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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
1
Local promotions led by the Chamber of Commerce and merchants promise over $1000 in merchandise, free candy and a picture show for youngsters. New store owner Dudney invites shoppers to visit HUB for gift ideas and seasonal specials.
D W Dee Long a Comanche County native and longtime dairy operator died December 1 1956 after a extended illness in a local hospital. Services were conducted at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev Henry M Chambers and Rev Lew Dalton officiating. He was a former County Democratic Chairman and left two children Harris Long and Mrs Sam P Todd II. He lived most of his life in Comanche County and moved to Hamilton about ten months prior to his death to be with his daughter.
The city cleared the dry lake bed for the first time in 20 years. Ol lie Gandy and Associates used a bulldozer to remove brush trees and stumps, which will be burned. Mayor Brightman expects weed and grass removal once the bed dries. The work aims to improve appearance and water taste when lake fills.
The Senior Citizens Association gathered in the Coll Room with President George Matthews presiding. After business, Mrs Molly Mullican and Mrs Effie Shannon hosted cake and coffee for members and guests. The next meeting is December 15 in the County Court Room with officer elections.
Sheriff elect Belve Bean and deputy appointee Bill Mc Kay will attend a special training school in Austin from December 10 to 14 conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
An advertisement from The Chief promotes prompt service for all printing needs. It highlights quick turnaround and broad capabilities, targeting local customers seeking reliable printing options.
Two Comanche High School Indians of '56 were named on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Conference 2-A All-State honorable mention list released Wednesday. Bruce Couch and Ted Hicks led the local players. Allyn Barnett of Coleman was the sole area pick on the center line.
Elvis Presley, the number one entertainment sensation, will make his first motion picture appearance here next Wednesday and Thursday in the cinema scope production Love Me Tender. The king of rock and roll continues coast-to-coast flare as he tours for film and music success.
Comanche fans including Dr and Mrs Jim Hallmark witnessed Texas A&M secure its first victory at Memorial Stadium in Austin. The defeat marked a milestone for the undefeated Longhorns program and the crowd saw the Aggies reclaim momentum with a decisive win.
Farmers and ranchers in the Upper Leon Soil Conservation District are urged to seed winter cover crops now. The program offers soil protection and potential financial assistance through the Agriculture Conservation Program with technician support. A partial list of cooperators who have seeded vetch, rye, and other small grains is provided, noting many others have done the same.
The Chief reports Sunday School attendance rose over the prior week on December 2. In Comanche 289 bales of cotton were ginned in 1956, per an announce from Ben Wilheim of Knight's Gin, noting the season's close.
The Comanche Garden Club with the Comanche Board of Education completed new white concrete gates topped by black urns at Indian Memorial Stadium. Local officials and students aided in construction. mayor and others contributed by paving the access road.
Attorney Howell Babb spoke to the F S A sorority on Ladies Know Your Jury at Mrs. Jim Elis's home on Nov 29 1956. Attendees included Mexere Parret Mary Blerkwell Phyylis Ellis Lucille Elis Connie Brock Morene McDougal Gene Evindee Lurlene Haynie and Doris Smith. Odell Odmsby and Roy Turner were among the Comancheans in Dallas for the TCU SMU football game.
A record crowd is expected as the Comanche Chamber of Commerce and member merchants stage Santa Day on Friday December 14. Santa arrives at 1 pm on the new fire truck escorted by the 65 piece Comanche High School band. Free candy for youngsters and a free picture show at Theatre Owner Jack Arthur’s venue. Over $1,000 in merchandise prizes to be given away by participating merchants. The event, sponsored by the Chamber, is limited to member merchants with Louis Harelik inviting all to Shop at Home this Christmas.
Gustine High School girls beat Blanket 36 32 and boys edged Blanket 45 42 in overtime. The Gustine girls lost to De Leon 36 22 while the Gustine boys beat De Leon 44 28.
Calvin Lee and Dalton Hicks lead 38 Comanche state Rebels in California to meet the Compton Junior College squad in the Junior Rose Bowl Saturday at 3 30 p m Central. Lee, the Pioneer Conference top ground gainer and scorer, plays with knee and shoulder injuries.
Kenneth Broseh is named the new 4-H teacher at Gustine replacing Givle L who resigned after twenty years. He previously taught vocational agriculture at Sidney in 1953-54 and served in the armed forces. Since leaving the service in July, he has been a public relations officer for a jet company and an oil mill at Lockney.
Mrs Bill Dudney has recovered from surgery at Temple Hospital and is now back home in town. She underwent the operation last week and is reported to be making satisfactory progress.
On December 11 upland cotton and peanut growers in Comanche County will vote on marketing quotas for the 1957 cotton and the 1957 1958 and 1959 peanut crops. Polling sites open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with about 1800 eligible peanut farmers in the county.
The Layman's Revival at South Copperas Baptist Church runs Friday through Sunday December 14 to 16. Speakers include Gib Moore on Friday night Floyd Coker on Saturday night Cecil Fisher in the morning and Loman Cagle in the evening. The public is urged to attend. Gayle McNutt, a Texas A&M student, was home for the holidays.
Letters to Santa Claus, an annual feature, will appear in the December 21 edition. Readers may mail letters to Box 192, Comanche, or deliver them to The Chief for publication.
Rush Creek Watershed Association to hold a special session in the District Court room Comanche next Saturday afternoon December 8. President Co B Williams Jr and Vice President Bob Gressett will lead discussions on vital watershed plans affecting the local area. Secretary Treasurer H M O'Brien Jr also on the leadership slate.
Comanche High School boys and girls enter the Priddy tournament this weekend with Lometa and Goldthwaite as first round opponents. Other teams listed are Priddy Lometa Gustine.
The Wesleyan Service Guild will hold its annual Christmas banquet Monday at 7 30 PM. Mrs Jake Sledge handles reservations at 1 50 per plate, with members urged to contact her by Saturday noon. Secret gift exchange will reveal tree names, and Mrs J E Lightfoot will review Miracle of 34th Street with special music to follow.
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