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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1955
Page
3
The Brook family welcomed a baby girl weighing five pounds born March 21 at Comanche Hospital. Mother Lillian Imogene Brook is listed in the received notice.
Mrs Mattie Estill 82 of Granbury died Feb 26 at Davis Rest Home Proctor from a hip fracture after a fall. Burial Feb 26 in Granbury. Born Nov 17 1872 in Texas, daughter of William M Dennis. District Court Amon A Boyd vs E B Boyd Jr suit to try title judgment by default for plaintiff.
Multiple entries record criminal cases, civil debts, and wills in Texas courts from Comanche and De Leon areas. Defendants include Thomas H. Jackson Sr. and Jr. in a debt matter, Cecil Pemberton with a guilty plea for swindling, and Euel Fulton Alexander with a guilty plea and penalties. Marriage licenses issued for Walter Schlee and Lavoy Ann Steinman, plus George Hamilton and Nora Knox. Probate notes appoint B C Boen administrator for Cornelia Chambers. Public notices detail driving while intoxicated charges, land transactions, and military service discharges. New motor vehicles registered list several residents and 1955 car models.
Firman Harrison Smith of Brownwood named District Chairman for a nine county Texas Savings Bonds drive. He urges increased bond purchases to meet district and state goals, noting a 3 percent interest rate and a district quota of 2,407,000 with the state at 201 million.
Comanche High School Future Homemakers hosted a Daddy Date Night in the gym on March 22. Nancy Pinson opened the event. Reverend John Salberg and others judged stick horse contests and rodeo events. Awards went to Bear McDaniel for ugliest horse and Louana Cox for prettiest. Carolyn Meyers and Gus Meyers were crowned Cowgirl Sweetheart and Beau.
March 22 program at Soda Springs Community Club drew about 500 attendees. Mrs. Jack Martin organized acts from Hazeldell Amity Stag Creek Soda Springs and Wilson. Film for Texas in Review Television failed, leaving a memorable night for attendees. Farmers urged to stagger Sudan grass planting to extend summer grazing and rest permanent pastures. Home lawns should get spring fertilizer supplying 2 pounds nitrogen per 1000 sq ft and deep watering only when needed.
St Matthew's outlines Holy Week events from Palm Sunday April 3 1955 with services at 9 30 a m Holy Communion and sermons through Easter Day at 10 a m Holy Communion and sermon. The church invites all to attend and will keep the church open daily for prayer and meditation.
Regular church attendance marked the Sunday schedule with a luncheon hosted for the Ches ter Allens and Nance and White families. Local couples from Comanche and Fort Worth visited friends, and plans for an Easter program were announced by the Junior and Beginners Sunday school classes.
A short biographical item profiles Roy George Palmer, noting his role as a man of Gor and a reference to a 1855 Ford two door vehicle. The blurb emphasizes his public presence and ties to local historical details.
Harmony Goodwill Club announces a chicken barbecue supper with dessert and drink for 50c at the Club House this Saturday April 2. A quilt by Higginbotham is on display in the window with a raffle box for entrants and a Country Store will accompany the evening activities.
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