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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1952
Page
1
Community cleanup drives and extended sale periods fill the week as City trucks continue rubbish pick-up. Local stores advertise spring clearance on dresses hats and shoes with bargains on lawnmowers oil filters and auto services. Community booster messages urge participation amid ongoing promotions.
Comanche manager Pat Cagle was named chairman of the National Peanut Council board at its Chicago convention. He urged increased advertising to boost peanut demand as government support programs face changes. Also elected were J. D. Sargent as vice president and Isadore Schwartz as director. local leaders note South Texas and Southwest production and lost federal security funding.
Forty two Holsteins and Jersey milk cows sold at the Durham dispersal sale Monday averaging $315. Rainy weather kept crowds down in what Col George Apple called a slow sale. Principal buyers came from the Fort Worth-Dallas area.
Rep Jack Cox of the Texas legislature will speak at the Freedom Forum twelfth seminar in Searcy Arkansas. He joins notable Americanism exponents after participating in the event last October as Dr George Benson Harding College president announces more than a dozen leaders from various sectors have accepted invitations for the Education for Freedom themed series. Paul Whitton pictured, elected superintendent of Cross Plains Public Schools, previously led Gustine schools and has held civic roles in Comanche including Lions Club Red Cross American Legion and Methodist activities.
Mr and Mrs Howell Cobb with daughter Virginia Kay attended the Ice Capades in Fort Worth Monday night. Cox is described as a crusader for freedom and has traveled 150000 miles speaking to thousands about Americanism before serving three terms in the Texas legislature. He is a candidate for Congress from the 17th District.
Comanche Garden Club Scrap Book won the highest award at the Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. convention in Waco with a score of 98, one point ahead of Dallas’ Marianna Scruggs Garden Club. The club also earned second place for the Yearbook with 98 percent.
The United Council of Church Women of Comanche will hold a World Fellowship Day program at First Methodist Church Comanche on Friday May 2 at 1 p m. The event opens with a covered dish luncheon followed by the program announced by Mrs. Joe Tupin.
T. L. Gillette and Miss Doylene Gillette visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Gillette during the weekend. T. L. is described as an operator in the notice.
The March 31 official report shows Comanche banks' combined deposits at 4,447,288.52, down from 4,554,321.13 on December 31, 1951 and 4,601,621.69 on April 9, 1951. Gustine’s First State Bank gains with 493,455 deposits, up from 456,577 and 465,437.06, while Comanche loans stand at 1,175,684 and Gustine loans at 204,937.41. Mrs. Ann Walton shows marked improvement after illness last week.
Earl Burnett of Comanche was elected president of the Comanche Softball League for 1952 at a Monday night meeting. Roy Turner became treasurer and George Willis secretary. Five teams represented at the meeting with Beattie Van Dyke James Motor Co Newburg and High School. First games set May 26 with double headers twice weekly and plans for an all star team and junior program ongoing. Clean-up Week in Comanche urged by City Council.
The Clean-Up Campaign has been extended one week due to wet weather. Mayor Brannan says many realized trash for City trucks this week, but earlier rain prevented proper cleanup. City trucks will operate next week to collect boxed and bagged rubbish and officials urge public cooperation.
Pupil groups from Hargrove Music Studio will present a recital Thursday May 1 at 7 30 pm in the Methodist Church. The program features solos ensembles and two pianos with many named students listed as performers.
Comanche swept two first places at the Regional Interscholastic League meet in Brownwood. Jerry Gregory won senior boys declamation and David Beene took junior boys declamation. Frances Ann Dean earned second in regional typing. Pat Baxter second in senior girls extemporaneous speaking. Ronald Matthews third in senior boys extemporaneous speaking. Gregory and Dean advance to the state meet in Austin. Junior winners stop at regional.
Mr and Mrs Dr B Baxter announce the birth of a son born Friday afternoon April 18 at the German hospital. He weighed 7 4 pounds and has been named Cyrus McDonald.
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