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Bob Ripley was born in 1926 in Comanche, TX. He grew up on a farm Northwest of Comanche in the country. He went to Cotton Grove School. He graduated from high school in Sydney in 1944. Then after graduating, went into the U.S.A. Army in 1945. During training at Fort. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Germany surrendered He Spent 22 months in service, then after discharged, Worked six years at White's auto Stores. He later started working at Hathcock's Furniture. Special Events 1935- Courthouse was built. 1955- Black and white TV is invented. It begins appliance stores in Comanche. 1965- Moormans is built. 1967- Very large hailstorm destroys 90% of roofs in Comanche. 1970- Proctor Lake is made. Date Unknown- |