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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1958
Page
1
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Local merchants promote holiday deals with jewelry, gift items, and free giveaways through Christmas Eve. Seniors and families are drawn by department store ads, prize offers, and specials on furniture and appliances as the town gears up for a festive weekend. Santa, free candy, and a Christmas edition rumor buzz accompany new model cars, fireworks, and door prizes at Hewitt and Dudon stores.
The Comanche County Dairy Association votes to launch an advertising drive urging residents to buy Cen West Texas milk to support local dairy farmers. It explains that most milk from the trade area is processed in Cen West Texas, with surplus milk used for cheese and ice cream, and bottled milk earning higher prices than non botted surplus.
A Christmas program will be held Sunday night at the First Methodist Church. The children's department led by Mrs Max Keeter and a 25 voice choir directed by Paul Sackett will present musical selections of Christmas hymns. Rev Todd invites the public to attend and be welcomed.
Mrs Brooks Smith formerly Carolyn Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Meyers underwent major surgery at a Lubbock hospital Wednesday morning. She is reported to be recovering satisfactorily and will stay several more days before returning home at 2223 17th Street Lubbock. Mr and Mrs J V Butler of Fort Worth visited his mother Mrs J H Butler over the weekend.
A Christmas program is set for Friday evening at Liberty Church. The Liberty Free Church hosts a special holiday event with seasonal activities for attendees.
Mrs. Darrell Humphrey announces Thel's Beauty Shop opening at 402 North Travis. A Scoggings Beauty Academy graduate, she has worked a year at Dorothy's Beauty Shop and looks forward to serving friends at the new location.
Dr Nelson Smith of Ontario California and former Comanchean repeated his success at the Los Angeles County Fair by winning his divisions in Jellies and Jams. He collected two firsts two seconds and four thirds across jellies and jams.
Mrs Jack King the former Miss Becky Baxter who had an appendectomy in a German hospital is expected to return to her Comanche home this week.
Eighty dollars in prize money awaits winners as downtown decorating contest entries are judged Friday by out of town judges. Three organizations have entered the ESA Sorority the Newbury Community Club and the Stag Creek Community Club. First prize in the downtown division is 25 dollars with 15 and 19 dollars for the next places. Residential prizes are 15 10 and 5 dollars. Decorations will remain up through the holidays and a list of decorated homes is being compiled at the Chamber of Commerce office.
Interest ran high as 18 4-H Club leaders attended a two day tractor school at the local building ending at 4 pm Thursday December 18 sponsored by Tiss Tumble O1 and Refining Co with cooperation from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. The program featured speakers including R G Surwell district agent Sofenville E L Harvel Humble Engineer Abilene C D Hilliard Humble Engineer Midland and PhD Agricultural Engineer from Texas A&M. Dealers Herman Kopp Case Co Manche Willam T Farrar Higginotham Motor Co.
Postmaster R L Eaton thanks patrons for cooperation in the Mail Early Christmas campaign. He urges early mailing of gifts and cards, notes local deliveries remain possible, and advises using Air Mail for out of town items. December window for parcel delivery extended at Comanche post office. Adoption announced for Joe Evridge and wife of a daughter Tonna Jo.
Jaycees announce nominating period for Comanche County Outstanding Young Farmer with Dec 9 deadline. County agents handle forms and county pro nom put on by Jaycees in January. Nominees considered for progress in agriculture resources and community service.
Comanche High School meets Brownwood Lions in the first round of the Howard Payne College Invitational in Brownwood. The Indians stand 4 4 after 8 games, facing a Brownwood squad that has four wins and four losses.
Comanche County cotton growers vote in December 15 marketing quota referendum with ballots showing totals by area and grower names. Figures from the ASC list Agust Sipe Springs De Leon Oliver Springs Sidney Beattie Comanche Newburg Proctor Gustine Lamkin-Wilson and totals.
Claude Eppler for 77 of S. Austin Street Comanche was struck by a Comanche woman’s car around 6 30 p m Wednesday while walking on East Austin Street He is in the local hospital An unrelated note corrects hospital holiday hours stating staff never closes for holidays Garden Club members attend a Fort Worth Christmas Pilgrimage including Mrs Barton Mrs Durham Mrs Dudley Mrs Cox and Mrs Moore
Comanche High School issues a memographed message from Superintendent S. H. Fletcher urging students to prioritize study. He notes the first semester nearly over and argues that diligent work builds self confidence and life patterns, while lax effort harms future prospects.
Community drive in Comanche seeks funds to reach a $512.50 goal for an electric wheelchair. Donations may be mailed or left at local banks or Gyale Pirkle at Service Drug Store. Civic clubs and churches have already contributed. organizers urge quicker completion to purchase the chair.
The First Baptist Church presents a Christmas Cantata Chines of the Holy Night directed by Ed Grifford with Mrs. Floyd Prather on organ and Judy Roberson on piano. Billy Charles Wheat narrates as the program features multiple choir and solo performances including Doris Newberry and Mrs. Hazel Streety among others.
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