Gospel Meeting Opens Sunday at Co manche Church of Christ
A Gospel meeting begins Sunday March 29 at the Comanche Church of Christ 500 N Pearl St and runs through Sunday April 5. Services are 7 20 p m with Minister Tilden P McFerrin delivering the series. Members invite friends and neighbors to attend.
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Church of Christ Gospel Meeting
Comanche Church of Christ
Pearl St
Tilden P. McFerrin
Easa
the Command
Church of Christ
Fersin
Fifth Sunday Singing at Board Church in Comanche County
The Comanche County Fifth Sunday Singing will be held at Board Church on Sunday starting at 2 pm.
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Comanche County
Board Church
Prince Master at Peace Risen with Angel’s Easter Message
The text recalls the Easter proclamation that Jesus is risen, with the angel telling fear not for he is not here but risen, echoing St. Matthew 28 5 6. It reflects a devotional excerpt praising the resurrection and its biblical source.
E B Germany to Be COFC Banquet Speaker
Plans are nearly complete for the Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Friday night April 3 at the VJ Cafeteria. E B Gene Germany, Texas industrialist and president of Lone Star Steel, will be guest speaker. He has long ties to East Texas and Dallas, where his company operates, and holds multiple public and industry positions. Tickets are on sale now through Chamber directors or local offices.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. B
Gene
Germany
Texas
Lone Star Steel Company
Texas Industrial Commission
East Texas
Sweetwater
Madisonville
Murchison
Grand, Saline
Grand Saline
Southwestern University
Maggie Lee Wilson
Wilson
Mexia
Yates Pool
Bastrop
Dustry
15 & Tone
Gene Germany
Dallas
Lone Star
Grand Saline Ranch
Preston State Bank
Highland Park
Scottish Rite Crippled Children’s Hospital
Methodist Hospital of Dallas
Dallas Ymca
American Iron & Steel Institute
National Association of Manufacturers
State of Texas
Red River Valley Association
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
Texas Law Enforcement Foundation
C. of C
Easter Sunrise Services at First Baptist Comanche
Easter services for the county will be held at First Baptist Church in Comanche at sunrise about 6 o clock Sunday morning. Rev Piez Todd of the First Methodist Church will deliver the sermon. Dr Baxter Greer of the First Press Church will give the invocation and Rev Henry M Chambers of the First Baptist Church will read the scriptures. Benediction by Rev Wayne Naylor of the Comanche East Side Baptist Church. Congregational singing led by musicians from several churches with Mrs F Prather at the organ.
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Union
First Baptist Church
Comanche
Comanche Ministerial Association
Piez Todd
First Methodist Church
Baxter Greer
First Press Church
Henry M. Chambers
Wayne Naylor
Comanche East Side Baptist Church
F. Prather
Grads’ Lean Station Now Issuing Stamps
A and Mrs Ned Stewart announce their grade school station is now distributing stamps on all purchases. The note emphasizes convenient service and new stamp program for customers.
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Ned Stewart
Traffic Law Parley Set For April 9
In Comanche a traffic law parley will be held in the County Courtroom on Thursday night April 9 at 7 30 under Highway Patrolman W H Long. The meeting will feature a question and answer period and is open to all motorists seeking greater knowledge of Texas traffic laws and vehicle regulations.
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Texas
Comanche
W. H. Long
Long
Seventy-Eight Year Old Woman Leads In Park Improvement
A. H. Homer Stevens and Mrs. 78 lead a Veterans Memorial Park improvement project directed by the Comanche Jaycees. Mrs. Gaston Boykin, representing the Comanche Garden Club, promises beauty and joy as 43 shade trees are planted across the park.
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A. H
Homer) Stevens
Veterans Memorial Park
Comanche
Jaycees
Gaston Boykin
Comanche Garden Club
County Election Officers Named for Upcoming Ballots
County election officers named for the next two years include judges and clerks at multiple districts such as No 3 with W. W. Cook and Homer Snead, Gustine No 6 with Willingham and Coy, and No 7 with Eric Seay and Ide Lane, among others.
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Johnnie Gore
L. A
W. W. Cook
Homer Snead
Moreland
Stephens
Gustine
Willingham and
Coy Stateville
Fleming
Eric Seay
Ide Lane
Energy
Ray Jones
Jamkin
Martin Geye
No School This Friday Around Easter
In observance of the one day fast holiday no school Friday at Co m and schools closed at Proctor Sidney De Leon and Gustine following the Easter custom of several years.
