Reagan County Sheriff acquitted in murder case trial
Reagan County Sheriff A W Billingsley won a not guilty verdict on a murder without malice charge after a two day trial in 52nd District Court. The case arose from the November 14, 1952 highway crash that killed Proctor farmer Barney Pinson and injured others.
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Reagan County
A. W Billingsley
52Nd District Court
Billingsley
Barney Pinson
R. B Cross
Ion
West Texas
Pinson
Proctor
Pins
Gaston Boykin
Comanche County
Kelly
Nesses
Robertson Tes
Eden
Liston
Robertson
Investicholtson
John T. Ison
Nicholson
Howell E. Cobb
W. L. Ferrill
Comanche
Sam Cleveland
Stephenville
Mark Callaway
Dorsey Hardeman
Herschel Upton
San Angelo
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury This Week
A grand jury returned twelve and one indictments after a four day session ending Oct. 7. The cases include theft and related charges. Judge W. Smith Jr. presided as grand juror, with proceedings tied to local church, convention, and meeting events in Mage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. #. Smith Jr
Gustine Tigers Aim for 15th Straight Versus Carlton Rams
Undefeated Gustine Tigers, 14 straight wins including last year’s regional title, prepare to host the Carlton Rams Thursday night in Gustine. The page lists the season’s progression, key players, upcoming games, and local community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Tigers
Carlton Rams
Gustine
E. V. Eee
Carlton
Tigers
Copperas Cove
Mullin
Brooksmith
Iredell
Turnersville
Jonesporo
Pottsville
Tiger
Willingham
Johnni
Sanders
Leonard
Blue Bill
Beshear
Doyle
McCullough
Buddy
Moore
John
Pettijohn
Denny
Tackett
Derwood
White
Billy Matt
Wilson Melvin
Adcock
James
Harold
Junmor
Henry
Boucher
Thomas
Culten
Marshall
Harris
J. Lee
Ranger Veteran Wounded in War Expresses Ongoing Pain
The Texas Ranger described service in the U.S. Army from 1917 to 1919 and noted a foot and leg wound that still pains him and slightly impairs his walking.
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Texas
Comanche Chief Football Contest Winners Named
W J Parks of Comanche wins with nine correct picks in the Comanche Chief contest. Mrs Odell Reese and Hugh Coan tie for second with eight correct picks. prizes include 5 for first 3 for second and a year’s Chief subscription. The contest is repeated this week with coupons on the football ad page.
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W. J. Parks
Comanche
Comanche County
RBA
Parks
Odell Reese
Comanche Telephone Company
Hugh Coan
Beattie
Ballinger
Mr. Coan
Mr. Parks
de Leon
Coleman
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Baylor
Wisconsin
Rice
SMU
Missouri
Houston
Aegies
Stephenville
Handley
Mineral Wells
Jacksboro
TCU
California
Special Information To Peanut Growers
Market price for farmers stock peanuts above price support at 237 per ton. The 1954 peanut crop is estimated to be one third below the last five year average normal yield. Growers should insure seed for planting the 1955 crop by placing peanuts under loan or keeping enough peanuts to plant their 1955 allotment. If not, adequate peanut seed may not be available for 1955.
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S. E. Cloninger
Peanut Growers Association
Likely Shock From Stepping On A Live Wire Cited
The report notes danger of stepping on a live electrical wire and warns readers about electric shock risk. It stresses staying clear of fallen power lines and contacting authorities for safe handling and repairs.
Indians Travel to Coleman for 8-AA Showdown
The undefeated Comanche Indians, averaging 33.5 points per game, visit Coleman Bluecats in an 8-AA contest highlighted by high scorer Calvin Lee leading the offense. Tri captain Bill Carpenter adds backfield weight after switching from guard as Coleman seeks its first win and Coleman seats are sold at the high school office for 1.23 each.
