Comanche Volunteer Fire Department’s Early History and 1955 Truck
The Comanche Volunteer Fire Department evolved from bucket brigades in the 1860s to a modern force led by Chief R. C. Graham, with paid driver W. E. Bear and a 1955 truck. It recounts fires, losses, key figures, and ongoing drills and duties of about forty volunteers and one paid member.
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Camanche
Jim
J.P. Hoff
Succfra Tunnell
Comanche
R. C
Bob
Graham
Carter
the At Austin
Higginbottham
Southwes
John Carpenter
Bob Graham
W. E
Ted) Bear
Bear
Texas A&m College
Rauhut Gin
A&p Grocery
North Side Cafe
Church of Christ
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Mali Wel
Mr and Mrs Walter Barret Visit in Canadian
Mr and Mrs Walter Jack Barret visited Mr and Mrs Ted Alexander in Canadian last week, sharing time with friends and noting the warm hospitality and friendly welcome they received.
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Canadian
Walter Jack Barret
Ted Alexander
Proctor couple marks 60th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo D. Kay celebrated 60 years of marriage at home in Proctor. He born 1875 and she born 1878, long time residents with six children, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
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Alonzo D. Kay
Proctor
Mrs. Kay
Georgia
Minnie Lou Stevenson
W. T. Stevenson
Comanche County
Comanche
Mr. Kay
H. P. Kay
H. B. Kay
E. C. Kay
China Springs
L. H. Kay
Ranger
Beaumont
Sam W. Hamlett
Brownwood
Tullus V. Smith
Stephenville
Card of Thanks for Mrs Mat tie Purdue
We express sincere thanks to friends for kind deeds during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Mattie Purdue. We also thank Rev Isham and the singers for their support during this difficult time.
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Mattie Purdue
Isham
Chaffins Honored by Cole Bible Class Dinner
Mr and Mrs Viren Chaffin were honored by the Cole Bible Class with a dinner party at Waite Durhams home. About forty guests attended. a leather engraved briefcase was presented to Mr Chaffin for his years of co teaching. Special music and entertaining games followed the meal in a festive autumn setting.
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Viren Chaffin
Cole
F. H Lightfoot
Monselle O'Brien
Chaffin
Sharon Durham
Tom Greer
Brownwood
F. L. Litette
Dale Altemeir
John Jolink
Monselle O’brien
J. F Hallmark
Elton McCullough
Orai D. Morris
E. H. Lightfoot
Dalton Perkins
James Wilkerson
Jess Watson
Jake Sledge
Mike Murphy
Pete Wall
Tom Cox
Walter Durham
Pinson Joins Spooks Campus Club at UT
Nancy Norwood Pinson, UT freshman from Comanche and 1955 Comanche High School graduate, becomes a new member of the Spooks campus service group. Parents Mr and Mrs R V Pinson of 408 West Neely and Mr and Mrs Cecil Jack Cox with their children visited over the weekend in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Nancy Norwood Pinson
University of Texas
Comanche
Spooks
Miss Pinson
R. V. Pinson
West Neely
Comanche High School
Cecil Jack Cox
Fort Worth
de Cox
Remembering Kindness The Children Editorial Tribute
Mrs Porter Franks and the ladies who brought food are praised for their kindness during a time of deep sorrow. The note expresses gratitude and memory of their help.
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Porter Franks
Lt House Taking Part in Operation Sage Brush
Camp Polk Louisiana hosts Exercise Sage Brush the largest since World War II Two month drill starts in November involving about 110000 Army troops Testing atomic biological chemical and electronic warfare concepts Lt House joined the Army in October 1954 and is son of Mr and Mrs W C Howse of Manche Texas
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Camp Polk
William Clyde House, Jr
W. C. Howse
Manche
Texas
Louisiana
Dallas Couple Wed as Tom Reese and Barbara Minner Tie
Mrs. Joe Waring and Mrs. John Waring attended the Dallas marriage of Tom Reese and Barbara Jan Minner. The ceremony was set for 7 30 p m Tuesday November 22 at St Thomas Aquinas Episcopal Church. Reese is son of Mr and Mrs Tom F Reese of Dallas, formerly from Comanche.
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Dallas
Joe Waring
John D. Waring
Tom Reese
Barbara Jan Minner
St. Thomas Anquinas Episcopal Church
Reese
Tom F. Reese
Comanche
Marion Reese
Chaffin Set to Move to Belton ISD as Business Manager
Virgil Chaffin and his wife plan weekend departure to Belton where they will reside in a rented house during construction of their new home after he signed on as business manager for the Belton Independent School District. He retains a 280 acre farm in Mercer Gap community. Reverend J B Barnes of Naples Texas will preach at Taylor Chapel Methodist Church next Sunday night per Rev G H Horton and invites the public.
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Virgil Chaffin
Comanche
Belton
Chaffin
Comanche County
Mercer Gap
Taylor Chapel
J. B. Barnes
Naples
Texas
Taylor Chapel Methodist Church
G. H. Horton
Rev. Horton
Mrs Winnie Wyche Plans Thanksgiving in Fort Worth
Mrs Winnie Wyche of Fort Worth intends to spend Thanksgiving in the city. Friends and relatives expect a warm gathering at a local home with seasonal meals and shared memories during the holiday week.
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Teo
Huett Attends University Pharmacy Refresher Course
C L Huett of Servier Drug Store Comanche attended the fourth annual Pharmacy Refresher Course at the University of Texas and earned a Certificate of Attendance. The program featured twelve doctors and lectures on antihistamines bacteria drug resistance and hormone therapy amid Austin visits with relatives.
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CL. Huett
Servier
Comanche
University of Texas
Huett
Charley ©. Wilson
University Pharmaceutical
Wilson
Orville Wyss
C. M. Jeffers
R. W. Burlew
Austin
Gyale Pirkle
Pirkle
School of Pharmacy
University
Camp Mabry
Fagan Couple Observe Fifty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Dr and Mrs J W Fagan of E Highland celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on November 11 at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C D Stovall 801 E Walcott in observe their milestone with family gathering and well wishes.
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Mrs. Fagan
J. W. Fagan
E. Highland
C. D. Stovall
E. Walcott
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Oanche Fire Department
Carolyn Bear
Frogs
Kenneth Scott
TCU
Tcu-Rice
Owls
Jemima
Mslub
Fitans Building
Comanche, Texas
Ms Free Entertainment
NS Club
Lions Club
Comanche Territory
Alonzo
Kay
Protecr
Goth
America
Union
Dudney’s
DRY Cleaners
Cole Bible
Nancy Pinson
Frick’s
E. Central
House
C. L. Huett
U of T Pharmacy
Eiland Fagan
Comanche Theatres
Silvana Mangano
Michael Rennie
Vittoria Gassman
Audie Murphy
Ray Milland
Mary Murphy
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Falworth
Jack Webb
Pete Kelly
Judy Holiday
Jack Lemmon
Randolph Scott
Khyber Patrol
Richard Egan
Dawn Adams
Maureen O'Hara
George Nader
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