Multiple Shop Clearance Sales Mark Comanche Weekend
Harelik's features a big twice yearly clearance with sale priced dresses. Ben Evridge Dry Goods promotes sport shirts for men and boys plus corduroy shirts at special prices. Mullican's repeats monthly Dollar Day sales. Higginbotham's offers bedroom and living room suites at marked down prices. Reese-Palmer's Final Clearance includes fall dresses and coats. Comanche County hosts Junior Livestock Show January 29. The Tupin Jewelry trade-in sale offers up to 25 toward Bulova purchases. Evans Company runs a Gillette Tire sale. The Chief expands stationery stock. Dorothy Perkins Cream of Roses half price sale at co Drug. McCullough-Jeanes variety goods sale. The Cuthbertsons open a Produce firm across from the REA building selling wholesale and retail fruits and vegetables starting Monday.
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McCullough-Jeanes
Jess
Thelma Cuthbertson
Rea
Cuthbertsons
Humble Oil airs Esso Extra for ’55 in state telecast
Seven Comanche men joined Humble dealers for a Wichita Falls closed circuit telecast introducing Esso Extra for ’55. The one hour program linked Dallas origin to ten Texas cities, touting highest octane and engine performance for high compression cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Wichita Falls
Esso Extra
Humble
KWFT
Joe H. Tupin
T. G. Frick
Bally Robertson
John Hall
Oliver Hall
Aubrey Johnson
Leroy Johnson
Dallas
Comanche Humble
Dublin de Leon
Stephenville
Eastland
Graham
Postal Receipts Set New Record at Comanche Office
Comanche postal receipts for 1954 reached an all time high of 37 601 32 dollars, up over 2 000 from 1953. The office, now second class, could become first class if receipts reach 40 000 dollars. Quarterly totals were 10 215 72 for March 8 852 13 for June 8 380 51 for September and 10 153 96 for December.
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Comanche
Robert L. Eaton
Omexee
Comanche School Salaries for 1954 and Deductions
The Comanche school system reports total salaries and wages of 193 167.47 for 1964 paid to 93 employees including teachers drivers and aides. Withholding taxes amount to 19 818.20 and teacher retirement dues to 8 457.45, yielding net pay of 164 891.82 after deductions.
Gustine Teams Fall to Brooksmith in Ephyr Invitation
Gustine boys and girls were defeated by Brooksmith in the Ephyr Invitation Tournament. Gustine girls lost to Anna 42 to 36. Mrs J Hicks and others are moving from Sid the Bowman place to here.
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Gustine
Brooksmith
Gustine Girlls
Anna
Rush Creek meeting and pruning tips from county agent
The Rush Creek Watershed Association will meet on Thursday January 6 at 7 30 p m in the Soda Springs Community building. Pruning guidance urges removing about one third of current season growth on bearing trees and adjusting to fruit bud set conditions. The note also covers culling the laying flock to improve production efficiency.
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Rush Creek Watershed Association
Soda Springs
H M. O’brien Jr
Comanche Banks Report $204000 Deposit Gain in 1954
The Comanche National and State National Banks show combined deposits of $4,472,799.29 as of December 31, 1954, up $204,000 from September 30, 1954. Total resources at year end 1954 were $4,472,799.29, about $321,149 less than the prior year’s $4,794,949.48.
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Comanche
Comptroller of Currency
Washington
Mrs. J. P. Lee Taken by Death
Mrs. J. P. Lee 85 long time Comanche resident died Friday December 31 at a Brownwood rest home. Funeral services were held Saturday January 1 at First Methodist Church Gustine with Rev S J Isham officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery Gustine. She was born in Red River County Texas daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Tom Wortham. Survived by daughter Mrs W E Bogart of Gustine and a number of relatives including a son J P Bogart who lived in the Lee home during high school about 20 years ago. She was a Methodist Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lee
Comanche
Brownwood
Money Order Branch Established by Postal Service in 1864
The Postal Service created a money order branch in 1864 to serve Civil War soldiers, providing a secure means to send payments.