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Proctor
Sidney
de Leon
Gustine
Cub Scout Pack Meeting Scheduled at Scout House
Cubmaster Roy Turner invites parents and others to a special Cub Scout Pack meeting at the Scout House next Monday night March 30. The session begins at 7 30 and offers a chance to meet with leaders and learn about the troop.
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Roy Turner
Turner
Comanche Baseball Fund Drive Aims to Improve Lights
The Comanche Summer Baseball program seeks at least $1,000 to expand lighting for Babe Ruth and Little League fields. Over 250 youths from 15 teams have signed up for summer play, with opening day set for May 1. League Commissioners Virgil Norris Robert Toon and Wyatt Lee Morris oversee sponsorships and volunteers.
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Comanche Sun
Comanche
League
Virgil Norris
Robert Toon
Wyatt Lee Morris
Gustine
Blanket-Sidney
Babe Ruth Loop
Methodist Revival Opens at First Church Sunday
Easter revival begins Sunday at First Methodist Church lasting to April 5. Visiting minister Dr J W Springle District Superintendent of Cleburne will lead. Daily services at 7:00 am and 7:30 pm with long sessions by local choir and Paul Sackett Youth Director. Coffee hot chocolate and doughnuts to be served after services. Rev Piez Todd invites all to attend.
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First Methodist Church
J. W. Springle
Cleburne
Paul Sackett
Sprinkle
Southern Methodist University
Perkins School of Theotogy
Morgan
Gatesville
Meadowbrook
Fort Worth
Piez Todd
Todd
Dr. Sprinkle
Wilkerson Kin Visit Relatives in Parker County
Mr and Mrs W Y Wilkerson accompanied by Mr and Mrs J S Wilkerson of Azle Rt 1 Parker County visited their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs J C Wilkerson on Wednesday.
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W. Y. Wilkerson
J. S. Wilkerson
Azle, Rt. 1
Parker County
J. C. Wilkerson
Gail Anthony Elected CHS Drum Major for 1959 60
Gail Anthony sixteen year old CHS student was chosen Drum Major for the 1959 60 Comanche High School Band after tryouts and judging held Tuesday. Next year she will be a junior and leads a group of four twirlers and color guard sergeant Chaney. TCU judges Woodard Harrold and Watson aided with the selection and judging.
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Gail Anthony
Boyd Anthony
Miss Anthony
Nancy Caraway
TCU
Woody Woodard
Texas Christian University
Maudie Harrold
Werdell Watson
Peanut Cotton Acreage Release Deadline Set for April 3
The final date for peanut and cotton producers to release any acreage is April 3. Producers must also file their applications at the local ABC office.
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ABC
Roy Brannan Sr Ill in Gorman Hospitalized
Comanche wholesale grocer and civic leader Roy Brannan Sr became ill in Gorman while on business calls Thursday morning. He was hospitalized in Gorman and a late Thursday report suggested he was improving though the seriousness was not announced.
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Roy Brannan
Gorman
Brannan
Albert Brannan Named Head of Local Jaycees
Albert Brannan was elected president of the Comanche Jaycees to succeed his brother Roy Brannan Jr. on May 1. Other officers include Richard Armstrong as first vice president Dale Nowlin as second vice president Damon Power secretary treasurer and Jimmy Carpenter state director. New directors are Angus Dickson Jr Ben Sudderth Bill Gore Gyale Pirkle and J L Roberson. Mr and Mrs Cyril Isham of Fort Worth visited last week.
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Comanche Jaycees
Albert Brannan
Roy Brannan Jr
Richard Armstrong
Dale Nowlin
Damon Power
Jimmy Carpenter
Angus Dickson Jr
Ben Sudderth
Bill Gore
Gyale Pirkle
J. L. Roberson
Bill Rarker
ADA For Comanche Schools For Fourth Six Weeks Released
Comanche School District released the fourth six weeks Average Daily Attendance figures showing Daily ADA values of 262.72 for high school and 255.35 for junior high with 40.61% figures noted.
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McFerrin
Prince Master
Union Sunrise Gaster
Sewices
Sissie
James Wilhelm
Wilhelm Bros
Jack
Gil Wilhelm
Wilhelm Ranch Pier
Cub Scout Pack
Methodist
Rouhut
Cobb
Durham
Chaney Twirlers
Aire
Roy Brannan, Sr
Mrs
Cyril Isham
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