Fifty-Six Seniors To Receive Diplomas At CHS Tonight
A record crowd is expected at Comanche High School for the 8 PM commencement in the CHS auditorium. The program includes a band processional, invocations by Dr. Klingman, addresses by Dr. Homer P. Rainey and Sup erintendent Chaffin, presentation of awards, diplomas, and class songs with benediction by Tom Beene.
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CHS
Comanche High School
C. C. Klingman
Jack Fer- Ochet
Bobbye Carpenter
Sara Lou McCarroll
Myrtle Lou Hasley
Betty Ruth Roberts
Eloise
Jo Ann Ware
Jo Curry
Dauphere Ferguson
Betty Lou Parker
Virgil Chaffin
Homer P. Rainey
E. L
Burk's Studio Cuts Prices On All Photographs
Burk's Studio offers special prices on photo prints at less than half the usual price with no time limit. Mr. Burk urges customers to visit soon to have photographs made.
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Burk
Presbyterian Services at Talpa Church Next Sunday
The pastor will fill his regular 8rd Sunday appointment at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. There will be no evening service. He will preach the Talpa High School baccalaureate sermon at the evening hour and lead the Adult Bible Class discussion at 10 a.m. Public invited. W. B. Gray, Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
Talpa High School
W. B. Gray
Rainey to Address CHS Class Tonight
Dr. Homer P. Rainey former University of Texas president will speak at Comanche High School commencement tonight. He will follow with appearances in Weatherford Mineral Wells Benjamin Knox County Corpus Christi Goliad Beeville La Grange Ferris through May 28.
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Homer P. Rainey
University of Texas
Comanche
Rainey
Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Benjamin
Knox County
First Baptist Church
Sherman
Corpus Christi
Goliad
Beeville
la Grange
Ferris
Mrs Henry Wilson Claimed By Death
Mrs Alice Adelia Wilson 73 died May 14 in Fairview, long illness. Funeral at Downing Church of Christ with R C Ledbetter officiating. Burial in Downing cemetery. Survived by four grandchildren, nine great grand children, a son-in-law, a step-mother, four brothers and two sisters among others.
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Alice Adelia Wilson
Henry Wilson
Chester Johnson
Fairview
Alice
C. H. Wilson
Tom Williams
Floyd Holdridge
Dwight Williams
Arlington
Chester Johnston
Wayne Williams
Brownwood
Wilson
Lula Whitlock
Sam
Jim
Charlie Whitlock
Comanche
Bill Whitlock
Gorman
Laura Wilamson
Spur
Julie Mae McAlpine
Mexia
Church of Christ
Kingsville High Paper Scoops All American Rating
The Brahama Round-Up of Kingsville High School earned an All American rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. Faculty sponsor Mrs. R. M. Barton of Comanche led journalism teacher Mrs. Barton, formerly Nancy Jo Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson of Comanche.
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Brahama
Kingsville
R. M. Barton
Comanche
National Scholastic Press Association
Barton
Nancy Jo Wilkerson
J. C. Wilkerson
Opening Softball Season Delayed Then Opens Under Lights
The 1946 Comanche softball league opening shifted from last Monday to Monday May 20 due to wet grounds. Six teams participate with doubleheaders every Monday and Friday starting at 7 30 p m. Admission is free and seats are ample. Opening games pit Frank Vineyard versus John Carpenter and Allen Beck versus Oscar Hill with six teams fielded by managers Dyer Carpenter Hill Vineyard Wheat Beck.
