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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Ira Clemons and Mr and Mrs Delmar McDaniel are spending this week on vacation in Colorado with their families and relatives in the area.
The Texas Highway Commission begins a two year Farm to Market Road Program funded by Senate Bill 287. In Comanche County two new FM roads are planned from FM 587 to Beattie and from the Mills County line north to an intersection, about 13.1 miles total, at an estimated cost of 216000. Work will start after planning and right of way, under Resident Engineer P R Huntington. Local soldiers from Comanche County in Germany share notes and Jubilee and Rev Graham experiences.
The Rev E H Lightfoot will preach at both Sunday services on The Will of God with special music. Miss Marguerite Ross is on vacation and Mrs J F Hallmark will play. The Board of Stewards meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Church Parlor with full attendance expected.
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, recovering from a July heart attack, plans two to three weeks of rest at his Washington home before returning to Texas. Mrs. Johnson says thousands of cards and letters from diverse Texans, plus messages from national leaders, have strengthened him on the road to recovery.
The Annual Tate Reunion gathered at Lake Janes on Sunday July 24, continuing a 20 year-old family gathering started by the late Merlin Stanton. A basket lunch and visit followed by a brief business session led to a vote to continue the reunion with Karl F. Tate named secretary. Out-of-town attendees included Roy Tate Three Rivers and Bob Tate Tohoka among others. two remaining children of the late Robert Tate were absent due to illness.
The 21st Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Stephenville Production Credit Association will be held at the City Recreation Hall in Stephenville on Wednesday August 10. Melvin T Munn Director of Public Relations for Blue Cross will speak. the program also includes a business report election of two directors and entertainment by local groups. About 1090 people from multiple Texas counties are expected.
The Veterans Administration announced new rules for GI home loans requiring a minimum two percent down payment and a 25 year maximum repayment period. FHA insured loans face similar moderation of credit standards, while pre existing no down payment loans and 30 year terms are being phased out.
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