Obituary: Admiral Dewey Reece Dies at 47 in Comanche
Admiral Dewey Reece aged 47 died March 30 in Comanche after months of illness. Native of Comanche and raised in Van Dyke, he farmed most of his life and belonged to the Baptist Church. Survived by wife, his parents Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Reese of Van Dyke, and three sons Pvt Odell Reese en route home from Japan now in Seattle, Lee Reese of Comanche, and U. V. Reese of Comanche.
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Dewey Reece
Comanche
van Dyke
Reese
The
Baptist Church
N. O. Reese
Pvt
Odell Reese
Japan
Seattle
Washington
Lee Reese
U. V. Reese
Banquet at CHS Highlights Rainbow Theme and Senior Honors
The CHS social event on March 23 featured a Pot of Gold Rainbow theme with irises and crepe paper rainbow decor. Juniors showcased a menu including Golden Nectar and Rainbow Cakes, with a program honoring seniors and awards for Most Popular Girl and Boy, Most Beautiful Girl, Most Athletic, and Handsomest Boy. Rector Bean, Ray Butler, and Aston Davis are listed among service members in attendance.
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Rector Bean
Army Air Corps
el Paso
Ray Butler
U.S. Navy
U.S. S. Missouri
Aston Davis
U. S. Army
45 Graduates Now In Armed Services
A note highlights the 1945 senior class members serving in the armed forces. The piece lists several graduates and honors their commitment while noting the ongoing postwar draft era activities.
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Armed Services
Naval and Army U games brief scores
R L Flanagan U 8 Navy vs Lovell Killion U 5 Army and Leo Lucas U 8 Navy with J D McGuire U 8 Army results listed as standings.
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R. L. Flanagan
Navy
Lovell Killion
Army
Leo Lucas
J. D. McGuire
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Admiral Dewey Reese
Sunkist
C. C. Klingman
Dean Rippe
Harold Pate
Joyce Stark
Ina B. Burks
Wayne May
Harold Shankle
Elma Ann Jeanes
Patsy Jenkins
Jan Franks
Rainbow Trail
Charles R. Ellis
Pat Cagle
Dean Rippetoe
Sara Lou McCarroll
Hloise Mar
Betty Robe
Gene Arthur
Betty Lou
Dick Armstrong
Mr. Cagle
Comanche County
Luke Groves
Tupin
Ernest Tupin
Jewelei
Dobd
Pepsi-Cola Company
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
Siend City
N. Y
Brownwood
Ford
Dees
Clemon’s Motor Co
A. T. Perry
Top & Body Shop
Alvin Hafford
Comanche, Texas
Massachusetts
Bobby Marshall
Marines
Érman Rains
U. 8. Army
San Nemernge
Eeaoui
Exas Power & Light
Compan
Goodyear
Tobe
Dudley Bros
Tom
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