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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1959
Page
1
Local notices tout open house events and store specials across Humble area. Ads highlight medical clinic launch, new maple selections, living room fur, electric items, luggage, watches, and barbecues with weekend price hints and brand names like Bulova and Gil.
The Beattie area recounts a tale after a late Friday night cat shot near Sally Jay place. Cotton Welch killed the lynxcat with one shot as Slick Robertson, rumored unofficial mayor candidate, basks in ironic boast.
Comanche County families borrowed more than 288990 from the Farmers Home Administration in the year ending June 30. County supervisor Robert Toon reports 487610 of receipts to the U S Treasury with 24350 interest. Loans rose in size and operating loans averaged 2240 this year versus 1240 a decade ago.
Two Comanche Little League All-Stars join six teams including Goldthwaite Gatesville San Saba and Priddy in an invitation tournament at Goldthwaite with first round games Thursday night and finals set for Saturday night.
Miss Hattie Brightman and her mother Mrs O O Brightman were visiting Mrs C F Silvas in Austin when Hattie developed appendicitis. The brief report notes she was taken for medical care during the visit.
Janice Isham a CHS junior was chosen Miss Comanche at the De Leon Peach and Melon Festival. She is the daughter of J N Isham of 400 E Central and is active in National Honor Society Spanish Club and Future Homemakers of America. Her escort was brother Dale Isham. Polly Jo McCullough was last year’s duchess.
M T Son Fox 47 longtime Dublin city marshal resigns to become deputy sheriff of Comanche County and starts duties August 15. Fox, born in Alexander, previously deputy sheriff of Erath County at Stephenville for five years, and a 1959 Dublin High School graduate, will live at the County Jail apartment with his wife and son Harold.
The Chamber of Commerce with the Co manche Garden Club sponsors a city beautification program to plant non bearing mulberry trees on highway streets. Mrs Ralph Hull and landowners within city limits discuss permissions. Travis Rasberry says funding comes from the Chamber. Residents along highways can participate.
The individual entered a city hospital Friday of last week for surgery and expects to return home in the latter part of next week. The report notes a smooth procedure and cautious recovery ahead.
Comanche School Board hires two teachers as part of a 49 member faculty. Mr Norris will teach chemistry and driver education at Comanche High School. Mr and Mrs Gore join from Corpus Christi and Fort Worth respectively to teach and sponsor staff work. both families are house hunting and church members.
About 1,500 attendees filled Indian Memorial Stadium in Comanche for Comanche County Electric Cooperative's 21st annual meeting. New board directors C L Robertson Wins ton Palmer and Henry Fry. Miss Comanche County Electric 1959 is Peggy Jean Ellis with Kay Howard runner up and Linda Ann Nabors third.
Lavonne Hall runner up Miss Rural Electrification of Texas represented the Texas Electric Co ops in Austin on July 9 for Andy Rodgers Day activities. Acting Gov. Rogers signed a proclamation declaring July 9 16 Agriculture Appreciation Week and making Lavonne an Honorary Sweetheart of Texas.
The annual Old Settlers Reunion will be held at Lake Eanes Park Tabernacle on Friday August 14. Charlie Marshall invites all to attend with no county residency required. Registration begins 9:30 with program at 10:00, noon barbecue and potluck. Sheriff Belve Bean offers transportation. call 64 or 93 for details.
Gospel meeting at the Gustine Church of Christ runs Sunday August 9 through Sunday August 16. Evangelist Jay Channel of Stephenville delivers topics each day including I Am Thine O Lord and Offence of The Cross. Thomas Snead invites all to attend.
The Stag Creek Community Club captured top honors at the De Leon Peach and Melon Festival, earning recognition for its display and contributions at the event.
A singing meet will be held at Gartman View Church Friday night August 7 starting at 8 o clock. Floyd Fisher president of the Comanche County Quartet Singing Association invites everyone to attend.
Mr and Mrs Cleve Callaway are set to depart this weekend for a two week vacation in Minnesota. The trip details suggest a family leisure plan with travel likely by road or air within the state.
De Leon hosts its 45th annual Peach and Watermelon Festival underway this week with a street parade and nightly events at the Festival Grounds. Thursday features gospel singing and fireworks a merchandise drawing. Friday an old-time fiddlers contest. Saturday includes a free watermelon slice on Main Street and a melon auction at the Festival Grounds.
Ira and Bill Clemons local Ford Mercury dealers purchase the Comanche Implement Co a John Deere tractor and farm machinery firm in Comanche. Jim H Norton founder of the John Deere agency here plans lighter work after a back injury and relocates two blocks east of the courthouse.
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