his business over to his sons after election and notes a prior strong showing in the first primary two years ago while running against H H Lockridge and Harris Lane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lacy
Mr. Lacy
Sidney
Comanche
H. H. Lockridge
Harris Lane
Lacy
Lt. H. H. Williams Returns From Europe to Texas
Lt Herbert H Williams son of Mr and Mrs T J Williams of Comanche arrives in Austin for a visit with wife Margaret and daughter Quay after service with Higginbotham Bros Co and Army ordnance in England and France He expects honorable discharge at Fort Sam Houston soon. His family from Brownwood joins in welcoming him home.
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Herbert H. Williams
T. J. Williams
Comanche
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
States
Austin
Margaret
Quay
Lt. Williams
Williams
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Army Ordnance Department
England
France
Army
Five Men Go for Physical Exams in Dallas
Five 18 year old registrants, Billy J. Dennis, Charles H. Hillhouse, Roy B. Parker, Coye C. Cagle, and Kyle O. Ormsby, traveled to Dallas on Wednesday for their military service physical examinations.
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Dallas
Billy J. Dennis
Charles H. Hillhouse
Roy B. Parker
Coye
C. Cagle
Kyle O. Ormsby
Weaver Dies in Goldthwaite After Years in County Schools
W. P. Weaver longtime schoolteacher in Comanche County and resident of the Sidney section died at Goldthwaite. His death ends a lengthy career in local education.
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W. P. Weaver
Comanche County
Sidney
Arrests In Comanche Wright's Jewelry Burglary
Two men were arrested and a warrant issued for a third in the Wright's Jewelry burglary at Comanche two weeks ago. Andrew Sims was nabbed in Wichita Falls and ex-convict. Jack Wilson, 17, a former Comanche County youth, was held in Abilene and brought to Comanche. Only four or five of about 150 stolen rings recovered. watches untouched. Loss estimated 1500 to 2000 with no insurance.
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Wright
Comanche
Andrew Sims
Oklahoma
Wichita Falls
Seales Burelary
Jack Wilson
Comanche County
Abilene
Wilson
Perry St. Clair
St. Clair
E. R. Wright
Wilhelm announces candidacy for District Clerk
Ben Wilhelm formally enters the race for District Clerk subject to the Democratic primary. He previously served two terms and pledges future statements to voters while asking for careful consideration from the electorate.
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Ben Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Texas Exes Planned Banquet March 2 at Comanche High
The Texas Exes announce a Saturday night meeting and banquet on March 2 at Comanche High School Lunch Room. Speaker Robert Holloway will attend with Brownwood Texas Exes. Committees are named and asked to report by week’s end with contact details for a called meeting.
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Comanche High School
Robert Holloway
Brownwood
Hil and Fagan
Cox Cemetery Work Day Near Sidney
Work at Cox Cemetery near Sidney is planned for next Wednesday February 27 according to an announcement by W H Hurt.
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Cox
Sidney
W. H. Hurt
City To Bests Hauling Trash This Morning
Mayor W C House announces city trucks start hauling trash from residences to dump grounds today and run on each street once until all streets are cleared. Citizens should place trash on curbs in containers this morning and drive inside the fenced grounds to dump. City Council's sanitary chair Joe Tupin urges full cooperation to make Comanche one of the cleanest towns in Texas.
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W. C. House
Comanche
Texas
Mayor House
Joe Tupin
Death in Germany Confirmed for Captain Darden McCollum
War Department notice on February 14 confirms Captain Darden McCollum was killed in action March 14 after being reported missing. He served with the 19th Tactical Command flying a P-47 Thunderbolt in Verdun and Bastogne campaigns, accumulating over 50 missions. He is survived by wife Marge, his parents, a sister and brother, all of McCamey.
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War Department
Darden McCollum
Marge McCollum
Burley McCollum
McCamey
Verdun
France
ETO
Patton
Third Army
West Wall
Frankfort
Coblenze
Bastogne
McCollum
Aleutians
Ralph Guyger
Mc. Guyger
Midland
Johnny L. Gore
Comanche
Rabbit Drive At Downing Next Wednesday
A rabbit drive is planned at Downing next Wednesday February 27 announced by J C McGinnis of the community.
