Local dealer marks 40th anniversary in oil and gas
The Comanche area notes Mr House celebrating his 40th year in oil and gas with the House Refining Company and the Oil Company agency since 1922. Arthur the local Chev Oldsmobile dealer invites area customers to view 24 models while the 40th Million Buy Sale is underway at the service store and across the nation. Huett urges trading in for a new appliance and McCullough-Jeaness coverage promises ad details on page 12. Eugene Cook expansion at East Central nears occupancy.
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House
SIN Refining Company
Comanche
OIL
AIR
Pierce
Exour
Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Huett
Conservation the Next Week
The Comanche plans its annual Conservation issue with help from John Simp crew at the Soil Work Unit. The edition highlights farming practices, soil work, and agricultural production as key to next year’s goals, featuring photos and commentary from local experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simp
Agricul
Next
Comanche School Board Actions Include Richardson Departure
In a June 14 meeting the Comanche School Board accepted Victor Richardson’s resignation as he moves from Meridian to Whitney as a coach. They also accepted Raymond McCullough’s resignation as high school science teacher to join Red Oak as assistant football coach, and Mrs Vonita Morris’s resignation as Special Education teacher.
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Comanche
Victor Richardson
Richardson
Meridian
Whitney
Raymond McCullough
Red Oak
Vonita Morris
Morris
Special Education Department
Abilene Public
Wendell Battle
C. E. Irby
Comanche County
Reunion planned for Comanche High School classes of 1936 37 38
Senior classes of 1936 37 and 38 will hold a reunion this weekend with over 200 expected. Open house at Joe Evridge ranch Saturday night, a 9 45 a m service at the high school auditorium Sunday with J K Wilhelm welcoming, Dr Robert Faulkner giving the invocation and Marion Wetzel giving benediction. A Lake Eanes Park barbecue lunch follows at noon and class meetings at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Joe Evridge
J. K. Wilhelm
Herbert Goodson
Spexer
Robert Faulkner
Benediction
Marion Wetzel
Underwood Catering Service
Lake Eanes Park
Ben Evridge
Ted Durham
Eddie Jones
John Beaty
Howell Grocery Sells to Morgan. Morcan Grocery Formed
Mr and Mrs B A Howell longtime Justine merchants sold their grocery store this week to Elroy Morgan. The Howells retire from the food store business and the new firm will be Morcan Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Howell
Justine
Vesars
Elroy Mogan
Virginia Kay Cobb Visits Ives in Fort Worth This Week
Virginia Kay Cobb is visiting Ives in Fort Worth this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisitine
Fort Worth
Virginia Kay Cobb
Ives
Army Seeks 2 Million Acres In Area For Maneuver Area
Comanche County youths and local groups participate in district 4-H activities and community events. Kemmitz named Extension District 8 representative to Texas 4-H Council for 1962. Garden Club plans preschool performance June 29 at Comanche High School Auditorium with local dancers and a china plate prize to benefit the Garden Club Community Center.
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Don Kemmitz
Comanche County
Frances Waring Attends Insurance Agents School in Dallas
Mrs Frances Waring Comanche attended an Agent's School conducted by Gulf Insurance Co at Southern Methodist University Dallas. The one week course focused on personal lines for individuals and businesses and she earned a certificate of proficiency.
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Frances Waring
Comanche
Gulf Insurance Co
SMU
Dallas
Waring
Brush control program for young farmers at Comanche High School
Dr. Robert A. Darrow head of the Texas A&M College range forestry department will present a program on chemical brush control. The Comanche County Young Farmers meeting is Tuesday night June 26 at 8 o clock in the Comanche High School Ag Building. Members and interested farmers are urged to attend.
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Robert A. Darrow
Department of
Comanche County
Dunn
Gatesville
Lampasas
Hamilton
Brownwood
Dudneys Begin Modern Home At 709 West College
Work started this week on a new modern residence for Mr and Mrs W H Bill Dudney at 709 West College adjacent to their present house. They recently sold their home to Rev and Mrs E N Strother and the builder is James T Pate.
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W. H
Bill) Dudney
West College
Dudneys
E. N. Strother
James T. Pate
Protests Mixed On Army Maneuver Land Use Plan in Central Texas
About 200 farmers ranchers and businessmen met in Goldthwaite with Army officials to discuss maneuver rights for roughly 2 million acres in Central Texas. Comanche County and other area meetings were planned with Lt. Gen. W Dunn stressing need for training while offering damages settlements and assurances of minimal field impact.
