Rev Rex Sellers dies suddenly on college campus
The Comanche Circuit pastor Rev Rex O Dell Sellers 26 died of a heart attack on the Daniel Baker College campus in Brownwood. He had been stricken in the college science laboratory at 9 o clock Wednesday morning and died before aid arrived. Survived by wife Carolyn and one daughter, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services scheduled in Brownwood Comanche and Hamilton. Born June 11 1921 in Jonesboro he came from Weatherford College to serve five churches.
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Rex O'Dell Sellers
Comanche
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Sellers
CBC
Weatherford College
Sidney
Indian Creek
Proctor
White Point
Harmony
Central Methodist Church
First Methodist Church of
Hamilton Methodist Church
Hamilton
J. F. Sellers
Jonesboro
Carolyn
J. S. Sellers
Gatesville
Dr Montgomery to Address Local Graduating Class
Dr J E Montgomery of Texas Christian University will address Comanche High School graduates at tonight's commencement in the auditorium. A former TCU student and ex pastor, he joined the university in 1942 as assistant to President Sadler and now serves as field representative, traveling about 3000 miles monthly to boost alumni and financial support and engage with prospective students and donors.
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J. E. Montgomery
Texas Christian University
Montgomery
Comanche High School
Dr. Montgomery
TCU
M. E. Sadler
First Christian Church
Longview
Mrs Roy Dabney Heads Eastern Star
The Comanche Chapter No. 310 Order of the Eastern Star will install new officers Tuesday at 8 00 PM during its regular meeting. Names include Worthy Matron Mrs Daviddie Dabney Worthy Patron Tom Dudley Associate Matron Mrs Mae Pierson and others with Faye Chaffin and Cooper Allen directing installations. All members are invited.
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Comanche
Order of the Eastern Star
Daviddie Dabney
Tom Dudley
Mae Pierson
Earl Burnett
Elizabeth Jackson
Dorothy Robertson
Sybil Stewart
Imogene Gleaton
Julalia Wells
Thelma Dudley
Mary Ida Bonser
Agnes Mewborne
Sentinel
Matilda McCollum
Star Points
Katherine Whitton
Tola Mills
Peggy Willis
Bessie Skaggs
Cooper Allen
Faye Chaffin
Neva Pipes
Eunice Ramsey
R D Woods Announces Candidacy for Constable No 1
Comanche resident R D Woods declares his bid for Constable Precinct No 1 in the Democratic Primary. A World War I veteran who served with the 36th Division, Woods ran in the 1944 and 1946 primaries and will publish his announcement weekly in The Chief’s political column.
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R. D. Woods
Comanche
Mr. Woods
Constable
Bo-Peep Shop Announces Going Out of Business Sale
The Bo-Peep Shop next to the Majestic Theatre announces a going out of business sale. Owners Mrs Thed Woolsey and Mrs Ed Ramsey say all fall and winter stock will be sold at wholesale prices and urge customers to come early for their picks.
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Majestic Theatre
Thed Woolsey
Ed Ramsey
CHS Graduation Exercises Tonight Amid Pageant of Honors
Fifty three CHS seniors prepare to receive diplomas in a Friday evening ceremony at 8 oclock. The program includes processional War Hymns of the Priests Mendelssohn High School Band invocation by Rev Arthur Johnson salutatory by Dorothy Gene Harris special song Bells of St Mary senior ensemble pasto Holmes and more. Valedictory by Bernice Ta introduction of speaker Vi Chaffin superintendent address by Dr J E Montgomery of Texas Christian University and awards by W L Morris.
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Buuultoday
B. Montgomery
Texas Attia University
Mendelssohn High School
Arthur Johnson
Greeley
Dorothy Gene Harris
Bells of
St Mary
Adams
Pasto’ Holmes
Memeor
Londerry Air
Nelda Joyce Steele
Bettex World
Bernice
Vi Chaffin
J. E. Montgom
Texas Christian University
W. L. Morris
Princip
Gai
Truman Forces State Convention Dominates County Delegation
The report details the Democratic State Convention with Truman forces gaining control over the county delegation. It mentions diplomas, a student program, and a June meeting with Governor Jester, highlighting roll call votes and key attendees from Co County and notable figures including Judge O E Rippetoe and W E Heatly.
