Turkeys Shipped From Comanche Bring $175000 Plus This Season
Fifteen carloads of dressed turkeys from Comanche to Northern and Eastern markets sold during the last two weeks. About 350000 pounds shipped. farmers and growers received over 175000 dollars. Norris notes 65 percent marketed for Thanksgiving and 35 percent for Christmas. Labor shortages limited shipments as 100 workers were employed at peak. Toms averaged 28 cents and hens 34 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cheese & Produce Copf
Manche
Texas
Andy H. Norris
Comanche
Norris
Beattie Farmer H. S. Halbrooks Dies at 58
H S Halbrooks age 58 of Beattie died November 3 after three years of illness at his home. He was born in Hartzell Alabama April 11 1889 and moved to Comanche County as a child. Burial at Sandhill funeral by Rev H F Wilkins. He married Lula Elizabeth Fields in 1908 and leaves a large family including children Lloyd in Bryan and several daughters and grandchildren.
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Harrison
Halbrooks
Beattie Farmer
Sandhill
H. F. Wilkins
Hartzell
Alabama
Comanche County
Lula Elizabeth Fields
Sen
Lloyd Halbrooks
Bryan
Doyle Golightly
Odessa
Opal Ross
Cross Plains
Ruby Fitzgerald
Chicago
Lavoyce Elrod
Little Rock
Arkansas
J. T. Pugh
Sherman
Joe Dean Halbrooks
Fred Halbrooks
Roby
Thad Halbrooks
Colorado
Will Halbrooks
Comanche
Verde Belly
de Leon
Ethel McCrary
Baptist Brotherhood Organized at Gustine
A Brotherhood with fourteen members was organized Thursday night at First Baptist Church of Gustine. Roland Miller was elected president with M. Autrey as vice president, Wayne Hayes as secretary-treasurer, N. E. Palmer as program chairman, and E. W. Strickland as activity chairman. Assisting were Dr. H. H. Inzer of De Leon and Robert Eaton, E. S. Fagan, and Tom Beene of Comanche. about a dozen others from Gustine and Comanche attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Gustine
Roland Miller
M. Autrey
Wayne Hayes
N. E. Palmer
E. W. Strickland
H. H. Inzer
de Leon
Robert Eaton
E. S. Fagan
Tom Beene
Comanche
Chief to Be Out Early Next Week
The Chief will publish two days earlier due to Thanksgiving. It will be mailed Tuesday evening so rural routes receive it by Thanksgiving Day. The issue will include coverage of the Comanche versus De Leon football game deciding district standings and invites local news and ads early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
de Leon
KP Lodge Holds Special Meeting In Comanche Area
A special KP Lodge meeting is set for Tuesday night November 25 at the local lodge hall. Brownwood will provide entertainment with a magician and a wildlife movie shown by Game Warden John Woods. Dinner will be served. all members are urged to attend for future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
John Woods
Comanche County Courthouse News Briefs and Vital Records
Deaths include Willie Mae Vineyard 54 of Comanche died Nov 15 with burial at Sardis Cemetery. Marriages listed for Buckley Alley, Keith Johnston, Hancock Smith, Hodges Parker, Briley McKee. licenses for Alley Bybee Per ue. Births record Betty Lou riffey Purcella Hicks De Leon Gustine. Deeds note transfers in Comanche and Wiesendanger Addition. Commissioners authorize well drilling on courthouse lawn for water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Brooks
Cynthia Brooks
Robert G. Buckley
Barbara Jo Alley
Floyd Porter
Frankie Dean Keith
A Frances Johnston
W. L. Skages
Leonard M. Hancock
Doris Louise Smith
C. D. Wooten
de Leon
Gaston Glen Hodges
Betty Lou Parker
H. E. Waggoner
J. J. Briley
Miss Pearl McKee
Albert T. Dyal
First Presbyterian Church of
Bryan
James Sanford
Otis Ortance Riffey
Betty Lou
Louis Erwin Purcella
Erwin Ray
Emmit Mikel Hicks
Gustine
Glenda Diane
Colemans Buy Waco Theatre
Miss Annie Coleman and Tom Coleman of Comanche close a deal to own the Melrose Theatre in Waco near Baylor University. They plan to take charge Friday and promise to develop a top local show with new equipment and building. Miss Coleman previously ran the Hico theatre and has teaching credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Annie
Tom Coleman
Comanche
Melrose Theatre
Waco
Baylor University
County Drilling Water Well On Courthouse Lawn
Comanche's Courthouse Square known for two wells will gain a new well near the northeast corner of the courthouse. Drilling began Wednesday to furnish lawn water and supply the courthouse, per minutes of the Commissioners Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Commissioners Court
