Hearing on Santa Fe plan to discontinue two day trains
The Texas Railroad Commission announced hearings on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railways bid to discontinue passenger trains 73 and 74 between Fort Worth and Brownwood. The March 28 Comanche County hearing at 2 p.m. follows earlier hearings in Stephenville and Dublin with reasons cited by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railway
Comanche
Comanche County
Texas Railroad Commission
Stephenville
Dublin
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Lessee, and
Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway Company
Fort Worth
Brownwood
Texas
Lawless Named Manager of Comanche Butane Company
Welch Lawless a World War II veteran and former Higginbotham and Camp Bowie worker is appointed manager of the Comanche Butane Company, succeeding Charles Carter who will enter another business. Lawless, reared in Comanche County, is praised as an outstanding young man. Carter, serving a second term as district clerk, has other plans to announce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Lawless
Higginbotham
Camp Bowie
Comanche Butane Company
Charles Carter
Lawless
Comanche County
F. A. Lawless
Comanche
Carter
H L Stewart Sells Abstract Firm After 30 Years Here
H L Stewart sold his Home Abstract and Title Co to John and Dorothy Robertson of Comanche County Abstract. the business, started in 1916 as Wilson Abstract by George Cunningham and Hilton Burks, traces origins to Bonner and Holeman. Stewart, a former county judge, also taught at Comanche and Sipe Springs before entering commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stewart
John
Dorothy Robertson
Comanche County Abstract Company
Wilson Abstract Company
George Cunningham
Hilton Burks
Cunningham
Sipe Springs
Gail Dudley Elected Texas Hereford Association Director
Gail Dudley, Comanche rancher, was elected a director of the Texas Hereford Association at a Fort Worth meeting and named to the executive board. Other board members include Roy Largent, Harry Arledge, Ernest Grissom, Mans Hoggett, J. M. North Jr., B. F. Phillips, Pryor Lucas, George Nance, and Charles Pettit. Dudley Bros. Ranch near Comanche ships about 200 head of registered Herefords and 600 head of commercial cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Dudley
Texas Hereford Association
Fort Worth
Dudley
Association
Roy Largent
Merkel
Harry Arledge
Snyder
Ernest Grissom
Mans Hoggett
Mertzon
J. M. North, Jr
B. F. Phillips
Dallas
Pryor Lucas
Berclair
George
Glaze and Phillips Open Garage in Comanche
Glaze and Phillips opened a garage at 303 West Grand in the F. F. Clark Garage Building in Comanche. W. C. Glaze, a former Odessa mechanic, and L. B. Phillips, a returning service man from Comanche, own the new business and will handle all kinds of auto repair work. They invite public patronage.
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Glaze and Phillips
West Grand
Comanche
F. F. Clark
W. C. Glaze
Odessa
L. B. Phillips
T. C. Stephens 89 Dies. Lamkin Elder and Longtime Resident
Lamkin's eldest citizen T. C. Stephens, 89, died at home Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday at Gentry's Mill Cemetery with a Church of Christ minister officiating. He was married in 1880 to Dick Alma Lewis. their sixty sixth anniversary was recent. Survived by widow, five sons Frank, Pharis, Thea, Marvin, Willie. 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C
Mr. Stephens
Frank
Hobbs
New Mexico
Pharis
Tahoka
Thea
Belen
Marvin
Willie
Lamkin
Births Deaths and Marriages in Comanche District
Births report a son Larry Dean to Mr and Mrs Oren Clifton Donaldson Comanche March 4 Deaths note Charlotte Ann Rhea age 6 died March 15 buried Memorial Park Austin March 17 John Thomas Hendrix 88 Comanche Rt1 died March 9 buried Zion Hill March 10 Born in Texas Oct 5 1857 District Court records list several divorces and felonies including state v R J Reynolds passing forged instrument and multiple theft cases with various penitentiary terms Marriage notes list six unions including Tromas K Bennett Rosa Faye Bennett Harold Dean Cherry Mary Evelyn Livingston George Leslie Martin Doris Wilma Huston George S McGlothlin Ina Jo Pittman Joyce Lock Altha Mae Westmoreland and licenses for Picton W Butler Billie Ruth Spivey Nelson W Warren Billie Merle Paulk William L Pinkard Mary Lee Byers Cecil Doyle Whisenant Priscila Pay Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromas K. Bennett
Rosa Faye Bennett
John G. Lambrides
