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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
1
A garbled OCR snippet lists store ads for Allen Beadel Super Market and JRB Market with dry goods and discounts on dresses and household items. It also mentions an August 28 election deadline, a beauty shop move, and an upcoming county electric fair with an REA manager predicting a large crowd.
Comanche high school prepares for football trials with 45 to 50 players reporting August 23 under coaches Galiga Moore and Hamrick. Returning lettermen include Price Carpenter Lee and others, with 28 on the A squad. New uniforms Confederate Grey and updated facilities mark the prep as season opens September 17 against Memorial Wells.
The Gustine Church of Christ announces a gospel meeting from Sunday August 22 through Sunday August 29. Services are at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the air conditioned church. Chester Hill of Culmort Fort Worth will be the evangelist and Pvt Leon McCurty will direct the singing.
Gustine Texas resident Gustine White, age 81, died August 5, 1954 at the home of Mrs. Vada Seago Cle-Tews. Survived by four grandchildren including Philip Graham of Austin and Seago of Germany, White of Dallas, and Bouswan of Abilene. six great grandchildren.
The board announces advance ticket sales on a first come, first served basis to grant all fans equal seating opportunities. It mentions a package plan for season ticket buyers offering the best seats in the stands, with continued details on the back page.
Comanche High School schedules reveal senior registration on August 31, juniors on September 1, sophomores on September 2, and freshmen on September 3. Regular class work begins September 7 with morning registration for last names A through L and afternoon for others. A new half credit Bible speaking course is offered to seniors, pending demand, and a speech course may prove worthwhile.
Large crowds gather for morning and evening services at the First Baptist Church revival meeting led by evangelist J. W. Caldwell of Dallas with singing directed by Robert McConnell.
Rufus Johnson 73 a Comanche County farmer and longtime Gustine resident was found shot to death at his Gustine home Saturday morning His wife heard a shotgun blast and found the body a double barrel shotgun lay nearby Surviving relatives include a wife two sons Wayne of Sipe Springs Ray of Dallas two daughters Ruth Kelly Gustine and Weldon McGinnis of Dallas three brothers O D Johnson of Comanche Woodie and Nig Johnson of Gustine three sisters Mrs O W Couch Mrs R E Uling of Gustine and Mrs John Couch of Seymour and four grandchildren Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Gustine with Rev S J Isham L L Wilson and Rev Dobbs officiating Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery Gustine Pallbearers were Hayes Franks Bob Muir A N Boyd M Autry Edwin Graham and Ray Swann
Stella Couch Callaway, widow of congressman Oscar Callaway and former chief editor of The Comanche Chief, died at her Comanche home August 12 after years of illness. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. she was born 1877 in Ellis County Texas and taught in Comanche schools before marrying.
The marriage of Kay Loy Jones to Dale Cagle was announced by their families. The ceremony took place July 13 at First Baptist Church in Lovington New Mexico with Rev. Watts officiating. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Edwards of Odessa. A wedding trip followed to Denver Colony.
The Comanche County Cooperative invites all members and non profits to its two day event August 26 27 featuring free entertainment including a two hour Visitor Night show and a top class stage program. Exhibits open 6 30 p m with the business session starting 100 a m Friday and director elections for three year terms. District nominees for two board seats announced at Yephyr and Comanche meetings. The cooperative serves six counties with over 5000 members and offers prizes totaling about 300 for attendees.
E O Carroll preaches at Foursquare Church with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 8 00 The message emphasizes Jesus Christ the same yesterday today and forever citing Hebrews 13 8.
The Farmers Home Administration office in the Maconic Building Comanche approves 113 hay applications totaling 2135 tons and 144 grain applications totaling 1729980 pounds. The County FHA Committee certifies eligibility and sixty day supply needs for farmers and stockmen.
The Comanche County Pension Club plans a 2:00 p.m. meeting in the County Courtroom in Comanche on August 21 with State Representative W. R. Chambers and H. Moore, C. Waters, and W. S. Moreland of De Leon as speakers. A revival begins August 20 at South Copperas Baptist Church in Stag Creek, with 10:30 a.m. services and 8:00 p.m. evenings. Pastor W. E. Lehr will preach.
About 200 members and guests met at Lake Fanes on Friday August 13 for the 15th Annual Womanche County Livestock membership meeting and barbecue. Ira Clemons was elected to the presidency and other officers including C M Caraway Jr first vice president Sutton Dudley second vice president J H Bumpas secretary treasurer and Joe Waring Buildings and Ground Committee chair were installed. Directors for three years named W C Chilton Belve Bean Karl F Barry L E Forrest and Riley Hilliard. Retiring officers were listed. A memorial for John D Waring Jr and James R Eanes was approved. A watch was presented to County Agent Wayde K Frey and President W C Chilton praised contributions as the board eyes an active year.
Revival services begin August 29 at 8 p m in Sweetwater Baptist Church under Rev Jack Schneider of Waco Texas and Lamkin Baptist Church. Daily services feature 10 a m and 8 p m sessions with singing led by the guest director.
Brady York has returned from a business trip to Lubbock and Hobbs New Mexico.
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