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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
11
Odd travel note mixed with weather tips and game recap. The piece offers cold weather car care, battery care, radiator guidance, and heating tips alongside a high school basketball score from Granbury Jan 16 where Edg es Past Meton Five won 44-43.
Mrs Laura Walker of Levelland died Sunday in a Levelland hospital after five weeks illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Austin Street Church of Christ with Minister Thurman Healy officiating. Burial followed in Levelland City Cemetery. Surviving relatives include son Joseph Otho Walker and daughter Mrs W L Johnson of Gruver, siblings and nine grandchildren.
The Comanche School lunchrooms list a weekly menu from January 26 to 30. Monday serves open face hot dogs with chili and cheese sticks, Tuesday offers red beans with relish, onions and buttered carrots, Wednesday features turkey stew with mixed vegetables and cheese sandwich, Thursday presents hamburgers with lettuce tomatoes and onions, and Friday serves salmon croquettes with catsup and buttered corn.
Justice of the Peace A Brazier of Precinct 1 Comanche presents 1956 to 1968 records. He cites $5,227.40 in fines and costs in 1956 and totals $12,227.40 over three years. In 1968 he filed six inquests 77 death certificates 51 birth certificates and eight marriages. Morphine named for Morpheus noted.
The Gustine High School commencement is set for Monday evening May 9 with 17 graduates listed: Jimmie Osborn, Fannie Stuteville, Carrie Briscoe, Johnnie Mae Moore, Adah Nelson, Ruth Patton, Mabel Allen, Nola Gaines, Luda Caraway, Grace Magness, Clyde E Boyd, Dave Whites, Hayes Gleaton, Walter Nelson, Robert Kelley and Alvah Willingham. The play The Elopement of Ellen was staged by Miss Amelia Scott. Comanche Lodge No 165 attended De Leon’s 102nd Odd Fellows anniversary at Travelers Hotel. J O Pynes, formerly of Soca Springs, dies at 52 in Desdemona. burial at Taylor’s Chapel. Jakehamon School District trustees approve building a new 5500 dollar schoolhouse. The Comanche district interscholastic league meet drew thousands, reflecting strong parental pride and training value in competitive events.
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