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The
Money Order Branch of
Postal Service
Cutting Production by Removing Non-Producers in Flock
The plan reduces flock size by about one third and costs two eyes per day to keep the laying flock profitable. Non-producing birds must be removed to sustain profitability.
State Old Age President Speaks at Comanche Club
The Comanche County Pension Club No 1 held a New Year meeting in the County Court Room Comanche Texas with Ben Wilson state president of the Texas Senior Citizen Association as guest speaker. Several short talks followed his address on the organization’s purpose and work.
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Comanche County Pension Club No. 1
Comanche
Texas
Ben Wilson
Texas Senior Citizen Association
Poll Tax Payment Status Noted In Brief Item
A short note records poll tax payment status with figures for paid to date and for last year. The entry cites figures such as 625 3099 and 2500 Ce, noting a deadline approaching and related totals.
S. E. Lacy Honored At Blanket FFA Show Day
Blanket residents plan a commemorative S. E. Lacy Day during the Blanket FFA Livestock Show with judges awarding ribbons for about 75 entries of sheep hogs and dairy cattle. A free noon stew funded by FFA members will accompany a program honoring the longtime Blanket banker.
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S. E. Lacy
Sidney
Blanket
J. E. Lacy
Comanche
Brownwood Bulletin
Future Farmers of America
Gerald Thomas
Lacy
Blanket Future
Homemakers of America
FFA
Thomas
Mr. Lacy
Paderewski makes first American concert debut in 1891
The famed pianist Paderewski gives his first United States recital on November 7, 1891, marking a major milestone in his international career. He performs for an American audience amid rising acclaim and tours to follow.
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Paderewski
Indians Ready For De Leon Cagers In Friday Twinbill
Comanche Indians to host De Leon Bearcats in 3 A A conference action with B team at 7 pm and A team at 8 pm Both teams seek first league win after losses to Brady Lakeview and Coleman Indians led by Billy Goforth with 14 and Gene Coulter with 12 in a 57 47 district defeat to Brady The B team also fell to Brady 27 37 New Year’s Eve.
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de Leon Bearcats
Indians
Brady
Lakeview
Bearcats
Coleman
Brady Bulldogs
Billy Goforth
Gene Coulter
Comanche
Chiefs
Bill Goforth
Bruce Couch
Coleman, Lake View keep perfect league records
Coleman and Lake View remain undefeated in District 8-AA play as standings show them atop the league race with no losses to date.
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Coleman
Lakeview
Calvin Lee Named On Sports Scribes and All State Team
Calvin Lee of Comanche was named to the Class AA All-State team by Texas sportswriters. He finished as the top point getter among second team backs, with 110 possible points, as 22 scribes cast votes and teams earned first or second place points. Other first and second team selections from across Texas are listed, with Harold Price and Cecil Brownlee among honorees.
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Calvin Lee
Indians
Texas
Lee
Fort Worth
Telecam
Williamson
Don Smith
Phillips
Don Meek
Ray Beeson
Carthage
A. A.crews Nederland
Gary Ferguson
Ballinger
Bobby Turner
Killeen
Rudy Hollick
Terrell
Bob Harrison
Stamford
Hollis Gainey
Colorado City
Joe Holcomb
Freer
Don Meredith
Mt. Vernon
Harold Price
Cecil Brownlee
Slippery Elm of a Confidence Man Family Tale
A wry reflection notes that a confidence man’s reputation can form quickly like a slippery elm but true character requires a lifetime to grow, contrasting illusion with lasting virtue.
Census to be taken in Comanche School District in January
The Comanche Independent School District will conduct a January census. Mrs. Zara Weisendanger will enumerate children ages 6 to 17 on Sept 1, 1955, including those who graduated or married, within the Comanche area and the former Beattie District now annexed to Comanche.
