Big 1953 State Fair line up charms Dallas crowds
The 1953 State Fair of Texas runs Oct 10 25 with Ethel Merman George Murphy shows nightly and matinees. Ice Cycles Thrillcade and Ant Swenson Thrillcade perform 24 and 21 times respectively with matinees. Fireworks on Oct 13 14 16 18 20. Gala stadium acts Gordon MacRae Apache Bells and other free shows fill the schedule alongside the Midway rides and free exhibits. Virginia Ann Sullivan and Philip Coody visit from San Diego with J M Stark.
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Texas
Broadway
Ethel Merman
Hollywood
George Murphy
Russell Nype
Miss Merman
Wiere Brothers
Bigadoon
Ant Swenson
Cotton Bowl
Dallas
East Texas
Gordon MacRae
Rays
Alcides
Great Christi
America
State Fair of
Virginia Ann Sullivan
Philip Coody
San Diego
Calif
J. M. Stark
Sanger and
Denison
Reed Family Reunion Draws 81 Kin At Lake Eanes Park
Relatives of Uncle Bob and Mary Reed gathered August 16 at Lake Eanes Park. Eighty one relatives and seven visitors attended as families from Hasse Dublin Shamrock De Leon Odessa Dallas Fort Worth and other towns shared stories photos and a noon basket lunch. The reunion plan for next year places the event on the third Sunday in August with hopes for more attendees.
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Bob
Mary Reed
Lake Eanes Park
L. A. Reed
Lillie Reed
H. C. Reed
R. W. Reed
Victor Gaines
Dean Gaines
Shorty McDonald
Hasse
R. H. Reed
Holland
Dale Warren
de Leon
Fleet Gill
C. O. Reed
Logan
Gary Gill
Levelland
Hubert Gill
Lovington
N. M
J. Z. Stark
D. Y
Addie Reed
C. M. Anders
Rt. 2
Dublin
Alex Reed
Shamrock
J. C. Smith
Jackie Reed
Midland
Vernon Gaines
Odessa
J. C. Stratton
San Antonio
Aubrey Davis
Ross Davis
George C. Hanes
Dallas
Marvin Franks
Fort Worth
Carl Reed
Littlefield
Lee McGuire
Olden
Denver Reed
Bill Bagley
J. B. Moore
John Harris
D. D. Kinsey
Comanche
Alta Dixon
Winters
Bell Lane
Proctor
W. G. Henderson
Earl Daniels
Sarah Clark
Bill Sears
Enrollments Rise at Howard Payne College
Enrollment in Howard Payne College Brownwood reached 600 in the first week with late registration expected to push above 670, while the freshman class totaled 235 up from 125 a year ago. Attorney D P Parker of Sherman visited Comanche.
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Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Buckler On 88th Birthday
Friends of Mrs Josie Buckler of Proctor hosted a surprise party on Saturday evening August 15 to honor her 88th birthday. Guests enjoyed jovial conversation, received gifts, and shared cake and punch in a lively social event with a long list of attendees.
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Mrs. Buckler
Josie Buckler
Proctor
Hercell Ewing
Jess Dixon
Burl Dutton
Delas Harris
Grover Reid
Jess Arms
Allene Rogers
Rambo
Sallie Jenkins
Sallie Perkins
Burdelle Purvis
Mills Purvis
Chester Peace
Ida Harris
Floyd Luker
Corrine Brightman
Roy Davis
Billie E Stephens Serves in Judge Advocate Section in Korea
Army 1st Lt Billie L Stephens serves in the Judge Advocate Section of the Korean Communications Zone to support UN forces in Korea. He entered the Army in 1944 and arrived in Korea last July. his family lives in Phoenix and Coolidge, Arizona, while he holds a bachelor of arts in education from Arizona State College.
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Army
Billie L. Stephens
Dorothy
E. Vernon
Phoenix
Akz
Kcomz
Korea
Stephens
R. H. Stephens
Route 1
Box 108
Coolidge, Ariz
Arizona State College
Tempe and Comanche Families Highlight Local Notes
Tempe scene notes St Stephens grandson of Mr and Mrs W L Stephens Rt 3 Comanche and Mr and Mrs R L Turnbow Gustine. Coke Stevenson noted for longest Texas governor tenure. Abilene visitors Mrs C P St Clair longtime Comanche resident visited Estelle Reese and Inca Palmer, accompanied by sister Mrs Lee Signor of Abilene.
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Abilene
C. P. St Clair
Comanche
Estelle Reese
Inca Palmer
Lee Signor
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Western Auto Associate
Scooters
Santa Fe
California
Arminsi Aee
Armour
Dixie
County Produce
Dive Itv
Eta Meas
TNT
J. H. Tupin
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Comanche, Texas
Atlas Tires
F. Hall
Robertson
Humble Station
Gustine— van Galloway
Democrat
Aldridge & Johnson
Frick’s
Ned Stewart
L. L. Hayes
Joe’s
Downing
Roy McNutt
Reed Family Reunion
D. P. Parker of
Sherman
Hamilton
Indians
Bally
Bally Robertson
Jimmie Plumlee
Jack Coulter
Bill McCay
S&h
Billie E. Stephens
Judge Advocate Section
Coke Stevenson
Fulo
Butane Gas Company
Butane Gas Co
206
Austin
General Electric
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