Large Lake Proposed on Leon for Water and Flood Control
A regional group from Comanche Dublin and De Leon toured a site near Paul Gray's three miles southwest of Proctor to evaluate a dam west of Gray's that would create a three to four thousand acre lake fifty to sixty feet deep. The project would furnish an unlimited water supply to Dublin De Leon and Comanche, provide flood control for about 40000 acres, and serve as a recreational center while avoiding highway conflicts and excessive farmland impact. The group urges local citizens to study the potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Dublin
de Leon
Paul Gray
Proctor
Gray
Texas
Homecoming at Sweetwater Church Planned for Sept 9
Sweetwater Baptist Church nine miles northwest of Comanche announces its annual homecoming on Sunday Sept 9. Morning preaching followed by noon dinner on the grounds, then singing and talks in the afternoon. Former pastors are especially invited and the community is urged to bring a basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater Baptist Church
Comanche
Sweetwater Church
H Donaho, longtime county businessman, dies at 72
O H Donaho 72 retired businessman and church layman and 25 year Sunday School superintendent of First Methodist Comanche County died after a three year illness. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with Rev R B Hooper and Rev E G Gregory in charge. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. He was born December 1 1873 in Cherokee County Texas and survived by his wife Bennie Cameron three daughters and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Donaho
First Methodist Church
Mr. Donaho
R. B. Hooper
E. G. Gregory, Jr
First Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Jack Moore
A. S. Harris
Charles Marshall
C. N. Wylie
F. L. Little
Merlin Jenkins
Donaho
Cherokee County
Texas
W. F. Donaho
Comanche County
Duncan
Bennie Cameron
George Fox
Sulphur Springs
John Doneho
Oaklawn Methodist Church
Dallas
Nita Mackey
J. Prank Norris, Jr
Jackson
Mississippi
Arden Lewis
Monmouth
Oregon
Comanche
Burks-Simmons Company
Texas Company
Garland R. Bear and Miss Stiles Married Recently
Florence Stiles, daughter of Mrs. Astelle Monta of Sacramento, California, wed Garland R. Bear, radar technician in the U S Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bear. The brief notice records a recent marriage between the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland R. Bear
Miss Stiles
Florence Stiles
Astelle Monta
Sacramento
California
U. S. Navy
Mr and Mrs Bear Wedding Ends At Sea Duty
Comanche Texas couple Garland R. Bear and Florence Jane Stiles wed August 6 in Sacramento California. The ceremony at First Methodist Church followed by a reception hosted by the bride's mother. Mr. Bear serves as a radar technician in the U S Navy and will return to sea duty after a two day honeymoon.
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Ww. E. Bear
Sacramento
California
Sacramento Bee
First Methodist Church
21St and
Jay Street
Florence Jane Stiles
Garland R. Bear
Fisher
Joan Stiles
Mrs. Bear
Astelle Monta
Hagginwood
St. Joseph’s Academy
Glenrose
Mr. Bear
W. E. Bear
Comanche
Texas
Comanche High School
Pacific
Bear
Rev Gafford to Preach at Local Methodist Church
Brownwood district superintendent Rev A S Gafford will preach at the First Methodist Church this Sunday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Gafford
Methodist Church
A. S. Gafford
Brownwood
First Methodist
Soldier Ready for Fur Lough Homecoming
Pfc. James Lacy, discharged from an Army hospital, is due home this week on a fur lough, according to his father J. B. Lacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
James Lacy
J. B. Lacy
Hodges Dies Suddenly In Comanche County Ranch Life Ends
P Hodges 49 a Comanche County ranchman and dairyman died suddenly around 930 pm Saturday while en route to Comanche after illness at home three miles west of Sidney He was with wife and son Charles Paul and neighbor Hadley Richards Funeral services were at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev S J Isham in charge Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. He was born in Comanche County March 28 1896 married Ola Dingus in 1921 and survived by wife two sons mother brother three sisters and one grandson Dave Hodges He was educated at Old Duncan and his son Lt Jake Dave Hodges serves in Europe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P
Hodges
Comanche County
Comanche
Sidney
Charles Paul
Hadley Richards
L. E. Hodges
Fred Hodges
Rule
Callie Leech
Will Day
W. H. Dockery
Memphis City
Arkansas
Dave Hodges
Texas A&m College
Marine Pvt George F. Walker Injured Overseas in Saw Accident
