Real Estate Boom In Comanche North Austin Street
Downtown Comanche sees major deals on North Austin Street with three transactions. Frank and H M Vineyard buy a 143 foot front lot with the Joe Hicks Fruit Stand building. Bobbie Rambo buys the adjacent lot for a fireproof barber shop. C C Straley buys the Morris corner for a modern business building. Residential district expansion also begins with a Chaney addition and new street between A P Cox and W C House residences. Pfc Loyd Plummer of Comanche dies of wounds on Okinawa May 14 after thirty three months in the South Pacific. Survivors include his mother and sister in Comanche.
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Comanche
Austin Street
A&p
Frank and
H. M. Vineyard
Albert Guthrie
Joe Hicks
Rambo
Bobbie Rambo
J. B. Chilton
Vineyard Brothers
Frank Vineyard
Vineyard
Chaney
A. P. Cox
W. C. House
Highway 36
Okinawa
Pfc
Loyd Plummer
Linne E. Plummer
War Department
Plummer
South Pacific
Marshall
Saipan
Marianas
Earl Patterson
Energy Revival Opens Tonight at Energy Baptist Church
The annual revival at Energy Baptist Church opens tonight led by Rev. Bradley Hensley from New Mexico with preaching announced by Rev. Bob Graham of Proctor. Gail Isham, Sunday School Superintendent, confirms the schedule.
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The
Energy Baptist Church
Gail Isham
Bradley Hensley
New Mexico
Bob Graham
Proctor
W A Frazier 73 Dies After Brief Illness In Comanche
William Andrew Frazier 73 died at home in Comanche Saturday night June 30 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Comanche Church of Christ with Minister R C Ledbetter officiating. Interment was in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery. He lived in Beattie area before moving to Comanche and married Sadie Howard on March 3 1901. Survived by wife and three children Bert Frazier Olen Frazier and Mrs Floy Little. two brothers Henry Frazier and M P Frazier. He was a Church of Christ member for 43 years.
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William Andrew Frazier
Comanche
Oklahoma
Floy Little
Beaumont
Henry Frazier
de Leon
M. P. Frazier
Fort Worth
Frazier
Church of Christ
County Singing At Gustine Tonight
The Stamps Harmonettes perform at the County Quartett Singing Convention in Gustine July 6 at the Gustine Methodist Church. Convention secretary Mrs. Maudie Creek notes the quartet is well known and promises an enjoyable program for attendees.
Smyrna Couple Visiting Stewart Family Here
Cpl and Mrs Willis Steward of Smyrna Tennessee visit Mr and Mrs Rob Stewart and other relatives in the area.
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Willis Steward
Smyrna, Tennessee
Rob Stewart
Death of Navy Man Confirmed
Alton Henry Hall, Electrician's Mate first class, U S Navy, son of Mr and Mrs H A Hall of Comanche, died of beriberi on 19 November 1944 while a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp in the Philippines. The Navy confirms his death and notes death benefits forms will be sent to his father.
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Alton Hall
U. S. Navy
H. A. Hall
Comanche
Navy Department
Young Hall
Navy
Corregidor
H. B. Atkinson
USNR
Alton Henry Hall
United States Navy
Philippine Islands
American Legion Post Set to Meet Next Wednesday Night
Veterans of World War I and II are invited to a July 11 meeting at 8:30 PM in the Comanche County Courthouse courtroom. Post Commander C. W. Gray urges attendance.
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The
American Legion
Comanche County
C. W. Gray
Cpl Doyle Dillard Reassigned From Miami to Fresno
Corporal Doyle Dillard arrived this week from Miami Florida and is en route to Fresno California where he will be stationed.
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Cpl
Doyle Dillard
Miami
Florida
Fresno
California
Beauford Kerley Family Returns Home From California
Mr and Mrs Beauford Kerley and daughter Charlene have returned home from California where Mr Kerley has been working.
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Mrs. Beauford Kerley
Charlene
California
Mr. Kerley
Newburg Revival Begins Saturday at South Leon Church
The South Leon Baptist Church in Newburg will start its annual revival on Saturday night at 8 30. Rev C R Hickerson of Brownwood District Missionary will preach during the week long revival. The pastor Rev E N Strother invites the community and friends to attend. the church dates back to before the Civil War and has long contributed to local moral and religious life.
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South Leon
Texas
Aaron Little Observes 90th Birthday Here
Aaron Little the last surviving Comanche County cowboy who rode the Chisholm Trail to Kansas celebrated his 90th birthday at home on June 25 with friends and kin. He remains cheerful despite bedridden illness and limited hearing, while relatives note his enduring good humor.
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Aaron Little
Comanche County
Chisholm Trail
Kansas
Aaron
Cleve Roberts
Mary
Smiths and Friends Gather for Fourth in Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. P. Q. Smith of Hamilton spent the Fourth with Mrs. K. R. Little and Mrs. Mary L. Smith, sharing a holiday with neighbors and family in a local gathering.
