Comanche Fire Department Through the Ages
The article traces the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department from its early leadership under Hoff Ira Tunnell and R. C. Graham through 1909 1954. It notes the first paid chief, horse drawn wagons Frank and John 1909 1916 motor trucks 1922 1928 and later, key fire losses 1925 1927 including Higginbotham fire, 1924 Jim Carter electrocution, rural calls to Gustine Priddy Blanket and major town fires up to 1984 North Side Cafe blaze and other losses.
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Card of Thanks from Mrs Creamer in Comanche
Mrs Creamer thanks friends and neighbors of Comanche for the cards and flowers during her hospital stay in El Paso. She expresses gratitude and prayers for God’s blessings on all who sent support.
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