Comanche County Voters Reject Road Bond and Amendments
About 1,800 votes were cast in Comanche County for a special road bond and ten state amendments. The road bond failed about two to one with 1,092 against and 544 for. four of twenty-eight boxes approved the bond. Statewide results showed eight of ten amendments trailing or failing, with one amendment approved narrowly and ten measures tabulated with varied outcomes.
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Comanche County
de Leon No. 15
Downing
Shrum
Beattie
Texas Election Bureau
Four Polio Cases Reported Here in Comanche
An outbreak of polio swept Comanche last weekend with three new hospitalizations at City County Hospital in Fort Worth. Theda London 12-year-old daughter of J. H. and M. London at Comanche Grammar School began iron lung treatment Friday. Sharon Frick 5 and Ed Towe's daughter 5 at Rt 1 Comanche also hospitalize and improving. Comanche's prior polio fatality occurred two weeks ago Shirley Anders six, daughter of Homer Anders.
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Coccanche
City- County
Fort Worth
Theda London
J. H. London
Comanche Grammar School
Sharon Frick
T. G. Frick
Comanche
Ed Towe
Rt. 1
Fort Worth Hospital
Shirley Anders
Homer Anders
Harris Long Takes Over Hill's Humble Service
Harris Long purchases Hill's Humble Service at 506 East Central and takes charge. The modern station, built two years ago by J. H. Tu pin, Humble agent, will keep the same hours and invites customers to stop by for a chat and gas. Long previously worked with his father at Long's Dairy and later at Dudney Dry Cleaners.
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Harris Long
Hill
East Central
J. H. Tupin
Lone
Mr. Long
D. Long
Long’s
Dudney Dry Cleaners
Registered Jersey Purchases Announced From Registry Office
The American Jersey Cattle Club in Columbus announces purchases of registered Jerseys by Comanche County residents. Mrs Viola Laxson of Comanche bought Success Cidonia Owl from Ernest L Carpenter. Bennie Warren of De Leon purchased two registered Jerseys from herds of G M Strickland of De Leon and Carl Rainey of German. Sybil's Flashy Fern was bought by Elbert L Eggleston of De Leon from Jim W Baker of Alvaredo.
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American Jersey Cattle Club
Columbus
Ohio
Viola Laxson
Comanche
Ernest L. Carpenter
Bennie Warren
de Leon
G. M. Strickland
Carl Rainey
Elbert L. Eggleston
Jim W. Baker
Alvaredo
Walter Hill Buys Piggly Wiggly in Comanche
Walter Hill and his son Bill have purchased the Comanche Piggly Wiggly from Mr. and Mrs. W H Thate. The Hills retain the same staff and franchises, continuing the store opened in January 1939 known for modern merchandising. Bill Hill will serve as assistant store manager.
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Walter Hill
Bill
W. H. Thate
Hills
Comanche Piggly Wiggly
Thate
Comanche County Farm Loan Association
Comanche High School
John Tarleton College
Hill
Walter Hill and Son
Comanche
Goleman County
Reserve Post Formed Here
A new Organized Reserve Corps is formed at Comanche with weekly meetings on Monday nights at the Veterans' Building. Over 60 officers and enlisted men have joined. openings remain. It is temporarily assigned to the 5057th Station Compliment with Brownwood HQ, seeking a permanent attachment. Former servicemen eligible are urged to contact Service Officers Fane Waldrop, Herbert Goodson, Eldred Jones, and Leo Keelan.
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Organized Reserve Corps
Comanche
Veterans
Organized Reserves
5057Th
Brownwood
Organized Reserve
Fane Waldrop
Herbert Goodson
Eldred Jones
Leo Keelan
Social Security Pay Not Automatic Cautions Official
Social security benefits for 65 year old workers and families of deceased workers are not automatic. Ralph T. Fisher, Abilene office manager, urges prompt claims to start benefits. Back payments are limited to three months if claims are delayed. Fisher visits Comanche regularly and can be reached at the local Post Office.
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Ralph T. Fisher
Abilene Social Security Office
Social Security Office
Fisher
Comanche
Massingill Visits Brownwood Family This Weekend
Dan Massingill of Brownwood spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Dick Massingill.
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Dan Massingill
Brownwood
Mrs
Dick Massingill
Texas' first daily newspaper Houston Morning Star began in 1839
The Houston Morning Star launched as Texas first daily newspaper in 1839 marking an early milestone in Texan media history. It signals the arrival of a regional press that served Houston and surrounding areas during the Republic era.
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Texas
Houston Morning Star
Barret Herefords Sell 59 Heads At Comanche Auction
Barret Hereford Ranch held its first annual sale at Comanche with 59 cattle selling for a total of 62,375 dollars. WHR Regality 52 topped at 7,550 dollars, while six bulls averaged 3,512 dollars and 53 females averaged 800 dollars. Notable buyers included Bob Lazzier and Jack Turner, with top bids from Earl Guitar and H. H. McAlister.