Comanche Baptists to Welcome New Pastor Friday Night
Members of the First Baptist Church of Comanche will host a fellowship meeting at the church Friday night followed by a reception to welcome Rev. Arthur Johnson and his family. A large crowd attended his recent revival in Goldthwaite and heard him before his move to Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Arthur Johnson
First Baptist Church
Johnson
Goldthwaite
Mrs Henry Durham Undergoes Major Surgery in Dallas
Mrs Henry Durham Coman che underwent a major operation Wednesday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Durham
Comanche
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Scott Well Now Producing About 0 Barrels Daily
Coats and Foster Drilling Company of Lubbock reports the No. 1 Scott wildcat in northeast Comanche County about 17 miles from Comanche and 2 miles east of Comyn is now a producer on a small scale. The well drilled 3528 to 4300 feet in the Ellenburger and after acidizing and swabbing has yielded around 50 barrels per day, with no water encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coats and Foster Drilling Company
Lubbock
Scott
Comanche County
Wildcat
Comanche
Comyn
Coats
Ellenburger
Miss Willie Vineyard Dies at 54 in Comanche
Miss Willie May Vineyard 54, daughter of the late J W Vineyard and Mrs D L Vineyard, died November 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs B Y Webb in Comanche where she had lived with her mother. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev S J Isham and Rev J D Smoot officiating. Interment followed in Sardis Cemetery. The Mount Pleasant Quartet sang. She was born September 4, 1893 in Soda Strings community and earlier lived with her parents in Hasse before moving to Comanche two years ago. Surviving are her mother and brothers and sisters Mrs B B Fields, Mrs B Y Webb, Mrs C C Haynie, J F Vineyard all of Comanche, and Jack Vineyard of Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie May Vineyard
J. W. Vineyard
D. L. Vineyard
B. Y. Webb
Miss Vineyard
Comanche Funeral Home
S. J. Isham
J. D. Smoot
Sardis
Mount Pleasant
Soda Strings
Hasse
Comanche
B. B. Fields
C. C. Haynie
J. F. Vineyard
Jack Vineyard
Downing
Proctor Couple Hurt As Train Backs Into Auto
William Harmon and his wife of Proctor suffered severe injuries when a Santa Fe freight train backed into their car on Highway 377 at Cresson. They were rescued by Dillon Funeral Home attendants and taken to Parker County Hospital in Weatherford in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harmon
Proctor
Santa Fe
Cress
Fort Worth
Dillon Funeral Home
Cleburne
Harmon
Harris Memorial Methodist Hospital
T. R. Rogers
Dublin
W. J. Gary
Brownwood
Gary
Bob Babbitt
Cleburne Funeral Home
Mrs. Harmon
Weatherford
Evridge Buys 24 000 Acre South Dakota Ranch
Wayne Evridge a Comanche County rancher bought a 13 840 acre ranch and leased 11 160 more in northwest South Dakota. He plans to run about 1 000 Hereford cattle and 5 000 sheep along with 400 acres of wheat land. The Evridges, with two young children, plan to move in May.
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Wayne Evridge
South Dakota
Evridge
Comanche County
Comanche
John Tarleton College
Ligon Ranch
Comanche Livestock Association
Comanche Roping Club
Lions Club
Jewel's Beauty Shop opens at Wright's Jewelry in Comanche
Mrs E R Wright announces the opening of Jewel's Beauty Shop and Cosmetic Bar in the balcony of Wright's Jewelry Store next Saturday with opening specials. She holds a 1935 beauty license and has owned shops in several cities including Comanche. She is a graduate of Texas School of Beauty Culture and trained in 4 way hair cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R
Jewell) Wright
Jewel's
Wright
Cage Tourney Opens At Lamkin Gym This Weekend
A girls basketball tournament starts Friday night at Lamkin Gym with games Friday Saturday and night. Teams from Comanche Hamilton and Coryell Counties compete for trophies for the top three teams. Two boys teams games are also scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamkin Gym
Comanche
Hamilton
Coryell
Indians Set for Thanksgiving Clash With De Leon Bearcats
No game this week for the Comanche High School Indians as they prepare under Coaches Jimmy Marshall and Pop Peters for the Thanksgiving Day tilt with De Leon. A win would secure second in 10-A with five conference victories and one loss. Seniors listed include Hicks Layman Thorn Masters Ross and Wilson, Phifer Mazurek Roberson Guthrie.
