German All Stars Beat Locals 10to5 in Five Inning Nightcap
The crowd of about 750 watched the German All Stars defeat Comanche 10 to 5 in nine innings. Earlier, Indians topped Hill’s from league lead 6 to 5 in five innings. Manager changes and schedule tweaks were announced by Softball League officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dyer
Indians
Oscar Hill
Comanche
Frick
Nathan Jeweler
Brownwood
Glenn Daughtery
Bobby
Makie
Danechtery
Plavent
John Carnenter
Nicht
Frank Vineyard
Dodgers
Allen Beck
Warriors
Hill
Jack Wheat
City Slickers
Night Owls
Morcay
Innites
Wheat
Vinevare
Vetch Growers Should Consider Organization in Comanche County
County agent urges vetch seed producers in Comanche County to organize to maximize benefits as seed output is projected to rise. West Timber may become the national seed hub, making collective marketing, pricing, and purchasing essential. A proposed group could include 50 farmers with varying yields to plan sales, supplies, and advertising across states. Also notes local softball games and political activity in Comanche County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Rising Star Growees
Organization of Livestock Producers
Local Family Visits and Travels Across Texas
Personal mentions note Mr and Mrs Hillman Black and James with Mrs W H Lee and Brice visiting Edna Hill and Goldthwaite relatives. Mrs Lee plans a Denver trip. Brice stays with grandparents. Also Mrs J B Lacy underwent major surgery at Brownwood Memorial Hospital. Patricia Jordan visits grandparents while mother travels to New Mexico. husband Loyce Jordan in Army hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillman Black
James
W. H. Lee
Brice
G. F. Black
Geo. Denman Jr
Goldthwaite
Miss Denman
Wah. Lee
Lamesa
Edna Hill
Lee
Denver
Colorado
J. B. Lacy
Brownwood Memorial Hospital
Patricia Jordan
Walter Smith
New Mexico
Pfc
Loyce Jordan
Weekend Visits Across Texas Towns Mentioned
Mr and Mrs J W Littlejohn and sons Ted and Joe spent Sunday with relatives at Milford. Mrs Pat Morris and baby Walter Pat of Gatesville joined Mr and Mrs W E Leggett and daughter Linda of Edcouch in Comanche with the Kelso family and friends. Mrs Truman Watson visited her parents in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Littlejohn
Ted
Joe
Milford
Pat Morris
Walter Pat
Gatesville
W. E. Leggett
Linda
Edcouch
Comanche
W. R. Kelso
P. F. Hall
Sietha
Truman Watson
Steve Wiggins
Dublin
Silent Temple of a Child’s Immortal Soul
A teacher’s unseen temple endures beyond ruins as a child’s soul remains the lasting legacy. The verse contrasts decay of physical structures with the enduring spirit nurtured by education.
Local Resident W H Taylor Found Dead In Fort Worth Hotel
W H Taylor 72 a longtime Comanche County resident was found dead in a Fort Worth hotel after leaving bed due to heat. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter in Santa Anna and another in St. Louis, plus two sons in Chicago and Dallas. The 10 C F Lodge aided at burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Taylor
Cash
Justice of Peace Hurley
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Douglas
Comanche Funeral Home
Fort Worth
John G. Lambrides
First Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche County
Comanche
Santa Anna
St. Louis
Chicago
Dallas
C.F. Lodge
Smoots Return from New York Visit with Taylor Family
Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Smoot returned home Saturday from New York where they visited their daughter and family, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Taylor, for several weeks. They were accompanied by their granddaughter Ann Smoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. D. Smoot
E. A. Taylor
Ann Smoot
Outstanding 4 H Club Girls Named of the Year
Four-H Club honors go to Ann Carter Joyce Mims Dessie Mae Cagle Wadena George Nell Miller Juanell Couch Frances Frost Wanda Wilhelm Ruthie Warren Gynn Warren Beattie LaRue Rush Joyce Hancock and others for reaching the most club goals during the year across sixteen county clubs. Three schools are noted with Gets Army Discharge Charles Wayne Nance, son of C C Nance of Comanche, was honorably discharged from the Army after 16 months in Germany. R L Scott, former De Leon Free Press editor, visited his mother in San Angelo en route from the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Carter
Proctor
Joyce Mims
Lamkin
Dessie Mae Cagle
Sipe Springs
Wadena George
Comyn
Nell Miller
Gustine
Charles Wayne Nance
C. C. Nance
Comanche
Germany
Big Spring
R. L. Scott
de Leon
County 4 H Club Girls Hit Record Goal total
Ann Carter Joyce Mims and Dessie Mae Cagle led Comanche County 4 H Club girls with the most goals. The trio represented the county at the District 4 H Club Encampment at Brownwood State Park on June 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Carter
Joyce Mims
Dessie Mae Cagle
Comanche County
Brownwood State Park
Bill Glasgow Elected Director Hereford Hog Breeders Ass'n
Bill Glasgow a Comanche farmer stockman was elected director of the Southwestern Hereford Hog Breeders Association as Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma breeders met at the Westbrook Hotel Fort Worth to organize. Other officers include T J Cross president W G Walker vice president B E Gregory secretary treasurer. Glasgow urges all Hereford hog breeders to join the association and notes shipments to Texas New Mexico and Kansas for agriculture teachers FFA and 4 H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Glasgow
Southwestern Hereford Hog Breeders Association
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Westbrook
Fort Worth
T. J. Cross
W. G. Walker
Ardmore
B. E. Gregory
Elida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vetch Growers
Richard E. Burleson
Texas Power & Light Co
Dalton Perkins
Henry Perkins
C. C. Klingman
Lucille Bruton
Truetone
Western Auto Associate Store
Faye Belle Evans
Annie Lucy Lane
County Home
E. E. Blackwood
W. D. Blackwood
Carter
Hereford Hog Breeders Ass
Ane Yakhurst
Peoria
Zack Hog Farm
Town
Kelly Hereford Hog Ranch
Kansas
Inory Ffa
4-H Club
Glasgow
Ford
Blackwood Clinic & Hospital
Drs. E. E. and
The
Blackwoods
Butlers Produce
Ialties
Blackwood Clinic
Tate's Cafe
W. S. Tate
South Side Square
Ira Nichols
Steve Finley
Keel’s
Williford
Walcott
Paige
Harry Cloud- Buse
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