19 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1957
Page
1
The issue advertises Easter specials across stores such as Comanche and Hampton's with Easter lilies, hams, and gifts. It highlights food buys for the weekend, decor and kitchen items, storewide sales at Davis DeLuxe and Stern Auto, plus a 4000 CFM trailer noted for a bike.
A fragment notes racing speeds and an emphasis on top performance. It mentions printers and ordinary tempo, but readable facts are sparse. The item reads like a clipped report on speed or timing at a event with unspecified location and participants.
The Comanche County Board names Elzo Brinson as Veterans School coordinator effective May 1. Parsons resigns as coordinator and instructor to join MoorMan’s Manufacturing. Truman Bratton is hired to teach agriculture while Parsons’ duties end.
Royce Alvin Wysong eight and a half months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eral Wysong of 1403 N. Austin Comanche died in his mother's arms Monday April 15 shortly after being picked up coughing and choking Doctors blamed a food particle from a recent cold Funeral services were held Tuesday at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Marion Gaines Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery Pallbearers were Walter Chapman and Terrell Fair He is survived by his parents three brothers Darrell Ray Duane Earl and Marvin Lee Wysong and grandparents Mr and Mrs A W Wysong of Stephenville and Mr and Mrs J L Burgess of ae ee county born July 27 Ye ee in Comanche County.
The Comanche High School Symphonic Band presents its annual concert on Friday May 10 featuring all three school bands. The Beginners Band and Junior High ensemble open, followed by the High School Symphonic Band with a mix of modern and classical numbers. T.R. Atwood directs the groups and invites the public to attend.
Mr and Mrs W F Batton of Comanche were honored on their 63rd anniversary with an open house hosted by their children L H Batton of Stanton and A P McShane of Dallas. Grandchildren served refreshments. yellow and white decor highlighted the cake and table. The couple wed March 29 1893 by Rev Skinner and now reside at 302 E Grand after previously farming east of Comanche.
Postmaster Robert L. Eaton announces that all normal services restart with full operations to the public except window service. Window hours remain eight and one half hours daily pending further Postal Department instructions. The local post office now opens window service Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 and Saturdays until noon.
Mrs Nelda Roberson of Gen etry Mill and formerly with Dallas Power and Light has accepted a position with the local production credit association.
Comanche Garden Club plans a Tuesday night event at the Comanche High School auditorium titled a Womanless Wedding. The cast, led by Jayne Harper and Nobie Dunn, features local businesspeople in roles from bride to minister with proceeds benefiting the civic improvement fund. A full cast list and rehearsal details follow. Also noted is O Brightman’s upcoming 89th birthday celebration at 201 West Walcott with family attendance expected.
Southwestern Peanut Growers Association and Southwestern Peanut Shellers Association urge Congress to raise No 1 peanut grade standards for the Southwest to match Southeast pricing. Ross Wilson says current lower Southeast grades distort edible markets, harming Southwestern producers while protecting consumers with quality assurances.
Lou Ellen Durham CHS class of 1957 valedictorian with a 96.2 average and Jamie Oden salutatorian at 95.5. Tom Palmer and Sue McGlothlin follow as third and fourth in scholastic standings. Lou Ellen serves on the National Honor Society Advisory Council and Student Council secretary among many activities. Jamie Oden is noted as salutatorian and leader, and their families are cited.
Chester Hayes of Pettit community has accepted a position with Duttons Texaco station marking another local staffing change for the town service outlet.
Creath Davis son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Davis of Comanche a Comanche High School junior won first place in extemporaneous speech at the Regional Literary Meet in Brownwood last Saturday speaking on the National Budget. He advances to the State meet in Austin May 2 and 3 and is noted as a campus leader and athlete with roles in student government.
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