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Comanche
John Dyer
Joan Carpenter
Oscar Hill
Frank Vineyard
Jack Wheat
Allen Beck
Mrs. J. H. Williford Claimed By Death
Mrs J H Williford of Hasse died May 9 after a short illness at her daughter's home in Comanche Born Jane May Donaho in Erath County on May 15 1878 she moved to Cherokee then Comanche County later marrying James Henderson Williford on Dec 19 1895 Eleven children survive including Lt Col Hobson Williford and daughters Mrs Jess Odell Mrs Bill Mewborn Mrs Gene sdale and others Grandchildren and a brother H E Donaho also survive Funeral details and out of town relatives noted
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J. H. Williford
Hasse
Jess Odell
Comanche
Jane May Donaho
William Fenley
Hannah Leslie Donaho
Erath County
Cherokee County
Texas
Comanche County
James Henderson Williford
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Earle
Breckenridge
Carl
Tarkio
Missouri
Caswell
Travis
Lubbock
Hobson
Air Corps
Washington, D. C
Bill Mewborn
Genesdale
Hancel Hawkins
Odessa
Max Greenwood
Kermit
Golda Williford
San Angelo
Williford
Mary
Jimmy
H. E. Donaho
Dublin
Brownwood
Spike Scott
Clovis
New Mexico
O. D. Williford, Jr
Henry Williford
E. C. Tischler
Donard Williford
O. D. Williford
Goldthwaite
Marcus Odell
Eastland
Claude Mewborn
Stephenville
Modena Stovall
Jean Reeder
Crowell
Willie Baker
Wayne Perry
Bill Hermack
Mildred West
Waco
Walker
Comanche Nat s Bank Plans Modern Air Conditioning
The Comanche National Bank has contracted for one of the most modern air conditioning systems to be installed, marking a major upgrade in this region.
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Comanche
Nat's Bank
Comanche National Bank
Dick Weekes To Attend Virginia Peanut Parley
Dick Weekes of Texas Peanut Company of Comanche will join delegates from two states at the National Peanut Council meeting in Virginia Beach on May 26 28. The agenda centers on growing global demand for peanuts in candy salted forms and peanut butter amid record production and acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Weekes
Texas Peanut Company
Comanche
National Peanut Council
Virginia Beach
of Agriculture
Ey F. Byrd
Virginia
U. S
Echoes of a Great Convention at First Baptist Church
Rev. Lambrides returns from the Southern Baptist Convention to address the congregation on May 19. The Daily Vacation Bible School runs May 20 with the film Romance of the Century shown to children aged 4 to 16. Registration begins 8:30 AM. sessions led by Mrs. Lamb rides, Mrs. B. L. Carpenter, Mrs. Henry Taylor, and Mrs. R. D. Massingill.
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Lambrides
Southern Baptist Convention
B. L. Carpenter
Henry Taylor
R. D. Massingill
Bible School
Brotherhood
Lake Eanes
A F Wells Opens New Cafe Here
A F Wells, veteran cafe operator from Comanche, opens The Waffle Shop in the Tate Building on the south side of the share. The formal opening is Monday with a general restaurant service featuring waffles. Hours begin five o’clock on weekdays, closed Sundays.
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A. F. Wells
Comanche
Tate Building
Sahare
Central Christian Church Sermon for May 19 On True Panorsen
The sermon at Central Christian Church on May 19 focuses on The Religious Foundation of True Panorsen. Cc Klingman, pastor, leads in harmony with the annual I Am An American Day observance.
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Panorsen
Cc. Klingman
Band Mothers Form Club to Support Comanche High Band
Mothers of Comanche High School band students organized the Band Mothers Club on April 19 with Mrs. Travis Cunningham as president and Mrs. Ruth Ligon as vice president. Band director M. T. Camp outlined plans for a larger future band and the need for new uniforms. The club aims to raise funds and won’t require only band mothers but community support. The next meeting is set for May 22 at 3 PM in the Band Hall.
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Comanche
Band Mothers Club
Travis Cunningham
Ruth Ligon
Porter Franks
Castle Ellis
Tom Beene
M. T. Camp
Comanche High School
Camp
Cunningham
Romance In Review Style Show Ends CHS Home Economics Year
CHS Home Economics students presented Romance In Review a style show in Comanche High School auditorium. The production contrasted colonial era proposals with modern marriage ideas starring Martha Sue Parker Odell Ormsby Maxine Pyburn Wayne May and featured brides in old and new gowns. A mothers tea followed with FCHA officers hosting and a hat selection.
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Helen Cheney
Comanche High School
Martha Sue Parker
Odell
Woody) Ormsby
Maxine Pyburn
Wayne May
Future Homemakers of America
All Day Singing at Gartman's View Sunday
The annual all day singing will be held at Gartmans View Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. A dinner will be served at noon and a big crowd is expected according to the committee.
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Gartman’s View
van Dyke
Birth of Carolyn Sue White in German hospital
Mr and Mrs William T White announce the arrival of a daughter Carolyn Sue on May 10 at a German hospital. Both mother and baby are doing well. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs R Q Sharp of Comanche and Mr and Mrs Jim White of Dublin.
