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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1958
Page
1
In the opening rounds at the Brownwood basketball tournament, Payne College players and local teams pace the action. Sweetwater and Comanche push through bracket play with standout performances from Jerry Wind, Verlin Maxey, and Bill Bowers as Weatherford, Plainview, and South San Antonio trail in tense matchups.
The Wednesday issue outlines upcoming advertising charges and listings for Friday and next week. It notes ongoing promotions and the newspaper’s effort to publish timely notices and announcements.
Durham Home and Sing Creek Club win the Christmas 3s decoration contest. Mrs J D Walker dies. funeral held in Harrell Chapel with burial at Bunyan Cemetery. Survivors include eight children, ten grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, sister Leda Harrison, and other relatives.
Former Comanche man Sterling Holloway is named among seven defendants in a Brownwood Bulletin report about a lawsuit filed in the 67th District Court in Fort Worth. International Banke Yife Inc. Janes & Port Wort seeks 442000 in damages and punitive damages totaling 1329009 for alleged stock manipulation and bilking stockholders.
Comanche Motors on Ft Worth Highway displays 1999 Studebaker models including Larks. Owner Lloyd Brawley invites locals to visit and inspect the new cars at the Comanche County dealer eight miles out.
Mrs. Lucy I Damron of Blanket died Friday in a Brownwood hospital. Funeral services were held December 2 at Blanket Methodist Church with Rev. Lloyd Coker and Rev. Chester Wilkerson presiding. Burial followed in Blanket Cemetery. She was a widow and survived by seven daughters and two sons.
Former Beattie residents W. W. Smith and Mrs Beattie celebrated their sixtieth anniversary at De Leon on Sun June 20 with 122 guests. Children present included John Smith Odessa Guy Smith Brownwood Roy Smith Lubbock A E Smith Devon and William Keith De Leon. Grandchildren Aubrey Cox Corpus Christi Cyri Keith Kent Memphis Joe Smith John ny Odessa Larry Smith Odessa Sue Smith Lubbock Bill Roydell Smith De Leon. Two sons were absent Har old Smith Sweetwater and Ar vil Smith serving in the US Navy.
De Leon dealership c M Caraway and Sons lists a 1969 Chevrolet pickup for sale. The compact ad notes the vehicle and the dealer location but provides no price.
Comanche High School A Boys and Girls teams will host Gatesville High School here on Tuesday night December 30. The girls game starts at 7 p.m. Gatesville is reported to have strong squads.
Rev John W Tickner former Comanche Circuit pastor and Rockwood resident visited Comanche on Monday to reconnect with local church leaders and members.
Jim Roe dies at home in Comanche County after years as a cotton buyer and seed salesman. Funeral held at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Rouse officiating. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery. pallbearers named. Survived by sister Azalee Norrid, nephew Johnny Norrid, and niece Connie Bukoviny.
Courthouse notices list deaths in Gustine Comanche and Dublin with burial details and birthplaces. Obituaries include Len Sharp Ross Nelson George Dillin Eliza Walker Rena Bagley and family links. Also court filings marriage licenses nurse certificates leases deeds motor vehicles and district court divorces.
A special communion service will be conducted New Year s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7 to 8 pm. Rev. Piez Todd, pastor, says the service is a come and go event and encourages families to attend if possible.
Jake Jacobsen, top assistant to Governor Daniel, will resign on January 1 to join a private law practice in Austin. He has been a close associate since Daniel’s days as attorney general.
Governor reappoints S. Perry Brown to a six year term as chairman of the Texas Employment Commission despite protests from labor groups.
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