Harold Dean Cherry
Mary Evelyn Livingston
Joel C. Kindred
George Leslie Martin
Doris Wilma Huston
Walter Williamson
George S. McGlothlin
Ina Jo Pittman
Oby Nelson
Joyce Lock
Altha Mae Westmoreland
Taylor Henley
Picton W. Butler
Billie Ruth Spivey
William Meridia Barnett
Pegegie White
Nelson W. Warren
Billie Merle Paulk
William L. Pinkard
Mary Lee Byers
Cecil Doyle Whisenant
Priscila Pay Jones
Gustine Sunshine Club Honors World War II Hero Huey
The Gustine Sunshine Club in Comanche County launches a fund honoring Sergeant Granvel Huey now in Godley. Club president Myrtle McDonald reports a $52.50 start and a $5 donation from A L Morgan of Cleburne. Huey, wounded in the Battle of the Ardennes, lost speech and partial use of his leg but remains devoted to the Army and plans to open a picture show in his father’s red brick building in Godley once funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godley
Sgt
Granvel Huey
Gustine
Star-Telegram
Sunshine Club
Comanche County
Myrtle McDonald
Huey
U. S. Army
Sunshine Club of
23Rd Infantry
the Ardennes
Golden Gloves
Fort Sam Houston
A. L. Morgan
Cleburne
American Legion
CHS Senior Play Promises Farce This Friday Night
Comanche High School to stage The Funny Brats a three act farce Friday March 29 at eight o clock in the auditorium. Cast includes Harriet Dick Gresham Eloise Marshall Bill Lane Sara Lou Mc Carroll Tom Gresham Jack Perrill Lauralee Lynde Bobbye Carpenter Loren Gresham Charles Kiser Gwynette Gadwood Martha Sue Parker Aunt Hettie Higginbotham Sylvia Parker Ernest Cheek Aurora Borealis Pike Gwendolyn Evans Booger face Boggs Don Greenlee. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Harriet
Dick Gresham
Eloise Marshall
Bill Lane
Sara Lou McCarroll
Tom Gresham
Moore considers candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 3
Beth Moore of Hazel Dell announces he may run for Commissioner of Precinct No 3. The statement signals possible entry into local race with Moore as a prospective candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Moore
Beth Moore
Hazel Dell
Union Cemetery Working March 28 Invitation
There will be a working at Union Cemetery Thursday March 28. Everyone interested is urged to be present. Dinner will be furnished. Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cemetery
Wagstaff Announces Congressional Run From Abilene
Abilene attorney and former state legislator Bob Wagstaff declares his candidacy for Congress. He notes wartime campaign constraints last time and pledges a thorough district-wide effort this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wagstaff
Abilene
Wagstaff
Five File For City Council
Five candidates have filed for three city council seats in the upcoming election on Tuesday April 2. Incumbents Porter Franks Walter Barret and Ira Clemons are up for renewal. Filing closes Saturday night says City Secretary H R Jones. Candidates listed include A E Thompson Euel Arthur Porter Franks Paul Jeanes and J C Biggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Jones
Porter Franks
Walter Barret
Ira Clemons
A. E. Thompson
Euel Arthur
Paul Jeanes
J. C. Biggs
Mr. Jones
Ballots Circulated for Comanche Chamber of Commerce Directors
Ballots are being circulated for the election of six new directors of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce. The 110 member organization will elect from its directors for two year terms, with six retiring and ineligible for re election. Ballots due Friday to the Chamber secretary at Greene and Waring's office.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
John D. Waring
E. Paul Jeanes
Roy Brannan
Ronald Dillin
Karl Shock
Ira Clemons
Porter Franks
J. H. Burton
James Wilkerson
J. C. Biggs
Oswell Brightman
C. F. Denny
Greene & Waring
Comanche
Cawie County
Rev W A Thornton Claimed By Death
Rev W A Thornton aged 78 former missionary and pastor died at his San Angelo home after a weeklong illness He led and baptised hundreds during 46 years of preaching Surviving wife seven children six grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral held at First Baptist Church San Angelo Interment Fairview Cemetery San Angelo Local clergy and relatives mentioned with weekend travels to Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
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W. A. Thornton
Comanche County
Goldthwaite Baptist Association
East 22Nd St
San Angelo
Saltillio
Texas
Baptist Church
Stouts Creek
Lou Ella Payne
Pine Forest
Hopkins County
Titus County
Cooper County
West Texas
