Decor and sales fill local shops this week
Higginbothams cuts price on baked enamel tile boards for baths and kitchens while Plymouths go on display at James Motor and Dudley Bros. Rexall sale returns at Durham’s with two Rexall items for the price of one. Western Auto tempts with toys and layaway, Harelik’s advertises a blanket sale, Ryan’s Oakwood Smoked Barbecue invites customers, Lane’s Gulf Station remodeling continues, McCullough-Jeanes highlights Halloween gear, TV reception helps from Straiey Electric and Hathcock’s, Lamb Knit tees debut at Hub.
Belve Beans Dairy Showcases Family Operation In Harmony
A feature on Belve Beans dairy near Harmony six miles south of Comanche highlights family involvement with daughter Caroline managing feed, son Richard assisting with milking units, and Caroline’s husband Harold Easley a partner while Harold farms peanuts. The article notes the barn’s walk-through milking parlor, three-station setup, and a twelve-can cooler with a sanitary, sealed system for milk. It also mentions Elana Barkley and Johnnie Calbourgh’s October 3 wedding at the Comanche church and a Plymouth car promotion quote from Plymouth president John P. Mansfield.
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Belve Bean
Harold Easley
Richard Bean
Bean
Comanche
Harmony
Caroline
Belve
Richard
Comanche High
Mrs. Bean
Harold
Bean Dairy
Church Women to Observe United Nations Week Friday
The United Council of Church Women plan programs honoring the UN eighth anniversary. United Nations Week is Oct 18 24 with events aimed at promoting understanding of the world organization. Women of Comanche schedule a Friday program Oct 16 at 9 30 am in First Methodist Church.
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United Council of Church Women
United Nations
World Organization
United Council of Church Women of Comanche
United Nation
First Methodist
Plymouth New Models on Display
The 1954 Plymouths go on display Thursday at local dealers James Motor Company and Dudley Bros across the United States. We are confident that people will be attracted by the new styling and features of the updated line.
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James Motor Company
Dudley Bros
John P. Mansfield
Plymouth
United States
Peanut grading peaks as Comanche markets surge before rain
Peanuts reached a season high with producers rushing to market as clouds and heavy dew forecast scattered Central Texas showers. Comanche, Eastland and Erath Counties reported strong weights and prices with 1,435,040 pounds in Comanche and about 600,000 pounds in Eastland sourced Tuesday and Wednesday. PMA data shows Comanche County averaging 20.3 bushels per acre from 3,416.4 acres with 2,080,740 pounds produced.
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Comanche
Texas
Eastland
Erath
de Leon
Eastland County
Ranger
Rising Star
Gorman
Frath County
Stephenville
Steuhenville
Ereth
PMA
Comanche County
Indians Seek Sixth Straight as Coleman's Bluecats Visit
The Comanche Indians host Coleman in a non conference clash Friday at 8 p.m. hoping to extend a five game win streak. Coleman dominates series with 13 of 14 wins and beat Comanche 26 7 last year. Comanche, averaging high scoring 163 points in five games, seeks revenge without injured Cecil Brownlee.
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Comanche High School
Coleman Bluecats
Comanche
Indians
Bluecats
Coleman
Ballinger Bearcat
Comanche High
Anson
Eastland
Hamilton
Cisco
Stamford Bulldogs
Cecil Brownlee
Ballinger
Robert Willis
Ardith Timmons
Brownlee
Tarleton Band To Play Here Friday At Football Game
The Tarleton State College Band from Stephenville will be special guests at the Comanche Coleman game Friday night. Directed by Bill Hill, the Tarleton Band is a top state musical group and will perform at halftime and during the game. Also appearing are the Coleman Bluecat Band led by Byron Gray and the Comanche High School Band under Thurston Atwood, both expected to deliver colorful halftime performances.
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Tarleton State College
Stephenville
Tarleton
Bill Hill
Coleman Bluecat
Byron Gray
Comanche High School
Thurston Atwood
Burton to Head Annual Drive for Boy Scout Funds
Rev. Ray mond M. Burton, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will serve as general chairman for Comanche’s Boy Scouts fund drive with Herbert Goodson as associate chair and other leaders handling advance gifts and prospecting. Kick-Off Breakfast is planned for October 27, aiming to match last year’s $850 raised by the Comanche Train Council. Burton urges broad community help to ensure success.
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Raymond M. Burton
First Methodist Church
Boy Scouts of America
Comanche
Burton
Herbert Goodson
J. S. Brewer
Advance Gifts
E. A. Kerby
Eddie Jones
Charles Marshall
Comanche Train Council
W O W Circle District Meeting Planned in Comanche
Krebs District of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle in Texas meets October 19 at the American Legion Hall Comanche with sixty delegates registered at 10 am. A large class of candidates will join. district officers to be installed. Mrs. Ference St John Abilene leads the district drill team.
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Krebs
Supreme District
Woodmen Circle
Texas
American Legion Hall
Comanche
Lilian Bagley
Cormanche Grove
Women’s Fraternal Society
Ference St John Abilene
Grove 36
Stownwood
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
United States
Tau Phi Lambda Sorority
Society
Laura Krebs
National
Hostess Grove
Comanche Grove
Comanche Coleman Ticket Sale For Big Indian-Beat Clash
Comanche Coleman tickets go on sale at North Side Café for the India Indian-Becat clash. Officials expect a large turnout and advise fans to buy ahead to save time at the gate. Superintendent Wyatt Morris encourages early purchase to reduce confusion.
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North Side Cafe
Um’s
Rus
Wyatt
Morris
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Lane
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Hallowe’en
McCullough- Jeanes
Straiey Electric Company
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Finco
Lamb Knit
Belve Bean's New Dairy
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Future Farmers of America
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Tarleton Band
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Brownwood
Zion Hill Baptist Church
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Bonita Morgan
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