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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1961
Page
1
The Chief notes a festive year end with firms reporting record last-minute sales. Local businesses announce closures for January 1 and list new openings and relocations including Mrs Hicks taxi stand at An's South Side Cafe and a forthcoming A&P building on the Y wood Highway.
Friday night in the 600 block a two car crash left Mrs. Paul Jeanes and Mrs. Merle Kelton with multiple injuries. Merle Kelton's daughter Shane Kelton and others suffered facial cuts and eye injuries. Both couples were hospitalized locally after the crash involving the McCullough and Jeanes vehicles.
William J Braswell 27 of De Leon died in a collision on Farm Road 207 and US 80 near Breckenridge while riding in a car with his brother Carl D Braswell. Marvin Williams 50 of Hamlin drove the tractor truck and was released from hospital. Funeral at First Baptist De Leon. Burial in De Leon Cemetery. Survived by wife two children parents and siblings.
The Jacksboro Jackrabbits routed the Comanche Indians 64-16 in the opening round of the Howard Payne College Invitation Basketball Tournament. A 30-10 halftime lead set the tone as Norris led with eight points while Perkins and Fletcher each contributed.
James E. Carpenter 35 named acting postmaster of Comanche to assume duties January 1 as Robert L. Eaton retires after 17 years. Eaton, 70, plans to take it easy, checked out by inspectors December 31. Eaton led steady 1961 receipts near $50,000. a civic and church leader, with two children and prominent local ties. Carpenter, a native Comanchean, is married to Charlene Stewart with three children and active in civic life.
Byron McClellan Gatesville lawyer and former acting district attorney for the 52nd Judicial District announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 1964. The 52nd District includes Comanche Coryell Hamilton and Bosque Counties.
Most Comanche firms will be closed Monday January 1 for New Year’s Day. Post Office and government offices along with schools and many downtown businesses will suspend operations while cafes service stations and most suburban stores stay open. Seasonal visitors from Wichita Falls include Mr and Mrs Joe Connor and children visiting local residents during the holidays.
In 1961, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonry work was completed by Pat Cagle George Willis and William Stewart of Hope Lodge Comanche, Angus Dickson Jr of Comanche, W M Brogdon and Albert Nelson Rand of Gorman. Rudy C Segrest, Comanche, co director of Scottish Rite Masonry in Dallas Consistory and Shriner ambassador at large, commented on recent additions and selected this article from the Scottish Rite Herald.
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