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Bob Lazzier
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Jack Turner
Denver
Colorado
WHR
Regality
Hoe Ainsworth
Milnesands
New Mexico
Earl Guitar
Abilene
H. H. McAlister
Big Spring
Royal Bath
Charles S. Cox
Seth Campbell
Kermit
Dr. H. A. Wimberly
San Angelo
Vanity Box
Ladymix
George Woodfin
Paris
B. F. Phillips
Frisco
Dudley Brothers
Comanche
B. W. Barret
New Presbyterian Pastor Installed at Comanche Church
Rev. George Alexander, formerly of Galveston and Westminster in Texas, is named the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church Comanche. He and Mrs. Alexander occupy the manse. Welcome services and a church dinner were held Monday night. He will serve full time with Sunday morning and evening services.
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George Alexander
Galveston
First Presbyterian Church
Comanche
Alexander
Princeton University
Texas
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Comanche Juniors to Meet Santa Anna in Park Thursday
Comanche undefeated junior squads host Santa Anna Thursday night at the local park kickoff at 7 30. The junior Indians beat Santa Anna 38 12 earlier this season and will field only seventh and eighth graders while ninth graders watch from the sideline.
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Comanche
Santa Anna
Magness Commended for Meritorious Air Force Service
1st Lt Gayland W. Magness received a Commendation Ribbon on October 27 from Major General Alden Crawford for meritorious service. He served in the Reserve Records Section of the Adjutant General's office, 12th Air Force at Brooks AFB Texas, and previously set up reserve procedures adopted across the Air Force. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W P Magness of Comanche.
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Gayland W. Magness
Air Force
Alden R. Crawford
Twelfth Air Force
Public Information Office
Magness
Adjutant General's Office
12Th Air Force
Brooks Air Force Base
Texas
Air Force Reserve Training Center
Barksdale Air Force Base
Louisiana
W. P. Magness
Comanche
San Angelo Claims Largest Inland Wool Market
A claim positions San Angelo as the world’s largest inland wool market, highlighting its scale and prominence in the textile trade.
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San Angelo
Two Youths Die in Dublin Train Collision Crash
Two Comanche County youths died instantly and two others were seriously injured Tuesday night at 11 20 when their auto crashed into a train at the MK and T crossing in downtown Dublin. J W Ward Jr 18 and Grandie Welch 18 died. Max Robertson 18 and Johnnie Reeves 18 were listed as serious in Dublin Hospital. Funeral plans for Welch set for Beattie Methodist Church Thursday at 2 pm burial Sand Hill Cemetery. Ward services pending at Stag Creek with a brother in the armed services flying home from England.
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Comanche County
Mk&t
Dublin
J. W. Ward, Jr
Ard
J. W. Ward
Rt. 2
Comanche
The
Bible Community
Grandie Welch
Ruby A. Welch
Max Robertson
Raymond Robertson
Beattie
Johnnie Reeves
A. J. Reeves
Robertson
Reeves
Dublin Hospital
Ward
Welch
Beattie Methodist Church
Sand Hill Cemetery
Young Ward
Stag Creek
Armed Services
England
Henry Tate 88 Dies. Comanche Rancher and Banker
Henry Tate 88 longtime Comanche County farmer and stockholder in State National Bank of Comanche died Tuesday November 8 after weeks of illness. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. S J Isham and Rev. J D Smoot officiating. Interment in Board Church Cemetery. Born December 25 1860 in Alabama he moved to Texas at age nine and spent life in Church community. Survived by wife predeceased 1936. children B R Tate Tohoka C L Tate Brady and Mrs J C Roberts Comanche. six grandchildren two great grandchildren three sisters Fannie Dunlap Co manche Babe Seago Gustine L A Odell Abiline. numerous nieces and nephews.
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J. H
Uncle Henry) Tate
Comanche Funeral Home
S. J. Isham
J. D. Smoot
Board Church Cemetery
Mr. Tate
Comanche County
State National Bank of
Comanche
Alabama
Robert Tate
Julia Ashberry Tate
Texas
Lillie Seago
Gustine
B. R. Tate
Tohoka
C. L. Tate
Brady
J. C. Roberts
Fannie Dunlap
Babe Seago
L. A. Odell
Abilene
Eastland Educator Mrs Perkins Withdraws From Race
Mrs. Perkins of Eastland, a member of the current State Board of Education, was a candidate but withdrew after a ruling barred present board members from seeking office this year. The decision disqualified her from the race and ended her campaign.
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Perkins
Eastland
State Board of Education
Precautions Urged In Comanche Polio Situation
Four positive polio cases have appeared in far separated Comanche areas over four weeks. Authorities urge calm, prompt trash disposal, disease prevention at home, and keeping children home from gatherings if unwell.
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Comanche
James I Bradshaw Called to Rest After Illness
James I Bradshaw died November 4 1949 after about two months illness. He suffered a stroke Wednesday evening and was taken to a local hospital. Born August 6 1856 in Hawkins County Tennessee he was 93 years old. He was buried November 5 1949 at Gartmans View Zion Hill Church. Survived by wife Nancy Elizabeth Davidson and nine children.
