Two File For Mayor Six For City Alderman Four For City Marshal
City election information for Comanche scheduled Tuesday April 5 1949 lists independent candidates for mayor Alderman Marshal and City Secretary. Mayors candidates are W H Pat Howard and Dick Weekes. Aldermen candidates C L Huett Thomas Stark W H Dudney Earl Oden Jack Filippo Ory Yantis. Marshal candidates W A Bud Newsome O W Ripley C L Stevens Raymon E Lane. City Secretary E L Corb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Curb
Comanche
W. H
Pat) Howard
Dick Weekes
C. L. Huett
Thomas Stark
W. H. Dudney
Earl Oden
Jack Filippo
Ory Yantis
W. A
Bud) Newsome
O. W. Ripley
C. L. Stevens
Raymon E. Lane
E. L. Corb
Shelton and Sunshine Boys To Perform in Comanche
Bob Shelton and his Sunshine Boys, noted radio entertainers, come to Comanche High School auditorium Wednesday March 16 at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Comanche County Swine Breeders Association, admission 15c for children 50c for adults. The sponsors tout prior popular receptions of the group and invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Shelton
Sunshine Boys
Comanche
Comanche High School
Comanche County
Longtime Comanche County resident Mrs Fisher dies at 88
Mrs. S. K. Fisher, 88, a Comanche County resident for 45 years, died Saturday in a Fort Worth hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were Monday at First Baptist Church in Comanche with Rev. Arthur Johnson officiating. burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several siblings and extended family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. K. Fisher
Comanche County
Fort Worth
Fisher
First Baptist Church
Comanche
Arthur Johnson
Oakwood Cemetery
J. H. Burton
Sutton Dudley
Floyd Prather
Pat Cagle
W. D. Chapman
Edwin Pierson
Sterling King Fisher
Claudia Fisher
Central Texas Fertilizer Company
Hester Ford
San Antonio
Pliny Mills
Odessa
Velma Elkins
Lorean McCormick
Kizzie Fisher
R. E. Mills Jr
Beaumont
Jackie Mills
New York City
Sterling
Jack Ford
Janis Sue Downs
David Mills
Cora Budd
Sherman
Mittie Harkey
Temple
Herbert Coleman
Alta Oliver
Abilene
Otis Forrester
Belton
Comanche Girls to Enter State AAU Meet in Dallas
The Comanche High School girls basketball team, coached by M. T. Camp, will compete in the Texas Amateur Athletic Union state tournament at Fair Park in Dallas March 14 to 17. The 25–6 team reached the district final, defeated Desdemona 31–29, and previously edged Lingleville 34–32. First prize includes 200 traveling expenses to the National AAU tourney plus trip coverage and individual awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas Amateur Athletic Union
Dallas
Fair Park Recreation Building
M. T. Camp
Lingleville
Desdemona
Sidney Negro Minstrel at Sidney High School March 15
The Sidney H D Club presents a Negro Minstrel at the Sidney High School auditorium on Tuesday night March 15 at 8 p m A black-faced comedy described as one of the funniest programs in the community includes piano by Mrs Eva Ravenshine colored girl interpretive number by Miss Nelda Steele jig dancing and songs by Mrs Geneva Stevens Admission 25 cents for adults and school children over twelve 15 cents for under twelve proceeds fund a club house for a community center
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney H.D. Club
Sidney High School
Faye Bartlett
Sidney
H.D
Eva Ravenshine
Nelda Steele
Geneta Stevens
Comanche Schools Close For Teachers Meeting
Comanche schools dismiss Friday to allow local teachers to attend the Mid-Texas Education Association convention in Brownwood Friday and Saturday. The program features sessions, luncheons, and speakers from the University of Texas, Washington DC, and the Dallas Morning News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
John L. Bracken
Clayton
Missouri
L. D. Haskew
University of Texas
Josh Lee
Washington, D.C
Richard West
Comanche County Motor Vehicle Fees Seen Boosting Road Funds
County officials expect 1949 motor vehicle license sales to raise about 45 000 to 50 000 for rural road maintenance with a total year collection near 60 000. The first 50 000 stays local. after that a 50 50 split with the State Highway Department funds roads. Commissioners receive about 13 000 each from these receipts. April 1 is the license due date with tag sales planned in De Leon and nearby towns. In 1948 about 60 000 was collected. 5 800 vehicles were registered in the county last year with a possible rise toward 6 000 in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
State Highway Department
Commissioners Court
J. E. Lightfoot
de Leon
Lightfoot
iPrector
Wilson
Sipe Springs
Gustine
Local Baptists To Attend VBS Clinic In Brownwood
Baptists from 215 churches in the area will gather March 15 in Brownwood for a Vacation Bible School clinic. The event, part of a Texas-wide series March 14 18, features Sibley Co Burnett of Nashville Tenn and Rev M D Rexrode of Dallas guiding attendees. Burnett is associate secretary for Vacation Bible School in the Southern Baptist Convention. Rexrode leads this program for the state Sunday School department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Brownwood
New Chryslers On Display Here
Dudley Bros local Chrysler Plymouth dealers announce the showing of the 1949 model Chrysler cars. The new models feature more than 50 changes including the Prestomatic fluid drive transmission and the Spitfire engine. Interior gains include more shoulder, head, and leg room with wider chair height seats, doors, and windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Bros
Chysler- Plymouth
Area Singing Set For March 13 At Comanche Church
