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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1954
Page
1
Voters will choose in the Independent School district as two candidates seek the city council seats and three run for other positions. Election turnout is expected to be light as officials urge participation and voters to the polls on April 5. Local ads promote Frigidaire lines, Rexall sales, and various store specials through the week.
Comanche County Pension PpGroup invites the public to a Saturday meeting at the Sonneite Mead venue. County representative from the Pension Association will address members and discuss new aging support measures and the election of a candidate slate.
Comanche County pursues Red Cross fundraising with $608.75 raised so far and a 1954 membership card offered for contributions over $1. The drive extends past the March 31 deadline as several towns report incomplete totals. Other towns listed include Soda Springs $20, Comanche $530.04, Gustine $32.76, Sipe Springs $17.25, Hazeldell $8.74, Amity and Sidney with partial or no reports. De Leon will begin fundraising April 1.
Comanche youths show 91 candidates for Little League baseball this season as four clubs are ready Higginbotham s Hareliks First Baptist RA s Victory Baptist RA s and Durham Peanut Company sponsors Higginbotham s and Durham s managers yet to be announced A Pony League entry with Clay Building Material Company led by J B Ruth and a second Pony team sponsor and manager needed Cap Gleaton elected to lead the Little Pony leagues Louis Harelik serves as secretary treasurer.
C E Rippetoe formally announces his candidacy for county judge subject to Democratic Primaries. He previously served two terms as county judge and as County Commissioner of Precinct No 4 including De Leon. After 1950 he retired, ran a cafe in Comanche, and led the Comanche Chamber of Commerce before returning to business.
J L Jackson, a farmer and custodian, announces candidacy for Constable Precinct 1, subject to Democratic Primaries. He lives in Comanche and is well known across the county. a statement will follow in the Chief announcement column.
Comanche County census shows a potential drop of 38 students for 1954-55 under current enrollment. Transfers between districts may alter exact counts, as districts receive pupils from others within the county. A comparison of this year and last year’s census figures is provided.
About 200 people attended a Monday night showing of Cub Scout Pack 15’s The Wizard of Oz at Veterans Memorial Hall. Den groups performed Oz scenes with Dorothy played by Tommy Cogburn and Toto by Jimmy Walker, plus a large cast of named scouts and leaders across Den 1 through Den 6 and Emerald City scenes.
Oscar Cox about 65 son of the late Claude Cox Comanche died suddenly Thursday morning from a heart attack suffered while in a Dallas hospital. He had recently undergone minor surgery and was believed to be recovering when he was stricken. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Jimmy Norton left Wednesday to assume the position of treasurer and bookkeeper for the two Interstate Theatres, The Plaza and Pic theatres, in Vernon.
Wayde Frey Jr. played the Wizard of Oz as the Tin Woodsman in a school play. Mrs. Dudley and John crafted the egghead Oz prop. Master of Ceremonies Louis Harelik presided. Ted Durham announced Cubs awards including Stanley Rauhut, Johnny Lightfoot, Danny Cagle, Harold Perkins, Tom Brightman.
Ross Construction Company of Brownwood was the low bidder for the Comanche County Electric Cooperative building to be erected at North Houston and Walcott Avenue in Comanche. The bid of 53490 was accepted by the REA board and awaits federal approval. The build is to begin in about three weeks with 120 working days for completion.
Robert W. Franks an aide at Comanche Funeral Home has earned a full licensed undertaker license from the State Board of Morticians. He trained nine months at the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and completed his apprenticeship at the Comanche Funeral Home. He passed oral and written exams in Houston, having previously been licensed as a Funeral Director in 1953.
Airman 2/C Dean Rippetoe of Comanche has returned after 18 months overseas in the Casa Blanca area of North Africa. His wife Miss Jean Stailey is staying with her parents in Lubbock during his duty abroad.
Comanche voters face a mayoral contest between A. P Burks and Oswell Brightman with a scratch or check voting option. Four candidates run for three alderman seats: W. C. House Jack Flippo Louis Harelik and Ned Stewart. School trustee race features Lane and Beal McDaniel with ballot options explained. Absentee voting mentioned.
Voters face a crowded field across districts with multiple incumbents unopposed and several boards drawing large candidate slates. Contests appear in Comanche Beattie Gustine Comyn De Leon and Proctor districts as trustees seek two to four posts. absentee ballots end Friday with City Secretary E. L. Curb handling requests.
The Comanche Indians track team travels to Fort Worth for the Cowtown Relays hosted by Fort Worth City Schools at Farrington Field. About fifty teams compete in Class A and Double A divisions with 15 to 18 players led by Coach Jerry Hamrick. Entry list includes Hicks, Hays, Curry, Timmons, Lee, Brownlee, Elrod, Goforth, Kirkland, Shankle, Willis, Ross, Pettit and others in sprints, relays, hurdles, jumps and the mile.
Beattie Baptist Church hosts a week long revival from April 4 through April 11 with Rev. B. G. Thomas of Comanche leading. Evening services begin at 8 oclock and are open to all.
The Comanche High Senior Class stages Along Came Soon an April 15 and 16. Uncle Henry opposes marriage while Spring signals renewal and comedy. Cast includes Glen Ellis John Hall Tom Cunningham Jessica Reese Jane Bradley and others. Directed by Miss Nobia Dunm with Miss Brightman and Mrs Bymehet assisting.
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