Legislature considers rural electric distribution bill in Texas
Ory Grigsby of the Comanche County Electric Cooperative says a new Senate bill by John Bell would allow use of state and county road rights of way in emergencies to extend electric lines to unconnected rural areas. A House bill by William Fry mirrors the measure, with safeguards to relocate lines if roads are widened.
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Texas
Austin
Ory
Grigsby
Comanche County Electric Cooperative
Senate
John Bell
Cuero
É¢Énity
House of Representatives
William Fry
Victoria
School Census Drive Underway in Comun fhe District
The school census for the Comun fhe Independent School District began March 1 and runs through March. Zara Weisindanger leads the census, with Virgil Chaffin noting the focus on children entering public schools next year.
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Comunfhe Independent School District
Virgil Chaffin
Zara Weisindanger
Cihaffin
Dr. O. W. Pierson Opens Chiropractor Office In Comanche
Dr. O. W. Pierson announces the opening of a chiropractor office at 508 West Central Comanche in the J. H. McKinzie Apartment. A May 1948 Texas Chiropractic College graduate he has practiced in San Antonio since graduation and is formerly from Hamilton.
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O. W. Pierson
J. H. McKinzie
West Central
Comanche
Pierson
Texas Chiropractic College
San Antonio
Hamifiten
Rabbit Drive in Baggett Community
A rabbit drive will be held in the Baggett community on Tuesday morning March 8. Hunters meet at the James Thompson residence two miles east of Baggett Church. Shells provided for visitors. Dinner will be on the grounds.
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Baggett
James Thompson
Baggett Church
Hospital Notes Major and Minor Surgeries Listed
Major surgery: Mrs R E Mereworth Mrs A D Bear Mrs Charles Gleaton Mrs G W Black man Leonard Scales Charles Henson Hobart Humphrey. Minor surgery: Mrs Waldo Hobertz. Medical: Mrs B S Rambo Mrs J W Bartlett Jr J D Ripley Mrs Claude Meek Kaylene Kee Edward Norris J W Bartlett Jr Jack Lusk Mrs Joe Tom Gore Mrs A M Ruth. Mothers and new babies: Mrs J B Cunningham baby girl Mrs D G Ballard baby girl.
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R. E. Mereworth
A. D. Bear
Charles Gleaton
G. W. Blackman
Leonard Scales
Charles Henson
Hobart Humphrey
Waldo Hobertz
B. S. Rambo
J. W. Bartlett Jr
J. D. Ripley
Claude Meek
Kaylene Kee
Edward Norris
Jack Lusk
Joe Tom Gore
Social Security Officer To Be Here Wednesday
Ralph Fisher, manager of the Abilene Social Security Office, will be at the Comanche Post Office at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday February 9. People wishing to file retirement or death claims or discuss social security problems should call as soon after 9:00 as possible.
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Ralph Fisher
Abilene
Social Security Administration
Comanche Post Office
Stark and Binson Wed in Rising Star Ceremony
Weldon A. Stark and Ollie Lorene Binson were married in Rising Star on February 13 by Justice of Peace Will Favors.
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Rising Star
Weldon A. Stark
Ollie Lorene Binson
Justice of Peace
Will Favors
Red Cross Fund Drive Generates Strong County Response
Red Cross funds coming in well as the county drive proceeds. Elzo Stinson, county chairman, reports hearty support and praises Britison and Paw Whitton for urging continued collection until each community reports its quota.
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Red Cross
Comanche County
Elzo Stinson
County
Britison
Paw Whitton
Final date to file for city offices announced
Saturday is the last day to file for city offices according to city secretary E. L. Curb. Open seats include mayor city secretary and two council terms with candidates Marshall A Newsome O V Ripley Raymond Lame Lee Stevens for council and Pat Howarth for mayor among those announced.
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E. L. Curb
Gmces
Crvy Marshall
A. Newsome
O. V. Ripley
Raymond Lame
Lee Stevens
C. L. Huett
Tom Stark
W. H
Pat) Howart
Sidney seniors stage Hillbilly Courtship at auditorium
The Sidney High School seniors present Hillbilly Courtship by Austin Goetz Tuesday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Cast features Hervey Wilson Emmy Emmy Peppin Loretta Caker Ma Peppin Nell Wisson Lulu Triffet Judson Woolsey Yol Silverstin and others. Admission 15 cents children 25 cents adults. Proceeds aid diplomas caps gowns and senior trip.
