Comanche 14th Annual Amateur Rodeo Draws 10000 Crowd
The Comanche rodeo drew an estimated 10,000 fans over Thursday to Saturday, with 148 contestants competing for $2,407 in prize money. Top honors went to Tommy Baco in calf roping and Red Nixon in bareback bronc riding, while Joan Carroll was named Rodeo Queen.
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Comanche
Lloyd Woodley
Lampasas
Tommy Baco
Cisco
Jack Sheridan
Gatesville
John Burrus
Caradan
Peggy Sanders
San Angelo
Red Nixon
Breckenridge
Norris Sexton
Bill Barton
Abilene
Jim Pippen
Vernon
Joe Bradford
Kerrville
Larry Smith
Zephyr
Wayne Frank
Bradford
Clifford Clarke
Temple
Vote Totals Report Shows Absentee Ballot Counts
Absentee ballots for Y24 were recorded with totals indicating participation trends. Clerk Hazel Streety notes early receipts and a marked tally before the PS deadline, reflecting turnout dynamics in the local election.
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Hazel Streety
Primary next Saturday election notice in Cheyenne District
A local notice from Tom Moore, seeking support for reappointment as TM Clerk in the Second District. He cites attendance and financial concerns, asks voters to continue democratic practice, and asks supporters to assist next Saturday’s primary.
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Cunstermary
Secon
Construction Underway For New Church Of Christ Building
Fire last Sunday destroyed the existing Church of Christ at 508 North Pearl. A new brick building with five classrooms a pastor study a baptistry and a 375 seat auditorium is under construction at the same site. Costs total about 30 000 with total investment near 45 000 to 50 000. W T Smith of Vernon leads the project and completion is expected in about three months. Donations from Churches of Christ statewide exceed 3 000 including 428 67 from Stephenville and over 400 from Arlington Heights Fort Worth. San Antonio sent 250. The June 6 fire caused about 20 000 damage with 6 000 insured.
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Church of Christ
North Pearl
M. O. Manchester
W. T. Smith
Vernon
Churches of Christ
Stephenville
Arlington Heights
M. F. Manchester
San Antonio
Winners Named in 4-H Club Dress Revue
Winners across first to third year divisions were announced with many girls from De Leon Gustine County and Amity earning blue ribbons. Awards included sewing kits tracing wheels carbon paper sewing gauges and subscriptions to The National 4-H News. Piano by Polly McCullough and commentary by Reta Richmon and Peggy Godfrey accompanied the event.
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Cornelia Cook
de Leon
Doris Oliver
Janie Patton
Gustine
Nancy Richman
County Wide
Martha Flemming
Carol Steele
Sidney
Geneva Richmon
Anna Marie George
Nancy Richmon
Betty Sadbery
Mary Haynes
Reta Richman
Reva Coker
Stella Sue
Barbara Sue Kanady
Martha Fleming
Joyce Nichols
Susie Cook
Martha Haynes
Wilma Martin
Chestine Carouth
Ola Fay Shugart
Lola
Singing Service at First Freewill Baptist Church
A singing event is planned at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Southeast Comanche Sy at 2 30 p m per the church bulletin.
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Freewill Church
First Freewill Baptist Church
Comanche
Billard
Annual Soil Conservation Tour Heads Toward Osage Country Oklahoma
The 4 day trip departs July 28 from Mineral Wells with 60 to 70 participants from Upper Leon Hamilton Coryell Bosque and Palo Pinto Soil Conservation Districts traveling by two chartered buses at $12 per person. Comanche area participants must reserve by July 21 at SCS headquarters. The itinerary includes stops in Wichita Falls Pawhuska Osage Country and Tulsa with return to Mineral Wells by August 3 and notes last year’s attendees Tiny Burton Ogden Fritts Buster McDonald Morris Dean and John Simpson.
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Osage
Oklahoma
Upper Leon
Hamilton, Coryell
Bosque
Palo Pinto
Comanche
SCS
Mineral Wells
Wichita Falls
Wichita Valley
Pawhuska
Ob- Okla
Wildlife Refugee
Oklahoma City
Comanche Rodeo Parade Draws Large Crowd and Honors
The Comanche Rodeo parade drew about 7,000 spectators last Thursday kicking off 14th annual festivities. The Lions Club sponsors led by Comanche High School Band, with 250 riders and 175 floats including 35 Rising Star Club riders. Winning float went to Comanche County 4-H. prizes ranged up to 15 dollars. Miss Joan Carroll crowned queen, with runners up Martta Weaver and Rita Richman earning 15 10 and 5 dollar prizes.
