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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1953
Page
17
The article cites lack of light on stairs and work areas as a major cause of home accidents and urges adequate lighting and convenient light switches. It warns against clutter, improper tool use, and unsafe electrical practices, noting that well maintained equipment and safety devices reduce injuries.
The Elliott family held its annual reunion at Lake Eanes Park on August 16 with 88 attendees. A noon basket lunch was served as the group noted three deaths, nine births, and three marriages since the last meeting, with many relatives and friends listed from Comanche Fort Worth and surrounding towns.
The Dean siblings of the late Richard and Martha Dean gathered at Lake Eanes on Sunday August 16 1953 with 44 attendees. Family members from Arkansas Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico joined in conversations photos and a large noon meal after a long absence from one sister in Arkansas since 1934.
J W Williams Jr son of Mr and Mrs J W Williams Comanche is named head of the Vocational Agriculture Department in Santa Brisco California. He has taught vocational agriculture in Lampoc for years and is a California A&M graduate. Duplex for rent near schools air conditioned contact C L Huett at Service Drug Temple visitors here and Mr and Mrs M Curb family of Temple spent the weekend at Comanche visiting relatives.
Patricia McDonald and Hollis Weldon Perkins married Saturday evening August 8 at Rev J D Smoot's home in Comanche. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie McDonald, previously worked at Choice Baking Co. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs W H Perkins of Gustine, is an Army enlistee stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas after graduating Gustine High School and attending Decatur Baptist College.
Pvt Roger D Murphree of Comanche Texas is serving in Korea with the 25th Infantry Division. He joined the Army in February 1953 and trained at Fort Bliss Texas after graduating from Comanche High School.
The Carleton family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and support after the death and burial of Walter A. Carleton. Appreciation is extended to those who sang and to the IOOF Lodge for their service.
Gustine School opens Monday August 31 with on site registration. Classes start Tuesday September 1. Football practice begins September 1. Superintendent Bob Brandt confirms the fall schedule.
Pvt Bobby J Allen of Gustine Texas has arrived at Fort Richardson Alaska for duty with the 68th Anti aircraft Artillery group. He entered the Army in February and trained at Fort Bliss Texas. A 1952 Gustine High School graduate he was a farmer and rancher before enlisting.
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