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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
1
The City League ends with Gustine defeating Newburg 3-2 for third place as Higginbotham’s and REA secure top spots. Playoff action opens Thursday with REA vs Gustine and Higginbotham’s vs Newburg, continuing Friday and a possible Monday deciding game.
District Court actions include divorces between R M Virdell and R D Virdell and a custody related matter with Joe A Long versus Roy Moore. State cases name Stella May Yarworth aiding prisoner and Glenn Eugene Phifer rape with trial August 22. Rodney Joe Kelley to report for jury service August 22. Oil and gas and mineral deeds, marriages, licenses, guardianship, discharges, and deaths are listed along with births and property transfers in Comanche County notices.
Hezzie Dean leads a petition calling for a county road bond election to issue 900000 dollars for rural road improvements in Comanche County. Dean reported 25 signatures and notes broad support. if 250 qualified voters sign, the commissioners court must call the election, County Judge O E Rippetoe said.
About 30 to 40 prospects report Monday morning August 15 for Comanche High School football’s first 1949 workouts under coaches Jimmy Marshall and Joe Andrews. Returning lettermen anchor the lineup as freshmen rise, with field and schedule details, and possible transfers from Proctor Beat ties and Reagan expected to strengthen the squad.
Perry Brothers of Comanche announce a midsummer clearance sale starting Friday morning August 12 and running through Saturday August 20. Local manager W B Austin says there are real specials and points readers to the half page ad in this issue.
Dr. C. C. Klingman pastor of the Honey Grove Christian Church, Mrs. Klingman, and Mrs. W. B. Cunningham visit relatives and renew friendships for about a month.
Comanche bankers, shops, and services will close Monday August 15 to mark V J Day, following a 1949 Chamber of Commerce plan. A list of local firms agreeing to shutter includes pharmacies, hardware, grocers, service stations, fabric and beauty shops, and several manufacturing and utility outfits.
Elizabeth Tate popular businesswoman and owner of Tate's Ready-To-Wear Store died at her home on North Elm Street Monday afternoon after a period of illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. J C Bloebaum and Dr C C Klingman officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born November 10 1914, educated at Comanche High School and Texas State College for Women, and taught in several towns before joining her mother in business.
The first rehearsal for the county Farm Bureau queen contest will be held Saturday August 13 at 9 20 am in the Comanche High School auditorium. Open to Farm Bureau members daughters or sisters ages 16 to 22. Prizes include gifts and the winner earns the crown and chance to compete districtly in September.
Comanche Public Schools will start the 1949-50 term on September 5 with 39 full time instructors the largest faculty in the system. A school nurse and a second home making teacher are among recent additions. Superintendent Chaffin expects enrollment over 950, possibly up to 1000, a rise of about 75 from last year. Two supervisors appointed by the County Board will spend about half their time in Comanche schools.
The First Baptist Church of Comanche invites all residents of Comanche and Comanche County to an open house on Sunday afternoon August 14 from 2 to 5 at its new Educational Building. The structure cost about 30000 dollars and will provide room for 750 in Sunday School, according to Rev Arthur Johnson and Rev Johnson.
The Cherokees beat the Delawares in the first round playoff while Kickapoos and Curry’s Red Raiders each have one win. The Kickapoos and Red Raiders split in the Thursday series finale. Playoffs begin Friday with Cherokees facing Thursday’s winner.
The eleventh annual Comanche Livestock Association meeting and barbecue begins with a farm and ranch tour starting at 8:30 am at the C. M. Caraway and Sons ranch in Comyn. Tours visit Hereford Shorthorn Angus herds and for the first time Holsteins Jerseys and Polled Durhams, ending at Lake Eanes Park for the barbecue and business meeting. Porter Franks of Comanche coordinates the tour. John D. Waring Jr. heads the program committee with plans for food and entertainment. A. H. Caraway of De Leon is the association president.
An oil test on the J H Janes place near Bibb was spudded in late Sunday with drilling to 1 400 feet on Thursday. A 3 000 foot test is planned though production may occur around 2 600 feet after pay dirt found at Ward 2 580 feet. The Dudley test near Democrat, 13 miles SW of Comanche, was drilling slowly at 3 500 feet late Wednesday.
Jake Graham and Gene Vineyard purchase the Sinclair Station two blocks east of the square on the Fort Worth Highway and operate as Graham and Vineyard Service Station. Graham brings years of station management from Comanche and Vineyard, a 1949 Comanche High School graduate, adds service experience. They will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering a free wash and grease job to customers who buy gasoline or oil but do not receive windshield service.
Vacationing at Galveston Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mark Cauley are spending the vacation in Galveston.
Harelik’s announces a special August clearance sale at their department store with summer goods priced well below wholesale. Manager Louis Harelik says new stock is arriving daily and space is needed for fresh items, with details in an ad in this issue.
Mrs Ruby Stokes and Mr Winnie Coleman operators of Comanche school lunchrooms attended a five day school lunch institute at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos from July 31 to August 6. Both Comanche ladies received diplomas.
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