Comanche School Opens Month as Stores Promote Supplies
Local plans to start the 1954-55 school year include a push for better supplies as 1,000 boys in the Comanche district prepare for kindergarten and first grade. Shoppers learn about Chevrolet cars from Arthur’s, ice cream and popsicles at local shops, Dollar Days deals, and store promotions aimed at families returning to school. Tickets for Co-Op games and season passes are selling, with seats still available.
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Minera
Wells
Ballinger
de Leon
Grammar PTA Sets First Meeting for September 9
The Grammar School PTA will hold its 1954 55 term kickoff Thursday September 9 at 3 pm. Mrs Dale Altecae is the new president. The theme is Lets Get Acquainted with a globe prize for the room with most attendees and a rotating possession through the term. The Comanche Schools reopen Tuesday with buses on routes and lunches served. first graders stay about an hour and must bring birth certificates for movers since January 1. vaccination certificates required for smallpox and diphtheria. Fourth grade students listed will attend Ward School. others report to Grammar School Tuesday morning. The first general assembly is Friday September 3 at 8 pm in the High School building. teachers must attend. O E Bowman named high school science teacher replacing R H Chambers.
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Grammar School Parent Teacher’s Association
Dale Altecae
Comanche
Grammar
General Assembly
O. E. Bowman
R. H. Chambers
Bowman
Big Spring
Plainview
Mileshoe
Buckmaster Seeks City Marshal Post in Comanithe Special Election
W Buckmaster Jr age 32 WWI veteran and four term candidate runs in Comanithe City Marshal race. Native of County near Sidney, resident for a year, married to Ina Allen of Hasse with four children. He appeals for voter support in the ten days before the election.
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W. Buckmaster, Jr
Comanithe
Buckmaster
County
Sidney
Inn Allen
Hasse
Rambo Ena Candidate for City Marshal Post
A fragment reports Comache candidate Rambo for City Marshal. He states this is his first run and expresses confidence in securing votes at Saturday’s polling.
Indiana Grid Games Broadcast By Local Station
Brownwood station KBWD will re broadcast all Comanche High School football games this season both home and away. Broadcast time is 9 o clock Saturday mornings following Friday night games.
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KBWD
Brownwood
Comanche High grads head to colleges state wide
About 60 Comanche High School graduates and affiliates begin college paths across Texas and beyond. Twenty nine stay home to study at Tarleton and other state schools while others head to Texas, Austin, Lubbock, and out-of-state programs.
Homecoming Day At Soda Springs September 4
A last minute reminder for the first annual reunion at Soda Springs this Saturday September 4. Attendees are asked to bring a salad dessert drinks and eating utensils for their families. The main course will be a genuine Soda Springs Stew.
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Soda Springs
Woods Pinpoints Election Results
In Comanche County R D Woods predicted the governor race totals before the runoff. He forecast 3750 votes with Shivers at 1625 and Yarborough at 2125, while official counts showed 3749 votes with Shivers 1622 and Yarborough 2127, missing by one and three respectively.
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R. D. Woods
Comanche
Comanche County
Woods
Shivers
Yarborough
Democratic Executive Committee
Comanche Pool Ends Season After Successful Year
Lake Eanes Swimming Pool will close after Monday September 7 marking a successful season with thousands of swimmers. Built by citizen contributions at about 16000, it was later transferred to Comanche. A new 4065 filter plant was installed, financed by local bank borrowing, with over half repaid. Three Comanche swimmers Gayle McNutt Jeannine Greaton and Nancy Pinson passed life saving tests this week and may join lifeguard duties.
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Lake Eanes
Comanche
Orel Brightman
Gayle McNutt
Jeannine Greaton
Nancy Pinson
Arthur Chevrolet Opens New Radiator Repair Shop
Arthur Chevrolet has opened a radiator repair shop in a new building just south of the firm, with modern Inland equipment including a flo-testing machine and cleaning vat. Jay Tupin, eight years in the top and body shop, will head the radiator shop after recent training at the Inland Radiator School in Omaha. He invites customers with radiator trouble to visit Arthur Chevrolet for service. Visiting in Wisconsin Mrs. Ted Durham and son Rusty left Monday for a two week vacation with her parents in Arpen Wisconsin.
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Arthur Chevrolet
Jay Tupin
Arthur
Omaha
Nebraska
Tupin
Wisconsin
Ted Durham
Rusty
Arpen
Comanche County Electric Co Op Annual Meeting Draws Crowd
About 2 800 attended the Comanche County Electric Co operative Annual Meeting and Electric Fair at Lake Eanes Park. Performers included Billy Wimberly and the Drifting Texans and aerial artist Bob Johnson. Winnie Williams demonstrated electric ranges. Directors J M Foreman and M A Richmond were reelected. An Amateur Talent Contest named Maxine Stacy winner for Make Love to Me. Attendance prizes were awarded to multiple members for household items and tools.
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Comanche County Electric Co-Operative
Lake Eanes Park
Comanche
Billy Wimberly
Bob Johnson
Harland Stretz
Winnie Williams
Hollis Stewart
Horace Cavitt
Jerry
Susie Cook
Sipe Springs
Maxine Stacy
Car
Patsy Ann Stevens
Chicken
Shelia Ann Maxwell
Pam Powell
Rt 3
Maxine Stecy
Stromberg- Carlson
Shivers Wins Runoff With 92 406 Margin In Texas
Final Texas Election Bureau totals show Governor Allan Shivers with 773 690 votes to Ralph Yarborough’s 681 234 in the run off. Shivers leads in several counties and plans a November campaign against Republican Ted Adams.
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Ralph Yarborough
Shivers
Yarborough
Fort Worth
John Bell
William Shireman
Ted Adams
Crockett
Adams
Gillespie County
Fredicksburg
Webb County
Laredo
National Farm Loan Association Plans Stockholders Meeting
Stockholders of the National Farm Loan Association of Comanche meet Saturday September 11 at 2 o'clock in the district courtroom. John Robertson secretary manager says an interesting program is planned with tasks to be done, refreshments served, and dividend checks passed. Two directors will be elected. terms expiring L. T. Cunningham and J. v. Lee. Holdover directors are J. A. Lightfoot, Gail Dudley, and Clift Pettit.
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National Farm Loan Association of Comanche
John Robertson
L. T. Cunningham
J. v. Lee
J. A. Lightfoot
Gail Dudley
Clift Pettit
Roberts McMillian Couple Wed in Single Ring Ceremony
Mrs. Bernice Roberts and James McMillian exchanged vows on August 28 in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. R. H. The couple plans to reside in Brownwood after the wedding.
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Bernice Roberts
James McMillian
R. H
Will
Brownwood
Ransom Amos Seeks Comanche City Marshal Office
Ransom Amos a 48 year old carpenter and roofer announces his candidacy for City Marshal in the special city election to be held in Comanche on Saturday September 11. He is a Comanche County native, married with four children, residing at 409 East Peach Street. He says this is his first bid for public office and will work hard for the position.
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Ransom Amos
Comanche
Comanche County
Mr. Amos
Peach Street
Vollie Jackson Announces Candidacy for City Marshal
Veteran Peace officer Vollie Jackson declares candidacy for the City Marshal position in the upcoming special city election held Saturday September 11. Jackson previously served as marshal here and as a sheriff, and requests the vote of all residents.
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Vollie Jackson
Peace Office
Mr. Jackson
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