Local Happenings in Comanche and Surrounding Texas
Births, marriages, deaths and property deals are reported for Comanche and nearby towns. Alfred Vancleave and Donaho Vancleave in Robertson County and a Comanche County farmer are listed among obituaries and births. District Court filings include several divorces and custody rulings, with multiple marriage notices and cemetery deeds recorded. New motor vehicles are registered in De Leon and Comanche.
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Ann Burnett
N. G. Comanche
Stag Creek
Robertson County
Texas
Alfred Vancleave
Donaho Vancleave
Godfrey
Oak Ave
Comanche
W. A. Morgan
Ava H
Leland Nabors
Eleanor Moore
de Leon
Willam D. Bailey
Annie Pauline
Charlene
Curtis Goforth
W. H. Burton
John Duncan
City of Comanche
Dublin National Bank
Paul E. Smith
City of de Leon
Central Addition
1955 Vehicles Listed By Local Residents
A short catalog lists several 1955 model cars owned by residents including George R. Willis of Comanche, L A Swanson of Comanche, Noma B Naron of Brownwood, D L Jaynes of De Leon, and R B Ropper. The entries include sedans, a pickup, a 2-Door, a coupe, and a 2-Dr design across towns Comanche Brownwood and De Leon.
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Hogan Scott
Comanche
Prentiss D. Haberthur
Harold D. Anderson
Brownwood
Vv. E. Loudermilk
de Leon
N. J. Robinett
Chevrolet
John D. Hardgrave
Lampasas Schools Enroll 1330 On Opening Day
Lampasas schools enrolled 1330 students on opening day this year, up from 1237 last year. The district reported higher enrollment across grade levels and anticipated continued growth through the fall term.
Clifton Public Schools Enrollment Rises to 618
On opening day 618 students were enrolled in Clifton Public Schools, a gain of 12 over last year, reflecting a steady start to the new school year.
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Clifton Public Schools
Enrollment Totals 1301 in Rockdale Public Schools
Enrollment on the first day in Rockdale public schools reached 1,301 students, reflecting the start of the new term. The figure highlights modest growth and sets the baseline for this academic year’s attendance.
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Rockdale
Stephenville Enrolls 1432 Students On Opening Day
Superintendent J. C. Helm Jr. reports that Stephenville public schools opened with 1,432 students enrolled. The figure reflects district attendance as classes began for the new term.
Granbury Schools Open With 712 Enrollment
Granbury public schools welcomed 712 students on opening day with Granbury High School reporting 221 pupils.
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Granbury
Granbury Public Schools
Davises Welcome Daughter Born in German Hospital
Mr and Mrs F S Davis of Proctor announce the birth of a daughter on September 6 at a German hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds three ounces. Dublin reports 795 students enrolled on opening day with 239 in the high school and overall enrollment near last year.
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F. S. Davis
Proctor
Dublin
Cisco College Sees Enrollment Rise at Cisco
Cisco College enrollment reaches 300 students, up 30 percent from last year. About 90 percent of Cisco High School's 1955 graduates enrolled, reflecting strong postsecondary interest in the area.
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Cisco College
Cisco Junior College
Cisco High School
Rising Star Enrollment Matches Last Year On Opening Day
A total of 420 students enroll ed in Rising Star schools on the opening day, matching the initial enrollment from the previous year.
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Rising Star
Breckenridge Visit From Mrs Dale Wilson Family
Mrs Dale Wilson and children from Breckenridge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H J Wilson.
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Breckenridge
Dale Wilson
Breckenride
H. J Wilson
Bruno Schrank Dies Of Heart Attack in Texas Cafe
Bruno L. Schrank 65 died suddenly of a heart attack September 3 1955 at 1130 a m in a Goldthwaite cafe. He lived with wife in Priddy 44 years and is survived by wife three sons Norman Priddy Raymond Eldorado Victor Big Spring a daughter Mrs Ray Cantrell Big Spring and five grandchildren. Interment at Priddy September 5 1955 at 930 a m. Funeral arranged by Wilkins Funeral Home Goldthwaite pallbearers were eight nephews of the deceased and one neighbor. honorary pallbearers listed from Priddy Goldthwaite Mullin and San Angelo.
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Bruno L. Schrank
Goldthwaite
Schrank
Priddy
Norman Schrank
Raymond Schrank
Eldorado
Victor Schrank
Big Spring
Ray Cantrell
Bill Shipp
Ray Priddy
Roy Stegemoller
Otto Seilheimer
Ray Duren
Norman Duren
Carl Hobertz
Mullin
Ed Schultz
San Angelo
Hamilton returns open with 783 students enrolled
The Hamilton school system reports 783 students enrolled on opening day, including 245 in high school, a slight decline from the previous academic year.
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Hamilton
Ballinger Schools Open With 1223 Students 313 In High School
Enrollment at Ballinger schools on opening day totals 1223 students, including 313 in high school. The figure is 28 students fewer than the previous year.
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Ballinger
Dan Massingill Heads to University of Texas
Dan Massingill will depart September 15 to attend the University of Texas as a senior. He plans to study and finish his degree while at UT.
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U of T
Dan Massingill
University of Texas
West Virginia Visitors Return From Vacation
Mr and Mrs Delbert Kirkland and children of Richwood WV visit home in county to see Mr and Mrs Frank Kirkland and relatives. Mr and Mrs Fritz Foster and Gene of Mineral Wells spent the weekend with Mrs Minnie La Roque.
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West Virginia
Delbert Kirkland
Richwood
W. Virginia
Frank Kirkland
Fritz Foster
Gene
Overstreet Announces Birth of Randy in De Leon
Mr and Mrs FE Overstreet of De Leon announce the birth of a son Randy at a German hospital on September 2. Randy weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces.
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FE. D. Overstreet
de Leon
Randy
Spruill Treated In Gorman Hospital
Comanche resident Lee Spruill received hospital treatment last week at Gorman Hospital.
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Spruill
Lee Spruull
Comanche
Gorman Hospital
Eastland School Enrollment Totals 688 on Opening Day
Eastland public school system reports 688 pupils enrolled on opening day with 1215 in high school. The figures indicate a split across levels and reflect the district’s initial enrollment status for the new term.
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Fastland
Eastland Pub? Schola
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Blackwood-Miméche
Comal
Weille Coleman
le Y Parc
Hasse
Blacka Hospital
Virginia Joy West
Chester W. N
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Lillian
Oakwood
Comanche County
Jay W. Godfrey
Celie Coker Godfrey
Ethel Minerva Godfrey
Vivian Lark Cotton
Mae Wright Cotton
Loyal Roe
Kathleen Roe
W. A. Jones
Delia Jones
James Walter Blue
Nelda Vae Daniel
W. T. Reynolds
Blanket
Garland Royce Lloyd
Wanda Elizabeth Johnson
Jesse Bigbee
Lloyd Hayne Biggs
Margaret Jane Bradley
Earl H. Light- Moot
First Methodist Church
James Edward Buckley
Caroline Jean Pittman
Desdemona
Clyde W. Pittman
C. L.pilcher
City of
C. L. Pilcher
J. A. Lane
Donald W. Shaffer
H. C. Little
Black “Co
Armstrong Addition
C. A. Grayson
Carnes Motor CO
Lampasas
Clifton
Erolls
Stephenville
J. C. Helm Jr
Mrs. F. S. Davis
Gulf Station
New
Gulfpride H.D
Gulf
New Gulf
Nox
Gulf Super-refining Re
Bruno Schrank
Overstreets
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Walgreen Service
Cathnay Beitlen
Lifebuoy
Tamon
Ampana
Physicians & Surgeons
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