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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1960

Page

5

Comanche Livestock Association Barbecue Highlights Park Upgrade

Members gathered near Indian Memorial Stadium for the Livestock Association barbecue in Stephenville. The event showcased a $7,500 park improvement funded by about $2,500 cash plus donations and labor. Speakers praised local farms, cattle ranching, and community service, with remarks from Dr. Vance Terrill and local officials.

Association Indian Memorial Stadium Vance Terrill Stephenville Comanche Comanche County Terrill Europe Texas

State Softball Tourney Opens At Brownwood

The Texas Amateur Softball Association title begins Thursday night August 11 at Daniel Baker Park Brownwood. Nineteen teams compete with a Sunday final. Brownwood Floral hosts the state USA event. ASA vice president Russ Brownwood directs. Top teams include Lake Jackson Coors Beer Odessa Brownwood Floral Hut to Holt's Wichita Falls. Thursday night games.

Daniel Baker Park Brownwood Brownwood Floral Russ ASA Lake Jackson Coor’s Beer of Odessa Hutto Holt's Sporting Goods Wichita Falls

Spring Show and Sheep Show Highlight at McDougal’s Barn

Slides displayed the new stock barn addition and photos of boys and girls with their stock during the Spring Show and the sheep show. The evening featured an auction at McDougal’s Barn. Jimmy Blanton of Sidney and his Hired Hands provided the music, drawing a crowd and pleasing attendees.

McDougal’s Jimmy Blanton Sidney

Brownwood hosts tenth year state ASA play in Brownwood

At Daniel Bak er Park the schedule features Floral against Dyess Air Force Base at 7 30, Shamrock Oilers vs Beaumont at 9 00, and Reynolds Metal of Corpus Christi vs Coors Beer of Odessa at 10 30. The top finishers will host the regional USA play September 2 3 4 in Brownwood.

Daniel Baker Park Brownwood Floral Dyess

Entertaining Out of Town Guests This Week

Out of town guests attended last weekend with backyard supper on Saturday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ned Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson. Sunday dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grigsby and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adams. Visitors included Elish Isaacs Shamock Henry Young and Dean from Artesia New Mexico, J Truett Beaty and Mark from Corpus Christi, C M Reith and Mary from Liano, and Bill Scoggins and Mike from Gatesville.

Ned Stewart Elmer Wilson Walter Grigsby Roy Adams Elish Isaacs Shamock Henry Young Dean Artesia N.M J. Truett Beaty Mark Corpus Christi C. M. Reith Mary Liano Bill Scoggins Mike Gatesville

Sidney High School Couple Wed in Soda Springs Ceremony

The bride and groom, Sidney High School students, married in a ceremony attended by immediate family and friends. The bride wore a white street length dress with nylon lace headdress and pink roses, while for a short trip she wore a blue pleated sheath. They plan to live in the Soda Springs community.

Sidney High School Soda Springs

Jefferson Sells Private Library to Government for 23950

The article notes that Thomas Jefferson transferred his personal library to the U.S. government for a sum of 23 950 dollars, marking a pivotal event in the nation’s access to his collection.

Thomas Jefferson

Mary Ellen McEwin to Wed Mr Zeiss in Comanche

Mary Ellen McEwin bride elect of T W Zeiss was honored at a First Baptist Church shower in Comanche with a pink and white theme. Guests included Beverly Barret and Judy Robertson. hostesses were multiple local women. The couple married at 7 PM Monday August 8 in the same church.

Lorene Payne Dwain Carroll C. A. Payne Rt. 32 Comanche I. F. Carroll Rt. 2 W. R. Carroll Brownwood Mary Ellen McEwin T. W. Zeiss First Baptist Church Beverly Barret Ginger Ene Judy Robertson Percy Parsons Mary Wilhelm David Woolsey J. L. York Jess Watson Roy Brannan Jr Miss McEwin Dean McEwin Zeiss W. W. Zeiss Hico First Baptist Church of

Dixon McGuire Move Back to Comanche from Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Dixon McGuire who had resided in Fort Worth for several months have relocated back to Comanche reflecting a return home and reintegration into their local community.

Comanche Dixon McGuire Fort Worth

Letter of thanks from Comanche resident after hospital stay

Reverend E N Strother expresses deep gratitude for ten days of attentive care at the local hospital. He notes punctual, kind service from July 5 through ambulatory discharge, and thanks all who sent cards and calls, apologizing for not replying individually. He ends by saying he will be at home to receive friends.

Comanche Texas Rev E. N. Strother

Hareliks Vacation in Ruidosa New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Louis Harelik are vacationing this week in Ruidosa New Mexico.

Ruidosa Louis Harelik New Mexico

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