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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1954

Page

3

Local Notices and Court Actions Highlight De Leon Ledger

The De Leon paper lists marriages including Mae Engleman and Otis A., Gary Stone, and Elizabeth sy. guilty pleas in driving while intoxicated cases for Sam H. Morgan Jr. and Hubert Gossett. property deeds transferring tracts to W B Sears and Ruth Palmer among others. and new motor vehicle registrations for residents of De Leon and Gustine.

Sam H. Morgan Jr Hubert Gossett Houston Robertson Don Bailey DeLos R. Harris Lily May W. B. Sears Samuel Bowers H. F. Williams Inez Irving A. Palmer Ruth Comanche Lee L. Griggs May R. A. Grimes Dale Johnson J. L. Burgess Gastine Z. M. Henson C. C. Eoff de Leon Charles Freeman Jesse N Ford Culbertson F. M. Lightfoot Floyd T. Taylor É. Kb Jackson J - O. Stone Raymond Hampton

Judge R S McCharen Breaks Leg in Fall

Former County Judge R S McCharen living in De Leon broke his right leg between the hip and knee last week after a fall. He was taken to De Leon Hospital for treatment and was reported making satisfactory progress.

McCharen de Leon

Comanche Fishermen Return From Rio Grande Trip

Walter Chapman with Russell Howell H L Beaty and H C Schuman of Demn report a good catch after returning from a Rio Grande fishing trip with notable success and multiple local participants.

Walter Chapman Comanche Russell Howell H. L. Beaty H. C. Schuman de Mn Rio Grande

Callahan Posse Promotes Comanche Rodeo in Square Event

The Callahan County Sheriff's Posse from Baird toured Comanche on Saturday advertising the Posse Rodeo to be held in Baird on April 29 30 and May 1. A large crowd gathered for music speeches and booster talks as the seventh annual booster trip to Comanche was noted. Square dancing after the rodeo is slated as a featured entertainment.

Callahan County Sheriff's Aase Baird Comanche Sheriff's Posse

Desdemona Cemetery Working Set for April 30

A cemetery working will be held at Desdemona on Friday April 30. All who can are asked to bring a basket lunch and plenty of tools. Announcement by Frank Genoway president.

Desdemona Frank Genoway

De Leon Seeks Junior High Coach For Next Season

Superintendent J C Helm Jr announces all teachers and principals renewed for next season in De Leon. C E Irby remains High School principal Worth Earele leads Junior High while Miss Berta Ross heads Elementary. Mrs Elizabeth Pace resigns eighth grade post. board seeks qualified man to assist coaching duties at Junior High.

J. C. Helm, Jr de Leon C. E. Irby Worth Earele Berta Ross Helm Elizabeth Pace

Waring Resigns From Draft Board Post in Comanche

John D. Waring of Comanche County resigns from the three member Selective Service Board effective May 1 to devote time to church duties. He has served three years and a replacement is expected to be appointed soon after a recommendation by American Legion officials and the County Judge.

John D. Waring Comanche County Selective Service Board Servng Comanche Brown Counties Mr. Waring Dicesan The Episcopal Church American Legion

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Horton

Mr and Mrs Horton express sincere thanks to the Comanche Fire Department and neighbors for their good work in keeping a Wednesday fire loss to a minimum. They were away from home when the fire started and credit the responders with confining damage to the kitchen and a small area.

Comanche Fire Department G. H. Horton

Coffee Consumption Highlights New York and New Orleans

A study shows New York and New Orleans lead the United States in coffee consumption per capita, indicating urban drinking habits and culture influence. The report compares regional coffee intake and availability across major cities.

New York New Orleans The U. S

Chas P Marshall Heads Olney Lions Club

Charles P Marshall longtime Olney Cubs coach is elected president of the Olney Lions for 1954 55. He previously belonged to the Comanche Lions and is the son of Troy and Mrs Marshall of 303 Elm Street Comanche.

Charles P. Marshall Olney Cubs Olney Lions Club Lions Club Comanche Lions Troy Marshall Elm Street Comanche

Mrs Carter Returns Home After Visit With Daughters

Mrs J V Carter Sr returns to her Comanche home after a three week visit with daughters Mrs B H Briscoe of Andrews and Mrs P B Clark of Levelland.

J. V. Carter Sr Comanche B. H. Briscoe Andrews Levelland

Ice Capades Draws Local Fans in Fort Worth

Co Manacheans including Mr and Mrs Beal McDaniel and children attended the Ice Capades of 1954 at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth. Nearby travelers Pat Cade and Walter Durham Jr returned from Washington DC and other eastern points by plane.

Beal McDaniel Will Rogers Colosium Fort Worth Washington Pat Cade Walter Durham, Jr Washington, D. C

Famous Tussy Cream Deodorant protects from morning to night

The notice advertises Famous Tussy Cream Deodorant promising instant odor control and moisture reduction. It claims to keep skin smooth and safe for normal skin and delicate fabrics, sold by Service Drug Store.

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