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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1959
Page
1
The Comanche area enters 1959 with optimism across farming and business. High prices aid ranchers while building, deposits rise, and new industries expand including a pelleted feed plant and cookie production. Local plans include highway improvements, Proctor Lake progress, and a strong need for rental housing.
General Telephone crews work on cables for a future dial exchange in Comanche. Community Television Cable Service gains subscriber support after 1958 service introduction. Parking meters debut. New homes for Gail Dudley Johnnie Livingston Ollie Gandy Gene Cook Carnes and more rentals. Chicken farms expand as poultry units rise. Me s Cafe reopens late January or February. Comanche County advances with cooperative growth and planned prosperity.
A fragmented advertisement page notes Ham's Prescription Macy reaching a milestone by filling 500000 prescriptions. It mentions Durham Macy's expansion, various local ads in The Chief, sales at Baxters Place and White's Auto, and other local business notices including a dress sale, a shoes clearance, station rebrand, and a shop transfer at the Davis store on West Grand Avenue.
Pastor Reverend Paul Women of First Methodist Church De Leon announces a pit revival January 11-18 led by Howard Correll of Barnum Minnesota. Correll, a baritone with network and Mendelssohn Choir Toronto credits, is active in evangelism and sacred music institutes. Evangelist Rev. Charles Whittle of Fort Worth joins as guest preacher. public invitation extended.
December death notices for Celia E. Godfrey Arthur A. Hilsey George W. Dillin Ross Daniel Nelson James Edward Burt J M Roe Ethel Biggs and George Allen Nowlain with burial dates and locations. Birth of Terry Lee to Edmond Lee Tohrnton in Comanche area. Deaths of Luis Robles and Matilda Robles. Marriage of Alex Webster Shaffer and Ginger Darlene Holden. marriage licenses for Samuel Ruben Davis and Mary Etta Crowder.
Fire destroyed the nine room frame home of J W Carter at Hasse Sunday afternoon. The Comoache Volunteer Fire Department answered the call but were too late to save the residence. Estimated loss 8000 to 10000 with 2000 insurance. Cause believed to be a gas stove in the bathroom. Carter plans to rebuild near the site.
Clarence Schwartz buys the Evett Mobil Station at 413 West Central and renames it Schwartz Mobil Station with Bobby Conway as assistant manager. He plans a second automatic laundry, leasing a building and bringing in new equipment while inviting Evett customers to trade at the new business.
County show set for Saturday January 24 at the Livestock Barn and Grounds. About 600 dollars in prizes and 100 head of steers lambs and barrows to be judged. 4-H Future Farmers and 4-H exhibitors participate. sponsors include Comanche County Livestock Association and local banks. Major Carl Patton and Eva Lee McCorkle visit Beattie.
Gustine PTA meets Monday night January 12 at 7 30. The FHA will present a style show and the Eighth Grade will handle refreshments. All members urged to attend per Mrs H S Harris publicity chairman.
Mr and Mrs C D Stovall Jr return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Tommy Oliver and family in Goldsmith. They also visited in Pecos and Midland. The Stovs were accompanied by their niece Martha Merritt from the University of Texas Austin.
Four Comanche County banks end 1958 with deposits totaling 9.705 million dollars, up from 1957 and from September 1958. Farmers & Merchants National Bank of De Leon holds 3.241 million in deposits. State National Bank of Comanche 2.408 million. Comanche National Bank 3.321 million. First State Bank of Gustine 0.735 million. Loans and discounts are listed for each institution with year over year and quarterly changes noted.
Postmaster Robert L. Eaton announced that the Comanche Post Office posted a 1958 fiscal year record with total receipts of 42,459.97 dollars, up from 38,211.98 dollars in 1957. The data shows quarterly figures. 2nd Quarter receipts read 7,760.20 dollars with incomplete entries for 1st and 3rd quarters.
Visiting quartets plan a Friday night performance at Hasse with Floyd Fisher, Earl Edwards, Dell Clevers, and Mr and Mrs Jake Brown among special guests. The Polk Salad quartet of Stephenville also appears as part of the event roster.
Curtis R. McKinzie of Arthur Chevrolet & Oldsmobile was elected chief of the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department after about fifteen years with the dept. He previously led Hose Company No. 1 and served as assistant chief this past year. The meeting also named officers for Hose Companies 1 to 3, Pumpers, Hook & Ladder, and a new fire police post, with retirements and honorary roles noted.
The J. B. Layne Elementary School Parent Teachers Association meeting, moved from January 13, now scheduled for Tuesday afternoon January 20.
John M. Hathcock owner of Hathcock Appliances received a Westinghouse plaque Wednesday from District Westinghouse salesman Joe Ivey. Hathcock was one of five Dallas District dealers honored for outstanding qualifications, with the signed award noting Hathcock Appliances as a duly Authorized OAS retailer.
The re organized Woodman of the World chapter at Comanche elected Alda Smith as council commander and Otha Bowman as adviser lieutenant. Dewey Williams becomes banker with Willie Tupin as financial secretary. Other officers include Roy Nelson escort Jack Odell watchman M V Coker physician and Noah Williams auditor. Regular meetings are set for the second Monday at 17 30 in the K P Lodge Building.
Comanche High School cagers face Dublin teams in district play next Tuesday night. The Indians meet the Lions, winners of the Granbury Tournament, while the Dublin girls are said to be strong. The De Leon and Lampasas results are noted with Gleaton earning All Tournament honors. The Indians also lost to Lingleville in a prior game.
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