Pvt George F. Walker of Co Manche suffered a severe leg injury August 8 while on a work detail overseas when tangled in an electric saw. He received a twelve inch cut in the right thigh and twenty two stitches. He is making satisfactory progress and is expected to return to duty soon, per Marine Corps Medical Officer Captain L O Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
George F. Walker
George Walker
Comanche
Walker
L. O. Stone
Marine Corps
Pvt. Walker
USMCR
Moody Buys Skaggs Cafe in Comanche
Jim Moody, a veteran local cafe operator, purchased Skaggs Cafe on the south side of the square and took charge Wednesday. Skaggs, a popular Comanche businessman, has not announced future plans. Both men advertise sale terms in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Moody
Skaggs
Mr. Skaggs
Mr. Moody
Hamilton High Bull Dogs Open Grid Season Tonight
Hamilton High School Bull Dogs host Lampasas High School in the season opener at Hamilton Field on Friday September 7. The home game kicks off the grid season with a local rivalry and a morale boost for the team and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hamilton High School Bulldogs
Lampasas High
Hamilton Feld
Source of St Lawrence River Traced to Minnesota
In a historical note, authorities identify the origin of the St Lawrence River within Minnesota, marking a geographic clarification of the river’s headwaters and regional watershed connections. An official map study confirms Minnesota as the river’s starting region, influencing regional hydrology discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence River
State
Minnesota
Harmony packing plant under construction near Comanche
W S Lawrence owner of Lawrence's Trading Post is building a meat packing plant in Harmony six miles southwest of Comanche. Work is underway with a target opening in three to four months. Estimated cost around 50 000 dollars. He cites difficulty obtaining refrigeration and packing equipment but expects supply to improve. He calls it the largest packing house in the area and believes the plant will grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Lawrence
Lawrence
Harmony
Comanche
Mr. Lawrence
Comanche County
Lt Ted Durham Back From ETO Home On Leave
First Lieutenant Ted Durham returns from thirty four months overseas in the European Theater of Operations and travels toward home in Texas. He will take a thirty day leave with his wife Gladyce Wellnitz and their five weeks old son Russell Len, along with his parents Mr and Mrs N N Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Durham
New York
Gladyce C. Wellnitz
Russell Len
N. N. Durham
Durham
University of Texas
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Camp Barkeley
Abilene
Medical Corps
England
Grece
Gladyce Wellnitz
Arpin
Wisconsin
38Th Station
Army Nurse Corps
Comanche
Paralee Beaty Dies at Downing at 91 in Comanche County
Mrs. Paralee Beaty, 91, longtime Comanche County resident, died at her Downing home on August 26. Funeral services were held August 27 at Downing with Elder J L Collins of Abilene officiating. burial followed in De Leon cemetery. She was born Izilla Paralee Dendy and is survived by three children, a brother and sister in Alabama, sixteen grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She joined the Primitive Baptist Church at De Leon about sixteen years ago and was active until her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paralee Beaty
Comanche County
Downing
Beauford Collins
T. B
Colleen Collins
Helen Collins
Stephenville
Aileen Beaty
G. L. Lindsey
Dallas
J. D. Morris
Post City
Jimmie Lassiter
Purvis
Hudson Collins
Calvin Brown
Gorman
Romey Grissom
Doss Whatley
Charlie Nelson
Dublin
Claire Eldridge
Desdemona
Joe Scott
Jakehamond
Seaman Everett Returns to San Diego After Visit
Seaman Second Class Clarence Everett has returned to his base in San Diego, California, after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Everett
San Diego
California
W. D. Everett
Navy Pharmacist Mate Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Roger W. Neel 24, Pharmacist Mate 2/c of the Navy, died in a Houston hospital from injuries after a traffic crash on August 27 during a Gulf storm. He is survived by parents in Cross Plains, a brother in Comanche, a brother in the Pacific, a sister in Fort Wayne, and a brother in the Navy. funeral services were held at Cross Plains First Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W
Dub) Neel
Navy
Houston
George R. Neel
Cross Plains
Gustine
Neel
Naval Hospital
William Huckle
San Angelo
Harlie Neel
Roger
Huckle
Mate Neel
First Methodist Church
Barnes
Evergreen Cemetery
United States
Mate Huckle
Roger D. Neel
Cross Plains High School
Higginbotham Bros. & Company
Dublin
New Hebrides
States
Corpus Christi
Brooklyn
New York
George Neel
Eto
Comanche
Kermit Neel
Pacific
Donald Weaver
Fort Wayne
Indiana
American Legion Meets Wednesday Night at Courthouse
