Red Cross Drive Shows Fast Contributions Across County
Comanche County 1947 Red Cross drive gains momentum with several towns including Comanche Sidney Sipe Springs Lamkin Proctor Van Dyke Cotton Grove and White Point already over top. De Leon Gustine also nearing success as chairmen urge rapid reports and continued giving.
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Red Cross
Comanche County
George Willis
Texas
Comanche
Sidney
Sipe Springs
Lamkin
Proctor
van Dyke
Cotton Grove
White Point
de Leon
Gustine
Poultry Field Day Planned in De Leon Next Monday
An educational poultry field day for Comanche County raisers will be held at De Leon City Hall starting 9 30 a m on March 3 with about 700 attendees. Notable speakers include George McCarthy Universal Mills Red Wetherby Purina Brownwood Ted Martin Extension Service Stephen ville T A Hensarling and Dr E A Grist plus a disease clinic by Sam Davidson.
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Comanche County
de Leon
Texas
George McCarthy
Universal Mills
Ft. Worth
Red Wetherby
Stephenville
F. Z. Beanblossom
College Station
E. A. Grist
Texlas A.&m. College
Sam Davidson
Salsbury
C. Avery Mason
S.T.D
Dallas
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Comanche
Richard A. Hayes
Fr. Hayes
Holy Communion
SGT Oscar Morgan Re-enlists. Stationed in Italy
CASERTA Italy Feb 1 Set Oscar Truman Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Sam Morgan Comanche re-enlisted in the Regular Army for one year attached to the 61st Station Hospital Ardenza Italy. Morgan has already served 18 months with the U S Army.
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Caserta
Italy
Oscar Truman Morgan
Sam Morgan
Comanche
Set
Morgan
Mosvital
Ardenza
U. S.army
Local Marriages and Obituaries in Comanche Area
Marriages list includes J W Williams with Ida Savege Feb 1 by Rev Walter Scott and Henry Hendrix with Davie Ziegler Feb 18 by Justice E A Williams. Several births and deaths noted in Comanche De Leon area with interments in Evergreen and De Leon Cemetery. Also court actions in District and County courts and property transfers in Comanche County.
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J. W. Williams
Ida Savege
Walter Scott
Henry B. Hendrix
Davie Ziegler
Justice E. A. Williams
John E. Bardette Jr
Nellie Mae Morris
T. J. Sparkman
Orville L. Burgess
Nelda Burgess
Comanche
W. H. Lay
Anha Will Buleson
Gorman
Mrs. Cecil Starnes Dies In Mills County Auto Crash
Mrs. Cecil Starnes of Martin formerly Miss Mattie Little was killed when her car left the highway near Brown's Creek between Mullen and Goldthwaite. The crash occurred about 5 pm on February 18 as the vehicle rolled several times and she was thrown clear. Funeral services were held February 20 at the First Baptist Church in Mullin with burial in Mullin Cemetery.
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Ceci Starnes
Martin
Mattie Little
Aaron Little
Comanche
Brown's Creek
Mullen
Goldthwaite
Mills County
The
Eagle
Starnes
Mullin
First Baptist Church
Wildlife Association Formation Planned in Comanche County
A meeting is called for Wednesday March 5 at 2 30 PM in the Comanche County Courtroom to form the Comanche County Wildlife Association. Lee Coffey reports strong turnout hopes as officers will be elected and plans pursue protection and restoration of wildlife including deer and turkey while expanding habitat and game opportunities.
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Comanche County Wildlife Association
Comanche County
Lee Coffey
Belve Bean Elected Head of Comanche Roping Club
Belve Bean, local rancher and former professional baseball player, was elected president of the Comanche Roping Association at a Tuesday night meeting. Joe Evridge of Comanche was chosen secretary treasurer. New directors include M. E. Gore, John Pogue, Walter Hill, Harris Long, and Ernest McDougal. Plans discussed for a larger rodeo next summer likely in August and a Friday night meeting to discuss a horse race meet to benefit the Veterans' Building Fund.
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Belve Bean
Comanche Roping ‘Association
Joe Evridge
Comanche
M. E. Gore
John Pogue
Walter Hill
Harris Long
Ernest McDougal
Veterans’ Building Fund
Midland couple visits relatives ahead of health convention
Mr. and Mrs. M. Graham Smoot of Midland visited Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Smoot during the week end. They travel to Dallas for the State Health Convention which holds session 399 three days this week in Dallas.
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M. Graham Smoot
Midland
J. D. Smoot
Dalas
America First slogan linked to Woodrow Wilson era
The phrase America First gained popularity during the era of President Woodrow Wilson. It reflects a historical slogan used in early 20th century political discourse and civic discourse surrounding national priorities.
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America First
Woodrow Wilson
Texas Exes Banquet Planned In Comanche Saturday Night
Edwin Palmer announces the annual University of Texas Ex-Students Reunion and Banquet to be held at the Comanche High School lunch room Saturday at 7 30. Reservations encouraged via the Comanche Farm Loan Association office with Eiland S. Fagan or Mrs Winnie Wyche. A partial list of local Exes is printed with many names and firms.
