Son of Local Resident Elected As V-President Tenneco Oil Company
S V McCollum, son of Mrs Laura McCollum of Comanche, won executive vice president at Tenneco Oil Company. He oversees exploration and production in the United States, Canada, and regions in South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Born 1916 in Comanche, a Texas Tech graduate, his career spans Continental Oil, CRTC, and progressive posts at Tenneco culminating in Houston as vice president and Gulf Coast head. The family resides at 2 Carolane Trail, Houston, with three grown children.
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S. V. McCollum
Laura McCollum
Comanche
Tenneco Oil Company
Tenneco Inc
Houston
McCollum
Tenneco Oil
U. S
Canada
South America
Africa
Asia
Australia
Texas
McCollums
Carolane Trail
TA to Hold Dinner Meeting in Comanche Junior High Cafetorium
The Classroom Teachers Association of Comanche Public Schools will meet Thursday November 30 at 6 30 p m in the Comanche Junior High Cafetorium. Miss Marguerite Ross president announces the speaker Reverend John C Wiles pastor of the First Baptist Church Comanche will present A Christmas Message. Guests include Rev and Mrs John Wiles and several local residents.
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Classroom Teachers Association of
Comanche
S. H. Fletcher
Mary ‘Wilkerson
Cyril Irby
Dallas Visitor Delights in City Lights Visit
Dallas visitor Maxine Tabor spent five days in Dallas and Tyler as guest of Mr and Mrs Matt Mosby. She enjoyed sights including Gone With the Wind and Pete Fountain.
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Maxine Tabor
Dallas
Tyler
Matt Mosby
Pete Fountain
Denton Family Visits Galveston to See Redsocks Game
Mr and Mrs Pat Howard and family and Mr and Mrs Floyd Graham with Pati Gayle of Denton traveled to Galveston and visited the Astro Dome to watch the Cincinnati Redsocks play the Astros.
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Pat Howard
Floyd Graham
Pati Gayle
Denton
Galveston
Astro- Dome
Cincinnati
CHS Top Ten Song List Featured Classics and Newcomers
A CHS chart lists ten songs including To Sir With Love Let It All Hang Out Come Back When You Grow Up Pop-a-Top Branded Man House of the Rising Sun I Want Some More The Rain Park and Other Things Walk Through This World With Me Ode To Billie Joe. The compilation blends old favorites with newer hits, reflecting a diverse music scene at the time.
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Park
Billie Joe
Garden Clubbers Hold Notable Comanche Meeting
Comanche Garden Club members heard a program on reflections and heritage presented by Mrs. Robert Eaton and Mrs. W. C. Chilton marking thirty years since the club began on November 16, 1937. Past presidents and charter members received red roses, and brochures detailing early achievements were requested for permanent records.
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Comanche Garden Club
Robert Eaton
W. C. Chilton
Clarence Rea
Chilton
Eaton
George Goosby
Karl Barry
Vasco
New Price on Caddo and Raw Wheat Seed
Announcement from Richard Armstrong near Comanche offers $3.50 per hundred bulk wheat seed. Annual bargain rates for Fort Worth Star-Telegram subscriptions now in effect by mail: daily and Sunday $18.95, daily only $14.95. The Comanche Chief ready to take new subscriptions or renewals.
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Mi. S. E
Comanche
Richard Armstrong
Fort Worth
For Sale Notices Including Typewriter and Home in Blanket
For sale notices list a modern full size typewriter offered at 50 dollars by Eiland Fagan. Also for sale is a home in Blanket with two bedrooms on 22 lots featuring fruit trees on Main Street listed by Mrs H N Turner Route 3 Comanche 356 2065.
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E. Milton Ave
L. J. Isham
Rt. 3
Box
Comanche
Texas
Eiland Fagan
Ite
E. W. Chaney
N. Hall
Main St
H. N. Turner
CHS Basketball Teams Hit Break Before Mineral Wells Trip
Comanche basketballers pause for Thanksgiving then play three games in Mineral Wells starting at 5:30. The Maidens win against Gatesville 67-37 and Early 66-25. The Indians open 75-38 over Early. Home opener set for Friday Dec 1 at 7 p.m. vs. undecided. Junior High boys and girls debut Dec 4 vs Granbury.
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Comanche
Mineral Wells
Granbury
Gatesville
Indians
Mrs Mims and Mrs Reynolds Host Pumpkin Pie Social
Mrs. Roy D. Mims Jr. and Mrs. J. C. Reynolds hosted a gathering serving pumpkin chiffon pie with nuts and coffee. Each guest received a miniature bronze mum corsage.
Garden Club Market Day set for December first
Comanche will host Christmas Market Day with over sixty members preparing crafts and foods for sale. Volunteers should bring items Friday December 1 and help on Saturday December 2. Committee chairs include Elmo Montgomery Belve Bean and Herbert Lockwood with many helpers and booths. Weekend visitors from Houston and Abilene joined hosts J K McGuire and Kenneth Lakers. A tip on rod repair suggests inserting a dowel in the butt of a fishing rod to reduce tip breakage.
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Comanche
Comanche Garden Club
Cochairmen
Elmo Montgomery
Belve Bean
Herbert Lockwood
George Goosby
Joe Tupin
Robert Eaton
A. P. Cox
W. R. Jones
C. A. Crownover
L. K. Ory
Apronshoppe
C. J. Reynolds
Mesdames FE
Elton McDonald
N. A. Berrey
Norman Zschiesche
George Rollins
Noel P. Wilkinson
Garland McGuire
Sherron
Susan
Houston
Bob Davis
Vickie
Abilene
J. K. McGuire
Kenneth Lakers
Memorial books spotlight Texas folklore and Baptist history
New memorial volumes offer pleasure and remembrance. Titles include Texas Folk and Folklore donated by Mrs Dc Baxter for Mrs Wade Cowan, Stories and Songs for Children From a Texas Household told by Emeline Brightman Russell, and Annual Flowers In Color gifted by Mr and Mrs Harold Rambo for Mrs Hardy Slider. The Indomitable Baptists presents the story of America's largest Protestant denomination through its leaders.
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Texas
Wade Cowan
Dc. B. Baxter
Emeline Brightman Russell
Herbert Williams
America
Roger Williams
Seniors Close Out Sale Vote Colors For Graduation
The Senior Class held a magazine drive to fund a senior trip with three English class groups competing for top sales. Rhonda Mote led with 41.45 dollars, followed by Jane Cotten 39 and Karen O Brien 35. total sales reached 602.27 with 236.6 net. They voted for scarlet red caps and gowns. Frontier News Flash 1861 Houston April 20 reports secession news from Virginia with joyous crowds.
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Rhonda Mote
Jane Cotten
Karen O'Brien
Gay Waggoner
Mike Schul
Jodie Prater
Frontier
Houston
Virginia
Galveston
The Great Feuds of Texas by I W Pipes
A dramatic Texas feud saga told by Mr and Mrs John Pogue recounting legendary rivalries across the state. The narrative traces bloodlines, settlements, and the enduring tension that shaped early Texas life.
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Billy Graham
I. W. Pipes
Mrs
John Pogue
Texas
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John Reese
Raleigh Hill
W. H. Dudney, Jr
Louis Harelik
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Curtis Montgomery
J. H. Arthur
Ronald Collingsworth
Dwight Brightman
Ronald Dillin
John Barton
Vasco Lee
Chas. Boyd
Ann Stratton
C. E. Taber
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