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Reguks
Comanche Indians
Coleman
Bluecats
Galiga
Moore
Coleman Blueccats
Indians
Ballinger Beards
Cats
Calvin Lee
Cecil Brownlee
Gene Coulter
Bill Carpenter
Carpenter
Chaffin
Ballinger
Brownlee
Report Your Cover Crops At Hathcock's
Farmers urged to report cover crop planting at Hathcock Appliance where a large thermometer tracks progress. Records show weekly updates with participating names, celebrating conservation effort across Comanche trade territory and urging timely reporting.
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Hathccock
Hathcock
Census Takers Wanted Here for 1954 Agriculture Census
Applications for enumerators for the 1954 Census of Agriculture in Comanche County open October 11, 1954. Field Supervisor Walter F. Jackson announces Iteam leader Gordon S. Clark welcomes applicants. Requirements include US citizenship high school education health and character ages 18 to 65 ownership of a drivable private auto and ability to sustain four to five weeks until first pay. Veterans preferred if all criteria met.
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Comanche County
Walter F. Jackson
Gordon S. Clark
Route 2
Eastland
Texas
E. Bouregard Ave
E. Bouergard Ave
San Angelo
United States
Cemetery Work Set for Zion Hill
A cemetery work day is scheduled at Zion Hill Cemetery next Tuesday October 19. Those in charge urge all interested in the cemetery’s welfare to attend.
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Zion Hill
Indians Maintain 5th Place In 2-A State Grid Ratings
Comanche High School stays fifth in the Fort Worth Star Telegram 2-A state grid ratings as Nederland rises to No 1 after beating Colorado City 7-24. Phillips moves to second and Colorado City falls to fourth following a 20-0 win over Cisco.
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Elwood Boyd
Don Chester
Hulan Coker
Sidney
Joe Causey
Rt. 2
Comanche
Robert Dale Wilkerson
Rt. 1
Ken Rachels
Star Rt. Sidney
H. H. Wiggins III
Rt 1
Dublin
Comanche High School Indians
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Nederland
Colorado City
AAA
Port Neches
Phillips
Cisco
Ballinger
Eleven Report To Begin Basic Army Training
The Brownwood Texas Local Board No 15 orders eleven men to report for day October 11 for induction at Abilene Induction Station. They will receive basic training at Fort Bliss Texas. Names include Wallace Schneider Brownwood Billy Ormsby Brownwood Barry Arthur Comanche LeRoy Richardson Granbury Clint Honnel Brownwood William Jones Kermit Nathan Kiser Comanche Tommy Adams Brownwood Jon Yoes May Donald Spivey Comanche Jesse Watson Comanche.
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Texas Local Board No. 15
Brownwood
Army
Monport
Abilene
Fort Bliss
Texas
Wallace John Schneider
Billy Ray Ormsby
Barry Wayne Arthur
Comanche
LeRoy Richardson
Granbury
Clint Browning Honnel
William Robert Jones
Services At Pentecostal Church In Comanche
Services will be held at the Pentecostal Church at Comanche beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday night. Rev. Dewey Davis will preach. Everyone has a cordial invitation to come worship with us.
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Pentecostal Church
Comanche
Dewey Davis
Rev
C. D. Wright
Comanche Garden Club to Hold Sixteenth Annual Flower Show
The Comanche Garden Club will stage its Sixteenth Annual Flower Show on Saturday October 23 at Comanche High School gym. The event titled Texas Round Up Y All Come invites all flower arrangers to enter, with a public viewing from 2 30 to 8 00 pm. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Comanche Garden Club
Comanche High School
E. E. Denny
Comanche
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Che
Durham
V ' al
Fort Worth
Higgin Cothe
Smith’s
Hathcock’s
Coman
Nelson
Ed and Co
Studebakers
Carnes
Studebaker
9 O
Ft Worth Central
Hasse Towd
Vention Las Hatt Board Church
Mage
Proffitt
Gary Ferguson
Lee
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Bearcats
Sears
Hulen Coker
Hulen
By John O. Simpson
The
Star- Telegram
Phillipe
Lamarque
Odes Es Bee
Eeneee
Stamford
Ennis
Dba
Tench Con Fom Eadl
Axahachie
Weslaco
Port Arthur
Paducah
Garden Club
Propfit
Romanche
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