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Sidney High School
Vans
Ozarks
Ma Peppin
Emmy
Hervey Wilson
Luke Stilsby
Emmy Peppin
Doris Smith
Nila Peppin
Loretta Caker
Stilsbys
Geretha ‘Scott
Lulu Triffet
Nell Wisson
Seedie Triffet
Lulu
Radio Hillbillies
Stanley Wright
Wash Jeddo
Judson Woolsey
Yol Silverstin
Mark T. Carroll
Louis Cattay
Loel Dene Clark
Pappy Stilsby
Geraldine Willis
Bridget O'Flannagin
Jimmy Rice
Reverend Boswell
Drennan Weds Miss Sara Woodward in Fort Worth
J C Drennan married Miss Sara Woodward of Fort Worth on February 4 in Cleburne Texas. Drennan is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Drennan of the Stag Creek Community and the couple reside at 1122 Sixth Street Fort Worth Texas.
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J. C. Drennan
Sarah Woodward
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Texas
J. C
Henry Drennan
Stag Creek
Drennan
Sixth Street
First Methodist Church Schedule
Church School at 9 50 a m services at 10 50 a m with Holy Communion in morning hour and at 7 15 p m Youth Fellowship at 6 15 p m Midweek Service Wednesday at 7 15 p m
Laundromat Demonstration Set For Tuesday At Hathcock’s
Miss Criss Covey of Westinghouse will demonstrate the new laundromat at Hathcock’s Appliance Comanche Tuesday. Attendees can see loading and setting the dial to finish a week’s laundry. Prizes include a Westinghouse radio and an electric iron. Demonstrations at 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m.
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Criss Covey
Westinghouse
Hathcock
Comastche
Soil Saving Films Slated At Gustine Friday Night
A two film program on soil building and soil saving will be shown Friday at 7 p.m. in Gustine High School auditorium. A. G. Russell of Waco will present, sharing expertise in soil improvement and fertilization for various soils and legume planting with emphasis on grain production. Sponsored by First State Bank Gustine, the event aims to inform farmers and others connected to agriculture about future generations in farming.
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Gustine
A. G. Russell
Waco
The
First State Bank, Gustine
Lt Glen Statum Arrives at Lowry AFB for Training
First Lieutenant Glen W Statum, son of Mr and Mrs C D Statum, arrived at Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colorado February 18 to attend the Department of Comptroller Training Budget and Fiscal Branch He is a former Sidney High School graduate who attended Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and entered the Air Force December 7 1942 He served nine months overseas as a navigator in the European theatre Germany France This note highlights technical instruction under the United States Air Force Career Plan offering opportunities to men over 17 with a high school education.
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Glen W. Statum
C. D. Statum
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colo
Department of Comptroller
Lt Statum
Sidney High School
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Air Force
Glen Statum
Germany
France
Glen Statham
United States Air Force
Lacy Tops Tarleton College Honor Roll
John Lacy a CHS graduate appears on Tarleton Agricultural College honor roll for the past semester. E J Howell college president confirms the achievement noting 30 or more grade points with no failing grade and expressing pride in his scholastic record.
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John Lacy
CHS
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Stephenville
J. B. Lacy
Comanche
E. J. Howell
John
Presbyterians Plan Week of Visitation Evangelism
Thirty friendly visitors chosen by the Presbyterian Church will carry out a week of Visitation Evangelism from March 6 to 13 led by Rev. George M. Sullivan formerly of Comanche now pastor of First Presbyterian Church Hamilton. He arrives for a Friday evening conference at 7 30 at the church and will join services with Rev. W. B. Gray on Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Sullivan will meet the visitors every evening during the week. March 13 is designated Decision or Church Membership day. World Day of Prayer is March 15 with a service open to all at 4 to 5 p.m.
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The
Presbyterian Church
George M. Sullivan
Sullivan Emerly
Comanche
First Presbyterian Church of
Hamilton
W. B. Gray
Mr. Sullivan
World Council of Churches
Orla Cox Dies in Orlando Florida
Orla Cox aged 58, native of Comanche County born near Sidney on February 16, 1891, died at his home in Orlando Florida after a short illness from a heart attack. Funeral services were planned in Orlando with interment there. Survived by wife Joe Dobbs, two daughters Arlena Gillespie and Ruth, four grandchildren, two brothers Oscar Cox of Dallas and Arthur Cox of Fort Worth, and two nephews. Member of the Church of Christ.