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P. Q. Smith
Hamilton
K. R. Little
Mary L. Smith
Bob Wilson Seeks Clock After Clock Fails
Comanche County farmer Bob Wilson searches town stores for a clock after his fails to run. He milks 14 cows then discovers from a radio broadcast that it is ten minutes to 2 am.
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Bob Wilson
Comanche County
Wilson
Annual Meeting of Comanche County NFLA Members Saturday
The Comanche County NFLA holds its annual stockholders meeting this Saturday at 2 00 p m in the District Court Room Comanche. Paul G. Haines Soil and Water Conservation Specialist will speak. D W Long president emphasizes conservation's importance to county prosperity and invites land bank borrowers and prospective borrowers to attend.
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Comanche County
NFLA
Comanche
Eiland Fagan
Paul G. Haines
D. W. Long
Long
Comanche Native Elwyn Lane Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Elwyn Dayton Lane son of Mrs H D Lane of Comanche becomes a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces after completing bomber training at Carlsbad New Mexico Army Air Field. He trained in dead reckoning navigation and bombardier courses and is set for active duty with undisclosed destination. His wife is the former Lucille Andress of Comanche.
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Elwyn Dayton Lane
H. D. Lane
Comanche
Army Air Forces
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Army Air Field
Lane
Lucille Andress
Tearing Up a Town for Christ's Sake
Rev A Edwin Wilson former pastor of the First Baptist Church, now in Amarillo, congratulates Comanche Methodist on inviting Rev G P Comer a preacher who “teaches true Christian living.” Wilson notes Comer is not afraid to point out church shortcomings and to tear up a town for Christ's sake.
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A. Edwin Wilson
First Baptist Church
Amarillo
Comanche
Comanche Methodist Church
G. P. Comer
Wilson
Primitive Baptist Association To Meet at Pottsville
The Old Harmony Association of Primitive Baptist will hold a three day meeting in Pottsville July 6 7 and 8 on the public school grounds. Comanche County citizens are invited to attend. Tom R Cox Clerk.
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Primitive Baptist Association
Pottsville
Old Harmony Association of Primitive Baptist
Comanche County
Tom R. Cox
Comanche County Exceeds War Bond Quotas in Friday Rally
County War Finance Chairman Roland Miller reports Comanche County surpassed the overall War Bond goal of 375000 and the Series E target of 280020. A Friday rally at Camp Bowie, led by Major David Evans, pledged 61300 in bonds. The event featured the Puerto Rican String Band and attendees urged banks to report sales by Saturday noon. S/Sgt Ray Price and Vera M Gray married June 22 at the local Baptist parsonage. Price stationed in Memphis.
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Vera M. Grayson
Roy Grayson
Ray Price
J. T. Price
Summersville
Kentucky
E. G. Gregory, Jr
Lila E. Gragyson
J. C. Morphew
J. D. Coker
Price
Comanche High School
S/Sgt. Price
4Th Armored Division
Eva
Memphis
Tennessee
Comanche County
Cunty War Finance
Roland Miller
Miller
Gustine
Harmony
Newb
Maxville
White Point
Comanche
David O. J. Evans
Camp Bowie
Juan A. Albino
Cpl
Carlos Huertas
Hector Otiz Correa
Angel Gonzales
Pfc
Luis L Espanoa
Proctor Revival Begins Tonight at Proctor Methodist Church
A church revival starts Friday night at 8 30 at Proctor Methodist Church led by Rev G B Clark Comanche evangelist. Rev R T Wallace invites the community to attend with a nightly program. Topics include A Costly Journey The Moral Leper The Great Question The Long Home and The Chickens Come Home To Roost along with a Thursday quartet and solo.
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Proctor Methodist Church
G. B. Clark
Comanche
R. T. Wallace
Wallace
Clark
Plans For Old Settlers Reunion Set For July Twenty Seventh
Plans proceed for the Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion to be held Friday July 27 led by J R Eanes president. The one day program will feature a round table on old times and several three minute talks by old settlers as the county’s only annual social gathering.
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Old Settlers
J. R. Eanes
Comanche County
Old Settlers Reunion Association
Eanes
Livestock Association announces August 10 barbecue at Lake
Comanche County Livestock Association officials set plans for the annual membership meeting and barbecue at Lake Fanes Park. The arrangements committee includes C. M. Albin as chairman and Doc Edwards, Wayne Evridge, W. J. Barret, Cade Murphy, Richard Burleson, and Walter B. Barret. Members meet at 5 p.m. with barbecue served at 7 p.m.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Lake Fanes Park
C. M. Albin
Doc Edwards
Wayne Evridge
W. J. Barret
Cade Murphy
Richard Burleson
Walter B. Barret
Butler Buys Goodwin Used Furniture Store
J. W. Butler has purchased the D. T. Goodwin Used Furniture Store on West Grand near the Butler Produce Company. He will operate both the furniture store and his produce business.
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Butler
Goodwin Furniture
J. W. Butler
D. T. Goodwin
West Grand
Butler Produce Company
Mr. Butler
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