De Leon Shorthorn Breeder Honored by Livestock Association
M. Caraway Sr of De Leon receives nomination for the A. Harris Company award recognizing outstanding contribution to Texas beef cattle. He built a extensive Shorthorn operation since 1922, exhibited at Fort Worth and Houston shows, served on the Fort Worth Show board, and led regional livestock groups. The nomination notes his integrity, industry, and influence without oil-backed wealth. Continued on back page.
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A. Harris Company
Dallas
Texas
Comanche County
C. M. Caraway Sr
de Leon
Caraway
Comanche County Livestock Association
The
Do. M. Caraway Sr
Mr. Caraway
Fort Worth
Houston
Ada Smith found dead in ditch near Gustine
Ada Smith 70 widow of Tom Smith was found deceased by a neighbor early Saturday in a grass covered roadside ditch four miles south of Gustine. An inquest ruled death from natural causes related to heart trouble. Funeral at Gustine Baptist Church. Surviving family listed. she spent winters with daughters in Fort Worth and Dallas.
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Ada Smith
Tom Smith
Gustine
Granbury
Hamilton
Weatherford
Baylor University
Waco
Smith
Fort Worth
Stanley Glenn
Sanger Bros
Dallas
First Baptist Church of
Lifeless Body Of Woman Found Hanging Friday
The lifeless body of Mrs. Clara Belle Gooch, 37, of De Leon, was found last Friday at noon in an outbuilding on the Sipe Springs Road. Justice of the Peace O H Moore ruled death by her own action after finding a note and hearing how she tied a rope to a rafter. Surviving are her husband and son Roger. Funeral services were held at Downing and burial followed there.
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Clara Belle Gooch
de Leon
Gooch
Sipe Springs
Roger
de Leon Justice of Peace
O. H. Moore
Mrs Keeter Called to San Angelo by Illness
Mrs. Max Keeter traveled to San Angelo this week due to her mother Mrs. Green’s illness.
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Max Keeter
San Angelo
Mrs. Green
Gustine Tigers Meet Sid ney Eagles in Open Friday
Gustine Tigers host Sidney Eagles in the season opener at Tiger Field Friday night. Kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Both teams are defending bi-district champions. Sidney beat Gustine last season but enters as the underdog.
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Gustine Tigers
Sidney Eagles
Tiger Field
Gustine
Sidney
William Lane Opens Snappy Cafe This Saturday
William Lane, a former waiter and longtime cook at the Shamrock Cafe in Lubbock, returns to Comanche to launch the Snappy Cafe on the East Side of the square this Saturday. He invites the public to visit and enjoy free coffee and doughnuts on opening day.
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Kiam Lane
William Lane
Wafe
Comaniche
Mr. Lane
Lubbock
A. F. Wells
Garden Club To Entertain With Coffee Thursday
The Comanche Garden Club will host a morning coffee for its first meeting on Thursday, September 17, at the home of Mrs. M. S. Karmany, 701 West Wright. Members are urged to attend this special program as stated by club president Mrs. Ralph Hull.
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Comanche Garden Club
M. S. Karmany
W. Wright
Ralp Hull
Bargain Rates In Effect For Star-Telegram Subscriptions
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram announces reduced annual subscription rates. Daily and Sunday cost 13.95, daily only 12.60, with a year minimum. The Chief seeks new and renewal orders for the Star-Telegram and other papers, including the Abilene Reporter-News.
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Fort Worth
Earl McDonalds First Bale Cotton in Comanche County
The first bale of Comanche County cotton for the season was ginned on Monday Sept 7 at Rauhut's Gin for Earl McDonald Rt 1 Comanche. The 2130 pounds of picked cotton yielded a 551 pound bale and brought 32 1 2 cents per pound plus a $25 premium from the Chamber of Commerce.
