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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1958
Page
1
County farmers and buyers learn about peanut prominence as Comanche leads state in production. Texas School Week events set March 7 to 12 with open houses across districts. Local ads showcase roofing, furniture, auto sales, farm supplies, and a charity drive rallying support for community programs.
The First Baptist Church of Comanche announces a spring revival from March 2 to March 9 led by Evangelist Dr Elmer Dunham of El Paso with Jerry Fornehase directing songs. Weekday services start at 10 am and 7 30 pm inviting all to attend and hear inspiring messages. In Cross Plains, Mr and Mrs J W Littlejohn visited his mother and sister in law Mrs Hugh Cameron.
Four men filed for the three open seats on the Comanche City Council for the April 1 election. Applicants are Jack Flippo Bill Gore Ransom Amos and Adolph Proffitt. Incumbents Aldermen Flippo Harelik and Stewart hold the seats. Harelik and Stewart will not seek re election. The filing deadline is Saturday March 1 with in person filing available to Mayor John Hall or City Secretary Ruth Loudermilk before the city hall closes.
The City of Comanche has bought new street cleaning equipment and will begin a downtown cleaning program soon. Councilman Joe Waring says a full time worker will be hired five days a week to keep Comanche square clean.
Comanche County March of Dimes campaign total reached 2019.63 dollars with drive chairmen Gyale Pirkle Ben Sudderth and Gayle Odell thanking the public and local workers. Contributions from De Leon Gustine and rural communities helped push the total, with thanks to Mrs. Bill Gore Mrs. Albert Brannan and local merchants and firms.
Billy Wilson 23 son of Mr and Mrs Wes Wilson Comanche is reported in good general condition after a wreck Saturday afternoon when the car struck the Leon River Bridge between Hasse and Proctor He suffered a fractured skull a compression fracture of the 7th dorsal vertebrae a fractured collar bone and various body facial and extremity injuries Attending physicians describe his condition as good The former Comanche High track star known as Worm was returning from Fort Worth where he attends barber college The car was driven by George W Spivey also of Comanche and Fort Worth Others in the car included Mrs Jimmy George and her three children They were en route from Fort Worth to Comanche for a weekend visit State Patrolman W H Long investigated the accident noting slippery bridges from recent rain Gary George 11 fell from the car but escaped with minor injuries Mrs George and her son were released from the hospital in Fort Worth Sunday
Comanche County schools invite patrons to visit during Texas Public School Week March 3 7 to view improvements funded by the 150000 bond and ongoing projects including a Vocational Agriculture building and new Science Department. The program features Career Day visits, NHS and Future Teachers activities, and cross district tours with local businesses and colleges participating.
George Jordan of the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce and W G Streckert of Texas Power and Light Company visited Comanche on Monday to interview local business men.
W J Bill Parks manager of Comanche County Electric Cooperative was elected president of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce at the reorganiz ation meeting. Travis Rasberry manager of Hendersons Food Store was named vice president with new directors Dr James Slider Elmon Kerby Adolph Proffitt Ben Sudderth Joy Lee Williams and Rasberry. Holdover directors include Jess Brown Oswell Brightman Joe Harper John M Hathcock Elton McCullough and Parks. Outgoing president Ted Durham and other past directors were replaced.
Beth Hallmark becomes the first woman to seek a seat on the Comanche Independent School District Board. Joining her are Dr. James Slider optometrist and L B Fritts farmer, as six candidates vie for three trustee posts in the April 5 election. Earlier filings included Harry Mark Cauley rural mail carrier Henry Huffman highway engineer and Tom Foreman Drygoods employee.
The annual Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet will be Thursday night February 27 at 7 30 at the Methodist Church. Sponsored by Comanche Methodist Church Rev R W Walker is pastor and sponsor of Cub Pack 15. Oswell Brightman sets March 5 as deadline to file for trustee ballot with John Robertson secretary of the board. The Cul Committee includes Cecil Fisher E W Gleaton and John Robertson with Bill Anthony Bill Clemons and Bd Ripley. Bill Parks named Cub Master. Den Mothers are Mrs Gai Dudley Mrs Gayle McCullough Mrs Albert Brannan and Mrs Louis Harelik. About 3 boys are registered and will attend. Val Hinkle and Mr Pinto of Brownwood will speak. advancement awards expected.
Charlie Biggs, Comanche rancher, launches his bid for Commissioner of Precinct No. 2 in Comanche. Formerly Commissioner of Precinct No. 1 for six years, he moved to Precinct No. 2 eight years ago and pledged a voter memento later.
Comanche County swine producers attending the Swine Short Course March 17 21 will learn from Fred Hale a leading authority on livestock nutrition and swine management. Hale head of swine investigations at the Texas A&M College System brings decades of breeding feeding and research experience to the program.
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