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Edwin Palmer
Gustime
University of Texas
Comanche High School
A&o
Pabkinner
Comanche Farm Loan Association
Eiland S. Fagan
University
Comanche
Allen
Robert C
Briightman
Hattie E
Brown
Dorous
Bruton
Lucille
Callaway
Oscar
Carpenter
James E
Cauley
Gaynelle
Chaffin
Virgil
Chitton
Wiliam C
Durham
Gilmore
McCampbell
Robert B
McDonald
Aubrey H
Meyers
Volley
Melowsky
Harry
Palmer
Homer W
Prather
Floyd W
Sanders
Edwin D
Smith
George G
Wilkerson
James C
James Co. Jr
Dudley
Gail P
Williams
Herbert H
Lightfoot
Travis
Ted
Helm
J. C. Jr
Whitton
Paul
Vaught
Jack
Pogue
John
Gray
C. W
Ory
Dr. L. K
Klingman
C. C
Cleve
District Girls Cage Tournament Opens at De Leon
The district girls basketball tournament starts at De Leon and runs through tomorrow with finals on Saturday. Proctor High School girls represent Comanche County in the district play.
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de Leon
Tormorrow
Proctor High School
Comanche County
Brinson Wilkersons Attend Regional Auction Tour
Mr and Mrs Edgar Brinson and Mr and Mrs Jim Wilkerson joined auction sales in Evant Lampasas Burnet and Austin last week. In Austin they toured the Capitol and University buildings and met Mr Brinsons niece Mr and Mrs Herman Nichols during their visit.
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Edgar Brinson
Jim Wilkerson
Evant
Lampasas
Burnet
Austin
Capitol
University
Brinson
Herman Nichols
Wyomine Hereford Ranch Host Welcomes Comanche Visitor
WHR manager Bob Lazier visited the Wyomine Hereford Ranch near Cheyenne with Mr and Mrs W B Barret to inspect the WHR broodline. Lazier praised the stock and breedline achievements and noted Barret herd bull Mixer 673rd showing potential as a standout sire.
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Bob ‘Lazier
W. B. Barret
Jookies
WHR
Cheyenne
Mr. Lazier
H.G. Proud
Mixer
Barret Herefort Ranch
Barret
Pioneer Resident R L Carnes Dies at Home
R L Bob Carnes a longtime Comanche County farmer died Saturday at his daughter’s home in Comanche. Funeral services were held Sunday at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev John G Lamb officiating. Interment followed in Zion Hill Cemetery. He was born September 23 1867 at Newburg and survived by four daughters a son a brother four half sisters and a half brother all listed as residents of Comanche and nearby areas.
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Robert Lee
Bob) Carnes
Comanche County
J. L. Everett
North
Austin St
Mr. Carnes
Zion Hill Baptist Church
van Dyke
John G. Lambrides
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Zion Hill Cemetery
Globe
Arizona
D.biscoe
Carter
Oklahoma
Herbert Carnes
McCamey
Alao
Guy Carnes
Dublg
Ellie Cloud
Mattie Williams
Bert Granger
Maggie. James
Jack Carnes
Reverend Frank Steele Accepts Pastorate Near Mexia
Reverend Frank Steele preached his farewell at Beattie Baptist Church and has moved to near Mexia to serve as pastor of Point Enterprise Baptist Church. The Limestone County church, with about 230 members, is among the largest village churches in the area.
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Frank Steele
Beattie Baptist Church
Mexia
Point Enterprise Baptist Church
Point Enterprise Church
Limestone County
Two Presidents Jefferson and Adams Sign Declaration
Two U.S. presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence, are noted for their roles in early American independence and politics in this historical record.
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Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Last Day to File for City Offices in City Election
Saturday March 1 is the final filing day for candidates seeking City offices. All hopefuls must file with City Secretary E. L. Jurb by Saturday to have their names on the ballot for the election on Tuesday April 1. Filing is required whether or not they have announced in The Chief.
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E. L. Jurb
No School Today For Comanche Teachers Mid Texas Meet
Comanche schools closed today February 28 so teachers may attend the Fort Worth annual convention of the Mid Texas Education Association in Brownwood. This evening at 7 30 in Brownwood High School auditorium the Comanche High School Choir directed by Miss Maddie Marshall will perform a program including Bess When Shord O My Soul Politof Ivareoff My God And I and Battle Hymn of the Republic Arr Ringaki.
