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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
3
A farmer reports feeding Moorman’s cow Mintrate on June 1 1954 and describes prior mastitis problems with visible milk quality concerns. The account mentions a grin and hay passing through the cow and refers to ongoing veterinary or feed considerations amid the health challenge.
Births list Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Leo Ward at Blackwood Hospital with Ronald Irwin eight pounds five point seven five ounces born August 14. Second child. Jo Ann Hutchins maiden name. A daughter Sandra Lois born August 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Edward Burns at Blackwood Hospital eight pounds fourteen ounces. mother Mary Lou Harbour. Obituaries note Mattie Jane King died August 11 in Comanche. burial August 13 at Rest Haven Belton. daughter of Harrison Roberts, resident one year. Magrie Mabel Robertson died August 7. burial August 8 Oakwood Comanche. born Canton Mississippi March 22 187? to Jacob and Julia Ross. resident 70 years. husband William Perry Robertson died age 72. Oil and Gas Leases listed with multiple parties. Marriages: George Curtis Greene and Lucille Zachworny married August 11. William Henry Gregg and Winnie Faye Coker married August 14. Marriage licenses: Charles Roberts Wooten and Betty Sue Tinney. Armed Services: several discharges including 1st Lt Elbert Lyn Adams Gustine. Cpl Charles Eargle Hillthouse Gustine. GM3c Charles Wallace Coulter Comanche. Cpl J Glasgow Rt. 2.
Governor Allan Shivers to speak at an area wide rally on Tuesday night August 24 on the Brownwood courthouse square. A musical program will precede the Shivers address with seats for all. Comanche Countians urged to attend as thousands are expected. Brown County Shivers Chairman Ed Devery says the event targets Comanche women and supporters after Shivers service results. New vehicle registrations include several 1954 models from Comanche and De Leon areas.
North Texas edged the South 7 6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas as Dalton Hicks starred for the North. Hicks, an All State end from Comanche, played defense throughout and will attend the University of Houston this fall.
Expressing sincere thanks for the floral offerings and kindness shown during the illness and death of mother and grandmother Mrs Mattie King. Gratitude shared by Ada Hathcock and Mr and Mrs John M Hathcock.
Eld. John W. Reynolds of Tyler opens a protracted revival meeting at the Hasse Tabernacle on Tuesday night August 24 at 8 p.m. It runs through Sunday night August 29 with services at 10 30 a.m. and 8 00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Services will be held at the Primitive Baptist Church at Shiloh on Saturday and Sunday August 20 and 22. Elder Len Dunton to preach, with Tom R. Cox serving as clerk.
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