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Comanche High School Indians
Jimmy Marshall
Pop Peters
de Leon Bearcats
de Leon
Indians
Dublin
H. Roberson
Jesse Guthrie
Expresses Thanks On Poppy Sale
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks residents of Comanche and nearby areas for their generous Armistice Day Poppy Sale support. Proceeds totaling about $200 will aid disabled veterans and dependents in Comanche County. Gratitude is extended to all contributing individuals and Legionnaires who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Comanche
Comanche County
A. P. Cox
Vasco Lee
Harley Neel
Nell Rose Webb
Willingham
H. M. Caule
Nineteen Present At Meeting Of Wives Of Veterans Club
Nineteen members attended a Comanche County Vocational School meeting of the Wives Of Veterans Club. The group discussed home made Christmas gifts and planned activities to involve all attendees with future afternoon meetings listed in Comanche De Leon Gustine and Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Gustine
Truman Durham
Comanche
de Leon
de Leon High School
Sidney
Stuart
Comanche County praised for diversified agriculture and beef shows
Speaking before 175 farmers and ranchers, Wilson, Livestock Director of the Texas State Fair, touts Comanche County as a leading, diversified Texas county known for peanut production and pure bred breeding in cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry, fruit and pecans. He applauds local youths and the county agent, suggests a highway sign, and notes WFAA plans.
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Wilson
Comanche County
Texas
Spencer Spruill
Comanche
Lions Club
Bill Lane
Lee Coffey
William A
Murry) Cox
WFAA
Cox
Comanche Methodist Circuit Activities
Regular services at Proctor Methodist Church last Sunday November 16 included preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., and the Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. The following Sunday November 23 at Sidney Methodist Church features Sunday School 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. by the pastor Youth Meeting at 6 30 p.m. and preaching at 7 p.m. You are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Methodist Church
Methodist
Sidney Methodist Church
Hansard Hardware Becomes Norge Appliance Dealer
Dallas Hansard Hardware has been named Norge Home Appliances dealer for the Comanche territory. The store stocks electric refrigerators electric and gas ranges deep freeze units washing machines radios and radio phonographs from the Norge selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Hansard Hardware
Comanche
Norge
Hansard Hardware
Mrs Melba Dudley Marten Installed Deputy Grand Matron
Mrs Melba Dudley Marten P W M of Bluebonnet Chapter Dallas 717 was installed as deputy grand matron in District 1 including Dallas. She is a daughter of Mrs C R M Dudley of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Dudley Marten
P.W.M
Bluebonnet Chapter
Dallas 717
City of
Dallas
Marten
C. R. M. Dudley
Comanche
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H. S. Halbrooks
Baptist Brotherhood
Ritz Theatre
John Hall
Dana Andrews
Kit Carson
Posec
Courthouse News
Willie Mae Vineyard
J. W
Dovey Gressett
Bobby Ray Yap
Robert Flippo
Oakwood Cemtery
D. C
Adala Gugger Et al
Earl Nelson
Wiesendanger
C. P. St. Clair
Joe Z. Cardwell
F. T. Brandt
H. S. Freeman
Ben Koontze
Desdemona
Spencer
Lee Spruill
Route 1
Comanche High School
Colemans Buy
Waco Theatre
Miss Coleman
Hico
University of Texas
Hick
M. Coleman
Comanche Baptists
Scott Well
Weil
Miss Willie Vineyard
Texas Tron Industry
John W. Carpenter
Lone Star Steel
Dainderfield
E. R. Wright
Lamkin
Meeting of Wives of Veterans Club
The
Lions
Coffey
Comanche Methodist Circuit
Rex Sellers
Majestic Theatre
Gene Autry
Rio Grande
Joan Bennett
Robert Ryan
Ida Impino
Dane Clark
Dennis O'Keefe
Andre Chapman
Buster Crabbe
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
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