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Ormanche
Mid-Texas Education Association
Brownwood
Krownwood High School
Sudstortton
Comanchearh School Choral Clu
Wiss Meidee Marshall
Bess
Politaf
Ivareoff
Gog
Serge
Ringaki
District Court Opens in Comanche With Grand Jury
The district court term convenes in Comanche Monday with the grand jury to be empaneled at nine o clock Judge R E Cross of Gatesville will deliver his charge A heavy docket is expected though few major offenses have been filed since the last term of court
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Comanche
R.E. Cross
Gatesville
Coun
Mrs. Huldah Cox 99 Dies near Wingate
Mrs. Huldah Cox a former Comanche County resident died at Wingate age 99 years three months and four days Burial was at Pottsville Cemetery after services at Pottsville Church of Christ She was born May 14 1847 and married C J Cox June 20 1866 Survivors include nine children 46 grandchildren and many great grandchildren plus siblings and a brother-in-law in Hamilton Energy and Abilene places Names include Bettie Helm Evie Atchison W C Cox F M Cox Nancy Griffis George Kemp and W C Cox links to Dallas Hamilton Comanche Runnels Wingate Pottsville and Bibb areas within Texas.
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Huldah
Ann Cox
Comanche County
New Q
Bettie Helm
Wingate
Cox
Pottsville Church
McDisney
In His Steps Outsells All American Books by Sheldon
The book In His Steps by Cc. M. Sheldon has outsold every other American authored title, according to contemporary sales reports.
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Cc. M. Sheldon
Old Age Grants Raise Between $1 and $3 in Texas Aid Review
Comanche office completes desk review of Old Age Assistance and Aid to the Needy Blind after state funding increase. Increases range from $1 to $3 per month, with 190,000 aged and 6,100 needy blind benefiting. Larger funding allows full payments in Aid to Dependent Children program, expanding totals to about $500,000 to $600,000 statewide.
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Comanche
State Department of Public Welfare
Frances C. Waring
Ernestine Arthur
Arthur
Waring
Proctor Girls Capture County Cave Title
Proctor High School girls win their fifth county championship at the county tournament held in the Proctor gym. They defeated De Leon 23 to 14 in the finals, with other results including Lamkin 31 Gustine 16 and Comanche 29 Beattie 32.
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Proctor High School
Proctor Gymnasium
Proctor
de Leon Girls
Lamkin
Gustine
de Leon
Comanche
Comyn
Beattie
Cage Tournament Set for Lamkin Next Week
Lamkin gymnasium hosts Laankim annual cage tournament Thursday Friday and Saturday events featuring booth boys and glass teams from Comanche Mills Hamilton Coryell and other counties. First and second prizes awarded.
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Laankim
Lamkin Gymnasium
Hayes Frankel
Booth Boys
Giass
Comanche
Mills
Hamilton
Coryell
Pranks
Hoffman Staging 7th Anniversary Sale This Week
Hoffman’s Department Store marks seven years since opening on March 1 1940 with a sale running through March. Sol Hoffman owner manager leads the event with staff Edith Willis Gladys Stanton Flora Keel and Robert Jones. The store touts aggressive merchandising and mail order reach across West Texas with many nationally advertised clothing items featured in a full page ad. Comanche opening description from 1940 also noted. Numerous specials are offered during the sale.
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Hoffman’s
Comanche Grants 15 Percent Fire Credit For 1947
Comanche increases fire insurance credit to 15 percent beginning March 1 1947 from 10 percent. The rise reflects low fire losses on older line properties and mutual company losses do not affect rates. Savings to property owners total thousands, credited to the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department under Chief Bob Graham for ongoing equipment upgrades and training.
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Comanche
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Bob Graham
Cemetery Work Day Planned at Shiloh
A cemetery work ing at Shiloh is set for Saturday March as announced to The Chief. Organizers say the cemetery needs the work badly and urge full attendance.
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Willis
J. E. Lightfoot
Lee C. Coffey
Sgt
Oscar Morgan
Ritz Theatre
Tom Keene
Ronald Coleman and
Madeliene Carroll
Courthouse News
Jack Woodwenl, Jr
Jackie
Welton Clay Gilder
Judy Lorene
Ernest Grady Lawless
Homer Ray
William Jefferson Rollins
Evergreen Cemetery
Georgia
Mary Glover
Gordon
Louisiana
B. O. Glover
Hassie Morris Glover
Robert Clabhorn Foster
Dora Lee Graham
de Leop
Mississippi
Fletcher C. West
Betty Joy West
M._K. Ford
vosLs
J. W. Brown
M. Coleman
E. N. Kearley
John Duncan
D. L. Hall
R. W. Neal, Jr
Gidney
Samuel Heath
Oscar White
C. E. Haggertson
Junampasas
Ira B. Clemons
J. C. Biggs
Cecil Starnes
Wildlife Ass
Commainche County
Mr. Coffey
Oficers Arete
Comanmrine ‘County Willife Association
R. L
Bob” Carnes
District Court
Huldah Cox
St. Matthews
Episcopal Reporter
Shiloh
Majestic Theatre
Charles Starrett
Smiley Burnette
Chisholm Trail
Lucille Ball
John Hediak
van Johnson
Pat Kirkwood
Susie Steps
David Bruce
Cleatia Caldwell
Jimmy Wakely
Lassies White
Bing Crosby
Fred Astaire
Joan
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