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James I. Bradshaw
Grandpa Bradshaw
Hawkins County
Tennessee
Gartman’s View
Zion Hill
Nancy Elizabeth Davidson
Mary Bradshaw
Walter G. Bradshaw
la Crenta
Calne
Flora Smith
Auntie's Money Senior Play at Sidney High School
Sidney High School presents Auntie's Money a three act comedy by the Senior Class on Thursday November 17 at 7 30 pm. The organizers promise a hilarious show with a lively plot and odd characters that will keep the audience laughing and on edge throughout.
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Sidney High School
Hamilton Elementary School Building Dedication Held
The new Hamilton elementary school building was dedicated last week with impressive ceremonies.
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Hamilton
Comanche Indians Travel To Dublin For Armistice Clash
Comanche and Dublin meet Friday in the 8 A district Armistice Day game at Dublin. The Indians, after beating the district champions, sit poised for third place behind Ranger and Hamilton. Dublin lost to Eastland 20-13. Comanche edged Eastland 7-6. A large local crowd is expected to follow the Indians.
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Comanche Indians
Dublin Lions
Dublin
Comanche
Ranger
Hamilton
Lions
Eastland
Indians
Combee O Hatley Taken By Death
Combee O Hatley 67 of Downing and later Comanche died Sunday after a brief illness. He was born June 6 1882 in Goodwater Alabama and moved to Texas in 1904. Funeral services were held Monday at Downing Methodist Church with ministers J D Smoot and Arthur Johnson officiating. He is survived by two children Art Hatley of Fort Worth and Mrs Ronald Dillin of Comanche, plus grandchildren and siblings.
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Combee O. Hatley
Downing
Comanche
Mr. Hatley
Downing Methodist Church
J. D. Smoot
Arthur Johnson
First Baptist Church
W. C. McKlesky
George H. Loudermilk
Lee Spruill
Tila Yates
Roy Thomas
Elza Brinson
Hatley
Comanche County
Goodwater
Alabama
Texas
Ronald Dillin
Pearl Beaty
Art Hatley
Fort Worth
Dillin
John Arl Hatley Jr
Patricia Hatley
Neta Fay
George Dillin Jr
Collins Beaty
San Antonio
C. K. Russom
W. A. Batsell
Grady Hatley
Richard Hatley
Watt Wood
Grissom
el Paso
Andis Beaty
Coleman
A. A. Britton
Hamilton
Campbell
Glen Rose
Major Reid Dies After Illness in Brownwood Hospital
Stephen Calvin Reid known as Major died in a Brownwood hospital on Saturday November 5 after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home the next day with Rev. W S Clark and Rev Horton presiding. A native Texan born September 30 1873 he never married and lived many years in Comanche. He resided at the home of his niece and her husband on the C M Albin ranch south of Comanche. He had been ill for months and suffered a red neck.
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Stephen Calvin Reid
Brownwood
Mr. Reid
Comanche Funeral Home
W. S. Clark
Rev
Horton
Taylor’s Chapel Methodist Church
Stephen Reid
Sara Gray Ceid
Comanche
Nice
Charlie Clara
C. M. Albin Ranch
Comanche Stores to Close Friday for Armistice Day
Following a long standing 1918 custom most Comanche stores will stay shut Friday November 11 for Armistice Day. Gins banks schools and the post office also close with mail service halted. Rural routes no mail and some suburban stores plan to stay open. Most residents will travel to Dublin for the Armistice grid game between Comanche High School Indians and Dublin Lions.
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Dublin
Haggard Named Deputy Administrator of REA
George Haggard of Comanche and Austin background was appointed Tuesday as Deputy Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration in Washington. He succeeds William J. Neal, killed in an automobile accident near El Paso. Grigsby notes the promotion makes Haggard the number two figure in REA affairs nationwide.
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George Haggard
Comanche
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington
D.C
William J. Neal
el Paso
Haggard
Austin
REA
Chiltons Attend Bankers Clinic in Houston
W. C. Chilton president of Comanche National Bank joined Texas and Louisiana bankers at the third annual Bankers Clinic hosted by First National Bank in Houston. Mrs. Chilton and daughter Martha accompanied him. They toured the Cotton Exchange and San Jacinto Battlefield, rode a boat on the Ship Channel, and attended a banquet and a Shamrock Hotel luncheon amid Rice Institute vs Arkansas festivities.
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W. C. Chilton
Comanche National Bank
Houston
Texas
Louisiana
First National Bank
Chilton
Martha
Hines Baker
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Houston Bank
Houston Cotton Exchange
Houston Ship Channel
San Jacinto Battleground
Monument
San Jacinto
Eastland County Protest Over Courthouse Meter Installations
The Eastland County Commissioners filed a protest against the City of Eastland after meters were installed around the courthouse, prompting concern over access and policy. The dispute centers on municipal authority and space usage around the civic building.
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Eastland County Commissioners
City of
Eastland
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Piggly Wiggly
Geo. Alexander
New Presbyterian
G. W. Magness
Henry Tate
Dr. Ory
L. K. Ory
Sidney
Major Reid
Chiltons
Bankers Clinic
Majestic Theatre
SAT
Philip Reed
John Hall
Adele Jergens
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Cary Grant
Ann Sheridan
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