The Church of Christ in this area schedules a public singing at Comanche Church of Christ on Sunday March 13 at 2 30 led by minister Leon Meek. He invites all to attend and promises a hearty welcome and time to visit leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Comanche Church of Christ
Leon Meek
Meek
Free Show and Family Night At CHS March 15
The 5th annual Family Party at Comanche High School auditorium on Tuesday March 15 at 8 00 p m features My Country a full color feature about soil conservation. Dudley Bros sponsor with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Admission is free Tickets for prize drawings available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Dudley Bros
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Gail Dudley
Dudley
Doo
Clint Palmer
Ben R. Spears
Spea
School Trustee Election Set in Comanche County Districts
The regular school trustee election will be held on the first Saturday in April across Comanche County districts. Notices will announce voting boxes twenty days before. Nominations require filing with the County Judge or district secretary by defined deadlines and five qualified voters must request placement on the ballot. Eligibility requires twelve months state residency and six months county residency, with district residency and home intent rules. Trustee candidates must read and write English and be district residents and property taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Independent School Board
Texas
Comanche Wins Cage Tourney in Grade School Palooza
Comanche Grammar Schoolboys won the two day Comanche grade school basketball tourney held March 3 and 4. Comanche defeated Sidney 9 to 18 in the opener and beat Beattie 26 to 8 then captured the final championship game 35 to 18 over De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche Grammar
Sidney
de Leon
Proctor
Beattie
Jerry Gregory
Lloyd Biegs
Woods
Gilgore
Polnac
Stacy
Helm Jr. announce birth of son Jimmy Jaye
Mr and Mrs Jaye C Helm Jr announce the birth of a son named Jimmy Jaye at a German hospital on Wednesday morning March 9. The baby weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and was born at 7 30 a.m. Both mother and child are doing fine. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Jaye C Helm Sr of Comanche and Mr and Mrs B P Isham of Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaye C. Helm Jr
Jimmy Jaye
Jaye C. Helm Sr
Comanche
8. P. Isham
Gustine
Methodists Set Week of Dedication March 13 20
The Week of Dedication March 13 to 20 marks the first churchwide observance in Methodism's Advance for Christ and His Church. It urges Methodists to seek God's forgiveness grace and power through prayer and devotion, reflecting postwar church tasks and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Henry Little Taken By Death in Comanche County
Henry Little 91 longtime Comanche County resident died Wednesday at his son's home. Funeral services were set for Thursday at Pettit Church with Rev. S. J. Isham and Rev. R. M. McGinnis officiating. Burial was to be in Albin Cemetery. He was born February 14, 1857 in Alabama and came to Texas 81 years ago. He married Susan Albin in Fleming 70 years ago. Surviving are his children Elmer Little W M Little H C Little of Comanche and Mrs. E D Crabb of Dallas, a brother Aaron Little 93 of Comanche, and sister Mrs. Julia Johnson 83 of Hamilton.
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Henry Little
Comanche County
Marie Little
Mr. Little
Pettit Church
S. J. Isham
R. M. McGinnis
Albin Cemetery
Alabama
Texas
Fleming
Susan Albin
Elmer Little
W. M. Little
H. C. Little
Comanche
E. D. Crabb
Dallas
Little
Aaron Little
Julia Johnson
Hamilton
Mrs Walter Roberson Receives Diploma In Floral Design
Mrs Walter Roberson owner of Venita's Floral Shop received a diploma from the School of Floral Design in Houston. A Benz A news release notes her excellent work and efficiency in funeral, wedding, church and home decor arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Roberson
Venita’s
Houston
Benz
Roberson
Comanche County Farmers Rally at Austin for Rural Roads Bill
Comanche County farmers led by C. M. Caraway and Sid Walker rally in Austin with 100 delegates to back House Bill No. 59, a 1 cent per 1000 cubic feet gas severance tax to fund a 12 year rural roads program. They press for funds to build all weather roads linking farms to paved highways and school bus routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Austin
Texas
C. M. Caraway
Comanche County Rural Roads Association
J. E. Lightfoot
Sid Walker
Comanche
O. E. Rippetoe
Harry Huddleston
W. E. Heatly
Jester
McClellan
Eagle Lake
McTellan
Caston
Leonard
Texas Rural Roads Association
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Horany
Archer City
Hornay
Case March
McLellan
J. C. Cantell
McKinney
March
J. Walter Hammond
Texas Farm Bureau
Homer Owens
Texas Home Demonstration Association
W. E. Harrison
Department of Rural Education
Texas State Teachers Association
John Simmang
County Judges and Commissioners Association
A. Ware
Bryan
Robert Calvert
Hillsboro
Democratic Executive Committee
The
Roads Association
Sherman White
Pampa
Gray County
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Sidney Negro Minstrel
Stewart Bartlett
B’wood
CHS
J. C. Helm JR
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
House
Mexico
Majestic Theatre
Allan
Rocky” Lane
Amarillo
Larry Parke
Marguerite Chapman
Kathyrn Grayson and
Gene Kelly
T HE
Gene Tierney
Dana Andrews
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
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