Brightman Dedicated FBI Agent Retires After 20 Years of Service
Dwight M Brightman a Coleman County native and former Comanche County sheriff retires from the FBI after 20 years in hazardous duty. He served in Kansas City Nashville Knoxville Denver New York Dallas and here aiding high profile kidnap extortion and spy cases including the Duquesne ring and the Cash child rescue. He is married to Corrine Luker and has two children and two grandchildren. He will reside at the C Luker Ranch near Comanche.
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Brightman
South America
Kansas City
James H. Kempner
Charles Matson
Tacoma Wash
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Princeton
Fla
Franklin Pierce McCall
George Wyerhauser
Tacoma
Hoover
Florida Everglades
FBI
Dallas
Coleman County
Corrine Luker
Comanche
C. F. Luker
Mr. Luker
Mrs. Brightman
Charles Walkers Wedding Shower Honors Local Couple
Charles Walkers honored with a wedding shower in Sidney on Saturday January 8 at the Sidney Home Making Cottage. Over a hundred guests, including relatives from Comanche, attended as gifts were opened and refreshments served. Charles recently returned from three years in the Air Force in Scotland where he served as a Radio Intercept Operator. He married Isabell Gibb of Edinburgh in August 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Charley Walker
Comanche
W. H. Porter
Sid
Hattie Clark
W. N. Gleaton
Paul
Gail
Judy
E. W. Gleaton
Jeannine
John Edwin
Charles
Air Force
Scotland
Isabell Gibb
Edinburg
Building dedication for Southwestern Medical School in Dallas
A new 2.85 million dollar Basic Science Building for Southwestern Medical School of the University of Texas in Dallas is set for dedication on January 29 at 2 00 p m. The event will include UT Regents state officials foundation trustees and national medical dignitaries at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Medical School
University of Texas
Dallas
Harry Hines
R. R. Gilbert
Southwestern Medical Foundation
William C. Chilton
Comanche
Southwest
Karl Hoblitzelle
Board of
Farm Bureau Officers Meet at Comanche County Office
Officers and directors of the Comanche County Farm Bureau held a meeting in the Farm Bureau Office on Saturday afternoon. Evidence of member interest was noted during discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
December Wedding of Carman Long and Billy Rains
Miss Carman Ruth Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Long of Brownwood and Seaman Billy DeWayne Rains son of Mr and Mrs J B Rains of Comanche were married December 10 at West Center Church Brownwood The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Roy Rains grandfather of the groom The newlyweds plan to live in New London Connecticut where Rains is stationed at a submarine base for training and the couple will pursue Navy life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carman
Ruth Long
Sidney Long
Brownwood
Billy DeWayne Pains
J. B. Rains
Comanche
West Center Church
Roy Rains
Marian McCoy
Virginia Roberts
Robert Elkins
Rains
Comanche High School
Navy
Brownwood High School
March of Dimes Drive Under in Comanche County
The 1955 March of Dimes campaign for funds is now in full swing in Comanche County with a goal of 5500. County Drive Chairman John Earl Williams notes last year’s 4600 total but says the quota is higher this year. He urges solicitors to visit local banks to drop off donations and emphasizes Comanche County’s past support from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Chairmen are named for every community as many programs are planned to boost funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Fisher
Jean Rachels
Bettie Kirkland
Farm Bureau
J. Walter Hammond
Drennans
Comanche County
John Earl Williams
Williams
Mr. Williams
March of Dimes
Upset Victory Stuns Pottsville In Narrow 37 36 Game
Sidney High School edged Pottsville Sidney last Thursday in a thrilling 37 to 36 conference contest. Grimes led the effort as a standout forward keeping the home team in contention and sealing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High Schoo
Potteyis
Sidney
Grimes
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Durham
Dwight M. Brightman
Port
New York City
Frederick J. Duquesne
Charles Walkers
SW Medical School
Gustine
Star
Oda Baggett
mCi
Tel
Kraft’s Velveeta
LGE. Crisp
Iolbi
Nabisco
Homefolk
Blackeye Peas
Coscho
Crisco
del Haven
Plymouth Coffee
Miss Carman Long
Billy Rains
MR. and Mrs. Rains
Comaney
W. D. Blackwood
P Will
Unfors
Army Dock
Pottsville
RCA Estate Gas
RCA
Hathcock Courant
John M
Happy) Hathcock
NW Corner Square
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