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Rett Palmer
Board of Trust
Truman
Jester
Ood
Big City
Face
Zon
Co County
Yollie Jarrank Reese
Matt Sherill
O. E. Rippetoe
Torney
John T. Nichal
Elkins
R. A. Liker
McGee Moore
Tson
J. W. Robinson
N. O. H. Moore
George
C. Mudge
H. L. Stewart
J. B. Cooper
Frank Daniel
Jane L. E. Forrest
A. Pet W. E. Heatly
P. E Truett
Hi School Takes on Brownwood Saturday Night
Comanche High School softball team leaders in the City League host Brownwood's Strong R. E. Head Insurance nine in an all star attraction Saturday night. Game time is 8 30 oclock. Comanche seeks to extend a seven start season with only one loss while Head Insurance relies on Norman and Duckie Parks and Cled Heathington on the mound. Ted Masters will pitch for Comanche. Admission is 25 cents for adults with children.
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Comanche
R. E. Head Insurance
Brownwood
Norman
Duckie Parks
de Leon
Cled Heathington
Ted Masters
Funeral Rites for T Sgt Frank Gray Held Thursday
Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church German for T Sgt Frank A Gray who died August 5 1944 serving in the Air Corps in Burma Interment at Oakwood Cemetery Comanche with the V F W in charge He was born October 21 1915 reared in Gorman foster son of Mr and Mrs Henry Capers Survivors include sister Mrs Huron Polac and two brothers Don and Jim Gray plus grandparents Dr and Mrs A J Gray of Comanche
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First Methodist
German
Frank A. Gray
Air Corp
Burma
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
V.F.W
Gray
Gorman
Henry Capers
Capers
Armed Forces
Sgt. Gray
Huron Polac
First Baptist Church
Post
Don
Jim Gray
A. J. Gray
Memorial Day at Stag Creek Observed Sunday
On Sunday May 30 friends and relatives will gather at Stag Creek Cemetery for a memorial service. Rev. Robert McGinnis of Comanche will deliver the address. Lunch will be served at noon and an afternoon singing program will follow. Attendees are urged to bring hymn books and pay cemetery fees.
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Stag Creek
Robert McGinnis
Comanche
McKinzie Hotel Showcases New Brick Front
Extensive improvements at the McKinzie Hotel include a new brick lower front enhancing the building’s exterior. The updated façade gives the property a refreshed, more attractive appearance.
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McKinzie Hotel
Church Servigst Rehearsal Schedules Text
Rev Johnson pastor announces Sunday morning service at 7 30 training Monday evening service and circles meet at 7 45 p m The Y W A and G A hold meetings midweek with prayers and rehearsals noted, details unreadable.
Comanche High Leads City Softball Standings
Comanche High School holds first place in the City Softball League as week results show Vocational School beating Gustine 8-6 and Downing defeating Higginbotham 5-1. Higginbotham then topped VFW 13-8 while REA rallied to beat Gustine 13-8. Charles Hicks hit a decisive homer for High School in a 1-0 win over Downing in Monday action.
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Comanche High School
Vocational School
Gustine
Downine
Higginbotham
Page
VFW
Rea
Masters
Charles Hicks
Downing
Higginbotham’s
Newburg
Methodist Pastor Leaves For Conference
Rev. Urban A. Schulze completes a successful year at First Methodist Church of Comanche and leaves Tuesday for the Fort Worth annual conference. The church reports 21 new members, 501 total. Sunday School enrollment 279 with 17 teachers and 151 average attendance. Finance shows $19,600 raised, allocations include $4,000 pastor salary and $1,900 for a pension fund. Women raised $660 and property value is $93,500.
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First Methodist Church of
Comanche
New Methodist
Texas
First Methodist Church
Comanche County
Urban A. Schulze
Fort Worth
Schulze
Peage
Foursquare Revival Underway At Local Church
Rev E O Carroll of the Foursquare Gospel Church announces a three week revival at the intersection of De Leon Highway and Neely Avenue. Rev Jack Peters of Tyrone PA leads services with a trombonist and singer. nightly inspirational singing and testimonial services. Themes include What Time Is It Modern Miracles Awake America and What Manner of Man is This. All are invited to bring the sick.
