Local youths win two White Super Chief bicycles
George Stewart and Mark Altemeier, both teens from Comanche County, won bicycles from Service Drug Store after entries met school age and county residency rules. The notice also lists nearby sales, holiday closures, and community announcements across Comanche, with promotions from Piggly-Wiggly, Quality Implement, and local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stewart
G. L. Stewart
van Dyke
Mark Altemeier
Dale Altemeier
East Grand Avenue
Coranche
Service Drug Store
Comanche County
Indians Travel to Mineral Wells for Crucial Friday Clash
Comanche Indians ride an eight game undefeated streak into a 9-AA showdown at Mineral Wells. The Mountaineers boast 5-1-1 with a near undefeated home record, while Comanche's offense has crossed the double century mark this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Comanche High School Indians
Mineral Wells
Montaineers
Mountaineers
Galiga
Moore
Comanche
Amason
Wampler
Knight
Vernon Beal
Robert Murray
Giant
Jim Brooks
Armistice Day to be Observed as Holiday Here
Comanche merchants voted 7 holidays for 1953 and will observe Armistice Day on November 11. Chamber of Commerce officials expect the town to be closed solidly, with Thanksgiving and Christmas also listed as holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J R Eanes Dies After Five Years Illness Comanche Leader
Obituary for James Ryland Eanes 81 born 1872 Fayette County Texas. Former Comanche mayor postmaster school board member and civic leader died Nov 3 after a five year illness. Funeral at Central Christian Church with Rev Jim LeSueur Dr C C Klingman interment Oakwood Cemetery. He helped name Lake Eanes and Lake Eanes Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. R
Jim) Eanes
Eanes
Lake Eanes
Lake Eanes Park
Banes
Central Christian Church
Jim LeSueur
C. C. Klingman
Wylie
Joe H. Tupin
N. N. Durham
Hollis Burton
Frank Reese
John D. Waring
A. P. Cox
E. S. Fagan
L. Eaton
W. H. Slider
Jack Moore
William Gould
Jim Eanes
Youth Revival At First Baptist Church Next Week
A youth revival will be held at the First Baptist Church next Wednesday night November 11 and continue through Sunday evening services. James Newman preacher and Howard Payne ministerial student will lead with special music by T. J. Boling Jr a Howard Payne student. Newman is from Galveston and Boling is from Slaton. Services begin each evening at 7 30.
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First Baptist Church
James Newman
Howard Payne
T. J. Boling, Jr
Newman
Galveston
Boling
Slaton
Undefeated Howard Payne Yellow Jackets host Texas A&I Javelinas
Two unbeaten teams meet in Brownwood on Saturday night as Howard Payne College welcomes a surprising Texas A&I Javelinas squad for a key Texas Conference showdown. The game pits top-division talents against a rising program seeking another upset win.
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Texas
Brownwood
Howard Payne College
Yellow Jackets
Texas Aduli
Comanche Boosts Goodwill Days Series for 1953
Comanche merchants and the Chamber of Commerce announce the first of the 1953 Goodwill Days on Wednesday November 18. The weekly promotion runs November 18 through December 17 with Santa Day on the final date and $150 cash given away each Wednesday. Chamber president Herb Goodson notes broad merchant cooperation as Eddie Jones and Harold Flemins chair the effort. goodwill tickets will soon be distributed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Herb Goodson
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Eddie Jones
Chamber
Harrold Flemins
Sergeant Billie Wilkinson Earns Bronze Star for Korea Valor
Sgt. Billie W. Wilkinson of Comanche received the Bronze Star Medal with V device for heroism in Korea. The citation notes his actions July 14 15 1953 near Kumhwa as part of the Heavy Mortar Company 65th Regiment 3rd Infantry Division, RA18391958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie W. Wilkinson
J. M. Riordan
Comanche
United States
65Th Regiment
3Rd Infantry Division
Kumhwa
Korea
Wilk
Junior Garden Club Flower Show Plans
The Junior Garden Club Flower Show and Texas Fine Arts Exhibit open to the public Saturday afternoon November 14 and Sunday afternoon November 15. The Homemaking Cottage at Comanche High School hosts the event with hours 2 30 to 5 00 Saturday and 3 00 to 5 00 Sunday. The Comanche High School Orchestra directed by Thurston Atwood will perform Sunday, and a silver tea will be held.
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Junior Garden Club
Texas Fine Arts
Comanche High School
Thurston Atwood
Rains Bring Best November Prospects In Three Years
Comanche County farmers and ranchers report their best November in years due to slow falling showers. Overcast skies and recent rains boosted grain crops and pasture stands across oats barley wheat rye vetch and winter peas. Livestock handlers anticipate grazeable pasture with winter coming, after dry spells forced feeding in prior winters.
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Comanche County
Brady to Have New Courthouse in Brady
A modern native stone courthouse is planned for Brady. Comanche stonemason Elmer Webb has a key contract, while United States Senator Lyndon Johnson will speak at the Stephenville district courtroom at 7 30 p m. The teleograph will discuss the m and cattle prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Elmer Webb
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Stephenville
Tiny Teleox
Peanut Market Presses On Despite Rain in Comanche
Peanut marketing continues in Comanche county as beneficial rains keep offerings light yet allow daily crop testing. Last Friday's grades reached the season high for a day with over 20 loads, averaging around 70 percent sound meat kernel despite slightly high moisture and about two percent sprout damage. The two public scales and grading station report Oct 29 to Nov 4 show totals of 200 300 pounds on Oct 29 and 345 510 pounds on Oct 30 with top grades around 74 to 77 percent and notable sacks led by Doyce Mull and Arden A. Locke.
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Comanche
Doyce Mull
Suez
Curtis Power
Sweetwater
Arden A. Locke
Rt. 2
de Leon
Suez Community
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Ji Cc. Biggs
Quality Implement Company
Elton McCullough
McCullough-Jeanes
Tupin’s
Elgin
West Texas
Dorothy Gray
Durham
Prescription
Baxter’s
Glenn McCarthy, Inc
Perry Bros
Burton
Goodson
Claude Ross
Baptist Brotherhood
Mr. Ross
J. R. Eanes
Manche
Avi Hamilton
Pete Roach
Weatherford Kangaroos
Mineral Well
Weatherford
Hillsboro
Range
Bowie
Jacksboro
Graham
Proffitt
Parker County
Willard Dewveall
Kangaroos
Billy Goforth
Robert Willis
Harold Seay
Harold Price
Rev. Newman
Billy Wilkinson
Kim Hun Soo
Sgt
Wilkinson
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