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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1953
Page
12
Texas health officials report measles approaching an epidemic in a mild form, with outbreaks tracking travel routes across the state. Last week’s cases exceeded the long term average, and Dr. Geo W Cox urges avoidance of exposure to prevent spread as the disease remains highly contagious.
The Game and Fish Commission reports a growing tendency among land owners to protect wildlife, especially quail, by limiting harvest. Ranchers and farmers exercise authority over game on their lands, potentially easing reliance on public land regulation and aiding rapid quail recovery amid cycles of depletion. The Executive Secretary notes quail protection aligns with state law, but harvest cannot exceed legal limits while owners may curb it.
Comanche resident Miss Lodie Millican aged 77 died Tuesday at 708 West Cherokee after a period of failing health. Funeral services were set at Coe Funeral Home with Oakwood Cemetery interment. The Church of Christ's M F Manchester to officiate. born August 5 1876 to early pioneer Millican family.
Dr. Cox warned that measles can lead to dangerous complications such as strep infections, mastoiditis, and pneumonia if not treated properly. He urged careful nursing and immediate bed rest under a doctor when a child shows fever, flushed face, sniffles, or watering eyes.
The Indian Maidens defeated Clyde 33 28 as Mary Jean Andress led with 21 points. Comanche travels to Cross Plains for their next game scheduled for Monday or Tuesday night next week.
By order of the District Court of Comanche County, Texas receiver C A Greene will sell at public auction at the courthouse in Comanche on the first Tuesday in January 1954 between 10 AM and 4 PM. The real estate includes 267 acres from Peter Mullins Survey, 99.2 acres from Asa Hoxey Survey Abstract 423, and 484 acres from Asa Hoxey Survey Abstract 423. All transfers reference deeds dated 1913 1917 and recorded in various volumes. Sale is for cash subject to prior liens and court approval.
The Pottsville boys edged Star 37 33 while the Pottsville girls under coach Fred Curry of Comanche won 39 10 to extend their season winning streak. Also notes visits from Hallmark and Seay families over Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Montgomery of Dallas visited his mother Mrs J A Montgomery here over the week end.
Dr and Mrs W D Blackwood and children Sandy and Larry flew to Newton Iowa in their private plane to visit home folks during Thanksgiving. The report notes there are 1187 state parks in the United States.
Lawrence Samuels and his son from San Angelo visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. L Samuels here over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Tom Mazurek are visiting friends in Bandera and Utopia where Mr Mazurek is on a deer hunt.
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