All-Tournament girls spotlight shines on Henrietta and Granbury
Henrietta stars Melba Walker nets 54 points in two games with clutch finishes and a left to right drive. Sue Winton and Maxine Henry anchor guards for Henrietta and Comanche earns second team slots. Granbury’s Leta Thomason scores 62, Shirley Raines returns, and Monna Warren defends for Birdville as Scrub’s Andress leads scoring with 73 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrub High
Mary Jean
Scrub) Andress
Comanche
Scrub
Leta Nell Thomason
Granbury
Thomason
Shelby Martin
Joyce Pruitt
Mina Woods
Woods
Birdville
Raines
Lovett
Matt
Jeff
Sue Winton
Henrietta Maxine Henry
Mona Warren
Winton
Bearcats
Henrietta
Henry
Incrnane
Jane Bradley
Leta Mae Raines
Arlene Nimmo
Miller
Milburn
Marcs of Dimes Drive Goes Over The Top
Comanche County March of Dimes drive ends exceeding prior campaigns with January total of 4124.30 dollars. Chairmen and donors across districts listed, with individual contributions including 1392.87 for Lex Shelby and 780.42 Mothers March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcs of Dimes Drive
Elzo Brinson
Comanche County
St. Joe
Proctor
Progtam
Buddy Weeks
Dick Anders
Claudia Evans
Proctor Community
Jack Pyburn
van Dyke
Dudley Aldridge
Harmony
Richard Thorp
Sipe Springs
White Point
Buffalo
Texas Power & Light Company
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Comanche National Bank
Clemons Motor Company
Arthur Chevrolet
Perry Bros
Harelik’s
Farmers Produce
Durham Pegnut & Pecan
Central Texas Fertilizer Company
Texas Telephone Company
Higginbotham Burial Association
PMA
Coda Baggett
Gustine
Lamkin
Lions Club
Creek
Cecil McPherson
Energy
Lex Shelby
de Leon
Cole Bible Class Rummage Sale Set
The Cole Bible Class of the First Methodist Church will stage a rummage sale on Saturday March 20. Donations are picked up by class members and proceeds aid local charitable purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Bible
First Methodist Church
Raymond Burton
Grid All-Star Game Rosters and Players Listed
The page continues listingGrid All-Star Game participants by position with players from multiple Texas towns and schools including Comanche Dallas Abilene Anson Paducah Kilgore Fort Worth and Brownwood among others. Names include Dalton Hicks Ronnie Mason Bobby Tear Jack Morgan Tommy Parker Norman Dudley Garland Don Barber and Kenneth Fords among the backs and centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Hicks
Comanche
Ronnie Mason
Woodrow
Odessa
Harry Taylor, Jr
Poly
Mercer Gap Revival Meeting Schedule Announced
A Mercer Gap Revival is announced to run from March 21 to March 28 with pastor Tyone urging attendance. The event is described as an open revival meeting at Mercer Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap
Mare
Tyone
For Sale 1950 John Deere Model BR Tractor Set
For sale a 1950 John Deere Model BR tractor with planter cultivator and fertilizer distributor. All in good condition. Contact Mull Jr. at Ed Groves Rt 2 De Leon, Texas for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Mull Jr
Ed Groves
de Leon
Indians Open Track Season at Brady as Favorites
Comanche Indians defend regional title and open the 1954 track season Friday afternoon at Brady with about 60 athletes training daily. Coach Jerry Hamrick leads a staff including Athletic Director P. T. Galiga and assistants Herman Moore and Dale Biggs directing Jr high. A traveling squad of around 20 will join the meet with starters listed for sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws. Key names include Weldon Hicks Calvin Lee Chester Hayes Robert Willis Dalton Hicks Gaylord Ross Donald Elrod Marvin Lee Sherman Chappell Charles Shankle Harold Price Billy Raines and Dallen Hicks as a strong early season showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Brady Cindermen
Jerry Hamrick
P. T. Galiga
Herman Moore
Weldon Hicks
Calvin Lee
Chester Hayes
Robert Willis
Dalton Hicks
Gaylord Ross
Robert McRee
Cecil Brownlee
Gene Coulter
Donald Elrod
Don Kirkland
Telly Goforth
Marvin Lee
Sherman Chappell
Charles Shankle
Weldon
Robert Mc
Chester_ Hayes
Billy Pred Curry
Dénton Bees
Fred Curry
Trail
Willis
Chester
Bayes
Jack Pettit
Harold Price
Billy Raines
IOOF Delegates Attend Grand Lodge Session in Sun Day
A list of IOOF members led by A B Smith Wayne Swindle attends the Ind Odd Fellows Grand Lodge session Sunday and Tuesday. Mr Smith from the local lodge serves as delegate from Fields and Mrs Rebeckah Lodge is alternate. Carroll is a 44th Grand Lodge veteran of 47 years. Also noted are attendees from Racing Met Dr and Mrs B and several others from Arkansas with horse connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Wayne Swindle
Comaney
Ind Odd Fellows
Smith
Fields
Rebeckah Lodge
Dle
Mr. Carroll
Grand Lodge
Bill
Ralph Springs
Arkansas
Wood
Dale Anche
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Wen
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Collier's
San
Durham
Andy Norris
Farmers’ Produce
Save i
Dorothy Gray
Ghee Dieodort
Ree Aut
LIFE + POST
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Country Gentleman
Chrysler
H.P
Daytona’ Beach
Dudley
East Central
Comanche, Texas
Grid
Jones
F. Brady
Dallen
Don Hicks
IOOF
San Antonio
Perkins
Dorothy Perkins
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