County Equalization Board Deliberations Postponed Notes
The Comanche County Equalization Board members Judge D F Cara and Commissioners Elliott Eddie Mel Irvin Dunn sit to adjust tax values this week and mention the extended meeting time. Notices are mailed now and a non meeting is scheduled for the 19th. Local ads promote store bargains and green stamps.
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Ixry
D. F. Cara
Ind
Elliott
Eddie Meal
Irvin Dunn
Caraway
CHS Band Chiefs Set for Louisville National Parade Trip
The Comanche band group travels to Louisville June 5 26 to join the Texas party at the National Convention. 71 piece Indian Band along with the Fireman Germar Band and the 20 piece Stage Band plan to march in the Parade of States and perform. Funds raised total 6213 41 with committees and sponsors contributing. Jaycees backstop covers 661 90 with transport lodging meals and lodging budgets itemized. Travel routes include Little Rock and Paducah en route to Louisville. uniforms are black Bermuda shorts.
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Lubbock
Louisville
Fireman Germar
Comanche Band
Comanche Band Parents Club
Comanche Jaycees
Jaycees
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Lexe Eanes Park
Louis
Little Rock
Manning Motor Inn
Arkansas
Old Settlers Reunion Set for July 25 Picnic
C. E. Straley president of Comanche County Old Settlers announces the annual picnic to be held on Thursday July 25 after last year’s omission. A teaser promises a bigger feast with barbecue meat and trim mings provided by the women.
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C. E. Straley
The
Comanche County
Kenneth Tidmore To Head Masons
Kenneth Tidmore elected Worshipful Master of Hope Lodge No 481 AF and AM for the new Masonic year. Officers include Ollie Gands Senior Warden and Robert Willis Senior Deacon, with holdovers Len Wilhelm and Reginald Waggoner as secretary and treasurer. Installation planned June 24 at 8 p.m. with allied lodges and district officials.
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Hope Lod
Af&am
Comanche
Kenneth Tidmore
Ollie Gands
Robert Willis
George Ware
John King
James Roberts
Stewart
EB. W. Gleaton
Buster Robertson
Len Wilhelm
Reginald Waggoner
Wahd Tiler
Dan Butter
Sipe Springs Lodge
Armstrong Lodge
de Leon
Fleming Lodge
Gustine
Virgil WW. Norris
Leo Haggard
Comanche Trailer Company Breaks Ground for New Plant
Work begins on a 40 by 81 foot corrugated iron factory for the Comanche Trailer Corporation to produce travel trailers and pickup campers. The site on 3.31 acres sits between West Central and West Grand Avenues. R. C. Isham named general manager and vice president. J. E. Maxwell of Fort Worth is president. W. W. Bradford of Fort Worth treasurer. Isham, Comanche native, started trailer making in 1934 with Cliff Reynolds. Initial staff will be 5 to 7 workers, with growth toward 45 to 50. Plan to build 13, 16, and 19 foot trailers with aluminum exteriors, hardwood interiors, and full facilities. Some models to bear the Comanche name. The Ishams and daughter Wendy reside at 1110 North Austin Street and attend First Methodist Church.
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Comanche
Comanche Trailer Corporation
West Central
West Grand Avenues
Moorman Manufacturing Co
R. C. Isnam
J. E. Maxwell
Fort Worth
I Corporation
Presiden
Eia W. W. Bradford
Teasurer
Isham
David H. Isham
Cliff Reynolds
Reynolds
Ishem
Wendy
North
Austin St
Lakes Catch More Water Boosts City Supply
Comanches two municipal lakes rose this week with Lake Eanes adding 18 inches and Lake Comanche about 6 inches. Jolink says the combined level provides a two year water supply. Pre rainfall pumping had been 80 percent of daily capacity limited by the filter plant and supply lines.
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Comanche
Lake Eanes
Lake Comanche
City Works Project
John Jolink
Summer Baseball Play Starts Here Monday
Teams are set for the Fort Worth summer recreation league with Pee Wees Little League and Babe Ruth divisions. Schedule begins Monday June 24 with three Monday games at 5 00 5 30 and 6 45. Babe Ruth teams include Gustine Blanket Arthur Hot Rods and Durham Braves.
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Montigny
Ray Smith
Saints
First Methodist
Church
Wizards
Blanket
Babe Ruth
Gustine
Arthur Hot Rods
Durham Braves
Riddell Returns Home From Comanche Visit
Larry Wayne Riddell has returned to Austin after a short stay in Comanche with his aunt Mrs. Vasco Lee and Mr. Lee.
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Larry Wayne Riddell
Austin
Comanche
Vasco Lee
Mr. Lee
Vacationing Family Spends Time in Clovis NM
Mr and Mrs Weldon Turner and their daughter spent part of this week vacationing in Clovis New Mexico.
AJRA Rodeo Planned Here For Aug 15 16 17
The Comanche AJRA Show was announced at the Yaleta Rodeo in El Paso and drew strong interest. An AJRA approval request has been filed in Odessa for the August 15 16 17 event at Comanche with space for 100 to 150 horses and prize pledges growing from sponsors including State National Bank Arthur Chevrolet and more. A junior rodeo night and various events such as flag racing pole bending barrel racing and keyhole race will be featured for young contestants.
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American Junior Rodeo Association
Odessa
Comanche
Agra
el Paso
State National Bank
Arthur Chevrolet and
Manche Wholesale
Marshall’s Cafe
Central Texas Fertilizer Company
Ernest McDougpany, Company
Gouth Grocery
Dudley Bros
Garter Dur Pharmacy
Hare Cree Edmondson
Lola's Cafe
Clemong Motor Co
Baxter’s
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Kentucky
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Irvin Cobb
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Cynthia Gray- Ripley
Cheryl Braziel
Jane Ann Rob
Old Settlers Reunion
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IOOF
Clarence Evett
Noble Grand
Martin L. Emert
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Meadowbrook Drive
Gray Jolink
John Josink
Jessi
New Mexico State University
New Mexico
Dodge County
Wisconsin
Lake Eanes Park
Sarah Lou McCullough
Newburg
Carolyn Owens
Chamber of Commerce
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R. G Burwell
Comanche Dairy Association
Jean Cunning Cunningham
Walter Esswein
A. McCullough
Peggy Evans
Jane Kam
Letha Dunn
Nancy O’brien
Johndult Leader
Bill Lane
Gayle Isham
Gorie McCullough
Willie Evans
Wayne Robertson
Becky O’brien
Christy O’brien
Beth Dunn
Karen Len
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Kay Vineyard
Sharon Craig
Linda Lane
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