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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1959
Page
2
A Christmas rose tale links a shepherd girl’s tears to a miraculous bloom. An angel touched the ground with a lilies branch, turning the spot white with Christmas rose for the manger. The story mentions Holy Hay cradle and the Virgin Mary’s candle flower snowdrop.
Obituary notice from Mr and Mrs J N Boyd Texas honors Clyde E Boyd who died on December 3 1959 and married his childhood sweetheart. The tribute recalls his life worship and belief in a better world and laments his passing with faith in reunion.
Professionals rely on a simple rule: multiply tree height by base width and by three to estimate lights. For a six foot tree with a four foot base, the calculation yields eighty one lights for a balanced effect.
Reptiles of old appear beside space ships and rockets in this year’s toy selections. Dinosaurs vary from chick sized to Branchiosaurus at eighty feet, though most skeletons are scaled down. A seven foot tall stuffed dino is the notable exception. Parents should grade toys to each child’s interests and motor skills rather than strict age.
Seventy three persons attended the Proctor Methodist Church services Sunday evening December 13 with two Comanche youths Bob by Arthur and Sammy Marshall leading the program Arthur son of Mr and Mrs Euel Arthur rendered vocal selections and Marshall son of Mr Korn presented pictures from his military service The pastor Rev Phillip Ropes called the service interesting and inspiring The article notes that the custom of women riding horses on side saddles fell out of common use around 1903
The Dorcas Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas dinner in the church parlor with devotions by Mrs. L. G. Hazelwood from The Christmas Story. Members and officers attended, gifts were stacked beneath a silvered branch tree, and the group sang Silent Night after a refreshment plate for 34 attendees.
Rising Star High Gurls remain undefeated with straight wins, extending their streak into the Christmas period. The team posted another victory as players demonstrated strong teamwork and scoring efficiency.
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