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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
1
Community leaders gather Friday at the Comanche Go Cooperative to elect new directors and celebrate featuring a popular act BiG PAIR. The event marks the coop's 18th year with readers reminded of upcoming sales and prices including sandals at four dollars and special offers on household items.
Plans are set for the Bip Top Show at Lake Eanes Park Comanche August 16 17 in conjunction with the 18th annual Comanche County Electric Co Operative Association meeting Three directors will be elected and officers reports given Entertainment includes Hoffman with magic bowls Fred Whitaker German juggler Chinese Devil Stick Billy Wimberley Writing Texans Johnnie Robinson Hawaiian music Appliance show featured by local merchants The cooperative serves about 5100 farms in seven counties with 1955 gross income 404846 and net income 55155 after adjustments Manager Park urges full attendance and notes the meeting belongs to those who receive electric service
Dallas Chief of Police Carl Hanson spoke to the local Lions Club at the High School, presenting on Juvenile Delinquency. The meeting featured a steak dinner for forty Lions and visitors, with Ted Durham leading the attendance committee and plans for a Chile charity fundraiser discussed for September.
Dr Ben F Hearne Sr pastor of Magnolia Avenue Christian Church Fort Worth will be guest minister at Central Christian Church Comanche Sunday morning worship on vacation from his Fort Worth ministry. Local officials invite friends to hear his message at 11 oclock.
The Chief announces a new shipment of typewriter and adding machine ribbons designed to fit any model. Availability includes standard sizes and bold options for improved legibility.
A revival meeting at Board Church Baptist Church will begin Friday with preaching by Rev. Jerry Gregory. Special prayer services are planned each evening at 7 30 with an open invitation to all to attend and worship.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Arnold Corby of Brownwood announce the birth of a son at Brownwood Memorial Hospital on July 10. He weighs eight pounds and is named Curtis Lynn. He is grandson of Curtis Corby of Comanche and Mrs Mattie Sue Corby of De Leon. The father is a Howard Payne College student and basketball player.
J H Vance of De Leon, agent for Humbie Refinery and civic figure, drowned after falling from his boat while fishing at Nabers Lake. His body was recovered about 8 36 Thursday morning by Brownweed Emergency Corps members after pleas for help were heard Wednesday night. The accident occurred during a family picnic when he went fishing alone.
Mr and Mrs Richard Woodall Route 2 Comanche are parents to a daughter Phyllis Lynn born August 13 at 10 55 am in Memorial Hospital Browwood Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J G Warren Comanche and Mrs F E Woodall Gorman
Pictured are Hardy Creamer and Jessie Creamer Tate, the final two survivors of the original Creamer family who settled in Comanche County in 1870. They are natives of Comanche County and of Irish descent, with ages 81 and 87 this year.
Abraham Lincoln patented a method to lift vessels over shoals. George Washington devised an improved plow, signaling early innovation in practical engineering.
A complete scale miniature circus will be shown at the REA annual meeting over Thursday and Friday. The 18 foot model, with five rings and a street parade, features a full side show, midway, large menagerie, wardrobe department, three large Big Tops, bleacher seating, and more. It was collected over 11 years by Pred Birdsong and Jimmy Roller in Brownwood, with admission not charged to view.
The Comanche Jaycees Little League All-Star Tournament starts Thursday at 6 30 pm with the Toppers meeting Hamilton. Comanche All Stars face Eastland, then Priddy clashes with Goldthwaite in the night games. Finals set for Saturday at 7 30 pm.
Comanche Indians schedule 1956 season opening with Stephenville. Conference games loom vs De Leon and Hamilton. district favorites with Hamilton expected as runner-up. Opening workouts set for August 27 with twice daily sessions through September 4. line up includes Graham Graham and Graham Tilton? игры.
A revival meeting will open at Gustine Tabernacle Baptist Church on Sunday August 19 and continue the following week. Preaching will be by Rev. Lafe Smallwood. Services are set for 10 30 in the morning and 8 p m in the evening each day.
The 1956 Yearbook of The American Peoples Encyclopedia notes more personnel and matériel were moved into the Arctic Regions in 1955 than in any prior year. Reasons include building new military installations and maintaining or resupplying existing ones.
The Gustine nine defeated Topvoers 3 to 2 with Ford delivering solid pitching for the losers. A third team, formed by Saints members, and a fourth squad also competed, rounding out the event amid a tight three-team field.
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