Massingale Named Coach of Six-Man All Star Team
J. W. Massingale, Sidney High School Eagles coach, will lead the Eastern All Stars in the State Six-Man football contest at Abi lene in August. In four years at Sidney he has a top coaching record with three bi district titles and one regional crown, plus two district championships. Max Reed, a standout Eagle halfback, is invited to play.
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J. W. Massingale
Sidney High School Eagles
Abilene
Massingale
Sidney
Sidney Eagles
Max Reed
Eagle
Sidney High School
Deadline Approaches for May 5 Democratic Filing
County Democratic Chairman Charles Carter says candidates must file by Monday May 5 to have names on the primary ballot. Fees are due by the second Monday in May. No contested congressional, district, or county races currently. two precinct races have developed.
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Charles Carter
Carter
Burks Museum Announces May Open House In Comanche
The A P Burks Museum, a private collection near Comanche, will host an open house on May 11 at the Burks Warehouse Building 1001 North Pearl off the De Leon Highway. The Burkes have expanded their display space with relics from Comanche Centennial items and other era artifacts. A donation jar will be available at registration and Mrs Burks has labeled and documented pieces including a trap gun, a Kentuck rifle, a 1873 Singer sewing machine, and a 60 year old coffin receipt among many farm implements and household articles.
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A. P. Burks Museum
Burks
North Pearl
de Leon Highway
Comanche
Burkes
J. N. Boyd
Gustine
Singer Sewing Machine
Phil Bertram
A. J. Gray
Red Cross Responds Quickly After Downing Tornado
The American Red Cross moved to the Downing area early Tuesday after a tornado hit Monday, setting up HQ at the De Leon Post Office and then at the Downing general store. County Chairman Virgil Norris and Home Service head Reginald Wagons urged cash or check donations for Downing victims, with collection points at local banks or via mail to Comanche, Texas.
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Redross
Downing
de Leon Post Office
Aid
Virgil Norris
Reginald K. Wagons
Home Service
Comanche
Norris
Mr. Wagfoner
Red Cross
Texas
Tornado Damages 14 Homes in Downing Area and Pecan Belts
A twister struck near Downing in Comanche County causing heavy damage to 14 houses many vacant, plus extensive pecan orchard losses and farm destruction. Storm path ran about five miles long, two miles wide, with reports of unroofed brick homes and destroyed barns. Emergency crews from Comanche and De Leon responded as residents sought shelter in cellars.
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Omanche County
Downing
Jim Wilkerson
J. W. Lee
Houston Beaty
Comanche
de Leon
Rush Creek
Sherman
The
REA
Brazos River
Roy Loudermilk
R. C. McGinnis Place
Rex McGinnis
Floyd Bush
Elby Scott
John Dean Scott
George H. Loudermilk
Jim Callison
Houston Loudermilk
Jack Vineyard
Ollie Loudermilk
Henry the
Mattie Loudermilk
Walter Earl Belyeu
Sam Hanso
John Hanson
Leon River
Casey Brinson
Comanche County
Sidney
Newburg Leads District Contests With Top Prizes
Newburg wins top money and multiple first places in district contests across the Po county areas. Soda Springs and Amity pick up second and fifth places with smaller sums. Newburg earns $200 total, advances to state competition with 13 Texas districts, while other towns collect $105 to $155 in prizes. The Newbury club previously excelled in progress and pasture contests and ranked high statewide.
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Newburg
Soda Springs
Amity
Texas
Newbury Club
Cemetery Association At White Point Meeting Set
The White Point Cemetery Association schedules its annual meeting and work day for Saturday May 3. President W H Fergurson urges all interested in White Point Cemetery to attend and bring lunch. Newburg aims to win contests as Soda Springs placed second last year in Progress and third in Pasture Improvement.
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White Point Cemetery
Soda Springs
Noth
Contract Awarded For Highway 36 Expansion In Texas
A San Antonio firm, Sihwope Inc., won the bid to build 6290 miles of State Highway 36 in Comanche County. The low bid was $184 348.15. Work from Sweetwater Creek to Stagg Creek will widen structures, add a flexible base and surface treatment, with an expected 150 working days.
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Comanche County
San Antonio
Austin
State Highway Commission
Sihwope, Inc
Sweetwater Creek
Stagg Creek
Robert J. Milligan
Ood
Glen G. Trotter
Applications For CHS Superintendent Now Being Taken
About fifteen applications have been received by the Comanche Board of Trustees for the CHS superintendent vacancy created by Joe W. Harper’s resignation. Harper, head of Comanche schools since December 1955, left to lead Olton Public Schools. Board President C. D. Swearengin says they will fill the post as soon as possible and will continue with applications and interviews for a couple more weeks.
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Comanche School
Comanche Board of Trustees
Joe W. Harper
Harper
Olton
C. D. Swearengin
Engineer from Comanche to Lead Construction Project
A Comanche based engineer will be in active charge of the project during its construction phase, overseeing on site operations and coordinating with contractors to ensure progress and compliance with plans.
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Gineer
Comanche
Jaycees To Hold Banquet May 8
The Comanche Junior Chamber of Commerce plans their annual installation banquet for May 8 at Me’s Cafeteria Banquet Room. Dr. James A. Turman Texas Youth Council director will speak on juvenile delinquency and his wartime and public service background. Advance tickets are $1.50. public invited.
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Comanche Junior Chamber of Commerce
Me’s
James A. Turman
Texas Youth Council
Turman
Price Daniel
Jayycees
Comanche County Declares Red Cross Disaster Relief Agency
County Judge I R E Seay proclaims the American Red Cross as the official disaster relief agency for Comanche County Texas and urges public and private cooperation for emergency aid and rehabilitation. Donations to the local Red Cross Chapter will aid disaster victims in need.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Downing
I. R. E. Seay
Comanche County
Texas
Comanche
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