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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1954

Page

7

Indian Maidens Battle De Leon In Thriller at Ve Gym

Comanche and De Leon met in a tight game with De Leon leading early but Indian Maidens pulling ahead by half. Mary Jean Scrub scored 30 for Comanche before fouling out as Bradley Henry and Andress contributed for the Bearcats who kept the pressure, while Comanche guards slowed Scrub and spurred a late stall to seal a 49 46 win.

Ve Municipal Gynasium de Leon Comanche Mary Jean Scrub) Andress Bearcats Bradley Henry Smith Woods Johnson Spivey Indians Andress Weatherford Gorman

Pottsville Teams Rally In Close Wins At Mullin

Pottsville boys edge Mullin 46 to 43 after trailing by 11 at halftime while the maidens defeat Mullin 51 to 34. Friday gains continue as Pottsville boys win 66 to 37 and girls 51 to 29. Next Tuesday Pottsville hosts Gustine in the gym.

Ole Man Mullin Pottsville Sidney Gustine

Comanche Girls and Stephenville Boys Split Action Here

The Comanche Indians beat Stephenville girls 34-24 to keep their district record intact while Stephenville’s boys won the other two games. The Comanche A team fell 35-46 and the B team lost 15-30 as Stephenville pressed on with strong defense and steady scoring led by Eric Looney and Dalton Hicks.

Stephenville Yellowjacket CHS Lassies Stephenville Comanche Stephenville Girls Looney Jackets Eric Looney Comanche Rand Leatherman Savage Jones D. Hicks Goforth Price Ellis Coulter McRee

Girl Scout Troops Elect Officers and Plan Badges

Girl Scout Troop No. 9 elected officers led by Mrs. Dick Armstrong and Mrs. John Earl Williams with Sherry Ross as president and Janice Isham as vice president. They discussed requirements for the Second Class badge and served Eskimo pies. Troop No. 8 elected Peggy Godfrey as president and Ann Weeks as secretary-treasurer to fill vacancies. The active group, led by Mrs. Chilton, prepares ten equipment kits for Korea.

Dick Armstrong John Earl Williams Sherry Ross Janice Isham Virginia Kay Cobb Judy Kay McCullough Deanna Durham Peggy Godfrey Joyce Waldrop Ann Weeks Martha Merritt

Indians Beat Mineral Wells 68 54 In District 9 AA Clash

The Comanche Indians earned their best win of the year by defeating the Mineral Wells Mountaineers 68 to 54 in a District 9 AA game. Dalton Hicks led the Indians with 23 points, 18 in the first half, while Bill Goforth added 11 and 8 boards. Cardwell paced Mineral Wells with 17 points, Knight held to 8, and Thomas added 11.

Comanche Indians Mineral Wells Mountaineers Indians Mineral Wells D. Hicks Dalton Hicks Perod Bill Goforth Goforth Price Ellis McRee Weldon Hicks Coulter Cardwell Thomas Knight

Local Families Visit and Reunions Across Texas

Sidney and De Leon families visit kin in the area. White Point and Fort Worth relatives travel to see Edna McCullough and Grady Hutchins. Hospitalized G W Winters receives care in Ranger while others visit churches and attend gatherings in Comanche Indian Creek.

Bob Stewart Indian Creek Herman Evans Comanche Walter Rice Wayne Woolsey Fort Worth C. N. Weaver de Leon Leonard Brace White Point Edna McCullough Henry Huff Buchanan Dam Keron Garrison Grady Hutchins Frank Bryant G. W. Winters Ranger Hercel Wheeler Brownwood Jack Henedrix Hal Wagnon Big Bend Kansas Walter Rhymes Sipe Springs May Armstrong Eula Redwine Olan Langley C. A. Harkey Dwight and Dwayne San Saba C. C. Stanley Percy Wright Round Rock Stanley Wright O. R. Feril Carl Walker Abilene Jack Feril Oldham Feril Joe Sartor Neva Jond Johnnie Odessa A. C. Aken

Local Business Directory Fragments Include De Leon Firms

A readable OCR list reveals numerous Texas businesses by name and type such as Golden Oak Milling Co, Higginbotham Bros, Humble Oil Co, De Leon Peanut Co, Weaver Drug, Dabney Hardware, Shelby Drug, Mahan Chevrolet, Gayle D Adams, Gustine Mercantile, and others. The fragmentary page enumerates suppliers, retailers, and service providers across industries from groceries and hardware to auto parts and banking, reflecting a dense early commerce landscape.

Golden Oak Milling Co Higginbotham Bros. & Co F. & M. National Bank Texas Electric Humble Oil Co. J. Doss Miller de Leon Peanut Co Weaver Drug Man’s Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jian Maidens Ke Thriller Om de Leon Trey Higginbotham Grocery Dept Ream AN DERBY Kimbell Iamond Jackeyed Peas Charmin Norris Insurance South Side Square Pottsville Girls Stephenville Boys Mary Jean Andress Jane Bradley Maxine Henry Ward Gene Coulter Lonnie Leatherman Fg.ft.pf W. Hicks Roberton Goforth Roberts Price Ellis Lethrman Coulter Jones Denie Oo Lee Woods Carpenter Sg.t Anderson Bradley Hall Smith Sparks Woods Johnson N. Carter R. Snow Machster M. Carter Awnshine Cowan Hooks Roberts Yancy Girl Scout News Girl Scout Ee. Ae W. Hicks Beyers Dy Burris Cardwel Wisslinel Westlake and Hill Temple Comanche Mineral Wells Fg.ft.pf B. Burris Price Beyers Ellis Garrett Goforth Knight Coulter Scott McRee D. Burris Cisco Gomanche County Livestock Association WM. C. Chilton Ira Clemons C. M. Caraway W. B. Barret J. H. Bumpas Sutton Dudley Z. L. Koonce Cliff Pettit R. E. Seay Boyd Anthony John Burton W. M. Durham JR Park Huntington Porter Franks Gayle Adams Carl Rollins James Aldridge Hezzie Dean John Robertson Morris Dean A. E. Boyd JR FFA P. H. Isham Billy Patton Claude McPherson Andy’s Paul’s Deral Bolton Dabney Hardware Farmer’s Supply Shelby Drug Faast Lumber B. A. Howell Roland Miller Black Drug W. D. Starkie E. C. Seay Damon Hall B. Ray McCorkle D. E. Steele J. P. Coffee Joseph Sartor JRB Super Market Hathcock Appliance Norman's Shop North Side Cafe Oswell Brightman William Calhoun Majestic Theater Smith Motors Piggly Wiggly Joe Tupin Bonser’s Print Shop Gene Carter John D. Clark Dick Thorp Jim Bumpas Don P. Chester John Robertson Greene & Waring Comanche National Bank Sartor Cleaners Jim Fanning Proffitt Studio Burton Bros Robert Eaton Higginbotham Insurance Co Blackwood Hospital Castle B. Ellis Clemons Motor Co Burton & Goodson Pudley Bros Comanche Funeral Home Baxter’s Place County Officials P. M. Fagan Wayde Frey W. L. Morris J. H. Arthur
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