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Orla Cox
Sidney P. T. A. To Meet Next Thursday
The Sidney P. T. A. will meet Thursday evening March 10 1949 at 730 pm. Meeting was moved from Tuesday due to the senior play and bad weather. Mrs Faye Bartlett publicity chairman notes the special attendance push. Rev Robert W McGinnis and family visited his parents last week and he has been called as pastor of First Baptist Church Rowlett while attending Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth after completing work at Howard Payne College in January.
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Sidney P. T. A
Faye Bartlett
Robert W. McGinnis
First Baptist Church
Rowlett
Southwestern Seminary
Fort Worth
Howard Payne College
Summers Family Visitation at Strong Residence
Mr and Mrs Barron Summers and Mrs Summers two daughters Misses Ruby and Judy Colwell of Benbrook spent last weekend visiting in the home of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J W Strong.
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Barron Summers
Summers
Misses Ruby
Judy Colwell
Benbrook
J. W. Strong
Mr and Mrs Coker Visit W T Coker This Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coker spent Sunday with his father W T Coker.
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Fred Coker
W. T. Coker
Notice to Readers On Paper Production and Thanks
Notice explains a linotype breakdown caused misset type and missing news and ads. It credits Bowser Print Shop Comanche Matt Moore Printing Shop Brownwood Banner De Leon Free Press and Clyde Wilhelm for assistance with type setting and mechanics at Brownwood Bulletin.
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Bowser
Comanche
Matt Moore
Brownwood Banner
Brownwood
de Leon Free Press
Clyde Wilhelm
Brownwood Bulletin
McAdams Named Deputy Sheriff in Comanche County
McAdams appointed deputy sheriff of Comanche County succeeding O W Ripley who resigned. He began duties March 1 and lives in De Leon seeking a Comanche home. He and wife have one son at home and three married sons in public service and the military. He previously was nightwatchman in De Leon and a salesman for a local grocery.
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Co. P. McAdams
Comanche County
O. W. Ripley
McAdams
de Leon
Comanche
Odalea
Omar McAdams
M.e.&t. Railway
Roy McAdams
U.S. Army
Scott Field
Ilinois
J. ©. McAdams
Perrin Field
Denison
MrAdam
de Leon Wand
2. W. Howard ‘Grocery
Rural Roads Association Call Meeting Friday
The Comanche County Rural Roads Association calls a special meeting for 2 PM Friday at the District Courtroom in Comanche to plan a trip to Austin on Saturday. Officials urge full attendance to discuss the Good Roads Bill and prepare recommendations for the bill's articles.
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Comanche County Rural Roads Association
Comanche
Austin Saturney
E. Lightfoot
C. S. McClellan
Harris County
Lightfoot
Good Rural Roads Association
Jester
Austin
Harold D York and Doris Cody Wed in California
Harold D York son of Mr and Mrs M L York Comanche and Doris Jean Cody daughter of Mr and Mrs J I Cody of O'Brien California were married in Red Ding California Monday February 21. Rev James H Cody officiated at the Baptist Church. The bride wore a pale blue dress with black and pink accessories and an orchid corsage. The groom a Comanche High School graduate works for Western Union in Portland Oregon where they will reside. They plan a Texas honeymoon in April.
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Harold D. York
M. L. York
Comanche
Doris Jean Cody
J. l. Cody
O’brien
California
Redding
James H. Cody
Baptist Church
Comanche High School
The
Western Union
Portland
Oregon
Texas
Deepfreeze Demonstration Draws Large City Crowd
A near capacity crowd filled the Texas Power & Light Company Building Tuesday night for a return demonstration of the Deepfreeze home unit by Mrs. Fred E. Hill. Sponsored by Service Drug Store, owner C. L. Huett said attendees were highly pleased. Attendee prize winner Mrs. Porter McCarroll received an automatic portable dishwasher.
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Texas Power & Light Company
Fred E. Hill
Service Drug
C. L. Huett
Porter McCarroll
Gustine Tigers win regional basketball title at Abilene
The Gustine Tigers of Comanche County annexed the regional Class B title at Abilene defeating Hermleigh Scurry County 20-16 after edging Evans 23-21 and defeating Coahoma 49-33. Miller led Gustine with top scoring and was named to the first All Regional team.