The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion will be held at the County Courtroom Wednesday night Sept. 12 at eight o'clock. All members are urged to be present and all ex service men are invited to attend. B A Riley, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
B. A. Riley
Brumbelow Resigns From Comanche Public Schools
Carl Brumbelow, teacher of music and science at Comanche High School and choir director at the First Methodist Church, resigns his public school post effective today. He plans to remain in Comanche and offer private piano and voice lessons. may teach in De Leon if a studio is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brumbelow
Comanche
First Methodist Church
Brumbelow
de Leon
O'Dell to Preach at Freewill Church Sunday
Co F Odell will preach at the Freewill Baptist Church at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. services. The evening sermon will include illustrated Passover explanations. The pastor invites all to attend the two sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’dell
Freewill
Co. F. O'Dell
Freewill Baptist
Odell
REA Extension to Cover 316.8 Miles In Six Counties
Comanche County REA receives a $261000 grant to build 316.8 miles of new power lines across six counties Comanche Eastland Mills Brown Callahan and Stephens serving about 630 new electric customers Construction in Comanche County will add 75 miles serving over 160 new members and work starts after materials arrive with transformers in short supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Comanche County
Comanche
Eastland
Mills. Brown, Callahan
Stephens Counties
Ory J. Grigsby
Grigsby
W. 8. Price
Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association
W. S. Price
Comanche County Electric Association
County Singing At De Leon Tonight
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention will be held at the De Leon Church of God. Vernon Welch, president, urges all lovers of good singing to attend as several out of county singers are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
de Leon Church of God
Vernon Welch
Welch
Victory Chicken Fry Marks Board Church Celebration
A Victory celebration at Board Church sponsored by Young People and Intermediate Baptist Sunday School classes featured a chicken fry on August 24. Attendees sang America and heard a toast to service members read by Minta Joyce White with blessing by A A Lem. Fourteen chickens were fried and consumed and participants reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s and Intermediate Baptist
Board Church
America
Minta Joyce White
A. A. Lem
Livestock Directors To Meet Thursday
A special meeting of officers and directors of the Comanche County Livestock Association is called for Thursday September 13 at 5 00 p m in the County Court Room in Comanche. This will be the first meeting of the new board and all members are urged to attend. Problems of interest to the industry are to be considered. M Albin president J R Eanes secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Livestock Association
Comanche
M. Albin
J. R. Eanes
Guests of W W Causey Home Attend Social
Last week visitors at the Soda Springs residence of Mr. and Mrs. W W Causey included Miss Callie Shiel of Rodessa Louisiana Mr and Mrs Cecil T Parks of Mertzon and Mrs Rae Whiteaker of Abi e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
W. W. Causey
Callie Shiel
Rodessa
Cecil T. Parks
Mertzon
Rae Whiteaker
Abie
Comanche School Enrollment On First Day
Opening day enrollment at Comanche Public School totaled 829 students announced by Superintendent Virgil Chaffin. Ward School had 288 students, Grammar School 243, and High School 298, among the three Comanche schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Chaffin
Ward
Singing at Freewill Church Sunday Afternoon
The Freewill Baptist Church invites the public to a Sunday singing program at 2 30 p m local time. Charlie Marshall of Van Dyke provides the details for attendees and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewill Baptist Church
Charlie Marshall
van Dyke
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H. Donaho
MR. and
P. Hodges
George J. Waxer
Stea Biter
Moody
Dub Neel
Cynthia K. Merritt
Cynthia Katherine Merritt
J. W. Bartlett
Synthia
Catherine Boyd
Cynthia
Bobby Caffey
Barbara McCullough
Sandra McCullough
Jan Caffey
Stewart Caffey
Doris Graham
Gayle Graham
Nelda Jordan
Janie Jordan
Wayne Caffey
Frank McCullough
Burton Caffey
Naughty Graham
Tant Walker
Noah Chapman
Arthur W. Gerth
Cynthia Katherine
County
Virgil Parson
New Majestic Theatre
FBI
Zane Grey
Nevada
Bob Mitchum
Anne Jeffreys
George Sanders
Donna Reed
Dorian Gray
Manhattan
Anne Shirley
Philip Terry
Gary Cooper
Teresa Wright
Casanova Brown
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