Odessa
Loraine
Lamar St
Sweetwater
Cristoval and Lofton
Tom Green County
W. A. Thorton
T. C. Thornton
Roscoe
Boyer Thornton
Comanche
Clyde Bonser
J. H. Evans
Sidney
J. D. Evans
Jack Gardner
Coleman
J. D. Lane
Norma Stalling
Gertrude Haddox
Elizabeth Kemp
Dallas
J. D. Nabers
Fort Worth
Warren Vineyard
Brownwood
J. E. Vineyard
Raymond Carroll
Stephenville
Charles
Littlefield
J. H. Williford
Kermit
Lubbock
Robert Cunningham
Clyde Silvas
Bob
Austin
O. O. Brightman
Herbert Goodson
Paul Wellmitar
Arpin
Wisconsin
Ted Durham
H. Donald
T. H. Donald
Macksville
Dublin
Don
C. L. Lambert
Raymond Ae YS
CB. Boquet
Houston
Ond
Geo. W
Bill Dudney
Dudneys
Pat Luper
Navy
University of Texas
San Diego
Calif
Walter Greer
Carbon
J. Roy Smnith
Walter Jack Barret
J. C. Helm
R. L. Smallwood
Betty Lou
Five County Flood Control District Forms to Sponsor Leon River Dams
The article notes the formation of the Five County Flood Control District to sponsor a series of dams on the Leon River, with protests aimed at a single dam plan. It mentions regional civic leaders and local figures connected to the proposal and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five County
Leon River
Granddaughter Birth Reported for Comanche Family
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fletcher of Comanche received word that their granddaughter, Mrs. Harry Kerns of Chicago, is the mother of a baby girl born March 16. The infant weighed seven pounds seven ounces and mother and baby are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fletcher
Comanche
Harry Kerns
Chicago
Evridges announce birth of son Gail Wayne Evridge
Mr and Mrs Wayne Evridge of Comanche announce the birth of a son at a Brownwood hospital on Friday night March 15. The newborn weighs 64 pounds and has been named Gail Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Evridge
Comanche
Brownwood Hospital
Gail Wayne
Regional water project group formed at De Leon meeting
Delegations from Hamilton Dublin Gustine Ranger Fastland De Leon and Comanche formed a regional body to study Leon River data for flood control and municipal water supply for Ranger De Leon Dublin Hamilton and Comanche. Fred Brown of Eastland elected chairman with one representative from each town on the executive committee. The group urged funding of 11 800 000 for dam construction near Be and advocated breaking the amount into a program of studies to support the stated goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
Hamilton
Dublin
Gustine
Ranger
Fastland
Comanche
Leon
Fred Brown
Eastland
Mrarsom
Walter
Eanes Heads Leon District Flood Control Group
J R Eanes of Comanche was named president of a five county organization formed last week to sponsor flood control and reservoir creation for municipal water on the Elm River between Gatesville and Eastland. The counties are Eastland Erath Comanche Hamilton and Coryell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Taom River
Gatesville
Eastland
Erath
Hamilton
Coryell
Ail Bay Meeting Sunday at Mount Pleasant Church
An all day meeting is planned Sunday March 24 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Rev S J Isham announces Rev T N Carter will preach in the morning, dinner is served at noon, and three deacons will be ordained in the afternoon Bufond Wa Ben Loftis and Bill Carroll are named as ordinands. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Shiloh Cemetery Seeks Funds for New Fence
Shiloh Cemetery Association calls for contributions to build a new perimeter fence. Interested parties may contact A. T. Lula Masters or Lloyd Jough to donate or inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh Cemetery Association
Shiloh Cemetery
A. T
Lula Masters
Lloyd Jough
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Rt. 1
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District Court Records
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Otis Howard
Juanita Walker
Sharon Walker
Laura Kershner
L. H. Kershner
James B. Coleman
Conan Evelyn Coleman
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R. J. Reynolds
Jack Wilson
Andrew Sims
Gustine Sunshine Club
Grace Hassell
CHS
Waestaff
Hardin- Simmons University
Taylor
Cofc
Winnie Wyche
Harris Long
Shorty Gore
H. R. Lacy
Indiana
C. F. Rogis
California
Troy Lee Lewis
A. J. Coker
Dewey Dodson
C. C. Fisher
Thed Woolsey
Gaughter
Wayne Evridges
Son
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Ail Bay
New Majestic Theatre
PRI
Laney
Bandits OF the
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