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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1953
Page
1
Local businesses push Easter sales with ads for ready to wear, flowers, bakery treats, and special food bargains. Florists promote Easter arrangements while churches advertise Sunrise Services at Indian Memorial Stadium. New ventures open offering used cars and parts as residents plan holiday spending.
Comanche Boy Scouts will sponsor a Scotch Safety-Strips bumper campaign on Saturday to raise funds for sending local scouts to the National Encampment on the Pacific Coast this summer. Scoutmaster Herbert Goodson says a roped off area on the square will host the bumper tape project.
Burton-Goodson Insurance Agency has relocated to attractive new offices on the South Side of the Square, formerly the Southwest Natural Gas Company site. Partners Herbert Goodson and J. H. Tiny Burton run the firm with Goodson as manager, Burton at the Burton Warehouse. The agency, formed in 1950 from the J. B. Albcorn Agency, offers fire and casualty coverage from Gulf, Hartford, Aetna, Hanover, U S F G and Pan American, plus real estate and farm, residential and auto loans.
Six new directors to the Comanche Chamber of Commerce have been elected for two year terms on balloting by membership just concluded. New directors on the twelve man board are Harrold Flemins Jim Fanning Howell Cobb Bear McDaniel Ed Garrett James Wilkerson. Hold-overs are James Hoffpaul Virgil Norris Boyd Anthony J. S. Brewer L. C. Durham and Herbert Goodson. Outgoing directors are E. Paul Jeanes Danforth Wilkerson Dr H. H. Galbraith Louis Harelik J. H. Bumpas and J. W. Lee. Officers are J. Vasco Lee president and Herbert Goodson vice-president with O. E. Rippetoe as secretary-manager.
The local Church of Christ announces a spring meeting starting Friday evening April 3 at 7 45. Cecil B Douthitt, minister of the Southside church of Brownwood, will preach. M F Manchester, local minister, says Brother Douthitt is a fine speaker and Bible scholar. A warm welcome to the public to attend each service at 7 45 p m.
The Grammar School PTA schedules a Spring rummage and bake sale at the McDonald Building on the east side of Bouare, starting 9:00 a m Saturday April 4 and continuing Monday April 6. Easter cakes pies cookies and candies will be available along with spring clothing for all ages. Doors stay open until 5 30 p m each day.
The Ninth 4-H County Wide Dress Revue at Veterans Memorial Hall Comanche on March 21 drew seventy six participants. Winners were listed across five classes led by Rita Richman De Leon as county representative. Judges from Brown Eastland and local 4H leaders evaluated construction and garments. First place earn dress lengths while top finishers gain ribbons and subs to the National 4H News.
A two day outdoor training program for all Girl Scout leaders and adults planning outings will run Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8, at 86th Division State Park on Lake Brownwood. Instructors are Nelle Lyle and Pat Nesmith. For info call Mrs. C. B. Baxter or Mrs. Walter Durham Jr.
The First Baptist Church opens a revival starting Sunday March 29 led by Pastor Henry M. Chambers with Wallace Cobb directing youth and singing. Services run daily at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. except Saturdays. Easter Sunday features 9 45 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. sermon on Turn Back To Jesus with evening Training Union at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30. An open invitation welcomes all to attend.
Five teams prepare for Comanche City Softball Loop 1953 with a sixth possible. Beattie Topper Peanut and Fertilizer Van Dyke. Dairy King Midway. Joe's Service Station High School with Arthur Chevrolet sponsor. Newburg Shider's Gulf Products. James Motor Company may sponsor. Organizational meeting in about two weeks. Season to start late May with doubleheaders twice weekly. An All-Star team is planned again.
J. S. Bo Brewer was named president of the Comanche Little League with Burnell Norwood as secretary treasurer. Three teams exist with potential for a fourth if leadership and sponsor support are secured. Teams include First Baptist Church Higginbotham's and Victory Baptist Church and play at the Comanche Softball field.
Harry M. Cauley, after 18 years as a postal clerk, is appointed mail carrier on Rural Route 1 effective April 13. A 1933 Comanche High School graduate and World War II veteran, he is married to Lollie Coleman and has one son. He succeeds Porter on Route 1, who transfers to Route 44 to replace T. A. Barnes upon retirement.
Fred H. Husbands West Texas Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Comanche Chamber of Commerce banquet held at Comanche High School gym on Thursday night April 19. The event is a ladies night affair with tickets at 1 dollar open to all interested in Comanche. Balloting for six new directors is underway with results due at next week’s meeting. Vasco Lee retires as chamber president. the twelve member board includes twelve directors.
Comanche High School presents the senior class play Calling All Carrs with two shows at the High School Auditorium on Thursday and Friday nights April 16 and 17. Directed by Miss Nobia Dunn the comedy features Caleb Carr his relatives and Penny Nichols as the plot unfolds around a disputed will and a burial at sea amid family intrigue with admission 25 and 50 cents.
The Ministerial Association of Comanche plans an Easter Sunrise Service at 6 30 a m Sunday at Comanche Football Stadium with Rev James K LeSueur of Central Christian Church as speaker on An Overwhelming Victory If weather requires the event moves to the High School Auditorium at the same time Music led by Rev Wallace Cobb with listed ushers and scouts aiding attendance expected to be large
Alton Kirkland and Silas Phillips run Wagon Wheel Aviaries and Chinchilla Ranch two miles east of Comanche near US 67. The operation features 500 birds of seven varieties and 22 grown chinchillas with babies, priced up to 75 per pair for birds and 1250 to 2000 per pair for chinchillas. They invite the public to visit their green and white buildings and view the collection.
Rev Leonard announces the old fashioned tent meeting and divine healing campaign remains on as interest rises. About 50 hands were raised in response to a cue for those healed since the meetings began. Mr and Mrs Buddie Dre, longtime Odessa residents, have returned to their Star Route Sidney farm.
The Comanche city election features one contested race Tuesday for two council seats with candidates John Hall James Hoffpaui and Harrold Memins. Mayor Roy Brannan seeks reelection unopposed as does city secretary E L Curb. The City Marshal post will be abolished and a Chief of Police appointed by the Council. No filings for city recorder or city attorney. Norton and Flippo terms expire with neither seeking reelection.
Four candidates Riley Hilliard J S Brewer Otis A Matthews and Tom Beene vie for two school trustee spots in Comanche Independent School District. Election Saturday at City Hall fills terms of Hilliard and Carl Hall as their terms expire.
Mr and Mrs C L Huett and son John depart Fort Worth for New York on April 2 to sail for Italy aboard the Sunliner SS Independence. Major C T Luker and wife and two sons will map their European tour while the Huetts hope to visit the Holy Lands if time allows. The voyage lasts several weeks possibly up to three months with Genoa Italy arrival April 10. The 29 500 ton ship carries 575 staff and travels up to 25 knots. George M Hamilton and wife visited the Anthonys for the weekend.
Comanche High School FHA Club held a Mother Daughter Banquet on Friday March 20 at seven. Mothers received lilac corsages and silver thimbles. girls earned junior and chapter degree scrolls and keys. Juanell Couch received a red rose corsage. Jessica Reese was honored for honorary membership. music featured a piano trio and speeches highlighted ideal mother and girl roles.
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