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Fort Worth
Goldthwaite
Army
Texas
Seven County
Dunn
4-H Clubbers Back From Brownwood Lake Camp
Comanche County 4-Hers and adult leaders completed a three day Boy 4-H Camp at Lake Brownwood with over 220 participants from District 8. The Hort iculture Team Demonstration by Walter McCullough Bobby Lane and coach Gayle McCullough won first place, earning a rotating trophy. Comanche County baseball placed third. Max Parker earned second in the fishing contest. District winners Sarah Lou and Walter McCullough received blue ribbons for a Community Improvement Demonstration. Continuous attendance from local families noted with several in the assembly group.
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Comanche C
Walter McCullough
Bobby Lane
Newburg
Herbert
Goodson
Gail MecCullough
Act
Lake Brownwood
Ross R. Wolfe
Stephenville
Noman
Porter’s Pride
Carolyn Owens
Comanche County
Don Kemmitz
4-H
Gayle McCullough
J. A. Cox
Sidney
Bell County
Max Parker
Sarah Lou
Dick Armstrong
Danny
Mike
Terry
Keith Law Jr
Elizabeth
Bill Parker
Glenn
Chamber of Commerce appoints committees
Ben Doyle Sudderth, Comanche attorney and chamber president, names twelve board committees. Industrial includes W J Parks as chair with Jerry Wright, Boyd Anthony, and Ben Sudderth. Agriculture led by Floyd Prather with John Beaty Jr and Dr James Slider. Retail Merchants by Ben Evridge with Bill Wilkerson and Joe Waring. Public Relations chairs John Beaty Jr with Dale Nowlin and Sudderth. Public Affairs, City & County Government, Civic Affairs, and Little League programs receive similar appointments among the nine members.
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Ben Doyle Sudderth
Comanche
C Chamber of Commerce
Sudderth
W. J. Parks
Jerry Wright
Boyd Anthony
Ben Sudderth
Floyd Prather
John Beaty Jr
James Slider
Ben Evridge
Bill Wilkerson
Joe Waring
Herbert Goodson
Dale Nowlin
Herbert Goodwn
Bil Wilkerson
Edmondson Family Thanks For Wrecker Service Support
Mrs I M Edmondson and Malcolm express gratitude to the Highway Patrol Sheriff Police Force service station attendants and friends who called for wrecker services over the years. They honor Shorty Edmondson for his dedication and wish he could have saved a life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Edmondson
Malcolm
Highway Patrol
I. M. (Shorty) Edmondson
Clemons Heads Local Lions Club for 1962 63
Clemons Bill Clemons, local car dealer, will lead the Comanche Lions Club as president for 1962 63. New officers include Bill Dudney first vice president D F Cara way second vice president Piez Todd third vice president John W King secretary E A Kerby Jr tail twister Ernest Ebell and director Elton McCullough. Installing officer Dr E D D Greer will preside at the Tuesday night ceremony. The year ends June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clemons
Comanche Lions Club
Bill Dudney
D. F. Caraway
Piez Todd
John W. King
Comanche County
E. A. Kerby Jr
State National Bank
Lion Tamer
Ernest Ebell
Choice Baking Company
Tail Twister
Elton McCullough
E. D. D. Greer
Lions Club
Lions’ Club
Whic
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Lometa
Othief
Gunmer
Shenapedd
Merie
McCulloughyou
McUllough-Jeanes
T. Eugene Cook
East Central
Alton R. Mor
the Dale
School News
Vic Richardson
Dickie Payne Lawless
Ruby Williams McKinzie
Nona Marshall Lanehlin
Leo Hoffman
Charlie Wetzel
Willie Jack Thomas
Howell Grocery
Morgan
Proffitt
Kemmitz
4-H Council
Angus Dickson, JR
Leroy Kemmitz
Texas 4-H Council
University of
Houston
R. G. Burwell
United Gas
The
Extension Service
Exas
Newbury
Bill Lane
Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat
Garden Club
Judd Mortimer Lewis
Comanche Garden Club
Lewis
Lassie
Arla Scott
Connie Baker
de Leon
Sue Russell
Leslie Hallmark
Jimmie Gore
Mary Norma Childs
Ken Rachels
Jack King
Armstrong Cox
Higginbotham
Garden Club Community Center
Insurance Agents
Dudney Home
Coman_che County
Belve Bean
Walter Hill
J. H. Burton
John Robertson
Gail Dudley
Eltas Dudley
J. W. Carter
Walter Barret
Keith Lane, Jr
Don Gray
Tom Spencer
Earl Seay
Marvin Lee
Herb Goodson
Howell Cobb
Louis Hareli
U. S. Army
W. Dunn
Third Corps
Fort Hood
Brownwood ‘Lake Camp
Carolyn A. Owens
County Home Demonstration Agent
Chamber OF Commerce
Clemons
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