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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
1
Plans are nearly complete for a community sunrise service at Indian Memorial Stadium Sunday morning at 6 45. Easter revival meetings continue across the city with First Baptist reporting 24 new baptismal members and eight transfers. First Methodist under Rev Stanley Williams draws large crowds.
L. R. Daniel 62 former Clay County Commissioner and Gustine civic leader died at home Thursday March 27 after a long illness. He served as precinct No. 2 commissioner 1942 to 1946 and was active in the First Methodist Church and local school board. He is survived by his wife Belle Davis a son Wilburn and a daughter Mrs. Garth Pettit and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church with multiple ministers assisting.
Mayor W B Nowlin is reelected over Leonard Ales by 363 to 323 as voters turnout rises. A hospital bond issue passes by nearly ten to one with 570 in favor and 59 against enabling construction of a new hospital and potential lease or sale of the facility.
Almost capacity crowds attend the First Methodist church revival each night. Rev. Stanley Williams of Waxahachie preaches and leads worship. Rev. Williams is noted as a strong minister in the Central Texas Conference with ministry in this section.
All three City Councilmen up for re-election won again. A total of 539 votes were cast with J. H. London 387, A. P. Burks 343, W. C. House 330, J. B. Ruth 241, W. H. Howard 169, and E. E. Straley 111.
The Comanche County Baptist Association asks churches to collect eggs for Buckner Orphans Home on Easter Sunday April 13 and deliver to County Produce for shipment. Leave full cases at Burks Transfer Storage promptly.
Meridian expert Mrs. Earl B. White will present a demonstrated lecture on flower arranging next Tuesday at 3 PM at the Episcopal Church Parish House.
The Comanche area celebrates 95th birthday of Uncle Jim Nabers on March 25 at daughter’s home with family friends and neighbors. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nabers of San Angelo and Oda Fellows. Guests share coffee and cake as he recalls a childhood speech and a long memory of past tales.
The Comanche West Ward PTA will sponsor a game tournament next Thursday night at the High School Gymnasium.
Comanche Public School Faculty were re elected by the School Board Tuesday night. No vacancies to fill this year despite decreased enrollment. The faculty mainly holds college degrees and many pursue master degrees. A State Department rule requires high school teachers to teach their college major or pursue advanced work.
John Carpenter of the Comanch Softball Association calls a county meeting at the Courthouse on Friday night April 18 to plan the coming season. He invites all communities and interested boys and men to attend and share suggestions for a league that welcomes all participants.
Comanche High School placed second in the Tarleton State Invitational held in Stephenville with 75 points. Weldon Turner led the locals with a 15.6 in high hurdles and a second in the half mile, while Kenneth McNutt and Billy Wilson also earned silvers. Beene Robertson Arthur Turner powered the mile relay to second, and the sprint relay took third. Other point scorers included Biggs McNutt Purcella Rutherford and Polston among fourteen teams entered.
Richard Scott Morgan aged 43 was killed when struck by a grocery delivery truck on U S Highway 80 just east of Odessa city limits. The driver, John C Cromer 28, said Morgan stepped from behind a parked truck, traveling about 35 mph. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. He left a wife and five Midland children, two brothers, and two sisters.
One of the most successful revivals in years at the First Baptist Church ends Sunday night. Over 30 new members joined during the revival and more are expected to be baptized. Visiting evangelist Rev. Ira Bentley from Cornell Baptist Church Fort Worth leads the event with Wallace Cobb directing songs. Pastor Rev. Arthur Johnson predicts a big finish.
Gustine High School presents the senior class play Meet My Wives on Thursday April 10 1952 at 8 p m The plot centers on Loretta fleeing a jealous scene and another woman Cuddles stepping in Uncle Zebediah’s delayed arrival stirs plans for Billy and Ann to marry Cast includes Billy Zanders Dwain Adcock Hank Evans Paul T Couch Tessie Heimberger Jo Nell Boucher Loretta Ware Willeen Page Alix Ware Milton Henson Cuddles La Rose Nell Miller Miss Prudence Whitney Peggy Allen Ann Whitney Billie Jane Bolton Olaf Swanson Joe Moore Mrs Thurston Thwacher Wanda Hobbs Uncle Zebediah Zanders Dwitht Woolsey.
Hillsboro attorney Crawford C. Martin announced his candidacy for re election to a second term. At 36 he won his first term four years ago and is noted for a strong record. He partners with his elder brother in Martin and Martin in Hillsboro. The district now covering Comoanche County marks a new alignment after redistricting.
The Comanche Interscholastic Learners won the district literary events meet held Friday and night in Dublin, earning ten first place blue ribbons. Winners include Jerry Gregory, Nina Steele, David Beene, Sue Hoff, Janice Gresham, Lagene Manchester, Shirley Godfrey, Dora Jones, Frances Dean, Peggy Godfrey, Pat Sullivan, Jimmy Parsons, Joan Rambo, Ann Blackwell, Betty Ann Dickey, and Jimmy Walker across Declamation, Spelling, Writing, Typing, and Volleyball events.
Comanche and Stephenville area teams prepare for the District 10-AA meet at John Tarleton College with Borchert’s Indians expected to contend. Entries include McNutt Biggs W Hicks MecNutt Beene and others across sprints relays jumps and throws as De Leon Hamilton Cisco and Eastland field strong squads. Jerry Beene and Kenneth McNutt are elected co captains of the Indians track squad.
About 45 to 50 grid hopefuls will report Monday afternoon for Comanche High School football drills. The group includes fourteen lettermen and two reserve lettermen returning to grid duties.
Texas district and county trustee elections occur next Saturday April 5 including Comanche County. Three seats on the Comanche school board are open at City Hall with candidates Doc McNutt John Jolink E W Cap Gleaton Floyd Prather and Curtis McKinzie seeking re election or election.
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