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Comanche County
Rauhut
Earl McDonald
Rt. 1
Comanche
McDonald
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Nancy Green Dies in San Angelo
Nancy Green, 69, former Comanche County resident and mother of Mrs. Max Keeter, sister of W. A. Mercer, died Tuesday in San Angelo where she had lived for years. Funeral services were held there Wednesday. She was the daughter of H. C. and Louise Mercer and the tenth of 11 Mercer children. W. A. Mercer of Comanche is the sole immediate survivor.
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Nancy Green
Comanche County
Max Keeter
W. A. Mercer
Comanche
San Angelo
Green
H. C
Louise Mercer
Tom Patton Dies Former County Commissioner at 74
Gustine Texas mourns the death of Tom Patton 74 a former Commissioner of Precinct No 2 serving 1928 to 1932 He died at his home Saturday September 5 after four days of illness Funeral services were held at Gustine Methodist Church He was born December 16 1878 and married Lena Pettit in 1897 The Patton family includes one daughter and a grandson and granddaughter in Midland and Gustine respectively plus a brother sister and three great grandchildren
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Tom Patton
Gustine
Mr. Patton
Gustine Methodist Church
S. J. Isham
A. Morton
Graham
Union Cemetery
Lena Pettit
Patton
Jerry Collins
Wade Collins
Sue Blumenthal
Midland
Lee Patton
W. A. Pettit
The
Baptist Church
Primitive Baptist Services Planned This Weekend
Primitive Baptist Church schedules services for Saturday daytime and Saturday night plus Sunday. Members urged to attend Saturday Conference to elect a pastor and clerk and to address other church business.
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The
Primitive Baptist Church
Football Party At Youth Center
After the Comanche Indians clash with De Leon on Friday night the Teen Canteen will be open to help players and fans relax and foster friendly ties. It will stay open until 12 p m A Youth Activities Board meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 p m at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Members are urged to attend as plans are formed for an adult membership drive to fund the Teen Canteen and broaden youth recreation in Comanche County. Dues by youths are 3 per year with hopes adults will match this to sustain the program.
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de Leon Bearcats
Memorial Stadium
W. L. Morris
de Leon
Youth Activities Board
Veterans Memorial Hall
Comanche County
PTA Rummage Sale Planned in West Ward
West Ward PTA sponsors a rummage sale at the McDonald building on the Fast Side of the square Friday and Saturday September 11 and 12. Donations of clothing toys and dishes are greatly needed and appreciated. Bring donations Thursday September 10.
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West Ward
PTA
McDonald Building
McDonald
Comanche School Reports Opening Enrollment of 1020
The Comanche school opened with 1020 students, up from 980 last year. Superintendent Virgil Chaffin says 10 to 15 more students are expected to enroll in the coming days. Grade tallies range from 72 to 94 with 12th grade at 72 and special education at 9.
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Virgil Chaffin
Tim
Engagement of Virginia Robertson to William B. Lee
Comanche notices announce the engagement and approaching marriage of Virginia Robertson daughter of Mrs Isla Robertson to William B. Lee son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Lee of Newburg. The wedding is set for Saturday evening September 26 and the couple plan to reside in Newburg.
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Virginia Robertson
Mr. Lee
Isla Robertson
Comanche
Virginia
William B. Lee
Herbert Lee
Newburg
Enrollment Reaches 830 At De Leon Schools
Opening week enrollment in the De Leon system rises to 830 students, announced by Superintendent J. C. Helm Jr. He notes steady growth across district campuses and expected continuation as the new term begins.
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DE Leon
J. C. Helm, Jr
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J. H. Tupin
Comanche Territory
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Robertson's
Jack Wheat
Higginbotham Furniture
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International Harvester
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Jake Graham
Sinclair
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James Hoffpastir
W. C. Chilton
Comanche High School
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de Leon High School Bearcats
Indian Memorial Stadium
P. T. Galiga
CHL
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Nance
Daniels
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Goforth
Harold Price
Marvin Lee
Harold Seay
Glenn Ellis
Weldon Hicks
Calvin Lee
Robert Willis
Cecil Brownlee
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Donald Steele
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Dublin
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Floyd Ser~ley
Galiga
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Japan
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