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Joan Carroll
Stag Creek
R. E. Seay
Miss Carroll
Howard Payne College
Marietta Weaver
Sipe Sprines
Rita Richman
de Leon
Comanche County
Tate & Lee, Tobaccoists
Comanche
Comanche County Electric Cooperative
Oe & Waring
Comanche Lions Club
Herbert Goodson
Comanche High School
Rising Star Club
Lions Club
Ares Denis Rae
Cmancha
Comanche Army Reservists Depart for Fort Hood Duty
Comanche Army Reserve members will leave Saturday for a 15 day active training period at Fort Hood. Lt. Col. Henry M. Chambers and other officers including Lt. Col. Howell Cobb Major Herbert Goodson Major Wyatt Lee Morris and Captain H D Swilley accompany the unit. Enlisted men listed include Sgts Alonzo Bob McElroy J L Cox Eldon Ray Tupin Bob Parker David Miller Ralph Woods and Pvt Jimmy.
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Army Reserve
Fort Hood
Henry M. Chambers
First Baptist Church
Howell Cobb
Herbert Goodson
Wyatt Lee Morris
H. D. Swilley
Col. Chambers
Pacific
Col. Cobb
Goodson
Morris
Swilley
Comanche
Sgts
Alonzo
Bob McElroy
J. L. Cox
Eldon Ray Tupin
Bob Parker
David Miller
Ralph Woods
Bufeed
Jimmy
Comanche Chief celebrates 82 years of continuous publication
The Comanche Chief marks its eighty second year of weekly issues since 1873. The paper holds extensive archives from 1912 onward and notes ten past owners. It touts community service, large circulation, a strong want ad section, and AAA rating from Community Research Bureau for top Texas weekly status.
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G. A. Beeman
John Bell Chilton
Comanche
Sid Thomas
Sam Vernon
Comanche County
Texas
Community Research Bureau
United States
Post Office Department
Ist Baptist RAs Lead Little League Standings
First Baptist RAs run to 7 0 1 000 mark as they beat the Toppers. Victory Baptist RAs topple Saints to claim joint runner up. Saints suffer seventh straight loss. Higginbotham’s and Raiders seek wins in Friday action with Saints facing First Baptist RAs next Monday. League standings show First Baptist 7 0 1 000, Victory 5 2 725, Higginbotham’s 2 3 500, Toppers 3 4 426, Raiders 2 4 358, Saints 0 7 000.
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First Baptist Ras
Victory Baptist Ras
Saints
Higginbotham’s
Raiders
First Baptist
Victory Baptist
Baptist
Victory’ Baptist
Toppers
Billy Fred Curry Represents Legion At Boys State
Billy Fred Curry of Comanche attended Lone Star Boys State at the University of Texas in Austin where over 500 boys studied government and filled state offices. He was elected State Commissioner of Education, heading Texas Public Schools under Gilmer Aiken.
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Billy Fred Curry
Fred Curry
Comanche
Lone Star Boys State
University of Texas In
Austin
Texas
Young Curry
Gilmer- Aiken Klow
Billy Curry
Pottsville
Billy Fred
Cunningham Post
American Legion
Pie Supper At Mercer Gap With Rally Next Thursday
The Mercer Gap Community Club sponsors a pie and cake supper and a political rally next Thursday night July 22 at the Mercer Gap Community Club. Special music and a puppet show by H C Albin are on the program. Everyone is invited.
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Mercer Gap Community
Stag Creek Residents Undertake First Aid Course
About 30 to 40 Stag Creek residents take part in a sponsored first aid course organized by the Stag Sh Go Club. The session highlights practical basics and benefits to the community.
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Stag Creek
Stag Sh Go —. Club
Ohie Pranks
Joe Sartor
Jean Rachels
Political Issue Next Week in The Comanche Chief
The Comanche Chief announces a pre election political issue with biographical sketches and last minute ads from candidates. It plans state political news and urges early voting, plus compile a results party funded by local business and candidates. County Democratic Chairman D W Long will headquarter at The Chief on election night to receive unofficial returns and coordinate the counting.
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Comanche
Election Returns Party
Democratic
D.W. Long
Singing school slated at Beattie Club House
An old fashioned singing school will begin Monday July 19 at the Beattie Club House. Teacher will be Newt Bingham who has taught singing schools for many years.
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Beattie Club
Newt Bingham
Postal Receipts Up in Co Manche Despite Drouth 1954
Post Master Robert L. Eaton notes postal receipts for Co Manche rose to 16 629 14 from 15 662 37 for January 1 to June 30 1954 versus 1953. He calls the gain surprising in the drought period, reflecting a steady trend over the years.
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Co Manche
Drouth
Robert L. Eaton
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L. Huett
Serstore
Rand
Curb Ser
Harelik’s
Doris Day
Richard the Hell
Baxter's Place
Refining Company
Wood Highway
Rodeo
Lee
Che County
Tom) Moore
Comanche Area
County Electric Cooperative
Greene and Waring Insurance
Martta Weaver
Sipe Springs
Arta
Ist Baptist RA
Legion
Mecer Gap
Beattie
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