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Downing
J. C. McGinnis
Rabbit Drive at Cross Roads Store Held Next Tuesday
A rabbit drive will be held next Tuesday at Cross Roads Store north of Sidney. Shells furnished and dinner served at noon. Everyone invited including candidates. Preston May, chairman, committee.
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Cross Roads Store
Sidney
Preston May
Box Supper At Hasse Friday Night Benefits Red Cross
Box supper tonight at the Hasse gymnasium to aid the Red Cross relief efforts. Skating before and after the meal, with H. E. Donaho listed as the organizer.
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Hasse
Hasse Gymnasium
Free Show and Farm Meeting at Sidney Wednesday Night
A free show and farm meeting will be held at the Sidney High School auditorium next Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock. W C House local Sinclair Agent says the company sponsors the event. A new sound movie Heaven With A Fence Around It featuring veterans returning to the farm will highlight the program.
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Sidney High School
W. C. House
Sinclair
City and School Tax Collections Near Record in Comanche
More than 96 percent of 1945 city taxes were paid, totaling $23,100.41 of $24,082.99 assessed, with $982 delinquent. School taxes show about 95 percent paid, $17,474.44 of $18,323.99 assessed, leaving $949 delinquent. Delinquent sums include $3,163.03 city and $1,976.03 school. Mayor secretary H. R. Jones notes rising city valuation to $1,660,889, aided by new property despite no recent equalization. Attorney C. C. Hampton resigns as delinquent tax collector.
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Comanche
H. R. Jones
Comanche County Independent School District
Jones
Equalization Board
C. C. Hampton
City Election Set for Tuesday April 2
The City Council fixed Tuesday April 2 as the election date to choose three council members. Incumbents up for reelection include Walter Barret Ira B Clemons and Porter B Franks.
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Walter Barret
Ira B. Clemons
Porter B. Franks
First Baptist Church Comanche Men’s Supper Entertainment
The Baptist Brotherhood hosted a steak supper last Monday for about 100 men and their wives with a sermon by Burt E. Low of Brownwood on Gods call for men. WM S Circles plan meetings next Monday at 2 30 p.m. Circle One at Mrs R D Massingill 316 N Houston St Circle Two at Mrs G Wiesendanger 607 N Elm St.
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The
Baptist Brotherhood
Burt E. Low
Brownwood
W.ms
R. D. Massingill
N. Houston St
Circle Two
Higginbotham Buyer to Canada Seeking Lumber
Ed L. Frensley Higginbotham Bros manager and buyer left for the Pacific Northwest to visit lumber wholesalers in California Washington Oregon and British Columbia Canada. He will be away four to five weeks buying lumber for the Comanche yard and twelve Higginbotham yards in Central West Texas.
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Ed L. Frensley
Higginbotham Bros. & Company
Pacific Northwest
California
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Canada
Mr. Frensley
Comanche
Higginbothams
Central- West
Texas
Local School Election Set for April 6 in Comanche
The Comanche Independent School District will hold an election on Saturday April 6 to elect three trustees. Incumbents Ira B. Clemons A P Cox and Jack W Moore are up for re election as terms expire.
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Comanche
Comanche Independent
Ira B. Clemons
A. P. Cox
Jack W. Moore
Beattie Hosts All Stars Cage Tournament Next Weekend
Beattie School gym hosts a three night basketball event featuring past year stars from De Leon Stephenville Duster Comyn Gor man Beattie Dublin May Comanche Moran Priddy. Tournament runs Thursday through Saturday February 28 to March 2 with independent teams competing for top honors.
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Beattie School
de Leon
Stephenville
Duster
Beattie
Comyn
Gorman
Dublin
May
Comanche
Moran
Priddy
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Word of God
LK. Ory
H. H. Williams
Europe
Goldthwaite
W. Peave
Mr. Weaver
Old Settlers
N. E. Palmer
Gustine
COX Cemetery
Germany
Schriner Institute
Beokeeper
Security State Bank of
1Ist Signal Corps
Cross Roads
First Baptist Church
John G. Lambrides
Higginbotham
New Majestic
BOX Office
Bob Steele
Tom Neal
Havana
Edmund Lowe
Strange MR
Gregory
Jean Rogers
Brian Donlevy
Uxi
Ann Richards
Technicolor
Leslie
Rhapsody IN Blue
Alexis Smith
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