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Herman Brooks
Baptist Parsonage
de Leon
T. J. Sparkman
Brooks
Comanche
Annie Akins
Lipscomb
Fort Worth
J. R. Brooks
William T. White
Carolyn Sue
R. Q. Sharp
Jim White
Dublin
Flower Show attendees from Comanche visit Fort Worth
Mrs. Nick Higginbotham, Mrs. Park Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Callaway and Mrs. Jack Moore were among Comanche residents who attended the Fort Worth Flower Show.
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Nick Higginbotham
Park Huntington
Cleve Callaway
Jack Moore
Comanche
Fort Worth
County Schools Close 1945 46 Terms With Special Programs
Comanche County schools end 1945 46 term with multiple closing exercises and special programs. Schedules include Comanche High School commencement with Dr Homer P Rainey, Soda Springs, Duster, Pettit, Van Dyke, Downing, Comyn, Gustine and Newburg schools posting May events, banquets, plays, and speeches by local pastors and officials.
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Comanche County
Homer P. Rainey
Comyn School
Grammar School
Gustine
Free Baby Picture Day At McKinzie Hotel
Parents invited to have their baby photographed at the McKinzie Hotel next Wednesday and Thursday for free publication in The Comanche Chief. No subscription or purchase required, no age limit, and a parent must be present during the photo session.
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McKinzie
Woods Seeks Constable Post in Precinct 1
R D Woods of Comanche announces candidacy for Constable of Precinct No 1 subject to Democratic primary. A WWI veteran of the 36th Division he plans to meet as many voters as possible before the election.
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R. D. Woods
Comanche
Mr. Woods
Woods
Comanche Youth in A M Company Winning Award
J C Fails, a Comanche High School graduate, serves in Company F of Texas A M College. The unit won the General George F Moore trophy, granting members the Distinguished Soldier Patch and possibly the Rope Loops of Distinction for dress uniforms. The award signals superior academic scholarship, military proficiency, intramural skill and extra curricular participation.
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J. C. Fails
Comanche High School
Texas A&m College
George F. Moore
State National Bank Installing New Fixtures
The State National Bank of Comanche is upgrading with marble fixtures and other improvements. Banking remains in operation while the installation proceeds, expected to take about ten days. The bank promises an up to date city appearance once work is finished.
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State National Bank of
Comanche
Weekend guests visit south of Comanche
Mr. and Mrs. Bowman hosted weekend guests at their home south of Comanche including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones J C Biggs and family Miss Dorothy Williams of Comanche and Adrian Jones of Amarillo.
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X Cc. Bowman
Comanche
Joe Jones
J. C. Biggs
Dorthy Williams
Adrian Jones
Amarillo
Marvin Young Enlists in Army Air Forces Training
U S Army Recruiting Office Brownwood announces Marvin Young of Comanch enlisted for three years in the Army Air Forces and sent to Fort Sam Houston for assignment.
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U. S. Army
Brownwood
Ft. Sam Houston
Marvin Young
Comanch
Wnthe Army Air Forces
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Bobbye
Jean Coan
Veda
Lou Connally
Hazel Faye Curry
Jo Dennis
Mary E.evans
Gwendolyn Ferguson
Dauphene Flannagan
Ruby Patton
Estelle Perkins
Claudine Richards
Jean Roberts
Betty Ruth Smart
la Verne Smith
Mittie Terrill
Nadine Tucker
Jeanne Ware
Jo Ann Wilhelm
Marilyn Wilhelm
Wanda Faye Williams
Imogene Williams
Lottie Faye
Presbyterian Services
DR. Rainey
Virginia Peanut Parley
John G. Lambrides
Central Christian Church
J. C. Helm, Jr
Soda Springs
Duster
Pettit
Pettit School
The
Downing Public Schools
Comyn
Gustine High School
J. G. Dobbs
Gustine Baptist
Ruth Garner
Gunstine
Jim Reese
Newburg
Newburg Public Schools
Japan
Cpl
Edward Scott
H. T. Scott
Downing
Chafu
Tokyo
Scott
Comanche Youth IN A&m Company
State National Bank
ARMY
New Majestic
FBI
Jimmy Wakely
Barbara Stanwyck
SUN
Rosalind Russell
Lee Bowman
James Craig
Signo Hasse
Bill Boyd
Dorothy Lamour
Arturo de Cordova
Mexico
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