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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1954
Page
5
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during Charley C. McFerrin's long illness and death. Special thanks to Eula Mae Howerton for care, and to Dr Gray Porter Franks Rev Marian Gaines singers and friends who provided support food and flowers.
Comanche star Dalton Hicks, bound for the University of Houston, is listed as a probable starter at end for the North squad in the All-Star football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Hicks, 186 pounds, boosted by summer oil-field work, helped lead the Indians to three strong seasons and a 1953 state semi final appearance.
J N Isham, local Premier dealer, to manage the new 801 East Central Avenue Comanche station owned by W W Gardenhire of Cisco. The four pump facility with 175 foot concrete driveways replaces the Hampton Pottery site and aims to open sometime next week.
Youth from Comanche Brownwood Bangs Blanket May Mullin Zephyr Proctor Sidney Indian Creek and Buffalo attend a monthly rally at Gustine Methodist Church. About 100 to 200 youths aged 12 to 23 conduct inspiring services. refreshments served after.
New Sidney superintendent Ray Pruitt announces the opening date for the public schools on Monday Sept 6. The faculty includes John W Massengale from Aleman as seventh and eighth grade teacher and coach, Charles Stafford of Huntsville as vocational agriculture instructor, Elizabeth Cowan of San Marcos as home economics teacher, with several longtime staff returning for another year. Pruitt holds BA from Abilene Christian College and MA from Baylor, and has coaching and administrative experience.
Charley C. McFerrin born January 14 1868 in Jefferson County Alabama was the son of Archie and Rebeckey McFerrin He married Georgia Low ery in 1898 and she survives him Ten children were born to the union six preceded him in death He joined the Baptist Church early and remained a member until death Mrs Zenie Kerley Neta Hogan Nora Mae Davis Willie Moyle are among his survivors in Dallas Comanche and San Angelo Texas
Mrs J W Robertson a Shrum resident and mother of John M Robertson Comanche NFLA manager died Wednesday August 5 Funeral rites were held at Amity Baptist Church with Rev Higginbotham and Rev Gunkel presiding Interment followed at Amity Cemetery She was born August 18 1869 in Alabama and moved to Texas in 1885 Survived by husband two sons two daughters seven landchildren two great grandchildren a brother and several half brothers
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