27 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
1
A 14 year old, James Wilndy Cagle, and 13 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. were injured Monday while riding in a motor scooter driven by Mrs. M. Hall. They were collected at N. Mary tion and traveled east when the accident occurred. The youths were treated at Harris Method Hospital for serious injuries after three hours of care.
A Foundation Paralysis Fund drive starts early in January with Ben Comanche County appointing Pirkle as Chairman and Newton of De Leon as campaign head for the Comanche area. The National Foundation for Polio, led by President Franklin, supports polio victims and rehabilitation efforts. Six Comanche County residents receive aid from the NFLP, with four in rehabilitation to lead normal lives. Comanche County donated about $3,000. NFLP has spent or pledged roughly $10,000 for local patients. Chairman Sudderth urges county support as Pirkle and Newton plan calls to local individuals and groups for assistance. Odell as City Chairman and Judy Brannan as Campaign Mother for Mother’s March assist.
This piece reflects on Christmas as a universal season of joy and faith. It emphasizes keeping Christ in Christmas beyond customs, honoring the religious meaning, gratitude for salvation, and the enduring hope inspired by the birth at Bethlehem.
Comanche De Leon led 34-32 at halftime but Dublin Lions roared back to win 53- leading the locals in a hard fought semifinal. Gleaton scored 25 for the Indians while Swearengin missed the opener due to illness in a tournament round featuring Comman School Indians and local girls teams.
Comanche merchants report stronger Christmas sales than last year aided by Goodwill Days favorable weather and ample gift-wrapping. Prospects for a busier post holiday season in January and February look bright due to unusually strong peanut pecan and cotton harvests boosting local income despite lingering rains.
In a hard fought girls game De Leon edged Gorman 40-38 to win first place in the tournament. De Leon claimed the top spot after a close finale with Gorman, securing the championship.
Visitors in Comanche visited Mrs. Floyd Carpenter and family at her home over several days. Attending were Mrs. Elmer Gore of Stephenville and Tommy Gore and family from Ranger along with Mrs. J. T. Ferguson and Mrs. Floyd Harmon and families from Fort Worth. The text notes Secret Service duty since 1902 after President McKinley’s assassination.
A brief global sentiment wishing happiness for families and loved ones. The fragment hints at universal goodwill and enduring bonds across cultures and generations.
The Greater Comanche United Fund Drive has reached the midway point aiming for 6900 dollars. General Chairman Joe Waring praises strong response and urges remaining residents to donate to Red Cross Salvation Army Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Junior Livestock Show Comanche Contingency Fund. A thermometer on the courthouse lawn tracks progress as Drive Chairman Elzo Brinson requests quick contributions. Mrs Homer Wilhelm of Comanche suffered a minor stroke earlier in the week but was reported improving.
The Comanche High School Student Council announces a meeting of CHS exes, current faculty, and students in the CHS Auditorium on December 30 at 7 30 p m. Martha Chilton will serve as mistress of ceremonies and introduce several leading citizens with a short program. The public is invited.
Comanche real estate dealer Pate M. Fagan, 77, died at home on East Oak after a heart attack. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church with Rev. Henry M Chambers and Rev. S. J. Isham officiating. interment in Oakwood Cemetery. He was born October 20, 1880, son of Elder Alfred M. Fagan, married Kate Aldridge in 1901, and owned more than 700 acres in Democrat and Brushy Gap. He spent years in Comanche real estate and chaired local Sons of Rest activities. He is survived by wife, two sons Eiland and Herbert, a sister Mrs. J. M. Haynes, with no brother.
The AP Food Store at Comanche Texas was named a winner in the A&P Honor Store Award Contest, sharing the honor with eight other stores in Texas and the South. O I Black praised F L Fenn store supervisor and Tamadee Fails store manager, noting staff nationwide will receive scrolls and prizes for courtesy, housekeeping, and customer service.
Superintendent Harper and the Comanche School Board announce make up days for weather and flu closures. Christmas holidays shortened to December 20 to 29 with school on December 30 and 31, New Year’s holiday January 1, reopening January 2, and spring dismissal rescheduled to May 23.
A New Year celebration at Carbon Methodist Church features an all night singing event with singers from various places. Program begins at seven with servings of sandwiches pies cakes and coffee served from ten o'clock.
Mrs Allyson Price Thornton of Houston 57 died Friday in Comanche from an acute heart attack suffered in the family car near the Chief Motel office. She and husband John F. Thornton were en route to Lubbock to visit relatives at Reese Air Force Base. Funeral arrangements and cremation details were not specified.
Sue McGlothlin was pledged last week to OWLS Tarleton State College women's social club in Stephenville.
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