Meeting on Leon River flood control at Belton
Major Kenneth Heagy of the U S Army engineers calls a 2:00 PM Monday gathering in Belton District Court to discuss flood control on the Leon River and Brazos tributaries. Citizens and groups urged to attend and provide data for local projects, with focus on Comanche Dublin De Leon Gustine and Erath counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Heagy
U. S. Army, Engineers
Galveston
Belton
Leon River
Comanche County
Dublin
de Leon
Comanche
Leon
Russel
Stephenville
Poage
Waco
Heagy
Gustine
de Léon
Erath
George
J. R. Eanes
Bel
J W Stark Opens Plumbing Shop Here
J W Stark, recently back from Hawaii where he was a steamfitter, opens a plumbing and heating service in Comanche at 700 East Highland Avenue, inviting the public to visit and highlighting repair and installation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stark
Hawaii
Comanche
Walter Roberson
East Highland Avenue
Mr. Stark
Dudley Mischief Places Second at Pan American Show
Dudley Mischief, a two year old Hereford bull bred by Dudley Bros. of Comanche and owned by Flat Top Ranch of Walnut Springs, won the grand championship at the Four State Hereford Show in Texarkana and placed second in the senior yearling division at the Pan-American Hereford Exposition in Dallas. The bull, carved at Dudley Bros. Ranch on November 15, 1945, was sold as a one year old for 5000 dollars to Flat Top Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Mischief
Dudley Bros
Comanche
Walnut Springs
Texarkana
Dallas
Rancho Sacatal
Paul Spur
Arizona
Flat Top
New Pontiac Shown At Dudley Bros Dealers Display
The 1946 Pontiac is on display at Dudley Bros authorized dealers for Chrysler Plymouth and Pontiac. Dudley Bros. expect new Chryslers and Plymoths soon. Viewers praise styling, rust resistance, instrument panel, chrome, interior trim, clutch, rims, muffler, tail pipe and cooling. You are invited to come in and see the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Bros
Chrysler
Plymouth
Pontiac
Tom R. Cox Jr. Returns After Navy Honor Roll Discharge
Tom R. Cox Jr. received an honorable discharge after over three years in the Navy where he served as Motor Machinist Mate Second Class. He returns home to Comanche and plans to resume work at Higginbotham's Lumber Yard after a rest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom R. Cox, Jr
Navy
Comanche
Cox
Higginbotham
Mrs J B Chilton Jr Visits In Comanche
Mrs J B Chilton Jr of San Antonio spent last week in Comanche visiting Mrs J B Chilton Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton, Jr
San Antonio
Comanche
J. B. Chilton
Local Girl Says She Was Forced To Go With Men
Naomi Long a 14 year old of Comanche told Brownwood police she was forced to accompany two young men after meeting them in Brady. She said one man entered her Brady hotel room and forced her to go with them. Police detained the two men and the girl was questioned by Brady officers and Texas Ranger Clarence Nordyke. No weapons were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Police
Naomi Long
Rube Long Comanche
Ady
Brownwood
Brady
Italy
A. P. Taylor
Cole
Pruett
Taylor
Pate
Treson
Bauers
Nweed
Comanche
Fredericksburg
Miss
Clarence Nordyke
Union Church Thanksgiving Service At Central Christian
The community wide service will be held at Central Christian Church Sunday evening November 18 at 77730. All churches are invited and a large crowd is expected. The event also welcomes the new Methodist pastor Brother J W Whitefield who will preach the Thanksgiving sermon. Singers from all churches are urged to join the volunteer choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Comanche
J. W. Whitefield
Allemigtrey
Union Church
Oval First Methodist Church
Dr Connors Opens New Optometry Office in Butlins
Dr T J Connors Corranche optometrist moves from the Gille Building to the new Rambo Building on North Austin Street in Comanche. The office opens Tuesday November 20 and boasts a highly equipped setup. He invites friends to visit after the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Connors
Corranche
Gille
Rambo
Austin Street
Dr. Connors
Comanche
Charges Against Jaye Dismissed in Texas Case
The State of Texas vs. F. O. Jaye ends with the indictment for embezzlement dismissed on a motion by District Attorney H. W. Allen. Judge R. B. Cross entered the order after a preliminary hearing in Comanche on Thursday. Jaye later announced his resignation as County Attorney, though county records and officials were unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W
Bill) Allen
State of Texas
F. O. Jaye
R. B. Cross
Judge Cross
Comanche
Jaye
Greer Delegate Attends Rebekah Grand Lodge in Waco
Mrs. J C Greer attended the Rebekah Grand Lodge in Waco as a delegate of the Comanche chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Greer
Rebekah Grand Lodge
Waco
Commanche
Chief To Be Put Early Next Week
On account of Thanksgiving the Chief will be mailed Wednesday evening next week instead of Thursday. Rural routes will receive papers Friday, while Comanche residents may get theirs Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. News items and advertisements should be submitted as early as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Miss Elouise Switzer Weds Capt Wilson in Arizona
Miss Elouise Switzer youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Switzer Comanche married Captain Lowell C Wilson United States Army Air Corps on Thursday November 3 in Phoenix Arizona The couple will reside at 685 South New Hampshire Los Angeles California They met four years ago at Marfa Army Air Field The Switzers were in Comanche early this week visiting her parents before heading to Dallas then California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elouise Switzer
