First Day Cover for Sam Houston Stamp Issued in Houston
An artist’s sketch of Texas’s first permanent Capitol Building is on a Rice Hotel produced First Day Cover for the 5-cent Sam Houston Commemorative Stamp. Houston is the stamp’s first day issue site on January 10, with dedications at the Rice Hotel. Max Peck offers free copies of the cover to stamp collectors and historians.
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Texas
Republic of Texas
Houston
Rice Hotel
Sam Houston
U. S. Post Office Department
Max Peck
Local Court Docket and Marital Notices From Comanche County
District Judge Truman E. Roth to attend court in Comanche on January 17. State cases include fraud and aggravated assault charges against multiple defendants. Marriage licenses issued and remarriages recorded. Local land transfers and tax notices summarized. Poll tax receipts nearing 1964 election qualification. new motor vehicle plates go on sale January 1 with compliance by April 1.
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District Court of KE
Cuthbertson
Bank Commercial Life Insurance
Rance
Truman E. Roth
Comanche
Nly
Tate of
Texas
Jack Ray Is
Ktate
Willis Pat Walkoviak
Chargwith
Tate
Bill P. Davis
James Hen- Douglas
Susan D. Sudderth
Joseph R.ks, Jr
Easie Ramon
de Leon
Susana Hernandez
Justice Peace
Otis A. Brazier
Comanche County
Ames Lowe Blodgett
Stis St
Dallas
Nantoria Horrocks
T. Herbert Min
White Rock
E Farmers & Merchants Natal Bank
Keta Corporation Texas
Deon
C. Campbell
Lyle
Tonton T. Ramsey
Taylor Unty
Will. McClelland
Concho County
William McClelland Sury
Ann Spinn
Rt. 4
H. G. Higginbotham
John Beaty
Beaty
Sven
Comanche Public School Lunch Menu January 13 17
January 13 17 school menu lists daily meals for Comanche Public Schools. Monday features hot dogs with chili and peaches. Tuesday offers spring fried chicken, beans, corn, bread and apple sauce cake. Wednesday serves barbecue on a bun with chips and glazed apples. Thursday includes roast beef, yams, green beans and beets. Friday presents salmon croquettes with mashed potatoes carrots and bread.
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Comanche
Weight Watching for Aging Dogs
Older dogs gain weight for the same reasons as people due to reduced activity and unchanged intake. An overweight dog slows body functions and risks diseases. trim calories by smaller meals rather than strict diets, eliminate snacks, and consult a veterinarian to confirm safe weight.
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Clarence C. Fawcett
Purina Pet Care Center
St. Louis
Fawcett
Rover
Our Sunday School Visit Becomes Joyful Gospel Gathering
Charlie Nance recalls a special invitation to the First Methodist Church Sunday School in Comanche. Brothers Jones Smoot Luker and others join elderly saints for a song feast, singing Amazing Grace and The Old Time Religion as preacher Hugh O’Brien delivers a fine lesson.
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Joe Jones
Wesley
J. D. Smoot
Tom J. Luker
S.S
First Methodist Church
Comanche
Luker
J. C. Wilkerson
Hugh O’brien
Judge Caraway Undergoes Major Surgery
County Judge D. F. Caraway underwent a major operation Monday at Comanche Hospital Inc. He is reported to be making satisfactory recovery. The article notes the blue krait of India as one of the most toxic snakes with venom 50 times as potent as potassium cyanide.
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D. F. Caraway
Comanche Hospital, Inc
Caraway
India
Card of Thanks from Barnard Family in Anhalt Texas
The Barnard family and The Arms Family express gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers food and acts of kindness after the loss of their mother and sister. They thank Mr and Mrs Gaither Mr and Mrs Cloud and Elder W J Chambers for support and comfort. Anhalt Texas in Comal County is noted.
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M. L. Gaither
Harry Cloud
W. J. Chambers
H. W
Bill) Barnard
Postmaster Thanks The Comanche Chief For Christmas Mailing Help
The Comanche Texas post office thanks editor J C Wilkerson and The Comanche Chief staff for publicity aiding Christmas mail. It notes the largest Christmas mail volume, no delays, and appreciation for public effort and small contributions.
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Comanche
Texas
J. C. Wilkerson
Mr. Wilkerson
Postmaster thanks readers for year of cooperation
A letter from Jim James KE Carpenter, Postmaster, expresses thanks for the year’s cooperation and goodwill. He invites continued support and good will for the upcoming year. The message emphasizes community spirit and ongoing postal service efforts.
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Jim James KE. Carpenter
Tenchs Seniors to Take College Entrance Exam
Ten members of the 1964 Co manche High School senior class will travel to Abilene Saturday morning to sit for the college board entrance exam. Participants include Bill Jouette Frank lin Power Marsha Wilkerson Leslie Hallmark Jerry Foreman Lou McCullough Linda Davis Kay Rachels Charles McNutt and Kay Burton.
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Comanche High School
Abilene
College Board
Bill Jouette
Franklin Power
Marsha Wilkerson
Leslie Hallmark
Jerry Foreman
Lou McCullough
Linda Davis
Kay Rachels
Charles McNutt
Kay Burton
Thanking Nurses and Dr Blackwood for Kind Hospital Care
Mrs. Stella Bolton thanks the nurses and Dr W D Blackwood for being a nice help during her hospital stay and thanks everyone who ate the pretty cards.
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W. D. Blackwood
Stella Bolton
In Gratitude for Kindness After Mrs Tonie Warren
The Tonie Warren Family thanks friends and relatives for kindness shown during illness and after the passing of Mrs Tonie Warren. They especially thank Brother Smoot and Brother Todd, Oak Lawn Funeral Home, and all who assisted at the service. May God bless you all.
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Tonie Warren
Brother Smoot
Brother Todd
Oak Lawn Funeral Home
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Amoni Ie
Ourthouse News
Ornty Veterans Service Office
County Veterans Service
John King
Berta Brightman
Denton
Bertarightman
North Texas State Univerty
allas-Fort Worth-Denton
Miss Brightman
Oswell Brighton
W. Walcott
Lewisville High
Charlie Nance
Judge Caraway
Atta
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Houston - Comanche
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Payema
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Kimbell
Honey Boy
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Anhalt, Texas
Comal County
Postal Service
Tenchs
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