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Comanche
Comanche Independent
Zara Weisendanger
Weisendanger
Beattie
Lt. Commander Oliver C. Thompson Appointed to New Navy Post
Lt. Commander Oliver C. Thompson, son of A. E. Thompson of Comanche Texas, receives a new Navy assignment. The announcement notes his marital status and prior service, highlighting career advancement within the naval ranks.
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Oliver C. Thompson
Navy
A. E. Thompson
Comanche, Texas
Sarah E.martin
Brawley
Calif
U. S. Naval Air Station
Com. Thompson
4-H Achievement Program Set For Comanche Monday Night
1954 4-H girls to be honored at Comanche High School Lunchroom with an achievement program and covered dish supper. Certificates of completion for Dress Revue Dairy Foods shrubbery identification and share the fun festival winners. Family dishes and club entertainment planned.
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Comanche High School
Ward School PTA Meets Tuesday
The West Ward Parent Teachers Association will meet Tuesday at 2 30 PM with full attendance urged. The program centers on Civil Defense and includes a book review by Mrs Porter Franks of Tomorrow. Public invited. Mr and Mrs Hubert Smyre and Carol spent the holidays in Fort Worth with relatives. Mrs Smyre was formerly Mrs Guy Williams of Comanche.
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West Ward
Parent Teachers Association
Porter Franks
Hubert Smyre
Carol
Ft. Worth
Carnes Motor Named New Dodge Dealer on Fort Worth Highway
J F Desmond announces Carnes Motor Company as the new Dodge dealership on Fort Worth Highway. Ralph Carnes invites residents to inspect the redesigned 1955 Dodge line with swept back styling three tone paints 123 to 183 horsepower engines and more than 19 improvements. The dealer offers three series 14 models with new interiors and fabrics and a modern service department with factory trained mechanics.
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Carnes
Dodge
Royal
Notice to subscribers renewal bargains offered
Daily paper subscriptions shown with bargain rates and renewal options. Fort Worth Star Telegram daily and Sunday at 13.95 per year, with Comanche Chief 15.35. Fort Worth Press daily except Sunday 5.50 per year, or 7.00 with The Chief. The Chief also can send subscriptions to Dallas Morning News and other papers. Abilene reporter San Angelo StandardTimes Brownwood Bulletin and more.
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Mail
Fort Worth
Dallas Morning News
Abilene
San Angelo
Grammar PTA Meets January 13 at The Grammar School
The Grammar School PTA will meet next Thursday afternoon January 13 in the school auditorium. The theme Defense Our Destiny will be discussed by guest speaker Jimmy Carpenter. The sixth grade will present a special program and a cordial invitation to attend is extended by Mrs. W. L. Morris of the Program Committee.
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Grammar School
PTA
Jimmy Carpenter
W. L. Morris
Community Club At Fairview To Meet Wednesday
The Fairview Community Club will meet next Wednesday night at the school building. Special guests will be the Hillbilly Kids with a variety music program. A quilt will be given away at the meeting. Everyone has an invitation to attend.
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Fairview Community Club
No Traffic Accidents Reported in County During December
Captain Jack Sutherland of the Texas Highway Patrol released Comanche County Rural Traffic Accident Summary for December. No accidents reported in the county during the month.
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Jack Sutherland
Ft Worth
Texas Highway Patrol
Comanche County
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Harelik
Ben Evridge Dry Goods
Ben
Evridge
Mullican’s
Higginbotham’s
Reese-Palmer
Carnes Motor Company
Ralph Carnes
Chrysler Company
DeSoto—Plymouth
Chrysler-Plymouth
Carnes Motor
Studebaker
Tupin
Ernest Tupin
Evans Company
Fstine
Ygl
de Leon
Herman Moore
Lakeview Chiefs
Team
Pet Coleman
Brady Winters
Brownlee and
Price
Thompson
Ward School
Carnes Motor New
Dodge and
Plymouth Dealer
Grammar Pta
Fairview
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