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Gustine Tigers
Comanche County Lass
Abilene
Hermleigh
Scurry County
Tigers
Evans
Coahoma
Howard County
Gustine
Pearl
Coryell County
Helmleigh
Miller
Douglas Hillhouse
Perkins
Gregg
Charles Hillhouse
Austine
Grade School Cage Tournament Underway At Comanche Gym
A Grade School Basketball Tournament opens Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Comanche Gymnasium with teams Comanche De Leon Beattie Sidney and Proctor. No admission charge. Trophies awarded to winners. Play continues Thursday night Friday afternoon and Friday night.
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Comanche Gymnasium
Comanche
de Leon
Beattie
Sidney
Proctor
Harelik Store Burglarized. About $20 Stolen
Harelik's Department Store was burglarized early Tuesday morning. About $20 in change was taken from the cash register, with possible merchandise loss unclear. Entry gained by breaking a rear window glass. a footprint found near the break. Officers pursuing lead on a Comanche headed automobile seen leaving near 4 a.m.
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Harelik
Comanche Head
Odell Power and Miss McCabe Wed in New Mexico
Odell Power son of Mr and Mrs B E Power Comanche Rt 1 and Miss Mable McCabe daughter of Mr and Mrs J R McCabe of Keys Oklahoma were married in Clayton New Mexico by Rev Miller Stroup Methodist minister The couple’s attendants were James E Henderson and his wife After visits in Beaver Oklahoma and Pampa they will reside in Palestine where Power works as a driller for Stanley Oil Company
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Odell Power
B. E. Power
Comanche
Rt. 1
Mable’ McCabe
J. R. McCabe
Keys
Oklahoma
Clayton
New Mexico
Miller Stroup
James E. Henderson
Beaver
Pampa
Dallas
Palestine
Mr. Power
Stanley Oil Company
Comanche Visit Highlights Local Guests
Fort Worth hosts featured visitors as Mr and Mrs Brady Stateville return with news from Fort Worth. Hobbs New Mexico couple Odell Elrod and son Jimmy visit, staying with friends and relatives. Ralph Gray of Long Beach California visits his aunt Miss Eugenia Gray during the week.
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Brady Stateville
Fort Worth
Odell Elrod
Jimmy
Hobbs
New Mexico
Ralph Gray
Long Beach
California
Eugenia Gray
Randall Baby Born in Fort Worth Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dylan Randall announce the birth of a son named Charles Wayne born Thursday February 24 in a Fort Worth hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Coan of Fort Worth and the paternal grandmother is Mrs T R Randall of Comanche.
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Dylan Randall
Charles Wayne
Fort Worth
Charles Coan
T. R. Randall
Comanche
Dallas Family Visits Comanche With Local Coxes
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cox and daughters Marie Sprinkles and Joe Thornton of Dallas spent Wednesday in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Claude Cox.
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Arthur Cox
Marie Sprinkles
Joe Thornton
Dallas
Comanche
Claude Cox
Double Burial of Cousins Set at Priddy
The reburial service for Pte Anton H. Hohertz and Pfc Edward C. Rost is planned for Priddy at Zion Lutheran Church. Hohertz born 1925 served 77th Infantry in Pacific theater died 1945 from wounds after Okinawa. Rost born 1924 served in Mountain Infantry Division killed in action 1945 after Italy campaign.
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Priddy
Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Cemetery
Anton H. Hohertz
Edward Hohertz
Army
Camp Hood
Pacific
77Th Infantry
Okinawa
Edward C. Rost
Ed Rost
Camp Walters
Mineral Wells
Mountain Infantry Division
Italy
Tenth Mountain Division
Duffee Family Visits McGinnis Home in Garland
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Duffee and daughters Glenda Jean and Donna Kay of Garland visited the home of her parents Rev. and Mrs. R. M. McGinnis for a recent gathering.
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Paul F. Duffee
Glenda Jean
Donna Kay
Garland
R. M. McGinnis
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Rabbit
Baggett Community
Sara Woodward
First Methodist Church
Soil Saving Films
Denver, Colo
Lacy
Tarleton College
Orlando, Florida
Miss Cody
Custine Tigers
James Petsick
Allis-Chalmers
Doyle Brown
Petsick and Brown Implement Company
Allis- Chalmers
Petsick Implement Company
Petsick
Mr. Brown
Miss McCabe
Mrs. Randall
Majestic Theatre
George Reeves
Ralph Byrd
George Brent
Vera Ralston
SUN
Matinee & Mon
Edmund Gwenn
Donald Crisp
Home
Kristine Miller
Arthur Franz
Sunset Carson
Clark Gable and
Janette McDonald
San Francisco
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