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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1961
Page
11
A visiting worker named Wilmer Hows arrived in Lucedale for recent duties. Local authorities noted the permit status and ongoing work arrangements in the town.
Editorial recounts the 186?. attack on Galveston ships by Confederate forces led by Magruder, the surrender of Harriet Lane, Bayou City, Neptune sinking, and Westfield exploding. It notes Texas Governor Sam Houston’s resignation over secession, his death in 1863, and his late life pivot to Confederate loyalty with a baptism and a final public address emphasizing Texas welfare.
Hurshal H. Smith 57 of Cross Cut Texas died at home January 28 1961. Funeral services were held January 29 at Davis Morris Funeral Chapel with Rev E N Strother and Rev Wayne Ford officiating. Interment followed at May Cemetery. He was born May 3 1903 in Brown County. Survived by wife two daughters Mittie Cox and Tommie Lee a son Homer Smith three grandchildren four sisters and other relatives.
A fragmented church notice lists denominations including United Pentecostal Church of God First Methodist and Baptist groups. Details are incomplete but indicate a worship schedule or roll of churches in the area.
Evelyn Florence Blackwell crowned CHS 1961 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow after top score on homemaking exam. State winner earns a 1500 dollar scholarship and trip to New York City Williamsburg and Washington to be announced.
Major and Mrs. Jack Brightman and their children from Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brightman.
Sue McGlothlin starts work at Levelland Junior High School on January 23 1961 in the Language Arts department after completing a Bachelor of Science in education at Texas Technological College. She is from Comanche Texas and is the daughter of Dale and [Mrs.] McGlothlin.
St Matthew s Episcopal Church held its annual parish meeting on January 8 1961 presided by Father Truman E Bennett Vicar The Bishop of Dallas The Rt C Avery Mason appointed Joe Sanier Warden and Dr James Waring as Hallmark 803 North Lane St as
Daniel L. Layman 19, of Comanche, enlisted through the local recruiter and will train in a mechanical career. He was sent to San Antonio for basic training and then to a mechanical school, with basic training to start immediately.
The Cub Scouts will hold their monthly Pack meeting Friday night at 7 o'clock at the Cub Scout House. Several important topics will be discussed. Parents are asked to bring their sons and be present.
Harold Denny is Treasurer and 1961 Junior Warden. Vestry members include Joe Waring Dr. James Hallmark Harold Denny Carrol Loudermilk Tom Coleman Joe Hancock Jack Clayton Percy Parsons Wel don Turner. Women of the Church officers: Mrs Joe Hancock President and Mrs Percy Parsons Secretary. Altar Guild director: Mrs Tom Coleman. Sunday School Superintendent: Joe Waring.
Ensign Ernest J. Cheek reports from Okinawa on January 17 1961 praising Congress for green lighting the Proctor Dam project and noting his unpublished manuscript faced rejection from three publishers for being too scholarly. He mentions language skills and studies at a University of Maryland branch on Okinawa and shares family education plans and an address update. A separate obituary notice for Harshal Smith acknowledges heartfelt thanks from family for support received during illness and passing.
4 H members gathered for a meeting with Mrs Cox presiding as a clover program joined by eight adults in an event noted for community recreation and ongoing activities.
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