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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1952
Page
1
Local merchants advertise bakery offers, spring merchandise at Higginbothams, a department store reopening after remodeling, and various promotions. Comanche businesses highlight free samples, cosmetics specials, farm equipment showcases, and a free car inspection event at Smith Motors.
Hiram Smith Jr of De Leon was selected by the Comanche County planning committee to chair the 1952 Red Cross Fund Drive. A De Leon High School graduate with a Texas A M degree and a University of Texas masters, he has worked with his father in the orchard business and local department store. He is active in the Leon Lions Club Community Club and his church.
Comanche County Rural Electrification Association prepares for a Friday meeting at Comanche High School Gymnasium starting at 10 o'clock to elect three directors from listed candidates. Officials from REA and regional field offices will attend, with 5,107 members served and over 2,650 miles of energized line across six counties.
James Slider, director of the 1952 appeal, said the polio drive is doubled and extended through January to catch up. He noted tens of thousands of male patients yearly and that more than 45 000 patients from past years still received financial aid in 1951, leaving the organization in debt.
The Comanche Indians boys and girls beat Ranger Tuesday in Ranger to close the first round of the 10AA district. Girls won 43 23 with Mary Jane Andress scoring 20 and Jane Bradley 10, while Janette Hall added 5. Boys won 33 30 as Dalton Hicks, Weldon Turner, and Billy Goforth each had 7 points. Cisco visits Friday in a doubleheader.
Comanche County has hired Dorothy Carlson as its new Home Demonstration Agent to fill the vacancy since 1951. Carlson, daughter of Fort Worth residents, earned her BS in Home Economics Education at North Texas State College and trained in Fixtension work last summer. Local leaders including Annie Lucy Lane and County Agent W. K. Frey welcome her, with Mrs. Edwin Sartor noting relief at the appointment.
Clemons Motor Company, local Ford Mercury dealers, announce the new 1952 Mercurys on display and the 1952 Fords ready for first public showing Friday February 1.
Military rites will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church for Pfc. Clyde Grayson a Comanche soldier killed in Korea. Grayson a 1949 Comanche High School graduate and former basketball star was missing in action until last month when his death was confirmed. Oakwood Cemetery rites follow. He is survived by his parents a brother Leroy and three sisters Catherine Price and Darrell May.
Saturday February 2 is Comanche Day at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. Eddie Jones says a strong Comanche presence is expected with CHS Band attending. Chamber of Commerce pays expenses for the band, free Comanche hat bands and lapel ribbons are available, and locals are urged to pick up to wear at the Stock Show.
A surge of last minute poll tax payers lifts Comanche County total to 3519 with Thursday still ahead as officials expect near 4000. Local officers and staff will stay on duty to process last minute payments. auto tag licenses for 1952 begin Friday morning with CM 5500 to CN 999.
The Comanche Baptist Association hosts a Baptist Workers Conference with First Baptist Church De Leon on Thursday night February 1. The program features a 4:09 supper, 7:00 WMU meetings, 7:29 Long Service Almon Kirby, 7:45 Devotional Sandra P. Lee, 7:50 The Love of God in His Word Milton Baty, 8:15 The Love of God in His Compassion R. M. McGinnis, 8:40 Sermon Arthur Johnson, and 7:30 adjournment.
Mullican's Department Store resumes business Monday February 4 after a 10 day closure for extensive remodeling. New fixtures and interior repainting completed with additional exterior improvements. Owner Murray Mullican reports restocking with fresh spring merchandise from wholesale markets.
The Comanche Grammar School PTA will meet Thursday February 7 in the school auditorium. Fourth grade pupils will present a special program. Mrs William Chilton will talk on Teamwork Can Do The Job. Attendance committee urges full turnout.
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