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E. O. Carroll
Foursquare Gospel Church
de Leon Highway
Neely Avenue
Jack Peters
Tyrone
Pennsylvania
America
Rev. Carroll
Comanche Girl Scouts Sponsor Rabies Vaccination Drive
Comanche Girl Scouts sponsor a two day rabies vaccination effort for dogs this Monday and Tuesday at the Vocational Center east of Comanche Grammar School. Veterans Vocational School students, led by Ag Instructor Herbert Goodson, will vaccinate at cost to owners, about 60 cents to $1 per dog, from 3 to 5 pm both days.
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Texas
Comanche Girl Scouts
Veterans Vocational School
Herbert Goodson
Vocational Center
Comanche Grammar School
Comanche
Territory
Gail Dudley
C. B. Baxter
Bishop Mason To Preach at Saint Matthew's Church
The Right Reverend C Avery Mason bishop of Dallas will officiate at St Matthew's Episcopal Church on Sunday May 30 at four o'clock in the afternoon. The service includes evening prayer conducted by Rev William F Maxwell followed by the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Mason will also preach the sermon. All are welcome.
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C. Avery Mason
S.T.D
Dallas
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
William F. Maxwell
St. Matthew's
Mason
Bishop Mason
County Pioneer D. E. Chisholm Dies at Home
Comanche County pioneer D. E. Chisholm known as Doug died May 22 at his Proctor home after two years of declining health. Funeral held May 24 at Proctor Baptist Church with Rev. M. A. Pennington officiating. Burial in Proctor Cemetery. Survived by Myrtle Pinson Chisholm widow two brothers Rev Donald Chisholm Amarillo John Chisholm of Amarillo a sister Mrs Lee Truett Abilene three nephews and nieces.
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D. E
Doug) Chisholm
Comanche County
Proctor
Mr. Chisholm
Proctor Baptist Church
M. A. Pennington
Myrtle Pinson Chisholm
Donald Chisholm
First Methodist Church
Mineral Wells
John Chisholm
Amarillo
Lee Truett
Abilene
Albin Horse Wins At San Angelo Show
Local rancher and breeder C. M. Albin captured the yearling class stud division at the San Angelo Horse Show held last weekend. His horse Star Sox led a 54-entry division and earned a trophy and 40 dollars. Earl Albin’s Bunnie Babe finished third in the two year old filly class and J W Carter’s Linnie was third in the Palomino stallion division.
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C. M. Albin
San Angelo
Mr. Albin
Star Sox
Earl Albin
Bunnie Babe
J. W. Carter
Linnie
J R Eanes Announces Bid for State Representative
J R Eanes declares candidacy to represent Mills and Comanche Counties in the Texas Legislature. He stresses opposition to greed and pledges to share views through the press, inviting constituents to visit. Also notes Mrs Etta Roberson's return from a two week trip with daughter Mrs Julian Williams.
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Mills
Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Etta Roberson
Dallas
Sherman
Waco
Julian Williams
New Road Opens From Highway 10 To Graham Chapel
A new 1.8 mile all weather road connects Graham Chapel to Highway 10 near Proctor. Blark Hasse led the effort with others to complete the cut-off saving distance for Comanche area travelers from Wilson Carlton Edna Hill and Baggett. Citizens thank F T Brandt and the Commissioners’ Court for cooperation.
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Graham Chapel
Highway 10
Proctor
Blark
Hasse
Comanche
Wilson
Carlton
Edna Hill
Baggett
Stark
F. T. Brandt
Precinct
Commissioners’ Court
VFW Auxiliary Sponsoring Dance Recital
Comanche VFW Auxiliary will sponsor a dance recital by Marty Snyder pupils next Friday night June 4 at the gym. Admission is 20 and 35 cents with tickets on sale this weekend from VFW Auxiliary members. About thirty pupils will perform.
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Marty Snyder
Comanche High School
Comanche Vfw
VFW
Rock Bluff Church Services Sunday May 30
Services at Rock Bluff Church Sunday May 30. Sunday School at 11 am with Rev. Wv. H. Skages preaching. singing to follow at 2 pm. New books available. Special invitation extended by Tommie Gray, President.
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Rock Bluff Church
H. F. Skages
Tommie Gray
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