Comanche area July Fourth activities and local tips
The note highlights upcoming Independence Day events in Comanche including a large Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo in Stamford and a Ragtime Festival in Kerrville plus Brady celebrations. It warns about July 4th as a holiday and urges safe travel while noting local civic history and a shopper caution about grocery costs and built-in extra expenses.
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Washington
Comanche
Stamford
Kerrville
Brady
Comanche Senior League Dominates De Leon And Bangs
Comanche Senior League, sponsored by Gore Bros. Agri-Service, remains undefeated after beating De Leon 15 1 and Bangs 15 2. Danny Hicks hit a centerfield homer as Comanche built a big lead by the 3rd inning. The team improves to 8 wins 0 losses and next plays Gustine Monday at 8 p.m. local fans urged to attend.
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Comanche
Gore Bros. Agri-Service
de Leon
Bangs
Danny Hicks
Gustine
KCOM
Chamber of Commerce
Inspirational sermon and upcoming services at Western Hills
Rev. John C. Wiles delivered an uplifting message last Sunday with music led by Rev. Wiles. Next Sunday Daniels family and Rev. Hurt will lead. Visitors from multiple states and foreign countries signed the register, name checks include Jeanne Smith Lizzie Sullivan Willie Liv ier Keith Wells from West Germany and others visiting local residents. July birthdays listed for several residents.
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Golden Reese
John C. Wiles
Wiles
Daniels
Hurt
Jeanne Smith
Lizzie Sullivan
Willie Livie R
Keith Wells
West Germany
A. D. Randall
Brownwood
Vanita Randall
Neal Hatcher
Stephenville
Maude Boyd
Georgia McFerrin
Jesse King
Dallas
Dee Sparks
Lloyd Winder
San Antonio
Butler) Elliott
Kaylene
Dennis
Arlene
Kelly Hall
Meridian
Joy Wagner
el Campo
Tommy Wagner
Houston
John Crooks
Washington
Dennis McGlothlin
Roy Hurt
Fred Johnsons
Charles M. Johnsons
Tess Williams
Fort Worth
Bess Everett
Tolar
Jesse
Verda Vaughn
Lubbock
Deborah Johnson
Pearl Burton
Alice Moore
Mattie Beaty
Mary Wyly
Johnnie Cardwell
Florence Fielder
Joyce Jaynes
Ellen Nelson
Annie Guill
Will Kerley
Mamie Moore
Lillie Douglas
Texas 4-H Congress Opens With 500 Delegates In Houston
The first Texas 4-H Congress runs July 10 to 12 at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel in Houston drawing nearly 500 delegates including Debbie Hurst from Gustine. Delegates must be at least 15, active in 4-H, and chosen by a judging committee. Dr. John E. Hutchison opens the event with Dr. William Hale Jr. as keynote.
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Houston
Shamrock Hilton Hotel
Debbie Hurst
Gustine
Floyd Key
Martha Stephens
John E. Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
William Hale, Jr
University of Georgia Continuing Education Staff
Jessie Holdridge Dies at 68 in Cisco
Jessie Henry Holdridge 68 of Cisco formerly Le Leon died June 20 after a long illness. Services were June 22 at Assembly of God De Leon with Rev. T. W. Chapman and Rev. Bob Carpenter officiating burial De Leon Cemetery. He was born December 11, 1904 in De Leon and married Velma Holland February 5, 1925. He was a retired trucker and Assembly of God member. Survivors include his wife two sons Carson and Doyle several brothers and sisters four grandchildren and a great grandchild. An election of counsel officers will close the assembly July 12 and the 4-H delegation is sponsored by the 4-H Adult Leaders Association.
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Jessie Henry Holdridge
Cisco
le Leon
Assembly of God Church
de Leon
T. W. Chapman
Bob Carpenter
Mr. Holdridge
Velma May Holland
Grace Murdock
Lubbock
Gladys Bilbrey
Abilene
Annual Gore Reunion Held at PAR Country Club
The Gore family reunion met June 17 at PAR Country Club with 62 registrants. Attendees included numerous Gores from Abiine, Brownwood, Midland, Dallas, San Antonio, Cisco, Austin, and Comanche. records noted one birth and one marriage, no deaths. The next reunion will be at the same time and place.
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Gore
Par Country Club
J. W. Gore
Allen Bradley
Ernest
Kay Caldwell
David Wayne Gore
Karen Hancock
Wayne Gore
Paula
John Wylie
Hilton Gore
John Gore
Mark
Abilene
Marvin Harbour
Harlingen
Dick Harris
Cleburne
L. W. Perkins
LaVonna
Karen
Greg Perkins
Frank Gore
Brownwood
Louise Allen
Muleshoe
Buddy Hail
Daimon
Midland
Linda Harbour
Dallas
Jim Tatum
San Antonio
Audra and Allen
Cisco
Tom Goyette
Austin
Ricky Hawkins
Shreveport
Comanche
Bailey Gore
Joe Gore
Ruby Gore
Gorman Hawkins
David Beene
Tiffany
Jerry Scott
Bill Gore
Martin
Robert Williams
Blake
Joni
Kenneth Harvick
Cindy
Steven Carroll
David Gore
Bob Arthur
Tony
Inks Lake Trip Among Wide Texas Social Circle
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gleaton led a weekend gathering at Inks Lake near Burnet with a large party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Gleaton, Elizabeth Gleaton, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Gleaton, Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Walker, Scot Walker, Sid Porter, and numerous couples from San Marcos Austin Martindale Hamlin Hamilton Houston Lampasas Fredericksburg and others.
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Nelson Shave
Hamlin
Jessie West
Hamilton
Wilmer Howard
Houston
M. E. Srowning
Lampasas
Walter Scholaudt
Fredericksburg
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WBW
Penns
Western Hills News
The
de Leon Industrial Foundation
Presser
Ist
Texas
Congress
Jessie Holdrige
Comanche County
Adult Leaders Association
Inks Lake Trip
Mrs
E. W. Glea
Altes
Dairy Queen
Chisholm’s Convention Center
Chisholm’s Restaurant
Riverside Motel
Featuring
Alan Dryman
Caesar’s Palace
Las Vegas
Nevada
Harold
Reno
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