Sam Switzer
Comanche
Lowell C. Wilson
United States Army Air Corps
Phoenix
Arizona
Wilson
South New Hampshire
Los Angeles
California
Marfa Army Air Field
Atomic Bom To Be Discussed At School Tonight
Dr. O. E. Winebrenner a Howard Payne College scientist will discuss the atomic bomb at Comanche High School Auditorium tonight at 7 30. The event, under the science clubs, has a small admission fee with proceeds for a sound projector for the school. tickets are at drug stores or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Winebrenner
Howard Payne College
Comanche High School
J. M. Macon
Red Cross Hospital Donations Underway in Comanche County
Mrs Elbert Cox chairs Christmas drive for Camp Bowie Hospital patients with a 350 county quota. She appeals for public gifts to aid 1600 returned veterans. Donors may contact committee members including Mrs Bob Stanton and Mrs Vasco Les.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Cox
Comanche
Camp Bowie Hospital
Comanche County
Bob Stanton
Vasco’ Les
A. P. Cox
Boyd Anthony
Elmo Montgomery
Euel Arthur
Bill Durham
E. G. Wells
Cox
Victory Loan drive urged as last chance to claim victory
In a wartime tribute the speaker recalls heavy losses and long service since the Bastognes to Iwo Jima battles. He urges a Victory Loan drive as the nation’s final test of support, framing it as paying a debt and securing the future with a $3 pledge yielding $4 in value, echoing a Dallas pilot’s quip about picking up the check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bastognes
Salernos
Tarawas
Iwo Jimas
Okinawas
America
Purple Heart
Dallas
Plans For 1946 Comanche Livestock Show Bigger Than Ever
The Comanche County Livestock Association prepares the eleventh Junior Show to be held in late January with prize money well over double 1945. The 1946 catalogue will release in early December with rule changes and same ad rates as 1945, urging early ad bookings through Clarence Albin, R. H. Campbell, A. H. Caraway, and Cliff Pettit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Livestock Association
Comanche County
F.F.A
Houston Livestock
Clarence Albin
Comanche
R. H. Campbell
A. H. Caraway
de Leon
Cliff Pettit
Gustine
Mack St. Clair Returns From European Theater of Operations
Corporal Mack St. Clair, son of Sheriff and Mrs. W. P. St. Clair of Comanche, came home last week after 20 months in the European Theater of Operations. He earned a discharge with points and served in England, France, Belgium, Poland and Germany, earning the ETO ribbon with five battle stars. He served nearly three years in the Army and expresses enjoying civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Mack St. Clair
W. P. St. Clair
Comanche
Corporal St. Clair
England
France
Belgium
Poland
Germany
St. Ola
Veteran Boyd Anthony Returns From FTO and Ships Home
Boyd Anthony, twenty months European Theater of Operations veteran, received an honorable Army discharge at Camp Fannin Tyler. He served in England France Cherbourg Belgium and Germany before returning to rest at home prior to resuming work as vice president of the State National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Boyd Anthony
Army
Camp Fannin Tyler
Anthony
England
France
Cherbourg
Belgium
Germany
State National Bank
Texas
Comanche County
Lemons Buys Silver Grill Cafe In Town
Edwin Lemons, former Sidney resident now in California aircraft work, buys the Silver Grill Cafe from A. F. Wells. He plans new hours opening at 5 AM and closing at 10 PM, starting next Monday, and invites patrons and the public to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lemons
California
Silver Grill
A. F. Wells
Mr. Lemons
Sidney
Brownwood
Edwards and Pedersons Visit Carlsbad Cavern
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Edwards joined Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pederson of Cleburne for a trip to Carlsbad Cavern last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Edwards
Emil Pederson
Cleburne
Carlsbad Cavern
Co V Bryson Former Rancher Dies in Plainview
C V Bryson 84 a pioneer ranch man of Comanche County died at his home in Plainview Monday his daughter Mrs Ed Ligon of Comanche said she was in Plainview at the time of his death Bryson moved from Comanche County to the Plainview area in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Bryson
Comanche County
Plainview
Ed Ligon
Comanche
Mr. Bryson
Rev and Mrs Lee Welcome Son William Edwin
Rev and Mrs William I Lee of Odem announce the birth of their son William Edwin born November 12 according to word received by the maternal grandparents Rev and Mrs Gordon Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Lee
Odem
William Edwin
Gordon Barrett
Matinee double bill with Jimmy Akely in Saddle Serenade
FBI and SAT present a Tuesday matinee showcase featuring Jimmy Akely in Saddle Serenade alongside Jack Oakie in On Stage Everybody with Peggy Ryan and Lee Lassie White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Jimmy Akely
Jack Oakie
Peggy Ryan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Leon Committee
U. S Navy
USS
Europe
Africa
Asia
Union
C. C. Klingman
Pastors’ Association
New Butlins
Capt
Mrs. Wilson
Beveca
Naie Camilie Switzer
Red Cross Hospital
Felix R. McKnight
Dallas News
Thanksgivins
Commanche and
Z. R. Fanes
ETO
Lemons
Silver
Mrs. Lee
New Majestic Theatre
Leon Errol
Elisabeth Risdon
Tom Conway
Ann Rutherford
Phil Silvers
Evelyn Keyes
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