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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1956
Page
1
Fragments describe a mix of SHESROD store sales, hat promotions at HIGGINBOTHAM S, and theater plans. ad copy for RED FOOD STORE, DURHAM S, Rexall, and other shops highlights spring specials, egg news, and beauty openings with local names and places.
Fragmentary text mentions Jackson and Howell Cobb with county and locale notes. Potential legal or court context at Dallas and Glade RL Lane with Mrs. reference. Exact details and actions are unreadable.
Ann Blackwell named valedictorian with 97.2 average for CHS senior class of 1956. Jeanette Read posts 96.25, Corky Straley 94.4 as high ranking boy, with other honor students including Patsy Atwood 95.9 and La Rue Swindle 95.6. Students active in arts and extra curriculars.
Comanche Bank and the Gustine Bank report higher deposits on April 10, 1956, versus April 11, 1955. Combined deposits reach 4,579,037.65 with assets near 5.1 million. Gustine deposits total 506,867.04, loans 277,280.09, while Rockefeller noted as America’s first billionaire.
County Judge Alton Kirkland resigns from a second year of a four year term effective June 1 to enter business. The Commissioners Court will appoint a interim judge until year's end 1956 when a newly elected judge will qualify. The county attorney notes a bill requiring law licensing for judges failed last session.
The Chief announces a special conservation issue releasing May 3 ahead of Soil Stewardship Week May 6 12. It highlights moral duty of wise soil use and invites local contributors to submit articles by April 30 for the expanded participation of farmers ranchers and business people.
On April 19 total deposits at Hamilton National Bank reached 2,676,653.26 with loans and discounts at 957,227.20. Perry National Bank of Hamilton posted deposits of 2,159,269.09 and loans and discounts of 585,509.55.
Abilene geologist Dan Kralis 37 seeks the Democratic nomination for Texas 17th District in 1940s style campaign announces his candidacy in Abilene and Eastland. He outlines a platform with anti tax aims, oil production reforms, farm support, and strong constitutional defense while emphasizing local self government and opposition to foreign policy concessions.
Humble Oil and Refining re entered the Autry No 1 wildcat in Comanche County two miles northeast of Macksville. Drilling down to 4190 feet showed a favorable start as the test targets the Cambrian Sand at about 7000 feet. The well is under Oxford Drilling Company contract with a rotary rig, drawing strong local interest.
R E Seay appointed to fill vacancy as county judge from June 1 through the November election. The appointment follows the resignation of County Judge Alton Kirkland who becomes production manager at the Atwood Hatchery. Kirkland’s resignation was accepted with appreciation for his service. Seay previously served two terms and did not seek re election.
Mrs Gordon Barrett underwent surgery at the local hospital and is progressing well. She is expected to remain in the hospital for about a week to ten days.
Mrs Lela Stovall has returned home after spending a week visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A L Massingill in Arlington.
Ladies of the First Free Will Baptist Church sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday May 5 on the east side of the square in the McDonald Building. Those donating articles are asked to contact Mrs Burks or Mrs Lane at 579 W.
The Comanche High School senior play Grandad Steps Out, directed by Miss Nobia Dunn, now opens Thursday night and runs into Friday. Cast member Miss Jeannine Gleaton has recovered and will play Mrs Laura Morton, after illness postponed April 10 and 12 performances.
A large crowd at Proctor Baptist Church bids farewell to Charles Bertram Guyger known as Uncle Charlie. He was struck by a gravel truck in front of his home late Friday and died at Dublin hospital. Born May 28 1878 near Proctor he lived there except 12 years in Bangs. He married Harriet Reid in 1907 and is survived by wife son Maurice two sisters and other relatives. He served as deacon and Sunday School superintendent at Proctor and Bangs and belonged to Masons Oddfellows.
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