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Rides and News From Comanche in the 1940s Era
The Comanche Chief reports rodeos planned for summer including Lampasas Rodeo on June 30 and July 1. Local figures Steve Heather named Lions Club president, and Lt. Col. James L. Minor receives the Distinguished Flying Cross. Polio cases in Texas rise to 101. county officials meet as tax equalization board. nearby Brady tornado damages homes and prompts windstorm claims. letters describe war’s marching versus riding armies and call forWar Bond support.